National Clydesdale Show
2026 National Clydesdale Show
August 20-23, 2026
Iowa State Fair | Des Moines, IA
The deadline for prepaid bedding and feed orders is now extended to coincide with the form completion deadline of Monday, August 3. Prepaid orders will be delivered to your stalls prior to your arrival.
To pre-order additional bedding or feed after the original August 1 deadline, please contact Kaylynn in the Horse Show Office at 515-262-3111 ext. 241 or horse@iowastatefair.org. Again, pre-orders close via ShoWorks August 1, but we will take them by phone until August 3.
PRE ORDERS LINK – pay attention to the light blue headings to find the show you are listed under.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbbDO8KswvWUNqN-EHkmAYj2IrFFQMJh/view?usp=drive_link
STALLING CHART LINK – pay attention to the headers on each page to identify the show and barn you are viewing.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lYJWtTQJmETWFkMlp_aD6xHlWNTble05/view?usp=drive_link
SECOND:
Everyone needs to complete the form linked below by end-of-day Monday, August 3, to confirm or make corrections:
PRE ORDERS AND STALLING CONFIRMATION FORM
National Clydesdale Show Committee Contacts
Katie Bauer 641-751-1145 katiefevold@gmail.com
Kate Greckel ~ 641.780.3919, greckelfarms@gmail.com
Iowa State Fair Horse Staff
Horse Barn Office ~ 515.262.3111, ext. 4320
Nate Buman, Draft Horse Super. ~ 712.579.1393 (text only), nathan.buman@gmail.com
Noah Levy, Overall Horse Super. ~ 255.413.0196, noah@noahblevy.com
Hotel Room Block Discounts
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Des Moines Downtown (~5 miles from ISF Fairgrounds)
207 Crocker Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-350-7997
Rooms must be booked on or before July 17th. Cost is
$169/night for all 2x-Queen bed rooms plus $20 parking per day.
Link to reserved rooms, Fairfield Inn
Important 2026 Show Documents
Guidelines for Riding and Pleasure Cart Classes
Livestream Link
Use this link to access the National Show livestream, Iowa State Fair Livestream.
2026 Show Sponsors
The National Clydesdale Show Committee would like to thank the class and show sponsors. The Show benefits greatly from your contribution and the Committee appreciates your generosity.
Line Classes:
Gelding - Grade, Any Age - National Show Committee
Gelding - Registered - 3 Years & Under - National Show Committee
Gelding - Registered, 4 Years & Over - National Show Committee
Grand Champion Gelding - James & Suzanne Halley
Reserve Grand Champion Gelding - C&M Clydesdales - David Canton & Nancy Mayer
Best American Gelding - Alamar Acres - Alan & Mary Ann Knobloch
Junior Stallion Foal - Alamar Acres - Alan & Mary Ann Knobloch
Senior Stallion Foal - Greenwood Farms
Stallion -Yearling - Dr. Terry & Kelly Trepel
Stallion - 2 Year Old - National Show Committee
Junior Champion Stallion - Gene Cooper
Junior Reserve Champion Stallion - Irish Thunder Clydesdales - Pat & Tanya Connors
Stallion - 3 Years & Over - National Show Committee
Senior Champion Stallion - High Line Farms - Josh Holland & Danielle Wicker
Reserve Senior Champion Stallion - C&M Clydesdales - David Canton & Nancy Mayer
Grand Champion Stallion - Town’s End Clydesdales - Brent & Kelly Huyett
Reserve Grand Champion Stallion - Greenwood Farms
Best American Bred Stallion - Jim Emmons
Junior Filly Foal - Storm Ridge Farm - Sam & Angie Borck
Senior Filly Foal - Iron Horse Farm - Dr. Linda Harmon
Best American Bred Foal - Mary Hirsch-Justice
Grade Up Mare - Prairieview Clydesdales - Joe Wilcenski
Mare - Yearling - Deanna Castagnasso
Mare - 2 Year Old - National Show Committee
Junior Champion Mare - Greenwood Farms
Junior Reserve Champion Mare - In Memory of Katie - Sponsored by Louis Jones
Mare - 3 Year Old - Mike & Cindy Birky
Yeld Mare - 4 Years & Over - Iron Horse Farm - Dr. Linda Harmon
Brood Mare - 4 Years & Over - Greenwood Farms
Senior Champion Mare - Clydesdale Lane Farms LLC - John Yeoman
Reserve Senior Champion Mare - Irish Thunder Clydesdales - Pat & Tanya Conners
Grand Champion Mare - Doug & Janice Johnstone & Family
Reserve Grand Champion Mare - Storm Ridge Farm - Sam & Angie Borck
Best American Bred Mare - Doug & Janice Johnstone & Family
Supreme Clydesdale - Storm Ridge Farm - Sam & Angie Borck
Mare & Foal - Robert & Andrea Detweiler
Produce of Dam - National Show Committee
Get of Sire - National Show Committee
Junior Get of Sire- National Show Committee
Stallion & Three Mares - National Show Committee
Best American Clydesdale - August A Busch Award - Anheuser Busch
Hitch Classes:
Pleasure Cart - Boulder Creek - Robert Solis
Pleasure Cart Obstacle Course - Boulder Creek - Robert Solis
Ladies Gelding/Stallion Cart - Treland Farms - Andrea Thompson & Don Flemington
Mens Gelding/Stallion Cart - David & Diana Long
Ladies Mare Cart - Robert & Andrea Detweiler
Mens Mare Cart - Behn Brothers
Junior Team - National Show Committee
Ladies Open Team - Storm Ridge Farm - Sam & Angie Borck
Open Team - South Creek Clydesdales - Tim & Mary Myers
Team of Mares - Leon Bennett
Open Unicorn - Scott & Janet Schwindaman
Mare Unicorn - World Clydesdale Alliance
Open Four Horse Hitch - Clydesdale Lane Farms LLC - John Yeoman
Mare Four Horse Hitch - Kyle Duddeck
Open Six Horse Hitch - Anderson Farms - David Anderson
Mare Six Horse Hitch -Beddow Clydesdales - Jeff & Judi Beddow
Youth Classes:
Decorator Class - 15-18 - Youth All Around Program - CBUSA
Decorator Class - 14 & Under - Rock-N-Hill Clydesdales
Showmanship At Halter - 15-18 - Youth All Around Program - CBUSA
Showmanship At Halter - 14 & Under - Rock-N-Hill Clydesdales
Juvenile Driver Cart - 15-18 - Melvin Bailey
Juvenile Driver Cart - 14 & Under - South Creek Clydesdales - Tim & Mary Myers
Juvenile Driver Team - 15-18 - Marie Stabler & William Engle
Juvenile Driver Team - 14 & Under - Clydesdale Lane Farms LLC - John Yeoman
Draft Under Saddle Western Youth - Sunflower Clydesdales - Michael & Emily Reif
Draft Under Saddle English Youth - Linden Clydes - Grant Johnson
Draft Under Saddle Trail Youth - Youth All Around Program - CBUSA
Riding Classes:
Draft Under Saddle Western Adult- Greckel Farms - Shane & Kate Greckel
Draft Under Saddle English Adult - Cassie Shaw of Bennett Family Clydesdales
Draft Under Saddle Trail Adult - CBUSA Pleasure & Riding Committee
Draft Under Saddle Flag Race - Boulder Creek - Robert Solis
Draft Under Saddle Pole Bending - DLR Clydesdales - Dean & Jennifer Raemisch
Draft Under Saddle - Barrel Racing - Steve & Marcia Haas
Additional Sponsors:
Best Male Driver - Walt Brady Memorial - Ned & Jan Niemiec
Best Female Driver - John & Carol Angelbeck
Exhibitor Appreciation Meal - Mike & Nancy Lacrosse
Exhibitor Appreciation Meal - Melvin Bailey
Interested in supporting the show for 2027?