August 18-23, 2015- Horse highlights

The Upper Midwest boasts tons of horse shows, training clinics, and other equestrian highlights from Tuesday, August 18, to Sunday, August 23. Here’s a roundup of these exciting equine events, listed in chronological order. This horse happenings roster is not exhaustive, although it is intended to present as many Upper Midwestern equestrian highlights as possible for the specified period. Participants and attendees are advised to contact event hosts or organizers directly for show bills and additional information.

Tuesday, August 18

Beaver Creek Saddle and Bridle Club Twilight Classic Pleasure Show – at Oostburg, Wisconsin

Open Arena, Chapman Park, Stanley, Wisconsin

August 19-23

AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) Badger Summer Classic – at Jefferson, Wisconsin

Wednesday, August 19

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

Equestrian Team Open House – at Fieldstone Farm, St. Joseph, Minnesota

High Stakes Bull Riding and Local Barrel Racing – at Winnebago County Fair, Pecatonica, Illinois

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

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

Tri-City Riding Club Gymkhana – at Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

UBRA Jackpot – at Rainbow Saddle Club, Northfield, Minnesota *** CANCELED ***

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August 20-23

Summer’s End ‘A’ Hunter/Jumper Show – at Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, Wisconsin

Thursday, August 20

Championship Bulls-n-Barrels – at Renville County Fair, Bird Island, Minnesota

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

August 21-22

Dressage Show – at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Illinois

August 21-28

Larry Whitesell and Jennifer Bauer Gaited Horse Clinic =- at RNR Ranch and Tack, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

August 21-23

Gordyville Farm Equipment Auction – at Gordyville USA, Gifford, Illinois

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides / Fremont Yellowstone Trail Festival – at Fremont, Wisconsin

Iowa State Saddle Clubs Association Show – at Iowa Equestrian Center at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Iron Cowgirl Competition – at Somerset, Wisconsin

MCHA (Minnesota Cutting Horse Association) – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota

Silver Dollar Saddle Club Fall Ride – at Laona, Wisconsin

Friday, August 21

Bulls and Barrels – at Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, Wisconsin

Crisis Fund Ride – at El Paso Bar, Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Fox Hollow Summer Jackpot Open 4D Barrel Series – at Le Sueur, Minnesota

Horse Pull / Barrel Inn Summertime Series – at Deansville, Wisconsin

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

Late changes or cancellations are always a possibility with equestrian events. Auditors, horse owners, riders, trainers, volunteers, vendors, spectators, and others are wise to double-check Upper Midwest horse happening details before going.

August 22-23

Advance Your Horsemanship Clinic with Brenda Hilgenkamp – at Opagon Farm, Edgerton, Wisconsin

Capital Mini Event – at The Horse First Farm, Brooklyn, Wisconsin

Distance Riding Association of Wisconsin (DRAW) Northern Highland Ride – at Merrill, Wisconsin

Fox Run Farm 2015 Open/Speed Show Series – at Beloit, Wisconsin

Huntermark Fall Festival – at Huntermark Farm, Coal Valley, Illinois

IronWorks Summer Series Hunter-Jumper Show – at Iron Horse Polo Stables, Sussex, Wisconsin

Mane Event Gaited and Western Dressage Show – at West 20 Ranch and Saddle Company, East Troy, Wisconsin

Northern Lights Dressage Show – at Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Positive Patterns Level 2-3 Workshop – at Lakeview Farm, Hugo, Minnesota

Ryan Rose Clinic – at Heartland Stables, Custer, Wisconsin

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

Wisconsin Mounted Justice /State Championship – at Montfort, Wisconsin

Saturday, August 22

4^th Annual Friends of MHWF Fun Show for Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation – at Marshfield Saddle Club, Marshfield, Wisconsin

A.G.E.S. 6^th Annual Hope for Hooves Fundraiser – at Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Barn Dance – at Idlewild Farms, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Beginner Hoof Trimming Class – at Congerville, Wisconsin

Bristol Renaissance Faire / Jousting – at Bristol, Wisconsin

Chasin’ the Cash Tour – at Rocking D’Acres, Clarissa, Minnesota

Clark County Pleasure Riders “Come As You Are” Family Show Series – at Greenwood, Wisconsin

DFA Buckle Series – at Dirt Floor Arena, Proctor, Minnesota

Fox Run Farm Open Horse Show Series – at Beloit, Wisconsin

Fulton County Horse Show – at Fulton County Fairgrounds, Lewistown, Illinois

Horse Expo – at New London, Wisconsin

Horse Ownership 101/Training and Behavior – at Dover Stables, Waterford, Wisconsin

Horse Pull / 150^th Juneau County Fair – at Mauston, Wisconsin

Horse Pull / 28^th Annual El Paso Days – at El Paso, Wisconsin

Horse Pull / Dodge County Fair – at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Horse Pull / Oconto Fair – at Gillett, Wisconsin

MVRA (Mississippi Valley Riders Association) Open Horse Show Make-up Rain Date (from June 7) – at Tri-State Saddle Club, Dubuque, Iowa

Northwest Saddle Club (NWSC) Novice Show – at Northwest Saddle Club Grounds, North Branch, Minnesota

Tri-City Riding Club Fun Show – at Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

TSC Ranch Rodeo – at Tomah Saddle Club, Tomah, Wisconsin

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

Sunday, August 23

11^th Annual Denim and Diamonds Hoe Down – at Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, Illinois

36^th Annual Horse Pull – at Alma, Wisconsin

Bristol Renaissance Faire / Jousting – at Bristol, Wisconsin

Fond du Lac County 4-H Horse and Pony Project Open Speed Show – at Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Fox Run Farm Open Speed Show Series – at Beloit, Wisconsin

Horse Pull / Brown County Fair – at De Pere, Wisconsin

Intermediate Hoof Trimming Class – at Congerville, Wisconsin

Iowa County Horse Project Open Fundraiser Team Show – at Iowa County Fairgrounds, Mineral Point, Wisconsin

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

PTS Open Hunter/Jumper Show – at Fields and Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, Illinois

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

Speed Show – at Ellis House and Equestrian Center, Minooka, Illinois

WDCTA (Wisconsin Dressage and Combined Training Association) Mini Event – at Green Meadows Farm, Belleville, Wisconsin

Wild Bill’s Riders Show – at Elk Mound, Wisconsin

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