Horse Shows and Activities

Horse Shows

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4-H State Classic Horse Show

July 16th - 20th, 2025 - Watch for spring announcement info on Classic 2026

Event includes educational contests, English, Western, and Gymkhana Shows. Held at Brookside Equestrian Park in Elk Grove. On-site swimming pool and camping available. See show website here

Come enjoy friendly competition with fellow 4-H'ers from throughout Ca.

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Fresno County Fair 4-H Horse Show

Hosted by Fresno County 4-H Horse Groups

English - Western - Gymkhana

Saturday, November 1st, 2025

Location: Verde View Farms, 1683 N. Del Rey Avenue, Sanger, CA 93657

7:30 am Registration - Showmanship starts at 8:30 am - Open Card Trail

High Point Buckles awarded to the highest placing in each age division of competition for English, Over Fences, Western, & Gymkhana events

Special Reserve High Point awards Same rider & horse required for High Point eligibility

Division of Novice / 1^st Yr – Junior (ages 9 – 13) – Senior ages 14 and over Rosette Ribbons 1^st – 6^th place Onsite Snack Bar Available

Pre-registration by noon Friday, Oct 31st to be entered in a prize drawing. Email completed form to tlnewton@ucanr.edu or megabro27@gmail.com

Horse Show Premium-Class List for November 1st, 2025

Horse Show Entry form for November 1, 2025

NEXT SHOW - Spring 2026

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Fresno County 4-H Horse Achievement Day

Written portion administered at project meeting prior to riding skills day on Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at Verdi View Farm

Leaders please contact the 4-H Office to arrange for pick up of written forms. Quiz scores must be reported to the 4-H Office by Friday, June 9th at 9:00 am.

Event check-in at 8:00 am. Cost $2.00 each

Stations starting at 8:30 am.

All level skills follow the CHA Horsemanship Composite Manual.

4-H uniform and helmets required. Volunteers needed to assist at stations. Please contact Tracy at 559-241-7525 or email tlnewton@ucanr.edu

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Horse Policy

2025-2026 Fresno County Horse Calendar

Horse ID Cert 2025-2026

*Additional Horse Project Info found here:
https://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Projects/Horse_Project/

Horse Project Happenings

Find valuable information on the Fresno County Horse Project page here: https://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Projects/Horse_Project/

Recently submitted videos for the California 4-H participants in the Devils Garden Colt Challenge 2024. Check out their videos

Third Place $50 Olivia and Chili

https://youtu.be/XlSIplTM2Gw?si=kWWkEIPq2Iaz3Q5a

Second Place $100 Rachel and Wren

https://youtu.be/Kq5vId_mh9I

First Place $150 Merideth and Cosmo

https://youtu.be/-pI5Y9fb4VU?si=HtkcTT7u5Xkb-dnf