Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show

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.

Learn more about the Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show.

Schedule for the day

Events organized by location.

Bubble arena next to Coliseum - watch for changes

5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Open riding

Coliseum

• 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m., Open riding - watch for changes

• 7 a.m., Barrels,  grades 13 to 6

  • Grand Champion Barrel class at the conclusion of all Barrel classes (class consists of winners of each class of Barrel)

• 3 p.m. approximately, Equestrians with disabilities

• Herdsmanship Awards

• 4 p.m. approximately, begins the following series of events:                

  • Western Pleasure grades 13 to 6

  • Western Pleasure Pleasure Type grades 13 to 10

  • Western Pleasure Pleasure Type grades 9 to 6

  • Pony Western Pleasure

  • Grand Champion Western Pleasure class at the conclusion of all Western Pleasure classes (class consists of winners of each class of Western Pleasure)

Compeer

• 7 a.m., Western Horsemanship grades 6 to 13 (split arena event, two grades running  simultaneously)

  • Grand Champion Western Horsemanship class at the conclusion of all Western Horsemanship classes (class consists of winners of each class of Western Horsemanship)

• 1- 4 p.m., Training Horses only - open riding

• 5- 8 p.m., Open riding for all horses - watch for changes

Cattle Barn Office

9 a.m., National Trips

Show office will close ½ hour after the last competitive event or 9 p.m. whichever is first.