Illinois Horse Fair Official Program - 2019

Welcome to the 30th Illinois Horse Fair!

Paula Briney, President Horsemen’s Council of Illinois

After 3 long years, we finally see that the Coliseum renovation has begun! As with any renovation project, we have some obstacles to work around this year. This may make Illinois Horse Fair Chairman, Mr. Tony’s ginger beard turn a bit grayer.

This year’s event features some great equestrians. Tarrin Warren, Executive Director of the Confederation for Working Equitation, is here to teach us about Working Equitation with clinics and demos. Steve Lantvit, star of RFD’s television series Steve Lantvit “Sure in the Saddle,” has returned to the Illinois Horse Fair. Steve will be covering a variety of topics to help horsemen/women achieve their dreams. Sarah Sanders, from Ride with Excellence, will be instructing us on working with the gaited horse. While the focus is on gaited horses, Sarah has used her training method on many different equines. Hannah Kaufman is here teaching a barrel racing clinic. Melissa Hughes Smith is teaching the fine points of riding saddle seat. Best of all, she is presenting to you the various breeds of horses and the different uses and abilities they have.

Our theme for this year is “Hooves and Heartbeats.” For so many of us, this is our life and lifestyle. As the outside world becomes more removed from the agricultural lifestyle, it becomes our job to help others understand our passion, teach non-horse people how wonderful our horses are, and how much they enjoy our company and the jobs we give them.

Illinois Horse Fair gives us the opportunity to educate and to share all the things that make the horse such an important part of our lives.

Thank you for joining us at Illinois Horse Fair 2019. We are glad you spent time with us this weekend. We look forward to what the future holds for the Coliseum, the Illinois State Fairgrounds, and Illinois Horse Fair. ~

Paula Briney

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ILLINOIS HORSE FAIR CO-MANAGERS Tony Troyer Once again, our show is working around the construction of the iconic Coliseum!

That is a good thing! As I look forward to the Illinois Horse Fair going back to the venue that we all have missed…it has been three very long years of trying to maintain the IHF. I want to thank all of you, the horsemen, for your support! Thank you to our vendors, volunteers, the carriages running up and down Central Ave, awesome clinicians, and most of all the horses!

Horses bring joy and added meaning to the lives of humans. Horses can help heal broken bodies and souls. They are a universally understood symbol of power, beauty and grace. We who have come to know this marvelous creature understand how our lives would be diminished without them. This is where you will feel the “Hooves and Heartbeats!”

The largest horse-centric venue in the state of Illinois approaches. The 2019 Illinois Horse Fair will bring together thousands of horse lovers from a wide variety of disciplines—Arabian, American Saddlebred, Quarter Horse, Fox Trotter, Minis, Percheron, Morgan and others within our world of horses. It is our horse lover’s convention and celebration.

Every year the Horsemen’s Council of Illinois undertakes the colossal work of creating our Illinois Horse Fair in order to share the world of horses with others. Our industry, our horses, our state, our communities, our friendships are all strengthened through sharing our horse passion. The Illinois Horse Fair provides a single place where you can grow, learn, create, consume, and rejoice in the power and beauty of horses. My hope is that for everyone reading this will invite a friend, even if your friend is not familiar with horses and all they can contribute to us, to come and enjoy the horses at the Illinois Horse Fair. A great friend and past HCI Board Member once said, “Through sharing we can strengthen and expand our industry and make sure that our passion for horses lives on through successive generations. When we share a passion, when we know to our bones that something is good and healthy and decent, we owe it to each other to protect it for one another and for future generations. Past President Sheree King PhD.” The Illinois Horse Fair has many offerings this year. Steve Lantvit, from RFD TV, has six different entertaining sessions and three lectures to educate us on a number of topics. Tarrin Warren will be one that pulls just about everything a horseman can do that is not just for the performance horse, but the ring work that you can take to the trails! Working Equitation is vastly becoming the newest performance sport. Working Equitation brings the east and west together with dressage, horsemanship, with the fast pace of timed obstacles! Hannah Kaufman is going to show us all those little things that can shave off seconds running the barrels! Sarah Sanders will be flying back to us from across the big pond where she has been teaching in Dubai. Sarah’s “Ride with Excellence” techniques work on all horses! She will show us how to get more from your gaited horse…is it the horse or the rider? Missy Hughes will give you the society lesson of a lifetime! Over her career she coached the US Saddleseat World Cup team in 2008 and the US Saddleseat Young Rider team in 2015.

Our nightly entertainment will also have you sitting on the edge of your seat! Friday, March 1st, in the Midway Trailer Covered Arena will include the Fairgrounds Showdown! These kids will push it to the limit for the title of all around champion! Three days of action through the Horse Fair gets kicked off. As an added extra, we will again have a celebrity goat tie with top trainers and our IHF Queen and contestants!

On Saturday March 2nd, IHF brings to you another action-packed night with a Ranch Rodeo! Top hands from all over will make up four-man teams which will show us how to doctor the wild cow or saddle and ride wild broncs!

So, what more could you ask for in an action-packed 3-day weekend!

Jerry Sutton Jerry Sutton and his wife Dorothy own S&H Arena - “Where Kids Are King”, in Norris City, Illinois. His family is passionate about providing opportunities for youth. Last year they hosted 17 events at their facility including shows, rodeos and clinics. They are avid supporters of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and annually host the Saddle Up for St. Jude auction. Jerry brings his experience in management of youth rodeo and youth horse shows, boarding, training, lessons, and breeding to HCI. Jerry is an AQHA Professional Horseman.

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Friday Arena Schedule

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MIDWAY TRAILERS COVERED ARENA

LTE BARN 13 ARENA

BARN 14 DEMO ROOM

IL FARM BUREAU EXPO BUILDING SEMINAR ROOM

Riding Clinics & Exhibitions

Riding Clinics & Demonstrations

Hands-On Demos

Seminar Speakers

8:45

Gates Open

Gates Open

Gates Open

Gates Open

9:00

Opening Ceremony

TIME

9:15 9:45 10:15

MELISSA HUGHES SMITH Saddleseat

10:30 10:45 11:15

SARAH SANDERS

12:15

Ride with Excellence and the Gaited Horse Breed/Sport Demonstrations

1:00

9:45 10:15

CONNIE LAMBECK

ILLINOIS DNR

TARRIN WARREN

11:45

12:45

9:15

STEVE LANTVIT

MELISSA HUGHES SMITH Saddleseat

11:15

MYLES HARSTON Essential Oils for Animals

DEANNA PREIS HANNAH KAUFMAN Barrel Racing

Introducing Positive Reinforcement Into Your Training

Negotiating Trail Obstacles

1:15

10:30 10:45

Working Equitation

11:30

SARAH SANDERS Putting a Good Foundation on a Gaited Horse

Laser Therapy for Equines

HANNAH KAUFMAN Barrel Racing

8:45 9:00

STEVE LANTVIT Communicate Naturally

TIME

11:45 12:15 12:45 1:00 1:15

MYLES HARSTON

1:45

11:30

1:45

Bio Energy Plus 2:00 2:15

TARRIN WARREN Working Equitation

2:00 Horses for Sale

2:30

MELISSA HUGHES SMITH

3:00

3:30

2:15

Desert Bred Arabians

2:30

Horse shoeing

2:45

3:15

SARAH SANDERS

HANNAH KAUFMAN

2:45 3:00

Saddleseat

Barrel Racing

RON RHOADES

3:15

Hauling Safety Planning for the 7% Factor

3:30

3:45

3:45

4:00

SARAH SANDERS

4:15

Ride with Excellence and the Gaited Horse

4:30

Stallion Liberty

TARRIN WARREN

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4:00

STEVE LANTVIT Working Equitation

Horsemeisters Presentation of Colors WAGON OBSTACLE FAIRGROUNDS SHOWDOWN

6:00

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Learn How to Use Spurs Effectively and Humanely

4:15 4:30 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 6:00

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Saturday Arena Schedule

MIDWAY TRAILERS COVERED ARENA

LTE BARN 13 ARENA

BARN 14 DEMO ROOM

Riding Clinics & Exhibitions

Clnics, Sport & Breed Exhibitions

Hands-On Demos

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IL FARM BUREAU LIVESTOCK TIME EXPO BUILDING CENTER SEMINAR ROOM Seminar Speakers

7:45

Youth Judging check in

8:00 8:45 9:00 9:30

8:00

Gates Open STEVE LANTVIT

Gates Open

Achieving Softness in the Bridle

MELISSA HUGHES SMITH

HANNAH KAUFMAN

Saddleseat

10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00

Barrel Racing

SARAH SANDERS Ride with Excellence and the Gaited Horse

Gates Open

Gates Open

TARRIN WARREN Working Equitation

SOUL Harbour Mini Therapy Horses

CONNIE LAMBECK

MYLES HARSTON

Laser Therapy for Equines

Essential Oils for Animals

STEVE LANTVIT

Introducing Positive Reinforcement Into Your Training

A Bit on the Bit Stallion Liberty Ring Prep

TARRIN WARREN Working Equitation Horses for Sale

8:45 9:00 9:30 10:00

DEANNA PREIS

MELISSA HUGHES SMITH

YOUTH JUDGING

ILLINOIS DNR

Saddleseat

FAIRGROUNDS SHOWDOWN

Barrel Racing

MYLES HARSTON

SARAH SANDERS

STEVE LANTVIT

Bio Energy Plus

Desert Bred Arabians

Understanding Foot Fall Patterns Part 1: Walk and Trot

HANNAH KAUFMAN Barrel Racing

Horse shoeing

IL EQUINE PROMOTION BOARD

TARRIN WARREN

3:00

Working Equitation Clear Ring

RON RHOADES Hauling Safety Planning for the 7% Factor

How to Write a Grant Appliclation

3:45 4:00 4:15

Arena closed for 15ration.

Check out the 5:00 Llivestock Center for 5:15 clinics and demos 4:30

Breed/Sport Demonstrations

SOUL Harbour Mini Therapy Horses

Center Stage IL EQUINE PROMOTION BOARD IEPB Awards Youth Judging Awards HCI Awards HCI Annual Meeting

10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30

HANNAH KAUFMAN

2:15 2:45

3:15

7:45

Ring Prep

12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15

Queen Pageant Horsemanship

1:30 1:45 2:00

SARAH SANDERS

2:15 2:45

Ride with Excellence and the Gaited Horse

3:00

MELISSA HUGHES SMITH

3:15

Saddleseat

4:00

3:45

4:15

HORSEMEISTER

4:30 5:00 5:15

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5:30

5:45

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6:30 8:00

6:00

RANCH RODEO See you tomorrow!

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Sunday Arena Schedule

MIDWAY TRAILERS TIME COVERED ARENA Riding Clinics & Exhibitions

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LTE BARN 13 ARENA

BARN 14 DEMO ROOM

IL FARM BUREAU EXPO BUILDING SEMINAR ROOM

Clnics, Sport & Breed Exhibitions

Hands-On Demos

Seminar Speakers

8:00 8:45 9:00 9:15

8:00

Gates Open

Gates Open

HANNAH KAUFMAN

Horses for Sale

Barrel Racing 10:00 10:15

TARRIN WARREN Working Equitation

11:15 Breed/Sport Demonstrations

12:15 1:00

Stallion Liberty

3:00

SARAH SANDERS

STEVE LANTVIT Understanding Foot Fall Patterns Part 2: Canter

Barrel Racing

SARAH SANDERS

2:00

FAIRGROUNDS SHOWDOWN

Ride with Excellence and the Gaited Horse

MELISSA HUGHES SMITH Saddleseat

3:15 4:00

TARRIN WARREN HORSEMEISTER

8:45

Gates Open SOUL Harbour Mini Therapy Horses

DEANNA PREIS

9:00

Introducing Positive Reinforcement Into Your Training

9:15 10:00

Saddleseat

HANNAH KAUFMAN

1:15

2:15

MELISSA HUGHES SMITH

Ride with Excellence and the Gaited Horse

11:00

12:00

TIME

Horse shoeing

ILLINOIS DNR

11:15

Barrel Racing

MYLES HARSTON Essential Oils for Animals

4:45

Fairgrounds Showdown Awards 5:00

12:00

TARRIN WARREN Working Equitation

MELISSA HUGHES SMITH

SOUL Harbour Mini Therapy Horses

12:15 1:00 1:15

Saddleseat

STEVE LANTVIT

2:00

Training Horses Starts From Within

2:15 3:00

MYLES HARSTON Bio Energy Plus

SARAH SANDERS

Working Equitation

STEVE LANTVIT

11:00

HANNAH KAUFMAN

Desert Bred Arabians

CONNIE LAMBECK

4:15

10:15

RON RHOADES

Laser Therapy for Equines

Foundations of Neck Reining

Hauling Safety Planning for the 7% Factor

5:15

3:15 4:00 4:15 4:45 5:00 5:15

6:00

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Expo Building Center Stage

COWBOY CHURCH

10:30

1:15

IHF 2019 Queen Public Speaking

IHF 2019 Queen Coronation

Sunday 8:00-9:00 Expo Building Center Stage

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Featured Clinicians Steve Lantvit Renowned, award winning horseman, Steve Lantvit, captivates the equine world with a fresh, innovative approach to training individuals and horses. Coupled with decades of experience and knowledge across multiple disciplines, Steve's training program is built on trust, gentle hands, and a true partnership regardless of the rider’s discipline or experience. Steve's teaching style provides his students with the "why" and not just the "how" or the "what" giving them the necessary tools to be successful on their own. His techniques are applied on the trail, ranch or in the show pen, with an emphasis on creating a light horse through correct timing and clear communication. Steve strives to help fellow horseman/woman achieve their dreams, overcome obstacles, and to challenge themselves to do the best by the horse and for the horse. Some of Steve's accomplishments include multiple World Champion and Reserve World Champion titles in Ranch Horse Associations by himself and his clients in Youth and Amateur divisions. Traveling across the US sharing his knowledge and passion for horses, Steve enjoys conducting clinics, presenting at Expos, and brings his teachings right into your home with his television series, Steve Lantvit “Sure in the Saddle” airing on RFD-TV on Thursdays at 3pm & 11pm EST. Steve’s Schedule FRIDAY

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Communicate Naturally 9:15 w Midway Trailers Covered Arena

Achieving Softness in the Bridle 9:00 w Midway Trailers Covered Arena

Negotiating Trail Obstacles 12:45 w LTE Barn 13 Arena

A Bit on the Bit 11:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

Understanding Foot Fall Patterns Part 2: Canter 11:15 w LTE Barn 13 Arena

Understanding Foot Fall Patterns Part 1: Learn How to Use Spurs Effectively and Humanely 4:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Walk and Trot 1:30 w LTE Barn 13 Arena

Training Horses Starts From Within 2:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Foundations of Neck Reining 4:15 w LTE Barn 13 Arena

Melissa Hughes Smith Melissa Hughes-Smith is a native of Scarborough, Maine, who began her riding career at small horse shows within Greater New England. She then graduated from William Woods University in 1995 with a degree in Equine Sciences and continued her equine education in the role of Assistant Trainer and Instructor at Biggins Stables and Delovely Farm. She came to EGF in 2009 well prepared to assume the leadership role. Over her career, she coached the US Saddleseat World Cup team in 2008 and the US Saddleseat Young Rider team in 2015. She has trained and instructed multiple World and National Champions in performance and equitation. Currently she serves as chair of UPHA Equitation Committee and Co-Chair of UPHA Chapter V.

Melissa’s Schedule Saddleseat Friday w 9:45 w LTE Barn 13 Arena Friday w 11:15 w Barn 14 Demo Room Friday w 2:45 w LTE Barn 13 Arena Saturday w 9:30 w LTE Barn 13 Arena Saturday w 12:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Saturday w 3:15 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Sunday w 9:15 w LTE Barn 13 Arena Sunday w 1:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 2:15 w LTE Barn 13 Arena

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Featured Clinicians Tarrin Warren Tarrin Warren is the owner of TNT Quarter Horses, LLC. She lives in central Texas with her husband, two boys and collection of creatures. They breed, train and show Quarter Horses. Tarrin also trains and competes on outside horses. In addition to the breeding, training and competing, Tarrin enjoys giving lessons and clinics to help others reach their goals with their horses. Tarrin has been judging, teaching and training for over 20 years. She has competed and trained horses for multiple disciplines including racing, barrels, halter, showmanship, jumping, dressage, polocrosse, team penning, sorting, trail, pleasure, huntseat, poles, campdrafting, and more. For the last several years Tarrin’s focus has been on Working Equitation. She is currently the Executive Director of the Confederation for Working Equitation. Tarrin has earned multiple championships, reserve championships, top five and ten finishes at the national, regional and local level all on horses she has raised and trained or trained and competed on for clients. Her students and horses she has trained have also earned championships and top five and ten finishes at national, regional and local levels. She has trained and coached the Haras Cup youth champion 2 years in a row. Tarrin and her students have earned over $10,000 in cash and prizes. In addition, horses she has trained have earned over $10,000 in cash in prizes. In September 2014, Tarrin earned her judging certification with WEIAUSA taking a course from WAWE judge trainer Claudia Elsner Matos. Tarrin has attended Licensed Officials training with Antonio Vicente from Portugal in 2018. She is currently one of two Licensed Officials Trainers for the Confederation for Working Equitation in the United States. She has had the privilege of shadow judging with WAWE president Joao Ralao Duarte in Las Vegas for 2 years. Tarrin spent a week training with Nuno Matos in 2015. She has ridden under the guidance of Carlos Carneiro and Carmen Franco. Tarrin currently travels around the United States teaching clinics and judging Working Equitation. She is a trainer for Working Equitation licensed officials. Her book, The Working Equitation Handbook Ease of Handling Trial, (co-authored by Kelli Paulson) was published last year and has sold over 400 copies around the world. You can contact her at tntfarmsqtrhorses@yahoo.com. Visit her FaceBook page, TNT Quarter Horses, LLC and her website www.tntfarmsqtrhorses.com. Tarrin is also going to be featured in a new horse documentary called Listening to the Horse.

This movie will premier online this November and will be free to watch! Watch the trailer: www.listeningtothehorse.com Tarrin’s Schedule Working Equitation Friday w 10:45 w LTE Barn 13 Arena Friday w 1:45 w Midway Trailers Covered Arena Friday w 4:15 w Barn 14 Demo Room Saturday w 9:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Saturday w 11:30 w LTE Barn 13 Arena Saturday w 2:45 w LTE Barn 13 Arena Sunday w 10:00 w Midway Trailers Covered Arena Sunday w 12:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 3:15 w LTE Barn 13 Arena

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Sarah Sanders Sarah’s passion for horseback riding began at age 10 when she rode her first horse.

Little did she know that it would turn into a lifelong journey for and take her around the world. Sarah was fortunate enough to have a wonderful mentor at a working horse farm in Southern Illinois who focused on horsemanship and the horses well-being.

Sarah learned how to start horses when she was 16 years old and has been starting horses every year since. That was also, the same time she started teaching beginner riding lessons. Over the last two decades, Sarah has worked with various masters of English and Western disciplines to polish up her skills. She also competed in local endurance rides, as well as Jumpers, Dressage, Eventing, and Barrel Racing. In 2001, she competed in the Tevis Cup, which is recognized as the toughest Endurance Ride in the world.

Her trusty steed and Sarah came in 23rd place out of 250 starting riders. In 2007, she rode her Saudi Desert Bred stallion to a Regional Arabian Working Hunter Over Fences Grand Championship. Most importantly, in 2009 Sarah became a Monte Foreman nationally certified rider, instructor, and trainer. For 5 years, she had the life changing opportunity to work at a Humane Society horse rescue. She trained and rode all types of breeds of horses, including gaited horses and draft horses, donkeys, and mules. The horses had a better chance of adoption once they had ground work skills and were started under saddle. Teaching has become a great passion of Sarah’s and she really enjoy helping riders understand how to really ride their horse and understand the biomechanics of riding. It’s is a joy for her to see folks riding with confidence and in harmony with their horse. Website: www.RideWithExcellence.com, Facebook: Ride With Excellence, Email: Sarah@RideWithExcellence.com Sarah’s Schedule Putting a Good Foundation on a Gaited Horse Friday w 9:15 w Barn 14 Demo Room Desert Bred Arabians Friday w 2:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Saturday w 1:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Sunday w 3:15 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room

Ride With Excellence and the Gaited Horse Friday w 11:45 w LTE Barn 13 Arena Friday w 3:45 w LTE Barn 13 Arena Saturday w 10:15 w LTE Barn 13 Arena Saturday w 2:15 w Livestock Center Sunday w 10:15 w LTE Barn 13 Arena Sunday w 1:15 w LTE Barn 13 Arena

Hannah Kaufman Hannah is a futurity barrel horse trainer from Missouri. She grew up ranching and has a background of cutting and reining horses. She believes a good foundation is key to every performance horse! Hannah’s barrel horse clinics involve a lot of flat work exercises that each rider can take home and use on different horses of all ages to train, fine tune, or problem solve. She also spends extensive time on the pattern with general barrel racing tips and drills along with lots of one-on-one time with each rider’s specific needs! All levels of horses and riders are always welcome! Hannah has competed and won in the rodeo arena, barrel races and futurities such as AFRA, NBHA, BBR, BFA along with other associations and futurities. She enjoys training, competing, and putting on clinics across the USA and Canada. www.hannahkaufmanperformancehorses.com, Facebook: Hannan Kaufman or Hannan Kaufman Performance Horses, hannahbelle24@hotmail.com Hannah’s Schedule Barrel Racing Friday w 10:30 w Midway Trailers Covered Arena Friday w 12:15 w Barn 14 Demo Room Friday w 3:00 w Midway Trailers Covered Arena Saturday w 10:00 w Midway Trailers Covered Arena Saturday w 12:45 w LTE Barn 13 Arena Saturday w 2:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 9:00 w Midway Trailers Covered Arena Sunday w 11:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 12:15 w LTE Barn 13 Arena

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Speakers MYLES HARSTON

RON RHOADES

Myles Harston, a horseman and trainer for 40 years has been very successful over many years with students and horses in the show ring and endurance riding. He has been using non toxic Young Living essential oils for the past 14 years. The Raindrop Massage Technique utilizes several powerful oils that support every system in the body. Used on feet, legs and spine, these and other essential oils can be used safely on your pets, yourself and your horses

Safe towing of a horse trailer and transporting your equine to a show, to trail ride or a parade is a challenging but rewarding aspect of owning a horse. Whether you don’t yet tow or want to gain insight in transporting a horse, come to this seminar!

Essential Oils for Animals Friday w 11:15 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Saturday w 10:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Sunday w 11:15 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Bio Energy Plus Friday w 1:15 w Barn 14 Demo Room Saturday w 1:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 3:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

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Ron Rhoades from Seymour Illinois offers custom-designed and built trailers, custom trailer hitch design and installation, and transportation towing for 44 years. He has traveled and camped with horses thoughout the United States (Idaho, Washington, Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Tennessee, etc.).

Hauling Safety Planning for the 7% Factor Friday w 3:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Saturday w 2:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Sunday w 4:15 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room

SOUL HARBOUR MINI THERAPY HORSES Horsemeister Incorporated was formed in 2002 with the purchases of their first Friesian stallion Raven. They have grown to over 40 horses with plenty of Friesians in the herd and they love performing. Almost all of the riders and performers during the play performance are from the Meister Family from the Peoria, Illinois area. Their family loves to work and play together and love coming each year to the Illinois Horse Fair.

Friday w 5:00 w Midway Trailers Covered Arena Saturday w 4:15 w Livestock Center Sunday w 4:00 w Midway Trailers Covered Arena

ILLINOIS DNR Friday w 10:15 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Saturday w 12:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Sunday w 10:15 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room

The SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program (a 501c3 nonprofit) is Barrington's premier and most experienced animal-assisted interventions program. Our speciallytrained and registered therapy animals and volunteers visit hospitals, nursing and retirement communities, hospice, homes for the disabled, veterans, schools, libraries, and many community events throughout Barrington. SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program's herd of mini therapy horses and amazing volunteers have been Sharing Unconditional Love as Pet Partners' registered teams since 2013.

Saturday w 9:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Saturday w 4:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 9:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 12:15 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room

CONNIE LAMBECK Laser Therapy for Equines Friday w 10:15 w Barn 14 Demo Room Saturday w 10:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 4:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

DEANNA PREIS Introducing Positive Reinforcement Into Your Training Friday w 12:15 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Saturday w 11:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Sunday w 9:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room

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Vendors

Vendor Booth No. Aces & Eights Western Wear........................................906-916 Alpaca Creations...........................................................701-702 Bling &Things..............................................................705-706 Bling for Horses............................................................400-401 Bright Star Equestrian Centre............................................Table Brute Ropes..................................................................943-945 Circle A Saddlery.....................................................1010-1016 Circle G Trailers............................................................107-109 Click Heat..........................................................................1026 Coliseum Corner..................................................................926 D C Creations................................................................305-309 Derby Fence Company.........................................................210 DKJ Designs & Show Clothing............................................708 Double D Western Wear................................................917-924 EarthMoves/Vibersheild....................................................Table Farm and Lake Houses Realty..............................................700 Illinois Farm Bureau.....................................................409-500 Fat Boys Concessions....................................................Outside Hannah Kaufman-Barrel Racing..........................................806 Hooved Animal Humane Society.........................................302 Horse Creek Outfitters..................................................931-934 Horse Emporium.........................................1111-1116, Outside Horsemen's Council of Illinois.....................................405, 504 Horsey Habit..................................................100-106, 200-206 Horse n Around....................................................................800 Illinois Equine Promotion Board..........................................925 Illinois Horse Fair Queens..................................................1110 Illinois High School Rodeo Association, Illinois Junior High School Rodeo Association, Illinois Junior Rodeo Association.......................................905 Illinois Quarter Horse Association.......................................807 Iron Saddle Feed Co/Priefert.....................................1031-1038 Jim’s Motors..................................................................Outside

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Vendors as of 2/14/19

Booth No. Vendor Jug Waterers.........................................................................214 K-9 Horse.............................................................................213 Kramers Boutique................................................................212 Lipsense...............................................................................703 Little Tractor and Equipment........................................927-930 Luv Your Doggie..................................................................809 Majesty’s Animal Nutrition..................................................609 McLaughlin Western................................................1021-1022 Messages of Light/Bethany Caudill .................................Table Midway Trailer Sales..................1107-1109, 505-509, 600-603 My Girlz Clothing Co.........................................................1025 Moore's Horse Company...............................................935-942 Ole Sarge's Jerky..................................................................709 On The Bit Horse Supplies............................................802-803 Outlaw Feeds........................................................................402 Photographers...........................................................1100-1101 Ragan Kettle Corn.........................................................Outside Sandbur Tack................................................................605-608 Sarah Sanders - Ride with Excellence..................................808 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.............................707 Spalding Fly Predator...........................................................404 Spotted Saddle Horse Association of Illinois....................Table Steve Lantvit Horsemanship.....................................1102-1103 Sue's Western Jewelry & Accessories...........................300-301 Summer Snow......................................................................801 Ticket Sales...............................................................1105-1106 The Purse Connection...............................................1051-1054 The Nut Place......................................................................952 Tribute Equine Nutrition/Kalmbach Feeds..........................704 William Woods University..................................................403 Woods Trading Company.........................................1027-1030 Young Living Oils........................................................207-209 Zia's Knives.........................................................................304

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FAIRGROUNDS SHOWDOWN YOUTH SPEED CHALLENGE

Powered by Little Tractor and Equipment Midway Trailers Covered Arena Friday 5:30 w Saturday 12:15 w Sunday 1:15 FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY - SHORT GO

Senior, Junior & PeeWee Barrels

Senior, Junior & PeeWee Poles

Senior, Junior & PeeWee Barrels

Celebrity Goat Tail Untying

Senior, Junior & PeeWee Figure 8 Race

PeeWee Goat Flanking

Senior & Junior Goat Tying PeeWee Goat Flanking

Senior & Junior Goat Tying

Senior, Junior & PeeWee Poles Senior, Junior & PeeWee Figure 8 Race Watch up to 60 young riders, ages 18 and under, compete in two different classes with four age/ability groups competing in the first round of the Fairgrounds Showdown. The top contenders will move on to the Finals on Sunday. Top All Around winners in each age class will win a beautiful saddle!

Top All Around winners in the Greenhorn ability level will win a buckle! Come cheer on these young cowboys and cowgirls with their equine partners as they make a run for the big prize!

AGE DIVISIONS Senior: 14-18 Junior: 9-13 PeeWee: 8 and under

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7th Annual Illinois Horse Fair Queen Pageant Horsemanship

Public Speaking

IHF 2019 Queen Coronation

Saturday w 1:30 w Livestock Center

Sunday w 10:30 w Expo Center Stage

Sunday w 1:15 w Expo Center Stage

During the two days of competition, candidates will be asked to display their talents in horsemanship, public speaking, and interviewing.

Contestants are encouraged to show their diversity by riding any breed and practice any discipline for the horsemanship portion, with certain criteria to be met. Public speaking and interviews will give candidates an opportunity to share their own experience, passion for, and involvement in the equine industry. This will provide an opportunity to showcase talents, grow, develop friendships and have FUN!

2018 Illinois Horse Fair Queen Erin Lakamp

The Illinois Horse Fair Queen will be an ambassador for a positive equestrian lifestyle, the IHF, and the HIC. Duties include being the Official Hostess of the 2019 Illinois Horse Fair and also representing the Horsemen's Council of Illinois and being an advocate for young equestrians in our state. Queens are encouraged to represent the IHF & HCI throughout the year at various equine-related events and be a positive role model for this industry.

Queen: ages 14–21* *as of January 1, 2019

Illinois Horse Fair is proud to offer Youth Judging for IHF2019!!

Saturday 8:00 Livestock Center Thank you to our sponsors: Illinois Equine Industry Research and Promotion Board Kendall County Horse Show Association Rock River Trail & Horseman Association Hueber Feed, LLC

Breed/Sport Demos Friday

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Ranch Rodeo

Saturday 6:30 PM Midway Trailers Covered Arena

Tickets: $8.50 in advance $10.00 at the door

A ranch rodeo is a traditional type of rodeo in which teams of cowboys or cowgirls from different ranches compete against each other in events based on the type of work they do every day.

Ranch rodeos differ from the more common PRCA-style rodeos in several ways. For starters, the contestants are not professional rodeo cowboys; instead, they are usually full-time ranch hands who compete in annual ranch rodeos for fun and for bragging rights.

The events in ranch rodeos are more similar to the tasks commonly performed on a ranch, and the equipment and tack used are the same as those used during everyday ranch work. Instead of competing as individuals, the contestants in ranch rodeos compete as a team representing the ranch they work for. Though there are often individual awards such as “Top Hand” and “Top Horse,” the main prize is for the top overall ranch team.

Sanctioning bodies include the Working Ranch Cowboys Association, which sponsors the World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo, Texas; and the Western States Ranch Rodeo Association, which sponsors the WSRRA National Finals in Winnemucca, Nevada.

Competitive Events Most ranch rodeos consist entirely of timed events, with the goal being to complete the assigned task in the shortest possible time.

Common ranch rodeo events include: • Calf branding – Teams have to find and rope specific calves (identified by a number they are randomly assigned) out of a larger herd of cattle, bring the calves to the branding area, and “brand” them by marking the calves with chalk.

• Steer doctoring (or ranch vet) – Similar to calf branding, except the cattle are older and larger, and the event simulates bringing a sick animal in from the herd for veterinary care.

• Team penning – Teams must sort off a few specific cattle (each identified by a specific number marking) from a larger herd and move those cattle into a small pen at the other end of the arena.

• Wild horse race – Teams must saddle a wild horse and ride it across the finish line at the far end of the arena.

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Horsemen's Council of Illinois serves as the voice of the horse industry in our state to protect our animals and our rights as horsemen, educate within and outside our industry about horses and their impact, and to advocate for horses and for you, the horse lover. HCI is the only horse association in this state that represents all breeds, all disciplines, and every type of horse-related enterprise throughout our state.

Horsemen's Council of Illinois is a non-profit association serving Illinois' diverse equine community through legislative representation, education and advocacy. We are affiliated with the American Horse Council, the industry's national lobbying and trade association based in Washington, D.C. Horsemen's Council of Illinois works to: • Provide education and resources to horsemen and the public • Represent the common interests of horsemen • Present a unified stand against issues confronting horsemen • Advocate improved health and well-being of horses • Actively expand and improve Illinois' horse industry

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Paula Briney, President Dennis French, DVM 1st Vice-President Tony Troyer, 2nd Vice-President David Nobbe, PhD, Treasurer Russ Derango, Secretary Directors: Kevin Kline, PhD Anna Ruman, DVM Jerry Sutton Brad Hubbard Mike Bassett Lauren Malmberg Deanna Preis Pam Rodely Heather Bolen Administrator

ILLINOIS HORSE FAIR COMMITTEE 2019 IHF 2019 Co-Chairmen Tony Troyer Jerry Sutton

Sally Atterberry Event Secretary

Mendy Bell Marissa Dean Will Dean Jim Stevens Linda Pontnack Special thanks to all of Margaret Strano the family and friends Kim Dresch Millie Hellyer who volunteered to help Mike Bassett throughout the year.

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Over the years, we have successfully led many efforts to create new Illinois laws and amend existing laws for the benefit of horse owners and the Illinois equine industry.

We have fine-tuned legislative proposals, informed and advised horse owners of existing laws which affect them, and defended existing laws. A partial list of such legislation includes: w 770 ILCS 40/49: Added Stable Keepers provisions to the Innkeepers Lien Act to allow liens or sales on horses if boarding fees are not paid. w 510 ILCS 67: Illinois Equine Research and Promotion Act - established the Illinois Equine Industry Research and Promotions Board, and authorized the Board to levy an assessment on horse feed to offer grants for projects pertaining to equines. w 510 ILCS 65: Illinois Equine Infectious Anemia Control Act - established this law to protect the Illinois equine population from equine infectious anemia being brought into the State through the importation of infected equidae and to control the spread of equine infectious anemia within the State. w 745 ILCS 47: Equine Activity Liability Act - established this law to encourage equine activities by delineating the responsibilities of those involved in equine activity. w 225 ILCS 115: Veterinary Medicine & Surgery Practice Act - added two exemptions (7 & 8) in Sec. 4 of the Act to allow horse owners to treat their own animals under certain circumstances.

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Grants available w Join the Board Designed to enhance the Illinois equine industry through self-funded programs, projects and activities.

Enabling legislation mandated by the Illinois General Assembly (PA 93-0135) A 12-member board of directors is responsible for the collection, monitoring and disbursements an assessment on equine feed purchased in Illinois.

Check your feed receipts for assessment!

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Breyer Horses & Accessories Tex Tan Saddles Great Horsey Gifts

Our amazing horses are in the Breed Demos Check us out!

Susan Blank

715-386-6539 w 4horsenaround@att.net

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2019 EVENTS Gaited Horse Clinic with Erin Patterson 2-Time MFT Gaited Horse Trainer of the Year! and Monthly Trail Rides - Join us!

For All Event Details, Go to Our Website www.illinoisfoxtrotters.com Or Email: illinoisfoxtrotters@gmail.com Or call Danielle Otey 309-357-2746

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ADVERTISER INDEX Ace Hardware...............................................................28 Allen's Pony Express....................................................22 Arabian Horse Association...........................................28 Banga Stables..............................................................28 CF&H Insurance, Inc....................................................26 Circle H Western Store.................................................22 Dahl Graphics & Printing..............................................31 Farm & Home Supply...................................................28 Farm & Lake Houses Real Estate.................................23 Hill View Farms.............................................................25 Hoof Cinch....................................................................24 Horse'n Around.............................................................24 Hostetler Carts & Wagons............................................28 Hueber Feed, LLC........................................................26 Illinois Equine Industry Promotion & Research Board..........................................................22 Illinois Farm Bureau.....................................................24 Illinois Fox Trotters.......................................................24 Iron Saddle Feed Company..........................................32 Irongate Equine Clinic.............................................20,29 Jim's Motors.................................................................28 Kendall County Horse Show Association......................26 Kendall Road Equine Hospital......................................30 Lieser Land Forge, LLC................................................22 Little Tractor and Equipment Company.........................20 Matrix Therapy Products Corp......................................25 Midway Trailer Sales....................................................21 Minnesota Horse Training Academy.............................22 Outlaw Feeds...............................................................26 Prairietown Feed Service.............................................22 Rock River Trail & Horseman Associatioin....................28 SK Horses, Ltd.............................................................25 Spalding Fly Predators.................................................27 The Fall Creek Ranch...................................................30 Upper Midwest Endurance & Competitive Rider Assoc................................................................26 Westwoods Lodge........................................................28 Wright-Way Trailers, Inc...............................................29

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