The Horse Show at the Minnesota State Fair is a multi-breed show, consisting of English and Western, a High School Rodeo, and appearances by Charro Jerry Diaz (at selected English, Western Horse Shows & Rodeos in the Warner Coliseum, indicated with an *).
English Horse Show

Wednesday, August 25 through Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Western Horse Show

Friday, September 3 through Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2010

English Horse Show includes:

    * Academy Division
    * American Saddlebred Horse Division
    * Arabian Horse Division
    * Draft Horse Division
    * Equitation Division
    * Hunter Division
    * Jumper Division
    * Miniature Horse Division (double point, double judged)
    * Morgan Horse Division
    * Open Division
    * Walking Horse Division

High School Rodeo Schedule (Warner Coliseum):

• Wednesday, September 1 — 6:30 p.m.*
• Thursday, September 2 — 11:30 a.m.* (approximately; directly following
Dairy Championship)
• Thursday, September 2 — 6:30 p.m.*
• Friday, September 3 — 6:30 p.m.*
English Horse Shows (Warner Coliseum - performance classes):

• Wednesday, August 25 — 8 a.m.
• Thursday, August 26 — 8 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.*
• Friday, August 27 — 1:00* and 6:30 p.m.*
• Saturday, August 28 — 6:30 p.m.*
• Sunday, August 29 — 8:30 a.m., noon* and 6:30 p.m.*
• Monday, August 30 — 12:30* and 6:30 p.m.*
• Tuesday, August 31 — 6:30 p.m.*
English Horse Schedule (Judging Arena - halter classes):

• Saturday, August 28 — 8 a.m.
• Sunday, August 29 — 8 a.m. & 2 p.m.
• Monday, August 30 — 8 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
 

* indicates appearance by Charro Jerry Diaz
 

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES FOR ENTRY: The English Horse premium book, including draft horse information, is available annually for download in June. Or, if you prefer to receive a copy by mail, contact the Competition Office at (651) 288-4417 and request to be placed on the English Horse mailing list. Exhibitors who have entered within the past three years are already included on that list.

VEHICLE ADMISSION/OVERNIGHT PARKING INFORMATION: There is space west of the barns for Livestock and Horse exhibitors to park overnight during the fair.

DOWNLOADABLES: (links will become active when as materials become available)

The English Horse Premium Book, Entry Form and Stall Card can be viewed and printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or higher. If you do not have Acrobat Reader or have an older version you may download "Acrobat Reader 5" by clicking on the "Acrobat Reader" icon.

    * English Horse Premium Book

    * English Horse Entry Form

    * English Horse Stall Card

    * Draft Horse Entry Form

    * Draft Horse Stall Card

    * Detailed Horse Show Schedule

    * Miniature & Walking Horse Entry Form
       
    * Miniature & Walking Horse Stall Card

    * IRS Form W-9

    * IRS-WECI (for non-U.S. residents)

On-line registration will be LIVE on June 21.

INITIAL MAILING: Sent via bulk mail in June

IMPORTANT NOTE: Until the premium book is posted, please consider the dates and times below to be tentative.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION: Registration and payment for entries on-line will be available for all English Horse divisions on June 21. On-line registration will absolutely close on the entry closing date at 4:30 p.m. No late entries may be submitted via the on-line registration process. Entries may also be submitted via mail.

ENTRY CLOSING DATE: July 26, 2010

For further information, please e-mail us or call us directly at (651) 288-4417.
 
Coliseum seating chart
English Horse Show
Western Horse Show