Our newest parking staff member!
7 years ago, Beyond Stable Farm had it's very first horse show!
We didn't have a bathhouse, we had a mobile trailer of bathrooms & showers.
Our parking lot was a bit wonky and a work in progress, especially for the larger trailers & semi's.
Food vendor had to serve out of the end of the Clinic building because our food trailer hadn't been delivered yet.
There was no outdoor arena (it wasn't even a thought back then)
We've hit a lot of bumps, learned stuff along the way, broke & fixed things (multiple timesπ€¦ββοΈ), and had some incredible SOLD OUT shows!π₯°
Thank you to every club, barn, trainer, groom, support staff, exhibitor, spectator, parent, grandparent, sibling, & friends that helped make (and keep) this "silly idea" we had a reality.
**Just a heads-up to future shows - IDOT is re-doing Route 47 & Route 176 East intersection. Our fence and sign will be moving. All our lovely large trees along the road have already been cut down πͺ for utility relocation. We will keep you posted as construction happens.
GOOD MORNING CRAZY HORSE PEOPLE!
Are you ready for day 2 of IASPHA Spring Show? Morning sessions starts at 9am! Doughnuts & coffee will be available outside the horse show office around 730/8.
Food trailer opens at 10am, I believe, but listen for announcements.
Academy WTC follows the morning session, but not before noon!
Exhibitor party before the 6pm evening session, outside the show office with yummy Italian food (ooooo, garlic knots!π)
It's gonna be a gorgeous day. NO WIND!ππ»
Spectators are always welcome! Free parking and no charge to watch. Ever wonder about American Saddlebreds? Ask someone with a barn coat on and you will probably get more information than you wanted!π€£π€£
Don't forget to spoil your horses & yourselves by visiting the show vendors located ringside! Photo table will be up & running today!
Be kind to my parking staff. Trying to keep everyone safe and efficiently park many cars! Handicapped parking available, just let the parking staff know.
Deep breath! Large coffee! And GO!
One of many competitors today. I believe they have only been worked with for 100 days, out of holding/wild/untouched!
Academy W/T Equitation Championship 10 & Under, 9 riders strong!π₯°
We have a need for SPEED! Having a great show despite the rain & gloom (& mud) outside!
Getting ready for a Wedding! This is how we "roll"!
Another full day of Winter Revolution Hunter/jumper Show. Come on out and enjoy the show!
Operation Wild Horse were on site to be our Colour Guard before the beginning of today's competition! What a great group of men, women, & horses.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! They are have a Hootin-nannie (Barn Dance) Fundraiser at Beyond Stable Farm on Aug 18th! Like their page to get updated information!
It took a crew, but it's AWESOME!
We are proud to announce that the McHenry Co. Barrel Bash will be happening the weekend of Sept 23rd & 24th! I've attached a practice run from today! More details will be posted as they become available!