Saturday

May 2-8, 2016- Horse highlights




May is rolling in, and horse lovers across the Midwest are loading up and tacking up their mounts for scads of horse shows, competitive speed events, equine workshops, training clinics, and other exciting equestrian events.


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



Monday, May 2

Claire VanderWoude Clinic – at Wild Wind Farm, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Lunging the Rider / Interactive Rider Workshops – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Monday Horse Sale – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

Tuesday, May 3

Baby Rider and Me Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
ECC Equestrian Student Show – at Ellsworth Equestrian Center, Iowa Falls, Iowa
Le Aqua Na Riders Saddle Club Tuesday Morning Trail Ride – at Lake-Le-Aqua-Na State Park, Lena, Illinois
Open Lesson Day – at Kuenzi Equestrian Events, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin


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Wednesday, May 4

WillStar Barrel Series – at WillStar Riding Academy, Bemidji, Minnesota

May 5-8

Friends of the American Saddle Horse Spring Show – at St. Paul, Minnesota
Martin Black Clinic – at Karmik Acres, Woodstock, Illinois
Showplace Spring Warm-Up I – at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Illinois




Thursday, May 5

Thursday Night Barrel Race and Pole Bending – at Oasis Equestrian Center, Lindstrom, Minnesota
Traditional Summer Gymkhana – at Red Ridge Ranch, Mauston, Wisconsin

May 6-7

MAHA Youth Show – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota

May 6-8

Scott Stokes Ranch Horsemanship and Cattle Working Clinic – at Sommers Gate Farms, Vandalia, Illinois
Showplace “B” Series – at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Illinois
UBRA Go for Broke Barrel Racing – at National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo, Iowa
UBRA Race for the Roses – at Sundby Enterprises/R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota


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Friday, May 6

Confidence and Horses: It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Ride as an Adult – at Hart Equine Therapy Center, Auburndale, Wisconsin
Intensified Groundwork / Obstacle Trail Riding Workshops – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Friday Night Show – at Pekin Riding Club, Pekin, Illinois

May 7-8

2016 Fat Fear and Fifty Clinic II – at II Bit Ranch, Columbus, Wisconsin
Advancing Your Riding Clinic with Tracy Porter – at The Farm, Milton, Wisconsin
Anne Cizadio Dressage Clinic – at Kateri Farm, South Range, Wisconsin
Barrel Racing and Horsemanship Clinic with Colleen Vondra – at Winners Sircle Stables, Union Grove, Wisconsin
Barrel Racing and Pole Bending – at Showtime Arena, Deerfield, Wisconsin
DRAW Kettles and Bits Ride at Horseman’s Park, Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest, New Prospect, Wisconsin
Gaited Riding Clinic / Centered Riding Clinic with Carol O’Donnell Wilson – at Camp Tapawingo, Metamora, Illinois
Iowa AHA and IaDCTA Dressage and Sport Horse Show – at Iowa Equestrian Center/Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Katie Hiller Clinic – at Plum Lake Equestrian Center, Sayner, Wisconsin
Kirsten Nelson Clinic – at Lakefield Farm, Grafton, Wisconsin
Iowa Pony of the Americas Club – at Ellsworth Equestrian Center, Iowa Falls, Iowa
Midwest Classic / Midwest Reining Horse Association Show – at Gordyville USA, Giffords, Illinois
NEWDA Fun with Ground Poles / Yoga for Equestrians – at Evansville, Wisconsin
Spring Fling ApHC Show / Wisconsin Appaloosa Horse Club – at Jackson County Fairgrounds,  Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Team Roping Clinic with Rich Skelton and C4 Cattle Co. – at Preston Arena, Illinois City, Illinois
WApHC (Wisconsin Appaloosa Horse Club) Spring Fling Show – at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, 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.


May 7-9

Jeff Barnes Horsemanship and Cow Working Clinic – at C4 Horsemanship Learning Center, Hampton, Iowa

Saturday, May 7

Kentucky Derby Day

3rd Annual Kalona Spring Driving Horse Sale – at Kalona Sales Barn, Kalona, Iowa
5K Run for the Roses Fun Run/Walk for This Old Horse – at Hastings, Minnesota
Cutting Jackpot and Sorting Practice – at Racine, Minnesota
Double Bit Riders Game Show – at Isanti County Fairgrounds, Cambridge, Minnesota
Dressage Clinic with Tracy Dikkers – at Pine River, Wisconsin
English and Western Performance Show – at Spring Grove Horse Fair Park, Spring Grove, Illinois
Extreme Mustang Makeover Open House – at TMG Stables, Edgerton, Wisconsin
Flying Arrow Saddle Club – at Prairie Rose Arena, Elkhart, Iowa
HAHS Plant Sale Fundraiser – at Hooved Animal Humane Society, Woodstock, Illinois
Illinois Fox Trotter Horse Association Open All Breed Fun Horse Show – at Macon County Fairgrounds, Decatur, Illinois
In-Hand Trail Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Kentucky Derby Party – at Hendrik Stables, Kingston, Illinois
Kettles and Bits Ride – at Horseman’s Park, Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest, New Prospect, Wisconsin
No Silver/No Sequins Horse Show – at Manitowoc County Expo Center, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Poker Penning – at Highview Ranch, Le Sueur, Minnesota
Rimoe Ranch Sorting Series Round Robin and Awards Banquet – at Rimoe Ranch, New Richmond, Wisconsin
Roebke’s Run Schooling Show – at Magister Equitum Stables, Hector, Minnesota
Spring Mock Show – at Pink Socks Farm, Marengo, Wisconsin
Spring Warm-Up Fun Show – at Polk County Fairgrounds, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Trail Obstacle Clinic with Lynette Weldon – at Lost Creek Ranch, Beldenville, Wisconsin
UWRF 40th Anniversary Colts in Training Sale – at UWRF Campus Lab Farm I, River Falls, Wisconsin
Waukau Flying Mane Club Fuzzy Wuzzy Open Pleasure and Speed Show – at Omro, Wisconsin
Wild Bill’s Riders Saddle Club – at WBR Arena, Elk Mound, Wisconsin
Wolf River Trail Blazers Ride – at North Port, Wisconsin
Working Equitation Fun Day – at Beomor Farm, Oregon, 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, May 8

Mother’s Day

Annual Mother’s Day Horse Show – at Woodside Ranch, Mauston, Wisconsin
Dressage Clinic with Marius Schreiner – at Sunflower Farms, Bristol, Wisconsin
Fox Valley Trail Riders Mother’s Day Ride – at Saw Wee Kee Park, Oswego, Illinois


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Sunday

April 25-May 1, 2016- Horse highlights




As April gives way to May, Upper Midwestern equestrians trot off to tons of horse shows, speed events, trail rides, training clinics and other horse highlights. 



Monday, April 25

Developing the Rider / Interactive Rider Workshops – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Natural Horsemanship Group Sessions – at Chism Trail Ranch, Merrill, Wisconsin
Paula Curtis Clinic – at Wild Wind Farm, Sheboygan, Wisconsin


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


April 26-May 1

Dena Kirkpatrick Barrel Racing Clinic #1 and #2 – at Showtime Arena, Deerfield, Wisconsin

Tuesday, April 26

Le Aqua Na Riders Saddle Club Tuesday Morning Trail Ride – at Lake-Le-Aqua-Na State Park, Lena, Illinois
Natural Horsemanship Group Sessions – at Chism Trail Ranch, Merrill, Wisconsin

Wednesday, April 27

Lateral Work Interactive Equine Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin


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April 28-May 1

Rolex Three Day Event – at Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Kentucky
Showplace Spring Warm Up I – at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Illinois

Thursday, April 28

Baby Rider and Me Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Film Screening: Horses That Heal (with Horse Power Healing Center) – at Mukwonago Public Library, Mukwonago, Wisconsin
Thursday Night Barrel Race and Pole Bending – at Oasis Equestrian Center, Lindstrom, Minnesota
Women’s Connection Group – at Discovery Horse / Dandelion Farm, Brainerd, Minnesota




April 29-May 1

MNHSRA Regional Rodeo – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota
NBHA/NRF Futurity Stop Barrel Race – at Double F Arena, Hinckley, Minnesota
POA Show – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota

Friday, April 29

Intensified Groundwork / Horse and Rider Relaxation Techniques Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Mozaun McKibben Clinic – at JB Ranch, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Playing 7 Games On Line / Getting Ready to Ride – at Blush Acres, Worthington, Iowa


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


April 30-May 1

2015-2016 Barrel Challenge Series – at Chism Trail Ranch, Merrill, Wisconsin
Amy Larson Dressage and Western Dressage Clinic – at RNR Ranch and Tack, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Gaited Horse Clinic – at Mane View Stables, Shelbyville, Illinois
Horse Judging Clinic with John Greenall – at Ellsworth Equestrian Center, Iowa Falls, Iowa
Hub Club Spring Pleasure Driving Clinic – at Adams Farm, Rockton, Illinois
Introduction to Parelli and the 7 Games / Getting Ready for Trail Riding – at Blush Acres, Worthington, Iowa
Jane Braddock Focused Riding Dressage and Eventing Clinic – at Focused Riding Center, Hager City, Wisconsin
Long Lining Clinic with Richard Malmgren – at Gaea’s Farm, Walworth, Wisconsin
Minnesota POAC Early Bird Show – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota
North Central Reining Horse Association Show/Kirkwood Rein-in – at Iowa Equestrian Center/Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Ranch Horse Clinic with Barry Fagerstrom – at Moonlit Meadows Performance Horses, Denmark, Wisconsin
Ranch Riding Clinic with Mozaun McKibben – at JB Ranch, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Reined Cow Horse Clinic – at LRS Performance Horses, Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Sibley County Posse – at Morton, Minnesota
WDCTA Dressage Clinic with Thomas A. Poulin - at Rosebury Farm, Mukwonago, Wisconsin
Wisconsin NBHA Open Barrel Race – at Mueller’s Arena, Montfort, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Paint Horse Club Show – at Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, 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, April 30

2016 Fat Fear and Fifty Clinic I – at II Bit Ranch, Columbus, Wisconsin
2nd Anniversary Sale / Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas – at Tim Nolan Arena, Marion, Wisconsin
2nd Annual UW-Madison ACHA Clinic / Advancing the Horse-Rider Relationship with Dan Grunewald and TJ Clibborn – at Madison, Wisconsin    *** CANCELED ***
6th Annual Mane Event for Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center – at Aviston Legion Hall, Aviston, Illinois
Bridles and Liberty Savvy Series – at Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch, Duluth, Minnesota
Cans and Steers – at Henderson, Minnesota
Cowboy Dressage / Youth Clinic – at Opagon Farm, Edgerton, Wisconsin
Cutting and RCH for Tomah Regional / High School Rodeo – at Brooks Arena, Sparta, Wisconsin
Educational Hoof Care Workshop with Mike Bronson – at Fountain City, Wisconsin
Equine Core Balancing with John C. Stagg – at Plum Lake Dressage, Sayner, Wisconsin
Fear Clinic – at Lakefield Farm, Grafton, Wisconsin
Fun Speed Show – at LazyCreek Farm, Juneau, Wisconsin
Introduction to Roping Clinic = at Tiger Lake Ranch, Norwood Young America, Minnesota
JJ Legacy Event – at High Island Arena, Henderson, Minnesota
NBHA MN Barrel Race – at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, Stewartville, Minnesota
NEWDA Pre-Intro Leadline Clinic – at Walnut Acres Equestrian Center, Tomah, Wisconsin
Pratt Fundamentals of Natural Horsemanship Clinic – at Doubletree Stables and Tack, Manchester, Iowa
Pre-Intro Lead Line Dressage Clinic – at Juneau/Prairie du Sac/Tomah, Wisconsin (3 locations concurrently)
Spring Fun Show – at Big Valley Ranch, Winona, Minnesota
Tack Sale - at Grand Hannover Farm, Davenport, Iowa
Texas Hold ‘Em and Euchre Tournament for White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center – at Cross Creek Golf Course, Morrison, Illinois
The Mane Event – at Aviston American Legion Hall, Aviston, Illinois
West Wisconsin Dressage Association Schooling Show – at River Bluff Farm, Elk Mound, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Cowboy Dressage Youth Clinic – at Opagon Farm, Edgerton, Wisconsin
Working Equitation Clinic with Howard Peet and Erica Peet – at Karmik Acres, Woodstock, Illinois
WPHC Ride the Pattern Ranch Riding Demonstration Clinic with Mozaun McKibben – at Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Youth Clinic – at Western Connection Ranch, Rhinelander, 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, May 1

Cutting and RCH / High School Rodeo for Arcadia Regional – at Brooks Arena, Sparta, Wisconsin
Madison Mounted Police Open House – at The Horse First Farm, Brooklyn, Wisconsin
MnDRA I Ride – at Sand Dunes State Park, Orrock, Minnesota
Open Horse Show – at Stagecoach Pass Farm, Durand, Illinois
Open House 2016 – at The Horse First Farm, Brooklyn, Wisconsin
Parelli Level II On-line Workshop – at Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch, Duluth, Minnesota
Pre-Intro Lead Line Dresage Demo – at Juneau, Wisconsin
Quad County Saddle Club Horse Show – at Madrid, Iowa
Show Day – at Brandon Trailblazers Saddle Club, Rowley, Iowa
WIFQHA (Wisconsin Foundation Quarter Horse Association) Spring Clinic with Billy Yoder and Matt Davison – at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, Wisconsin


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