Jackson County Fair Open Horse Show

UPDATE: Reschedualed

Due to Extreme heat the Jackson County Open Horse show on Sunday July 26th, 2026 will be rescheduled.

Check Midwest Horseman's Facebook page for the updated date.

Midwest Horseman and MSC Approved Open Horse Show

Sunday, July 26th, 2026 10:00AM

Entry Fees: $6.00. Number fee: $1.00 (must have number to show-must be visible).

Yearling & Under Halter
2 & 3 Year Old Halter
Senior Horse Halter
Open Pony Halter Pony under 14.1(Miniature Horses Included)
Open Horse Halter (Horse 14.1 and Over)
Color Breed Halter –All Color Registries Eligible
Performance Horse Halter (Horse must show in one riding class)
Adult Showmanship (Handler age 19 & Over)
Youth Showmanship (Handler 14-18 Yrs.)
Youth Showmanship (Handler age 13 & Under)
Lead-Line Equitation (6 yrs & Under, Led by 14 Yrs. & Older-Horse or Pony)
Youth Walk/Trot 8 Yrs. & Under

* Ranch Warm up - 15 minutes
Open Ranch Horse Walk-Trot
Adult Ranch Horse Pleasure - 19 years & older
Youth Ranch Horse Pleasure - 18 years & under
Open Ranch Riding (Pattern picked by Judge)
Ranch Horse Confirmation
(Horse must show in one ranch riding class)
(Anyone horse showing in ranch horse class can not
show in any other pleasure class except Optional Gait)

* English Pleasure Warm up - 15 minutes
Open English Walk/Trot
Adult English Pleasure -19 Yrs. & Older
Youth English Pleasure -18 Yrs. & Under
Adult English Equitation - 19 Yrs. & Older
Youth English Equitation -18 Yrs. & Under

* Lunch Break* Classes not to start before 11:00AM
Select Walk/Trot – 50 Yrs. & Older
Adult Walk/Trot – 19 Yrs. & Older
Youth Walk/Trot 14-18 Yrs. Old
Youth Walk/Trot – 13 Yrs. & Under
Junior Horse Pleasure-Horse or Pony 5 yrs. & Under
Adult Western Pleasure-19Yrs. & Older
Youth Western Pleasure – 14-18 Yrs. Old
Youth Pleasure-Rider 13 Yrs. & Under
Color Breed Pleasure-All Color Registries Eligible
Pony Pleasure-18 Yrs. & Under, Pony Under 14.1
Senior Horse Pleasure-Horse or Pony 6 Yrs. & Older
Optional Walk/Trot Horsemanshop
Adult Horsemanship-19 Yrs. & Older
Youth Horsemanship-18 Yrs. & Under
Optional Gait – OT – Walk & Favorite Gait

* Running Classes Warm up - 15 minutes
Open Poles
Youth Poles-18 & Under
Open Barrels
Youth Barrels – 18 Yrs. & Under
Open Flags
Youth Flags-18 Yrs. & Under
Dash for Cash

More info: Joe Immel 563-689-6148 home phone or 563-357-8088 cell phone.

SHOW /CLASS RULES

Show/Class Rules will be posted at the entry booth.
No Stallions, over yearling age, handled by youth 18 & under.
Electric Eye used in timed events
Ages as of January 1st
NO APPROACHING THE JUDGE!
All dogs must be on a 6’ leash and away from the arena.
All ponies are under 14-1 and must be measured prior to showing in 1st show.
Proof of Color Registries in hand
Proof of Age required if questioned
PROPER ATTIRE must be worn, Contest class participants must wear a collared Sleeved Shirt and Boots. TEE SHIRTS, TANK TOPS or HALTER TOPS are NOT be acceptable.
Once class entries have been turned in there will be NO REFUNDS.
Guaranteed Payouts for 5 Places 1st- $16, 2nd- $12, 3rd- $10, 4th- $7, 5th-$5