Monday

November 30-December 6, 2015 - Horse highlights



Equestrians across the Upper Midwest choose from multiple horse events, as November comes to a close, and December opens. Top picks for the week include breed shows, equestrian socials, open shows, schooling shows, tack sales, training clinics, and more.

Catch this roster of equestrian events across the Upper Midwest from Monday, November 30, through Sunday, December 6. This lineup, though perhaps not exhaustive, includes as many Upper Midwestern horse highlights as possible for the specified period. As always, equestrians, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, and other attendees do well to contact event hosts or organizers directly for show bills, flyers, or additional information. Many of these equestrian events require advance sign-ups.


Monday, November 30

Cyber Monday

No public equestrian events reported.

Tuesday, December 1


Holiday Party for Friends and Family – at Dover Saddlery, Libertyville, Illinois

Wednesday, December 2

No public equestrian events reported.


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December 3-6 

Ledges Winter Series – at Ledges Sporting Horses, Roscoe, Illinois 

Thursday, December 3

Unbranded Film Screening – at Carmike Cinemas Wynnson, Johnston, Iowa

December 4-5

Horse Crazy 3rd Annual Holiday Market – at Ramada MSP Airport at the Mall, Bloomington, Minnesota

December 4-6

Dominique Barbier French Classical Dressage Clinic – at Jill McCrae Farm, Grayslake, Illinois
West 20 Annual Open House and Presentation of Horses for Sale – at West 20 Ranch and Saddle Company, East Troy, Wisconsin

Friday, December 4


Cattle Work / RSVP Only - at Coyote Creek Ranch, Sigel, 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.


December 5-6

Missy Ransehousen Jumping and Dressage Clinic – at Country View Equestrian Estate, West Bend, Wisconsin
Studious Horse Clinic with Sue Leep and Jill Gross Worman – at Brighton Farm, Antioch, Illinois
Theresa Doherty Horsemanship Clinic – at Kettlebrook Farm, Campbellsport, Wisconsin

Saturday, December 5

Beat the Blues Open Show – at Heartland Stables, Custer, Wisconsin *** CANCELED ***
Christmas Tack and Pony Special – at Central Iowa Exchange, Aplington, Iowa
Equine Core Balancing Clinic with John Stagg – at Plum Lake Dressage, Sayner, Wisconsin
Horse Show / Saddleseat and More – at Meadowood Farm, Brillion, Wisconsin
Robin Moorland Memorial Fall Speed Show - at Black Hawk College, Galva, Illinois 

Tack and Gift Sale – at Quality Farms, Bristol, Wisconsin
UBRA Certified Barrel Racing Winter Series – at High Island Arena, Henderson, Minnesota


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


Sunday, December 6


Holiday Party – at Imanok Farm, Wadsworth, Illinois
Hoof Wear Patterns with Foot Fall Interpretation – at Carbondale, Illinois
Open Hunter/Jumper Show – at Fields and Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, Illinois
RSNC Ranch Sorting - at Brooks Arena, Sparta, Wisconsin
Schooling Show – at Dassenbrook Stable, Elburn, Illinois
Special Christmas Tack and All-Breed Horse Sale – at Jackson Livestock Company, Jackson, Minnesota
Working Equitation Schooling Show – at Diamond Acres, Woodstock, Illinois

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Saturday

November 23-29, 2015 - Horse highlights




Thanksgiving week brings a bunch of horse happenings to the Upper Midwest. Top picks include cattle working, speed events, training clinics, tack sales, and more. Here’s a run-down of equestrian events on the books across the Upper Midwest from Monday, November 23, through Sunday, November 29. This listing, though perhaps not exhaustive, includes as many Upper Midwestern horse highlights as possible for the specified period. As always, equestrians, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, and other attendees are admonished to contact event hosts or organizers directly for show bills, flyers, or additional information. Many of these equestrian events require advance sign-ups.



Monday, November 23

No public equestrian events reported.

Tuesday, November 24

No public equestrian events reported.


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Wednesday, November 25

No public equestrian events reported.

Thursday, November 26

THANKSGIVING

No public equestrian events reported.

November 27-28

Boots and Spurs Tack Sale - at Ellsworth, Wisconsin

November 27-29

Gordyville Turkey Run 4 AQHA Shows – at Gordyville USA, Gifford, 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.


Friday, November 27

BLACK FRIDAY

Cattle Work / RSVP Only and Black Friday Sale – at Coyote Creek Tack and Stables, Sigel, Illinois
There Once Was a Barn 2nd Annual Holiday Boutique – at Willard, Wisconsin
Turkey Run Classic – at Rawlings 4R Arena, Delavan, Illinois
WOJO's Rodeo Circuit Finals - at Sanford Center, Bemidji, Minnesota

November 28-29

JJ Tate Dressage Clinic – at Gaea’s Farm, Walworth, Wisconsin


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


Saturday, November 28

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

All Game Show – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota
Black Saturday Sale - at Aces and Eights Western Wear, Farina, Illinois
Cowboy Christmas Tack Auction - at Do Drop Inn, Jerseyville, Illinois
Open Barn / TAIL (Total Arabian Interactive Learning) Program – at Jessica Cole Training Stables, Baraboo, Wisconsin
Sidesaddle Clinic – at Hendrik Stables, Kingston, Illinois
Small Business Saturday Sale – at Coyote Creek Tack and Stables, Sigel, Illinois
Smarty Team Roping Series - at Black Hawk College, Galva, Illinois
Tack Swap and Small Business Saturday Sale – at Double F Arena, Hinckley, Minnesota

Sunday, November 29

Jackpot 4D Barrel Racing and Pole Bending – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

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