Francis Field Youth Foundation

06/06/2026

Sunday June 7 is a busy day at the field! Dressage show starts at 8AM

Farmers Market Starts at 10!!

06/04/2026

Francis Field has deep roots in 4-H, and we are proud to continue that tradition of youth development, leadership, and community service.

A huge thank you to 4H4All for spending time at the grounds cleaning up and planting beautiful new landscaping along the main building. Their hard work has made a wonderful difference and helps keep Francis Field looking welcoming for all who visit.

We appreciate your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to giving back to the community. Thank you for helping make Francis Field even more beautiful! 🌱🌼💚

06/03/2026

⏰ Last Call for Francis Field Show Circuit Sponsorships! ⏰

Don’t miss your chance to support our riders and be recognized throughout the 2026 Francis Field Show Circuit season. Sponsorships help make our shows possible while promoting your business or organization to our amazing equestrian community.

Contact us today to become a sponsor before it’s too late! Sponsorship dead line is June 8 2026

05/28/2026

Congrats to Lincoln-Way Rugby U13 AND U15 for making it to the Rugby Illinois State Championships! Good Luck!!!!!!

05/27/2026

Today is the last day to sign up for the dressage show on June 7! If the link isn’t working, please text Brittany 773-552-4691

Here’s a sneak peak at these beautiful high point ribbons. High point will also be getting a great prize!

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05/19/2026

Francis Field Show Circuit's 1st Dressage/Western Dressage and CT is coming up on June 7. Schooling on June 6 . Closing date is May 27!

We have great prizes and a super relaxed atmosphere. Follow the link for more information and to sign up!

2026 JUNE 7 Francis Field Show Circuit Dressage, Western Dressage and CT Show

05/16/2026

We’ve had alot of questions about the weather for this weekend. It rained some here this morning and looks like the rain should be over for the weekend. Team sorting and the Open show tomorrow are scheduled as planned. We will only cancel if the arena is flooded.

Hope to see everyone this weekend!

05/12/2026

The big horse show kick off weekend is almost here

🚨Saturday Team Sorting starts at 11. This is a great event for everyone whether you have sorting experience or not.

Concessions will open around 10:00

Riding starts at 11:00

We have a few day stalls available.

🚨Sunday Open Show starts at 8

Gates open at 6:30

Concessions plus Crazy Dad Lemonade and CC Jitters on site!

Classes for all levels of riders

A&A photography will be there taking pictures

We have 1 stall available

05/10/2026

The weather looks beautiful for this coming week! 5/11 to 5/15

The arena will be open from sunrise to sunset. Please note Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday there is ruby practice in the West grass field starting at 5. If you are riding during this time and notice the arena is getting dusty, please stop riding. We don’t want to cover the rugby kids in dust.
There are also dog training classes so please park your trailer closer to the barn or arena.

If you plan to ride this week, please text Brittany 773-552-4691 so I can meet and get a 2026 waiver signed. No one is allowed to ride without signing one first!!

We have a full weekend coming up with team sorting on Saturday 5/16 starting at 11 AM. We will have concessions starting around 10.

Open Show 5/17 starting at 8 AM. We have SO MANY great prizes and a class for just about everyone. Halter classes, young horse classes, tons of different age divisions, Equestrians with Disabilities classes, driving classes, trail, ranch and pleasure classes, speed and in hand classes! We will have Ground for Good coffee truck, Crazy Dad Lemonade and concessions available!

Both events are FREE to spectators!