Wendy Murdoch Clinic
Join Wendy Murdoch for a 3-day clinic, June 5, 6,7 at Kruidenier Second Chance Arena, Animal Rescue League of Iowa Wendy Murdoch has ridden since childhood in a variety of disciplines including...
View ArticleIowa Horse Council Trail Ride/Camp Out
You are invited to the Iowa Horse Council Trail Ride-Campout! Meet us at Stephens Forest, July 25-26 at 10am on the 25th for two days of various trail rides, and a potluck on Saturday evening. This...
View ArticleAttention All Artists!
The Iowa Horse Council is looking for an artistic interpretation of its theme for the 2016 Iowa Horse Fair – “Some of My Best Friends Are Horses!” All artwork must be: Suitable for adapting for use on...
View ArticleTRAIL RIDE SCHEDULED FOR JULY 25 & 26 CANCELLED!!
Due to poor trail condition (Trails are closed at Stephens Forest) and rains, heat and humidity forecast for this weekend the Iowa Horse Council Trail Ride scheduled for this weekend will have to be...
View Article2015 Iowa Horse Fair Highlight Photos
We’ve collected a few of our favorite memories of the 2015 Iowa Horse Fair in a collection of photo galleries. Click on the links below to view them all. Around the Fair Clinicians Drill Teams Driving...
View ArticleVisit The New ISU Extension Equine Science Page
As of today, the new Iowa State University Extension and Outreach/Equine Science page is online. The Extension encompasses both youth and adult programs. Youth programs consist of an annual Horse...
View Article2016 Iowa Horse Council Annual Meeting: Save The Date
Click on the image to download the program and registration form. Or Click Here to Complete the Online Registration Form then bring the registration fee to the meeting. Top 5 Reasons to Attend the...
View Article4th Annual Colt Starting Challenge
The 4th annual Colt Starting Challenge will be held at the Iowa Horse Fair, April 1-3, 2016 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. Interested contestants are encouraged to apply with an...
View ArticleAmerican Trails Webinar: Preventing Conflict
Hosted by the Iowa Horse Council Trails Committee Limited seating available — RSVP here today or email iowahorsetrail@gmail.com During this American Trails webinar, we will describe the ways in which...
View Article2016 Iowa Horse Fair Extreme Rider Challenge
Sunday, April 3 8:00AM – 11:00 AM A course designed to challenge your horsemanship skills. Open to all riders. Check –in: 7:30 – 8:00 am Walk-thru: 8:00 am sharp. No Horses. Begin: 8:20 am sharp...
View ArticleIowa DNR Seeks Equine Campground Hosts
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteer camp ground hosts at Brushy Creek State Park in the South Equine Campground. Hosts live on property and help DNR staff with light duties...
View ArticleNatures Solutions for People & Animals
Presentation Saurday, April 2 at 5:00 pm During the 2016 Iowa Horse Fair Presentation by Linda Stang, Juliane Fix & Cherie Ross Whether you are in the woods, field, ranch or at home, accidents...
View ArticleZebras at the Iowa Horse Fair – No Fooling!
Are Zebras horses? Well…close enough to be included on the Avenue of Breeds at the 2016 Iowa Horse Fair, presented by the Iowa Horse Council. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see these exotic...
View Article2016 Iowa Trails Summit
The 2016 Iowa Trails Summit will be held Friday, June 17 at the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy & Environmental Education, at the corner of Jennings Drive and Campus Street in...
View ArticleAttention All Artists!
The Iowa Horse Council is looking for an artistic interpretation of its theme for the 2017 Iowa Horse Fair – “The Horse: Artistry in Motion.” All artwork must be: Suitable for adapting for use on...
View ArticleCall for Local Presenters: 2017 Iowa Horse Fair
We continue to have people suggest different presenters (and we appreciate the leads!) for the Iowa Horse Fair. So, we thought we would open up some time for some local talent to give a presentation at...
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