
2024-2025 HHPCS Sanctioned Shows
Shows hosting eligible HHPCS Classes are added to the sanctioned shows calendar and featured below. If a show has not yet submitted registration paperwork and payment, it will be noted on their respective event.
If you are a show manager/host and are interested in getting HHPCS sanctioned classes added to your event scroll down for additional information.
Not seeing a show on the calendar that you know is interested in hosting HHPCS classes?
Host Show Information
Host Show Information and Forms
The Haflinger and Hitch Pony Championship Series is a great way to increase exhibitors and excitement at shows. Since 2013, shows that host HHPCS classes have seen a measurable increase in participation.
Do have questions about adding HHPCS classes to your event?
Upcoming Shows

Keystone International Livestock Expo
Excellent hospitality, facilities and one of the largest indoor rings you will show in are all staples of KILE.

Wayne County Fair
One of Ohio’s most historic draft style shows!
Show Contact Information:
Jim Borton
330-201-1945
jimborton87@gmail.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1
Important Note: This is a qualifying show for the 2024-2025 HHPCS.

Stark County Fair
We welcome the Stark County Fair to the HHPCS!
Show Contact Information:
Jill Sterling
330-309-6145
jill4shoot@aol.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Hancock County Draft Horse & Pony Show
Show Contact Information:
Mandi Ball
419-721-1459
mandiball24@gmail.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Lancaster Fair
Show Contact Information:
Ramona Chessman
603-788-4679
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Sandusky County Fair
Show Contact Information:
Jeanne Mathias
419-680-6493
mathiasjeanne55@gmail.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Lorain County Fair
Show Contact Information:
Rick Ternes
(440) 647-2781
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

DuQuoin State Fair
We welcome the Duquoin State Fair to the HHPCS!
Show Contact Information:
Phil Farrell
farrellfarms@gmail.com
217-855-9111
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Indiana State Fair
Show Contact Information:
Justin Carey
(317) 927-7515
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 2
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Addison County Fair and Field Days
The Addison County Fair & Field Days Board extends a cordial invitation to you, and your friends and family to exhibit at this year’s Addison County Fair & Field Days.

Lake County Fair Draft Horse Show
Show Contact Information:
Dennis Reed
lcfsecretary@lake-county-fair.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 2
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Preble County Fair
Show Contact Information:
Robin Oda
(937) 564-4415
rodaofarm@hotmail.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Ohio State Fair
Intro
The Ohio State Fair Draft Horse and Pony Show will take place Aug 1-4, 2023 at the Ohio State Fair.

Summit County Fair
We welcome the Summit County Fair to the HHPCS!
Show Contact Information:
Cathy Cunningham
330-633-6200
summitcofair2@gmail.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Ottawa County Fair
Show Contact Information:
Dr. Mike Stone
drstone@oakhavenbelgians.com
or
Delmar Beechy
260-350-7067
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Derrer Ranch Classic
Show Contact Information:
Randy Derrer
derrer4@hotmail.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 3
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 2

GLHA 25th Annual
Show Contact Information:
Missy Shanahan
missy.shanahan5@gmail.com
Note: Full schedule of hitch classes available to Haflinger exhibitors only. HHPCS classes on Sunday for all breeds.
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Big Butler Fair
Show Contact Information:
Brain Gratzer 724-351-0619
connie@kayberry.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

NODPA International Hitch Show
Join us at one of the largest Halfinger and Hitch Pony shows of the year!
Show Contact Information:
Ol’ Levi Meyers
419-961-4721
levimeyers2@gmail.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 2
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Wilmington Classic
A kickoff to the summer show season at one of the Midwest’s premier equine facilities!
Show Contact Information:
Ray Houston
triplestarfarm@gmail.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 3
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

HHPCS Finals - The Big E
The culmination of an entire show season. Our top six ladies carts and six-horse hitches will compete over three days for the title of series champion!

Wayne County Fair
One of Ohio’s most historic draft style shows!
Show Contact Information:
Jim Borton
330-201-1945
jimborton87@gmail.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1
Important Note: This is a qualifying show for the 2023-2024 HHPCS.

LaPorte County Draft Horse Show
Show Contact Information:
Chad Mronzinski
574-532-2908
chadmronzinski@hotmail.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 3
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1
Important Note: This is a qualifying show for the 2023-2024 HHPCS.

Hancock County Fair Open Draft Hitch Show
Join hitches from across the Midwest at one of Ohio’s most storied pull-in shows!
Show Contact Information:
Mandy Lobdell
419-306-4478
Mandy.Lobdell@hancockfairgrounds.org
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Lancaster Fair
Show Contact Information:
Ramona Chessman
603-788-4679
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Sandusky County Fair
Show Contact Information:
Jeanne Mathias
419-680-6493
mathiasjeanne55@gmail.com
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Lorain County Fair
Show Contact Information:
Rick Ternes
(440) 647-2781
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Indiana State Fair
Show Contact Information:
Justin Carey
(317) 927-7515
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 1
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Illinois State Fair
Show Contact Information:
Phil Farrell
217-855-9111
Number of Six-Horse Hitch Classes: 2
Number of Ladies’ Cart Classes: 1

Addison County Fair and Field Days
The Addison County Fair & Field Days Board extends a cordial invitation to you, and your friends and family to exhibit at this year’s Addison County Fair & Field Days.