Preparing for NSHO
Prepare for your first show with NSHO!
NSHO is a great place to show and grow. Year after year people of all ages and experience levels join us for show weekends full of family friendly fun and competition. We understand that going to your first show may be intimidating, so here are some great tips to get you started off on the right hoof.
Make sure to get your horse’s coggins pulled well in advance! It’s standard practice to pull and present a negative coggins test when you arrive at any show, and depending on the time of year, it can take anywhere between 2-6 weeks to get your results back! So if you’re interested in showing, contact your local large animal vet to schedule a visit early.
Take a look at our By-Laws. Depending on the age, experience level, and earnings of both you and your horse, you may be subject to different rules or exceptions. Please read them carefully so you’re not surprised when you get here. There’s also some great example patterns so you can study well ahead of the show!
Health exams for out of state horses. Are you travelling to us from outside of the state? While horses from Minnesota are not technically required to have a veterinary health exam prior to showing in Wisconsin, it is always good practice to have one pulled anyways. Let’s stay both safe and bio-secure - check with your local vet for more information.
Fill out your paperwork ahead of time! Fill out the GOOGLE FORM to the right and email your coggins to northernstockhorse@gmail.com.
Packing the trailer. All competitors are required to wear a cowboy hat or helmet, boots, and a long sleeve collared shirt. Are you coming for the day, or staying overnight? Either way, you will be required to provide your own feed/hay and buckets for water. Water is available on site for horses. We do have a food truck on site providing snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, so don’t forget to pack some cash in case you have a snack attack.
Pro-Tip: Reserve your stall ahead of time by pre-registering as early as possible. Stalls are limited and are by a first come first serve basis. Tack stalls and overnight tying are not allowed.Please note: Youth riders are required to wear a helmet while on horseback.
FAQ’s
When can I arrive?
The show office will open on Friday to receive you. Hours of availability will be provided prior to the week of the show. If you have any questions, you can reach out to us by email for more information!
Where can I/we stay?
Horses may stay on site in box stalls or gate stalls. Unfortunately, overnight tying is not allowed by the facility owner. Please use the Google Form to reserve. Stalls are on a first come first serve basis. Tack stalls are not allowed.
You may stay on site in your living quarters trailer, or you can choose to pitch your own tent! There are no electric hookups. If you are looking for more posh amenities, New Richmond has several nice hotels to choose from.
Do I have to bring my own feed?
Yes. You are required to bring your own feed and water buckets.
I am renting a stall - do i have to bring my own shavings?
No - the cost of shavings is included in your stall rental fee. If you would like to purchase additional shavings upon arrival, you will need to contact Rimoe Ranch for information on pricing and availability. No shavings allowed in the sand stalls. The price is reduced on those stalls to reflect that.
Please complete the Google Form linked below. Then email your negative coggins to northernstockhorse@gmail.com
All other forms are for your reference.