WELCOME TO THE 2025 MONTANA 4-H STATE HORSE SHOW

September 26-28, 2025

Registration Deadline: August 15, 2025

Location: 406 Arena, 200 HWY 89, Vaughn, MT

https://www.406arena.com/

Registering through Fair Entry makes it easy to enter State Horse Show (SHS) classes for one rider or a whole family, and this year includes an integrated credit or debit card payment option.

Questions about the event details, registration, or issues with Fair Entry? Contact Montana 4-H staff: 406.994.3501 or email Kellie Kahtani at kellie.kahtani@montana.edu

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General Schedule:

Thursday: 4:00pm Check In & Open Riding

Friday: 1:00pm Showmanship, 5:30pm Dinner, 6:00pm Reining

Saturday: 8:00am Western Classes, Bareback, Colt to Maturity, Driving, English

Sunday: 8:30am Trail

Full Class Schedule is available on the website.

https://www.montana.edu/extension/4h/programs_and_events/events/state_horse_show/index.html

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Entry Cost: $50 non-refundable fee, plus $10 per class, per contestant

Required Forms: There are 3 required forms for exhibitors and horses which may be downloaded below

1. Media Release Form (for each exhibitor from Z-Suite)
2. Medical Form (for each exhibitor from Z-Suite)
3. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (for each horse) https://www.montana.edu/extension/4h/projects/animal_science/horse_docs/2020%20MT4H%20Vet%20Inspection%20Form.pdf

***You must bring these completed forms to Check-In or email in advance to Kellie Kahtani, kellie.kahtani@montana.edu in order to compete. Horses without a valid CVI will not be allowed on the premises.

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Accommodations: Indoor stalls, outdoor covered stalls, and RV or dry camping sites will be available. There are multiple hotel lodging options in Great Falls (DISCOUNTED HOTEL). Spots and stalls are available on a first come first serve basis.

1. Stall Outdoor: 20 per day*
2. Indoor Stall: $30 per day*
3. RV w/electric hookups: $25 per day
4. Dry camping is also available at no cost
5. Shavings will be available for $10 per bag

*We will be collecting a $20 deposit for stalls (cash or check) upon arrival, the deposit will be returned once the stall has been cleaned and checked out at the end of the show.

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Important Rule and Announcements for 2025 Montana 4-H State Horse Show

1. All Level 1 riders will be allowed to use two hands All Level 1 is Walk/Trot
2. Please refer to the Montana 4-H Horse Program : Bit Rules and Equipment Guide for approved tack http://montana4h.org/projects/animal_science/horse_docs/Updated%20Bit%20Guide%206_4_2019.pdf
3. Members will be allowed to bring up to 3 horses.
4. We will be verifying all registrations with county agents to confirm participants have registered for the correct classes

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Meals & T-Shirts:

Members may also purchase a Montana 4-H State Horse Show t-shirt at the cost of $15 each. Please designate size(s) when you register. Additional shirts will not be available at the show.

On Saturday night, Cascade County 4-H will be hosting a dinner. Tickets for dinner can be purchased for $6 each

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How to Enter Classes in Fair Entry

1.Login Fair Entry, if it is your first time you will need to create a new login

1. Classes are separated by divisions (Western, English, Showmanship, Equitation, etc.). There are also specific classes for Colt-to-Maturity/Green Horse projects (Western, English, etc.).

3.NOTE: You MUST select entries for specific classes (use the ADD ENTRY button) or your registration will not be processed!!