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Purchase your one or two-day general admission tickets and chuck wagon meal tickets for Taking the Reins here!
Experiences
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to test out another discipline or try something for the first time? Intersted in learning more about different trades? This is your opportunity to learn about the many aspects of the horse industry and experience new things for yourself! Applications are now being accepted!
Project Cowboy
Cowboy isn't just the type of boots or hat you where - it’s a state of mind. Experience this for yourself and sign up to be a contestant at Project Cowboy-Madison. New divisions have just been added to show off the skills of both Western and English riders!
An Entirely New Equine Experience
The Midwest Horse Fair® is pleased to announce the creation of a second event to be held at the Alliant Energy Center on August 17 and 18, 2012: Taking the Reins, an entirely new equine experience. While the Midwest Horse Fair® showcases all things equestrian, Taking the Reins will provide attendees with a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience, designed to encourage participation in clinics and demonstrations.
2012 Exhibitor List
Need to feed your shopping fix? Make sure you put Taking the Reins on your 2012 calendar to check out the hundreds of exhibitors with products for the horse enthusiast. Vendors will be located in the Outside Mall and in the Main and Arena Levels of the Coliseum.