# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Colt Starting Competition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: This is a judged event where 6 competitors are paired with young, unhandled colts from Spring Valley Ranch. The trainers must demonstrate their ability to start the horse under saddle and build a partnership over a series of contact twice a day throughout the 3 days of the Iowa Horse Fair! 
• Friday 11:00-2:00 & 3:00-6:00
• Saturday 9:00-12:00 & 3:00-6:00
• Sunday 9:00-10:00 & 3:00-5:00

•Hosted by Terry Clibborn, True Partnership Horse Training
•Colts from Spring Valley Ranch
Trainers Competing:
•Isaac Kent - Advance Horsemanship LLC 
•Danielle Rhude - Blue Spark Horsemanship 
•Kacey Steveson-Bowman - Southside Performance Horses LLC
•Ryan Butterwick - Ryan Butterwick Horsemanship 
•Chris Tejero - Chris Tejero Training Services 
•Mckenzie Olson - WAY Against The Odds Horsemanship by Mckenzie Olson
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/colt-starting-competition/200029491301240
- **Event Categories**: contests, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 245

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Iowa State Fairgrounds
- **lat**: 41.59552290073
- **long**: -93.549463748932
- **full address**: Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines,IA,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Colt Starting Competition being held?
  - **A:** Colt Starting Competition takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines,IA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Colt Starting Competition?
  - **A:** Colt Starting Competition is organized by Iowa Horse Fair.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Colt Starting Competition is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 240+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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