Winnebago County Fairgrounds - Horse Arena

Winnebago County Fairgrounds - Horse Arena Located in Pecatonica, IL we offer an outdoor arena for our equestrian lovers! Bi-weekly jackpot speed shows, open arenas, 4H shows, and so much more!

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It's about that time! The Winnebago County Fair Rodeo is right around the corner, August 14th. We will be having BIG HAT...
07/23/2024

It's about that time! The Winnebago County Fair Rodeo is right around the corner, August 14th. We will be having BIG HAT RODEO CO again this year.

Local Barrel Racers- sign ups are now live until this Friday, July 26th. Call the Fairgrounds Office at 815-239-1641 to set up a time to come in, or stop in to sign up and pay. All entries must sign up at fair office and cash entries must be paid at time of signup.

***Everyone can still sign up via the next gen system! It is NOT required you sign up at fair office. This is an opportunity for those of you that are not familiar with entering the rodeo any other way than through the fair office***

Some will draw to run in the performance, and the rest will run slack AFTER the rodeo.

The draw will NOT be posted until the night of the rodeo. So if you call to enter, be prepared to come that night.

Entry Fee for NON-IPRA members: $90

ALL IPRA AND/OR MSRA MEMBERS MUST ENTER THROUGH THR NEXT GEN SYSTEM OR BY CALLING 903-287-7852.

*Any riders under the age of 18 will need to have a form signed by a legal parent or guardian PRIOR to the rodeo. This form must be notarized, which can be done at fair office during sign up.

12/05/2023

The jackets are suppose to be shipping to me next week. Once I get them in my possession, I’ll reach out to everyone to arrange pickup/delivery etc!

So sorry about the delay, they kept pushing the shipping date out on me. Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! - Courtney

Thank you SO much to everyone who came out tonight and helped us congratulate all of our 2023 Summer Series champions!!!...
10/19/2023

Thank you SO much to everyone who came out tonight and helped us congratulate all of our 2023 Summer Series champions!!!

Pictures from tonight below! 🥰

See you all tomorrow night!!  Awards from the 2023 Summer Series are all ready to hand out tomorrow night!!!Doors open a...
10/18/2023

See you all tomorrow night!! Awards from the 2023 Summer Series are all ready to hand out tomorrow night!!!

Doors open at 6:00 pm, dinner at 6:30, and awards presentation to follow!!

Pop and water provided. BYOB if you want something specific other than that! Please remember to bring some sort of dish to pass! We personally have fried chicken, mostaccioli, pulled pork, and sub sandwiches, plus cheesy potatoes.

Held at the St Mary's building (Building 10) next to the grandstands at fairgrounds in Pecatonica, IL.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, none pictured below would’ve been possible without your support. 🥰

Anderson Land & Cattle
Axis Seed
Pipping Concrete Inc.
Newman & Son Custom Farming & Trucking.
Heeren Farms
Tri-Part Screw Products
K&M Feed Mill
RSD Concrete & Construction
Winnebago Grain & Feed
Mack Synergy
Cox Farms & Trucking
DIYNets
Dairyland Seed
Showtime Arena
Midwest Rodeos
BW Equine Services.
Midwest Seamless Gutters & Siding.
VIVID Salon
ScumBag Performance.
Elite Design Team
Seward Ag Supply
River Bend Seed
Cowgirl Tuff Co.
LMB Tack
War Bar Tack
Vintage Chicks & Feed.
M.G.K. Contracting & Design Inc.
Sugar Me
Klocken Fast Farm
Alaskan Woods
J&A Performance Horses
Just Cuts - Heather Lipford.
Weichert Realtors - Nicole Carratt.
Redemption Hill Stables.
Frink’s Sewer & Drain.
Country Financial - Becca Ireland.
Dunphy Farrier Service & Horse training.
Full Throttle Powersports.
Windrush Farm
JLW Equine
Halvorsen Farms
Ackerman Custom Farming
“Met The Man” - Stallion.
SM Designs
Gambino Realtors: Kathy Heeren-Ellis.
IAA Credit Union
C4 Ranch
HNP Chiropractic
Bruegger and Sons, Custom bailing.
Cattlemans Feed
Manion Acres, LLC
BVS Diesel
Dimond Bros Insurance
Pony Warmers
Can Chasers Unlimited
Back On Track USA.
Achieve Equine
Horse Hydrator.
Saddle-Pal.
EquiBrand
Professional’s Choice
Heeren Photography
Benefab
Total Saddle Fit
DAC Supplements.
Your Sassy Creations.
Cricket Creations
Peters Logistics
DT Performance Designs
The Punchy Pen
Bling me Custom Conchos

🎈LAST CALL TO RSVP for the Awards Banquet!🎈Held at the St Mary's building (Building 10) next to the grandstands at fairg...
10/06/2023

🎈LAST CALL TO RSVP for the Awards Banquet!🎈

Held at the St Mary's building (Building 10) next to the grandstands at fairgrounds in Pecatonica, IL Wednesday Oct 18 at 6:30 pm.

Open to anyone who attended any of the shows over the course of the series and their family members.

We will provide the “meat” & drinks, and looking for each attendee to bring a side dish or dessert to pass. (Store bought or homemade)

Looking for a headcount on who and how many would attend.
If you plan on 100% attending, please comment below how many are in your party BY October 7th
And please attach to your comment what type of dish/dessert you plan to bring.

Here is who I have so far off of RSVPs and who’s bringing what. Let me know if any changes!

Head count:
Cortney Pyse - 2
Heather green - 1
Tamber Babler - 5
Heather blue - 4
Carrie Heeren - 2 maybe 3
Heather Golz - 3
Christine Lamb - 3
Rhonda O’Rorke - 2
Ella Vice - 4
Brittany Vickstrom - 5
Nicole Montefelt - 5
Brianne Hayenga - 4
Kelsy Miller - 2
Sarah 'Karpinski' Meyer - 4
Nikki Baehr - 3
Cassidy Kocher - 1
Erin Mack Nelson - 3
Tammy Spray - 2
Heather Dunphy - 2
Myla Dickerson - 3
Shannon Musser - 3
Ellen Inman - 1
Lisa Moehling - 5

Whos Bringing what:
Carrie Heeren - dessert
Brittany Vickstrom - dressert & chips
Brianne Hayenga - onion wraps
Erin Nelson - dessert
Tammy Spray - dessert
Heather Dunphy - Italian pasta salad
Myla Dickerson - sausage cheese & cracker tray.
Shannon Musser - BLT pasta salad
Ellen Inman - Cake
Sarah 'Karpinski' Meyer - side dish
Lisa Moehling - side dish
Chris Lamb - dessert

Change of plans on handing out awards.PLANNING an awards banquet that’ll be hosted in Pecatonica, IL Wednesday Oct 18 at...
09/25/2023

Change of plans on handing out awards.

PLANNING an awards banquet that’ll be hosted in Pecatonica, IL Wednesday Oct 18 at 6:30 pm. (Exact location TBD)

Open to anyone who attended any of the shows over the course of the series and their family members.

Slim details so far are - we will provide the “meat” & some drinks, and looking for each attendee to bring a side dish or dessert to pass. (Store bought or homemade)

Looking for a headcount on who and how many would attend.
If you plan on 100% attending, please comment below how many are in your party BY October 1st.
Also - if you don’t mind, please attach to your comment what type of dish/dessert you plan to bring.

WILL ADD BELOW THIS WHAT PEOPLE WILL BE BRINGING IF YOU WANT TO BRING SOMETHING DIFFERENT DEPENDING WHATS SAID:

Dessert x4
Cake
Chips
Onion wraps
Italian Pasta Salad
Sausage cheese & cracker tray
BLT Pasta Salad
1 - Side dish

Wow! What a year and great series we had all because of our wonderful sponsors that wanted to support YOU guys!! 🤩🤩Witho...
09/25/2023

Wow! What a year and great series we had all because of our wonderful sponsors that wanted to support YOU guys!! 🤩🤩

Without any of them NONE of the added money or awards in the series to run for would’ve been close to possible. If you know them or even if you don’t, please don’t hesitate to THANK them. They are truly what makes this successful.

Anderson Land & Cattle
Axis Seed
Pipping Concrete Inc.
Newman & Son Custom Farming & Trucking.
Heeren Farms
Tri-Part Screw Products
K&M Feed Mill
RSD Concrete & Construction
Winnebago Grain & Feed
Mack Synergy
Cox Farms & Trucking
DIYNets
Dairyland Seed
Showtime Arena
Midwest Rodeos
BW Equine Services.
Midwest Seamless Gutters & Siding.
VIVID Salon
ScumBag Performance.
Elite Design Team
Seward Ag Supply
River Bend Seed
Cowgirl Tuff Co.
LMB Tack
War Bar Tack
Vintage Chicks & Feed.
M.G.K. Contracting & Design Inc.
Sugar Me
Klocken Fast Farm
Alaskan Woods
J&A Performance Horses
Just Cuts - Heather Lipford.
Weichert Realtors - Nicole Carratt.
Redemption Hill Stables.
Frink’s Sewer & Drain.
Country Financial - Becca Ireland.
Dunphy Farrier Service & Horse training.
Full Throttle Powersports.
Windrush Farm
JLW Equine
Halvorsen Farms
Ackerman Custom Farming
“Met The Man” - Stallion.
SM Designs
Gambino Realtors: Kathy Heeren-Ellis.
IAA Credit Union
C4 Ranch
HNP Chiropractic
Bruegger and Sons, Custom bailing.
Cattlemans Feed
Manion Acres, LLC
BVS Diesel
Dimond Bros Insurance
Pony Warmers
Can Chasers Unlimited
Back On Track USA.
Achieve Equine
Horse Hydrator.
Saddle-Pal.
EquiBrand
Professional’s Choice
Heeren Photography
Benefab
Total Saddle Fit
DAC Supplements.
Your Sassy Creations.
Cricket Creations
Peters Logistics
DT Performance Designs
The Punchy Pen
Bling me Custom Conchos
Thank you ALL!! ^^

Now let’s get to the fun part!
Our OFFICIAL 2023 Summer Series winners! 🥰

OPEN 1D:
1st place - Tamber Babler on Swagger. (26 points)
2nd place - Courtney Campbell on Sharpie. (13 points)
3rd place - Kelsy Miller on CiCi. (8 points)
4th place - Courtney Campbell on Elmo. (7 points).

OPEN 2D:
1st place - Brittany Vickstrom, Struttin Into Town. (13 points)
2nd place - Hailey Golz, Grit. (8 points)
3rd place - Chris Lamb, Absolute Fire. (5 points)
4th place - Dusty Pyse, Ima Sharp Firewater. (5 points)

OPEN 3D:
1st place - Chris Lamb, Spade. (15 points)
2nd place - Heather Dunphy, Stella. (5 points)
3rd place - Kelsy Miller, Harvey. (5 points)
4th place - Heather Blue, Roll On Kelli Jo. (5 points)

OPEN 4D:
1st place - Nicole Montefelt, Waco. (13 points)
2nd place - Ella Vice, Don’t Meter My Jet. (10 points)
3rd place - Heather Green, Shotzy. (9 points)
4th place - Jim Campbell, A Sharp Straw Fly. (9 points)

YOUTH 1D:
1st place - Hailey Golz, Grit. (14 points)
2nd place - Charlie Musser, Dallas. (10 points)
3rd place - NO ELIGIBLE WINNER. Read after youth standings about a new winner for this prize.

YOUTH 2D:
1st place - Abigayle Meyer, Deacon. (10 points)
2nd place - Hailey Golz, Malibu. (5 points)
3rd place - NO ELIGIBLE WINNER. Read after youth standings about a new winner for this prize.

YOUTH 3D:
1st place - Ella Vice, Don’t Meter My Jet. (10 points)
2nd place - Aubrie Moehling, Sonee. (9 points)
3rd place - Hannah Tachon, Brownie. (3 points)

YOUTH 4D:
1st place - Taylor Boyce, Dusty. (9 points)
2nd place - Sara Hayenga, MeeMe. (8 points)
3rd place - Hayden Babler, Swagger. (7 points)

Now I didn’t have an eligible 3rd place winner in the 1D or 2D. So I took those two places prizes and drew two winners from the remaining people (that were eligible to win something in youth) that didn’t place.
🍀Those winners are Maci Heeren & Sawyer Stockton!🍀

PEEWEE BARRELS:
1st place - Charli Deshazo, Evie. (17 points)
2nd place - Annabelle Nelson, Sly. (15 points)
3rd place - Myla Dickerson, Horse. (14 points)
4th place - Kinsley Anderson, Jackson. (10 points)
5th place - Braylyn Babler, Swagger. (8 points)
6th place - Kendall Muehling, Sonee. (7 points)
7th place - Taylie Babler, Bubble. (5 points)
8th place - Brantley Schultz, Luna. (5 points)
9th place - Kendahl Moehling, Ricky. (4 points)
10th place - Emily Nelson, Little Bean. (4 points)

(At the last minute I gained another sponsor so we were able to add prizes for the peewee in 6th-10th place!! THANK YOU “The Punchy Pen”.)

UPDATE: 🎉Thanks to an anonymous donator - We will have prizes for the PeeWee that were eligible to win but didn’t place higher up.

These PeeWees will be receiving something at our awards banquet (please see latest post for details on this) so please try to have them attend as well!
Kinley Jo Glick
Braelynn Schultz
Averi Gianone

Congratulations!!

OPEN POLES:
1st place - Nikki Baehr, Lucy. (15 points)
2nd place - Maci Heeren, Boone. (14 points)
3rd place - Rhonda O’Rorke, Pride. (10 points)
4th place - Emily Nelson, Little Bean. (9 points)
5th place - Sara Hayenga, MeMe. (6 points)

Remember to break some of the ties we did have a few rules in place that can be read in the most recent post I made.

Thank you all for being so supportive and a big CONGRATULATIONS to all!! 🎉🎈🏆

Awards Banquet will be hosted in Pecatonica, IL Wednesday Oct 18 at 6:30 pm. (Exact location TBD) Open to anyone who attended any of the shows over the course of the series. Please see our most recent post for more details and to RSPV! Please try to be present to pick up awards! Would rather not hold them all winter 😉

With the weather and other planned commitments, it’s just not in the cards to reschedule a show right now. With losing o...
09/24/2023

With the weather and other planned commitments, it’s just not in the cards to reschedule a show right now.

With losing one original planned show for points, and over half of the planned dates being rescheduled- we are lowering the minimum 4 show requirement to be eligible for awards down to minimum 3 shows.

Remember:
TIEBREAKERS for year end points:
• First will first go off of most attended shows.
• Second, If that doesn't break it, will be who ran the faster CLEAN time on the more recent attended show.

Year end award winner are the highest place of horse/rider combination in EACH class, and cannot get two "first place prize" or “3rd place prize” on SAME horse in SAME CLASS etc.
(Example - If you have 2D 1st place points and 1D 2nd place, you will get awards for the 2D 1st place).
• You CAN get prizes in multiple classes on same horse, but the highest place combination rule will still also be followed. (For example you can win a division of the open barrels and youth division on same horse/rider combo and WILL receive both prizes).

We understand this may frustrate some but it’s the easiest thing to be done now as we were able to have 6 of the initial 7 planned shows. Not looking for anything negative.

Official standings will be posted on Monday Sept 25th, and when available for pickup. (Trying hard to double and triple check everything to avoid any mistakes) Thank you all for a great series.

With all the rain we’ve gotten the past week, unfortunately the arena is too wet to dry out in the timeframe we have and...
09/22/2023

With all the rain we’ve gotten the past week, unfortunately the arena is too wet to dry out in the timeframe we have and current weather conditions.

Please be on look out as we will post a reschedule date once we have details. Once we know, also will be reaching out to those with Slot Race spots and if unable to attend the new date, you’ll be refunded. (Message to get out on a waiting list for a spot to open up)

📍POTENTIAL DATE IS OCT 6-8th📍

SLOT RACE IS FULL!! Few notes for the weekend:📍 There are no pre-entries. Please enter for each day at the entry booth.📍...
09/19/2023

SLOT RACE IS FULL!!

Few notes for the weekend:
📍 There are no pre-entries. Please enter for each day at the entry booth.

📍 IF entering the 3 day open 2D average ($35 entry fee) or Youth average ($20 entry fee) - You MUST do so prior to the first horse running in that class on Friday, and enter ALL 3 days to be eligible to place.

📍 CARRYOVERS must be declared at time of entry.

📍There WILL be a flag race added on Saturday after the Masters 3D barrel class. $20 entry fee. (More than 15 entries will be a 2D.)

📍 Friday & Saturday is IBRA Wisconsin and Illinois approved. Must be a member for your designated state prior to running to be eligible for the associations year end points. (Can join or renew your membership online)

📍 Overnight tie outs and camping is allowed. There are no stalls or electric, but feel free to set up pens and run generator. There is a water spigot by small building in front of grandstands if need to water horses etc. Please try to keep your area clean and pickup after yourself.

📍 Can arrive anytime after 3:00 pm Friday afternoon, Sept 22nd!

Any questions, feel free to reach out!

We have a few slot race spots left, message me to enter!!! Saturday Sept 23rd after the Pole class. (poles start at 11 a...
09/16/2023

We have a few slot race spots left, message me to enter!!!

Saturday Sept 23rd after the Pole class. (poles start at 11 am) CAN roll over into the $1000 added WI/IL IBRA open & aged classes!

Weekend show flyer & 3 day average info posted in comments.

Thank you for your sponsorship!
09/15/2023

Thank you for your sponsorship!

2023 Summer Series year end saddles 🤩Thank you to our saddle sponsors:📍 BW Equine Services📍Heeren Farms (Carrie Jean Hee...
09/14/2023

2023 Summer Series year end saddles 🤩

Thank you to our saddle sponsors:
📍 BW Equine Services
📍Heeren Farms (Carrie Jean Heeren)
📍Kyle Newman & Son Custom Farming & Trucking.
📍Tri Part Screw Products, Inc.
📍Cox Farms & Trucking
📍Winnebago Grain & Feed
📍Dairyland Seed
📍Showtime Arena
📍Axis Seed
📍Anderson Land & Cattle
📍Midwest Seamless Gutters, Siding, & Windows
📍Midwest Rodeos
📍Cattleman’s Feed
📍Seward Ag

Be sure to THANK and support these businesses if you personally know them or are able to! Without them, having these saddles to win would not be possible.

Slot race awards are starting to roll in!! We have a handful of spots left, message us or text Courtney to enter!! (815)...
09/14/2023

Slot race awards are starting to roll in!!

We have a handful of spots left, message us or text Courtney to enter!! (815) 494-3653

Saturday Sept 23rd, AFTER the pole class. 3D format, half second splits. Payout and more details on flyer attached. Can carryover to the $1000 added IBRA (WI & IL) sanctioned open!

🍀🔥 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT 🔥🍀Dr. Hill Chiropractic specializes in human and animal chiropractic care. They offer spinal manipul...
09/14/2023

🍀🔥 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT 🔥🍀

Dr. Hill Chiropractic specializes in human and animal chiropractic care. They offer spinal manipulation, cold laser therapy, and magnawave pemf.

Tyler will be available and offering his services at the weekend show Sept 22-24! Contact him with any questions or to schedule an appointment! (815) 488-7738

Sneak peak of the unfinished division winner awards for the Slot Race! Corn hole bag set! 🔥Currently only 15 spots left ...
09/05/2023

Sneak peak of the unfinished division winner awards for the Slot Race! Corn hole bag set! 🔥

Currently only 15 spots left in the slot race up for grabs!! Message us or text Courtney to enter at (815) 494-3653!!

Still looking for some sponsors!! Message if interested and for any info!!

Slot race is almost half full!!!  All slot contestants will be entered in a random drawing to win a Heeren Photography p...
09/01/2023

Slot race is almost half full!!! All slot contestants will be entered in a random drawing to win a Heeren Photography photo session with Carrie! 🔥

I think you’re going to LOVE the awards we have planned for this class!!! 😉 All money winners in slot WILL now get awards!

Message us or text Courtney direct at (815) 494-3653 to enter!

If interested in sponsoring, please reach out for details!

OFFICIALLY IL & WI IBRA approved Friday sept 22 and Saturday sept 23!Be sure to join or renew your yearly IBRA membershi...
08/30/2023

OFFICIALLY IL & WI IBRA approved Friday sept 22 and Saturday sept 23!

Be sure to join or renew your yearly IBRA membership if you haven’t done so yet prior to any IBRA show you plan on attending to be eligible for points.

The WI state finals are held at Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn WI, in July!

Link to easily join/renew - https://ibrastore.us/product-category/membership/

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