Southern California’s largest family-oriented equestrian event returns with music, pageantry, equestrian events and — new to this year — pet adoptions.

The Fiesta Charity Horse Show and ‘Mane’ Event, produced by the nonprofit Fiesta of the Spanish Horse, returns to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center April 27 – 30, 2017.

One of Southern California’s longest running charity horse shows, Fiesta raises funds for cancer research.

This year benefits USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and USC’s Mascot Traveler will pose for photographs with attendees.

For animal enthusiasts and lovers of music, pageantry and unique entertainment, the popular family-oriented event unites magnificent horses, a multi-breed horse show, and Sunday afternoon’s charity ‘Mane’ Event, an action- packed benefit to delight audiences of all ages.

This year’s ‘Mane’ Event features performing dogs and horses, trick riding, pet adoptions, antique cars, music, dancing, food, vendors, a silent auction and grand raffle, plus a performance by former Cavalia Star Sylvia Zerbini and the Grand Liberty Horses at 1 p.m.

“I don’t own a horse, but I love coming to Fiesta,” says Sue McKeever, who has attended and volunteered with her grandchildren at the show for many years. “The horses are breathtaking, and there’s fun for everyone at the ‘Mane’ Event on Sunday afternoon. Our whole family has so much fun at Fiesta, and it’s all for a great cause.”

The four-day event brings together impressive horses from across the country, creating an equine event unlike any other in the equestrian show world.

Horse show competitions begin Thursday, April 27 and continue until Sunday.

The horse show will include Andalusian, Lusitano, Friesian, Gypsy, Saddlebred and Peruvian Paso horses, Dressage, Western Dressage, Working Equitation, pleasure, driving and many other classes.

Horse show competitions are open to the public free of charge.

Gates open for Sunday’s ‘Mane’ Event at 11:30 a.m. and festivities begin at noon, with the feature performance at 1 p.m. under the covered equidome (rain or shine) and entertainment and horses throughout the afternoon.

The barn areas will be open throughout the day for attendees to view the horses and visit their handlers.

Ticket prices for the ‘Mane’ Event range from $10 – $15, and kids 4 and under attend for free.

For more information, contact 818-842- 8444 or visit their website.
Ed. Note: This article is a press release provided by the Fiesta Charity Horse Show.