America’s Equine Soccer League

America’s Equine Soccer League will be holding a tournament at the 2012 Midwest Horse Fair®. Hoofball, Horse Soccer, or Equine Soccer are just a few of the names that are being used to describe the fun activity that, while new to America, other countries have been playing since the early 1900’s. Similar to human soccer, in equine soccer, the horse kicks the ball, but generally does so while under saddle.

America’s Equine Soccer League (AESL) has elevated the fun of playing equine soccer to a new level by providing a league that the entire riding family can participate in regardless of the rider's skill level.  No matter what the equine's riding discipline is, equine soccer league play reinforces good natural horsemanship skills.  This level of organization didn’t exist in America until the AESL. AESL is dedicated to providing a quality equine sport atmosphere that can be replicated anywhere equines are able to play ball.

Throughout the weekend at the Midwest Horse Fair®, America’s Equine Soccer League teams will compete in a single elimination tournament that will crown the top team with the title of AESL 2012 Tournament Champion.  America’s Equine Soccer League games are timed and refereed with players abiding by established AESL rules.  Each of the games at the Midwest Horse Fair® will have two teams of three riders competing in hour-long matches. On Sunday afternoon, the final two teams will compete in the championship match.

The tournament presented by America’s Equine Soccer League is sponsored by Nutrena and Blain’s Farm & Fleet. Visit the AESL in the Exhibition Hall at booth #2104 to sign up for daily drawings to win AESL merchandise and to learn how leagues can be hosted by anybody.