Macoupin County Wild Riders

07/01/2024

Great night for the first show of the 2024 season!

06/30/2024

Did anyone find keys last night at the show that look like this doc but has 4 or 5 keys on it. If found please contact one of the board members. Thank you!

06/30/2024

Photo from last night courtesy of Dawn!! It sure turned out great!

06/30/2024

We wish we would have taken more pictures last night but we had a great turnout!! A big thank you to all the people that helped set up for classes and pitch in, it's essential to keep our shows going!! What a great start to our show season!!! 🐴

06/29/2024

There will be no bounce house for our show 6/29 due to possible winds & rain! We will reschedule it for a later show date!

06/29/2024

Patterns for 6/29!
Showmanship
Crossrails
Trail

06/29/2024

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at 5pm!! We are taking on that old-school rain or shine show attitude!
*Collared shirts are required*
*Negative coggins required*
*English tack required for english classes to be judged*
Please understand that if we have severe weather (lighting) we will have to stop the show and if we have to cancel the remaing classes, no refunds will be issued.

Also, our board wants to address one of our rules: No alcohol allowed on the premises.
This covers, MCWR members and competitors. We do not have control of anyone else. Please understand if you are a spectator you are not under our rules; HOWEVER, if you are being inappropriate in any form you will be asked to leave and if you do not, law enforcement will be contacted.

06/25/2024

If you don't want to wear a collared shirt at shows you are allowed to wear a MCWR shirt!! Get your order in 👕👚🐴
Link to order! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://macoupincountywildriders.itemorder.com/shop/home/

06/24/2024

Board meeting minutes June 23, 2024

06/19/2024

2024 Board meeting minutes - June 15, 2024

06/17/2024

These are some purchased photos from our 4H show! I've got too many to watermark! So if you are wanting photos of your kiddo they are $10 per picture or $40 for all the shots taken! You can paypal us if you are interested in purchasing!
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macoupincountyWR?locale.x=en_US

-Bianca

06/17/2024

Anyone who wants to pay for their membership in advance for the June 29th show can via our OFFICIAL PayPal account!
$15.00 single membership
$30.00 family membership

Go to paypal.me/macoupincountyWR and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

06/17/2024

🎉🎉MCWR 2024 SHOW SEASON 🎉🎉
We cannot wait to see everyone!!! 🐴❤️
**MEMBERSHIPS are $15 for single & $30 for family, this is required to show a horse or ride a horse on the grounds!

06/17/2024

Comittee member: Bianca Walker

Hello! My name is Bianca Walker and I am a comittee member for MCWR. I have many wonderful childhood memories associated with MCWR fun shows and events. The club was the starting point for many of us as pewee & youth riders that later went on to make a career in the equine industry. It is such an asset to the horse community! My husband and I own Massa Stables and Walker Livestock Company in Litchfield, IL. We are blessed to be able to help the club come back strong and remain in existence for our son to grow in his equestrian skills as well as those students that are in our lesson program. I also want to thank my parents for their hand in helping the club as well, along with all of our amazing sponsors!

06/17/2024

Comittee member: Jordan Ramey

I am Jordan Ramey born and raised in rural Litchfield. I have been involved with many saddle clubs in the area since I was born. I grew up attending local jackpots, fun shows, junior rodeos and assisting my mom with her horse training and lesson programs. Most recently I have been becoming a new mother and this makes me more excited about helping the local clubs stay alive and continue the generational growth for the future! I look forward to contributing to this saddle club and maintaining a positive environment for youth and adults.

06/17/2024

Committee member: Deb Malloy

Four years ago moved from Los Angeles CA to Mount Olive IL. Work at Carlisle Syntec Greenville IL as the Quality Manager. Been a horse nut all my life and I've passed on the crazy gene to my grand daughter Kait!!!

06/17/2024

Comittee member: Ashley Cozad

Hello, I’m Ashley Cozad and I’m a committee member on MCWR. I live in Hamel and have an 11 year old daughter named Carlee. When I was a child I enjoyed horses. Fast forward 25ish years and my daughter found a passion with horses and all animals. It’s amazing watching your child/children grow and discovering what their inner passions are. Animals are therapeutic for her and help to shape her into a kind, loving, and selfless soul. She also loves the thrill of speed when doing barrels or poles. Carlee has been riding off and on for 3 years but has been riding very consistently at Massa Stables for over a year and loves it! I joined MCWR for the kids like my daughter that need to follow their hearts & passion. If we don’t have a crew we will never see the kids out there chasing their dreams, having fun, & living their best lives.

06/17/2024

Secretary: Tracy Young

I chose to become part of the MCWR because growing up I had a love and passion for horses which I got from my dad and now my middle daughter has that same love and passion and loves to ride and participate in shows.
I want to be able to support a club that fosters that same love and passion for kids and adults for many more years.

06/17/2024

Treasurer: Lucy Gucciardo

I am Lucy Gucciardo and I'mtreasurer for the MCWR. Being able to own, ride, and train horses has been the biggest blessing of my life. I am also a riding instructor. My students work extremely hard to improve their riding skills, and I am proud of each and every one of them. Macoupin County Wild Riders is the perfect environment for these kids to start showing horses. I am excited to see what these kids achieve in the 2024 show season!

06/17/2024

Vice President: Dawn Young

Dawn is a career minded individual who is also a devoted Mom to her two sons. These young men are just entering their professional lives, and Dawn takes great pride in their achievements. For 20 years, Dawn has worked for Sensient Technologies as a high level executive responsible for product safety and quality in a food products manufacturing facility. Dawn has great memories of riding horses at her friends home in her youth, and as an adult her niece brought back that enthusiasm.

06/17/2024

President: Elizabeth Wright

I am Elizabeth Wright. I was in 4-H growing up and have been in and out of horses my whole life. I am a 4-H leader for Happy Trails 4-H club. I became president of Macoupin County Wild Riders to help restore it to the family organization it was founded on.

06/17/2024

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06/17/2024

We will be highlighting all of our board members so you can learn more about who is making up our AMAZING team! We want to post a special shout out to Stephanie who is a VOLUNTEER and has worked diligently and successfully to make MCWR a 501(c)(3) nonprofit! She has also graciously offered to apply for a grant for the club so that we are able to make big POSITIVE changes! Thank you so much Stephanie!!

Stephanie Malench has been working with nonprofits for 30 years as a member of various nonprofit and civic boards, grant writing, fundraising, and writing/creating promotional materials. She has always loved looking at horses. She hopes one day to go to the Tennessee Walking Horse Festival.

Stephanie Malench
CEO, Write By Steph
(314)952-7525
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06/15/2024

The 4H show was amazing!! We will have photos posted & available on Monday for purchase, $10 per photo! We will have the link for the MCWR paypal or you can mail a check to our PO Box! Photos will be sent digitally via email or text message after payment is made! Thank you all!

06/15/2024

More of our AMAZING sponsors!!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!! ❤️🐴

06/14/2024

Check out our gorgeous dirt 😍 we are excited for the 4H show TOMORROW!! Please come out and grab something to eat & get a membership or sponsorship 10am-1pm! We will announce dates for shows and additional events this Sunday!! With a showbill to follow!

06/12/2024

Clean up is almost 100% complete! There will be open ride starting at 6pm TOMORROW for anyone who wants to come out and sign up for a membership & get some riding in!!