4-H Horse Show

All 4-H Horse Show Content

4-H youth filling out worksheets at a judging and skill-a-thon competition.
May 11

4-H State Events Update Webinar

SDSU Extension will host a public webinar over Zoom on May 11, 2026, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. CDT to provide updates to multiple State 4-H events.

Three youth showing horses

State Horse Show, Judging and Hippology

View contestant resources and results from the State 4-H Horse Show, Judging and Hippology contests.

young male 4-H member showing a hereford heifer

Competitions & State Fair

4-H members showcase their knowledge and skills during county and state competitions.

Series of trophies on display at a 4-H contest.

South Dakota 4-H Missed Deadline Agreement

Form for missed deadlines for State 4-H Events.

Three youth showing horses
Jul 13

State Horse Show

The 2026 State 4-H Horse Show will take place from Monday, July 13, to Wednesday, July 15, at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds (1060 3rd St SW, Huron, SD 57350).

male 4-H youth showing a black beef cow

South Dakota 4-H Animal Lease Form

View the South Dakota 4-H Animal Lease Form and requirements for leasing an animal.

A girl in a black cowboy hat holds a white horse in a show ring

South Dakota 4-H Youth Horse Literacy

4-H Horse Project Youth Literacy requirements.

two young males with their show goats at a competition

4-H Youth Experience in Animal Projects – Purposes

4-H Youth Development must place an importance on developing “youth experience” versus “contest participation and competition."