Vashon Island Horse Show 2024
Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm: Performance Show
Sunday, June 23, 2024 | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm: Dressage Show
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Park opens both days at 7:30 a.m.
- Check in from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
- Judge’s meeting at 8:45 a.m.; classes will begin immediately afterwards.
- EVERYONE must wear a helmet when mounted.
- Medals attempts must be signed up and paid for prior to attempting the medal. Medals are only available to riders enrolled in 4-H. For information about the medals program, review the rules found on the King County 4-H website.
- Most people tie their horses to their trailers. There are 12 first-come, first served outdoor stalls at the park, thanks to the efforts of the Olympus Pony Club.
- No need to pack a lunch! Concessions will be offered on Saturday by an amazing local organization, Guide Dogs for the Blind – Vashon, WA Puppy Raisers. On Sunday, you’ll be able to purchase mouth-watering egg sandwiches or salmon burgers from one of our beloved neighbors and Vashon Farmer’s Market vendors, Aeggy’s Farm.
Divisions, Medals, awards
- Every class is divided by Walk/Trot, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Adult.
- Open youth will be placed in their appropriate age division.
- If age divisions are combined, they will be judged and placed separately.
- Walk/Trot and non-4-H riders are not eligible for the Medals program.
- We will be offering High Point Awards to Junior, Intermediate, and Senior riders.
ACTION ITEMS: Before the show
- Register. Registration is open until Wednesday, June 19th at 12:00 p.m.
- Complete Necessary Forms:
- Non-4-H Release Form. If you are an open rider (not a member of 4-H), you must also print and sign the non 4-H release and bring it with you to check-in on the day of the show.
- Dressage Medal Form. If you are a member of the King County 4-H Horse Program riding Dressage on Sunday, please complete the Dressage Medal Form to indicate whether you intend to qualify and/or medal.
- Study the Patterns:
- Patterns for Saturday’s Performance show will be posted on Thursday, June 20th at 5:00 p.m.
- If you are a 4-H member going for medals, find medals patterns and guidelines on the King County 4-H Horse Program website.
- If you will be riding Dressage on Sunday, you can purchase the 2023 Dressage Test Booklet from the USDF website for $9.95 to find patterns.
costs
Saturday, June 22nd Performance Show
- All-Day Class Pass: $65 for 4-H Members | $80 for Non-4-H Members
- Individual Classes: $15 per Class
- Medals Classes: $15 per Class (open to 4-H members only)
Sunday, June 23rd Dressage Show
- Dressage: $15 per Test for 4-H Members | $30 per Test for Non-4-H Members
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
It takes a village to put on a horse show! If you are a rider’s support person, please plan to pitch in on the day of the show. (When you check in on the morning of the show, we’ll let you know where your support could be extra helpful!)