Sunday

October 26-November 1, 2015 - Horse highlights




The final weekend of October brings a wagon-load of fall horse happenings across the Upper Midwest.  Top equestrian events on the books from Monday, October 26, through Sunday, November 1, include Horse Soccer, the IASPHA Saddlebred Show, and the Winter Barrel Blast. More area horse highlights for the week are barrel races, eventing competitions, Halloween fun shows, a hunter-jumper show, reining competition, tack sales, training clinics, and more.

Trot down this week’s lengthy list of exciting equestrian events across the Upper Midwest. This roster, though perhaps not exhaustive, includes as many Upper Midwestern horse highlights as possible for the specified period. As always, equestrians, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, and other participants are wise to contact event hosts or organizers directly for show bills, flyers, or additional information. Many of these equestrian events may require advance sign-ups. And here's a reminder to set those clocks back and enjoy an extra hour of sleep between Saturday night and Sunday morning.


Monday, October 26

Proper Tack Cleaning Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

Tuesday, October 27

No public equestrian events reported.

Wednesday, October 28

Lunging Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

Thursday, October 29


No public equestrian events reported.

October 30-31

Barrel Bash / Double B Productions – at Gordyville USA, Gifford, Illinois
Tack Sale – at Schenk Tack Resale, Bloomington, Illinois

October 30-November 1

IASPHA Saddlebred Show – at Fields and Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, Illinois
North Central Reining Horse Association – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota


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October 31-November 2

Conrad Schumacher Dressage Clinic – at Tempel Lipizzans, Old Mill Creek, Illinois

Friday, October 30

Horse Soccer - at Pink Socks Farm, Marengo, Illinois
Jennifer Kotylo Body Awareness Clinic – at Take Flight Farm, Inc., Wauconda, Illinois

October 31-November 1

Illinois Eventing Association (IEA) Show – at Cliffwood Farm, Richmond, Illinois
Karen Lee Dressage Clinic – at Ridge Road Stables, Webster, Minnesota
MRA Rodeo Finals – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

October 31 – November 2

Conrad Schumacher Clinic – at Tempel Lipizzans, Old Mill Creek, Illinois


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.


Saturday, October 31

HALLOWEEN

DLH (Double Lane Horsemanship) Fall Jackpot Trail and Tail Workshop – at Western Trails Equestrian Center, West Bend, Wisconsin
Halloween Fun Show – at Houck Horse Company, North Branch, Minnesota
Halloween Party - Hendrik Stables, Kingston, Illinois
Halloween UBRA (United Barrel Racing Association) Jackpot – at High Island Arena, Arlington, Minnesota
John MacPherson Clinic – at Leatherdale Equine Center, St. Paul, Minnesota
Mytalisha's Spooky Extravaganza and Fun Show - at Mytalisha's Dream Riding Center, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
North Run Farm Dressage Schooling Show – at Delano, Minnesota
Standardbred and Special Driving Horse Sale – at Kalona Sales Barn, Kalona, Iowa
WQHA (Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association) Annual Meeting – at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin


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Sunday, November 1

ALL SAINTS’ DAY and END OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

IronWorks Winter Schooling Show – at Iron Horse Polo Stables, Sussex, Wisconsin
SWBA (Southern Wisconsin Buckskin Association) Annual Meeting – at Capn's Roadhouse, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
UBRA (United Barrel Racing Association) Barrel and Speed Show – at Outbuck Arena, Sheldon, Wisconsin
Winter Barrel Blast – at Roelofsen Arena, Belmond, Iowa

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Wednesday

October 19-25, 2015 - Horse highlights




October’s fourth weekend boasts an abundance of autumn horse shows and equestrian events across the Upper Midwest. Popular horse happenings scheduled from Monday, October 19, through Sunday, October 25, are the Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show, the Midwest Gypsy and Feathered Friends Open Show, and the Pegasus Annual Horseshoe Ball. The All-American Quarter Horse Congress is ongoing as well. Additional horse highlights for the week are barrel races, breed shows, equestrian training clinics, equine fundraisers, fun shows, horse soccer, open shows, ranch sorting, tack sales, trail competitions, and more.

Zip through this week’s lengthy list of exciting equestrian events across the Upper Midwest. This roster, though perhaps not exhaustive, includes as many Upper Midwestern horse highlights as possible for the specified period. As always, equestrians, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, and other participants are wise to contact event hosts or organizers directly for show bills, flyers, or additional information. Many of these equestrian events may require advance sign-ups.


Continuing through October 25

All-American Quarter Horse Congress – at Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio

October 19-20

Fall Draft Horse and Carriage Sale – at Kalona Sales Barn, Kalona, Iowa

Monday, October 19

Interactive Rider Workshop II – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Unbranded showing – at AMC Showplace Naperville 16, Naperville, Illinois

Tuesday, October 20

Tuesday Night Jackpots / 2015 Fall-Winter Series – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

Wednesday, October 21

Kuka Equestrian Fall Buckle Series – at Kuka Equestrian Center, Maple Plain, Minnesota

October 22-25

Equine Sports Massage Therapy Certification Class – at Ellisville, Illinois
Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show – at Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois
Pony of the America Show – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota


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Thursday, October 22

Baby Rider and Me Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Horse Seminar – at Buffalo Country Store, Buffalo, Minnesota
Unbranded showing – at Southridge Carmike Cinema, Des Moines, Iowa

October 23-25

Basic Horsemanship / Advanced Horsemanship for All Disciplines – at Sommers Gate Farms, Vandalia Illinois
CSDEA (Central States Dressage and Eventing Association) Clinic with Jennifer Truett / Dressage and Biomechanics – at Leatherdale Equine Center, St. Paul, Minnesota
Derek McConnell Jumper Clinic – at North Run Farm, Delano, Minnesota
Lisa Wilcox Dressage Clinic – at Marquis Dressage, Belvidere, Illinois
Midwest Gypsy and Feathered Friends Open Show – at Ledges Sporting Horses and Show Grounds, Roscoe, Illinois
Mid-West Ranch Sorting Association – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota
Sharon Camarillo Easter Classic – at Iowa Equestrian Center at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Friday, October 23

Horse Soccer - at Pink Socks Farm, Marengo, Illinois


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.



October 24-25

2015-2016 Barrel Challenge Series – at Chism Trail Ranch, Merrill, Wisconsin
Special Olympics Illinois Fall Equestrian Center - at Bergmann Centre, Poplar Grove, Illinois
Truhaven Halloween Trail Competition – at Truhaven Ranch, Winstead, Minnesota

Saturday, October 24

1st Annual Tack Sale – at YMCA Camp Minikani, Hubertus, Wisconsin
ACTHA (American Competitive Trail Horse Association) Stable Life Spooktacular AOC – at Marquette County Fairgrounds, Westfield, Wisconsin
Barrel for Cheryl - at KaBoy Up Arena, New Ulm, Minnesota
Beat the Blues Open Show – at Heartland Stables, Custer, Wisconsin
Equine First Aid Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Fulton County Horse Show – at Fulton County Fairgrounds, Lewistown, Illinois
Halloween Spooktacular Dressage Show – at Circle E Equestrian Stables, Seymour, Wisconsin
Haunted Horsey Hustle 5K for Hart Equine Therapy Center – at Wildwood Park and Zoo, Marshfield, Wisconsin
High Riders of Southern Minnesota Fun Day - at KaBoy Arena, New Ulm, Minnesota
Mid-West Hackney Fall Sale – at Livestock Center Arena, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois
Pegasus Annual Horseshoe Ball – at Pegasus Special Riders, Inc., Oregon, Illinois
Ride a Test Dressage / Western Dressage Clinic with Jim Hatch – at Lost Creek Ranch, Beldenville, Wisconsin
Time to Play Horse Show – at Showtime Arena, Deerfield, Wisconsin
Tough Enough to Wear Pink Barrel Race and Team Event – at Arrowhead Arena, Maple Leaf, Minnesota
Tracey Dikkers Clinic – at Pine Crest Farm, Pine River, Wisconsin
Twin Cities Quarter and Paint Horse Sale – at Simon Horse Company, Cannon Falls, Minnesota
West 20 Open Pleasure Horse Show – at West 20 Ranch and Saddle Company, East Troy, Wisconsin


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Sunday, October 25

Grand Relocation Celebration and Open House – at Dunham Woods Farm, Elgin, Illinois
Time to Play Open Fun Horse Show – at Showtime Arena, Deerfield, Wisconsin


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Monday

October 12-18, 2015 - Horse highlights



The Columbus Day week and Sweetest Day weekend bring sweet discoveries for horse lovers across the Upper Midwest. Top equestrian events running from Monday, October 12 through Sunday, October 18, include the Nine Mile Pony Express Trail Ride and the Rodeo City Riders Trail Ride. The All-American Quarter Horse Congress and the Morgan Grand National Horse Show are ongoing as well. Additional horse highlights for the week are barrel races, equestrian training clinics, fun shows, tack sales, trail rides, and more.

Rein in this week’s lengthy list of exciting equestrian events across the Upper Midwest. This roster, though perhaps not exhaustive, includes as many Upper Midwestern horse highlights as possible for the specified period. As a rule, equestrians, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, and other participants are urged to contact event hosts or organizers directly for show bills, flyers, or additional information. Many of these equestrian events may require advance sign-ups.


Continuing through October 17

Morgan Grand National Horse Show – at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Continuing through October 25

All-American Quarter Horse Congress – at Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio

Monday, October 12

COLUMBUS DAY

Interactive Rider Workshop I – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

October 13-18

Mark Russell Natural Dressage Clinic – at Karmik Acres, Woodstock, Illinois

Tuesday, October 13

Fall Round-Up / All Breed Horse, Tack and Hay Sale at Simon Horse Company, Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Tuesday Night Jackpots / 2015 Fall-Winter Series – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota
Unbranded showing – at AMC Centre 8, Marion, Illinois

Wednesday, October 14

No public equestrian events reported.

October 15-18

Equine Sports Massage Therapy Certification Class – at Decatur, Indiana
Illinois NBHA (National Barrel Horse Association) Show – at Gordyville USA, Gifford, Illinois

Thursday, October 15

Unbranded showing – at AMC Star, Dubuque, Iowa


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October 16-17

MN 50/50 Sale and Show and Catalog Horse Sale – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

October 16-18

MEC Open WSCA (Western Saddle Clubs Association) Show Series – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota
Nine Mile Pony Express Trail Ride – at White Lake, Wisconsin
North Star Gaited Horse Club Campout / Trail Ride – at St. James Retreat, Shawano, Wisconsin
Ray Ainsworth Advanced Horsemanship Clinic – at Shotliff Farm, Evansville, Wisconsin
Rodeo City Riders Trail Ride – at Northport, Wisconsin
Ulf Wadeborn Clinic - at Skyline Equestrian Center, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Friday, October 16

BOSS’ DAY

3-Man Sorting Practice / RSVP Only – at Coyote Creek Tack and Stables, Sigel, Illinois
Horse Soccer - at Pink Socks Farm, Marengo, Illinois

October 17-18

Barn Sale - at JDV Stables, Burlington, Wisconsin
Cattle Clinic – at RNR Ranch and Tack, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Dressage Clinic with Shelly Reichart – at Paradigm Farm, Lake Mills, Wisconsin
Heartland Dressage Schooling Show – at Heartland Stables, Custer, Wisconsin
Iowa Pinto Club Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree– at Iowa Equestrian Center at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Katie Hiller Dressage Clinic – at Plum Lake Dressage, Sayner, Wisconsin
MEC Open Western Saddle Clubs Association (WSCA) Show Series / Breast Cancer Awareness Show – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota
Outbuck Riders End of the Year Party / Auction, Music, Shooting and Dirty Club Tourney – at Outbuck Arena, Sheldon, Wisconsin
Tom Noone Clinic – at Heritage Stables, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
WDCTA (Wisconsin Dressage and Combined Training Association) Central Chapter Shelly Reichert Clinic – at Paradigm Farm, Lake Mills, Wisconsin
WDCTA (Wisconsin Dressage and Combined Training Association) Southwest Chapter Dressage Clinic with Maryall Barnett – at Hidden Pond Farm, Mazomanie, Wisconsin
WSCA (Western Saddle Clubs Association) Open Series Horse Show – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota


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.


Saturday, October 17

SWEETEST DAY

Beginner Hoof Trimming Clinic with Ida Hammer – at Country View Stables, Leroy, Illinois
Cats Anonymous Barn Bash / Fundraiser – at Circle E Equestrian Stables, Seymour, Wisconsin
Central Iowa Exchange Horse and Tack Sale - at Aplington, Iowa
Fall Roundup and Colors of the Sun Horse Sale – at Tim Nolan Arena, Marion, Wisconsin
Fundamentals/Confidence Horse Training Clinic – at Lewis Bottoms Farms LLC, Shellsburg, Iowa
Hang on Ranch Fun Show – at Boyd, Wisconsin
IHS Schooling Show – at Ivory Hills Stable, Wilson, Wisconsin
Willow Creek Riders Game Show – at Kimball, Minnesota


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Sunday, October 18

4th Annual Course for a Cure Equine Obstacle Course at Newark, Illinois
15th Annual Halloween Hunter/Jumper Show – at Timeless Farm, Arena, Wisconsin
IDCTA (Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association) Dressage Schooling Show – at Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire, Illinois
Special Fall Colt and Riding Horse Sale – at Jackson Livestock Company, Jackson, Minnesota
Thoroughbreds Helping Thoroughbreds Horse Show and Sale - at Staunton, Illinois
Winter Barrel Blast – at Roelofson Arena, Belmond, Iowa
Yee Haw Halloween Show and Potluck – at Chapman Park, Stanley, Wisconsin

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