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August 31-September 7, 2015 - Horse highlights




Labor Day Weekend brings the unofficial end of summer, but the Upper Midwest horse show season is still going strong. Horse highlights scheduled from Monday, August 31, through Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), include the Buckskin Congress Horse Show, the Chicago Hunter Derby, the Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show, and the Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association (WQHA) Cheesehead Classic / 37th Annual State Show and 61st Annual State Fair Show. Additional popular picks are barrel races, breed and open shows, dressage shows, fun and speed shows, horse pulls, rodeos, and trail rides.

Lasso some late summer equestrian excitement with this long string of horse highlights. This roster is not exhaustive, although it is aimed at presenting as many Upper Midwestern equestrian events as possible for the specified period. Participants, exhibitors, and attendees are advised to contact event organizers or hosts directly for show bills, flyers, or additional information.

Continuing through September 5

AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) Select World Show – at Amarillo, Texas

Continuing through September 7

Minnesota State Fair – at St. Paul, Minnesota

Monday, August 31

No public equestrian events reported.

Tuesday, September 1

Open Arena, Chapman Park, Stanley, Wisconsin
R and J Tuesday Night Jackpots – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

September 2-5

Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show – at Springfield, Illinois


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September 2-6

5-Day Custom Camp with Robert Goodland, Gretchen Arndt Hoernke and Michelle Knapp – at The Horse First Farm, Brooklyn, Wisconsin
Showplace Fall “A” Championships – at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Illinois

September 2-7

Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association (WQHA) Cheesehead Classic / 37th Annual State Show and 61st Annual State Fair Show– at Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin

Wednesday, September 2

Championship Bulls-n-Barrels – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Horse Sale – at Premier Livestock and Auctions, Withee, Wisconsin
Kuka Equestrian Fall Buckle Series – at Kuka Equestrian Center, Maple Plain, Minnesota
Matinee Performance – at Tempel Lipizzans, Old Mill Creek, Illinois
Reiki with Horses – at Galloping Grove Ranch, Union Grove, Wisconsin

September 3-6

Dunham Woods “A” Show – at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Illinois

September 3-7

AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) State Show State Fair – at Madison, Wisconsin
Jack Lieser's Wilderness Challenge 2015 – at Okontoe Fellowship Inc., Grand Marais, Minnesota
NISWTRA (Northern Illinois Southern Wisconsin Trail Ride Association) 55th Annual 4-Day Ride – at Belmont, Wisconsin

Thursday, September 3

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

September 4-6

Benefit Barn Dance and Trail Ride – at Westwind Acres, Pella, Wisconsin
Pioneer City Rodeo – at Palestine, Illinois
Rodeo Weekend – at Cooley Saddle Club, Holman, Wisconsin

Friday, September 4

Horse Pull / 20th Annual Central Wisconsin Fair – at Marshfield, Wisconsin
Pella Trail Ride – at Pella, Wisconsin
S.M.I.L.E.S. Open Benefit Horse Show – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, 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.


September 5-6

Chasing Cans for Cancer – at Beecher, Illinois
Chicago Hunter Derby – at Brookwood Farm, Antioch, Illinois
Connected Riding Clinic – at Idlewild Farms, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
CSDEA (Central States Dressage and Eventing Association) Dressage/Biomechanics Clinic with Jennifer Truett – at Leatherdale Equine Center, St. Paul, Minnesota
CSDEA (Central States Dressage and Eventing Association) JDRP Clinic with Becky Holder – at Location TBD
Heart of Fun Horse Show – at Heart of Illinois Arena, Peoria, Illinois
Jericho Productions All Breed Open Show – at Jefferson County Fair Grounds, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Minnesota Paint Horse Association – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota
Walenton’s Rockin “B” Ranch Speed Show – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Ranch Horse Association (WRHA) Show – at Heartland Stables, Custer, Wisconsin

September 5-7

Buckskin Congress Horse Show  – at Iowa Equestrian Center at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Saturday, September 5

2015 Open Horse Show Series – at Jester Park Equestrian Center, Granger, Iowa
4th Annual Summer Barrel Racing Series – at Winners Sircle Stables, Union Grove, Wisconsin
Badger Horse Show Association (BHSA) Open Speed Show / Fall Finale – at Rusty B Arena, Westfield, Wisconsin
Bristol Renaissance Faire / Jousting – at Bristol, Wisconsin
Dressage Biomechanics with Jennifer Collman – at Circle E Equestrian Stables, Seymour, Wisconsin
Horse Pull / RB Riders Club Carol Krueger Memorial – at Rockland, Wisconsin
North Run Farm Hunter Schooling Show – at Delano, Minnesota
Pro Elite Stakes Rally Final Round – at Double F Arena, Hinckley, Minnesota
S.H.O.W. (Stock Horse of Wisconsin) Integrated Hands-On Ground Work and Riding Clinic with Deb Davies – at Idlewild Farms, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Time Change 7 / 3-Man 2-Gate Sorting  – at Rising E Ranch, Columbus, Illinois
Walworth County Boots and Saddle Club Open Show – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Morgan Horse Club in Tournament of Chips Parade – at Sauk City, Wisconsin


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


Sunday, September 6

41st Annual Linn Youth Benefit Open Horse Show – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Bristol Renaissance Faire / Jousting – at Bristol, Wisconsin
Bulls-n-Barrels – at Sheboygan County Fair Park, Plymouth, Wisconsin
Forest County 4-H Open Fun Show – at Forest County Fairgrounds, Crandon, Wisconsin
Horse Pull – at Lazy L Trailers, Mondovi, Wisconsin
Horse Pull / Calumet County Fair – at Chilton, Wisconsin
Horse Pull / Glidden Community Fair – at Glidden, Wisconsin
Horsin’ Around Horse Mini-Camp for Kids with Governor Dodge Equestrian Group – at Trails End Picnic Shelter, Governor Dodge State Park, Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Jumping Competition – at Yorkshire Farm Riding School, Jackson, Wisconsin
Matinee Performance – at Tempel Lipizzans, Old Mill Creek, Wisconsin
Mendota Tri-County Fair Pro Rodeo – at Mendota, Illinois
Sandstone Riders Horse Show – at Sandstone, Minnesota
Western Saddle Club Speed Show Series – at Cashton, Wisconsin

September 7-11

Illinois State Stock Horse Association Annual 100-Mile Ride – at Amboy, Illinois

Monday, September 7

LABOR DAY

Bristol Renaissance Faire / Jousting (FINAL DAY) – at Bristol, Wisconsin
Bulls-n-Barrels – at Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Marshfield, Wisconsin
Horse Pull / Jim Falls Sturgeon Fest – at Jim Falls, Wisconsin
Horse Pull / Ridgeland Fair – at Ridgeland, Wisconsin
Horse Pull / Walworth County Fair – at Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Labor Day  Jackpot / Tri-West Rodeo Club – at Arcadia, Wisconsin
Monthly Horse and Tack Sale – at Kalona Sales Barn, Kalona, Iowa
Rick Welch Memorial Dances with Horses Drill Team Competition – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
WIS-ILL BDGP (Wisconsin-Illinois Buckskin Dun and Grulla Promoters) Labor Day Open Horse Show – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

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