Competitions
When riders have been taking lessons regularly, they may develop an interest in entry-level competitions. These competitions are called Academy shows. Academy riders typically show stable owned horses and do not own their own horse yet. Academy shows are a great opportunity for riders to learn how to compete at shows and see if showing horses is right for them.
Academy shows offer classes for riders at all skill levels and typically include the following:
- Lead-line (Rider competes with a handler walking along side rider)
- Walk-trot only
- Walk-trot-canter
- *650 if two riders share a horse/ $850 single rider per horse/ per academy show. Pleasure show prices vary buy are typically around $1500.00 two day show and $1500.00.. This includes show day care, trailer, and stall fees. Class fees are not included. This does not include memberships or additional fees.
*Fee's include trailering to and from show, tack stall, horses stabling and day care.
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2025
Applewood Farm Horse Show Schedule
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Date
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Show
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Location
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February 8
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Winter Warm UP
Academy & Suit Riders
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Beyond Stable Farm 11129 Route 176 Woodstock, IL
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April 11-13
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IASPHA Spring
Academy & Suit Riders
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Beyond Stable Farm 11129 Route 176 Woodstock, IL
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May 30 – June 1
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Prairie State Classic
Academy & Suit Riders
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Beyond Stable Farm 11129 Route 176 Woodstock, IL
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June 29th
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Schooling Show
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Applewood Farms
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July 10-13
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ASAW Summer Fun
Suit Riders Only
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MKE Fairgrounds
West Allis
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July 14-17
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Summer Horse Camp
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Applewood Farms
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July 25-27
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IASPHA Summer
Academy & Suit Riders
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Beyond Stable Farm 11129 Route 176 Woodstock, IL
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August 9 &10
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ASAW Summer Showcase
Academy & Suit Riders
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Cedarburg Wisconsin
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August 14-16 *
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Illinois State Fair
Suit Riders Only
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Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL
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September 2-7
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Monarch National Show
Suit Riders Only
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Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL
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September 21
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Schooling Show
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Applewood Farms
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October 3-4
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UPHA Fall Horse Show
Academy & Suit Riders
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Beyond Stable Farm 11129 Route 176 Woodstock, IL
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October 15-18
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Mid America Mane Event
Suit Riders Only
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Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL
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October 24-26
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IASPHA FALL
Academy & Suit Riders
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Beyond Stable Farm 11129 Route 176 Woodstock, IL
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