The Baroque Horse of the Midwest

It's been the goal of this organization to offer licensed USEF horse shows to fellow exhibitors, owners and trainers that were fair in the treatment of all exhibitors and kept to the ideal of hosting a show that was fair and balanced for all. In the past years, the show hosted Regional Championships for IALHA and for IFSHA in order to help prepare exhibitors for upcoming National IALHA and IFSHA Championships.

In the past few years many small associations have seen a decline in exhibitors, making it difficult to continue to host horse shows. The BHOTM is not giving up, but we do need your help! As the Board of Directors moves forward in 2025, the Association plans to return to a licensed event for Friesian and Andalusian/Lusitano horses but will also include all breeds of horses with the addition of USEF Open to All Breed classes. We want to provide everyone the opportunity to exhibit their horses under rules that are fair for all. We want to be an Association that is family friendly, will provide learning experiences and that will promote exhibitor camaraderie.

Our show will also offer USEF Opportunity classes. These classes are open to all breeds. Exhibitors are not required to be a USEF member or any breed affiliates represented by the licensed event.

The Baroque Horse of the Midwest will host a licensed USEF event August 1 - 3, 2025 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, WI. This is the part where we need your help: What type of classes do you need in order for you to commit to coming to our event?

We guarantee to offer the best show we can produce, but exhibitors must realize that fees charged are to cover the expenses of the venue, judge and required licensed officials. All of the BHOTM Board members work at the show on a volunteer basis.

Please contact Sandy Jacob with suggestions or requests. If you represent a group of horse owners looking for another group to participate with, our Board is willing to meet with you to learn how we can accommodate you and your exhibitors.