Grinnell-in-Des Moines: Equestrian Drill Team Performance & Brunch
Kendra Hillman Chilcoat '94 and the Grinnell-in-Des Moines Regional Planning Committee invite all Grinnellians to cheer on the Grinnell College Equestrian Drill Team at the Iowa Horse Fair’s drill team competition! The drill team, started and coached by Grace Bell '17, provides horses and lessons to college students who learn to ride in intricate patterns set to music. This will be their second time performing at the Horse Fair. Following their performance (and a little time for them to untack), we will join the team for bagels, coffee, and conversation. Grinnell apparel is encouraged to help us show our support for the riders. Children are welcome!
Sunday, April 8
9:45 a.m. – Meet at Horse Barn at Iowa State Fairgrounds
10 a.m. – Grinnell College Equestrian Drill Team performs
Following performance – Coffee and bagels (provided) with the team
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50317
Tickets to the fair are $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under, and are available at the Livestock Pavilion. Tickets are required to watch the performance in the Livestock Pavilion, but are not required to visit with the team afterward.
Planning to attend? Have any questions? Please email Kendra at chilcoat@yahoo.com or call her at 515-779-9431. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. We expect the drill team to perform at 10 a.m., but if we learn of a change in performance order we will notify the RSVP list.
After our gathering, wander the Aisle of Breeds in the Horse Barn to see unusual breeds of horses or watch other performances at the Fair. View the Iowa Horse Council's full schedule of the weekend to see if you would like to attend other events. If you are interested but unable to attend Sunday, the advanced team will also be performing at 3:15 p.m. Friday and the beginner/intermediate team will be performing 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
We look forward to seeing you there!