4-H Horse Shows

Fair Participation Requirements

[Waived for 2024] For educational purposes, the Horse Advisory Committee and the 4-H Staff encourage youth to take advantage of the program opportunities provided to them (i.e.: public presentations, horse communications, horse bowl, hippology, clinics, shows, drill team, 5 Star Program, etc.). 

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Delaware County Fair

In addition to the Horse Paperwork requirements, due June 1 (LINK HERE, any 4-H'er planning to show horses at the Delaware County Fair will need to participate in a minimum of two of the following:

• Public Presentations
• Horse Bowl/Hippology Drill Team
• Enter Projects in Youth Building
• Cooperstown Junior Livestock Show
• July Show
• 4-H Camp Shankitunk
• Other 4-H Program/Event

Visit the Delaware County Fair page for more information on entering in the 4-H horse shows.

New York State Fair 4-H Horse Show

The New York State 4‑H Horse Show is held at the New York State Fair in Syracuse each year. Qualifying shows are held on the county level in the spring and early summer, and the top-rated competitors in each class represent the county at the state show. Divisions at the state show include Western, English, Games, Driving, Dressage, and others. This event offers 4‑H youth the opportunity to compete at an advanced level and meet other 4‑H horse project members from around the state.

 Visit the NYS 4-H Horse Program online for more information

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New York State Fair

NYS Fair Rule/Non-Owned Equines: The exhibitor shall exhibit no more than one non-owned equine in the state show. Multiple exhibitors may show the same equine, but must exhibit the animal in different divisions (Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Western, Gymkhana, etc.) NOT junior or senior exhibitor. The exhibitor is not allowed to show an owned and a non-owned horse.

Last updated March 12, 2025