Friday

February 1-7, 2016 - Horse highlights



Equestrians across the Upper Midwest welcome February with lots of horse happenings from Monday, February 1, through Sunday, February 7. Top picks for the week include annual awards banquets, barrel races, equestrian training clinics and workshops, horse group socials, open shows, rodeos and bull riding competitions, tack sales and swaps, trail obstacle challenges, and more.


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Monday, February 1

Baby Rider and Me Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Interactive Rider Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Special Work Horse and Driving Horse Sale – at Kalona Sales Barn, Kalona, Iowa

Tuesday, February 2


No public equestrian events reported.

Wednesday, February 3

River Trail Riders Saddle Club Annual Meeting – at Pizza Ranch, Wadena, Minnesota

February 4-7

Ledges Winter Series – at Ledges Sporting Horses, Roscoe, Illinois


This roster, though perhaps not exhaustive, includes as many Upper Midwestern horse highlights as possible for the specified period.


Thursday, February 4

No public equestrian events reported.

February 5-6

Big Time Bull Riding – at Five Flags Center, Dubuque, Iowa
Bullriders of America 20th Anniversary and 2015 Finals – at Ottumwa Bridge View Center, Ottumwa, Iowa
Professional Championship Bull Riders World Tour Finale X – at Sears Center Arena, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
World’s Toughest Rodeo – at Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minnesota




February 5-7

AQHA Shows – at Gordyville USA, Giffords, Illinois

Friday, February 5

Alternative Ways to Reduce Your Horse’s Stress Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Turnout: Safe, Sound and Appropriate – at Ethel Everhard Public Library, Westfield, Wisconsin

February 6-7

12th Annual Bulls, Barrels and Broncs – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota
2015-2016 Barrel Challenge Series – at Chism Trail Ranch, Merrill, Wisconsin
Great Lakes Distance Riding Association Annual Banquet / Meeting – at Doherty Hotel, Clare, Michigan
Midwest Winter Challenge Open Show – at Iowa Equestrian Center/Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Two-Day Obstacle Clinic with Kim and Danielle Crooks – at Crystal Creek Ranch, Montello, Wisconsin


As always, equestrians, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, and other attendees are urged to contact event hosts or organizers directly for show bills, flyers, or additional information. Many of these equestrian events require advance sign-ups.


Saturday, February 6

2016 Winter Speed Series – at Smokin’ W Ranch, Columbus, Michigan
Building Confidence in the Equestrian / Mastering Saddling Clinic with Sheri Roberson – at R Horse Farm, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
Carver County 4-H Tack Sale – at Carver County Public Works Building, Cologne, Minnesota
Equestrian Connection’s Wine, Spirits and Chocolate Tasting Fund Raiser – at The Grove Country Club, Long Grove, Illinois
Exploring the Equine Hoof with Ida Hammer – at Congerville, Illinois
Game Show – at Hi Circle Vee, Isanti, Minnesota
Hennepin Hoofbeats Tack Swap – at Independence City Hall, Independence, Minnesota
Indoor Arena Trail Obstacle Challenge – at Second Chance Ranch, Des Moines, Iowa
Lunging the Rider Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Merrill Riders Club Awards Dinner – at Willow Springs Gardens, Wausau, Wisconsin
Mid-America Horse Show Association Annual Awards Banquet – at Hilton Hotel, Lisle, Illinois 
North Run Farm Hunter Schooling Show – at North Run Farm, Delano, Minnesota
NWDA Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction – at Blackwoods Banquet Center, Proctor, Minnesota
Phanie’s Birthday / UBRA Open Barrel Race – at Double F Arena, Hinckley, Minnesota
Tri-State Saddle Club Annual Awards and Membership Banquet – at Knights of Columbus Hall, Dubuque, Iowa
Working Equitation Clinic with Howard and Erica Peet – at Sunflower Farms, Bristol, Wisconsin
WQHA Year End Award Banquet – at Holiday Inn and Convention Center, Fond du Lac, 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.


Sunday, February 7


Beginner Hoof Trimming Class with Ida Hammer – at Congerville, Illinois
Dunn County 4-H Youth Horse Project Tack Swap and More – at Veterans Center, Menomonie, Wisconsin
Monthly Tack and All Breed Horse Sale – at Jackson Livestock Company, Jackson, Minnesota
Trade Days – at Green River Saddle Club, Amboy, Illinois
Valentine’s Day at the Ranch – at Meadowsweet Ranch, Spring Grove, Illinois
Waukesha County 4-H Horse Association Tack Sale – at Waukesha County Expo, Waukesha, Wisconsin
WQHA Board Meeting – at Holiday Inn and Convention Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin


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January 25-31, 2016 - Horse highlights



Upper Midwest horse lovers continue with competitions and training events, as January comes to a close, beckoning February. Consider this lengthy lineup of horse highlights from Monday, January 25, through Sunday, January 31. Highlights are equestrian workshops, tack swaps, horse health sessions, rodeos, cow horse events, awards banquets, barrel races, training clinics, sleigh days, and more.



Monday, January 25

Obstacle Trail Riding Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

Tuesday, January 26

No public equestrian events reported.


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Wednesday, January 27

Ag Day at the Capitol – at Monona Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin
Interactive Rider Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

Thursday, January 28

Later Work Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
World of Equine Dentistry Seminar with Dr. Travis Henry/Midwest Equine Services – at Equity Hall, Pound, Wisconsin


This roster, though perhaps not exhaustive, includes as many Upper Midwestern horse highlights as possible for the specified period.


January 29-31

World’s Toughest Rodeo – at US Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Friday, January 29

Cattle Sorting Practice – at Chism Trail Ranch, Merrill, Wisconsin
Tomah Saddle Club 2015 Awards Banquet – at PiZones, Tomah, Wisconsin




January 30-31

Beginning Reining and Body Control Clinic with Billy Yoder – at M and M Stable and Arena, Greenwood, Wisconsin
Monte Bruce Performance Horsemanship Clinic – at Cornerstone on the Vermillion, Farmington, Minnesota
USEF/USDF Dressage Show – at Fields and Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, Illinois


As always, equestrians, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, and other attendees are urged to contact event hosts or organizers directly for show bills, flyers, or additional information. Many of these equestrian events require advance sign-ups.


Saturday, January 30

3rd Annual Cowgirl Lunch – at Roadhouse, Henderson, Minnesota
Advancing Your Groundwork Mini-session – at Timber Creek Stables, Shirley, Illinois
Arrowhead Arena Winter Barrel Series – at Arrowhead Arena, Maple Lake, Minnesota
Beat the Heat Winter Show Series – at West 20 Ranch and Saddle Company, East Troy, Wisconsin
Bond Bake and Ride – at Circle E Equestrian Stables, Seymour, Wisconsin
Building Confidence in the Equestrian / Mastering Saddling Clinic with Sheri Roberson – at R Horse Farm, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
Coggins and Vaccine Haul-in Clinic with Wisconsin Valley Veterinary Service – at Rocky Run Saddle, Tack, and Trailer, Gleason, Wisconsin
Cowboy Ball / Hooves and Heels Fundraiser for Truhaven Ranch – at Classic Hall Event Center, Annandale, Minnesota
Diamonds and Denim / Miss Teen Rodeo Illinois Coronation, Dance and Fundraiser Dinner – at Columbia American Legion, Columbia, Illinois
Dressage and Jumping Clinic with Bernard Moreau of Versailles Equestrian - at Frontenac Farm, West Dundee, Illinois
Equine First Aid Clinic – at Dover Stables, Dover, Wisconsin
In-House Clinic (Outside Horses Welcome) – at Cross Winds Farm, Marengo, Illinois
Jumping and Dressage Show - at Maple Creek Farm, Maple Lake, Minnesota
Minnesota Quarter Horse Association Awards Banquet – at Kelly Inn, St. Cloud, Minnesota
NAWD Six Feet on the Ground Clinic with Double Lane Horsemanship – at Western Trails Equestrian Center, West Bend, Wisconsin
Red Ridge Ranch Gymkhana Banquet – at Anjero’s, Mauston, Wisconsin
Smarty Team Roping Series – at Black Hawk College, Galva, Illinois
Sherburne County 4-H Horse Project/Sherburne Surefooted Riders 18th Annual Tack Sale – at Becker Furniture World Distribution Center, Becker, Minnesota
WHC District 2 Meeting – at Los Mezcales Mexican Restaurant, Merrill, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Paint Horse Club Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting – at Badger Bowl, Madison, Wisconsin
Yoga for Equestrians – at Carpe Deum Training, Oconomowoc, 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.


Sunday, January 31

For the Good of Our Horses Educational Day – at Meadowsweet Ranch, Spring Grove, Illinois
Kenosha 4-H Annual Tack Sale – at Wilmot High School, Wilmot, Wisconsin
Longeing Clinic - at Racine County Pony Club, Racine, Wisconsin
Pleasure and Trail Show - at Maple Creek Farm, Maple Lake, Minnesota
Wild Bill’s Riders Saddle Club Year End Awards Party / Meeting – at Wheaton Town Hall, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Winter Carnival Sleigh and Cutter Day – at Woodbury, Minnesota


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Sunday

January 18-24, 2016 - Horse highlights



Winter is raging in the Upper Midwest, but horse lovers still pick from plenty of equestrian events and attractions. Here’s a sturdy lineup of horse highlights from Monday, January 18, through Sunday, January 24. Highlights include awards banquets, barrel races, cow horse competitions, equestrian clinics, horse health seminars, horse shows, schooling shows, tack sales and swaps, training workshops, and more.


Monday, January 18

Martin Luther King Day

Interactive Rider Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Sandbox Play Day – at Red Horse Ranch Arena, Fergus Falls, Minnesota


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Tuesday, January 19

Lakeshore Equine Trail Riders Meeting – at Two Rivers Fire Department, Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Wednesday, January 20

The Latest in Equine Nutrition with Dr. Dan Burke – at American Legion, Shawano, Wisconsin


This roster, though perhaps not exhaustive, includes as many Upper Midwestern horse highlights as possible for the specified period.


Thursday, January 21

In Hand Trail Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

January 22-24

Showplace “B” Series – at Ledges Sporting Horses, Roscoe, Illinois




Friday, January 22

All Cowgirl Sorting Drawout – at Highview Ranch and Stable, Le Sueur, Minnesota

January 23-24

Hunter/Jumper/Equitation Clinic with Linda Allen – at Fields and Fences Equestrian Center, Gurnee, Illinois


As always, equestrians, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, and other attendees are urged to contact event hosts or organizers directly for show bills, flyers, or additional information. Many of these equestrian events require advance sign-ups.


Saturday, January 23

2013 Iowa Horse Council Meeting – at Kildee Hall, Ames, Iowa
Annual Member Sleigh Ride – at Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, Wisconsin
Building Confidence in the Equestrian / Mastering Saddling Clinic with Sheri Roberson – at R Horse Farm, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
Cheers to 50 Years / Minnesota Pinto Award Gala – at Monticello Community Center, Monticello, Minnesota
Eau Claire Bit and Spur Club Year-End Banquet – at Trinity Equestrian Center, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
FFYF Tack Swap – at Francis Field Fairgrounds, New Lenox, Illinois
Intro to Groundwork Mini-session – at Timber Creek Stables, Shirley, Illinois
JPEC Pleasure Driving Clinic - at Jester Park Equestrian Center, Granger, Iowa
Menomonee Falls Saddle Club Winter Banquet – at Boneyard Pub and Grille, Sussex, Wisconsin
Minnesota Arabian Horse Association Clinic and Open House – at Conway Arabians, Chatfield, Minnesota
Minnesota Mounted Shooters Association 2015 Year End Awards Banquet – at Rockwood’s Grill, Otsego, Minnesota
Minnesota Youth Quarter Horse Association 2nd Annual Tack Swap or All Things Equine – at Cambridge-Isanti High School, Cambridge, Minnesota
Open Arena - at Moonlit Meadows Performance Horses, Denmark, Wisconsin
Outbuck Riders of Wisconsin Winter Roundup – at Idlewild Park Building, Suamico, Wisconsin
Pony Play Day – at Breezy Bluff Riding Academy, McLean, Illinois
Preparing Your Horse for Summer Riding Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Rawhide Bull Riding – at Tyson Events Center, Sioux City, Iowa
Shelly Reichart Clinic - at County View Equestrian Estates, West Bend, Wisconsin
Tack Swap Meet / Kirkwood Tack Swap – at Iowa Equestrian Center/Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Team Penning – at Brooks Arena, Sparta, Wisconsin
UBRA Barrel Series – at Double F Arena, Hinckley, Minnesota
UBRA Certified Barrel Racing Winter Series – at High Island Arena, Henderson, Minnesota
WHJA 2015 Awards Banquet – at Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
World’s Toughest Rodeo – at Wireless Center, Moline, 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.


Sunday, January 24

Bowlathon for Partners for Progress Therapeutic Riding Center - at Lakeside Lanes, Mundelein, Illinois
Dove Chocolate Party and Horsehair Braiding for Jewelry Workshop – at Truhaven Ranch, Winsted, Minnesota
Drill Riding – at Meadowsweet Ranch, Spring Grove, Illinois
Ironworks Training Winter Schooling Show – at Hartford, Wisconsin
Ranch Sorting – at Brooks Arena, Sparta, Wisconsin
Tim Boyer Horsemanship Clinic – at Timber Creek Stables, Shirley, Illinois


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