Friday, July 24, 2026
Registration: Day of event 2:30PM - No registration fee
Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 Time: 3:00PM Location: Horse Grading Tent
Director in Charge: Gary Russell
Event Volunteer: Kathy Kerr
AWARDS: 1st - 10th Place - Ribbons
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion High Point Winners receive awards
Model Horse Show Classes
Class 1 Showmanship 8-18 4-H Horse Project Only
Class 2 Showmanship 8-18 4-H Project Member (No Horse 4-H Member)
Class 3 Showmanship Youth All Youth (Participation ribbons only)
Class 4 Trail Class 8-18 4-H Horse Project Only
Class 5 Trail Class 8-18 4-H Project Member (No Horse 4-H Member)
Class 6 Trail Class Youth All Youth (Participation ribbons only)
Class 7 Homemade Saddle Class 8-18 Open
Class 8 Homemade Saddle Class Youth All Youth (Participation ribbons only)
Class 9 Hunter Over Fences 8-18 4-H Horse Project Only
Class 10 Hunter Over Fences 8-18 4-H Project Member (No Horse 4-H Member)
Class 11 Costume 8-18 Open
Class 12 Costume Youth All Youth (Participation ribbons only)
1. Eligibility: Participants must be 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1 of the
current year, and a member of a Franklin County 4-H or Girl Scout Program to eligible.
2. Type of Model Horse Required: Model horses may be Breyer or any model horse between 6 to 11 inches tall
(highest point to ground).
3. Show Attire: Show attire is preferred. Club/troop shirts and long pants are acceptable, no shorts or sandals.
4. Class Descriptions:
Homemade Saddle Class – Make saddle prior to show. Saddle to be homemade not store bought. Any materials
may be used. Class judged on creativity and originality.
Saddle should fit model.
Costume Class – Be creative. Both horse and exhibitor may be dressed up or just the horse. Class will be judged
on creativity and originality.
The complete class list for the Junior Fair Model Horse Show can be found under Horse