Iowa Gold Star Futurity

Named 2009 Horse Show of the Year by the Arabian Horse Times

The Iowa Gold Star Futurity is one of the fastest growing futurities in the nation.  Welcoming both purebred and half-Arabians, the Iowa Gold Star Futurity is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing an promoting the Arabian horse.  The futurity strives to bring the best stallions worldwide to the Midwest in order to provide an opportunity for breeders to have access to the best bloodlines.

The futurity is divided up into two sections:
  • Halter
  • Performance
Prize money is determined by the number of nominations, re-nominations, and class show entries.  Learn more about the futurity rules on the Iowa Gold Star Futurity website.

Iowa Gold Star Stallions


View the list of purebred and half-Arabian Iowa Gold Star Stallions at the Iowa Gold Star website.

Contact Information


2011 Gold Star Co-chairs

Kim Matthias (Candy)  
Phone: (515) 202-2154
Email:kmatthias@matthiasarabians.com

Contact Kim for:
  • Stallion and Mare nominations
  • Auction questions
  • Entertainment planning

Jill Rittmer (Gigi)
Phone: (319) 329-8356
Email: iowagoldstar@rittmer.com

Contact Jill for:
  • Show related questions / qualifications
  • Show staffing
  • Outside vendor
  • Advertising

Mailing Address

Please direct  all correspondence:

Jill Rittmer
3550 N Center Point Rd.
Toddville, IA  52341

Visit the Iowa Gold Star website for more show information.