2026 Michigan 4-H/FFA Horse Judging Contest
Saturday, April 11, 2026
8 - 8:30 a.m. - Registration
9 a.m. Contest Begins
Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University
4301 Farm Ln
Lansing, MI 48910
In the state horse judging contest, participants can demonstrate their equine evaluation and selection skills, as well as improve their communication and decision-making skills. This contest will include both individual and team competition.
Divisions:
- 4-H Juniors
- Ages 8-13 as of January 1
- 4-H Seniors
- Ages 14-19 as of January 1
- FFA Junior High
- Currently in 7th or 8th grade
- FFA High School
- Currently in grades 9-12
- Novice (Junior and Senior)
- Junior Novice
- Ages 8-13 as of January 1, this is the first time competing in the State contest
- Senior Novice
- Ages 14-19 as of January 1, this is the first time competing in the State Contest
- Junior Novice
- Cloverbuds
- Age 5-7 as of January 1, non-competitive
COST: $10 per person at the time of registration. Due March 31st. No Refunds will be given
**This fee allows contestants to compete in both the 4-H and FFA division if eligible.
Registrations with incorrect or incomplete information will not be accepted.
Entries must be submitted by March 31st. Every individual that will be judging must have a complete registration.
Coaches must also complete this form for each team they are entering: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b1MrCMXDTaH3OGa
Please review the Contest Rules and Entry Information before starting your registration for full details. Contestants and coaches are responsible for reading and adhering to the rules.
This option should be used for participants in the 4-H and/or FFA divisions.
Registration for Michigan 4-H/FFA Horse Judging State Contest 2026 is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 31, 2026.
This option should be used for participants in the out-of-state division.
Out-of-State Coaches are responsible for bringing medical authorization forms for their participants.
Registration for Michigan 4-H/FFA Horse Judging State Contest 2026 is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 31, 2026.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For information contact:
David Lindsay, Extension Educator, Michigan 4-H Youth Horse Program, lindsa75@msu.edu or 517-353-1748
Tiffany Rogers-Randolph, FFA Executive Secretary, roger187@msu.edu