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Livingston County 4-H Horse Committee presents: 2025 Night Run Buckle Series Horse Shows
Show starts at 6 PM - June 4, June 11, June 25, July 9
(Makeup July 30 if needed)
Five Divisions: Adult 20+, 15-19, 12-14, 8-11, Walk-Trot 8+
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place series prizes in each divisionbased on accumulated points
80% Payback option for Barrels and Poles, extra fee, all ages combined
Fowlerville Family Fairgrounds8800 West Grand River, Fowlerville MI 48836
2025 Leaders Day Open Youth Horse Show
July 12th,
2025
Highpoints for English, Western, Gymkhana Rosette ribbons 1st-8th place
Four Divisions: 8-13, 14-19, Pony 8-19, Walk-Trot 8-19
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SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT Michigan Quarter Horse Association Crowns New Queen - Katie Hartman!
“Horses have been a huge part of my life for the past 12+ years. I got my start in 4-H and local open shows, and about six years ago, I found my heart and home in the Quarter Horse world.
Coming from a non-horse family, the road hasn’t always been easy—but it’s made me stronger and more grateful for every step of the journey. If you’re someone dreaming of getting into horses/AQHA but not sure where to start, please know: you belong here too.
Since I was a little girl, I looked up to the MQHA Queens—their grace, kindness, and dedication truly inspired me. To now be in this role feels like a dream come true, and I’m so thankful for the chance to give back to a community that’s given me so much.
To the MQHA Queen Committee, Board of Directors, our amazing sponsors, Tiffany’s Show Horses group, and members—thank you for believing in me. I’ll wear this crown with pride, purpose, and a whole lot of heart.
And to Audrey Barnes, thank you for setting such a beautiful example and for making this moment extra special.”
SHOW & EVENT DATES
Michigan EVENTS
May 10, 2025: Pine Lake Stables May Dressage Show. Plainwell, Michigan Online entries available at pinelakestables com Entries deadline is April 30, 2025.
May 16-17, 2025: Walking Horse Association of Michigan Presents our WHAM SPRING PREMIER. Shiawassee Fairgrounds. 2900 Hibbard Road, Corunna MI 48817 Questions and stall reservations Kayla Barber 810-8346195 kaylavbarber@yahoo com Facebook: The Walking Horse Association of Michigan
May 17: Horses for Healing, Navajo Grove 2pm to 5pm In partnership with Simiya’s Equine Services. 906 Navahoe Street, Detroit, Michigan 48215
May 18, June 22, and August 3: Spur of the Moment Horse Club, Show Starts at 8:30am Show Attire Optional www.spurhorseshows.org. admin@spurhorseshows org Facebook com/spurhorseshows Hosted at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Saline, Michigan 48176.
May 23-26, 2025: Memorial Day Weekend Sleep Hollow Trail Riders Camp Over. Saturday poker run and potluck. Call Marsha Putnam at 989277-8544
June 7, July 5, August 2, 16, 29, & 30, 2025: TNT Arena 2025 Sorting Shows
Open: $25/Rider, #8, #5, $25/Rider, #2
$15/Rider All shows start at 10am $50 Payback all class except #2. #2 class buckles to winning team each show TNT-Arena com 734-649-7973 5251 Lyons Rd , Lyons, MI 48851
June 7 & 8, 2025 Blue Ribbon Pleasure Driving Show, Driven Dressage & Combined Test. ADS recognized. Ionia Fairgrounds, Ionia, Michigan Questions call Dorothy at 517-763-3729
June 14, 2025: GLASS-ED Annual Dressage Show. Plainwell, Michigan. Online entries available at pinelakestables.com. Entries deadline is June 5, 2025
July 12, 2025: WHAM Presents Gaited Horse Clinic with Suzy Wyckoff. Hardy Farms. 7215 N Latson Road, Howell MI 48855 Suzy Wyckoff 734-323-2273 mmfwyckoff@gmail.com Facebook: The Walking Horse Association of Michigan
August 29 - September 1, 2025: Labor Day Weekend Sleep Hollow Trail Riders Camp Over. Saturday poker run, potluck campfire Call Marsha Putnam at 989-277-8544
October 17 - 19, 2025: Explore the Hollow Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders Weekend Camp Over. Extra trails Friday and Saturday. Potluck on Saturday Call Marsha Putnam at 989277-8455.
September 6, 2025: Pine Lake Stables September Dressage Show. Plainwell, Michigan. Online entries available at pinelakestables com Entries deadline is August 28, 2025
September 27, 2025 Fall Horseshoe Hunt Trail Ride. Silver Creek Equestrian Campground 3900 134th Ave Hamilton MI 49419 Questions Kaitlynn Tuckey 810-614-1468 kait tuckey@yahoo com Facebook: The Walking Horse Association of Michigan
October 4-5, 2025: Phil Haugen Horsemanship Tour. $750.00/Rider. Lyons, Michigan at TNT Arena Limited to 15 riders. More information and tickets available at philhaugenhorsemanship com/events
MICHIGAN AUCTIONS
HORSE & TACK AUCTION: 2nd Saturday of each month 5:00pm start Lake Odessa Livestock Auction, 3675 Tupper Lake Rd , Lake Odessa, MI Call Roger Leech 231 730 0353 Facebook or lakeodessalivestock com
HORSE/TACK AUCTION: First Saturday of each month (except July) Tack 2pm, Horses after 6pm. Consignments welcome Northern Michigan Livestock, 1848 N Townline Rd Gaylord, MI Office 231 439 5679 Find us on Facebook northernmichiganlivestock.com
MONDAYS: HAY & STRAW: 3:30pm, Livestock 5pm (cattle, goats, sheep, hogs, etc ) Ravenna Auction, LLC 3265 S. Slocum Road, Ravenna, MI. Call 231 853- 5738 Facebook or visit us at ravennaauction.com
TACK AUCTION: 3rd Saturday of each month, 5pm start. Longhorn Auction Service, 3265 S Slocum Rd , Ravenna, MI. Call 231.730-0353. Facebook: Longhom Auction Service
May 31 - June 1: Mustached Horse Guild, Great Lakes Spring Classic
All Breed Open Show Contesting Show on Friday Night. Jackpot Classes Shows hosted at Henderson’s Indoor Arena, Jackson, Ohio. More Information Available on Facebook at Buckeye Spring Classic
June 1: Belmont Country Saddle Club, 2025 All Breed Open Horse Show Start time of 11:00am rain or shine. Ribbons place 1st through 5th 41915 National Road, Belmont, Ohio 43718
July 26 - 27: Mustached Horse Guild, Buckeye Summer Classic. All Breed Open Show Contesting Show on Friday Night Jackpot Classes Shows hosted at Henderson’s Indoor Arena, Jackson, Ohio More Information Available on Facebook at Buckeye Spring Classic
May 30, June 13, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 3, and October 17 (finals only): Friday
SHOW & EVENT DATES
OHIO AUCTIONS
ATHENS LIVESTOCK SALES: Sale every Saturday at 12:30pm Consignment welcome Athens Livestock Sales, 3738 Enlow Road, Albany, OH Call 740 592 2322 Email: jdbrowning01@gmail com or find us on Facebook.
MT. HOPE AUCTION: Horse, rack, livestock auctions monthly Mt Hope Auction, 8076 SR 241 Millersburg, OH Call us at 330.674.6188, email: info@mthopeauction com Find us on Facebook or mthopeauction com
LARUE HORSE SALE, LLC: Hay, straw, tack, and horse auction on the first Saturday of every month 1059 Richwood-Larue Rd., Larue, OH. Call 419 889 9150, email laruehorsesales@hotmail com laruehorsesales com
Indiana EVENTS
August 10: Wabush Valley Horsemen’s Association Pleasure
INDIANA AUCTIONS
HAMILTON COUNTY HORSE SALES: 1st & 3rd Saturday each month New and used tack, hay, strawy, trailers, & horses. Consignors welcome. 22217 St Road 37 N , Noblesville, IN Call 317 946 4450 or 317 773 5590 or find us on Facebook for more information.
IILLIANA LIVESTOCK, LLC: Tack, ponies, donkeys, and horse sales held at the Vermillion County Fairgrounds, 325 W. Maple St. Cayuga, IN. Call Clay Norris 574 780 8378 or Cobie Norris 217 260 5696 Facebook “Illiana Livestock LLC“
SHIPSHEANA TRADING PLACE: Horse Auction Fridays 10:30am tack, 12:30pm horses. 345 S. Van Buren Shipshewana, IN 260 768 4129, email: info@shipshewanatradingplace com, or visit shipshewanatradingplace com
TOPEKA LIVESTOCK AUCTION: Hay and livestock auction every Tuesday 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260 593 2522 or email us at info@topekalivestock com Find us on Facebook or topekalivestock com
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stalls and pasture board on over 20 acres. Miles of trail riding on the farm Good location for trailering to nearby parks
Servicing Equine Foot Care (S-03/25) needs on the westside of Michigan American Farrier Association (AFA) certified. Patient, punctual and honest Graduate of Michigan State University Farrier School HOOVESLLC–AlexDeVries616.335.1644 Email:hoovesfarrier@gmail com FindusonFacebook:“Hooves”
FLY & INSECT CONTROL
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BillTressler–517 927 8089
Webberville,MI(Ingham)
Email:bill@radiant-energy com (S-08/25)
HORSE BLANKET WASH
GOOD AS NEW BLANKETS – Horse blanket washandrepairservice 10yearsexperience
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All Aluminum trailer- including floor. Like new condition $18,500 Big Rapids, Michigan 231 250-1292 (M-05/25)
SPARTA CHEVROLET & TRAILER SALES
We specialize in horse trailers: full living quarters with slideout, to smaller two horse bumper pulls. Cimarron, Lakota, Sundowner and Trails West Great selection and even better prices! SPARTA CHEVROLET & TRAILER SALES
CallJimKelly–616 887 34568955
SpartaAve NW,Sparta,MI(M-12/25)
Email:jkelly@spartachevy.comOnline: www spartachevytrailers com
PET & FARM SITTING
K & J HORSE AND FARM SITTING: Need to get away, call K & J – 248 667 2185! Also HORSE ART, Books and Journals (links below): www zazzle com/store/thistlebrook/products https://www.amazon.com/stores/kimberlykingstad/author/B0BZSMTH7P?
K & J HORSE AND FARM SITTING KimKingstad–248.667.2185callortext
Milford,MI(Oakland) (M-03/25)
SADDLE/LEATHER REPAIR
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SADDLE REPAIR & LEATHER WORK: New and used saddles and tack bought and sold. CompleteLeatherRepairavailable Manyyears ofexperience M-F9am-6pm,Sat 9:30-5pm
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HARNESS RACING
July 18-20
Pre-Fair Fun, Games & Prizes! Post Time 4pm Programs will be available for $5 Parking and Admission is FREE!
SeniorCitizenDayisThursday FreeAdmission62&Older Seniors- join us for the Euchre Tournament in Air-Conditioned Midway Hall at 5:30pm WED & THURS Super Kicker Rodeo BABY ANIMAL BARNYARD SUNDAY-SATURDAY NOON TO 9PM IN COMMERCIAL BUILDING II Sponsored By: DTE ENERGY HARNESSRACING THURSDAY,JUNE26TH PostTime:4:00pm
SATURDAY
Motorsports Bump & Run Off-Road Derby; Night of Destruction with Motorhome class
ALL SHOWS START PROMPTLY Friday at 6:30PM and Saturday at 8:30 AM RAIN OR SHINE
Pre-registration form: May 9-10 Kick-Off Show (Fuzzy Horse-Show Clothes Optional); May 30-31 Triple B’s; June 6-7 Mane 2 Tails Connection; Grand Finale Weekend: August 8-9 Paint Creek Valley
All shows held at Springfield Oaks County Park 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, MI 48350
Please see show bill for details at: www facebook com/OC4Hhorsecouncil/
Please see website for additional details at: https://oaklandcountyhorseshows.com/ Pre-Registration Form: https://form jotform com/243426553831154
