The 56th annual equine extravaganza opens with a couple thousand horses, lots of competitions to watch, behind-the-scenes barn tours and a shopping expo. Opens 8 a.m. Thursday and runs through Feb. 27. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. $7-$15. (480) 312-6802 or scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld.

