On October 11-13 Jenny Trainor, a three-star Parelli instructor and gaited horse expert, will be in North Branch, MN.

Download the information flyer here.

Clinician Fee (covers three full days of instruction) paid to in full to Jenny before August 15, 2024 is $600.

Clinician Fee paid in full to Jenny after August 15, 2024 is $650

There will be a nominal additional fee paid to MWHA to cover other clinic expenses including stalls and shavings.

MWHA has received a grant from FOSH and the Minnesota Horse Council to offset costs making this an affordable learning opportunity!

Audit fee is $20/day.

Join us for a casual weekend of trail riding. All breeds welcome! Ride on your own or with a group.

St. Croix is a state park, so a vehicle pass and trail pass are required. Information about the park and camping reservations are available at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00253#homepage

For more information, contact Becky Scott at 612-749-5625.

The ride itself is not organized by the MWHA. Riders ride at their own risk.

Join us for a casual weekend of trail riding. All breeds welcome! Ride on your own or with a group.

Friday night 6:30 pm: Happy Hour! Bring a chair and a beverage and get to know other riders.

Saturday night 6:30 pm: Potluck Supper - bring a chair, a beverage, and something to share.

Forestville is a state park, so a vehicle pass and trail pass are required. Information about the park and camping reservations are available at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/forestville_mystery_cave/index.html

Directions to the park:

Approximately 6 miles south of Wykoff. Entrance to the park is 4 miles south of State Highway 16 on Fillmore County Highway 5, then 2 miles east on Fillmore County 118.

For more information, contact Katie Livingood at (920) 279-8277 (call or text) or kklivingood@gmail.com

The ride itself is not organized by the MWHA. Riders ride at their own risk.

Join us to learn more about working on your gaited horses in a clinic led by two industry experts.

This clinic is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Walking Horse Association with support from the Wisconsin Horse Council.  

Download the information packet/registration form here.

Topics include:

• Bits and Bitting

• Ground Work & Lunging

• Gait Improvement

Participation fee for MWHA and WWHA Members: $400

Participation fee for non members: $425

Audit fee: $50/day or $75/weekend

Two youth scholarships available. See info packet for more.

Other fees and details in the info packet.

Walking Horse classes will be held at the Minnesota State Fair August 29-30.

For more information at https://www.mnstatefair.org/competitions/horses/light-horse/ or call the Fair Office at (651) 288-4417. Online entries are due Friday, August 2 at midnight.

The All Day Pleasure classes are open to any gaited breed that follows the division's rules (read All Day Pleasure rules from the National Walking Horse Association here or contact us if you have specific questions - mnwalkinghorse@gmail.com)

RESCHEDULED FROM THE ORIGINAL JUNE DATES.

Join us for a casual weekend of trail riding. All breeds welcome! Ride on your own or with a group. Camp hosts plan to arrive Friday night.

For more info, contact Abbie Schramm at 218-839-0177.

Location:
Foothills Horse Camp
1215 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW
Backus MN 56435
This is a privately owned camp.

About the trails:
MN Horse Trail Pass not necessary here. Trails are technical single track (horse only) trails, as well as shared wider state forest roads. Can be rocky in some places, but we ride it barefoot. Use discretion if your horse is sensitive soled. Lots of beautiful wooded trails, and water crossings.

About camp:
Camp has electric hook ups as well as a gathering area for group meals. There are many panel pens set up around camp for horses, you can also use the high ties. Clean your own space - manure pits are located around camp. There are primitive outhouses - no bathrooms with running water, or a shower house. There is a well with water for filling water buckets for horses. Dogs must stay on leash and the camp hosts are sticklers about picking up your dog's poop. The campground is an open layout - its nice for hosting big groups.

More Details:
Reservations are not needed, it is a large, first come first served camp ground. There are panel pens available for the horses. They do not have a set overnight rate but most folks donate between $30-$40 per night for camping.

From the Camp Manager: "Please leave dogs at home." I know for some that is a difficult request, but I know this rule stems from unleashed, unruly dogs, and not cleaning up after the pets. So please respect this rule.

There is a Pavillion with a gas range, two refrigerators, and pots and pans available for use. Just make sure you clean up after yourself!

We could do a pot luck and bonfire Saturday night if any are interested!

There are electric Hookups, but no waste dump and the bathrooms are primitive biffy's.

We ride trails barefoot, but there are some rocks. I'm sure with how wet this spring has been, there will be a good amount of flies - come prepared.

There is a trail map, and we can share our trail maps via Gaia as well. The trail heads are generally marked, but not always easily seen.

Let Abbie Schramm or Mandie Roggenkamp know if you have any questions!

All are welcome to ride with us at Fort Ridgely - all breeds welcome!

Watch for gathering details.

Ride on your own or with a group.

All but one campsite has electric hookup and there is water at each as well. Central located shower house and bathroom, and also a dump station. For those without campers, there is a farmhouse to rent there thru the DNR website that does sleep 6. The campground has a few covered box stalls for a fee to use as well.

If you'd like to join us and have questions, contact: carolkirchoff605@gmail.com or call or text (320) 282-0188

Fort Ridgely is a state park, so a vehicle pass and trail pass are required. Information about the park and camping reservations are available at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00151#homepage

The ride itself is not organized by the MWHA. Riders ride at their own risk.

Join us for a two-day show packed with pleasure, versatility, and fun classes! Open Gaited classes are also offered, so all gaited breeds are invited to participate*.

DOWNLOAD THE SHOW PACKET HERE. — THIS IS A REVISED CLASS LIST AS OF 7/1/2024.

Changes made are as follows:

• Changing class 49 to TP 2 Gait AOT OT (was TP 3 Gait OT)

• Adding the following classes:

  • 14 A Youth TP western 2 gait

  • 55 A Youth TP English 2 gait

  • 70 A Youth TP OT 2 gait Championship

PRE-REGISTER
Entries are requested in advance. Early bird stall fees are good through July 5. If registered by 10:00 pm on July 5, your name is entered for a chance to win $50 off your entry fees.

Register here.

Payment is due at the show

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FOOD

There will be a food truck serving breakfast and lunch

An exhibitors’ party will follow the trail obstacle classes Saturday night. Please join us!

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HOTEL BLOCK
There is a small block of pet-friendly rooms reserved under Minnesota Walking Horse Association at the Days Inn in Hinckley – (320) 384-7751. Deadline: June 12

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SPONSORSHIPS
Become a sponsor today! Sponsorships are what enable these events to take place. They are an excellent way to support the industry as well as promote your business, honor a mentor, or remember a loved one - equine or human. Class sponsorships are $30. Championship sponsorships are $50. Purchase here or with your show entry. (Sponsorships paid online have a $2 processing fee each.)

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* The All Day Pleasure classes are open to any gaited breed that follows the division's rules (read All Day Pleasure rules from the National Walking Horse Association here or contact us if you have specific questions - mnwalkinghorse@gmail.com

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For questions, contact Sue Krueger at (651) 271-6785 or sue.m.krueger@comcast.net

This ride has been rescheduled to August 23-25, 2024, due to excessive rain. Details here.

The MWHA brings horses to the Minnesota Horse Expo to introduce the public to the magic of Tennessee Walking Horses. Join us at the State Fair Grounds from April 26-28.

Volunteers requested: MWHA members are invited to help at the Expo! We are looking for people to help set up Thursday afternoon, help demo riders get ready and over to the arena Friday-Sunday, people to visit with guests to our booth Friday-Sunday, and people to help the demo riders tear down and move out Sunday evening. It is a great way to share the love of the breed! Sign up here.

More about the Expo at www.mnhorseexpo.org

On October 6-8 Jenny Trainor, a three-star Parelli instructor and gaited horse expert, will be in Princeton, MN. This event is promoted by the Minnesota Walking Horse Association but not hosted by the club.

Download the flyer for more information.

Join us for a casual weekend of trail riding. All breeds welcome! Ride on your own or with a group.

St. Croix is a state park, so a vehicle pass and trail pass are required. Information about the park and camping reservations are available at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00253#homepage

For more information, contact Becky Scott at 612-749-5625.

The ride itself is not organized by the MWHA. Riders ride at their own risk.

Join us for a casual weekend of trail riding. All breeds welcome! Ride on your own or with a group.

Friday night 6:30 pm: Happy Hour! Bring a chair and a beverage and get to know other riders.

Saturday night 6:30 pm: Potluck Supper - bring a chair, a beverage, and something to share.

Forestville is a state park, so a vehicle pass and trail pass are required. Information about the park and camping reservations are available at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/forestville_mystery_cave/index.html

Directions to the park:

Approximately 6 miles south of Wykoff. Entrance to the park is 4 miles south of State Highway 16 on Fillmore County Highway 5, then 2 miles east on Fillmore County 118.

For more information, contact Katie Livingood at (920) 279-8277 (call or text) or kklivingood@gmail.com

The ride itself is not organized by the MWHA. Riders ride at their own risk.

Walking Horse classes will be held at the Minnesota State Fair August 31-September 1.

For more information at https://www.mnstatefair.org/competitions/horses/walking/ or call the Fair Office at (651) 288-4417.

• Mail-in Entry Deadline: Monday, July 24

• Online Entry Deadline: Friday, August 4, at midnight

The All Day Pleasure classes are open to any gaited breed that follows the division's rules (read All Day Pleasure rules from the National Walking Horse Association here or contact us if you have specific questions - mnwalkinghorse@gmail.com)

Thank you to all who expressed interest in this show! There will not be an English Horse Show at the Washington County Fair this year.

All are welcome to ride with us at Fort Ridgely - all breeds welcome!

Watch for gathering details.

Ride on your own or with a group.

All but one campsite has electric hookup and there is water at each as well. Central located shower house and bathroom, and also a dump station. For those without campers, there is a farmhouse to rent there thru the DNR website that does sleep 6. The campground has a few covered box stalls for a fee to use as well.

If you'd like to join us and have questions, contact: carolkirchoff605@gmail.com or call or text (320) 282-0188

Fort Ridgely is a state park, so a vehicle pass and trail pass are required. Information about the park and camping reservations are available at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00151#homepage

The ride itself is not organized by the MWHA. Riders ride at their own risk.

Join us for a two-day show packed with pleasure, versatility, and fun classes! Open Gaited classes are also offered, so all gaited breeds are invited to participate*.

DOWNLOAD THE SHOW PACKET HERE.

PRE-REGISTER
Entries are requested in advance. Early bird stall fees are good through July 6. If registered by 10:00 pm on July 6, your name is entered for a chance to win $50 off your entry fees. Click here to register. Payment is due at the show

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FOOD

There will be a food stand Saturday until about 4 pm and Sunday until about 3 pm. Both breakfast and lunch will be served.

They'll also be serving our exhibitors' party featuring pork carnitas tacos and salad Saturday at 7:00 pm. Come party with us!

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HOTEL BLOCK
There is a small block of pet-friendly rooms reserved under Minnesota Walking Horse Association at the Days Inn in Hinckley – (320) 384-7751. Deadline: June 24

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SPONSORSHIPS
Become a sponsor today! Sponsorships are what enable these events to take place. They are an excellent way to support the industry as well as promote your business, honor a mentor, or remember a loved one - equine or human. Class sponsorships are $30. Championship sponsorships are $50. Purchase here or with your show entry.

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* The All Day Pleasure classes are open to any gaited breed that follows the division's rules (read All Day Pleasure rules from the National Walking Horse Association here or contact us if you have specific questions - mnwalkinghorse@gmail.com

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For questions, contact Sue Krueger at (651) 271-6785 or sue.m.krueger@comcast.net