Events & Rides 2008
2008 promises to be a very exciting year for our members. We have many trail rides scheduled (see below), members showing at three State Horse Expositions (MN, SD & WI), and our annual Fun Show. We hope you will join us!
Highlights
- MAPFHA 2008 Fun Show
Event Description
The MAPFHA Fun Show is a family event for both participants and spectators. The show is dedicated as a fun learning event for riders and horses alike. Informal competition is the name of the game. Twenty four classes will be held that include the Largo race, Corto race, Slow race, Egg race, and the new Figure 8 and Jumping class. Participation is open to all MAPFHA riders regardless of breed. You must have a current negative Coggins report to event your horse.
When: June 14, 2008
Where: Clearwater Rodeo Grounds, Clearwater, MN
Need More Info? Click Here! Fun Show Information
A big thank you to those who have been a volunteer, judge, sponsor, donator, and/or participate of the raffles and auctions. Because of you, your Fun Show is a success!
Upcoming Events - 2008 Trail Ride Schedule
Our first trail ride of the year at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near Rogers, MN is set as a special event. Everyone is invited to attend whether you come for the Saturday Social or come to camp for the weekend, with or without your horse. This will be a great opportunity for non-members to stop in and find out what the heart of MAPFHA is all about. Don't miss this event! To sponsor any of the rides below, to add a ride to the schedule, or for other trail ride information, please email Sharon Gallagher. Sponsorship is easy. Just be the contact person for the ride and help participants organize - with a pot-luck meal if that is desired.
- May 2008
2ND - 3RD CROW HASSAN PARK RESERVE - Rogers, MN Saturday afternoon Social & Potluck SPECIAL EVENT! Come for the day or weekend.
23RD - 26TH PILSBURY STATE FOREST - Pillager, MN Memorial day weekend.
- June 2008
7TH - 8TH SIBLEY COUNTY PARK - Henderson, MN Rush River Rec. Area 507-248-3230
- July 2008
3RD - 6TH UPPER SIOUX AGENCY STATE PARK - Granite Falls, MN 320-564-4777
19TH - 20TH RUNNING DEER RANCH - Rochester, MN Jim & Sue Bartels' Ranch 507-282-8315 CANCELLED!!
- August 2008
2ND - 3RD FORT RIDGELY STATE PARK - Fairfax, MN 507-426-7840
13TH - 20TH WILDCAT MOUNTAIN & KICKAPOO VALLEY - Wisconsin END OF THE TRAIL CAMP GROUND come any days you like. 608-337-4738 (winter months: 520-275-7420)
AUG 29TH - SEPT 1ST GEORGE WASHINGTON STATE FOREST, TOGO HORSE CAMP - Togo, MN Labor Day weekend 218-254-7979
- September 2008
NO RIDES CURRENTLY SCHEDULED The Zumbro Bottoms Ride has been cancelled as the bridge will not be open.
- October 2008
3RD - 5TH MAPLEWOOD STATE PARK - Pelican Rapids, MN 218-863-8383
17TH - 19TH HAY CREEK - Redwing, MN
2008 Horse Events in the Region
- South Dakota
SD Horse Fair
Rapid City, SD
March 14 - 16
SD State Fair
Huron, SD
Aug. 28 - Sept 1
- North Dakota
ND State Fair
Minot, ND
July 18 - 26
- Minnesota
Central MN Horse Fest
St. Cloud, MN
April 5 - 6
MN Horse Expo
St. Paul, MN
April 25 - 27
Southern MN Horse Classic
Albert Lea
June 20 - 22
MN State Fair
St. Paul, MN
Aug. 21 - Sept. 1
- Wisconsin
WI Horse Expo
Madison, WI
April 18 - 20
Horse-A-Rama
Manitowoc, WI
April 12 - 13
- Iowa
Horse Fair
Des Moines, IA
March 30 - April 1
Cinco De Mayo
Des Moines, IA
May 6
IA State Fair
Des Moines, IA
August 7 - 17