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Welcome to the 31st Illinois Horse Fair!

Paula Briney, President Horsemen’s Council of Illinois Welcome to the 2020 Illinois E Q U I N E STRONG Horse Fair and the return to the Coliseum of Champions. This year’s Illinois Horse Fair brings you several great clinicians and demos. We are lucky to have groups that cover all kinds of equine uses from Mustangs and Veterans together to drill teams with parents and children working together with their horses. Our evening performances bring the fun of a ranch rodeo and Saturday night rodeo with all the thrills and spills with the intermission entertainment of the great Double Dan. The Horse lifestyle is what drives us all. I know I grew up with horses and wouldn’t change it for the world. I’ve had the opportunity to ride a lot of different horses and disciplines and have had a blast doing them all. And as each chapter of my life evolves, it always includes the horse and how we can draw new people into our culture and keep lands and the lifestyle within our grasp.

Remember that the Illinois Horse Fair is the fundraising effort of the Horsemen’s Council of Illinois and It takes a village of volunteers to put on this endeavor. The funds raised from the Illinois Horse Fair go towards the education of our local and state governing bodies as well as the general public so that we can continue the equine lifestyle we all enjoy. We thank all the volunteers who make the Illinois Horse Fair a success and our Equine Strong alive.

Tony Troyer, IHF Chairperson Illinois Horse Fair is here! Which means spring is right around the corner also. What better place to go on a weekend when you have cabin fever! #EQUINESTRONG is our theme for this year. As all of us look back and look towards a new year, I believe there is a different meaning for each of us! What makes you #EQUINESTRONG? This year is the first time in 3 years that IHF is getting the use of the iconic Coliseum! We have two nights of action-packed RODEO for your entertainment. Friday March 6th is the Ranch Rodeo. Anything that happens on the farm or ranch is going to be asked here!

Saturday March 7th is one of the greatest Open Rodeos in the area!

That isn’t the only reason to attend both nights of Rodeo. We have an awesome pre-show with drill teams, professional trick riders, the big horses and by popular demand those cute little miniatures running the barrels! Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship will show us his liberty horses which are always a crowd pleaser! New this year, we have an Open Freestyle Dressage Competition on Saturday afternoon. Check out some of the best Midwest riders performing Traditional or Western Dressage and Reining—this will be a blast!

The Horsemen’s Council of Illinois has done our best to keep this show going for you. Have you looked at what it takes to continue helping each of the horsemen within Illinois? IHF is the only fundraiser that makes it possible to maintain legislation to keep your rights as a horse owner. The same week as we are setting up for IHF 2020, the Legislative Committee will be in full force at the Capitol and talking to the Illinois Legislators at IL Ag Legislative Day. The Trails Committee sits on the IDNR Greenway and Trails Council and meets multiple times a year with the Director of Lands and Chief of Parks to keep you riding on your favorite trails! Renew your membership at the HCI booth in the Expo Hall while attending.

Speaking of the Expo Hall… This year we have your favorite vendors coming back and a good handful of new vendors! The variety is massive—just like the Clinicians! Double Dan Horsemanship will show you colt starting and liberty starting. Craig Johnson is coming over from his ranch in Iowa to teach us about Ranch Riding and some Reining. As an additional note, you can get signed up to have Craig judge a video of your choosing. He will sit down with you and have a one-on-one to give you his best tips on how to up your game! Larry Whitesell with Jennifer Bauer will teach about Gaited Horsemanship for any gaited breed. Melanie Michalak will offer lessons on music selection and setting dressage performance to music.

Last but not least, HCI/IHF would like to thank our Sponsors— Midway Trailer Sales, Iron Saddle Ranch, and the Illinois Farm Bureau! Stop by to see them in the Expo Hall.

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TIME

MIDWAY TRAILERS COLISEUM

8:45

Gates Open

Friday Arena Schedule COVERED ARENA

IRON SADDLE BARN 13 ARENA Gates Open

IL FARM BUREAU BARN 14 EXPO BUILDING TIME DEMO ROOM SEMINAR ROOM Gates Open

9:00 9:30

LARRY WHITESELL JENNIFER BAUER

PATTI GRUBER

10:00

In Hand Work for Gaited Horses

Operation Wild Horse

DOUBLE DAN 10:30

Colt Starting

RITA COLEMAN

Horses For Sale

MELANIE MIHALEK

11:30

Open Arena for Practice

Musical Freestyle Dressage

Stallion Showcase 12:00 12:30

Demos Breed & Sport

CRAIG JOHNSON Ranch Riding & Reining

Open for Warmup

3:00 Liberty Training

FAIRGROUNDS SHOWDOWN Barrels & Goat Tying

4:00 4:30

10:30

LARRY WHITESELL

11:00 11:30

What Can Help the Gaited Horse Gait Better & Smoother 12:00

DOUBLE DAN

12:30

Q&A

Ambassador Public Speaking

1:00 1:30

4:30

Musical Freestyle Dressage

MYLES HARSTON Young Living Oils

SOUL Harbour Mini Therapy Horses

2:30 3:00

3:30

5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00

RANCH RODEO

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4:00

Coliseum Open for Seating

8:00

MYLES HARSTON

9:30

Ranch Riding – Video Reviews & Q&A

Flag Presentation 6:30 Ambassador Intros

7:30

Musical Freestyle Dressage

CRAIG JOHNSON

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7:00

9:00

2:00

5:00 5:30

MELANIE MIHALAK

SHAWNEE TRAIL IEPB LARRY WHITESELL CONSERVANCY Grant Writing JENNIFER BAUER Under Saddle Work SCOTTY DEANNA PREIS to Bring Out Gait BRYANT, IFOR Bending & Collection, What They Are and Current What They Aren’t Mounted Archery Legislation MELANIE MIHALAK

Coliseum Closed

Lameness Evaluations

ILLINOIS DNR

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Farriers

Drill Teams

DOUBLE DAN

UNIV. OF IL EQUINE MEDICINE

DIEGO ALMEIDA & STEVE SERMERSHEIM

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Gates Open

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MYLES HARSTON LARRY Young Living Oils SIUC CRAIG JOHNSON WHITESELL 9:30 Stallion Showcase JENNIFER BAUER The Prenatal Mare Ranch Riding – Video and Foal Care Reviews & Q&A Under Saddle Work MELANIE MIHALAK to Bring Out Gait 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00

Musical Freestyle Dressage

DOUBLE DAN

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IEPB Grant Writing 10:00

SIUC

Basic Aspects of AI DEANNA PREIS 10:30 Shiloh Wind Colt Starting Mounted Archery & Embryo Transfer Riders Drill Team Addressing the Mental State & Motivating 11:00 RITA COLEMAN LARRY WHITESELL PATTI GRUBER Horses CRAIG JOHNSON Trick Rider Operation JENNIFER BAUER Ranch Riding 11:30 Wild Horse Gait Problems Arena Open & Reining DR KARL LUTHIN 12:00 MELANIE MIHALAK SIUC Movie Horses Musical Freestyle 12:30 Non-Infectious and FAIRGROUNDS Dressage Infectious Diseases SHOWDOWN 1:00 DOUBLE DAN Demos Poles & 1:30 Q&A SHAWNEE Ambassador Breed & Sport Figure 8 Race 2:00 TRAIL Horsemanship

CONSERVANCY MELANIE MIHALAK 2:30

Drill Teams

Horses For Sale Freestyle Setup

3:00 3:30

DAVE NEWCOMB Emergency Horse Recovery

Liberty Training

FREESTYLE COMPETITION

Freestyle Wam Up Arena

4:30 5:00

Young Living Oils

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DOUBLE DAN 4:00

MYLES HARSTON

Farriers 5:30

2:30

LARRY WHITESELL

3:00 3:30

Do Gaited Horses Really Need Special or How to Recognize Different Equipment? an Emergency – Colic, Choke, IEPB Grants, HCI Laminitis Awards, All Youth

DIEGO ALMEIDA STEVE SERMERSHEIM

Coliseum Closed

Musical Freestyle Dressage

Coliseum Open for Seating

Judging Awards

4:00

4:30 5:00

SOUL Harbour Mini Therapy Horses

5:30

6:00 Flag Presentation

6:00

6:30 Ambassador Intros

6:30

7:00

7:00

7:30

RODEO

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See you tomorrow!

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Gates Open

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DOUBLE DAN Colt Starting 10:00

Demos Breed & Sport Drill Teams 11:00

MELANIE MIHALAK Musical Freestyle Dressage

Ranch Riding – Video Reviews & Q&A

CRAIG JOHNSON Ranch Riding & Reining

11:30

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UNIV. OF IL EQUINE MEDICINE

Ambassador Q&A

9:30

Liberty Training

Short Go Finals

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Grant Writing

SHAWNEE TRAIL MELANIE MIHALAK CONSERVANCY Musical Freestyle Dressage

2:00

Shiloh Wind Riders Drill Team RITA COLEMAN

DOUBLE DAN Q&A

Stallion Showcase FAIRGROUNDS SHOWDOWN

11:00

Physical Exam Techniques – the 3 Circle Dance

Mounted Archery

DOUBLE DAN

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9:00

Farriers

Advanced Exercises for Gait

Horses For Sale

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10:00 DIEGO ALMEIDA MYLES HARSTON 10:30 STEVE LARRY WHITESELL Young Living Oils JENNIFER BAUER SERMERSHEIM

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CRAIG JOHNSON

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MYLES HARSTON

LARRY WHITESELL JENNIFER BAUER Young Living Oils Dressage for Gaited Horses

11:30

12:00

Understanding How 12:30 to Solve Problems 1:00 DEANNA PREIS Bending & Collection, What They Are and What They Aren’t

1:30 2:00

PATTI GRUBER Operation Wild Horse

2:30

Trick Rider 3:00

MELANIE MIHALEK

Ambassador Crowning

3:00

3:30

Musical Freestyle Dressage

Showdown Awards

3:30

4:00

4:00

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Featured Clinicians Double Dan James Born in Queensland Australia on a small cattle farm, James’ lifelong passion for horses began when he was just 6 weeks old. From the family milking goat to his first pony to the first colt he started in his early teens, Dan’s hunger to learn about training and understand horse’s thinking patterns has only increased. After studying at Longreach Pastoral College, Dan began traveling the world to gain a better understanding of horses. From starting colts in Hokkaido, Japan to starting over 300 horses a year at Washpool Lodge, Australia to working cutting horses for trainer, Punk Carter, to managing horses on a cattle station in Western Australia, Dan has studied with and learned from the best of the best. Dan has successfully competed in Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Camp Drafting, Cutting, Reining and Colt Starting. Along the way James met his Quarter Horse stallion, Ari, Australian Stock Horse mare, Amelia, and Quarter Horse, Apollo, who were his first performance horses and remain part of the DDH Team today.

James has spent his entire career wowing audiences, pushing the bounds of equine entertainment, competing on an international stage, and educating horsemen and women around the world. Dan first learned about liberty training from world renowned movie horse trainer, Heath Harris. From there Dan went on to train liberty horses for television, movies, photoshoots, and entertainment including starting liberty horses for the hit show Heartland, doing stunts for The Walking Dead, and training horses for Cavalia.

James is a two-time international World Champion Colt Starter, a multiple time Freestyle Reining Champion, a multi-discipline crowd favorite several times over and a Mustang Makeover finalist. From winning the “Way of the Horse” at Equitana Asia Pacific in 2008 to winning the coveted Road to the Horse International Colt Starting World Championship in 2012 to winning the 2014 Quarter Horse Congress Freestyle Reining Championship to representing Australia in the 2018 World Equestrian Games to competing in the 2019 Run for a Million Invitation Freestyle, the richest reining event in equine sports history, James continues to wow judges, fans, and audiences alike with his incredible training techniques, elite showmanship, and unique understanding of how horses learn.

Double Dan’s Schedule Colt Starting Friday w 10:00 w Midway Trailers Coliseum Saturday w 10:00 w Midway Trailers Coliseum Sunday w 9:30 w Covered Arena

Liberty Training Friday w 3:00 w Midway Trailers Coliseum Saturday w 3:30 w Midway Trailers Coliseum Sunday w 1:00 w Midway Trailers Coliseum

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Featured Clinicians Larry Whitesell & Jennifer Bauer Larry was a high school teacher for 12 years before training. He was trainer of the year in 2002 and won many national and grand national championships. He held judges cards in several breeds. Both he and Jennifer have studied under several world recognized classical masters. He has used classical principles to train horses for the last 30 years.

Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with an Equine Science degree. She has worked with riders from children to celebrities, teaching them how to better influence their horses with correct riding.

Larry and Jennifer have done clinics all over the US, Canada, Europe, and South America. Their hope is to teach people to understand how to get horses to gait in relaxation and be safer more responsive horses. Their own horses gait with softness without gimmicks or force. www.gaitedhorsemanship.com www.whitesellgaitedhorsemanship.com Larry & Jennifer’s Schedule In Hand Work for Gaited Horses w Friday w 9:30 w Covered Arena Explanation of what brings out gait for horses genetically bred for gait. The work teaches the horse how to round the back and engage the hind legs while developing softness in the bridle.

What Can Help the Gaited Horse Gait Better & Smoother w Friday w 11:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room A discussion of how the horse works and things we should pay attention to in order for our horses to offer gait or gait smoother.

Under Saddle Work to Bring Out Gait w Friday w 2:30 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena Basic exercises to help the gaited horse develop softness and engage the hind legs. We want to be able to obtain gait without the horse being heavy in the bridle, making the horse safer and lighter.

Under Saddle Work to Bring Out Gait w Saturday w 9:00 w Covered Arena More exercises to train the gaited horse according to biomechanics so the horse can offer gait while being relaxed and comfortable in his own skin.

Gait Problems w Saturday w 11:00 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena Understanding gait issues from the horses perspective. By understanding biomechanically why the horse is pacing or trotting, we can correct it easily.

Do Gaited Horses Really Need Special or Different Equipment? w Saturday w 3:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room A discussion on tack. Gaited horses are horses and correct training works the same for all horses. Done correctly, the training should bring out genetically whatever the horse does best.

Advanced Exercises for Gait w Sunday w 10:30 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena Understanding How to Solve Problems w Sunday w 12:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Looking at what the horses problem is and solving that instead of what our problem is.

Dressage for Gaited Horses w Sunday w 2:00 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena

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Featured Clinicians Craig Johnson Craig Johnson has earned his spot among the elite group of horsemen who can claim the title of $1 Million Dollar Rider. Few individuals have trained, shown, earned and competed and maintained a career at such a high level in the professional horse industry. Some of Craig’s accomplishments include: 1 Million Dollar Rider; 2-Time NRHA Reining Futurity Champion; NRHA Derby Champion; NRHA Super Stakes Champion; 17-Time World Champion in Reining, Working Cow Horse and Ranch Riding; Over 40 NRHA Reining Futurity Finalists; Team USA Gold Medal, 2002 World Equestrian Games; and 4-Time Silver Medalist in USEF Reining Competitions. While Craig Johnson continues to train and compete, his passion lies in teaching people how to bring out the best in their own horses. From recreational riders to fellow professionals, Craig’s tried and proven system, based on the discipline required and concepts of reining and ranch riding, improve the communication and athleticism of horse and riders across multiple disciplines.

Craig has hosted countless clinics around the world on Reining, Ranch Pleasure, Cowboy Dressage, and general Horsemanship. He has presented seminars and demonstrations at every major horse fair and equine event in the US, Europe and Australia. When Craig isn’t off teaching clinics all over the US and abroad, he resides in the Midwest United States, at Rafter J Farms in Shell Rock, IA, where he raises, and develops world class performance horses, trains a limited number of horses for the public, and gives lessons.

Craig’s Schedule Ranch Riding & Reining Friday w 12:00 w Covered Arena Saturday w 11:00 w Midway Trailers Coliseum Sunday w 10:30 w Covered Arena Topic Friday w 4:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Saturday w 9:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Sunday w 9:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

Musical Freestyle Competition Saturday w 3:30 w Covered Arena

Horse’s talents will be shown off in English Dressage, Western Dressage, Reining and Costume Freestyles.

Performances will be set to music and will offer sliding stops, flying lead changes, piaffes, spins, exciting costumes and so much more. A single judge will provide that required movements are met but winners will be selected by audience participation. Each division winner will receive $250 in prize money with the overall winner receiving $500!

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Featured Clinicians Melanie Mihalak Melanie Michalak is a Musical Freestyle Designer, clinician, and USDF “L” Graduate. She has designed freestyles for the US Olympic Trials, Pan Am Games, NAJYRC (Gold and Silver medals), World Western Dressage Championships, World Icelandic Championships (Helsinki), Tempel Lipizzans, US Pony Cup, Retired Racehorse Project, Extreme Mustang Makeover, Morgan Worlds, and more for riders from six nations. Her freestyles have won more than 150 USDF HOY and All-Breeds awards since 2014, as well as 21 Regional Championships and Reserves. USDF National Finals awards since 2014 include 20+ top-10 placements first level through Grand Prix, one National Championship and three Reserve National Championships. Her freestyles won four of the top six places at the WDAA Western Dressage World Championships. She has published more than 100 articles on musical freestyle and has written 12 publications for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Melanie has conducted musical freestyle clinics throughout the United States since 1988. She has ridden and trained through Grand Prix, having earned many USDF awards and Horse of the Year placings on her own horses. Melanie was honored as one of ten “Role Models of Creativity” by the international conference “Women In North American Music.” She was awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award 2017 by the Marquis Who’s Who Publication Board. Melanie holds multiple degrees in music and has conducted concerts throughout the US and Europe.

Melanie’s Schedule Musical Freestyle Dressage Friday w 9:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Friday w 11:00 w Covered Arena Friday w 4:00 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena Saturday w 9:30 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena Saturday w 12:00 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena Saturday w 2:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Sunday w 9:30 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena Sunday w 1:00 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena Sunday w 3:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

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Speakers DIEGO ALMEIDA

PATTI GRUBER

Diego Almeida is a full time instructor and manager of Middle Fork Forge Horseshoeing at Illinois. His activities range from daily lectures and practical instruction to office management and full time farrier practice. Diego became an AFA Certified Farrier in 2010, AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier 2011, Associate of Worshipful Company of Farriers 2016 and AFA Educators Endorsement in 2017. He enjoys working with clients, students and their horses to manufacture conventional and therapeutic horseshoes.

Operation Wild Horse Program Director Patti grew up the granddaughter of two WWII veterans. One a Marine who was captured on Wake Island and spent years as a POW in Japan.

The other a Navy machinist who served on the USS Hancock. Without a firsthand understand of the struggles her grandfathers both endured during wartime service, Patti grew up knowing there were emotional scars from their time in service. As an adult she learned about PTSD and started to draw the lines to connect her experiences, those in her family and her grandfathers back to their experiences during WWII. In January of 2015, Patti approached Veterans R&R about creating a veteran program with horses. Patti is most well known for her success in the Dressage arena with her Mustang Stallion Padre. He is the first and only wild horse to qualify, compete and win at Dressage at Devon, the most prestigious Dressage show in the United States. She is an accomplished horsewoman of 35 years and is committed to improving the lives of our veterans and military families through their connection, growth and learning experiences with horses.

Friday w 12:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Saturday w 4:30 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 10:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

MOUNTED ARCHERY Friday w 3:30 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena Saturday w 10:30 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena Sunday w 12:00 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena

SCOTTY BRYANT ILLINOIS FEDERATION FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION (IFOR) Current Legislation Friday w 3:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

AARON CALLAHAN Professor, Equestrian Science Black Hawk College Introduction to Horse Judging & Oral Reasons Saturday w 1:00 w Livestock Center

Operation Wild Horse Friday w 9:30 w Barn 14 Demo Room Saturday w 11:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 2:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room

MYLES HARSTON Young Living Oils Friday w 10:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Friday w 4:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Saturday w 9:00 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena Saturday w 2:30 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 10:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Sunday w 2:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

ILLINOIS DNR Friday w 1:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

RITA COLEMAN Trick Rider Friday w 10:30 w Covered Arena Saturday w 11:00 w Covered Arena Sunday w 2:30 w Midway Trailers Coliseum

ILLINOIS EQUINE PROMOTION BOARD Grant Writing Friday w 2:30 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Saturday w 10:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Sunday w 12:30 w Barn 14 Demo Room

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Speakers DR. KARL LUTHIN Movie Horses Saturday w 11:30 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room

Friday w 12:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Saturday w 4:30 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 10:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

SHAWNEE TRAIL CONSERVANCY DAVE NEWCOMBE Dave Newcomb has been associated with IFSI since 1987 and has taught more than 200 classes. In 2011, Dave was advanced to Ag Rescue Program Manager. He is a regular spokesperson on agricultural rescue training and has made numerous presentations and participated in numerous media interviews. In 2013, he was instrumental in bringing Large Animal Rescue Awareness Training to IFSI. He is certified at the Technician level in Trench Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Rope Rescue and Structural Collapse Rescue.

Emergency Horse Recovery Saturday w 2:30 w Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena

DEANNA PREIS Deanna Preis looks at things from a different perspective. She trains in a way that gets the horse to want to work with us and builds the horse in a way that it will last longer and be happy in his work into old age. Using her formal education as a biologist combined with studying equine biomechanics and classical dressage principles, she works within both the horse and his handler’s comfort zones to build confident and healthy athletes. She is located in the southern part of the state and does travel as well. You can learn more about her on Facebook at Deanna Preis Horsemanship at Shade Tree Stables.

Bending & Collection, What They Are and What They Aren’t Friday w 3:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room Addressing the Mental State & Motivating Horses Saturday w 10:30 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room

This presentation will include the history of the STC, grant monies awarded to STC for trail improvements, trail maintenance, safety concerns and other related topics.

Friday w 2:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Saturday w 1:30 w Barn 14 Demo Room Sunday w 12:30 w Barn 14 Demo Room

SOUL HARBOUR MINI THERAPY HORSES 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.

Friday w 5:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Saturday w 5:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE The Prenatal Mare and Foal Care Saturday w 9:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Basic Aspects of AI & Embryo Transfer Saturday w 10:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room Non-Infectious and Infectious Diseases Saturday w 12:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

Bending & Collection, What They Are and What They Aren’t Sunday w 1:00 w IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

STEVE SERMERSHEIM

Lameness Evaluations Friday w 11:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

Steve Sermersheim is the Director of Midwest Equine at Illinois and Middle Fork Forge Horseshoeing at Illinois. Steve is a Certified Journeyman Farrier, Certified Farrier, #6617 and has a Therapeutic Endorsement from the American Farriers Association as well as being an approved examiner. Mr. Sermersheim also is a Registered Journeyman Farrier in the Guild of Professional Farriers and he was one of 10 candidates chosen for first US testing in November 2009 to become an Associate in the Worshipful Company of Farriers. Steve is highly sought after as a speaker and has presented clinics throughout North and South America.

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How to Recognize an Emergency – Colic, Choke, Laminitis Saturday w 3:30 w Barn 14 Demo Room Physical Exam Techniques – the 3 circle dance Sunday w 11:00 w Barn 14 Demo Room

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Vendor Booth No. Aces & Eights Western........................................909-916 Airhead Compost Toilets.............................................701 Alohana Creations...........................................1053-1054 Appaloosy Books........................................................708 Bleem Family Chiropractic.........................................801 Bling and Things..................................................705-706 Bling For Horses..................................................400-401 Circle A Saddlery.............................................1015-1020 Circle G Trailers.......................................OUTSIDE, 303 City Of Litchfield........................................................302 Coliseum Corner...............................................926 A &B Cowgirls Sparkling Conchos......................................709 Craig Johnson..................................................1006-1008 Dancing Hoofbeats......................................................609 Derby Fence................................................................307 Double D Western Wear......................................917-924 Double Dan Horsemanship..................................951-952 Earth Moves Vibersheild..............................................TT Equine Medicine & Surgery...........................UPSTAIRS Equinox Insight Coaching............................................TT Farm And Lakhouse Realty.........................................700 Gaited Horsemanship................................................1104 High School Rodeo, Junior High School Rodeo & Junior Rodeo...............................................................

Horse Creek Outfitters.........................................931-934 Horse N Around America............................................800 Horseman’s Council of Illinois............................503-504 Horsey Habit Saddlery...........................100-108,200-208 Horsey Hemp Equine CBD.........................................804 I’ve Got Bling Western Store...........................1009-1014 Illinois Arabian Horse Association..............................803

Vendors as of 2/17/20

Vendor Booth No. Illinois Boots and Saddle Club..................................1113 Illinois Equine Promotion Board..............................925A Illinois Farm Bureau............................................500-501 Illinois Horse Fair Ambassador...................................502 Illinois Jr Rodeo Association..........................UPSTAIRS Illinois Quarter Horse Association............................1051 Iron Saddle.......................................................1031-1038 Jims Motors......................................................OUTSIDE Jug Waterers................................................................305 Leaf Guard................................................................1103 Lipsense......................................................................703 McLaughlin Western Wear...................................402-404 Midway Trailer Sales.......................................1100-1102 Moore’s Horse Company.....................................935-942 Ms Peggy’s Food Service.................................OUTSIDE Old Sarge’s Jerky.......................................................1026 Papparazzi....................................................................TT Ragan Kettle Corn............................................OUTSIDE Real Time Pain Relief.................................................702 Renewal By Anderson.................................................802 Revive Wild West............................................1021-1022 Sandbur Tack and Western...................................605-608 Southern Illinois University........................................707 Spotted Saddle Horse Association of Illinois...............TT The Horse Emporium.......................................1110-1107 The Kids Corner.............................................UPSTAIRS Three Sisters Gourmet Soap........................................306 Tribute Equine Nutrition.............................................704 Young Living Oils................................................308-309 Zia’s Knives..............................................................1025

8th Annual Illinois Horse Fair Ambassador Public Speaking

Horsemanship

Q&A

Ambassador Crowning

Friday w 1:00 IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminair Room

Saturday w 1:00 Iron Saddle Barn 13 Arena

Sunday w 9:00 IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminair Room

Sunday w 3:00 IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminair Room

During the three days of competition, candidates are asked to display their talents in horsemanship, public speaking, and during an interview.

From being questioned by a panel of judges, to a riding portion to demonstrate horsemanship, these young individuals must prove that they can represent the Illinois Horse Industry with style!

The Illinois Horse Fair Ambassador advocates for a positive equestrian lifestyle, the IHF, and the HIC. Duties include being the Official Hostess of the 2020 Illinois Horse Fair and also representing the Horsemen's Council of Illinois and being an advocate for young equestrians in our state.

Ambassadors are encouraged to represent the IHF & HCI throughout the year at various equine-related events and be a positive role model for this industry.

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Ranch Rodeo

Saturday 7:00 PM Midway Trailers Coliseum

Advanced Reserve Tickets: $10 - $15

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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RODEO NIGHT Join us for a Saturday Night RODEO event packed with excitement and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy watching Cowboys and Cowgirls ride broncs & bulls, run barrels rope calves, and compete for prize money in 8 fast paced events. You’ll be left awe struck by an intermission show by Double Dan Horsemanship and his incredible horses! Come cheer on your favorite cowboy or cowgirl as ride for the big prize! See page 18 for more info.

Fairgrounds Showdown Covered Arena Barrels & Goat Tying w Friday 2:30 Poles & Figure 8 Race w Saturday 12:00 Short Go Finals w Sunday 12:00 Awards w Sunday 3:30 IL Farm Bureau Expo Building Seminar Room The most talented young cowboys and cowgirls compete on their elite equine partners at the 3rd Annual “Fairgrounds Showdown” Youth Speed Challenge. There will be one go-a-round with the top exhibitors moving on to the championship finals. Prize money for the top five placings in each age division and event in the finals! Also, the top All Around competitors will be vying for All Around Championship Trophy saddles and All Around Reserve saddle pads for PeeWee, Junior, and Senior Divisions.

Illinois Horse Fair Youth Judging Saturday 8:15 w Livestock Center All Youth Horse Judging in a fun event for teams and individuals as they judge classes of four horses that may include Halter, Western Pleasure, Huntseat, Saddleseat, Gaited and Driving.

• Sr division for 14-18 year olds • Jr division for 8-13 year olds • PeeWee division for 5-7 year olds Top five teams will be rewarded in Jr and Sr divisions. Top ten individuals will receive awards in Sr, Jr and PeeWee divisions.

Breed/Sport Demos

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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

www.horsemenscouncil.org

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Paula Briney – President Dennis French, DVM – 1st Vice President Tony Troyer – 2nd Vice President David Nobbe PhD – Treasurer Russ Derango – Secretary Kevin Kline PhD Anna Ruman, DVM Jerry Sutton Brad Hubbard Mike Bassett Lauren Malmberg Deanna Preis Pam Rodely Dennis Monroe Luke Kelley Jenne Rosegay Heather Bolen - Administrator

ILLINOIS HORSE FAIR COMMITTEE 2020 Chairperson Tony Troyer Jerry Sutton Mendy Bell - Vendor Manager Marissa Dean - Volunteer Coordinator Dennis Monroe - IT/Ticketing Linda Pontnack - Ticketing Margaret Strano - Advertising/Promotions Kim Dresch - Hospitality Millie Hellyer - Hospitality Mike Bassett Will Dean Erika Benedict - Horse Coordinator Samantha & Scott Hoelscher – Fairgrounds Showdown Jeff & Beck Hanlin – Carriages Amy Monroe - Social Media Calista Pontnack – Judging & Special Activities Assistant Amy Monroe - Social Media Brad & Danna Hubbard – Security Crew Stephanie Spriser - Judging 20 v 2020 Illinois Horse Fair Official Program

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.

Special thanks to all of the family and friends who volunteered to help throughout the year.

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Breyer Horses & Accessories Tex Tan Saddles Great Horsey Gifts

Susan Blank

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

www.TheModelHorseStore.com

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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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Campers/Hikers/Bikers/Anglers/Boaters Horseback & ATV Riders A destination vacation awaits you in Custer, South Dakota. The heart of the Black Hills.

Tauering Pines is a refreshing change from the overcrowded, highly regulated venues (ideal for friends, families & large gatherings). Five miles from downtown Custer and just minutes to Custer State Park, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse & much more. Rolling windswept meadows & pastures are bordered by the Lower French Creek on the north & east with the National Forest with its abundant wildlife to the south.

Tauering Pines has continuous pipe fencing with gated entrances in all corners leading directly onto hundreds of miles of trails, outstanding for horseback riding. The main entrance is accommodating to the largest of rigs. Open level areas: allowing at liberty parking with numerous 50/30 amp electrical & water hydrants. Waste management: on-site dump station, porta-potties, handicap flush toilet & two manure dumps. A-Frame Cabin with Loft: snugly sleeps 6. Dome Sleeping Loft: Sleeps 7. Picnic Pavilion: shaded by Tauering Ponderosa pine trees has seating for 30, fireplace room & grills, a completely stocked summer kitchen with 3 ovens, stove, appliances etc., & laundry machine, shower & sauna room, with 6 outdoor bathing tubs. The Studio: health & wellness center & stocked with games, movies, books, music, yoga, massage table, dance floor, foosball/ping-pong table, TV & glitter ball. Grounds: roomy with over 5 shaded pasture turnouts, including 8 covered stalls.

Pets welcome. Excellent cell service with WiFi. South Dakota: often referred to as God's country. Traditional values dominate. Guns, God, Less government along with personal responsibility are part of the culture you’ll find when you visit. Tauering Pines is a private owner-operated health and wellness vacation for all. It is tranquil and spacious.

For reservations: Call 507-276-8571 w Email TaueringPines@goldenwest.net Facebook - TaueringPines w www.TaueringPines.com

Gibson Veterinary Clinic 1010 W 8th St Gibson City, IL 60936 217-784-4711 www.gibsonvetclinic.com

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ADVERTISER INDEX 4 Rocks Arena................................................26 Advanced Biological Concepts.......................27 Allen's Pony Express......................................24 American Endurance Rides Conference........25 Appaloosy Books...........................................28 Arthur Veterinary Clinic...................................26 Bale Barns......................................................23 Bank of Springfield.........................................25 Bellbottom Farm.............................................24 Best Gate Latch..............................................23 Broken Arrow Horse Camp.............................29 CF&H Insurance Agency................................26 Circle H Western Store...................................26 Dahl Graphics & Printing................................31 EquestriSafe, LLC..........................................27 Farm & Home Supply.....................................26 Farm & Lake Houses Real Estate..................21 30 v 2020 Illinois Horse Fair Official Program

Gibson City Vet Clinic.......................................................28 Horse'n Around.................................................................24 Hostetler Carts & Wagons................................................26 Illinois Equine Industry Promotion & Research Board......25 Illinois Farm Bureau.........................................................25 Jim's Motors.....................................................................29 Kubota - Rohlfs Implement Co.........................................30 Landers Iron Saddle Ranch..............................................22 Matrix Therapy Products Corp..........................................24 Midway Trailer Sales..........................................................2 Minnesota Horse Training Academy.................................27 Prairietown Feed Service.................................................27 Rock River Trail & Horseman Association........................26 Tabor Feed Mill & Farm Supply.........................................26 Tauering Pines.................................................................28 Tractor Supply..................................................................28 Windmill Monogrammed Halters & Dog Collars...............23 Horsemen’s Council of Illinois

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