January 4-10, 2016 - Horse highlights

The first full week of 2016 brings a few horse highlights to the Upper Midwest. Take a look at these equestrian events on the books from Monday, January 4, through Sunday, January 10. Most of this week’s listings are indoor events. (The sleigh rally is outdoors, of course!)

As always, equestrians, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, and other attendees are exhorted to contact event hosts or organizers directly for show bills, flyers, or additional information. Many of these equestrian events require advance sign-ups. This roster, though perhaps not exhaustive, includes as many Upper Midwestern horse highlights as possible for the specified period.

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Monday, January 4

No public equestrian events reported.

Tuesday, January 5

No public equestrian events reported.

Wednesday, January 6

No public equestrian events reported.

January 7-10

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

Thursday, January 7

No public equestrian events reported.

January 8-9

Northern Lights Versatility Ranch Horse Association Meeting - at Eagan, Minnesota
Wisconsin 4-H Horse Association and State Youth 4-H Horse Association Committee Meetings and Business Meeting - at Holiday Inn, Rothschild, Wisconsin

World’s Toughest Rodeo – at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa

Friday, January 8

Applied First Aid Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

Heartland Christmas Party - at Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, 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.

January 9-10

Midwest Winter Challenge Open Show - at Iowa Equestrian Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Professional Bull Riders – at Allstate Arena, Chicago, Illinois

Saturday, January 9

2016 NAWD Informational Meeting – at Double Lane Horsemanship, West Bend, Wisconsin

Annual Haflinger Owners of Wisconsin Holiday Party – at Happy Haflingers Farm, Middleton, Wisconsin
Black River Riders Annual Christmas Party - at BS Bar and Catering, Medford, Wisconsin

Building Confidence in the Equestrian / Mastering Saddling Clinic with Sheri Roberson – at R Horse Farm, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Drill Team Clinic – at Timber Creek Stables, Shirley, Illinois
Hay Sale - at Simon Horse Company, Randolph, Minnesota
Horse-N-Round Saddle Club Christmas Party - at Country Aire, Stratford, Wisconsin

Hunter Jumper Schooling Show – at Circle E Equestrian Stables, Seymour, Wisconsin
Interactive Rider Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

North Central Reined Cow Horse Association 2015 Year End Awards Banquet – at Wiederholt’s Supper Club, Hastings, Minnesota 
North Run Farm Hunter Schooling Show – at North Run Farm, Delano, Minnesota
Northwest Saddle Club Mid-Winter Canter Banquet - at North Branch, Minnesota

Northwoods Harness Club Sleigh Rally – at Ashland, Wisconsin
Open Arena - at Moonlit Meadows Performance Horses, Denmark, Wisconsin
Outbuck Riders Mounted Shooters Meet and Greet - at Outbuck Arena, Sheldon, Wisconsin
Tack and Horse Sale – at Sundby Enterprises/R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

UBRA Certified Barrel Racing Winter Series – at High Island Arena, Henderson, Minnesota

Western Dressage Clinic with Lynne Levy – at Lazycreek Farm, Juneau, Wisconsin

Winter 2015/2016 Roping – at Chase Valley Ranch, DeKalb, Illinois

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

Sunday, January 10

Clark County Pleasure Riders Annual Awards Banquet - at Greenwood Legion Hall, Greenwood, Wisconsin
Open Hunter/Jumper Show – at Fields and Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, Illinois

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