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A community celebration of

Highland Township's Horse Heritage

 
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Horsin' Around 2007

High School Equestrian Meets
September 22 from 8:00 am to dark
Watch 140 riders representing 19 teams compete at the Huron Valley Equestrian Field, Milford High School in Highland.

Draw a Horse Contest
Deadline: Sept. 20
Sponsored by the Highland Trail Riders. Submit your drawing or painting no larger than 10" x 12" to the Huron Valley Council for the Arts at 205 W. Livingston, Highland MI 48357. Questions: Jane Brown 248.685.2545

Barn Tour
September 29 - pick up tickets at the Highland Station House starting at 9:30 a.m. Tour runs from 10 to 5 p.m.
Visit 5 barns at 4 locations including Hidden Dreams Farm where the FBI initiated a search for missing Teamster president Jimmy Hoffa in 2006 (he wasn't found there...). Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Children 10 and under only $5. Call the Barn Tour Hotline for more information: 248.889.7328

Sponsored by the Highland Equestrian Conservancy

Equine Divine
September 29 - 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Art Exhibit at the Highland Station House - 205 W. Livingston Rd. View interesting equine-themed art and watch a blacksmith demonstrate his craft. The Art Gallery Shop will also be open. An Art and Hometown Goods Show will be held across the street in Veteran's Park featuring locally-made or grown items.

Hosted by the Huron Valley Council for the Arts.

Especially for the kids: Pumpkin Painting, "Smoke House," Pony Rides, photo opportunities!
September 29 - 10 a.m. to 2 pm.
The Huron Valley Optimists invite kids out to the Highland Station House - 205 W. Livingston Rd. to pick out a pumpkin and get creative! Free.

The Highland Township Fire Department Station No. 1 welcomes kids to come learn how to be safe at home. The Smoke House is a great opportunity to practice what they have learned at school. Free.

Pony rides will take place at the southwest corner of Milford and Livingston Rds. $4.

Photo opportunities with horses abound--Equine Star will be at the Highland Station House and two horses (with their officers) will be at the Oakland County Sheriff's Mounted Division will be in front of Highland Feed on E. Livingston. Free.

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Street Square Dance
September 29 - 5 to 10 p.m.
Come dance the night away in downtown Highland Station! The night begins at 5 p.m. with Highland Idol--a singing contest. We're looking for local talent! If you're interested, please call the Highland DDA office at 248.887.7200 to register. The grand prize is a free karaoke machine rental (great for your next party!) and an opportunity to sing at the Highland Tree Lighting in December!

Country band Cat & the Fiddlers will play from 6 - 7 pm. followed by the professional square dance caller Glen Morningstar, Jr. (you might have seen him at Greenfield Village) until 10 p.m. Free event.

Food will be available for a charge from 5 - 10 p.m. from Hotel Hickman--an old time chuck wagon--and Duke's of Highland. Sponsored by the Highland Downtown Development Authority

A Beer Tent will also be up and running from 5 - 10 p.m. and is sponsored by the Highland Business Association.

Highland Station Carriage Rides
September 29 - 6 to 9 p.m.
Cruise around Highland Station in style with the Highland Business Association in horse-drawn wagonettes.

Come on down to Highland!

 

 

 
 

 

Horsin' Around in Highland is a community festival sponsored by a variety of groups in the Highland area--a true partnership!

Partners include:

  • Highland Business Association
  • Highland Downtown Development Authority
  • Highland Equestrian Conservancy
  • Highland Township Public Library
  • Highland Trail Riders
  • High School Equestrian Teams of Huron Valley
  • Huron Valley Council for the Arts
  • Huron Valley Optimist Club

We hope to grow this event in the future! If your organization would like to participate in 2007, please call or email us.

Comments/Questions may be directed to the mail@highlanddda.com
 

 


Blacksmith Jeff Spoor

Other Events this year included:

Horseshoe Hunt & Trail Ride
September 8 at 10am
Bring your horse to the green barn at Highland Rec Area. Highland Trail Riders. Questions: Jane Brown 248.685.2545

Meet a Mounted Police Officer & Horse
September 8 at 12:30 p.m.
Highland Library

Watch the movie
"Flicka" (2003, PG)

September 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Both events hosted by the Highland Township Public Library Visit the library for special collections and displays of horse stories and informational books.