The breed pavilion at Equine Affaire gives horse enthusiasts the opportunity to see and learn about different breeds from around the world. | Photo: Jennifer Whittle

Spring has sprung, with temperatures on the rise and more hours of daylight to spend at the barn. It’s also the perfect time to check your inventory of horse care and show supplies. There’s nothing fun about being at a competition, right in the middle of show season, and discovering there’s just a few more drops of blue shampoo in the bottle and what’s left of the bag of bands for your horse’s mane is scattered at the bottom of your tack trunk!

Once you have a list of supplies you need for the year, it’s time to tackle the tack stores and find the best deals. If only there was a place where you could stock up on horse supplies and catch a couple of clinics or demonstrations all in the same day.

The good news is that such a place does exist! Horse expos offer owners the opportunity to watch (and even participate) in clinics with renowned clinicians, see different breeds of horses, and peruse through trade shows all in one location