UPHA Show Schedule 2026
All UPHA Horse Shows are open to UPHA Members and Non Members
*Current (2026) Negative Coggins Required*
 SEI Approved Helmets are required for riders age 18 & under in all riding classes.

Please see individual shows below for their show bills

Please view the UPHA rule book! Thanks to Christa the rule book has been completely gone through and updated! 
NEW UPDATED 2025 RULE BOOK

2026 Membership Form 

Summer Kick Off- May 30th-31st

Hosted by: UPHA
Location: Escanaba State Fairgrounds 
STALL INFO
Christa McCarty
[email protected]
​(906) 399-8292

Horse Stalls: $40
​Tack Stalls: $20
Shavings: $8.00

Checks Mailed to:
UPHA
PO BOX 60
Wells Mi 49829

Camping: $35 per night. A separate check made out to UPSF​
ADDITIONAL SHOW INFO

Pleasure Classes Only (Double Points!)

​Overall High Point 
​Juvenile High point
Junior High point
Senior High point
Walk Trot Open High Point
Ranch High Point 


Judges: Dawn Scully & Dan Grunwald
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Northern Michigan Equine Association- June 12th-14th

Hosted by: NMEA
Location: Marquette County Fairgrounds
STALL INFO
Janece Hanycz
(906) 458-0118

Mail Checks to:
Janece Hanycz
108 Hillcrest Trail
Marquette Mi 49855

​$30 for the weekend for horse, $15 for tack.
Shavings Price: TBD
​​
ADDITIONAL SHOW INFO
​Speed Friday Night: Starting at 6:00 pm
Saturday: Full set of Classes
Sunday: Pleasure Only
​
Age Division High Points

​Judges: ​Stacy Reihl & Rochelle Beene

Silver Spur Saddle Club-July 10th-12th
Celebrating their 70th Anniversary! 

Hosted by: Silver Spur Saddle Club
​Location: Escanaba State Fairgrounds
STALL INFO
Dianne LaChance
11876 Friday Q.1 Road
Rapid River MI, 49878

(text) 906-235-1842
Home 906-359-4955

Horse Stalls: $35
​Tack Stalls: $15
Shavings: $7

A separate check must be made out to UPSF for camping. $35 a night.
ADDITIONAL SHOW INFO
Friday: Speed 6:00 pm (double points) 
Saturday: Pleasure Classes 
Sunday: Pleasure Classes 

High Point Buckles!
Overall Weekend
Age Division
Walk Trot
Speed

Judges: Jean Sandmire  & Ashley Huey 
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Northern Michigan Equine Association-July 17th-19th

Hosted by: NMEA
​Location: Marquette County Fairgrounds
STALL INFO
Janece Hanycz
(906) 458-0118

Mail Checks to:
Janece Hanycz
108 Hillcrest Trail
Marquette Mi 49855

​$30 for the weekend for horse, $15 for tack.
Shavings Price: TBD
​​​
ADDITIONAL SHOW INFO
Speed Friday Night: Starting at 6:00 pm
Saturday: Full set of Classes
Sunday: Pleasure Only
​
Age Division High Points

​Judges: Jake Weinhert & Lucy Brown

Alger County Fair-August 1st & 2nd

Hosted by: Alger County Fair
Location: Alger County Fairgrounds
STALL INFO
Mary Artress
(906)202-3107
​
Stalls are limited and will be given preference to those that are traveling a long distance
​
Price: $20.00
Shavings: 2 bags provided. Additional bags available $5. 

Camping MUST BE RESERVED AHEAD OF TIME
Chelsea Martin 
(906) 202-1881
Price: Dependent on site
ADDITIONAL SHOW INFO

Saturday: 10:00 am Pleasure Classes Only
Sunday: 10:00 am Speed Only
Hauling in day of show is encouraged!

This show will be held in conjunction with the ALGER county Fair. $5 wristband, good for the whole weekend will need to be purchased at the gate! 

Judge: TBD
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UPHA/TCHA Double Hitter- August 7th-9th

Hosted by: UPHA
Location Dickinson County Fairgrounds
STALL INFO
Christa McCarty
[email protected]
​(906) 399-8292

Horse Stalls: $40
​Tack Stalls: No tack Stalls available
Shavings: $8.00

Checks Mailed to:
UPHA
PO BOX 60
Wells Mi 49829
ADDITIONAL SHOW INFO
​Friday: Speed 5:00pm CST (Double set of points!)
Saturday: Halter & English (Double Judged)
Sunday: Western (Double Judged)

High Point Awards
Speed Overall
Pleasure Overall
Age Division

Judges: Kelly Dykstra-Nicholis and Laura Parsons

Speed Zone & Trail Challenge- August 29th

Hosted by: UPHA
Location: Carney Rodeo Grounds
Haul in ONLY
Rain day of August 30th
Trail Challenge Pattern: TBD
ADDITIONAL SHOW INFO
Trail challenge: 9:30 am $25 Entry Fee
Speed Classes: 11:00am (Double Points!)

Jackpot with 100% payout
Age Division High Point Awards!