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Jackson County Fair Open Horse Show

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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). 

 

  1. Yearling & Under Halter

  2. 2 & 3 Year Old Halter

  3. Senior Horse Halter

  4. Open Pony Halter Pony under 14.1(Miniature Horses Included)

  5. Open Horse Halter (Horse 14.1 and Over)

  6. Color Breed Halter –All Color Registries Eligible

  7. Performance Horse Halter (Horse must show in one riding class)

  8. Adult Showmanship (Handler age 19 & Over)

  9. Youth Showmanship (Handler 14-18 Yrs.)

  10. Youth Showmanship (Handler age 13 & Under)

  11. Lead-Line Equitation (6 yrs & Under, Led by 14 Yrs. & Older-Horse or Pony)

  12. Youth Walk/Trot 8 Yrs. & Under

    * Ranch Warm up - 15 minutes

  13. Open Ranch Horse Walk-Trot

  14. Adult Ranch Horse Pleasure - 19 years & older

  15. Youth Ranch Horse Pleasure - 18 years & under

  16. Open Ranch Riding (Pattern picked by Judge)

  17. 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

  18. Open English Walk/Trot

  19. Adult English Pleasure -19 Yrs. & Older

  20. Youth English Pleasure -18 Yrs. & Under

  21. Adult English Equitation - 19 Yrs. & Older

  22. Youth English Equitation -18 Yrs. & Under 

    * Lunch Break*  Classes not to start before 11:00AM
     

  23. Select Walk/Trot – 50 Yrs. & Older

  24. Adult Walk/Trot – 19 Yrs. & Older

  25. Youth Walk/Trot 14-18 Yrs. Old

  26. Youth Walk/Trot – 13 Yrs. & Under

  27. Junior Horse Pleasure-Horse or Pony 5 yrs. & Under

  28. Adult Western Pleasure-19Yrs. & Older

  29. Youth Western Pleasure – 14-18 Yrs. Old

  30. Youth Pleasure-Rider 13 Yrs. & Under

  31. Color Breed Pleasure-All Color Registries Eligible

  32. Pony Pleasure-18 Yrs. & Under, Pony Under 14.1

  33. Senior Horse Pleasure-Horse or Pony 6 Yrs. & Older

  34. Optional Walk/Trot Horsemanshop

  35. Adult Horsemanship-19 Yrs. & Older

  36. Youth Horsemanship-18 Yrs. & Under

  37. Optional Gait – OT – Walk & Favorite Gait

    * Running Classes Warm up - 15 minutes

  38. Open Poles

  39. Youth Poles-18 & Under

  40. Open Barrels

  41. Youth Barrels – 18 Yrs. & Under

  42. Open Flags

  43. Youth Flags-18 Yrs. & Under

  44. 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

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All information provided by the Jackson County Fair Association in Maquoketa, Iowa. All events, time and locations are subject to change.

© 2025 by Jackson County Fair Association. 

Hours

Mon: By Appointment Only

Tue: 11am-3pm

Wed: 9am-5pm

Thu: 9am-5pm

Fri: 9am-5pm

Weekends are by appointment only

1212 E Quarry St. Maquoketa, IA 52060

(563) 652-4282

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