Great Lakes Congress, Inc. GLC

05/11/2026

News! GLC has started a show results page on our website. We're in the process of uploading ALL the results back to 2002 (the beginning of our computerized records), and then we'll gradually go back to 1984, the year of our founding. In the meantime, you can see results back to 2015, and I'll continue adding years over the next few days. The link is here:

Each show has show results. As your horse places in a show, you should write down the placings while you are at the event. However, after the show has concluded, the show holder will publish typed results that serve as a permanent record of the show and its placings.

04/26/2026

Jamie Rott poses for her NAMHSA Cookie fundraiser photo at today’s GLC show, and who is that photobombing in the back? Is that Tiffany Purdy?! Always fun at GLC!!!

04/26/2026

We had an incredible day at today's GLC No Frills Show! Thanks to all who entered, as well as our outstanding judges and volunteers. There is lots of eye candy in the photo album on this page. Our divisions included performance, china/resin/custom, Breyer and Stone, and competition was stiff. We supported the NAMHSA cat fundraiser, led by Sam Thompson and Katie Sweeney, we celebrated TWO birthdays with strawberries, angel food cake and Greg Stebnitz gave us two of his famous bourbon pies -- one to silent auction and one to share with all who were interested. Thank you all for entering, and remember, we have our fall series starting up in August! Lots of room to enter at this time!! www.greatlakescongress.com

04/21/2026

GLC Showers! We have received permission to move forward with a NAN 2026 fundraiser at the Great Lakes Congress, Inc. GLC April live show!
In front of one of the tables with CWS Model Horse Shows & Designs, LLC branding materials, you will find a stuffed Cookie 🍪. Not one you can eat, but a fake, pillow-version of Cookie the cat.
Cookie has made appearances in my social media content for many years now, as he is a sweet, needy boy, who does not understand the concept of filming social media content. Cookie has made so many cameos over the years, that a friend made me a pillow version of Cookie to bring to shows, just for fun. Pillow Cookie will be at the April GLC show, along with some “Photo Booth” style props, for pictures, as well as with raffle tickets to win a set of cat-style pony pouches done by Katie Sweeney.
A $5 donation to Region 8’s NAN sponsorship fund will allow you to use the Cookie Photo Booth and recieve a raffle ticket for the cat pouch set!
See you all soon! 🍪💜🖤🐈

04/21/2026

Model Horse Warehouse will be attending the GLC Saturday show with brand-new Breyer product and vintage! They literally have a warehouse, and most everything Breyer ever made, so if you are looking for something, let them know before Thursday so they can pull and bring it for you. [email protected].

04/21/2026

We will have a great show on Saturday...including a performance division! Some new faces are joining our familiar friends, if you think your name should be below, let me know! Remember, visitors are always welcome to see what we are all about and shop our vendors. We open at 8 a.m. in the Cafeteria of the Huntley Park District, Huntley, IL! Learn more about GLC at www.greatlakescongress.com

APRIL 25, 2026 – NO FRILLS AND PERFORMANCE
NAN QUALIFIED
Judges:
China/Resin/Custom: Jenna Murphy
Breyer Megan Corte
Stone and Youth: Lara Heidkamp
Performance: Tiffany Purdy
Entrants: Steff Bodamer, Donna Connors, Megan Cotte, Lara Heidkamp, Sarah Heilman, Kathy Hoffman, Kerri Johnson, Erin Krei, Melina McVicker-Bratu, Marilou Mol, Jenna Murphy, Mary Jo Nerly, Sue Newcomb, Emma Ochs, Ilana Ostrar, Celeste Proe, Tiffany Purdy, Shannon Rodgers, Siciliana Sardina, Kathy Shannon, Linda Shawhan, Natalie Siedschlag, Melissa Smith, Greg Stebnitz, Brenda Steiner, Katlin Sweeney, Sam Thompson, Grace Whalen, Michelle Wilder.
Vendors: Wilder’s Ponies (Vintage), Kathy Shannon (Vintage), Donna Connors (Vintage), Model Horse Warehouse (New Breyer and Vintage)
Finally, please remember…
• No pets, please, per Park District Rules. If you have a therapy animal, please register with the Park District office before bringing it into the show hall.
• Full class and registration information is on our website, at www.greatlakescongress.com.

Please Join Us in 2026! SEVEN Shows, including one exclusively for MINI scale!See Show Info tab for schedule and entry form. This is our 42nd Year of bringing equestrian education and model horse fun to all who enter. Don't miss out on a fun and engaging opportunity to learn about horses and an exci...

04/13/2026

Hey, Novice Showers! Are you looking for a photo show that will allow you to show from home and win some great prizes, straight from Breyer? Check out the Breyer Boot Camp! Slots are still open, and while you must truly be a novice (see rules for details), it is a really cool show to enter!!

When the product becomes available, you must be logged in to an account to access the "Add to Cart" button. Limit 1 registration per cart. Need to create an account? Click Here Breyer Boot Camp is Breyer’s novice-level photo show hosted by Liz Isham Cory and Jamie Rott. It is designed for people a...

04/13/2026

Breyer Boot Camp 2026 (Breyer’s novice-level photo show) is open for entries!!!

Reminder When Entering: Before you pay for the show on Breyer's website, please register for an OMHPS account if you do not already have one. Also, please take a moment to review our show packet (online) as some of the show criteria has changed.

After you have created your OMHPS account, then go to BreyerHorses.com to enter and pay your show fee. The entry form on Breyer’s site will ask you to identify your OMHPS username. The entry fee is $45 per person, which includes access to all classes and a three-month trial OMHPS "Premium" membership.

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03/24/2026

Model Horse Warehouse will be at our March 28 show. Looking for something special in vintage? They probably have it! Contact them at [email protected] so they can pull it and bring it with them on March 28!

12/24/2025

It’s almost here! Wishing all of our friends a very festive holiday season!!!