NEAFQHR Nebraska State Fair Ranch Horse Show
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Join us for two exciting days of ranch horse competition at the Nebraska State Fair! Whether you’re competing or coming to cheer on exhibitors, we’d love to see you there!
📅 Dates: August 28–29, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM each day
📍 Location: Nebraska State Fairgrounds
Thompson Foods Indoor Arena & US Foods Outdoor Arena
Grand Island, Nebraska
Judges
⭐ Dan Grunewald
⭐ TL Meyer
Important Dates
📝 Pre-Entries Due: August 17, 2026
Late entries will be accepted, but cattle availability cannot be guaranteed.
Classes Offered
🐎 Handy Ranch
🐎 In-Hand Trail
🐎 Herd Work
🐎 Cutting
🐎 Ranch Cutting
🐎 Herd Roping
🐎 Working Ranch Horse (Traditional, Level 1 & Level 2)
🐎 Ranch Pleasure
🐎 Ranch Riding
🐎 Ranch Reining
🐎 Barrels, Poles & Keyhole
🐎 Heading & Heeling
🐎 Walk-Trot Pleasure Jackpot
🐎 Halter Classes
Divisions include:
• Open
• Amateur
• Youth
• 3-5 Year Old Open
• 3-5 Year Old Amateur
Awards
🏆 High Point & Reserve High Point Awards
🏆 Performance Class Buckles
🏆 Working Ranch Horse Buckles
🏆 Champion & Reserve Champion Halter Awards
💲 Handy Ranch Practice: Thursday evening - $10 for 15 minutes
Entry Information
✅ Pre-entry deadline: August 17
📬 Entries can be mailed or completed online.
Entry Fees (before August 17):
* Office Fee: $20
* Open Class: $20/class
* Youth Class: $15/class
* Cattle Fee: $55/class
* Roping Fee: $35/class
Late fees apply after August 17.
⚠️ Horses must be registered with FQHR prior to the show.
🎟️ Stalls, gate passes, and health requirements are handled through the Nebraska State Fair.
🌐 Register online and find additional information: https://NEAFQHR.net
We can’t wait to see everyone at the Nebraska State Fair for a great weekend of showing! Invite your friends and come support our exhibitors!
📅 Dates: August 28–29, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM each day
📍 Location: Nebraska State Fairgrounds
Thompson Foods Indoor Arena & US Foods Outdoor Arena
Grand Island, Nebraska
Judges
⭐ Dan Grunewald
⭐ TL Meyer
Important Dates
📝 Pre-Entries Due: August 17, 2026
Late entries will be accepted, but cattle availability cannot be guaranteed.
Classes Offered
🐎 Handy Ranch
🐎 In-Hand Trail
🐎 Herd Work
🐎 Cutting
🐎 Ranch Cutting
🐎 Herd Roping
🐎 Working Ranch Horse (Traditional, Level 1 & Level 2)
🐎 Ranch Pleasure
🐎 Ranch Riding
🐎 Ranch Reining
🐎 Barrels, Poles & Keyhole
🐎 Heading & Heeling
🐎 Walk-Trot Pleasure Jackpot
🐎 Halter Classes
Divisions include:
• Open
• Amateur
• Youth
• 3-5 Year Old Open
• 3-5 Year Old Amateur
Awards
🏆 High Point & Reserve High Point Awards
🏆 Performance Class Buckles
🏆 Working Ranch Horse Buckles
🏆 Champion & Reserve Champion Halter Awards
💲 Handy Ranch Practice: Thursday evening - $10 for 15 minutes
Entry Information
✅ Pre-entry deadline: August 17
📬 Entries can be mailed or completed online.
Entry Fees (before August 17):
* Office Fee: $20
* Open Class: $20/class
* Youth Class: $15/class
* Cattle Fee: $55/class
* Roping Fee: $35/class
Late fees apply after August 17.
⚠️ Horses must be registered with FQHR prior to the show.
🎟️ Stalls, gate passes, and health requirements are handled through the Nebraska State Fair.
🌐 Register online and find additional information: https://NEAFQHR.net
We can’t wait to see everyone at the Nebraska State Fair for a great weekend of showing! Invite your friends and come support our exhibitors!
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Where is it happening?
Thompson Food Show, Grand Island, United States
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