Vashon Island 4-H Horse Show 2025
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Dressage: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Showmanship + Performance Classes: 1:30 to 5:00 pm
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Park opens 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.
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.
ACTION ITEMS: Before the show
- Register. Registration is open until Monday, May 6th at 8:00 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 Performance show classes will be posted on Thursday, May 8th 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, you can purchase the 2023 Dressage Test Booklet from the USDF website for $9.95 to find patterns.
costs
Dressage (9:00 am to 12:30 pm)
- Showmanship: $15 for 4-H Members | $20 for Non 4-H Members
- Dressage: $15 per Test for 4-H Members | $30 per Test for Non-4-H Members
Performance (1:30-5:00 pm)
- Pass for All Performance Classes: $65 for 4-H Members | $85 for Non-4-H Members
- Individual Classes: $20 per Class
- Medals Classes: $15 per Class (open to 4-H members only)
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!)