July 6-12, 2015 - Horse highlights

Horse lovers throughout the Upper Midwest are tacking up for hosts of equestrian events for the first full week of July. Top choices include barrel racing, breed shows, dressage shows, equine performances, horsemanship clinics, hunter/jumper competitions, open pleasure shows, rodeos, schooling shows, speed shows and gymkhanas, training clinics, and more.

The week’s horse happenings are listed chronologically for easy reference.

This listing is not exhaustive, although it is aimed at announcing as many Upper Midwestern equestrian events as possible for the specified period. Show bills and additional information may be obtained directly from event hosts or organizers.

Advance sign-ups, enrollments, stall deposits, registrations, vendor contracts, and other arrangements are required for many of these equine events. Current negative Coggins test results and veterinary certificates are musts for traveling horses – particularly if equines cross state lines. Horse show, training clinic, and other equine event hosts may choose to bar entry to horses arriving on their properties without appropriate documentation. Haulers and horse owners are urged to investigate such requirements ahead of time.

Equine event changes or cancellations are always a possibility. Auditors, horse owners, riders, trainers, volunteers, vendors, spectators, and others are urged to confirm Upper Midwest horse happening details before going.

Monday, July 6

No public equestrian events reported.

July 7-9

AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) Youth Excellence Show – at Amarillo, Texas

July 7-12

American Shetland Pony National Congress – at Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa

Tuesday, July 7

4^th Annual Summer Barrel Racing Series – at Winners Sircle Stables, Union Grove, Wisconsin

Free Saddle Fitting Workshop with Ryan Liggett – at Cripple Creek Ranch, Harvard, Illinois

Intro to Obstacles Clinic with Tracy Porter and TJ Clibborn – at The Farm, Milton, Wisconsin

Open Arena, Chapman Park, Stanley, Wisconsin

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July 8-12

Flintfields I “A” Show – at Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg, Michigan  

Ledges Summertime “A” Show – at Ledges Sporting Horses, Roscoe, Illinois

Wednesday, July 8

3 Barrels 2 Hearts Series – at St. Croix County Fairgrounds, Glenwood City, Wisconsin

Matinee Performance – at Tempel Lipizzans, Old Mill Creek, Illinois

Tomah Saddle Club Summer Speed Series 2015 – at Tomah, Wisconsin

Triple R Gymkhana – at Big Sky Arena, Caledonia, Minnesota

July 9-11

Heart of the North Rodeo – at Spooner, Wisconsin

July 9-12

2015 Split Combined Show / Quarter Horse Show – at Crawford County Fairgrounds, Denison, Iowa

Thursday, July 9

Sauk County Stirrups, Saddles and Spurs Pro Rodeo – at Sauk County Fairgrounds, Baraboo, Wisconsin

Synergy Equine Day of Horseplay (for kids) / Horsing Around (for adults) – at Lakefield Farm, Grafton, Wisconsin

UBRA Thursday Night Barrel Race and Pole Bending – at Oasis Equestrian Center, Lindstrom, Minnesota

July 10-12

Beyond The Basics Master Class with Pat Parelli – at The Horse First Farm, Brooklyn, Wisconsin

IASPHA Saddlebred Show – at Fields and Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, Illinois

Minnesota Pinto July Jam Show – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

Stockholm Ride – at Stockholm, Wisconsin

Sweet Summertime Show – at Seoul Creek Farm, West Bend, Wisconsin

Trevor Carter Horsemanship Clinic / Snaffle to Hackamore – at Karmik Acres, Woodstock, Illinois *** CANCELED ***

Friday, July 10

Beaver Creek Saddle and Bridle Club Open Speed Show– at Oostburg, Wisconsin

Merrill Riders Club Gymkhana #4 – at Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Merrill, Wisconsin

Sort ‘n Pen Practice / RSVP Only – at Coyote Creek Tack and Stables, Sigel, Illinois

Team Roping – at 4K Plus Arena, Viola, Illinois

Tri-State Saddle Club Under the Lights Show Series Speed Event – at Tri-State Equine Park, Dubuque, Iowa

Washington County 4-H Horse and Pony Project 2015 Twilight Show Series – at Washington County Fair Park, West Bend, Wisconsin

July 11-12

AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) Introductory Show / Partners for Progress Benefit Open Horse Show – at Walworth County Fair Grounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Benton Saddle Club 2-Day Ride – at Benton, Wisconsin

Cannon Falls Ridge Riders GCSCA Pleasure and Game Shows – at Cannon Falls, Minnesota

Dressage Clinic with Theresa Doherty – at Kettlebrook Farm, New Prospect, Wisconsin

Iowa Paint Horse Club Show – at Iowa Equestrian Center at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Midsummer Dressage I and II Show – at Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Northern Lights Versatility Ranch Horse Association Clinic with Pam Whitfield and Jay Henson – at Windom Arena, Windom, Minnesota

Northwest Saddle Club (NWSC) 2-Day Youth Show – at Northwest Saddle Club Grounds, North Branch, Minnesota

Outbuck Riders Mounted Shooting / State Shoot and Point Shoot – at Outbuck Arena, Sheldon, Wisconsin

Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic – at Grant, Minnesota

Silverwood Dressage Show – at Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, Wisconsin

Soft and Supple Riding and Ground Clinic with Tracy Porter and TJ Clibborn – at The Farm, Milton, Wisconsin

UMBH/IBHA Buckskin Show / All Breed Double Judged Show – at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, Wisconsin

Waukau Flying Mane Riding Club Open Pleasure and Speed Shows – at Waukau, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Mounted Justice Big Valley Ranch Shoot – Avoca, Wisconsin

Saturday, July 11

2015 Schooling Show Series / Traditional, Gaited and Western Dressage – at Sorensen Equestrian Park, East Troy, Wisconsin

2015 Open Summer Speed and Fun Show – at Childrens Ranch, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Bristol Renaissance Faire / Jousting – at Bristol, Wisconsin

Casey Saddle Club Speed Show – at Casey Fairview Park, Casey, Illinois

Circle E Summer Show Series – at Circle E Equestrian Stables, Seymour, Wisconsin

Fox Valley Pro Rodeo – at Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville, Illinois

Frieze Lake Saddle Club NCSA O-Mok-See Open Show – at Frieze Lake Ranch, Little Falls, Minnesota

FVSA Schooling for Open English Horse Show – at Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire, Illinois

Green River Saddle Club Open Horse Show – at Amboy, Illinois

Kenosha County 4-H Open Horse Show – at Kenosha County Fairgrounds, Wilmot, Wisconsin

Lazycreek Farm 2015 Pleasure Show (DCHA Approved) – at Juneau, Wisconsin

Manitowoc County 4-H Horse Committee Open Pleasure Show – at Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Mark Schwarm Horsemanship Clinic – at DeWitt, Illinois

Marshfield Saddle Club Annual Open Horse Show – at Marshfield, Wisconsin

Ozaukee County 4-H Horse and Pony Project Open Western and Speed Show – at Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Pegasus Roundup for the Riders – at Pegasus Special Riders, Oregon, Illinois

Someday Ranch Game Show – at Someday Ranch, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Speed Show – at ROC Ranch, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin

Waukau Flying Mane Riding Club Open Pleasure Show – at Waukau, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Cowboy Dressage Gathering and Show – at Heartland Stables, Custer, Wisconsin

Youth Day Camp – at Sublime Saddlebreds, Brandon, Wisconsin

July 12-13

Open House – at Plum Lake Dressage, Sayner, Wisconsin

Inclusion of any events in this listing does not imply endorsement.

Sunday, July 12

5^th Annual Indianhead Saddle Club Show – at Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Badger Horse Show Association (BHSA) July Celebration Open Horse Show – at Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Bristol Renaissance Faire / Jousting – at Bristol, Wisconsin

FVSA 3rd Annual Open English Horse Show – at Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire, Illinois

Green River Saddle Club Open Payback Speed Show – at Amboy, Illinois

Land of Lincoln Quarter Horse Association Open Pleasure Show – at Harris Forest Preserve, Yorkville, Illinois

Manitowoc County 4-H Open Speed Show – at Manitowoc County Fair Expo, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Matinee Performance – at Tempel Lipizzans, Old Mill Creek, Illinois

NEWPHA/Trail Blazers Horse Club Show – at Circle E Equestrian Stables, Seymour, Wisconsin

Timeless Farm North Grand Re-Opening Schooling Show – at Arena, Wisconsin

QCABHA (Quad Cities All Breed Horse Association) Open Show – at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport, Iowa

R-B Riders Pleasure and Speed Show – at Bangor, Wisconsin

Three Gaits Dressage Schooling Show Series 2015 – at Three Gaits Therapeutic Horsemanship Center, Stoughton, Wisconsin

Timeless Farm North Grand Re-Opening Schooling Show – at Timeless Farm, Arena, Wisconsin

Trailblazers Riding Club Open Horse Show – at Seymour, Wisconsin

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