There will be plenty of horsin’ around at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2023 in Baraboo, July 18-20. Equine enthusiasts can prepare for an entertainment-packed schedule in the Fleet Farm Arena. Wayne Williams, host of “Speaking of Horses” TV and Radio with over 40 years of announcing under his belt, will be manning the microphone in the Fleet Farm Arena.
“We’ve put together an exciting program that everyone – experienced horsemen and women and never-ever riders will really enjoy…”
“This year we are featuring some awe-inspiring stunt riders sure to excite the crowd,” said Anna Maenner, Exhibit and Program Coordinator for Farm Technology Days. “Attendees will be able to see many different equestrian acts in a span of just a few hours – each act is featured multiple times daily.”
Equestrian acts scheduled for FTD 2023 include:
- Meyer Farms Belgians 10 Horse Pyramid
- The Meyer Family has performed the pyramid at numerous events over the past 20 years including many past Farm Tech Days, rodeos, and fairs. The unique hitch has 10 horses in a “bowling pin” configuration – one leader, then a team with three behind them and four on the wheel. Originally driven by Randy Meyer, now his son Kris Meyer handles the lines assisted by his own son. They will be hooking the pyramid twice daily at this year’s Farm Tech Days!
- The Rodeo City Drill Team
- The Rodeo City Riders Equestrian Drill Team began in 1999 when six riders carried flags into the arena and performed a simple routine at the Manawa Mid-Western Rodeo. The team rides to a choreographed routine featuring the American Flag and patriotic music. The riders and their horses need to be responsive from speedy, performing dangerous moves to standing still for split seconds; flags add to the level of difficulty because the riders can only use one hand. The team travels throughout Wisconsin and UP Michigan performing in rodeos, clinics, and other equestrian events.
- The Pegasus Riders
- The Pegasus Riders are two 12-year-old equestrian performers that specialize in trick riding, roman riding, dance, aerial hammock, and equestrian liberty. These multi-talented kids have performed alongside the nation’s leading equestrian performers and offer polished, fast-paced, dynamic acts that have stunned audiences around the world. These girls are award-winning! At FTD they will be performing liberty, roman riding and trick riding as well as conducting their Performing Horses 101 Clinic. In addition, they will have a meet-and-greet station at their barn.
The equestrian program for this year’s show has been coordinated by Susie Weiss, owner of Domino Stables, Inc. in Baraboo, WI.
“We’ve put together an exciting program that everyone – experienced horsemen and women and never-ever riders will really enjoy,” said Weiss. “We’re looking forward to sharing the great horses, their riders and the programs with everyone who comes to Baraboo for the show!”
