Keith Equestrian Center
2026 Show Calendar
Every year, KEC attends local, regional, and national horse shows. Ask Kelsi how you can get involved in showing!
KEC Horse Show Schedule 2026
March tbd
KEC Show Clinic
We are so excited to offer a barn clinic once again in 2026! Last year was a huge success and we are beyond excited to confirm another wonderful event and clinician for this year!
April 3rd and 4th
IASA Tuneup Horse Show
Iowa Falls, IA
Ellsworth Equestrian Center
This is such a fun show to start the year! Two days, same schedule, with a different judge each day. This show has two days of Academy and a slate of performance and equitation classes. The facility is heated. I highly recommend this show to all Academy riders and to anyone interested in showing. With the Easter holiday this year the schedule will be slightly different than in years prior.
April 23rd - 26th
Des Moines Springfest
Des Moines, IA
IA State Fairgrounds
This show starts on Thursday and concludes on Sunday. There is a full slate of performance, equitation, and Saturday academy classes. This is a fun show to watch and to shop. The show is at the IA State Fairgrounds, the show is held in the heated Jacobson arena.
May 7th - 10th
FASH Horse Show
Minneapolis, MN
MN State Fairgrounds
This is an iconic show in Minnesota and is known for their great hospitality and three ring judges. They have a full slate of performance, equitation, and two days of Academy.
May 15th - 17th
Great River Benefit
Cedar Rapids, IA
Kirkwood Equestrian Center
This is a fun filled show, with hospitality, and ring side tables and seats. The show has performance, equitation, and Saturday morning academy. The show is known for a fun, competitive atmosphere. This is a fun show to camp at.
June 9th - 13th
MId West Charity
Springfield, IL
IL State Fairgrounds
This is a National, A level show, at the IL State Fairgrounds. There are three judges, performance and equitation classes. This is a highly competitive show.
June 24th - 27th
Tanbark Calvacade of Roses
Minneapolis, MN
MN State Fairgrounds
This is a three judge show with classes for everyone. The winners get to carry roses and the show is known for their great hospitality events each evening and morning. This is a favorite show for most! They have two days of Academy.
July 10th - 12th
Mid States Horse & Pony Show
Cedar Rapids, IA
Kirkwood Equestrian Center
This is a fun, relaxed show that is a favorite of our Iowa circuit. They have performance, equitation, young horse classes, and Saturday morning academy.
July 22nd - 25th
Central States Horse Show
Kansas City, Mo
Hale Arena
The best summer show! Fully Air Conditioned! This is a fun show to go, watch, and hang out at. A full slate of performance, equitation, and Saturday morning Equitation classes.
July
Chapter V/ Mo State Fair
Sedalia, Mo
MO State Fairgrounds
This is a laid back, fun show with lots of classes. Best of all they have two days of Academy on Friday and Saturday. This is the perfect show for Academy and for riders looking for a fun place to show.
August 11th - 13th
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
IA State Fair/Jacobson Arena
Our Iconic Iowa State Fair Horse Show is a tradition. It starts Tuesday evening and concludes Thursday afternoon. Fun classes, air-conditioned showing. The show is in the Jacobson arena, and we are stabled in the Sheep barn. There are no Academy classes.
August 16th - 23rd
World Championship/ KY Fair
Louisville, Kentucky
Kentucky State Fairgrounds
Our Iconic and traditional Worlds Horse Show is held during the KY State Fair. It is our breeds Worlds Championship Horse Show and is a an A Rated Show.
September 9th- 12th
Monarch National Championships
Springfield, IL
IL State Fairgrounds
This is a three judge show with the Monarch National Championship Titles given out. A full slate of performance classes, including pleasure equitation finals. They also have two days of Academy.
St. Louis National Charity
Lake St. Louis, MO
National Equestrian Center
September 23rd- 26th
This is a National, A level show, in the Lake St. Louis area at the beautiful National Equestrian Center. The prestigious Saddle and Bridle Championships are hosted here! There are no Academy classes.
October 23rd - 25th
IASA Fall Classic Horse Show
Iowa Falls, IA
Ellsworth Equestrian Center
The IHSA Academy Championships are hosted at the heated Ellsworth Equestrian Center in Iowa Falls, IA. They will have two days of showing for Academy, plus Performance and Equitation classes.
November 9th - 14th
American Royal National Championships
Kansas City, MO/ Hale Arena
The American Royal National Championships are held at the American Royal/ Hale Arena in Kansas City, MO. This show is a long held tradition of bringing the best horses together to compete! Fully heated, this is a wonderful show to make a trip of to compete and to watch.
Memberships:
ASHA, USEF, UPHA, IHSA
