Minnesota Harvest Horse Show

After 53 years hosting a Fall indoor horse show,
the MN Harvest Horse Show has come to the end of the road.

During the 2024-6 renovation of the Coliseum, the MN State Fair Foundation evaluated not only the facilities but also their overall approach to event management. Included was a review of scheduling practices, cleaning and maintenance protocols, including biosecurity, and how they could better support the health and safety of all animals, exhibitors and attendees who use their facilities.

Historically, the fall months have been particularly challenging since they immediately follow the demanding schedule of the State Fair. As a result, the MN State Fair Foundation is no longer able to accommodate the MN Harvest Horse Show in their Fall schedule. Therefore, the final MN Harvest Show was held in October, 2024. We hope you have enjoyed the over 50 years of this great horse show!

Hearty Thanks

go out to the following organizations and people who supported this show over many years:

Exhibitors – local and from far and wide across the Country

Sponsors – with a special shout-out to Nancy Allison Perkins Foundation (NAP)

Volunteers – especially the Harvest Horse Show Committee, without whom there would be no show. A special thank you goes out to Therese Faulconbridge and the team of volunteers who put on the Riders’ Lounge… something this horse show was known for by exhibitors who arrived for this great horse show from far and wide.

Showplace Productions – talk about running a tight ship that was so appreciated! Patrick Boyle, Mike Puffer, Nicole Boyle and the Office Team… especially Patty Humphries who has been with this show for so long!

Photographer – Andrew Ryback Photography

Announcer – Paul Sullivan and Sarah Booker

– And the many Judges, Stewards, Course Designers, Paddock Masters, Farriers, and Vets who have been a tremendous help over the years.

AND FINALLY, OUR SHOW BENEFICIARIES – We Can Ride, This Old Horse and Equine Innovations. We so appreciate their generosity in helping make this show a success…and the financial support the MN Harvest Horse Show was able to give them over the years. We will miss you and wish you the best with your future success.