State Horse Show
2020 Montana 4-H State Horse Show
September 18-20, 2020 at the Heart K Arena in Livingston, MT
The Montana 4-H State Horse Show is an opportunity for 4-H horse project members to
test their skills alongside their peers from across the state in an educational and
enjoyable competitive contest. Classes are offered to include nearly every aspect
of the 4-H horse project as well as nearly every skill level of rider. Youth, ages
9-19 years old, may enter and compete based on the qualifying guidelines of their
county.
Click to go to the Rules, Patterns, Show Book and more!
REGISTRATION
Due September 14th via FairEntry
FairEntry Information
- Log in using your 4-H Online username and password.
- Register exhibitor(s) and horse(s) for various classes
- Submit online payment or mail check
Are you new to Fair Entry or do you have questions? Check out the Fair Entry help guides to get started.
If you have additional questions or need other help with registration, please contact your local Extension Agent or Montana 4-H staff 406.994.3501.
Payment info
Online payments can be made through FairEntry
Check payments can be made out to: Montana 4-H Foundation (Memo: State Horse show)
Checks can be mailed to: Montana 4-H Center PO Box 173580 Bozeman, MT 597187
FEES
Entry Fee..................$125/exhibitor (includes stalling, must indicate how many stalls are needed in registration)
Storage Stall..............$25/stall/day (storage for tack, feed, etc)
Camping....................$20/ night for RV hook up -no cost for dry camping (no
electric hookup)
RULES
Learn more about the Montana 4-H State Horse Show Rules
Project specific information can be found in the: Montana 4-H Horse Project General Rules
Show specific details can be found in the: 2020 Montana 4-H Show- Show Book
Downlaod the Montana 4-H Horse Show Patterns: 2020 Show Patterns | 2020 Trail Patterns
SCHEDULE
Thursday September 17, 2020
Noon - 7 pm Registration open, show office
4-7 pm Indoor and out door arenas open riding
Friday September 18, 2020
7 am to 9 pm Registration open - show office
6-8 am Arenas open for warm up
9:00 AM Opening ceremony - Indoor arena
9:30 am to 7 pm Indoor arena classes in the following order:
Indoor arena 1 Colt to maturity - Yearling at Halter
Showmanship Ages 11-13
Indoor arena 2 Showmanship Ages 8-10
Showmanship Ages 14 & over
C2M 1-3/Green Horse 1-2 showmanship
C2M 4-5/Green Horse 3-4 showmanship
Break
Full indoor arena Bareback walk/trot Level 1 Ages 8-10
Bareback equitation Ages 11-13
Bareback equitation Ages 14 & over
2:00 PM Junior trail Ages 80-10
Intermediate trail Ages 11-13
Senior trail Ages 14 & over
Trail C2M 2/3 & Green Horse 1/2
Trail C2M 4/5 & Green Horse 3/4
Trail Yearling
Immediately following Trail classes
Short stirrup reining
Saturday September 19, 2020
7 am to 9 pm Registration open - show office
6-8 am Arenas open for warm up
9am to 7 pm Indoor arena classes in the following order:
Western equitation Ages 14 & over
Western equitation Ages 11-13
Western equitation Ages 8-10
Western equitation Level 1 - walk/trot
C2M 2/3 & GH 1/2 Western equitation
C2M 4/5 & GH 3/4 Western equitation
Western horsemanship Level 1
Western horsemanship Level 2
Western horsemanship Level 3
Western horsemanship Level 4
Western horsemanship Level 5
Western horsemanship Level 6
Western horsemanship Level 7
2-Year-Old C2M/Green Horse Level 1 Western
3-Year-Old C2M/Green Horse Level 2 Western
4-Year-Old C2M/Green Horse Level 3 Western
5-Year-Old C2M/Green Horse Level 4 Western
6:00 PM Freestyle Reining
Sunday September 20,2020
7 am to 9 pm Registration open - show office
6-8 am Arenas open for warm up
9am to 7 pm Indoor arena classes in the following order:
English Equitation Ages 14 & over
English Equitation Ages 11-13
English Equitation Ages 8-10
English Equitation Level 1 - Walk/Trot
C2M 2/3 & GH 1/2 English equitation
C2M 4/5 & GH 3/4 English equitation
English Horsemanship Level 1
English Horsemanship Level 2
English Horsemanship Level 3
English Horsemanship Level 4
English Horsemanship Level 5
English Horsemanship Level 6
English Horsemanship Level 7
2-Year-Old C2M/Green Horse Level 1 English
3-Year-Old C2M/Green Horse Level 2 English
4-Year-Old C2M/Green Horse Level 3 English
5-Year-Old C2M/Green Horse Level 4 English
For more information regarding the Montana 4-H State Horse Show please contact the Montana 4-H Center at:
406-994-3501
