Horse Project Information
2026 EquiSTEP - due June 1, 2026
EquiSTEP is a mandatory training for all horse exhibitors and must be completed by June 1. Find the 2026 EquiSTEP link here:
EquiSTEP can be facilitated by our office if needed. Please call our office at 419-636-5608 or email macdonald.353@osu.edu to schedule your appointment.
Horse Measuring and Required Equine Forms - Due June 1, 2026
Please submit the following information to the Extension Office by Saturday, June 1. Forms may be dropped off, dropped in the dropbox in front of the building, or emailed to warnecke.76@osu.edu or macdonald.353@osu.edu.
Forms available by clicking on the form name below:
Equine Vaccination Form OR vaccinations can be obtained from a veterinarian during horse measuring at the fairgrounds, see below. Call the Extension Office to reserve your vaccines by June 1st at 419-636-5608.
Horse Measuring will take place Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM at the Fairgrounds. Vaccines can be obtained from a vet during horse measuring. Call the Extension Office to reserve your vaccine by May 30th at 419-636-5608.
HORSE ROYALTY APPLICATION AND RULES
Due April 24, 2026
THE HORSE ROYALTY KING & QUEEN and PRINCE & PRINCESS APPLICATION IS DUE APRIL 24, 2026 to THE WILLIMS COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE.
For Horse King or Queen, any girl or boy, ages 13 to 18 as of Jan. 1, current year, in 4-H or FFA is eligible per Horse Royalty Rules.
For Prince or Princess, any girl or boy, ages 9 to 12 as of Jan. 1, current year, in 4-H is eligible per Horse Royalty Rules.
Selected participants will be interviewed on Saturday, May 2 at 9 AM at the Williams County Fairgrounds Horse Barn.
Click on the following link for the rules and application.
2026 Horse Royalty Application
Williams County Saddle Club Speed Show
Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Williams County Fairgrounds Horse Arena
2025 Fair Information - 2026 Coming Soon After Finalized!
Please see the following information for important information about our fair this year!
Horse Class Check-In
All horse exhibitors are required to check in with representatives near the barns immediately after horse move-in on Friday, September 5th.
Barn Meeting
All horse exhibitors are required to attend the horse barn meeting on Friday, September 5th, at 7:30 PM near the horse barns.
Horse Show Clinic
There will be a clinic hosted on Saturday, September 6th, at 10 AM in the Show Arena. Important information will be shared regarding all disciplines, including showmanship. Your participation is highly encouraged.
Horseless Horse Show
After the clinic, around 1 PM, the Horse Council will be hosting the Horseless Horse Show again this year. You will be given a noodle (and can decorate them anyway you want). Trophies and ribbons will be given out to award winners. If you would like your noodle in advance to decorate, please call our Extension Office at 419-636-5608 and request Gloria's number.
Stall Decorating Contest
Decorate your horse's stall using all of your creativity! Judging will take place on Sunday morning. Use whatever you would like to decorate. Use a theme and make it colorful! Have fun with it!
2025 Horse Fun Show
Sunday, immediately after the show, the Horse Council will be hosting a horse fun show. Ride your horse and win prizes! They are looking for volunteers to help with the fun show, so if you are interested in helping, please sign up by calling the Extension Office at 419-636-5608 and requesting Gloria's number.
Horse Project Information
2025 Horse PAS Information Packet
PAS Verification Form - Need signed by Megan PRIOR to attending the PAS Show
4-H Horse Leasing Guidelines: https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/d6/files/Animal_Sciences/horse/HorseLease.pdf
Protective Headgear Rule: https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/animal_science/Horse/2018/Protective%20Headgear%20Rule18.pdf
Please see the following information for the recent updates to the Ohio 4-H Horse Program:
The uniform rules have changed. Please call our office to order your copy of the NEW Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows Handbook.
Project Book Resources:
Horse Training: How to Talk to Your Horse - https://ohio4h.org/horsetrainingvideos
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