Competitions & Contests

Check back often as more competitions at the Midwest Horse Fair® are being added!

Mustache Contest

Have a little fun at the 2012 Midwest Horse Fair® and show us your mustache! Mustaches have been known to add a certain bit of mystery and here is your chance to show yours off!

Hat Contest

Hats are the perfect addition to complete any horsewomen’s wardrobe. Whether worn as an adornment on Derby Day, while driving a carriage, or to protect one’s head from the elements while riding on the range, the hat is a central piece of clothing.

Youth Judging Competition

No one is too young or too old to learn more about judging horses. Horse judging follows a basic system of evaluating horses based on the ideal for each breed and discipline. While a horse show judge must be able to use their knowledge to place a class, all horse enthusiasts can benefit from learning evaluation skills.

World Championship Blacksmiths

The first competition of the 6th World Championship Blacksmiths’ season will kick off this weekend at the Midwest Horse Fair®. This age-old art gathers blacksmiths from all over the country to compete under the big yellow and white striped tent.

Extreme Mustang Makeover

The Extreme Mustang Makeover is returning to the Midwest Horse Fair® for the third time during the weekend of April 20-22, 2012!

Who's Coming?

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

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