Children and adults have been riding hobby horses, or stick horses, for centuries for play, to mock elites, and re-enactments. In 2017, hobby horsing competitions (where teenagers and young adults mimicked horse competitions) were introduced to the public through Selma Vilhunen’s 2017 film Keppihevosten vallankumous (Hobbyhorse Revolution).

Come make a hobby horse or bring your own and enjoy a day of jumps, races and dressage/dancing.

Hobby horses are $10 each. Supplies are limited and reservations are suggested.

Call 309-927-3898 or email VasaArchivist@gmail.com for more information.

Vasa National Archives

109 S. Bishop Hill St. 

Bishop Hill, IL 61419