July 18-24, 2016- Horse highlights

July’s third full week teems with exciting equestrian events in the Upper Midwest.

Continuing through July 23

2016 ARHA World Championship Show – at C Bar C Expo Center, Cloverdale, Indiana

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

Monday, July 18

No public equestrian events have been reported for this date.

Tuesday, July 19

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

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

Sweet Summertime Derby on the Field – at Seoul Creek Farm, West Bend, Wisconsin

July 20-23

USPC Lake Shore Region D Jamboree – at Ulao Meadows, Grafton, Wisconsin

July 20-24

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

Wednesday, July 20

Ranch Rodeo with Birch Coulee Arena – at Pope County Fair, Glenwood, Minnesota

Riding Obstacles, Position and Basic with Tracy Porter – at The Farm, Milton, Wisconsin

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

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

Tri-State SC Summer Buckle Series – at Tri-State Saddle Club, Dubuque, Iowa

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July 21-23

Open Ride Weekend – at Big Valley Ranch, Avoca, Wisconsin

July 21-24

Liberty Classic AQHA Shows – at Marshfield, Wisconsin

Minnesota Challenge Barrel Race / Speed Horse Expo – at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, Minnesota

Percheron Horse Association of America Youth/Novice Congress – at Dane County Fairgrounds, Madison, Wisconsin

Thursday, July 21

Extreme Obstacle Challenge – at The Farm, Milton, Wisconsin

Traditional Summer Gymkhana – at Red Ridge Ranch, Mauston, Wisconsin

Wazee Riders Show – at Black River Falls, Wisconsin

July 22-23

JJ Tate Dressage Clinic – at Wild Rose Farm, Walworth, Wisconsin

Sorensen Park Dressage July I – at Sorensen Equestrian Park, East Troy, Wisconsin

Equestrian event hosts and organizers: Please check existing weeks’ posts (corresponding to your events) before requesting your horse happening is added. It may already be listed on the site.)

July 22-24

Baroque Horse of the Midwest Spring Show – at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Cowboy Dressage Clinic with Eitan Beth Halachmy – at Dan Lynch Farms, Cross Plains, Wisconsin

Crystal Creek Ranch Three Day Drill Clinic with Kim and Danielle Crooks – at Big Valley Ranch, Avoca, Wisconsin

Showplace “B” Series – at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Illinois

Sweet Summertime Take II – at Seoul Creek Farm, West Bend, Wisconsin

July 22-31

AQHA Shows July Run – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

Friday, July 22

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

Building Effective Family Communication Using Horses – at Eagle’s Wings Equine Center, Kirkland, Illinois

Bulls and Barrels – at Central Burnett County Fair, Webster, Wisconsin

Championship Bulls-n-Barrels – at Barron County Fair, Rice Lake, Wisconsin

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

Great Northern Bull Riding – at Rice County Fair, Faribault, Minnesota

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

July 23-24

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

4-H Horse Show – at Sunnyview Expo Center, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

4K Plus Summer Series and Kids Event – at 4K Plus Arena, Viola, Illinois

Cowboy Dressage Clinic with Eitan Beth Halachmy – at Dan Lynch Farms, Cross Plains, Wisconsin

Deerpath Hunter Jumper Show – at Deerpath Stables, Conover, Wisconsin

Grinnell Saddle Club Open Horse Show – at Iowa Equestrian Center/Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Heart of Fun Horse Show – at Heart of Illinois Arena, Peoria, Illinois

Iowa Associated Saddle Club – at Fort Dodge, Iowa

Minnesota North Star Paint Horse Club Show – at Double F Arena, Hinckley, Minnesota

Silverwood Summer Horse Trials – at Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, Wisconsin

USEF/USDF Dressage at WEC I and II / Double Show – at Wisconsin Equestrian Center, DePere, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Paint Horse Club Show – at Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, Wisconsin

Saturday, July 23

National Day of the Cowboy

Circle T Saddle Club Fun Show – at Circle T Saddle Club, Thorp, Wisconsin

Fundamentals of Natural Horsemanship – at Jester park Equestrian Center, Granger, Iowa

Horsin for Fun 4D Barrel Race – at Central Iowa Fairgrounds, Marshalltown, Iowa

Iron Works Summer Series Horse Show – at Iron Horse Polo Stables, Sussex, Wisconsin

Mane Event Ride 2016 / Caledonia Conservancy – at Neubauer Farm, Racine, Wisconsin

Open Horse Show / Illinois State Buckskin Association– at Stagecoach Pass Farm, Durand, Illinois

Professional Bulls-n-Barrels – at Allamakee County Fairgrounds, Waukon, Iowa

Riding Obstacles, Position and Basics Clinic with Tracy Porter – at The Farm, Milton, Wisconsin

Star Light Equine Assisted Coaching Summer Blast Fundraiser – at Rising Star Stables, Valders, Wisconsin

St. George’s Equestrian Center Dressage Schooling Show – at St. George’s Equestrian Center, Stillwater, Minnesota

Wisconsin Appaloosa Horse Club Team Tournament Extravaganza – at Manitowoc, Wisconsin

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, July 24

County Mounties Open Hunter/Jumper and Dressage Show – at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds, Plymouth, Wisconsin

Extreme Obstacle Challenge with Tracy Porter – at The Farm, Milton, Wisconsin

Pepin Trailblazers Fair Show and Trail Ride – at Arkansaw, Wisconsin

IDCTA Dressage and CT – at Hannaberry Farm, Crete, Illinois

2016 Kenosha County 4-H Open Pleasure Series (rain date/rescheduled from May 15) – at Kenosha County Fairgrounds, Wilmot, Wisconsin

Lake Effect Polocrosse Skills Camp with Dori Johnson – at Wild Wind Farm, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Open Fun Speed Show / Saddle Up and Run for St. Jude Fundraiser – at Circle L Arena, Merrill, Wisconsin

PTS Open Hunter/Jumper Show – at Fields and Fences Equestrian Center, Gurnee, Illinois

Ride Right Pressure Proof Lessons – at Kuenzi Equestrian Events, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Tack Sale – at Mighty Mare Meadows, Janesville, Wisconsin

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

Veteran’s Picnic – at Stepping Stone Farms, Franksville, Wisconsin

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

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