Essa National Draft Horse Show — Essa & District Agricultural Society

The Essa National Draft Horse Show (ENDHS) will take place this year on Saturday, August 5, 2023 and Sunday, August 6, 2023. The ENDHS was started by devoted Draft Horse enthusiasts with the support of the Essa & District Agricultural Society, generous sponsors, dedicated exhibitors and volunteers. The show had established itself as one of the premiere Draft Horse Shows in all of Ontario at the Essa Agriplex.

The ENDHS show was such a great success in 2022 that we are anticipating for a bigger and better show for 2023!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Exhibitors will start at 9:00AM on both mornings. Inspection by the judges will be on soundness, conformation and quality to choose the champions of the day in the Mare Line Classes. On Saturday and Sunday morning, judges will be inspecting the Stallions, Geldings Line Classes and the Youth Showmanship Class.

At 1:30PM on both day, our highlight event, “The Six Horse Hitch” of draft horses, will be presented with skill and determination by our drivers before the judge. Don’t miss the breathtaking moment as the power and strength of these animals enter the ring! View the sun glistening off the harnesses, feel and hear the thunderous stride of these large magnificent animals as they perform for you. It is a precious moment each and every time you witness this event!

Joining us again for the second year in a row is Equine Mounted Games Canada! You do not want to miss out on this wonderful group of riders and athletic horses. Join them in cheering on their fellow competitors as they race against time and technique on horseback. These games challenge both the ability of their horse and themselves as a rider. The Equine Mounted Games will perform all day in the sand ring to the north, and will join the draft ring throughout both days to demonstrate how much fun they have and how they meet their challenges of the games on horseback. Be ready to cheer!

You are invited to browse and enjoy the various vendors that will be on display in Barn 1 or in the grassy area beside it. There will be something for everyone!

Please consider sponsoring a class in 2023 by contacting [email protected] or calling 905-939-7183. A general sponsor, a wagon sponsor or a class sponsor is greatly appreciated.

On behalf of the Essa & District Agricultural Society, the show committee, the exhibitors themselves and our loyal spectators, we wish to express a sincere thank you to all our sponsors of the Essa National Draft Horse Show!

This show would not happen without your support.

Thank you!

OUR 2022 SPONSORS

“Burger Barn “Celeste & Jason Hill.

Anderson Farm, Tipperary Equestrian;

John Eek & Sons Ltd, (Haulage in Simcoe County & beyond)

Chris English

Ontario Belgian Horse Association

Ontario Clydesdale Club

Ontario Percheron Horse Association

The Belgian Mounted Brigade.

Peak and Valley Farms, Erika & Dave Zister

Trelane Farms, Andrea Thompson & Don Flemington

Rymar Belgians, Mark & Shannon Lindquist

Stoney Lake Belgians, Darrell Drain

John Leask

Aicro Clydesdales, Brian & Lisa Timmons

Laurel & Richard Sowden

Greenwood Farm, Lynn & Ian Greenwood, Ray Martin

Towerview Clydesdales, Tyler Wilkieson,

James G. & Mary Thomas

Remlap d Or Belgians, Beth Palmer/Don Orr

John & Margaret Northcote

Pinebar Belgians, Barb &Keith (Piney) Meyers

New Dreams Farm, Rob McArthur & Sonja MacDonald

Hughhaven Farm, Connie & Glen Hughes & Family

Essa District & Agricultural Society

ESSA NATIONAL DRAFT HORSE AUCTION, MAY 2022