Upcoming Shows

New York State Fair

State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY
Regional Show

• When: AUG 31-SEPT 6, 2010
• Show Coordinator: Vicky McCaffrey
  Phone:  518-872-1295
  Email:  oxkill@capital.net
• Lodging
  No blocks of rooms are arranged, but many motels are fairly close by. Bernie Kuszek has kindly compiled this info (7/07)(updated 8/1/09 by Vicky): Microtel: 1 queen only available, Sept 1-2 =$62.95,then weekdays are $54.95, weekend $57.95+ tax, 15min to fair, 315-437-3500. Holiday Inn Carrier Circle : Sept 1-3=$159/night,4-5=$139 & 6-7=$119. 315-437-2761, 15 min to Fair. Comfort Inn: Sept 1-3=129.99, 4-7=139.99. 2 dbl or king. 315-457-4000. Fairfield Inn: 315-432-9333, 15 min to Fair, Sept 1-3=99.99, 4-5=115.99, 6th=85.99&7th=79.99.+ tax, 1 King or 2 dbl. Hampton Inn, 315-457-9900, 10 min to Fair, $129+ tax, 2 dbl or king. *Red Mill Inn, Baldwinsville, NY. 10 min to Fair.$89. Horseshow rate. 315-635-4871. (Inn has only 30 rooms.) Wingate: by Fairgrounds. Horseshow rate $139. 315-701-5000. Excellent camping facilaties in easy walking distance to barns. Graveled lot with water, electric & disposal pickup plus a bathroom/shower building on site. Sign up with entries.
• Website
• Premium Book Information
  http://naomishorseshows.com to NYS Fair & click read more or call me at 518-872-1295 or Naomi Blumenthal 315-682-1933. NYS Fair 1-800-475-3247 ext 1338 or 1337 8:30-4:30 or after August 18 call horseshow office at 315-487-7711 ext 1337 8:30-4, M-F and ext.1325 at show time. ENTRIES CLOSE(recieved by Show Office) AUGUST 20. NOTE: PROBLEMS WITH MAILED PREMIUM BOOKS. GET INFO ONLINE www.nysfair.org. Click tab at top of page=competitions then scroll to Horse show. Book & forms are in seperate places.Call me if you have problems. Vicky
• Details
  Entries close Aug 15, 2009. Halter horses have to move out immediately after showing. Stallion & mare halter classes are on Tues, geldings Wed AM. Youth and driving on Wed. The rest of the week offers a large number of driving classes & there are 5 seperate cart classes Shires are eligible for. Stall space is limited.

Addison County Fair & Field Days

Middlebury, Vt
Regional Show

• When: August 13th & 14th, 2010
• Show Coordinator: Turie Sorrell
  Phone:  802-695-2980
  Email:  tsorrell@kingcon.com
• Lodging
  Camping on site, water & electrical hook ups available on a first come first serve basis.
• Premium Book Information
  Kathy Kennett 1716 Vt Route 22A Panton, Vt05491 Email: kkennett@together.net
• Details
  Entry fees are $5.00 per class. No refunds without vet certification. $20.00 per stall fee required. At end of show if you choose to clean out your stalls you will receive $10.00 per stall refund after inspection. Stalls are on a first come first serve basis so send your entry in as soon as possible. Stalls are available after 7:00 p.m. on Thursday August 12, 2010. Bedding is available. We are also proud to present our 8th year as a qualifying show for the North American Classic Six Horse Hitch Series.

MN State Fair

St. Paul, Minnesota
Regional Show

• When: August 27-30, 2010
• Show Coordinator: Danelle Kinney
  Phone:  651-380-9600
  Email:  haugenhillshires@hotmail.com
• Lodging
  Holiday Inn Express Roseville (4 miles from fairgrounds). 800.451.7258. Ask for "ASHA group block" for best rate of $82.99 (plus tax) for king and double rooms, non-smoking. Book by July 30, 2010. Other lodging available near fairgrounds. Camping available.
• Website
• Premium Book Information
  For a hard copy premium book contact MN State Fair Phone: (651)288-4417 Email: competition@mnstatefair.org (put Shire Show in subject line) Late entires accepted.
• Details
  This Regional is only 3 days before the WI ASHA Regional Show!!! Great timing!

Ohio State Fair

Columbus, OH
Regional Show

• When: August 5 - 6, 2010
• Show Coordinator: Daniel 'Todd' Riedel
  Phone:  330-419-0346
  Email:  TrailLightFarms@aol.com
• Lodging
  There are a few hotels located next to the fairgrounds. Many more are within a 15 minute drive and easily accessible since the fairgrounds are located right on a major interstate. Camping is also available on the fairgrounds. Information will be made available when the premium book/exhibitor information is posted. You can also check out this link for hotel info by copy and pasting it... http://ohiostatefair.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80&Itemid=108
• Website
• Premium Book Information
  Premium book and entry form will be available online sometime in the spring. Will post as soon as it comes up. Entries will be due by July 7th, to avoid late fees.
• Details
  We are happy to anounce that our Halter Judge for 2010 will be Dean Woodbury. Hitch Judge TBA as soon as we know. This year we have also added a pleasure driving class, as well as a Shire Reinsmanship class. There will be some restrictions for these classes, please ask. There may be some other additional classes from the regular schedule. Full class listing should be available March 1st.

Central WI State Fair

Marshfield, WI
Regional Show

• When: September 4-6, 2010
• Show Coordinator: Danelle Kiinney
  Phone:  651-380-9600
  Email:  haugenhillshires@hotmail.com
• Lodging
  Camping available with electric and water hookups, several local hotels also available
• Website
• Premium Book Information
  Contact the CWSF office at 715-387-1261 or cwsf@tznet.com for premium book information. Forms and premium book can also be found online at: http://www.centralwisconsinstatefair.com/index.htm
• Details
  Outstanding show with several classes offered including farm teams and obstacles, youth classes, two days of halter shows, three days of hitch shows featuring a 10 horse pyramid class. Shire-only hitch classes and entire Shire-only halter show! Great awards and premiums offered. Fair staff excellent to work with!! Complimentary breakfast each day! This Regional is only 3 days after the MN ASHA Regional Show!!! Great timing!

Saratoga County Fair

162 Prospect St, Balston Spa.NY, 12020
Local Show

• When: July 16, 2010
• Show Coordinator: Tom Armer
  Phone:  518-885-5696
  Email:  tarmer@nycap.rr.com
• Lodging
  Camping by barns (electric hookups). Call 1st if you want to hookup.
• Premium Book Information
  Tom Armer tarmer@nycap.rr.com
• Details
  Stalls available by reservation @$10/day or show off your trailer. Classic series qualifyer, so some good compitition in hitch. Show committee treats exhibitors well. Lite breakfast served show morning. Fairgrounds not easy to find. If you're coming the 1st time, get directions.