May 28, 2014
It was a gorgeous day here at the Mid States Spring Show!
Exhibitors woke up this morning to a bit of a muggy overcast morning. The kind of morning that matched perfectly with the laid back start time of 9:00AM. When the start time did roll around, the show got started off smoothly. Exhibitors rolled through the Performance Hunters in the Main Hunter Ring as the 1.15m jumpers got underway in the Grand Prix ring.
As the show continued the sun began sneaking through the clouds here and there, and somewhere around midday the skies cleared and the sunshine poured down. The temperature was great for riding as we finished up the schedule in the Main Hunter and GP ring, and got underway with the schedule in the “Sand Ring”.
The day concluded relatively early and everyone enjoyed the warm temperatures and beautiful sunshine. Tomorrow is supposed to be another glorious day!
We’ll see everyone tomorrow for another 9:00AM start time.
May 27, 2014
It was a great day for schooling here at the NORTH IOWA EVENTS CENTER as we prepare to get underway with the first day of competition at the Mid States Horse Shows Spring Show!
The weather cooperated nicely so that the horses and riders could prepare for tomorrow’s events. Tom Urban has worked hard to prepare the footing, and the jumper ring has a fresh look to it with many repainted fences thanks to Mike Urban and Chris Turpin.
Tomorrow’s action is set to begin at 9:00AM. We hope to see you there!
DJU
May 22, 2014
Greetings Everyone!
We are getting very excited to see everybody in Mason City for the upcoming 3 week circuit of shows!
Here is the latest news regarding the upcoming Spring, Summerfest, and Summer shows:
CHANGE IN OFFICIALS:
Jim Zulia of Eustis, FL was slated to be judging at the Mid States Spring Show, but he will be unable to make it. Instead Randy Henry will be joining us to judge Friday through Sunday after finishing duties at Devon.
Russel Frey of Libertyville, IL was scheduled to judge at the Summer show, but is unable to attend. Otis Brown will take over officiating duties alongside Thom Brede.
ADDITION OF YOUNG JUMPER CLASSES:
Young Jumper classes will be added to the schedule of Friday of all 3 shows (Spring, Summerfest, and Summer).
ADDITION OF PONY JUMPER CLASSES:
An additional Pony Jumper class will be added to the Spring Show schedule.
SCHEDULES:
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE TENTATIVE SHOW SCHEDULE FOR ALL THE SHOWS
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE REVISED SPRING SHOW SCHEDULE
May 19, 2014
Greetings All!
After consulting with our local veterinary clinic, several other veterinarians from Zone 6, and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, we have revised the requirements of our bio-security policies for our Mid States Horse Shows. This is in an effort to make them as user friendly as possible, yet still having the best interest of our equine partners in mind.
By clicking below you will be able to access the latest Bio-Security Protocol policies, as well as a show participation declaration form, a vaccination records form, as well as some additional information on bio-security. Thank you all in advance for your efforts to help, and we hope to see many of you soon!
! ! ! PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE UPDATED BIO-SECURITY INFORMATION HERE ! ! !
! ! ! PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE VACCINATION RECORD FORM HERE ! ! !
! ! ! PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE SHOW PARTICIPATION DECLARATION FORM HERE ! ! !
Young Jumpers at Mid States:
Mid States Horse Shows has added a Young Jumper division to all four horse shows this season!
We’d love to have you bring your young horses to our shows to participate in this wonderful program!
Hope to see you soon!
DJU
May 9, 2014
Greetings all!
As the 2014 Mid States Season approaches we would like to update everyone on the new Mid States Horse Shows, LLC Bio-Security Protocol.
We at Mid States Horse Shows wish everyone and their horses a safe and fun show season, and in that light, have initiated the following bio-security policies to help promote the health and safety of our valued equine partners:
Health Certificates:
Within 30 days of arrival
10 days is recommended and preferred
Proof of vaccinations:
Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis – 180 days
Tetanus – 180 days
Equine Influenza – 90 days
Equine Rhino Pneumonitis (EHV 1 & 4) – 90 days
Show Participation Health Declaration:
No sign of infectious disease or fever within 3 days of arrival
Regarding the concern about the equine events preceding the Mid States Shows at the North Iowa Events Center:
The Barrel Racing event that was scheduled for the North Iowa Events Center preceding the Mid States Hunter/Jumper shows HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!! A small local clinic with 3-6 participants will be occurring instead with clinician Natalie Foutch and NONE of the participants have reserved stabling.
Mid States staff members will be onsite as early as May 18th in preparation for the shows. We will closely monitor the current status of equine activities in the Midwest as well as at the Fairgrounds.
We are very excited for the shows this year and hope that you will come join us to “Spring into Summer!”
DJU
May 9, 2014
Greetings all!
Mid States Horse Shows is getting excited for the upcoming 3 week circuit at the North Iowa Events Center in Mason City, IA.
There have been some changes made to the PRIZE LIST.
3 Mason Smiley 2’9″ Limit Hunters have been added to the schedule.
The INHJA Membership application has changed for this year. Be sure to use the new one!
VARIABLE GRAND PRIX: In order to be eligible to compete in the Mid States Variable Grand Prix a rider must compete in at least one of the following classes:
! ! ! NEW BIO SECURITY PROTOCOL FOR MID STATES HORSE SHOWS ! ! !
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO VIEW THE MOST CURRENT BIO SECURITY PROTOCOL FOR MID STATES HORSE SHOWS
April 20, 2014
Greetings All!
This has been quite the LONG winter and we at Mid States are very excited to see the end of it. For one, it means no more snow and cold (hopefully)! For another, it means that the Mid States Horse Shows are rapidly approaching!!
Come join us at the NORTH IOWA EVENTS CENTER in Mason City, IA for another season of great horse shows.
New Dates
This year we will still hold all four Hunter/Jumper shows as we have done in the past, however we have changed the date of the Spring show. It has moved from the 1st week in May to the last week in May. Hopefully this will eliminate any chance of Horse Snowing. Another perk of changing the date of the Spring show is that we now have a 3 week “Summer” circuit! Check it out:
The PRIZE LIST for all the 2014 Shows is now available!!!
! ! ! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PRIZE LIST ! ! !
! ! ! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY BLANK ! ! !
A special Thank You to our partners:
DJU
March 2, 2014
It may not feel like it, but Spring is on it’s way! That means that the 2014 Mid States Show Season is rapidly approaching.
As you begin making your show plans for this year, don’t forget to include Spring into Summer with Mid States Horse Shows and our new dates.
Mid States Spring Show
May 28 – June 1, 2014
Mid States Summerfest Show
June 4-8, 2014
Mid States Summer Show
June 11-15, 2014
TAKE A SECOND LOOK! THAT’S 3 WEEKS IN A ROW!!
Mid States Fall Show
September 10-14, 2014
Book your rooms today for all our shows!
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NEW THIS YEAR!!!
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES ONLINE!!!
For ease in submitting your entries to Mid States this year take advantage of our Official Entry Partner: EQUESTRIAN CONNECT!!!
http://www.equestrianconnect.com/
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN MASON SMILEY!!
DJU
December 26, 2013
Greetings friends of Mid States Horse Shows!!
We hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday filled with love, joy, and quality time spent with loved ones. The holiday season is always an excellent reminder of what really is important in life. It is a perfect opportunity to reflect on one’s blessings and look forward, filled with hope, towards the New Year.
We at Mid States Horse Shows are particularly excited for 2014. After completing our first year of managing the the long standing shows that are held at THE NORTH IOWA EVENTS CENTER, we were pleased with how well received the shows were. That kind of positive feedback helps to fuel the motivation to reach our goal of making the Mid States Horse Shows a top notch competition, where equine enthusiasts can gather to show their horses and have a great time.
In an effort to make the shows more enjoyable for all those involved, we have done some rearranging of the show dates. We will still host the traditional 4 shows, but the Spring show has been moved to a little bit later in May.
The Mid States Horse Shows Spring Show will now be held:
May 28 – June 1, 2014
As a result of this change there will now be a 3 week circuit of Mid States Horse Shows!!
The Spring Show will immediately be followed by the Mid States Summerfest and Mid States Summer shows. So the schedule looks like this:
Mid States Spring
May 28 – June 1, 2014
Mid States Summerfest
June 4-8, 2014
Mid States Summer
June 11-15, 2014
Mid States Fall
September 10-14, 2014
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE 2014 SHOW SERIES PLEASE CLICK HERE
Please join us at THE NORTH IOWA EVENTS CENTER in Mason City, IA next year to help make the Mid States Horse Shows the best they can be!
DJU
Hannah DeLano’s “Venti” studying the GP course
September 16, 2013
The final installment of the 2013 Mid States Show season was quite a fitting one. The numbers of competitors was increased from the previous year, the footing was excellent thanks to Tom Urban and his fine tractor driving skills, and the weather couldn’t have been better… well for the most part!
Exhibitors woke up on Saturday to another gorgeous morning. The air was brisk but the sun was shining brightly and the temperature would quickly rise to that ideal horse showing range. Competition in all the arenas ran well, and we saw the 3′ and 3’6″ sections of the Zandra Powers Horsemanship class.
Closing out the schedule on Saturday was the Mid States Horse Shows Variable Grand Prix. As the start of the class drew near, the clouds returned to the sky and the bright sunny morning had evolved into a bit of an overcast afternoon. Despite this the temperature was great and the rain stayed away. There were 15 starters for the Main Event which, per the prize book, designated the Prix as $12,500 class. Course designer Charles Throckmorton of Fort Collins, CO designed a track that was both inviting to the competitors but provided several elements designed to challenge the field. This even included a double combination on the bank! 7 horse and rider combinations concluded the course with zero faults, which would prove to make an exciting jump off. Heidi Hildebrand had 2 clear, Janine Weatherby had 2 clear, Kim Barone and her own “Rival” would return, as well as amateur rider Dr. Kathy Ott and junior rider Hannah DeLano.
Kevin Booth receiving the Brian Cudmore Sportsmanship Trophy from Gail Brandt with horse show manager Mike Urban and Patrice Urban
In between the two rounds the annual Brian Cudmore Sportsmanship trophy was awarded to an individual who exemplifies excellent sportsmanship. This year the award was given to a very hard working, and committed member of the Mid States staff, Mr. Kevin Booth. Kevin works hard year after year behind the scenes to make sure the horse show runs smoothly and that all the exhibitors are happy. We certainly are grateful for all that Kevin does and wanted to reward him for his considerable efforts.
As the second round got underway, Heidi Hildebrand and “Tommy Bahama” were the first to return and they put down a clean effort and a good time putting the pressure on the rest. The lead soon changed hands as Dr. Kathy Ott returned to the ring and posted an excellent time aboard her own “Mystic Sign”. Several others would try to catch Kathy’s time but it wouldn’t be until Kathy’s coach Kim Barone returned to the ring aboard “Rival” that the lead would change hands again. Kim’s fast and clean effort would prove to be the best as the final rider, Heidi Hildebrand and Soloso Z put down a great time but had the last rail Dan.
CONGRATULATIONS to Kim Barone and “Rival” WINNERS of the Mid States Fall Variable Grand Prix!!!
Kim Barone aboard “Rival” receiving the Blue from Patrice Urban in the $12,500 Mid States Fall Variable Grand Prix
On the final day of competition we were once again reminded that we were horse showing in Mason City, IA, and just as the show was about to kick off for the day it began raining. It rained pretty strongly for about 30 minutes, so management decided to postpone the start of day until the rain was a bit lighter. However, despite the morning deluge, the rings held up excellently thanks to Tom Urban who took the time to seal the rings the night before.
As the final rounds finished up for the day, the weather held up and allowed everyone to pack up and head home without further hindrance from the weather.
All of us at Mid States had an excellent time putting on these 4 horse shows this year and want to say THANK YOU to all those who came to support it! There wouldn’t be a horse show without the exhibitors, trainers, and all their families. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
The Final Fall Show of 2013 was a Fantastic Finish to a great first year of managing the Mid States shows and we can’t wait to see you all back at the North Iowa Events Center next year!!
CHECK OUT THE ZANDRA POWERS WINNERS
DJU