Iowa Horse Fair Cowgirl Queen

10/06/2026

Our crown sponsor VIPsvet is hosting some clinics in the Cedar Rapids area!

Dr. Christine Woodford will be out and about this October, sharing practical ways to support your pet’s health and well-being. If you’ve been wanting to hear her speak live, we hope you’ll join her at one of these upcoming events!

📅 October 8
Guest Speaker at Iowa State University (for class participants only)

📅 October 20
Fresh Food, Fresh Start
Apple Creek Kennels
650 51st Street, Marion, Iowa

📅 October 28
5 Fundamentals of Pet Health
Cedar Run Wellness Center
2701 Robins Road, Unit 200, Hiawatha, Iowa

These sessions are a wonderful opportunity to learn more about everyday wellness, nutrition, and supportive steps you can take to help your pets thrive. We would love to see you there! 🐾

Can’t catch Dr. Woodford live? You can still connect with her by visiting www.vipsvet.net to schedule a discovery call.

09/30/2026

A & J Family Farms LLC Now has MERCH! Head over to their page and see what else is going on! Even some Sunday church in the barn!

We are SO excited to announce that Farm Merch is officially here! 🤠 Featuring merch with some of your favorite lesson horses, our new farm logo, and so much more!

We can’t wait to see you all representing A & J wherever you go.

Order yours today at the link below! 👇

https://a-j-family-farms-shop.fourthwall.com/

09/09/2026

Big changes at our sponsor Matthias Performance Horses !!! Congratulations Eva!

A NEW CHAPTER FOR MATTHIAS PERFORMANCE HORSES

After years of growing up in the barn, showing horses, riding alongside our family, and learning every part of the horse business, we are excited to officially announce that Eva Matthias is stepping into her role as a professional trainer with Matthias Performance Horses.

Eva has been around horses her entire life and has gained experience not only in the show ring, but also behind the scenes — from starting and developing horses to daily barn work, riding, showing, and working with horse-and-rider partnerships.

Her passion has always been centered around helping horses and riders reach their full potential. Now, she is ready to take everything she has learned and begin building her own path within Matthias Performance Horses.

This is more than just a new title. It represents years of hard work, countless hours in the saddle, early mornings, late nights, lessons learned, and a lifelong love for the horse industry.

We are incredibly proud to watch Eva take this next step and excited to see where this new chapter takes her.

Please join us in congratulating Eva Matthias on officially stepping into her career as a professional trainer with Matthias Performance Horses.

The future is just getting started.

09/05/2026

Inside at the same horse show is our sash sponsor Whispering Pines Embroidery!!!! Stop and get those sashes ordered for next year!! Good luck Heidi!

09/03/2026

Out with the old...in with the new!! Our sponsor Ava Crooks has decided to redo her business and invite you to check out her new features of her business! Head over to AA Show Horses !