June 6-12, 2016- Horse highlights

Upper Midwest horse lovers pick from scores of horse shows, training clinics, and other equestrian attractions during June’s first full week. Top equine events scheduled from Monday, June 6, through Sunday, June 12, include barrel races, cow horse events, equine breed shows, fun shows, gymkhanas, horse training clinics, open shows, rodeos, speed shows, team roping, trail rides, and more.

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

Ongoing through June 11

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

Monday, June 6

Monday Horse Sale – at R and J Arena, Verndale, Minnesota

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

June 7-12

Showplace Spring Spectacular I – at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Illinois

Tuesday, June 7

5^th 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

Team Roping – at Wagner/Hillman, Minnesota

Wednesday, June 8

Bucking Cutter Barrel Series – at Ukkestad Arena, Rushford, Minnesota

Open Ride – at Prairie Rose Arena, Elkhart, Iowa

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June 9-12

Denison QH Show – at Crawford County Fairgrounds, Denison, Iowa

High School Rodeo State Finals – at Richland Center, Wisconsin

Thursday, June 9

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

June 10-12

Donal Hancock Horsemanship Clinic – at Transitions Equestrian Center, La Porte, Indiana

Foundation Horsemanship Clinic with Justin Mundt – at Wrisky Ranch, Prescott, Wisconsin

Lee Smith Horsemanship Clinic – at RNR Ranch and Tack, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

NIHJA Horse Show – at Red Gate Farm, Hawthorne Woods, Illinois

North Star Gaited Horse Club Spring Trail Ride and Campout – at St. James Retreat, Shawano, Wisconsin

Roebke’s Run CCI/CIC I and II and HT – at Magister Equitum Stables, Hector, Minnesota

Saddlelite Riders Saddle Club WSCA Show at Washington County Fair Grounds, Stillwater, Minnesota

Trail/Cow Clinic – at Lazy S Stables, Oak Park, Minnesota

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June 10-13

Ranch Roping and Cow Working Clinic – at Lost Grove Stables, Eldridge, Iowa

June 10-19

POA Show – at Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona, Minnesota

Friday, June 10

8^th Annual Winneshiek Firemen’s Bull Bash – at Winnesiek County Fairgrounds, Decorah, Iowa

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

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

Coulee Region Riders Club Gymkhana – at Holmen, Wisconsin

Fox Hollow Farm Summer Jackpot Open 4D Barrel Races – at Fox Hollow Arena, Le Sueur, Minnesota

PRCC Friday Night Lights WSCA Game Show – at Polk County Fairgrounds, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

School’s Out for the Summer / Jackpot Barrels and Poles – at St. Croix County Fairgrounds, Glenwood City, Wisconsin

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

Washington County 4-H Horse Twilight Show – at Washington County Fair Park, West Bend, Wisconsin

June 11-12

23^rd Annual Your Northerfield Sportsmen’s Club Horse Trail Ride – at York Ball Club, Osseo, Wisconsin

3Cans4Crohns / Tuff Enuf Ranch – at JJ Arena, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

All American Miniature Horse Show – at Iowa Equestrian Center/Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

ApDRA Ride – at Palmyra, Wisconsin

Columbus Carriage Festival – at Fireman’s Park, Columbus, Wisconsin

Dune Riders Pony Club Little “d” Rally – at Bittersweet Farm, Pickett, Wisconsin

Iowa Associated Saddle Club – at Fort Dodge, Iowa

Iowa Palomino Exhibitors Association – at Ellsworth Equestrian Center, Iowa Falls, Iowa

Member Appreciation Ranch Clinic – at Idlewild Farms, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

NBHA Barrel Racing – at Lazy L Arena, Mondovi, Wisconsin

Northern Lights Versatility Ranch Horse Association – at UWRF, River Falls, Wisconsin

Outbuck Barrel and Speed Show Summer Buckle Series – at Outbuck Arena, Sheldon, Wisconsin

RCPC Dressage and CT Show – at Racine County Pony Club, Racine, Wisconsin

Reined Cow Horse Clinic with Lance Scheffel – at Twin Oaks Performance Arena, Loyal, Wisconsin

UBRA at Tuff Enuf Ranch, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

USDF Adult Clinic with Betsy Steiner and Kathy Connelly – at Tempel Farm, Old Mill Creek, Illinois

UWRF Schooling Competition – at University of Wisconsin, River Falls, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Charity Classic Horse Show – at Jefferson, Wisconsin

Working Equitation Schooling Show and Clinic – at Team Hall Stables, Richmond, Illinois

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 11

2016 Twi-Light Show Series – at Washington County Fair Park, West Bend, Wisconsin

4^th Annual Larry Hess Memorial and Fun Show – at Kickin S Stables, Center Point, Iowa

AQHA Show – at Northwest Saddle Club Grounds, North Branch, Minnesota

Beginners Roping Clinic – at RNR Ranch and Tack, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

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

Cutting Jackpot and Sorting Practice – at Racine, Minnesota

Fundamentals of Natural Horsemanship – at Double K Equine, Brimfield, Illinois

Gallatin County Speed Show – at New Fairground Arena, Ridgway, Illinois

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

Midwest Gypsy Horse Association Show – at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Jefferson, Wisconsin
MS Talk Fundraiser Show - at  DeWitt County Riding Club, Lane, Illinois

North-End Mid State Association Open WSCA Horse Show – at Carver County Fairgrounds, Waconia, Minnesota

Obstacle Course Challenge – at Changing Winds Equine Therapy, Withee, Wisconsin

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

Pleasure and Speed Fundraiser Horse Show – at Dewitt County Riding Club, Lane, Illinois

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

Speed Show – at ROC Ranch, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin

Three Barrels Two Hearts One Dream / Triple R Riding Club Fun Show – at Smoking Gun Ranch, Antigo, Wisconsin

Trail Ride and Pig Roast Fundraiser for Brett Folkedahl – at Kewauskum, Wisconsin

Tried n’ True South of the River Riders Open NSCA O-Mok-See Show – at Simons Arena, Cannon Falls, Minnesota

Waukau Flying Mane Club Pleasure Show – at Omro, Wisconsin

West 20 Open Pleasure Horse Series – at West 20 Ranch and Saddle Company, East Troy, Wisconsin

Working Equitation Schooling Show – at Karmik Acres, Woodstock, Illinois

WSCA Games Show – at Washington County Fairgrounds, Stillwater, 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.

Sunday, June 12

Iowa Pepper’s Legacy Horse Show – at Hidden Tower Stable, Harvard, Illinois

2016 Kenosha County 4-H Open Pleasure Series – at Kenosha County Fairgrounds, Wilmot, Wisconsin

ABU Arabian Horse Club Open Horse Show – at Francis Field Fairground, New Lenox, Wisconsin

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

Barron County Open Fun Show – at Barron County Fairgrounds, Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Dressage and Jumping Show / Ozaukee County Horse and Pony Project – at Ozaukee County Fair Grounds, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Fun Show – at Barron County Fairgrounds, Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Hoofbeats for Charity to Benefit Central Illinois Riding Therapy – at Bloomington, Illinois

IDCTA Mini Event and CT – at Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire, Illinois

Open Ride – at Prairie Rose Arena, Elkhart, Iowa

Peppers Legacy Open Horse Show – at Hidden Tower Stables, Harvard, Illinois

PTS/Place to Start Open Hunter Jumper Show – at Cross Winds Farm, Marengo, Wisconsin

Quad County Saddle Club Horse Show – at Madrid, Iowa

RCPC Dressage Schooling Show – at Racine County Pony Club, Racine, Wisconsin

River Run Pony Club Free Riding Lesson and Open House – at Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, Wisconsin

Rock County Horse and Pony Club Open Speed Show – at Shotliff Farms, Evansville, Wisconsin

Silver Buckle Summer Series – at Plymouth, Minnesota

Tracy Porter Trail and Obstacle Clinic – at Lakefield Farm, Grafton, Wisconsin

Waukau Flying Mane Club Speed Show – at Omro, Wisconsin

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

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