PRST STD WISCONSIN STATE HORSE COUNCIL U.S. POSTAGE 121 S. Ludington Street PAID Columbus, WI 53925 MADISON, WI Permit No. 2745 CounciLetter October 2013 WWW.WISCONSINSTATEHORSECOUNCIL.ORG
[email protected] Taking The Reins 2 Mission Statement A Hands-On Equine Event 3 Ultimate Driving www.TakingTheReins.net Horse enthusiasts from near and far ended their summer with a trip to Taking the Reins in 4 WHC Foundation Madison, WI on August 24 & 25. In its second year, Taking the Reins, which was 5 Trail Riding presented by the Midwest Horse Fair® and the Wisconsin Horse Council, hosted 3,600 attendees while focusing on hands-on experiences designed to encourage participation. 6 Trail Etiquette With beautiful weather and a beautiful location, participants had the opportunity to interact with some of the industry’s finest in an intimate setting that explored the many disciplines of 7 Trail Etiquette cont. the equine world. The Alliant Energy Center’s Willow Island was transformed into “Equine Upcoming Events 8 Oregon Horse Parade Island’ and offered many creative experiences for guests to enjoy. While attendance for the second year was slightly less than the previous year, we are once again pleased with 9 Advertising/ the response and the feedback that we have received from clinicians and attendees. Like Announcements last year, those that participated had an extremely positive experience. This was the theme all weekend in the barns and around the Island where you saw upbeat attitudes and 10 Championship Challenge/ smiles from participants and attendees alike. Show Results After a full day of clinics, hands-on activities, and incredible shopping, Take the Reins at- 11 Championship Challenge/ tendants finished their Saturday night with the Twilight Barrel Racing Sweepstakes.