The Missouri Equine Council Annual Horse Celebration
This year is honoring the Missouri Equine Council’s 20th anniversary. Put together to be an event horse lovers of all levels can have fun and interact with quality equestrian professionals in all fields.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their mounts and ride in a dressage clinic with Olympic equestrian Dianna Rankin. Or have Ryan Gengrich from RFD-TV help you school your problem horse.
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*Update – 2009 DC I results
HITS Thermal Desert Circuit I
The first part of the Thermal Desert Circuit a series which runs from Jan through March every year. Held at one of the largest hunter/jumper horse show venues in the US, the Desert Horse Park is 230 acres with 14 competition rings, including a covered ring.
Shopping & Dining
There is also a desert marketplace during the shows selling equestrian wares as well as casual dining options.
Showing ranges from Grand Prix show jumping to classes for novice and experienced riders.
DC I features
No admission charge Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday admission is $5 per person, and children under 12 are free.
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2009 United States Pony Club Annual Meeting
An all around horse fair which is as geared towards the kids who ride the ponies and the parents who love them. Learn about horse management, care, and how you can enrich your local chapter of Pony Club.
The event allows visitors to interact and learn from national examiners, horse management instructors, renowned coaches as well as advanced riders.
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*Update: show & rodeo results
2009 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
The tradition of this show dates back to 1896 when the first stock show took place along the banks of Marine Creek in north Fort Worth. Since then it has become a yearly tradition not just for horse people, but for ranchers and farmers alike.
The festivities include livestock exhibitions, auctions, commercial exhibits and rodeo demonstrations all geared towards family fun, entertainment and learning.
Jan 16 – Feb 8
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13th Annual Maryland Horse World Expo
For horse lovers of all types this is a large expo with a lot to offer the horse community. All activities in the two arenas and two seminar halls are indoor & heated.
Events & Activities Include
Speakers come from all facets of the horse industry and many offer riding clinics that visitors can participate in.
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Partner Pferd Equestrian Fair
Geared towards horse lovers of all types this is a large show with a great deal of activities including the expo, a sales exhibition, shows and a professional forum.
The fair is one of the largest events of its kind in central Germany and last year they attracted 56,000 visitor and 250 exhibitors.
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Cheval Passions Expo – Avignon Equestrian Festival is an event celebrating horses and equestrians featuring 250 exhibitors and seven halls. There horse enthusiasts will find equestrian equipment, careers, training info, competitions, tourism, accessories in addition to stud shows, an equestrian cabaret and a large trade show.
There are 8 major competitions that round out the festival
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*Update: 2009 Championship Results
American Quarter Horse Association Fort Dodge Versatility Ranch Horse Championships. Highlights and promotes the athletic ability and versatility of quarter horses in 5 different categories.
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The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Convention is an opportunity for horse professionals of all breeds and disciplines to come together. The convention was created to honor those in the horse community who performed at the highest level throughout the year; and to prepare for the horse sports and competition of the coming year.
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A quick note to let readers know that I’ve updated the 2009 Equestrian Events Schedule with equine events from around the globe.
It may never be possible to get them all, but I’ve collected as many of the big events as I could find. If anyone knows of an event, show, festival, expo, fair, or race that should be on the calendar, let me know and I’ll add it.
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*Update WEF Results
Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Hunters, Jumpers & Dressage Show
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This page will update as the results come in, so be sure to bookmark it (ctrl+D) and check back periodically.
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