July 5-10, 2016 - Horse highlights

The outdoor equestrian season heats up across the Upper Midwest, as horse lovers gallop past the Independence Day holiday weekend. Popular equine events on-deck in the area from Tuesday, July 5, through Sunday, July 10, include bull riding, equestrian training clinics, equine breed shows, fun shows, mounted shooting, open shows, ranch horse and roping competitions, speed events, and more.

Did you know … the second week of July is National Farriers Week?

Tuesday, July 5

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

Big Bang Summer Sizzler Barrel Series – at Freeborn County Fairgrounds, Albert Lea, Minnesota

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

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

July 6-10

Showplace Summertime I – at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Illinois

Wednesday, July 6

Open Ride – at Prairie Rose Arena, Elkhart, Iowa

Tempel Lipizzans Performance – at Tempel Farms, Old Mill Creek, Illinois

Tri-City RC 2016 Gymkhana – at Tri-City Riding Club, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

July 7-8

Mock Show Lessons – at Kuenzi Equestrian Events, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

July 7-9

Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo – at Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner, Wisconsin

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Thursday, July 7

Great Frontier Bull Riding – at Winona County Fair, St. Charles, Minnesota

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

July 8-10

Brent Graef Clinic / Foundation and Advancing – at Lakefield Farm, Grafton, Wisconsin

Dressage Clinic with Jen Truett at Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, Wisconsin

IASPHA Saddlebred Show – at Fields and Fences Equestrian Center, Gurnee, Illinois

Roebke’s Run HT / Area IV Championships – at Magister Equitum Stables, Hector, Minnesota

Roping Clinic – at Rockin U Ranch, Bagley, Minnesota

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Friday, July 8

2016 UMBHA All Breed Speed Show – at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, Wisconsin

3 Barrels 2 Hearts – at St. Croix County Fairgrounds, Glenwood City, Wisconsin

4K Plus Summer Series – at 4K Plus Arena, Viola, Illinois

Beaver Creek Saddle and Bridle Club Twilight Classic Speed Show – at Oostburg, Wisconsin

Bull Riding Blowout – at Marquette County Fairgrounds, Westfield, Wisconsin

Coulee Region Riders Club Gymkhana – at Holmen, Wisconsin

CWF/BHF NIHJA Shows – at Cross Winds Farm, Marengo, Illinois

Friday Night Show – at Pekin Riding Club, Pekin, Illinois

Friday Night Speed Show – at ROC Ranch, Spruce, Wisconsin

Racin’ at the Ranch – at Frieze Lake Ranch, Little Falls, Minnesota

Ranch Sorting / Private Practice – at Coyote Creek Tack and Stables, Sigel, Illinois

Summer Mini Fun Show Series – at OATs Rescue, Isanti, Minnesota

Under the Lights Show Series / Speed – at Tri-State Saddle Club, Dubuque, Iowa

Vermilion Barrel Race – at Vermilion County Fairgrounds, Oakwood, Illinois

July 9-10

1^st Annual Summer Classic Team Roping – at Cross My Heart Ranch, Chetek, Wisconsin

2016 UMBHA/IBHA All Breed Double-Judged Show with AQHA Reining and Ranch Riding – at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, Wisconsin

Advancing Your Riding with Tracy Porter – at The Farm, Milton, Wisconsin

Deb Davies Self Carriage Clinic – at Idlewild Farms, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

IBRA/NBHA Barrel Racing – at Over Yonder Ranch, Scandinavia, Wisconsin

Iowa Paint Horse Club Show – at Iowa Equestrian Center/Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Little Britches Rodeo – at Rock River Ranch, Neosho, Wisconsin

MIHJA Horse Show – at Wellspring Riding Academy, Kankakee, Illinois

Mosquito Run Ride – at Crow Hassan Park, Rogers, Minnesota

MSA Wisconsin State Shoot – at Outbuck Ranch Arena, Sheldon, Wisconsin

Northern Lights Versatility Ranch Horse Association Clinic and Schooling Competition – at Windom Arena, Windom, Minnesota

NWSC 2-Day Youth Show / Games – at Northwest Saddle Club, North Branch, Minnesota

Partners for Progress 2016 Benefit Open Horse Show / AQHA Introductory Show – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Silverwood Dressage – at Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, Wisconsin

Summer WSCA Pleasure and Game Show – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

Theresa Doherty Horsemanship Clinic / Balance Dressage Association – at County Line Equestrian Center, Cleveland, Wisconsin

USEF/USDF Dressage Show – at Circle E Stables, Seymour, 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, July 9

3^rd Annual Youth Drill Team Clinic / Rodeo City Riders Drill Team – at Manawa Rodeo Grounds, Manawa, Wisconsin

All Around Show / Dressage, Jump, Games – at Kuenzi Equestrian Events, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Bridle Path 4-H Horse Show – at Interstate Center, Bloomington, Illinois

BRR Speed Show – at Black River Riders, Medford, Wisconsin

Chance R Saddle Club Open WSCA Horse Show – at McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Minnesota

Great Frontier Bull Riding – at Edgerton, Minnesota

IDCTA Dressage and CT Schooling Show – at Sunflower Farms, Bristol, Wisconsin

Lake Effect Hunter Jumper Show – at Wild Wind Farm / Lake Effect Polocrosse and Equestrian Center Sheboygan, Wisconsin

LazyCreek Pleasure Show – at LazyCreek Farm, Juneau, Wisconsin

Marshfield Saddle Club Annual Open Horse Show – at Marshfield, Wisconsin

North Run Farm Hunter Schooling Show – at North Run Farm, Delano, Minnesota

Open Speed Show / Ozaukee County Horse and Pony Project – at Ozaukee County Fair Grounds, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Pleasure Show – at Lazy Creek Farm, Juneau, Wisconsin

Rustic Cowgirl Cattle Clinic – at Hillsboro, Wisconsin

S2 Horse Shows / Open Pleasure Show – at Camp Tapawingo, Metamora, Illinois

Somerset ISC Show / Illinois Short Circuit – at Cliffwood Farm, Richmond, Wisconsin

Sorensen Park July Schooling Show – at Sorensen Equestrian Park, East Troy, Wisconsin

Speed Show – at Dewitt County Riding Club, Lane, Illinois

Town and Country Saddle Club Show – at Prairie Rose Arena, Elkhart, Iowa

Tried n’ True South of the River Riders Open NSCA O-Mok-See Show – at Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington, Minnesota

UMBHA (Upper Midwest Buckskin Horse Association) Customer Appreciation Show – at Jackson County Fair Grounds, Black River Falls, Wisconsin

USPC Lake Effect Hunter/Jumper Show – at Risseauw’s Wild Ride Fields, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

UWRF Horseman’s Association Summer Show – at River Falls, Wisconsin

Waukau Flying Mane Club Pleasure Show – at Omro, Wisconsin

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

Youth Game Show – at Northwest Saddle Club Grounds, North Branch, Minnesota

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.

July 10-12

Minnesota High School Rodeo Finals / State Championship Rode – at Dead Broke Saddle Club, Hugo, Minnesota

Sunday, July 10

Badger Horse Show Association Show – at Rusty B Arena, Westfield, Wisconsin

Fun in the Sun Show – at Timeless Farm Hunters and Jumpers, Arena, Wisconsin

Harness Racing – at Marquette County Fairgrounds, Westfield, Wisconsin

Horse and Rider Challenge – at Kuenzi Equestrian Events, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Horsemanship Clinic with Dave Robart and Dan Grunewald – at Focus Farm, Helenville, Wisconsin

IDCTA Mini Event / CT / Dressage Show – at Winsom Farm, Beecher, Illinois

North Run Farm Dressage Schooling Show – at North Run Farm, Delano, Minnesota

Open Fun Speed Show – at Circle L Arena, Merrill, Wisconsin

Otter Creek Saddle Club Trophy and Ribbon Horse Show – at Terry Park Golf Course and Arena, Palmyra, Illinois

Quad County Saddle Club Horse Show – at Madrid, Iowa

South-End Mid-State Association Open WSCA Horse Show – at Scott County Fairgrounds, Jordan, Minnesota

Tempel Lipizzans Performance – at Tempel Farms, Old Mill Creek, Illinois

Waukau Flying Mane Club Speed Show – at Omro, Wisconsin

Western Dressage Clinic with Lynette Weldon – at Lost Creek Ranch, Beldenville, Wisconsin

Youth Pleasure Show – at Northwest Saddle Club Grounds, North Branch, Minnesota

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

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