2025 Michigan 4-H/FFA Horse Judging Contest

Saturday, March 29, 2025
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
• Cloverbuds
  • Age 5-7 as of January 1, non-competitive

TENTATIVE CLASS LIST (classes subject to change due to horse availability)
1. Stock Type Geldings at Halter
2. Arabian Mare/Geldings at Halter
3. Clydesdale Mares at Halter
4. Morgan Mares/Geldings at Halter
5. Arabian Hunter Pleasure
6. Ranch Rail
7. Arabian Country Pleasure
8. Western Horsemanship

COST: $10 per person at the time of registration. Due March 7th. 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 7th. 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_0pQOuoBTt9VPQ7Y 

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.