Horse Show this Weekend at a Chicago Area Racehorse Retirement Charity

August 10 – Barrington, Ill. — Retired Thoroughbred racehorses will take center stage on Saturday, August 11th at a schooling and fun show in the Chicago suburbs. Wood End Farm (www.woodendfarms.org), a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization specializing in the care and retraining of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses, is hosting the show. The public are invited to attend and participate.

Watch Thoroughbreds and a variety of other breeds compete in a complete range of classes, ranging from in-hand judging to hunter, equitation and western pleasure classes. Once the schooling show is over, the competitive games will begin, featuring pole bending, barrel racing, an obstacle course, a trot race, “ride a buck” and even some “horseless” classes for non-riders. The complete show bill and registration information is available at http://www.woodendfarms.org/schooling_show.htm .

Local riders are invited to participate in this fun, no-pressure show. Professional judges will assess each competitor, and ribbons will be awarded in each class. Stalls are for rent and parking for trailers is available. The public is welcome to come enjoy the show meet Wood End’s retired racehorses.

About Wood End Farms
Founded in 2004, Wood End Farms specializes in the care and training of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses. The organization’s mission is to promote Thoroughbreds’ suitability for pleasure and performance disciplines, and to support Thoroughbred owners by providing expert education and resources. Located on 36 acres in Barrington, Illinois, Wood End a full size horse swimming pool, a 42-stall barn, three arenas, a variety of turnout configurations and a half-mile training oval. Riders seeking a break from the arena can ride miles trails in the adjacent forest preserve. A full range of boarding services, lessons and lay-up programs are available. For more information about any of Wood End Farms’ programs, contact Leslie Parrish at 847-691-2243 or visit the Wood End Farms website at www.woodendfarms.org .