March 21-27, 2016 - Horse highlights

March’s last full week swirls with activity for Upper Midwest horse lovers. For many, this represents spring break from school. Popular equestrian events between Monday, March 21, and Sunday, March 28 (Easter Sunday), are cow horse events, Easter-themed horse events, equestrian socials, equestrian training clinics, equine breed shows, mounted speed events, spring break kids’ horse camps, tack sales, and more.

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March 21-23

Spring Break Horse Camp - at Complete Equestrian Company, Lakeville, Minnesota

Monday, March 21

Natural Horsemanship Group Sessions – at Chism Trail Ranch, Merrill, Wisconsin

Tuesday, March 22

Horse Owners Workshop - at Marathon Feed, Marathon, Wisconsin
Natural Horsemanship Group Sessions – at Chism Trail Ranch, Merrill, Wisconsin
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Horses Introductory Class - at Lakefield Farm, Grafton, Wisconsin

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

Wednesday, March 23

Landmark Equine Seminar - at Sperino's Monte Carlo Room, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

March 24-26

Illinois Youth AQHA Shows – at Gordyville USA, Giffords, Illinois
Spring Break Horse Camp - at Complete Equestrian Company, Lakeville, Minnesota

Buying or selling tack? Read 2016 tack sale roundup: Equestrians snag sweet pre-season deals at local swaps.

Thursday, March 24

Maundy Thursday / Holy Thursday

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

Women’s Connection Group – at Discovery Horse / Dandelion Farm, Brainerd, Minnesota

Looking for a summer horse camp for kids? Read this: Huge 2016 summer horse camp roundup includes 100+ day and overnight programs.

Friday, March 25

Good Friday

Cattle Sorting Practice – at Chism Trail Ranch, Merrill, Wisconsin

Spring Break Horse Camp – at Breezy Bluff Riding Academy, McLean, Illinois
Volunteer Open House - at Equine Dreams, Newark, 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.

                                                                     

March 26-28

Hawkeye Select Horse and Tack Sale – at Iowa Equestrian Center/Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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, March 26

2015 Woodside Gymkhana Banquet - at Woodside Ranch, Mauston, Wisconsin 
2016 Spring Open House and Easter Egg Hunt – at Jester Park Equestrian Center, Granger, Iowa

Annual Used Tack Sale / Horse-Related Sale – at Silver Crest Acres, Wautoma, Wisconsin
Beginner Cutting Clinic on the Flag with Tom Bjorklund - at Waverly, Minnesota

Double F Winter Series – at Double F Arena, Hinckley, Minnesota

Easter Egg Hunt and Grand Re-Opening – at Kati’s Corral, Eagle, Wisconsin

Hardwood Creek Spring Clinic – at Hardwood Creek Farm, Hugo, Minnesota

Horse Sale / Uncatalog Tack Sale – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

JPEC Spring Open House and Easter Egg Hunt – at Jester Park Equestrian Center, Granger, Iowa
Lanesboro Horse Sale - at Lanesboro, Minnesota
Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation All You Can Eat Soup, Chili and Pie Social - at Pittsville Community Hall, Pittsville, Wisconsin
Monte Bruce Cutting Clinic – at The Yellow Farm, New Germany, Minnesota

Ranch to Arena Cattle Work with Zach Hedberg - at Rimoe Ranch, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Ryan Rose Fundraiser Demo / Parelli Professional – at The Horse First Farm, Brooklyn, Wisconsin

Smarty Team Roping Series – at Black Hawk College, Galva, Illinois

Tack Swap and Vaccination/Coggins Clinic – at Triple T Farms, Solway, Minnesota

Team Penning – at Brooks Arena, Sparta, Wisconsin

Trail/Obstacle Workshop – at Walnut Acres Equestrian Center, Tomah, Wisconsin

Twin Cities Paint and Quarter Horse Sale - at Simon Horse Company, Randolph, Minnesota

UBRA Barrel Series – at Double F Arena, Hinckley, Minnesota

WDHA Sport Horse 101 and Dressage Clinic – at Circle E Equestrian Stables, Seymour, Wisconsin

Western Dressage 101 with Cindy Butler – at CW Equestrian Center, Mascoutah, Illinois

Working Equitation Practice Day – at Karmik Acres, Woodstock, Illinois

Sunday, March 27

Easter / Resurrection Sunday

No public equestrian events scheduled.

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

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