Illinois Horse Fair

K. Higgins

2015 Illinois Horse Fair

Cutting horse in competition.

Springfield, IL -  The 26th Annual Illinois Horse Fair, professionally produced by The Horsemen’s Council of Illinois (HCI), will take place March 6 – 8 at the State Fairgrounds in historic Springfield.  The event brings thousands of people to the Capitol city to celebrate the family-oriented equestrian lifestyle through education and entertainment.

Headlining the production is internationally known horseman, Richard Winters.  With a focus on helping the horse maximize his natural abilities and performance, Winters will entertain while educating the Fair goers.

Joining Winters are acclaimed clinicians Jennifer Kotylo, Gary Lane, Ellen Baehr, Smith Lilly, Curt and Polly Hagey, Clint Boyer, Terry Myers and Tracy Porter and TJ Clibborn. Along with experts demonstrating a variety of different equestrian styles, the Fair will bring back the Fan Favorites: the acclaimed Heartland Horseman’s Challenge, Stallion Row, Bred and Sport Demo’s, unrivaled indoor and outdoor shopping bazaar and fabulous food of all kinds.

New this year is the Artisans venue, inaugural Liberty competition, Stockdog clinics by Serendipity Stockdog School and VIP catered dinner prior to the Wooten Rodeo Company headlining the Friday and Saturday evening entertainment.

For additional information please visit www.illinoishorsefair.com or visit Illinois Horse Fair on Facebook.