Horse Days 2011 August 18, 2011

– Horse Days 2011 will bring a three-day family-friendly equine exposition to the Boone County Fairgrounds from August 19-21.
Horse Days 2011 highlights include a PRCA Rodeo, Professional Horse Pulls, Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge Race, Breyer Model Horse Show, Equi-Soccer, Horse Trailer Rodeo, Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show, Gamblers Choice Jumper Classic, Mini Event with Dressage Rider Test, Mounted Games, , Late Night Barrel Racing, and a Wisconsin Open Horse Show.
Horse Days 2011 will also offer an American Bull Dog Confirmation Show, Cowboy Church (with Crystal Lyons), Dog Agility Demonstration, Iron Dog Competition, Disc Dog Competition, Pancake Breakfasts, Puppy and Dog Obedience Classes, Petting Zoo and more.
So far, these popular clinicians have joined the roster for Horse Days 2011: Steve Lantvit, Mike Branch, Dan Burke, Rick Burten, T.J. Clibborn, Dan Grunewald, Harmony Horsemanship, Dave Kluge, Tracy Porter, Jamie Price, Julie Realy, Mel Haas, Donna Irvin, Rob Robinson, Mary Vanderloop, and Stefanie Reinhold. Presenters represent a variety of equestrian pursuits: dressage, driving, eventing, jumping, natural horsemanship, reining and rodeo.
Workshops will discuss colt starting, composting, horse camping, stall building, trailering and many other topics of interest to horse keepers, farm keepers and pet owners.
“Our goal is to create a weekend show that is fun, educational and affordable,” said Brian Lamb, Horse Days 2011 coordinator. “This will be a great weekend for people to bring their horses and dogs to participate, or just come and watch.”
In addition, a growing roster of vendors will showcase a full range of animal products and equipment in an on-site trade show particularly for horses and dogs, with many exclusive Horse Days 2011 promotions.
Admission to Horse Days 2011 will be $7.00 (minus a $2.00 discount for equine breed association members). Seniors (over age 65) and children (under age 12) will be admitted free. We also offer an all inclusive "Fun Pass" for $35.00. Call 815-703-2870 for more details.

Both rustic and full campsites are available on the event grounds.
Vendor spots may still be reserved for Horse Days 2011.
Horse Days 2011 updates may be found at http://www.horsedays.net and on Facebook and Twitter,

Official Website: http://www.horsedays.net