Hotels and Stalls Selling Fast at Horse Shows by the Bay
May 15, 2025
Traverse City, MI - May 15, 2025 - Horse Shows by the Bay, a three week equestrian festival held at the scenic resort area of Traverse City in Traverse Bay, Michigan, announces that they are quickly selling out of stalls available. Hotels in the area are also selling out of available rooms as well. The rooms at local hotels are selling due to the popularity of the area during the summer months. Read more
2008 Horse Shows by the Bay Series Offers Activities for Riders and Families
April 17, 2025
The 2008 Horse Shows by the Bay is a three week equestrian festival held from July 16 to August 3. The festival is “AA” rated, World Champion Hunter Rider sanctioned, and hosts a $25,000 grand prix each week. Horse Shows by the Bay hosts 1,200 horses and offers more than $360,000 in prize money. Read more
2008 Horse Shows by the Bay Series Offers Activities for Riders and Families
April 4, 2025
Traverse City, MI - April 4, 2025 - The 2008 Horse Shows by the Bay is a three week equestrian festival held from July 16 to August 3. The festival is “AA” rated, World Champion Hunter Rider sanctioned, and hosts a $25,000 grand prix each week. Horse Shows by the Bay hosts 1,200 horses and offers more than $360,000 in prize money. The festival is held at the Flintfields Horse Park just outside of scenic Traverse City, MI. Read more
Horse Shows by the Bay Prize List Now Available Online
February 25, 2026
Traverse City, MI - February 25, 2026 - Horse Shows by the Bay, a three week equestrian festival held in the picturesque resort area of Traverse City, MI, is pleased to announce that the prize list for their 2008 series is now available online. Horse Shows by the Bay runs from July 16 to August 3 and is an “AA” rated show that hosts 1,200 horses. More than $360,000 in prize money will be awarded over the three weeks of competition. Read more
Milo Mott and Marquis Trump Class for Grand Prix Win at Zada Enterprises Dressage by the Bay II
August 5, 2025
Traverse City, MIÂ - August 5, 2025 -Â Zada Enterprises Dressage by the Bay II wrapped up this afternoon at Flintfields, home of Horse Shows by the Bay, and Milo Mott and Marquis took home the win in the FEI Grand Prix division on day one of competition. Read more
Bernona Stevens and Riva Show the Kids How It’s Done in $10,000 NAL/WIHS Children’s/Adult Prix on Last Day of Horse Shows by the Bay
August 5, 2025
Traverse City, MI - August 5, 2025 - The final day of Horse Shows by the Bay ended on a high note for Bernona Stevens of Grand Rapids, MI, as she and her veteran partner Riva brought home the blue ribbon in the $10,000 NAL/WIHS Children’s/Adult Prix. Read more
Lynn Walsh Wins Ovation Leading Amateur Rider Award at Horse Shows by the Bay
August 5, 2025
Traverse City, MI - August 5, 2025 - Horse Shows by the Bay, the three-week equestrian festival held in Traverse City, MI, concluded today at Flintfields. In the R.L. Polk Family Main Hunter Ring, the Amateur-Owner and Adult Amateur Hunters awarded their champions. Read more
August 4, 2025
Traverse City, MI - August 4, 2025 - Scott Lenkart and Impulsive opened the first week of Horse Shows by the Bay with a grand prix win, and they closed out the three-week show with a similar feat, defeating a class of 18 entries for the top check. Casey Hodges and Audio-K finished in second place for the second week in a row, and David Beisel and Patoile finished in third. Read more
Belvedere and Kimberly Seay Edge out Laura Pfeiffer for Win in Low Junior/Amateur Owner Speed Class
August 3, 2025
Traverse City, MI - August 3, 2025 - Competition was fierce this afternoon in the Team Elmer’s Grand Prix ring at Horse Shows by the Bay III, as Kimberly Seay snatched the victory away from Laura Pfeiffer in the Low Junior/Amateur Owner Speed Class. Read more
Lisa Goldman and Ruben are Victorious at Horse Shows by the Bay III
August 3, 2025
Traverse City, MI - August 3, 2025 - On the third day of competition at Horse Shows by the Bay III, the R.L. Polk Family Main Hunter Ring welcomed the ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship and Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Medal riders. A picturesque day in Traverse City, MI, horses and riders enjoyed the sunshine and cool breeze while Lisa Goldman piloted her bay gelding Ruben to top honors in both equitation classes. Read more



