About Us

Midwest Horse Fair®, held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, is one of the largest 3 day horse fairs in the country.

Our Mission

To unite all facets of the horse industry through the premier event known as the Midwest Horse Fair® by focusing on education, networking and promotional opportunities. To introduce non-horse owners to the beauty and enjoyment of this magnificent animal, and to provide entertainment to individuals and families of all ages.

What is the Midwest Horse Fair®?

The Midwest Horse Fair® is one of the top 3-day horse fairs in America. Held in Madison, Wisconsin at the Alliant Energy Center, it has been growing and going strong since 1979. In 2012 the Midwest Horse Fair® will celebrate its 33rd annual event.

Every year the Midwest Horse Fair® gets bigger & better, and 2012 will be no different!  Every performance is a unique experience as exhibitors incorporate the 2012 theme, Horse Heritage, into their demonstrations.

What is there to do at the Midwest Horse Fair®?

Whether you are a horseless horse lover, new horse owner, or seasoned professional, there will be something that you’ll enjoy at the Midwest Horse Fair®.  Non-horse owners, families and children can meet the horses up close by touring the eight different barns. To help make future breeding decisions, mare owners have the opportunity to view stallions of all different breeds from around the Midwest in Stallion Avenue.  Many different breeds of horses are represented during the breed demonstrations in the Coliseum.  Hundreds of clinics, seminars and educational events are presented by some of the top horse professionals from around the country.  Over 500 vendor booths offer shopping opportunities with something for everyone.  Enjoy the “mane” event feature presentation focusing on the magnificent horse.

Who puts on the Midwest Horse Fair®?

The Midwest Horse Fair® is owned by the Wisconsin Horse Council, Inc. All proceeds from the Fair are returned to the WHC and are used to represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin, promote the equine through leadership, education, service and communication, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry.

Who's Coming?

John AdametzAtoZ Percherons & Official Farrier of the 2012 Midwest Horse FairĀ®

Linda AllenHunter/Jumper Clinician and Course Designer

Nancy Bailey & CliffordTalented Horse & Trainer

Yvonne BarteauFEI Trainer, Rider & Instructor

Patti Bartsch, M.A., Ph.D.Holistic Life & Wellness Coach

Leonard BerryhillAQHA World Champion

Dana Boyd-MillerMaster Body Clipper

Hoyt Cheramie, DVM, MSLarge Animal Veterinary Professional Services Manager

Jerry DiazSuperior Horseman

Al DunningHorsemanship Expert

Extreme Mustang Makeover TrainersTrainers Have 80 Days to Train a Wild Mustang

Gretchen & Mike GrahamWhat's It Worth

Heidi HerriottEntertainer, Trainer, and Trick Horse Training

Horses of WarSalute to the War Horse in America

Irongate Equine ClinicOfficial Veterinarians of the 2012 Midwest Horse Fair

Dr. Julie KaufmanAnimal Chiropractor

Colleen KellyBiomechanics Specialist

Knights of ValourJousting Troupe

Jeff LebbinWorking Cow Horse

Guy McLeanTrue Aussie Stockman

Rick MeyerGaited Horse Clinician

Mill Creek Hunt ClubFoxhunting Tradition Lives On

Mounted JusticeCowboy Mounted Shooting

Linda ParelliParelli Natural Horsemanship

John PayneOne Arm Bandit

Debra RacheterSaddle Fitter

Peter RaischDirector of Public Relations at Kennedy Communications

Aaron RalstonWEG Medalist and RFD-TV Host to Present Colt Starting at MHF

Dr. Clare RyanBadger Veterinary Hospital

Muffy SeatonDriving Expert

Asia VoightProfessional Animal Communicator

Dave WeaverWorld-Class Reata Man

Wisconsin Equine ClinicFull Service Hospital

Shannon Wolfe of Magic’s LegacyHerding Dog Demonstrator