The American Equestrian Trade Association (AETA) is a not-for-profit (501-C6) trade organization founded in 2007. Association membership consists of 370 organizations involved with manufacturing, distribution and retailing of products for horses and riders. The association sponsors semi-annual trade shows. Current AETA International Trade Shows are held in Oaks, PA, others have been held in Baltimore, MD. AETA International trade shows are managed for the association by Hopper Expos, an exposition management company in Middletown, OH.