Grand March

The Grand March application opens December 1st!

Midwest Horse Fair Grand March is a snapshot of all things Midwest Horse Fair! For those looking to get a taste of everything Fair has to offer, but limited on time, this is the place to be. A procession of horses will take over the arena for an hour of music, fun and, of course, beautiful and magnificent horses!

General Information

• All breeds are welcome to apply
• No more than one entry per breed will be selected
• Applicants who are not participating in another area of Fair will be given first consideration
• If you are not already participating in another area of the Fair with the same horse, you will be required to pay a stall fee. One 3-day wristband will be included with the stall fee.

How To Apply

• Please read the following requirements and complete the application below once available.
• A headshot photo and a full body photo are required and must be submitted online
  • Photos should be hi-res and in jpeg format with no people in the photos
  • If selected, photos will be used in Midwest Horse Fair and/or MHF Grand March promotions
• Deadline to enter is January 15 at Noon.
• All applicants will be notified on their entry status no later than February 15.

Schedule Requirements

• Horses are required to arrive at Midwest Horse Fair on Thursday between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and remain on the grounds until 5:00 p.m. Sunday
• Mandatory rehearsal will be held Thursday evening at 6:45 p.m.
• Midwest Horse Fair Grand March will be held Friday and Saturday.

Participant Requirements

• Horses must be in “show” condition, clean, clipped per breed standards, and have hooves trimmed or shod.
• Handlers must wear the following during the Grand March:
  • Black collared shirt, button up or black polo shirt with no logo or design
  • Jeans or breeches, clean and free of holes or tears
  • English or western boots
  • Headwear is not required but may include a western hat, driving hat, or helmet (No baseball caps)
  • No crowns/sashes allowed
• Midwest Horse Fair Grand March will be held in a crowded setting. Opportunities to warm up in the actual arena may not be available. Do not enter if you and/or your equine cannot safely function in such a setting.
• Horses may be led, ridden or driven.
• All participants should provide their own equipment to showcase their breed.
• Selected participants not already participating in another area of the Fair with the same horse, will be required to pay a stall fee. One 3-day wristband will be included with the stall fee.

Midwest Horse Fair General Requirements

• Please be advised that by submitting your photos, you give Midwest Horse Fair permission to share it on the website, via social media, email or in the official program
• All participants must adhere to the Midwest Horse Fair Code of Conduct
• It is the policy of the Midwest Horse Fair that if a scheduling conflict arises due to participation in multiple events, you or your group member must choose which event to attend. Special accommodations and refunds cannot not be granted. Those who cancel last minute (within two weeks of the fair) and/or due to scheduling conflicts are less likely to be selected as participants in future Midwest Horse Fair events. Participants should apply for no more than two events.
• Health Requirements: All equines entering the grounds must have the following documentation:
  • Original and a copy of the laboratory report of a negative equine infectious anemia (EIA) test conducted within one year of the last day of MHF.
  • Original and a copy of the certificate of veterinary inspection issued within 30 days of the last day of MHF if you are coming from a state the than Wisconsin or Minnesota.

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