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

NATIONAL CAT DAY

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

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

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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