Oh what a year! We're looking forward to summer and (hopefully!) getting together with all of our Icelandic friends again. We have several events scheduled from September 7-12. We hope to see you there! Please complete and submit the applicable forms by Wednesday, September 1.
COVID-19 UPDATE
With rising COVID cases and the Delta variant, we want to be sure we’re taking necessary precautions at the show next month. We have three requests:
1. Show proof of vaccination or provide a negative test (within 48 hours of arrival; you can send a copy of your vaccination card with entry)
2. Wear mask (if unvaccinated) when indoors
3. Maintain social distancing whenever possible while on show grounds
Sept 7-10: Lessons & Facility Use
Show facilities, including the straight track, oval track, indoor and outdoor arenas, dressage arena, and trails are also available for competitors beginning on Tuesday.
Sept 9 & 10: Free Learning Seminars
Sept 9 at 4:00: Breed Information (Virginia Lauridsen)
Sept 9 at 5:00: Using Icelandics in Other Disciplines; Dressage, Evening, Jumping, Liberty (Virginia Lauridsen & Paetra Hennigar)
Sept 10 at 4:00: How to Show (Will Covert)
Sept 10: Riding horse assessment
Riding horse assessments are for everyone! Anyone interested in learning how to help their horse move better will benefit from a riding horse assessment. The judges will first assess the horse's conformation and tell you how it affects movement. They will then assess all of the gaits and give you feedback on how to improve the gaits. A horse that moves better is more comfortable and a horse that is more comfortable will have greater longevity. No scores are given - only comments for improvement.
Riding Horse Assessment - Entry Form
Stalling, Paddock & Camping Reservation
Sept 11-12: Sport Show
Dressage Tests (Beginner pg. 1, Intermediate pg. 2, Open pgs. 3-4)
For more information about how tests will be scored, visit USDF.org.
Toppur Sport Show - Entry Form
Toppur Sport Show - Sponsorship Form
Stalling, Paddock & Camping Reservation
Lodging
Drury Inn and Suites
5505 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-457-9500
Homewood Suites
6620 Stagecoach Dr.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515–218–7500
Sleep Inn Suites
885 S. 51st St.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515–978-4012
Hampton Inn Suites
6160 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515–2 18–1110
Lakeside Hotel
777 Casino Dr.
Osceola, IA 50213
641–342–9511
Miss Spencer's of the Long ViewFarms bed and Breakfast
3220 Wyoming St.
New Virginia, IA 50210
641–342–1547
Ruby House Bed and Breakfast
316 S. John Wayne Drive
Winterset, IA 50273
641-221-0359
JASS bed and Breakfast
715 N. 1st St.
Winterset, IA 50273
515-201-7715
Need more information? Contact us.