It's Time for the CSDEA Tack Swap!

Looking for great deals in new and used tack, equipment, and all things horse-related? You're in luck because the Central States Dressage & Eventing Association (CSDEA) is holding their Annual Fall Tack Swap this Saturday, November 7th at the White Bear Lake Armory. The sale opens at 11 am and runs until 1:30 pm. Get there early as there is sure to be a long line!

Have items to sell at the sale? Consignment items can be dropped off the morning of the sale from 7:30 am to 9:45 am at the White Bear Lake Armory (2228 4th St.) OR early drop off is Friday November 6th from 12 noon to 6 pm at St. Croix Saddlery (5525 141st St. N. in Hugo just 5 minutes north).  

Have fun shopping and support local pony clubs! The 15% commission on sale items goes to Rising Sun & Croixside Pony Clubs & Rolling Hills Estate Pony Club Riding Center, as well as the CSDEA. 

Questions about the Tack Swap? Contact Kathy.

St. Croix Saddlery is also having the Horse Lover's Day sale on Saturday 10 am to 5 pm AND new this year, they're doing a pre-sale the day before during the early drop-off. Nearly everything in the store is on sale, plus fun prizes, and specials deals on certain items. Call the store with questions - 651-426-0831

Would you rather save up to own your dream farm? Look at horse properties and hobby farms for sale in the greater Twin Cities metro area at www.donavin.com 

MN Harvest Horse Show This Weekend!

Minnesota Harvest Grand Prix

The Minnesota Harvest Horse Show is longest-running indoor exclusively hunter/jumper show in the country. With classes ranging from leadline to Grand Prix jumpers, the show is the place to be this week!  The week-long show culminates in the $25,000 Grand Prix in the Coliseum Saturday night at 7:30 pm which draws up to 6,000 spectators. Did you know that the winningest rider won $115,000 over the years winning the Grand Prix? And that one horse (Tretorn) won 3 times? For more fun facts, take a look at this blog post.

A Grand Prix competitor

Admission to the Grand Prix is $14 at the door, $12 if purchased online before noon on Saturday October 10. Admission to the show for the rest of the week is free.  

A lead-line competitor

For a description of the differences between the various types of classes (working hunter, hunt seat equitation, and jumper), go here.  For a complete schedule of the entire show, go here.  

George, a former eventer now at This Old Horse

This Old Horse, an organization which provides forever homes for older horses, will be doing an exhibition at 5:30 pm on Friday October 9th. In the exhibition 3 senior horses will show that they've still got it!

There are also many vendors to enjoy equestrian shopping, including St. Croix Saddlery. Stop by the show to cheer on local hunter/jumper riders, to check out what's new in the vendor booths, and to spend time outside this glorious fall!

Go to www.donavin.com to browse horse properties and hobby farms for sale in the greater Twin Cities metro area.