Open to sites devoted exclusively to products and equipment for horse shows, including ribbons, judging materials and trailers, computerized services, organizational assistance, set-up and break-down services, and exhibitor services.

Open to all sites exclusively designed for Horse Show judges offering their services.

Since the early days of exploration and settlement, people have come together at certain times of the year to enjoy the festival of a season or the celebration of a special event. When people came together for these occasions, they came by horseback to eat, drink, visit, look around, play, have a little fun, and to see who had the fastest horse. Even today horse racing and fairs share a particularly special partnership of history and fun.

Organized to present a broad overview of all facets of equestrian sports, both English, Western and driving, as well as the various breeds of horses and ponies used. Generally this includes clinics, demonstrations, lectures, preview of breeds, and educational opportunities for the spectator. Many equine fairs also host trade shows for those industries that are supported by the equestrian community.

For Reining competitions.

Horse and carriage driving is one of the fastest growing equestrian sports today. Driving a horse and carriage in harmony is a true art form. It can take years to become a successful carriage driver. With any luck, this section will provide some insight into the wonderful world of carriage driving. If you would like your web site included in this listing, it can only be listed in one category. Please make sure your site is not already listed before you request inclusion--thanks! Please note that listings are in no preferential order. All sites are treated equally and objectively. Sites listed within this category are non-commercial and are sports-related.

The Percheron Horse did originate in the province of Le Perche, near Normandy, France. The ancestors of the modern day Percheron served as war horses carrying knights into battle instead as draft animals in the field. The Arabian horse played an important role in the early development of the Percheron, and by the time of the crusades, the Percheron breed was widely recognized as outstanding for his substance and soundness, as well as for his characteristic beauty and style. By the 17th century horses produced in Le Perche had attained widespread notoriety and were in demand for many different uses. The Percheron of this time stood from 15 to 16 hands high at this time and easily adapted to pulling the heavy mail coaches of France. The demise of the carriage and coaching trade in the early 20th century saw the breed go into slow decline. However, the late 1960s saw a renaissance in the draft horse business as Americans rediscovered the usefulness of the draft horse. Today, Percherons are back on small farms and working in the fields and thousands of are used for recreation such as hayrides, sleigh rides and parades, in competition hitching, halter and riding classes at many state and local fairs across the country. WP

For Belgian Draft Horse breeders.

Without proper training, a horse is just a nice looking animal. There are many types of training, and many training approaches. Horses may be trained to a high level for a particular type of sport, and specialist trainers will be found under the discipline or breed in which they specialize. Riders also must be trained, but sites relating to teaching and training the rider are not included in Sports/Equestrian/Training. morphine anger

Central Wisconsin Barrel Racers Association, holds horse related events throughout Central Wisconsin including: barrel racing, pole bending and tiny tot events. Visit our site for our schedule, standings, photos and more!