2011 Oktoberfest Open Horse Show 
All Breeds!

October 29, 2011

9am Rain or Shine!

Equinox Farm - Hartland Township

855 Hickory Ridge Rd

Download the SHOWBILL and ENTRY form.

All-Day FUN!

X-Treme Cowboy Race Event, Pig Roast, Costume Contest, Trailer Trick-or-Treating!, Stall Decorating, Spooky Hay Rides, Haunted House

X-Treme Cowboy Race

Presented by

Enchanted Acres, Equinox Farm & ShoMe Horse Shows

ENTRY APPLICATION

Next Wednesday evening thehorse.com will be hosting a free Q&A webinar discussing "Unwanted Horses".

Wednesday, June 22

8-9 p.m. Eastern U.S. time

Register for the webinar here and submit your questions in advance.

And in case you missed 'em, check out a couple of my previous posts on unwanted horses:

• Knowing When to Say When
• For Free or Not For Free - That is the Question!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 

Check out the ShoMe the Money GO GREEN All Breed Horse Show at the MSU Livestock Pavilion (South Barn). Show starts at 9 a.m. sharp Saturday and Sunday.

Classes in all divisions and disciplines! Halter, Western Pleasure, Showmanship, English Pleasure, Bridleless Equitation, Reining, Trail Classes & more!

MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

4301 Farm Lane Rd
East Lansing, MI 48824

Check out the ShoMe Horse Shows website for more info!

I'll be there. Will you?

2011 Equinox Farm Open House and Tack Sale

Saturday, April 16th from 10:a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

****Buy or Sell New and Used Tack and Show Clothing****

No door charge and free parking! Tour the facility and see what they have to offer.

 Location: 

Equinox Farm

855 N. Hickory Ridge Road

Highland, MI 48357

Have some new or used tack to sell? Only $15 to reserve a table.

Click here to access the reservation form, details and deadline.   

Tables will be located outdoors weather permitting – dress appropriately. Refreshments provided by Walled Lake Area Equestrian Teams

Any questions please call Tara Botero

248-410-2029 or 

atbotero@yahoo.com

The Livingston County 4-H 2011 Tack Sale is almost here!

I've attended this sale several times and never went home empty handed! There will be hundreds of new and used tack items for sale, barn equipment and riding apparel. Hope to see you there!

Saturday, January 29, 2011 ~ FREE ADMISSION!
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hartland Educational Support Service Center
(Former Hartland High School)
9525 Highland Rd., Howell, MI 48843
Sponsored by: Livingston County 4-H
Horse Leader’s Association
Public invited to buy or sell. No dogs allowed in building.
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  For more information call Paula at 517-485-6558 or go to:
www.co.livingston.mi.us/msuextension under 4-H programs.

The Novi Equestrian Expo will be held at the Rock Financial Showplace this weekend (November 12 - 14), featuring 


"exciting riding, training and breed exhibitions, an extensive equine oriented shopping area and a wonderful networking opportunity for all who share a love of horses."


Check out the Novi Equestrian Show website for an entertainment schedule & full list of exhibitors, including local equine non-profits, tack and accessory shops, stables & more!

If you sign up for their mailing list, you'll also receive a Discount Admission Coupon

DayDreams Farms Therapy and Rescue (of Cottrellville)

was recently featured on Fox News for their animal rescue programs

that are geared toward connecting both humans and horses that need healing.  

See the full video below. 

Or you can visit their website at http://www.daydreamsfarm.com/

to find upcoming events and adoptable horses. 

In the market for a new ride?

SOUTHERN MICHIGAN

FALL QUARTER & PAINT HORSE AUCTION

November 5 & 6, 2010

TACK AUCTION

Friday, November 5 @ 7:00 p.m.

QUARTER & PAINT HORSE AUCTION

Saturday, November 6 @ 11:00 a.m.

SHOME MOORE MONEY OPEN HORSE SHOW

November 6 & 7 @ 9:00 a.m.

SALE LOCATION

Michigan State University Pavilion

4301 Farm Lane - East Lansing, Michigan

More info and a catalog of the available horses are available at http://www.tommooresales.com/ 

The Highland Equestrian Conservatory is hosting a special equestrian fundraising event this Sunday, "Dancing with Horses", featuring performances from many disciplines, including vaulting, dressage, barrel racing, jumping & more! Pre-Order your tickets here!

For more info, check out the Highland Equestrian Conservatory website or 

call 248-684-6895

Mark your calendars! 


On Friday, October 22nd, the Fall Draft Horse Auction will be hosted at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Hall. New & used tack at 9:00 a.m. and horses at Noon. Draft Horses, Driving horses and Halflingers.


The Fall Saddle Horse Auction is Saturday, October 23rd. New & Used tack auction starts at 9:00 a.m. and horses & ponies at 1:00 p.m.


For more info: call 616-374-8213 or 616-490-6742
Lake Odessa Livestock Auction
3675 Tupper Lake Road
Lake Odessa, MI 48849

Thank you to the 2010 Oakland County Fair for sponsoring the "Horse Sense" blog for June & July!

The annual fair will be held at the Davisburg fairgrounds this July 13 - 18.

As one of the oldest fairs in the nation, the Oakland County Fair has been an educational and entertaining event for Oakland County families since 1880. This year, the fair will offer a variety of different family-oriented events, such as:

Small & Large Animal Auctions, Family Fun Day, Free Circus-3 shows daily, Globe of Death, Racing Pigs, Show Me Petting Zoo, 4-H Farmer for a day, Farmer John, Kids Contests, Bike Giveaway, Animal Exhibits and much more!

The 2010 fair will also feature horse shows in a variety of disciplines:

• Hunt Seat
• Saddleseat
• Western
• Pole Bending
• Dressage
• Reining
• Halter
• Driving
• & More! 

 For more information about fair events, discounted tickets and directions to the fairgrounds, click on the OCF ad at the top of the page to be redirected to the website!