SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Midwest Charity Horse Show, June 16-20, 2009, is announcing its panel of judges for its 68th edition. Midwest’s distinguished panel of judges during the week includes Janet Barber, Marilyn Macfarlane, Mike Richardson and Gene van der Walt. The Midwest Charity Horse Show is held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum and runs five days with class sessions at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily.

Since 1988 the Midwest Charity Horse Show, an all-volunteer organization, has donated its annual proceeds to Camp COCO creating an endowment fund with Midwest’s contribution exceeding $146,500. Thanks to generous sponsors Midwest was able to donate $5,000 to Camp COCO from the 2008 show.

As tradition dictates, the Midwest Charity Horse Show will delight and entertain exhibitors with their legendary hospitality with nightly parties, Tuesday-Friday nights, after the last class in barn 25Q, the famous "Party Barn."

For more information about the Midwest Charity Horse Show call Show Manager/President, Judy Kjellander at 217-793-0670. To get a prize list contact Margaret Strano at 217-787-6745 or MargStrano@aol.com . You can log-on to www.midwestcharity.com to check for updates regarding the 2009 show.