Sports are one of central Ohioans’ favorite pastimes, whether they’re playing, spectating or both.This month’s Go-To Guide is a compilation of some of the region’s best opportunities for watching amateur and professional sports. From “the Arnold” to equestrian events to soccer, there’s something for every interest and budget. For schedules, ticket prices and other information, consult the organization or team website listed below. If you have a suggestion for something we should consider adding, send an email to contact@columbusparent.com. All American Quarter Horse Congress (Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus 43211; quarterhorsecongress.com) This year marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s largest single-breed horse show. For most of the month of October each year, more than 21,000 horses and 650,000 people descend on the Ohio Expo Center—and central Ohio—for quarter horse competitions (including youth contests), a trade show, classes and more. The 2016 event will be held Oct. 6-30. Arnold Sports Festival (various locations throughout Columbus; arnoldsportsfestival.com) The onetime Arnold Classic started in 1989 as a bodybuilding competition and has pumped itself up into the world’s largest multisport fitness weekend, according to its organizers. Each year, it grows and evolves and now has more than…
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