4-H Horse Show

All 4-H Horse Show Content

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.

Group of 4-H youth with clipboards at a livestock judging event.

Apr 16

4-H State Events Update Webinar

SDSU Extension will host a public webinar over Zoom on April 16, 2026, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. CDT to provide updates on 4-H State Events.

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).

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.

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."