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Newspaper

Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1981

Page

17

Midwest Horse Fair returns to Dane County Expo Center

Crowds are expected for the second annual Midwest Horse Fair at the Dane County Expo Center in Madison. The Wisconsin State Horse Council sanctions the event produced by On Course Promotions Inc. It will feature demonstrations by 26 breed and equestrian associations, daily seminars by equine experts, and a Parade of Breeds. More than 120 horses and ponies will participate in non competitive demonstrations across disciplines. Featured associations include Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association, Wisconsin Morgan Horse Club, Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association, and many others. Highlights include a Parade of Breeds, Pleasure in Motion performance, USET Day, a fashion show, and a novice farriers contest. Hours are 9 to 9 Saturday and 9 to 6 Sunday. Admission is 3 dollars for adults and 1.50 for children under 12.

Dane County Expo Center Madison Wisconsin State Horse Council On Course Promotions Inc Kiel Leslie McDonald

Pleasure in Motion review at Midwest Horse Fair details gaits

UW Extension horse specialist Ray Antoniewicz explains gait differences help distinguish breeds and aid in competition and breeding. The two day Midwest Horse Fair at Dane County Expo Center Madison features a Pleasure in Motion demonstration on April 25, plus 26 breed and equestrian demos seminars and displays. Admission is 3 dollars adults 1.50 children under 12.

Antoniewicz Dane County Expo Center Madison

Midwest Horse Fair to host first farrier competition

The 1981 Midwest Horse Fair will stage its inaugural novice horseshoeing contest this weekend starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. Open to current students or recent graduates from recognized farrier programs, the event features two classes eagle eye shoe making and open horseshoeing. Winners are crowned per class with an overall champion and Burt Trophies honors the top exhibitor and school. Wayne Raegar of Oconomowoc serves as judge.

Eagle Eye Midwest Horse Fair Burt Trophies of Marshfield Wayne Raegar Oconomowoc Raegar Elkhorn

Equine Management Program Opens At Lakeshore Institute

The Lakeshore Technical Institute opened a new equine building on April 12 featuring stables for 20 horses an 80 by 130 foot indoor arena a wash rack forge room classroom and energy efficient solar heating. The program costs about 16 per credit with 32 credits a year totaling around 400 dollars per student. Graduates find work on horse farms saddle shops and feed mills with some taking summer riding instructor jobs and others remaining in the field.

Wisconsin Job Service Lakeshore

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