Annual MN Sheriff's Posse Wagon Train for Youth

09/13/2026

📸🐴 THE MEMORIES ARE ALREADY ROLLING IN! 🐴📸

What a fantastic weekend at the 43rd Annual Minnesota Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Association Wagon Train for Youth! ❤️

From horses and wagons to miles on the trail, great conversations, plenty of laughs, and friends both old and new—these are the moments that make the Wagon Train so special year after year.

📷 Our 2026 Wagon Train for Youth Photo Album is now available!

👇 Look for the photo album link in the comments below!

And we don't just want OUR pictures—we want YOURS, too! If you joined us this weekend, please feel free to add your photos to the album. Whether you captured riders on the trail, wagons rolling along, camp life, meals, horses, volunteers, or those candid moments in between, we'd love to see the Wagon Train through your camera lens!

❤️ Every photo helps tell the story of a weekend built around horses, fellowship, community, and supporting Minnesota kids.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who rode, drove, volunteered, donated, sponsored, worked behind the scenes, or came out to support the 43rd Annual Wagon Train for Youth. You helped make this weekend one to remember!

🐎 Capture the memories. Share the moments. Relive the ride.

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

⏰🐴 THE DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING! 🐴⏰

The 43rd Annual Minnesota Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Association Wagon Train for Youth is just around the corner, and so is our EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE!

📅 Early Registration Deadline: September 1, 2026
🐎 Wagon Train: September 11–13, 2026
⭐ Hosted by the Steele County Sheriff’s Posse

Whether you’ll be joining us on horseback, with a wagon, or as part of the Wagon Train family, now is the time to get those registration forms turned in!

This annual tradition brings Posse members, equine enthusiasts, families, friends, and communities together for one incredible purpose — raising funds to help kids and families right here in Minnesota! ❤️

🚨 DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
Get your registration completed by September 1st and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of horses, wagons, fellowship, fundraising, and fun!

📋 Registration forms and Wagon Train information can be found here:
https://www.minnesotasheriffsmountedposseassociation.org/wagon-train-for-youth

🐴 Ride Miles. Raise Funds. Change Lives.

Help us spread the word by SHARING this post with your Posse members, horse friends, family, and anyone who would love to be part of the 2026 MSMPA Wagon Train for Youth!

08/18/2026

🇺🇸🐴 43RD ANNUAL MSMPA WAGON TRAIN FOR YOUTH T-SHIRTS — NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! 🐴🇺🇸

We're excited to unveil the official 2026 Wagon Train for Youth T-Shirt! This year's patriotic design celebrates the 43rd Annual Minnesota Sheriff's Mounted Posse Association Wagon Train for Youth while supporting the reason behind every mile we ride—Minnesota's kids! ❤️

⭐ FRONT: 43rd Annual Wagon Train for Youth pocket graphic
🇺🇸 BACK: Full-color commemorative Wagon Train design
🐴 Featuring our Mounted Posse riders, covered wagon, MSMPA branding, and 2026 Steele County host recognition

Most importantly, proceeds from shirt sales will benefit Children's Minnesota Hospitals & Clinics, continuing the Wagon Train's longstanding mission of raising funds to help children and families in need.

📣 PRE-ORDER YOUR SHIRT TODAY!

📧 Email your order request to:
[email protected]

Please include your name, contact information, quantity, and shirt size(s) with your order request.

Whether you're riding with us, driving a team, volunteering, donating, or simply cheering us on, this is a great way to commemorate the 43rd Annual Wagon Train for Youth while helping an incredible cause.

❤️ TOGETHER, WE RIDE. TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

🐴🇺🇸 Ride With Purpose • Give With Heart • Support Minnesota Kids 🇺🇸🐴

07/30/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🤠🐎

The countdown is on for the 43rd Annual Minnesota Sheriff's Mounted Posse Association Wagon Train for Youth, and we're excited to announce that registration forms and event documents are now available!

📅 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Steele County Fairgrounds – Owatonna, Minnesota

Join mounted posse members, riders, volunteers, families, and supporters from across Minnesota for an unforgettable weekend of riding, fellowship, and giving back—all while raising funds for the incredible kids and families served by Children's Minnesota. ❤️

Whether you're planning to ride, volunteer, or simply support this amazing cause, now is the perfect time to get registered and start planning your weekend!

📄 Registration Forms, Liability Waivers, Donation Forms, Rules, and Event Information are available now at:
🌐 https://www.minnesotasheriffsmountedposseassociation.org/wagon-train-for-youth

🐴 Saddle up.
🤝 Invite your friends.
❤️ Help us make the 43rd Annual Wagon Train for Youth our biggest and most successful event yet!

06/30/2026

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 🤠🐴

The countdown is on!

Join us for the 43rd Annual Minnesota Sheriff's Mounted Posse Association Wagon Train for Youth, hosted by the Steele County Mounted Posse, for three unforgettable days of riding, fellowship, and giving back to Minnesota's children.

🗓 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Steele County Fairgrounds
1525 S. Cedar Ave.
Owatonna, MN 55060

❤️ 100% of the proceeds benefit Children's Minnesota Hospitals, helping provide care and support for children and families when they need it most. The Wagon Train continues a tradition spanning more than four decades, bringing together mounted posses, horse enthusiasts, families, and communities to make a lasting difference.

Whether you're returning for another incredible year or joining us for the first time, there's something for everyone:
🐴 Scenic rides
🤝 Great fellowship
🍽 Delicious food
🎁 Auctions & fundraising activities
⭐ Family-friendly fun—all for an amazing cause!

Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for additional event details, registration information, schedules, and exciting announcements in the coming months.

Together, we ride with purpose. Together, we make a difference.



For updates, follow our Wagon Train for Youth page.