Northwest Iowa Area Horsemen Build Toward Upcoming Equine Extravaganza

Horse Owners, Enthusiasts and Equine Breeders from throughout Northwest Iowa and beyond will again converge in Spencer this coming weekend for the 2nd Annual Harvest Gold Classic Equine Extravaganza, to be held Saturday, September 27 & September 28 at the Clay County Fair grounds complex.

Sponsored by the Mid American Equine Breeders Association (MAEBA) the Harvest Gold Classic weekend fulfills the organizations stated purpose of working to build the Midwest horse industry through marketing, education, and competition".

On the heels of a very successful inaugural event held last year, The Harvest Gold Classic builds upon a foundation of over 30 years of well-known horse events previously conducted by the former Northwest Iowa Quarter Horse Breeders Association. The efforts of the Mid American Equine Breeders Association expand on previous events by more accurately reflecting the diversity of horse breeds found in our region, and the Harvest Gold Classic weekend helps inform current and future horse lovers by offering an outstanding array of educational seminars and clinics completely free to the public", states MAEBA President Rich Knudsen of Dickens, Iowa.

The upcoming weekends schedule offers a full slate of activities on both Saturday and Sunday, including a Stallion Showcase presenting stallions of different breeds and disciplines, competitive Team Sorting events open to the public, four separate equine clinics covering topics of: equine reproduction, horse nutrition, equine chiropractic and acupuncture, and training of halter horse prospects. This is really a one-of-a-kind event in the region, where you can peruse horses of many different breeds and backgrounds, watch horsemen work Longhorn cattle in team competition, visit with and learn from other horsemen, even see a horse chiropractor" in action and more." According to MAEBA volunteer Kristin Sadler, of Linn Grove, Iowa.

The continued success of many varied horse shows, rodeos, and equine related activities in the region illustrates a strong level of interest in the relationship between man and horse". MAEBA was founded to help provide a common meeting ground for the area horse community and those that comprise it, with the Harvest Gold Equine Extravaganza serving as the groups pinnacle event each year. It is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys horses and their fellow horse enthusiasts to cap off the year, everyone is welcome to come see what it is all about", concluded Knudsen