The Equidome is a 3,500-seat indoor

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located at the

Los Angeles Equestrian Center The Equidome is a 3,500-seat indoor arena located at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center complex, located next to the Los Angeles River on Riverside Drive in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California. Overview The equestrian center complex is withi ...

complex, located next to the Los Angeles River on Riverside Drive in Burbank,

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Overview

The equestrian center complex is within

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, in a separate small section across the

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from the main park area and the

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. The Equidome was built in 1982, and is used for sporting events such as

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shows,

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competitions, and

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. It is occasionally used for

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s. The arena has of floor space.

Annual events

Annual events held in the Equidome include: *"Equestfest" — held by the

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at year's end to showcase the equestrian participants of the

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, prior to their parade participation on New Year's Day. *"Fiesta of the Spanish Horse" — an equestrian show to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.Fiesta of the Spanish Horse
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References

External links

Los Angeles Equestrian Center websiteLos Angeles Equestrian Center: image of the EquidomeFiesta of the Spanish Horse at the Equidome website
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