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Kansas 4-H Tip Sheet

February 14, 2025

4-H Horse Judging Contest

Submitted by Kelsey Nordyke

Kansas 4-H, Kansas Quarter Horse Association, and EquiFest of Kansas are teaming up to host the 2025 Kansas State 4-H Horse Judging Contest. The Contest will be held March 21, 2025, in conjunction with EquiFest of Kansas in Salina.

Two contests are available- an open contest and a 4-H contest. Kansas 4-H members age 9-18 are invited to participate in the 4-H contest, and may also participate in the open contest. Youth of any age are eligible to participate in the open contest hosted by Kansas Quarter Horse Association. Cost to enter the 4-H contest is $25. Registration closes March 7th. Please register here. 

This is considered the state horse judging contest for Kansas 4-H. The first place team will have the option to represent Kansas at the Western National 4-H Horse Judging Contest in Denver next January.

Please be sure to read all rules prior to entry- 4-H Horse Judging rules.