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Win horse show tickets

From the archive, first published Thursday 23rd Jan 2003.

THE Midlands Equine Fair - the ultimate equine event - returns to the Three Counties Showground, Malvern in March with more to see and do than ever before.

Organisers of the Midlands Equine Fair have teamed up with the Shuttle/Times and News to give away nine pairs of tickets to they show on March 8-9.

They are are promising the biggest and best show so far, with a dedicated Equestrian Shopping Village boasting around 130 trade stands.

There will be world-class demonstrations in the Supreme and Top Equestrian Arenas, the opportunity to meet the experts; a horse and pony breed society area; and an innovations area featuring four great winners of an innovation competition run by Contour.

In the Supreme Equine Area, champion three-day eventer Blyth Tait will demonstrate how to train a cross country horse.

David Lloyd will present a show of Western riding to put the best cowboys to shame and international horse driving champion Dick Lane will provide a display showing the full process of horse driving, from harnessing up and the carriage to building an obstacle and driving it with the team.

The Top Equestrian Arena will see displays from the Fizz Coaching Clinic which specialises in helping both horse and rider to achieve a happy, balanced attitude and consistent performance; a presentation from the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre showing the re-education of race horses for re-homing and a life outside of racing; and a variety breed parade.

But the Midlands Equine Fair 2003 is not just about displays in arenas.

There will be an opportunity to Meet the Experts from a wide range of disciplines including aromatherapy, hands on healing, bits and bitting, laminitis, nutrition, saddle fitting and shiatsu. The Fizz Coaching Clinic will also be in action in this section.

New to this year's show is the Innovations Area.

Innovative businesses on show include Bio Animal Health which produces an enzyme bedding for horses that breaks down urine into a clear liquid and removes harmful ammonia smells.

Equiplus International produces a reusable liquid ice bandage for horses; Guiltspur Scientific has developed and manufactured horseslips, a plastic adhesive horseshoe.

Add to this 130 stands in the Equestrian Shopping Village and a horse and pony breed society area, and there really is something for everyone at the Midlands Equine fair 2003 - and all under cover.

For the chance of winning one of nine pairs of tickets, simply answer the following question:

Whose driving skills will put cowboys to shame?

Closing date: Friday January 31. Normal Newsquest rules apply.

Tickets are available in advance from Contour Exhibitions and Events by calling 08700 115007 and advance booking discounts are available.

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