Mane Dates: Horsing Around in the Upper Midwest: April 25-May 1, 2016- Horse highlights

As April gives way to May, Upper Midwestern equestrians trot off to tons of horse shows, speed events, trail rides, training clinics and other horse highlights.

Monday, April 25

Developing the Rider / Interactive Rider Workshops – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

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

Paula Curtis Clinic – at Wild Wind Farm, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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

April 26-May 1

Dena Kirkpatrick Barrel Racing Clinic #1 and #2 – at Showtime Arena, Deerfield, Wisconsin

Tuesday, April 26

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

Wednesday, April 27

Lateral Work Interactive Equine Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

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April 28-May 1

Rolex Three Day Event – at Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Kentucky

Showplace Spring Warm Up I – at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Illinois

Thursday, April 28

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

Film Screening: Horses That Heal (with Horse Power Healing Center) – at Mukwonago Public Library, Mukwonago, Wisconsin

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

Women’s Connection Group – at Discovery Horse / Dandelion Farm, Brainerd, Minnesota

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April 29-May 1

MNHSRA Regional Rodeo – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

NBHA/NRF Futurity Stop Barrel Race – at Double F Arena, Hinckley, Minnesota

POA Show – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota

Friday, April 29

Intensified Groundwork / Horse and Rider Relaxation Techniques Workshop – at First Class Horse Complex, Bristol, Wisconsin

Mozaun McKibben Clinic – at JB Ranch, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Playing 7 Games On Line / Getting Ready to Ride – at Blush Acres, Worthington, Iowa

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April 30-May 1

2015-2016 Barrel Challenge Series – at Chism Trail Ranch, Merrill, Wisconsin

Amy Larson Dressage and Western Dressage Clinic – at RNR Ranch and Tack, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

Gaited Horse Clinic – at Mane View Stables, Shelbyville, Illinois

Horse Judging Clinic with John Greenall – at Ellsworth Equestrian Center, Iowa Falls, Iowa

Hub Club Spring Pleasure Driving Clinic – at Adams Farm, Rockton, Illinois

Introduction to Parelli and the 7 Games / Getting Ready for Trail Riding – at Blush Acres, Worthington, Iowa

Jane Braddock Focused Riding Dressage and Eventing Clinic – at Focused Riding Center, Hager City, Wisconsin

Long Lining Clinic with Richard Malmgren – at Gaea’s Farm, Walworth, Wisconsin

Minnesota POAC Early Bird Show – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota

North Central Reining Horse Association Show/Kirkwood Rein-in – at Iowa Equestrian Center/Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Ranch Horse Clinic with Barry Fagerstrom – at Moonlit Meadows Performance Horses, Denmark, Wisconsin

Ranch Riding Clinic with Mozaun McKibben – at JB Ranch, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Reined Cow Horse Clinic – at LRS Performance Horses, Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Sibley County Posse – at Morton, Minnesota
WDCTA Dressage Clinic with Thomas A. Poulin - at Rosebury Farm, Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Wisconsin NBHA Open Barrel Race – at Mueller’s Arena, Montfort, 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, April 30

2016 Fat Fear and Fifty Clinic I – at II Bit Ranch, Columbus, Wisconsin

2^nd Anniversary Sale / Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas – at Tim Nolan Arena, Marion, Wisconsin

2^nd Annual UW-Madison ACHA Clinic / Advancing the Horse-Rider Relationship with Dan Grunewald and TJ Clibborn – at Madison, Wisconsin *** CANCELED ***

6^th Annual Mane Event for Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center – at Aviston Legion Hall, Aviston, Illinois

Bridles and Liberty Savvy Series – at Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch, Duluth, Minnesota

Cans and Steers – at Henderson, Minnesota

Cowboy Dressage / Youth Clinic – at Opagon Farm, Edgerton, Wisconsin

Cutting and RCH for Tomah Regional / High School Rodeo – at Brooks Arena, Sparta, Wisconsin

Educational Hoof Care Workshop with Mike Bronson – at Fountain City, Wisconsin

Equine Core Balancing with John C. Stagg – at Plum Lake Dressage, Sayner, Wisconsin

Fear Clinic – at Lakefield Farm, Grafton, Wisconsin

Fun Speed Show – at LazyCreek Farm, Juneau, Wisconsin

Introduction to Roping Clinic = at Tiger Lake Ranch, Norwood Young America, Minnesota

JJ Legacy Event – at High Island Arena, Henderson, Minnesota

NBHA MN Barrel Race – at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, Stewartville, Minnesota

NEWDA Pre-Intro Leadline Clinic – at Walnut Acres Equestrian Center, Tomah, Wisconsin

Pratt Fundamentals of Natural Horsemanship Clinic – at Doubletree Stables and Tack, Manchester, Iowa

Pre-Intro Lead Line Dressage Clinic – at Juneau/Prairie du Sac/Tomah, Wisconsin (3 locations concurrently)

Spring Fun Show – at Big Valley Ranch, Winona, Minnesota
Tack Sale - at Grand Hannover Farm, Davenport, Iowa
Texas Hold ‘Em and Euchre Tournament for White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center – at Cross Creek Golf Course, Morrison, Illinois

The Mane Event – at Aviston American Legion Hall, Aviston, Illinois

West Wisconsin Dressage Association Schooling Show – at River Bluff Farm, Elk Mound, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Cowboy Dressage Youth Clinic – at Opagon Farm, Edgerton, Wisconsin

Working Equitation Clinic with Howard Peet and Erica Peet – at Karmik Acres, Woodstock, Illinois

WPHC Ride the Pattern Ranch Riding Demonstration Clinic with Mozaun McKibben – at Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, Wisconsin

Youth Clinic – at Western Connection Ranch, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

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, May 1

Cutting and RCH / High School Rodeo for Arcadia Regional – at Brooks Arena, Sparta, Wisconsin

Madison Mounted Police Open House – at The Horse First Farm, Brooklyn, Wisconsin

MnDRA I Ride – at Sand Dunes State Park, Orrock, Minnesota

Open Horse Show – at Stagecoach Pass Farm, Durand, Illinois

Open House 2016 – at The Horse First Farm, Brooklyn, Wisconsin

Parelli Level II On-line Workshop – at Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch, Duluth, Minnesota

Pre-Intro Lead Line Dresage Demo – at Juneau, Wisconsin

Quad County Saddle Club Horse Show – at Madrid, Iowa

Show Day – at Brandon Trailblazers Saddle Club, Rowley, Iowa

WIFQHA (Wisconsin Foundation Quarter Horse Association) Spring Clinic with Billy Yoder and Matt Davison – at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, Wisconsin