The successful Devon & Cornwall Christmas Equine Fair returns by popular demand to Westpoint, Exeter, on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November - and organisers Contour Exhibitions & Events Limited are already billing it as the biggest and best so far.

The Fair, which has been running for seven years, is well established as a highlight in the South West's equine calendar. It is a great family day out, combining superb displays with advice from the experts, and an Equine Shopping Village with over 100 exhibitors to choose from.

Highlights from the Fair include:
" A breathtaking display from national show jumping champion Geoff Billington;
" Lessons on how to manage problem horses from expert Richard Maxwell;
" An exciting display from Amanda Saville of Chariots of Fire;
" An insight into the work of the International League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH). The ILPH will also be running its successful Crunch a Carrot fundraising campaign, where its representative will be selling off carrots to raise money for the charity. It was so popular last year that the carrots ran out, leading to a Devon wide search for sackfuls of the horses' favourite!
" The ever-popular Stallion Parade from local studs.

Sandra Turner, managing director of Contour Exhibitions & Events Limited, commented: "The Devon & Cornwall Christmas Equine Fair was the first equine fair we produced, and we are delighted that it has developed and grown to become such a popular event in the South West's equine calendar. We firmly believe that we have once again built on the success of the previous year by producing a bigger and better event than ever before, and one that represents a great family day out."

Tickets are available in advance from Contour Exhibitions & Events by calling 08700 115007 and advance booking discounts are available. Further information, exhibition stand details and leaflets are available by calling 01884 841644, or by logging on at www.contour.uk.net.

The Devon & Cornwall Christmas Equine Fair will take place at Westpoint, Exeter, on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November 2003, 9.00am to 5.00pm on the Saturday and 9.00am to 5.00pm on the Sunday. Ticket costs are: Adults, £9.00; Under 16's £6; Under 5's free; OAP's £8.00; Family Ticket (two adults and two children) £25.00. Advance booking discounts are available. Please call 08700 115007 or log on at www.contour.uk.net. For general enquiries, please call 01884 841925.

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