Illinois Horse Fair

Thank you to all who served.

“Honor to the Soldier, and Sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor also to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field, and serves, as best he can, the same cause—honor to him, less only than to him, who braves, for the common good, the storms of heaven and the storms of battle.” —Abraham Lincoln

Don't fall for the Live Stream Scams!

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HCI is not providing nor have we secured a provider for live streaming of this event. These entities are NOT associated with HCI or any of our sponsors.

We have tried to take these posts down as they went up, but if you clicked on a link before we could get to it or in the event we missed something, your information has likely been comprised and you will need to take appropriate action based on what you provided.

We are sorry this happened and sincerely hope you have not been impacted by these scammers.

If you are headed to the Fairgrounds Showdown this weekend - this is where you need to go👇👇👇

For those that are coming in for the Fairgrounds Showdown Youth Speed Challenge this weekend at the Du Quoin Fairgrounds, we are at the Southern Illinois Center. Please enter from Rt 51 onto Bob Greens Dr. and watch for signs. Thank you

Important Fairgrounds Showdown Info
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YOUTH SPEED CHALLENGE FAIRGROUND SHOWDOWN IS THIS WEEKEND!!

Here is what you need to know...

🐴Order of events -
Barrels, figure 8, poles and goats
Starting with senior division, Jr, and then Peewee

(Goat charge was misfigured and it will be $20 for contestants)

🐴Check-in at the SI Center Arena at 8-8:30 for cash-only entries and to pay for stalls

🐴Shavings are available for $8 bag

❗️Coggins will be checked upon arrival.

🐴The "go order" and stalls will be posted Thursday.

🐴Fairgrounds Showdown WILL be in SI Center Arena and stalls will be set up behind the building. Camping will be in the campground to plan accordingly for rain, etc.

🐴All rules are listed on the website.

🐴Coming in Friday night? There is a rodeo going on at 7. You can come in and unload horses and then go back to campground to get settled in.

✅Tickets are now available for our Spring Fling Rodeo featuring the Wooten Rodeo Co. on April 28 and 29 in DuQuoin - Follow the link to get your tickets!!

Friday Night Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-spring-fling-friday-night-rodeo-tickets-516289364387?fbclid=IwAR3lPqO7Nc0aPLsNNU1x3u8khu-pEVGIarZJ_BVs2y_SgSYCEZHD7luH9ng

Saturday Night Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-spring-fling-saturday-night-rodeo-tickets-583840983097?fbclid=IwAR1zZOhuNWi8bDZMe-x28dd-aPdta9bL6kM_8l8INIzZqkszjkpDStWQes0

Do you have your tickets yet???

2023 Spring Fling Friday Night Rodeo Join us for action packed Friday Night Rodeo event at the indoor Southern Illinois Center (SIC) at the Du Quoin State Fair Grounds.

Entry Deadline EXTENDED!!

The entry deadline for the Fairgrounds Showdown has been extended! You still have time to get your entry in for the April 29/30 event in Du Quoin.

PAYMENTS AT THE GATE MUST BE MADE IN CASH.
We will NOT be accepting checks or credit cards

See full event details and rules at https://hci.wildapricot.org/Fairgrounds-Showdown-Youth-Speed-Challenge

If you have sent in an entry but have not received a confirmation email, please check back at [email protected] or call the number on the flyer. We have had a few entries sent with miss-typed email addresses and we want to make sure we are ready for everyone on the 29th and 30th!

If you sent in your entry for the Fairgrounds Showdown, you should have received a reply confirming your place. If you have not, please contact Cara at [email protected] or call the number on the flyer and confirm your entry has been received.

Make sure to get your tickets before they are gone!!!!!

107.3 W3D US97 Wooten Rodeo Co.

Tickets are now available for our Spring Fling Rodeo featuring the Wooten Rodeo Co. on April 28 and 29 in DuQuoin - Follow the link to get your tickets!!

Friday, April 28 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-spring-fling-friday-night-rodeo-tickets-516289364387?fbclid=IwAR2RAXdWsAVhlGHPy5ebuMeWkON5LXMxv70EDtI8PjXtFkRkYLOxegrEzOY

Saturday, April 29 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-spring-fling-saturday-night-rodeo-tickets-583840983097?fbclid=IwAR3i_oG-xCTyUMPmpxIVxYTgZugeXzkBLAGMWS_q7adFinGSoARsDzGiqRQ

Presented by 107.3 W3D and US 97.7

Entries are due April 15th!

Thank you 107.3 W3D and US977 for being the presenting sponsors!!

The Spring Fling is presented by 107.3 W3D and US 97.7 Tickets are on sale now for the Wooten Rodeo

Friday Night Rodeo tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-spring-fling-friday-night-rodeo-tickets-516289364387?fbclid=IwAR2RAXdWsAVhlGHPy5ebuMeWkON5LXMxv70EDtI8PjXtFkRkYLOxegrEzOY

Saturday Night Rodeo Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-spring-fling-saturday-night-rodeo-tickets-583840983097?fbclid=IwAR3i_oG-xCTyUMPmpxIVxYTgZugeXzkBLAGMWS_q7adFinGSoARsDzGiqRQ

Deadline for entries for the Youth Speed Challenge is April 15
https://hci.wildapricot.org/Fairgrounds-Showdown-Youth-Speed-Challenge

Entries are now open for the Fairgrounds Showdown Youth Speed Challenge April 29 and 30 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Go to our website at https://hci.wildapricot.org/Fairgrounds-Showdown-Youth-Speed-Challenge for details and to download the show bill and entry form. ENTRIES DUE APRIL 15.

Know the signs

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic is not a disease; it is merely a symptom of disease. Specifically, colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is—the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:
• Alert your veterinarian immediately.
• Remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings.
• Don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs;
• Walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself—but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe.
• Keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives.

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start. Consult your horse doctor for more information and be sure to ask them how they can be reached if your horse colics after hours!

Save the date!! More details to come!

Merry Christmas from everyone at HCI. May your day be filled with enough love, laughter, and merriment to keep your heart full year round

As you may already be aware, the second phase of renovations and repairs is underway at the renowned Coliseum at the Illinois State Fairgrounds through April 2023. As a valued attendee, you know how integral this building is to the success
of the Illinois Horse fair, hosting clinics, demonstrations, and entertainment throughout the weekend. With the Coliseum closed, Horsemen's Council of Illinois has made the difficult decision to postpone the Illinois Horse Fair until 2024.

However, as the saying goes, when one door closes, another one opens. HCI is excited to announce we will host two nights of rodeo on April 28-29, 2023, and the Fairgrounds Showdown Youth Speed Challenge on April 29-30, 2023, at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois. This new event will also host a small number of vendors as well.

As Illinois’ largest all-breed, multi-discipline equestrian event, the Illinois Horse Fair historically featured a wide variety of educational events, including seminars, mounted clinics, and breed demonstrations. With something for everyone, entertainment has included mounted drill teams, trick riding, mounted shooting, and rodeos. Additionally, Illinois Horse Fair features the state’s largest equine-related trade show, covering nearly 94,000 square feet, offering everything for horse, rider, farm, and home.

This premiere event has served as the primary fundraiser for HCI for more than thirty years. “We look forward to bringing the Illinois Horse Fair back in 2024 to delight horse enthusiasts of all ages and disciplines,” stated HCI president Paula Briney.
Horsemen's Council of Illinois is a non-profit association serving Illinois' diverse equine community through legislative representation, education, and advocacy. HCI is affiliated with the American Horse Council, the industry's national lobbying and trade association based in Washington, D.C. HCI is the only horse association in Illinois that represents all breeds, all disciplines, and every type of horse-related enterprise throughout the state.

Please watch for more information as it becomes finalized. Please feel free
to reach out to us at any time with your questions at [email protected].
HCI and Illinois Horse Fair greatly appreciate your support throughout the years and look seeing you at this new and exciting event and in 2024!

For all who have served- thank you!

Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time...

Imma just gonna tighten it ...one...more... ... nevermind!

Well ladies??? 😉

The blep is strong with this one!

Make sure you stay up to date on what's happening with the horse industry in Illinois - like and follow Horsemen's Council of Illinois

Horsemen's Council of Illinois Horsemen's Council of Illinois is a non-profit association serving Illinois' diverse equine community through legislative representation, education and advocacy

We can relate!

SURVEY TIME: How many horse shows or other competitions did you and your horse compete in this season?

Eating out is always better...

POLL TIME: Do you board your horse(s) or keep them on your own property?

Every. Single. Time!!!

Sounds about right to us!

SURVREY TIME: Who is your favorite saddle maker for the style you ride?

Good news is you found the perfect saddle. Bad news is it's been sitting in a barn and now needs some help to bring it back to a usable condition

NOTE: HCI and Illinois Horse Fair do not endorse any of the specific products mentioned in this video.

Cleaning Your Saddle By Frecker's Saddlery|Freckerssaddlery Guide on how to clean your saddle.Credits to the singers played in this video.

Don't even ask us what 4 horses looks like! 😂🤣😂

While it is true there is no such thing as a day off when you have horses, we hope you have some time today to enjoy with friends and family. (They haven't seen you since you said you were only going to be at the barn for 15 minutes and they're worried 😉.)

Sounds good to us!

The home of the Illinois Horse Fair could be getting some badly needed updates.

“The planning project team wants to know what the public thinks. Anyone who uses the fairgrounds and cares about its future is encouraged to complete the survey available at https://bit.ly/statefairsurvey.” (Illinois Times)

Reimagining the fairgrounds Planning for a year-round center of social and economic activity