April 18-24, 2016- Horse highlights

The 2016 horse show season is up and running across the Upper Midwest. Popular horse highlights for area equestrians include discipline shows, equestrian fundraisers, equine breed shows, open shows, ranch horse events, rodeos, speed competitions, tack sales, trail rides, training clinics, and much more.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Horse Expo runs this weekend.

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

Monday, April 18

Interactive Rider  and In-Hand Trail Workshops - at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

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

How to Support the Modern Day Horse / SmartPak and Blackhawk Pony Club – at UW Arlington Agricultural Research Station, Arlington, Wisconsin

Tuesday, April 19

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

NISWTRA Tuesday Mornings / Come Out and Join Us for a Ride – at Lake-Le-Aqua-Na State Park, Lena, Illinois

Wild Bill’s Riders Saddle Club Workday – at Mondovi, Wisconsin

Wednesday, April 20

No public equestrian events scheduled.

April 21-23

Rummage for a Reason Garage Sale / Fundraiser – at Hart Equine Therapy Center, Auburndale, Wisconsin

Ty Evans Clinic for Mules, Horses, and Donkeys – at All Around Equine Events, Evansville, Wisconsin

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April 21-24

USEF/USHJA “A” Jumper/Jumper Show– at Fields and Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, Illinois

Thursday, April 21

Baby Rider and Me Workshop - at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

Purina Horse Owners Workshop – at Central Wisconsin Country Store, Marshfield, Wisconsin

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

April 22-20

Passover

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April 22-24

Des Moines Springfest – at Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa
Dominique Barbier Dressage Clinic - at McCrae Farm, Grayslake, Illinois

Jr. High School Rodeo – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota

Minnesota Horse Expo – at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, Minnesota

Friday, April 22

CSDEA Jennifer Truett Dressage and Biometrics Clinic – at Majestic Pines Farm, Afton, Minnesota
Obstacle Trail Riding Workshops  - at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

Purina Horse Owners Workshop – at Horn Trevor Feeds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Spring Showdown Versatility Competition – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

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April 23-24

Barrel Racing and Pole Bending – at Showtime Arena, Deerfield, Wisconsin

Barrel Racing Workshop – at C4 Horsemanship Learning Center, Hampton, Iowa

Get Spotted Appaloosa Show – at Gordyville USA, Giffords, Illinois

Iowa Pinto Horse Association Show – at Ellsworth Equestrian Center, Iowa Falls, Iowa
JH Border Bash / High School Rodeo - at Winona, Minnesota

Knollwood Spring Show – at Knollwood Farm, Hartford, Wisconsin

Kristin Weaver-Brown Barrel Racing Clinic – at Coyote Junction Equestrian, Seneca, Illinois

Midwest Ranch Sorting Association – at Brooks Arena, Sparta, Wisconsin

Spring Shootout Open Horse Show – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Theresa Doherty Horsemanship Clinic – at County Line Equestrian Center, Cleveland, Wisconsin

Two-Day Clinic with Michelle Knapp – at The Horse First Farm, Brooklyn, Wisconsin

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

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 23

Aspiring to Upper Level Dressage with Megan McIsaac – at Lindinhof Equine Sports Zentrum, Oregon, Wisconsin

Behind-the-Scenes Tour and Pony Club Mounted Instruction – at Tempel Lipizzans, Old Mill Creek, Illinois

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

Double L Horsemanship Clinic – at Walnut Acres Equestrian Center, Tomah, Wisconsin

Dressage Schooling Show – at Collingwoods Farm, Brimfield, Illinois

Help a Horse Day for Galloping Out Thoroughbred Rescue – at Hawthorne Race Track, Cicero, Illinois
In-Hand Trail Workshop - at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

Madison County Trailblazers Tack Sale – at Triangle H Farm, Edwardsville, Illinois

Ranch/Western Dressage Clinic with Double Lane Horsemanship – at Walnut Acres Equestrian Center, Tomah, Wisconsin

Rimoe Ranch Sorting Series Round Robin – at Rimoe Ranch, New Richmond, Wisconsin
Spring Fling Indoor Dressage Schooling Show - at Circle E Equestrian, Pittsfield, Wisconsin

Spring Pony Picnic – at Hoofer Riding Club, Belleville, Wisconsin

Spring Showdown Open Horse Show – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Trail Tune-Up Clinic – at Jester Park Equestrian Center, Granger, Iowa

Working Equitation Practice Day – at Karmik Acres, Woodstock, 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, April 24

ACTHA Indoor Trail Obstacle Challenge – at Jester Park Equestrian Center, Granger, Iowa

Breakfast on the Farm – at Kati’s Corral, Eagle, Wisconsin

Dassenbrook Schooling Show – at Dassenbrook Stables, Maple Park, Illinois

Day of Horseplay – at Stepping Stone Farms, Frankville, Wisconsin

Double F Winter Series and Awards Jackpot – at Double F Arena, Hinckley, Minnesota

FVSA Open Show – at Fox Valley Saddle Club, Hampshire, Illinois

IDCTA Schooling Show – at Sunflower Farms, Bristol, Wisconsin

MN Help a Horse Day – at Leatherdale Equine Center, St. Paul, Minnesota

Obstacle Course Open Ride – at Jester Park Equestrian Center, Granger, Iowa

PTS Open Hunter Jumper Warm-Up Show – at Cross Winds Farm, Marengo, Illinois

Spring Fling / Get the Buck Out / Open Arena – at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, Wisconsin

Western Pleasure / Horsemanship Clinic with Doug Tooley – at Victory Lane Riding Academy, Marathon, Wisconsin

Working Equitation Play Day – at Opagon Farm, Edgerton, Wisconsin

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