Horses

Horses

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The Minnesota State Fair Horse Show features a variety of horse breed and horse discipline competitions. The following links provide information that includes entry fees, judge lists, show schedules and more.

• Draft – Decorating and Showmanship; Clydesdale, Belgian and Percheron Halter; Draft Hitch
• Hunter & Jumper – Jumper, Unrated Hunter, Opportunity Hunter/Jumper, “C” Rated Hunter, “A” Rated Hunter
• Light Horses – Pinto and Walking Horses
• Miniature – American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) Driving
• Western Saddle Club Association – WSCA Games, WSCA Pleasure

General Information

• IRS Information for Non-U.S. Residents (link)
• Registration FAQ (link)
• Minnesota State Fair Agricultural Society Rules (PDF)

Related Links

Links will become available as information is finalized.

• 2023 Draft Horse Schedule (PDF)
• 2023 Signature Show Schedule (PDF)
• 2023 Hunter & Jumper Schedule (PDF)
• Draft Horse Show Livestreams (link)

Rules for Entry

The horse show premium book and entry forms are available in June. Information is also available by mail; contact the competition department and indicate which category you are interested in.

REGISTRATION: By entering online, entry and W-9 forms will be filled out electronically. Registration and payment for entries online will be available for all divisions beginning June 26. No late entries may be submitted via the online registration process. Entries may also be submitted via mail. Payment must be submitted at time of entry; if you do not pay, your entries are not accepted.

Online registration will absolutely close at midnight on Friday, Aug. 4.

For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.