Wild West EquiFest

Wild West EquiFest Horse Expo 2026

General Information

We are excited to announce our upcoming Wild West EquiFest Horse Expo, taking place on September 12, 2026, at The Pavillion (indoor arena) at Goshen County Fairgrounds in Torrington, Wyoming. This event is 1 day only from 9 am to 5 pm.

This event attracts horse enthusiasts and families from the community and surrounding areas. Activities include:

Vendors
Performances
Demonstrations
Kids Activity Corner: Photo Booth, Face painting, Color Station, Craft Table
Concession Stand
Live Auction

Address: 7078 Fairgrounds Road, Torrington, Wy 82240

7078 Fairgrounds Rd - Google Maps

THE COBBLESTONE INN IS BOOKED!

Holiday Inn Express, Torrington, Wy has rooms available!

Address: 1700 E Valley Rd, Torrington, WY 82240

Phone: (307) 532-7600

Website: Boutique Hotel in Torrington | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Torrington

America's Best Value Inn, Torrington, Wy is also an option.

Adress: 1548 Main St, Torrington, WY 82240

Phone: (307) 532-7118

Website: Americas Best Value Inn Torrington by Sonesta

Performances & Demonstrations

9:00 Opening Ceremony

Enjoy a patriotic opening ceremony that honors veterans, 1st Responders and the USA.

9:15 Mustang Demonstration

Wyoming Mustang Association members and Operation Remount graduates show off their mustangs' talents. The Wyoming Mustang Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that hosts events, clinics, shows, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote wild horses and burros. Mustangs are capable of so much, and WMA exists to provide owners, riders, and trainers with a platform to strengthen their bond and build a true community. Watch some of their members show off their Mustangs' talents!

See the WMA website:

Home - Wyoming Mustang Association

9:45 Operation Remount Mustang Graduation

Graduating ceremony for the fall graduates of Operation Remount's Mustangs for Veterans and 1st Responders program. The program is currently held twice yearly in the spring and the fall.

10:00 University of Wyoming Equestrian Team

The University of Wyoming Equestrian team offers coed practice for riders of all levels, from beginner to riders who have previously ranked at National shows. No personal horse nor previous experience working with horses is required for our team! We offer the chance to compete in both hunt seat and Western disciplines through the IHSA. Visit our website to learn more!

See their website:

Equestrian

10:30 Jake Riley, Cowboy Poet & Storyteller

Jake Riley has performed at events from Minnesota to Nevada, including 6 times at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. Jake's work leans toward the more contemporary, which draws old and young alike. He loves to share a good story, and his delivery is engaging and often quite animated. He also enjoys reciting the classics and considers himself extremely blessed to take part in carrying the tradition forward.

See Jake's website:

Jake Riley

11:00 Shockwave Trick Riders

Denver, Colorado based group of sixteen trick riders that train year-round to deliver big performances with a big team. They are stuntmen and stuntwomen that perform high velocity tricks on horseback.

See Shockwave's Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/shockwavetrickriders

12:00 Live Auction

Live Auction! Proceeds go to support the Mustangs for Veterans and 1st Responder program.

1:00 Colorado Mounted Archers

Colorado Mounted Archers is part of a world-wide organization of equestrians who enjoy competing on a level playing field, with goals of building friendships, mastering ancient traditions, all while ensuring horse welfare. Colorado Mounted Archers is a chapter in the Mounted Archery Association of the Americas, our national organization. MA3 is sanctioned by the International Horseback Archery Alliance, which includes 52 member countries across the world.

See their Facebook page here: (11) Facebook

Iron Orchid Riding Academy website: Events/Clinics | Ironorchid

2:00 Equine Energy Work

Beginners! Using subtle energy, intention and presence to balance physical and emotional wellbeing of the horse, MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

2:30 Horse Packing with Brent Weber

Brent Weber is an avid outdoorsman and horseman based in Wyoming, where he homesteads with his family. He regularly packs horses into the backcountry for hunting, ranch work, and extended trips - and has become one of the few clinicians offering packing instruction on the eastern side of the state. Brent focuses on practical, low-stress techniques that translate directly on the trail: what works, why it works, and how to adapt it to your own set up.

3:30 Cheyenne Gunslingers

Take a step back in time with a gunfighting western skit!

4:00 Westernaires

1 full hour of action! Westenaires is a nonprofit youth organization in Golden, Colorado that teaches horsemanship, teamwork, and leadership to youth aged 9-19. The organization has proudly trained young people to use their talents and skills in the best traditions of the west.

See their website:

Westernaires