Wednesday

May 31-June 5, 2016- Horse highlights



June is jumping in, and Upper Midwest equestrians are galloping off in herds to exciting horse happenings across the Upper Midwest. Top equine events scheduled from Tuesday, May 31, through Sunday, June 5, include barn open houses and equestrian socials, barrel races, equestrian training clinics, equine breed shows, fun shows, gymkhanas, hunter/jumper competitions, open shows, rodeos, schooling shows, team roping, and more.



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


Tuesday, May 31

Baby Rider and Me Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Dune Riders Pony Club Spring Testing – at Wild Wind Farm, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
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



NOTE: June is National Great Outdoors Month across the United States.


June 1-4

Diettrich Farm Summer Wellness Program – at Diettrich Farm, Salem, Wisconsin

Wednesday, June 1

Come and Kick the Dust Up Barrel Racing – at Aikin County Fair Grounds, Aikin, Minnesota
Nicki’s Bachelorette Barrel Bash – at Dirt Floor Arena, Proctor, Minnesota

June 2-5

Equine Massage Class with NE Indiana Equine Sports Massage and Rehab Therapy – at Altoona, Iowa
Prairie State Classic Class A Show – at Ledges Sporting Horses, Roscoe, Illinois
USEF/USHJA “A” Jumper/Jumper Show and National Hunter Derby – at Fields and Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, Illinois
Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association /NEWQHA Horse Shows – at Sunnyview Expo Center, Oshkosh, Wisconsin


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Thursday, June 2

Thursday Night Barrel Race and Pole Bending – at Oasis Equestrian Center, Lindstrom, Minnesota
Traditional Summer Gymkhana – at Red Ridge Ranch, Mauston, Wisconsin
Wild Bill’s Riders Saddle Club Work Night – at WBR Arena, Elk Mound, Wisconsin

June 3-4

Black River Riders Mounted Parking Lot Assistance – at Brecke Rodeo Grounds, Medford, Wisconsin
Dressage Clinic with Kathy Kopp – at Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, Wisconsin
Sorensen Park Western Dressage – at Sorensen Equestrian Park, East Troy, Wisconsin

June 3-5

Go for Broke Barrel Racing – at Rawlings 4R Arena, Delavan, Illinois
NCRHA Extravaganza Show – at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, Minnesota
Palomino Exhibitors Association of Wisconsin Show – at Showtime Arena, Deerfield, Wisconsin
Patrick Burssens Dressage Clinic – at Tailwind Farm, Eagle, Wisconsin
Summerfest Horse Show – at Simon Arena, Cannon Falls, Minnesota
UBRA Go for Broke – at Rawlings 4R Arena, Delavan, Illinois

June 3-6

Advancing Horsemanship I – at Lost Grove Stables, Eldridge, Iowa


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Friday, June 3

Beaver Creek Saddle and Bridle Club School’s Out Open Speed and Fun Show – at Oostburg, Wisconsin
Friday Night Show – at Pekin Riding Club, Pekin, Illinois
Gymkhana – at Merrill Riders Club, Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill Riders Club Friday Night Gymkhana - at Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Merrill, Wisconsin
Racin’ at the Ranch – at Frieze Lake Ranch, Little Falls, Minnesota
Under the Lights Show Series / Speed – at Tri-State Saddle Club, Dubuque, Iowa

June 4-5

1st Annual Summer Classic Team Roping – at Cross My Heart Ranch, Chetek, Wisconsin
2-Day Horse Camp – at Kati’s Corral, Eagle, Wisconsin
ARL Integrated Riding Clinic with Bob Smith – at Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
Blackhawk Appaloosa Horse Show – at Gordyville USA, Gifford, Illinois
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show – at Wade House, Greenbush, Wisconsin
Cheesefest Shoot I and II - at Pine Island Saddle Club Arena, Pine Island, Minnesota
Heartland Buckskin Association – at Ellsworth Equestrian Center, Iowa Falls, Iowa
Horses, Women and Wine Workshop – at Shades of Oak Ranch, Spring Valley, Minnesota
Illinois Arabian Classic – at Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois
Iowa POA Club Show – at Iowa Equestrian Center/Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Kirsten Nelson Clinic – at Lakefield Farm, Grafton, Wisconsin
Life Changing Groundwork / Riding Obstacles, Position and Basics with Tracy Porter – at The Farm, Milton, Wisconsin
Little Britches Rodeo – at Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, Wisconsin
Minnesota Mounted Shooters Association Cheese Fest Shoot I and II – at Pine Island, Minnesota
Natural Horsemanship with Indy O’Connor / Benefit for Gaited Journeys– at StageCoach Pass Stables, Durand, Illinois
NBHA / IBRA Barrel Racing – at Rock River Ranch, Neosho, Wisconsin
NISWTRA 2-Day Ride – at Savanna, Illinois
Open Hunter/Jumper Show – at Spring Grove Horse Fair Park, Spring Grove, Illinois
Summer Schooling Series – at Tower Hill Stables, Hampshire, Illinois
Team Roping – at Cross My Heart Ranch, Chetek, Wisconsin
Tom Noone Dressage Clinic – at Heritage Stables, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Triple R Riding Club Crocker Hills Trail Ride – at Elton, Wisconsin
Wild River Riders Saddle Club's Having Fun Open Horse Show - at Chisago County Fairgrounds, Rush City, Minnesota
Wisconsin Foundation Quarter Horse Association Show – at Jackson County Fair Park, Black River Falls, 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, June 4


Bit and Spur Round Up / Family Fun Day – at Eau Claire Bit and Spur Club, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Cowboy Dressage Schooling Show – at Double Bar A Ranch, Oakfield, Wisconsin
Endurance 101 Clinic – at Plum Lake Dressage, Sayner, Wisconsin
Flying Arrow Saddle Club – at Prairie Rose Arena, Elkhart, Iowa
IDCTA Dressage Show – at Paddock Hills Equestrian Center, Union, Illinois *** CANCELED ***
LazyCreek Pleasure Show – at LazyCreek Farm, Juneau, Wisconsin
NEWDA Central Chapter Dressage Schooling Show – at Wisconsin Equestrian Center, DePere, Wisconsin
NKMHTA Poker Ride/Obstacle Course / DNR Free Fun Weekend – at Horseman’s Park, Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest, New Prospect, Wisconsin
Open House and Vendor Fair, Hart Equine Therapy Center, Auburndale, Wisconsin
Open Hunter Jumper Show – at Spring Grove Horse Fair Park, Spring Grove, Illinois
Pleasure Show – at Lazy Creek Farm, Juneau, Wisconsin
Saddle Fit Made Easy Clinic – at Saint Anthony’s Ridge Horsemanship Center, Viroqua, Wisconsin
Sandstone Extreme Bulls and Barrels – at Sandstone, Minnesota
Summer Series Barrel Race and Fun Show – at Hawthorne, Wisconsin
Tri-City RC 2016 Fun Show – at Tri-City Riding Club, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Tri-County Riders of Watertown Open Horse Show – at Carver County Fairgrounds, Waconia, Minnesota
USPC Qualifying Dressage and Games Rally – at Boots and Saddles Club Arena, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Cowboy Dressage Summer Schooling Show – at Double Bar A, Oakfield, Wisconsin
Working Equitation Practice Day – at Karmik Acres, Woodstock, Illinois
Wisconsin Walking Horse Association Versatility Fun Show – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

June 5-11

Iowa Circuit AQHA Shows – at Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, 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.


Sunday, June 5

2nd Annual Pony Tales Refuge and Rehab Trainer’s Challenge – at Eau Claire Bit and Spur Club Grounds, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Acupuncture Workshop with Dr. Taryn Dentinger – at Plum Lake Dressage, Sayner, Wisconsin
All Youth Open Horse Show / Quad City Arabian Horse Club - at Schoen's Friendship Farm, Milan, Illinois
B-Bar-C Interstate Horse Promoters Annual Open Horse and Pony Spring Show – at Boone County Fairgrounds, Belvidere, Illinois
Branch River Riders Show – at Manitowoc Expo Grounds, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Carriage House Farm CT – at Hugo, Minnesota
Dune Riders Pony Club Spring Testing with Jennifer Kraemer – at Grandview Farm, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Foundation First Workshop with Anna Hill – at Cross Creek Stables, Cologne, Minnesota
Hay Creek Valley Saddle Club WSCA/GCSCA Game Show – at Pierce County Fairgrounds, Ellsworth, Wisconsin
Maplewood West Ride – at Maplewood State Park, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Open House – at Hoofbeat Ridge Horse Camp, Mazomanie, Wisconsin
Open Pleasure and Speed Show – at Casey Saddle Club, Casey, Illinois
Open Ride – at Prairie Rose Arena, Elkhart, Iowa
Open Speed Horse Show - at Rusty B, Westfield, Wisconsin
Rocking R Farm Schooling Show – at Rocking R Farm, Foley, Minnesota
Scavenger Hunt for Riders and Hikers – at Governor Dodge State Park, Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Wild Bill’s Riders Saddle Club Open Show – at WBR Arena, Elk Mound, Wisconsin
WSCA / Boots ‘n Buckles Saddle Club Horse Show – at Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, Brainerd, Minnesota


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Friday

May 23-30, 2016- Horse highlights




The final full week of May brings scores of exciting events for Upper Midwest equestrians. Popular horse highlights from Monday, May 23, through Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day), include barrel races, dressage shows, equestrian training clinics, equine breed shows, fun shows, hunter/jumper shows, mounted shooting events, open shows, roping and cow horse events, speed shows, trail rides, and much more. The holiday weekend, seen by many horse lovers as the unofficial start of summer, marks the ramping up of the warm-weather horse show season.




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


Continuing through May 25

Gaited Horsemanship Clinic Series – at RNR Ranch and Tack, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

Monday, May 23

Lunging / Obstacle Trail Riding Workshops – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

Tuesday, May 24

5th Annual Summer Barrel Racing Series – at Winners Sircle Stables, Union Grove, Wisconsin
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

Wednesday, May 25

2016 Summer Buckle Series – at Tri-State Saddle Club, Dubuque, Iowa
Lateral Work Equine Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin


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May 26-27

WDCTA Janet Foy Dressage Clinic – at Green Meadows Farm, Belleville, Wisconsin

May 26-29

Hunter/Jumper Show and Hunter Derby – at Washington County Fair Park, West Bend, Wisconsin
Ledges Spring Classic – at Ledges Sporting Horses, Roscoe, Illinois
UPHA Madison Classic Horse Show – at Madison, Wisconsin

Thursday, May 26

Thursday Night Barrel Race and Pole Bending – at Oasis Equestrian Center, Lindstrom, Minnesota
Traditional Summer Gymkhana – at Red Ridge Ranch, Mauston, Wisconsin
Wazee Riders Show – at Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Working Equitation Practice Session - at Karmik Acres, Woodstock, Illinois

May 27-28

Dirt Track Rodeo - at Sandburr Rodeo Company, Tipton, Iowa
Hoof Protection Class with Ida Hammer – at Congerville, Illinois

May 27-29

Badger Classic / Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association and Wisconsin Desert Horse Association – at Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Baroque Horse of the Midwest Spring Show – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Gehrke’s 36th Annual Memorial Weekend Swamp Ride – at Gehrke’s Bar Swamp Inn, Clintonville, Wisconsin
Gresham Memorial Day Trail Ride – at Upper Red Lake Road, Gresham, Wisconsin
High School Rodeo – at Arcadia, Wisconsin
NBHA Great Lakes Finals / Barrel Race – at Gordyville USA, Gifford, Illinois
Rockin PJJR Horse, Barn and Tack Sale – at Rockton, Illinois
Run o’ the Mill Pony Club B-Rated Hunter/Jumper Show – at Washington County Fair Park and Conference Center, West Bend, Wisconsin


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May 27-30

Memorial Day Classic Horse Show – at Sunnyview Expo Center, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
MPtHA Show – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota

Friday, May 27

3 Barrels 2 Hearts – at St. Croix County Fairgrounds, Glenwood City, Wisconsin
4K Plus Summer Series and Kids Event – at 4K Plus Arena, Viola, Illinois
Confidence and Horses: It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Ride as an Adult – at Hart Equine Therapy Center, Auburndale, Wisconsin
Gehrke’s 36th Annual Memorial Weekend Swamp Ride – at Gehrke’s Bar Swamp Inn, Clintonville, Wisconsin
In-Hand Trail / Horse and Rider Relaxation Techniques Workshops – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Mounted Shooting Clinic with Chad Little – at Outbuck Arena, Sheldon, Wisconsin
NIHJA Show - at Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, Wisconsin
Ride-a-Test and Rider Bio-Mechanics Clinic with Linda Sorensen – at Sorensen Equestrian Park, East Troy, Wisconsin
Summer Mini Fun Show Series – at OATs Rescue, Isanti, Minnesota
Temple Lipizzans Demo – at Kohl Children’s Museum, Glenview, Illinois
Under the Lights Show Series / Speed– at Tri-State Saddle Club, Dubuque, Iowa

May 28-29

2016 Memorial Weekend Trail Ride / Camping – at Island Riders Saddle Club, Pine Island, Minnesota
All Breed Open Horse Show / Wisconsin POAC Club – at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds, Plymouth, Wisconsin
Annual Memorial Weekend Moolah UBRA Barrel Race – at Houck Horse Company, North Branch, Minnesota
Bobby Harris Roping Clinic – at Rockin’ T Ranch, Barrington Hills, Illinois
Dressage Clinic with Jessica Jo Tate – at Gaea’s Farm, Walworth, Wisconsin
Evans Dairy Ride – at Nelson, Wisconsin
Fundamentals Clinic with Billy Yoder – at Withee, Wisconsin
IsAHA Memorial Day Show – at Jacobson Center, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa
Lily Spring Memorial Weekend Ride – at Lily, Wisconsin
Mike and Sherrylynn Johnson Clinic – at Oasis Equestrian Center, Lindstrom, Minnesota
Minnesota Palomino Horse Exhibitors – at Windom Arena, Windom, Minnesota
Ranch to Arena Spring Cow Camp / Branding – at Wildcat Mountain State Park, Ontario, Wisconsin
Setting Goals and Assessments – at C4 Horsemanship Learning Center, Hampton, Iowa
Sorensen Park May Schooling Show – at Sorensen Equestrian Park, East Troy, Wisconsin
Triple R Riding Club Ride – at Crocker Hills Horse Trail, Elton, Wisconsin
WPOAC Open Show – at Plymouth, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Ranch Horse Association Show – at Showtime Arena, Deerfield, Wisconsin
Women over 35 Confidence Clinic with Dennis Auslam – at Morton, Minnesota
WSCA Two-Day All Pleasure Show – at Barron County Fairgrounds, Rice Lake, 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 28-30

Iowa Paint Horse Memorial Day Classic – at Iowa Equestrian Center/Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Minnesota Pinto Spring Fling Show – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota

May 28-June 2

Tellington TTouch Training Clinic – at Eagle’s Wings Equine Center, Kirkland, Illinois

Saturday, May 28

9th Annual Lara Plamann Memorial Open Speed Show - at Clifford's Arena, Appleton, Wisconsin 
Beginner Eventing Clinic with Nicki Butler – at Stoney Acres Equestrian Center, Portage, Wisconsin
FFYF Spring Round-Up Open Horse Show – at Francis Field Youth Foundation, New Lenox, Illinois
Horse Show / Pleasure and Speed – at Redfield Saddle Club, Redfield, Iowa
Interactive Rider Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin
Just Because Jackpot / PEWC Double Points Show – at Tomah, Wisconsin
LilliCrest Open House – at LilliCrest Farm, Osseo, Wisconsin
Miniature Horse Clinic with Minnesota Miniature Horse Club – at Maple Crest Farm, Kenyon, Minnesota
Natural Horsemanship Groundwork Clinic – at Lewis Bottoms Farm, Palo, Iowa
Open Fundraiser Team Show – at Columbia County Fairgrounds, Portage, Wisconsin
Polk County Open 4-H / FFA Show – at Prairie Rose Arena, Elkhart, Iowa
Silver Buckle Show – at Plymouth, Minnesota
Trail Challenge – at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Red Oak, Iowa
USPC Show Jumping Qualifying Rally and Hunter/Jumper Show – at Washington County Fairgrounds, West Bend, Wisconsin
Wildfire Schooling Show – at Wildfire Farms, Maple Lake, Minnesota
Working Equitation Practice Day – at Karmik Acres, Woodstock, Illinois
WSCA Open Show – at Le Sueur Saddle Club Grounds, Le Sueur, Minnesota
Youth Pleasure and Speed Show – at Casey Saddle Club, Casey, 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.


May 29-30

Advancing Your Horsemanship with Ryan Rose – at The Horse First Farm, Brooklyn, Wisconsin

Sunday, May 29

Beaver Creek Saddle and Bridle Club Memorial Weekend Speed Show – at Oostburg, Wisconsin
IDCTA Mini Event and CT – at Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Minnesota Valley Rider All Pleasure WSCA Show – at Scott County Fairgrounds, Jordan, Minnesota
NEWPHA All Breeds Open Show – at Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Open Speed Show – at Casey Saddle Club, Casey, Illinois
Ride Right Pressure Proof Lessons – at Kuenzi Equestrian Events, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
St. Croix Saddlery Three-Ring Circus Schooling Show – at Carriage House Farm, Hugo, Minnesota
WAPHC Show – at Manitowoc Expo Grounds, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Monday, May 30

Memorial Day

Arrowhead Chloe Fruth Memorial Show – at Arrowhead Arena, Maple Lake, Minnesota
Beaver Creek Saddle and Bridle Club Memorial Weekend Pleasure Show – at Oostburg, Wisconsin
Boots. Bits and Spurs Invitational Barrel Race – at Showtime Arena, Deerfield, Wisconsin
Cutting and RCS for DBQ Regional Rodeo / High School Rodeo – at Brooks Arena, Sparta, Wisconsin
JCHP Memorial Day Open Show / Jefferson County 4-H Horse and Pony Project – at Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Memorial Day Cans and Steers – at Granite Falls, Minnesota
Oregon Horse Association 40th Annual Memorial Day Show – at Oregon, Wisconsin


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