Events & Rides 2010

2010 promises to be another active year for our members. We
have many trail rides scheduled (see below), members showing at
State Horse Expositions, and our annual 2010 Fun Show with tentative
plans for a 2nd Fun Show near the end of summer. We hope you
will join in!
Please keep in mind that there are many opportunities for
volunteering at events. You will find a list of some on the 'Contact
Us' page; scroll to the bottom.
Why volunteer? Because as a member, you
are MAPFHA. The Board of Directors are no more and no less regular
members in whom fellow MAPFHA members have put their trust. They
volunteer their time to help ensure the Paso Fino horse endures and
so those of us that know how special they are can enjoy them
together. MAPFHA exists only because of people giving their time and
the Board depends on you as much as you do on them. If it's been
awhile since you've been involved, please think about how you can
'make it happen' this year. On behalf of all members (& the
horses!), a sincere thank you to everyone who has supported MAPFHA,
and each other, over the years.
Upcoming Events
- 2010 MN Horse Expo
Event Description
Sponsored by the Minnesota Horse Council, the MN Horse Expo is a horse-lover's delight and always delivers something for everyone. Their website records attendance of nearly 50,000. There are TONS of vendors to satisfy every shopaholic of horse items, demonstrations by top clinicians, and more than 50 breeds represented. But most important to us, MAPFHA members will be exhibiting our beloved Paso Finos in the Parade of Breeds. Please come and cheer them on and then stop in to visit them in the barn. They will love to see you there!
MN Horse Expo 2010
April 22th - 25th
MN State Fair Grounds
St. Paul, MN
Click Here for Minnesota Horse Expo 2010 website
- MAPFHA 2010 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 for riders is open to all MAPFHA members regardless of breed. You must have a current negative Coggins report to event your horse.
When: June 12, 2010
Where: Clearwater Rodeo Grounds, Clearwater, MN
Need More Info? Contact MarKay at:
612.991.4504
email: petiteredheat@hotmail.com
Click here for the Showbill
Click here for the Sponsors document
A big thank you to those who volunteered in 2010 as a sponsor, donator and/or participate of the raffles and auctions, and the many other tasks that needed doing. Let's not forget to applaud our riders and their wonderful horses who are the reason for the Fun Show. Because of all of you, year after year, your Fun Show is a success!

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2010 Crow Hassan Trail Ride
Event Description
Although not the first trail ride of the year, the ride scheduled for the weekend of May 7th - 9th at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near Rogers, MN is the MAPFHA sponsored trail ride that officially kicks off the 2010 riding season. MAPFHA is reserving the Bluestem Group Camp and covering the rental cost. Members are responsible for any individual fees such as park entrance and trail pass fees. Everyone is invited to attend whether you come for the Saturday Social or come to camp for the weekend, with or without your horse. The group area is very nice and this group camp site includes a building for warm shelter where we can gather. The trails are wonderful and the park is very picturesque.
This is a great time for members to reconnect after the long winter of our northern region. Don't miss this event!
RIDES

2010 Trail Ride Schedule
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.
We are also seeking to expand MAPFHA trail ride events into all
States of our region. If you are planning a day or weekend
ride with your friends and family, please consider making it a group
event by letting us know that we can put it on our trail ride
schedule. It's Ok if it's at the same time as an already
scheduled ride. Thank you!
- May 2010
1st - 2nd SAND DUNES STATE FOREST - Zimmerman, MN
Link here to Sand Dunes State Forest
7th - 9th CROW HASSAN PARK RESERVE - Three Rivers Park
System - Rogers, MN Saturday afternoon Social & Potluck
SPECIAL EVENT! Come for the day or weekend.
Link here to Crow-Hassan Park Website
28th - 31st PILSBURY STATE FOREST - Pillager, MN
Link here to Pillsbury State Forest website
- June 2010
3rd - 6th RICHARD J. DORER MEMORIAL HARDWOOD
STATE FOREST, ZUMBRO BOTTOMS HORSE CAMP
Theilman, MN
Link to R.J. Dorer State Forest Website
June 12th: 2010 MAPFHA Fun Show - Clearwater, MN
see above for details.
Nearby Sand Dunes State Forest offers camping, an easy commute to Clearwater:
Link here to Sand Dunes State Forest
18th - 20th GOV. KNOWLES STATE PARK - WI
Link to Gov. Knowles State Park Website
- July 2010
1st - 4TH UPPER SIOUX AGENCY STATE PARK
Granite Falls, MN
Link to Upper State Sioux State Park Website
17th - 18th FORT RIDGELY STATE PARK
Fairfax, MN
Link to Fort Ridgely State Park Website
July 30th - Aug 1st Wild River State Park - Almelund, MN
- August 2010
Rescheduled for 20th - 22nd RICHARD J. DORER MEMORIAL HARDWOOD
STATE FOREST, ZUMBRO BOTTOMS HORSE CAMP
Theilman, MN
Link to R.J. Dorer State Forest Website
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
2010 MAPFHA FUN SHOW Encore!
Clearwater Rodeo Grounds
Clearwater, MN
- September 2010
2nd - 6th GEORGE WASHINGTON STATE FOREST, TOGO
HORSE CAMP - Togo, MN 218-254-7979
Link to Geo. Washington State Forest Website
17th - 19th PILSBURY STATE FOREST - Pillager, MN
Link here to Pillsbury State Forest website
Sept 30th - Oct 3rd MAPLEWOOD STATE PARK
- Pelican Rapids, MN
218-863-8383 Park fills fast, book early!
Link to Maplewood State Park Website
- October 2010
15th - 17th TO BE ANNOUNCED
Contact Sharon with your suggestions: 320-743-2961
Links to more Parks information
Click
here
for Map of MN, State Forests & Parks Horse Camps
by Location
Click here
for info to purchase MN Horse Trail Pass
Click here
for Iowa State Parks
Click here
for North Dakota State Parks - Equestrian
Click here
for South Dakota State Parks - Equestrian
Click
here
for Wisconsin State Parks, Forests & Trails
2010 Horse Events in the Region
- South Dakota
SD Horse Fair
Rapid City, SD
SD State Fair
Huron, SD
- North Dakota
ND State Fair
Minot, ND
- Minnesota
Central MN Horse Fest Link here to more information
April 10th & 11th
NEW LOCATION
Benton County Fair Grounds
Sauk Rapids, MN
MN Horse Expo Link here to more information
April 23th - 25th
MN State Fair Grounds
St. Paul, MN
!!MAPFHA Members exhibiting in the Parade of Breeds!!
MN State Fair
The Great Minnesota Get Together!
August 26th - September 6th
St. Paul, MN
St. Louis County Fair
Proctor, MN
- Wisconsin
WI Horse Expo
Madison, WI
Horse-A-Rama
Manitowoc, WI
- Iowa
Horse Fair
Des Moines, IA
Cinco De Mayo
Des Moines, IA
IA State Fair Link here for more info
August 12 - 22
Des Moines, IA
- Nebraska
Nebraska Horse Expo Link here to more info
March 12th - 14th
Lincoln, NE
140th Nebraska State Fair Link here to more information
August 27th - September 6th
Lincoln, Nebraska
Please contact Roxie to have an event in your area added to the website
