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Illinois Horse Fair, March 2-4

Horse Fair at the Illinois State Fairgrounds is sponsored by Purina Feed, Midway Trailer Sales, Illinois Farm Bureau and Koetter & Smith, Inc. (official shavings supplier), and is produced by Horsemen’s Council of Illinois.
John Hawkins 
Published: Feb 15, 2012
Illinois Horse Fair, March 2-4, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, offers wonderfully choreographed nights of entertainment as well as close-up encounters with premier trainers and educators for horsemen seeking to improve their skills and their horse’s performance.

HorseCapades on Friday and Saturday nights is an equestrian variety show featuring horse breeds and riding styles from around the world. It headlines Aussie stockman, entertainer and bush poet Guy McLean.

Among new events at this year's fair is the Quality Horse Auction Sunday, March 4 at 3:30 p.m. in the Livestock Center. Chris Staley and his staff from Staley Auction Service will conduct the auction. Consigned horses will be available for viewing beginning at Noon Sunday in the Sale Horse section of the 25 Series Barn. Information and consignment contracts are available online at www.StaleyAuctionService.com, by email at StaleyAuction@yahoo.com  or phone (309) 370-4337.

Horse Fair opens at 1 p.m. Friday with a reduced $6 admission charge. Saturday or Sunday Horse Fair tickets are $12 adult and $6 child/senior; weekend passes are $20 adult and $10 child/senior. HorseCapades (evening show) Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. requires a separate ticket: general admission $9 adult, $6 child/senior; reserved seating $15 adult, $10 child/senior. Saturday evening shows have been a sell-out for the last three years. Advance tickets may be purchased with a credit card online or by calling the Council office at (217) 529-6503. Cash only at the door.

Information on clinicians, schedules, and special host hotel rates are posted at www.HorsemensCouncil.org/HorseFair.  Those interested in having information emailed to them may sign up for Horse Fair Updates. For information on exhibiting contact Joy Meierhans, Horse Fair Manager: (630) 557-2575 or JM@TheMeierhans.com.  


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