Getting ready for and taking part in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show gives 4-H'ers life skills. It's always a great experience for them and their families.
At this show, you will see 4-H'ers of all ages showing their riding skills in Western and English styles, their knowledge of horses and teamwork. This event is free to the public!
Save the dates
- Sept. 16-19, 2022
- At the Minnesota State Fair Grounds
For participants and volunteers
Important information
- Electrical camping list - to be updated soon
- Overflow camping list - to be updated soon
- Sept. 8 webinar recording and PowerPoint presentation
- 4-H State Horse Show program - to be updated soon
- 4-H State Horse Show project information - to be updated soon
- 2022 Show schedule for participants
- 2022 State Horse Show Premium Handbook
Judging
Challenged riders
4-H'ers with physical or mental challenges can participate in state horse show through this program. Ask your local Extension staff about signing up.
2021 results
- State Miniature Horse Show
- Horse Interview winners
- Grand Champion winners
- Showmanship at halter
- English performance
- Western performance
- Games
- Trail
- Training
- Challenged Riders
- Drill Team
- Hippology
- Horse Judging
- Horse Events (Speech, Demonstration, Horseless, Horse Related)
- Western Heritage
- Herdsmanship
4-H State Horse Show exhibitors are strongly encouraged to go through the horse interview process.
The online test is the only component to the interview test process. 4-H’ers should complete the test prior to attending the State 4-H Horse Show. This can be done on any device with internet access. If you don’t have internet access, contact your local staff for assistance.
Exhibitors will have 60 minutes to complete the test and it must be completed no later than 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15. If an exhibitor takes the test more than once, only the first score will count.
Interview winners will be announced at the State 4-H Horse Show. If there is a tie, there are specific tie-breaking questions.
Winners in each of the two age divisions will receive an embroidered sweatshirt.
Online interview test
All 4-H exhibitors should select the grade completed in 2021.
Contacts
Show chairs
- Randy Dokken, chair, ralsdokken@embarqmail.com
- Amy DeGroot, show secretary, adegroot@umn.edu
Staff
- Renee Kostick, Extension educator and horse liaison, hinkx001@umn.edu, 218-232-5174
- Amy DeGroot, executive administrative specialist, adegroot@umn.edu, 218-828-2300