Michigan Cowboy Challenge

05/11/2026

If you lost a lunge line please message me what it looks like we found one left on the grounds!

05/10/2026

Hey everyone! If you’re new here, we follow the completion of another event, that event is running longer today so our start time is going to be closer to 1pm! Thank you!

01/28/2026

We are putting on the extreme cowboy challenge at the MIchigan Horse Expo! If you want an idea of what we are about before you compete yourself come out and watch! See y’all there!

01/27/2026

Registration for the first show.

Event Timing: May 10th 12:00PM Event Address: Ionia Free Fair 317 S Dexter St, Ionia MI 48846 Contact us at (517) 231-1593 or [email protected] This is an open competition where all riders are competing against each other for the jackpot payout. The way it works: - Obstacles are scored on a....

01/27/2026

Couldn’t do what we do if it wasn’t for all of the amazing people who help us along the way!!!

01/27/2026

Welcome to the page from all of us here at the Michigan Cowboy Challenge. If you are new to our shows here is a bit of the facts.

- All events are at the Ionia Fairgrounds
- Obstacles are scored 0-10 figuring in horsemanship
- Speed is a bonus, fastest time 10pts, next fastest 9pts, etc.
- Entry fee is $30
- Payback goes to top 3 places
- Dates are May 10th, June 14th, August 23rd, and September 26th
- May, June, and August shows start at 12pm
- September event is our special under the lights night event where everyone is encouraged to come camp and have a good time!
- All breeds welcome
- There is no divisions everyone competes against everyone
- Order of go based off random draw once all entries are in
- Pre-registration open via link on this page
- Obstacles are beginner/intermediate in skill level

Any questions please ask here or message me!
Thanks!