Light Horse

2026 Light Horses

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• 2025 Light Horse Premium Book (PDF)
• Walking Horse Entry Form (PDF)
• Pinto Horse Entry Form (PDF)
• Map of the Horse Barn (PDF)
• IRS Form W-9 (PDF)
• Registration FAQ (link)

REGISTRATION

• Opens: Monday, June 22
• Mail-in Entry Deadline: Monday, July 20
• Online Entry Deadline: Friday, July 31, at midnight

ENTRY LISTS

Links will be posted as information becomes available.

• Walking Horses
• Pinto Horses

FEES

Entry:

• $15/Walking Horse riding class
• $25/Pinto Horse riding class
• $30/Walking Horse stake class

Other:

• $45/box stall

JUDGES

• To be determined

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Arrival:

• Wednesday, Sept. 2, 4-8 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 2, 8 p.m. to Thursday, Sept. 3, 9 a.m.

Departure:

• Thursday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m. to midnight, after completion of evening show.
• Friday, Sept. 4, must vacate by midnight.

SHOW SCHEDULE

Links will be posted as information becomes available.

• 2026 Signature Schedule (PDF)

Thursday, Sept. 3 • Warner Coliseum

• 11 a.m. – WSCA Showmanship
• 12:30 p.m. – Miniature Driving, Walking Horses, Pinto Horses, WSCA Pleasure
• 6 p.m. – Miniature Driving, Walking Horses, Pinto Horses, WSCA Pleasure

Friday, Sept. 4 • Warner Coliseum

• 9 a.m. – Miniature Driving, Walking Horses, Pinto Horses, WSCA Pleasure
• 12:30 p.m. – Miniature Driving, Walking Horses, Pinto Horses, WSCA Pleasure
• 6 p.m. – WSCA Pleasure, Signature Mounted Costume and Western Championships

RESULTS

2026 results will be posted as they become available.

• 2025 Pinto Horse Results (PDF)
• 2025 Walking Horse Results (PDF)

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

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