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Qualifying Shows

Qualifying shows are primarily held for the purpose of qualifying exhibitors to show at the Pierce County and Washington State 4-H fairs. They are also a cheap and fun way to spend a day (or a weekend) with your horse! Finally, ribbons and scores earned at the qualifying shows help to determine our year-end high point award winners.

Three qualifying shows are held each year; one in May, one in June, and one in July. They are held over two days at Frontier Park in Graham. One day is all of the Western Games classes and the other is all other division classes. Showmanship is offered both days, but Medals Showmanship is only offered on Saturday.

Eligibility:

  • Exhibitors must be enrolled in the Horse project
  • Horseless class exhibitors (including Cloverbuds) must be enrolled in the Horseless project.
  • Horses shown must be on the approved Active Horse list
  • Exhibitor families must be in good standing with the Horse Department and Pierce County 4-H.
  • Certain classes/division may have other eligibility requirements. Please see the Pierce County Horse Department Handbook for more information.

Qualifying Show Dates for 2024:

  • May 11th & 12th: Western Games on Saturday, Everything Else on Sunday (May entry link)
  • June 8th & 9th: Western Games on Sunday, Everything Else on Saturday (June entry link)
  • July 6th & 7th: Western Games on Saturday, Everything Else on Sunday (July entry link)

Entry Information:

  • All entries are done through Fair Entry (see the links above)
  • Pre-entered classes are $6 per class. Pre-entries close at 9 PM on the Sunday prior to the show.
  • Late and day-of-show entries are $10 per class.
  • Showmanship must be pre-entered.
  • Medals classes must be pre-entered and cost an additional $4 ($10 total per class.)
  • Scratched entries made after 9 PM on the Wednesday before the show will not be refunded.

Stalls:

  • Stalls are available, but not required
  • A $5 deposit (refunded is stall is cleaned) plus $10 per day per stall will be charged.
  • No horses before 6 pm Friday or after show ends on Sunday.
  • Horses cannot be left overnight unless someone is camping with them.
  • Tack stalls must also be reserved & paid for.
  • Choice of stalls is first-come-first-served.
  • Stall/entry card must be displayed on all stalls.
  • Stalls must be cleaned before leaving.

Camping:

  • Camping cost is $25 per night. Camping is available for Friday and/or Saturday only.
  • No camping in the back track or horse trailer parking lot (unless you’re camping in your horse trailer.)
  • An adult must camp with the exhibitor regardless of the exhibitor’s age.
  • Your camping pass must be displayed on your camper
  • Only one vehicle is allowed per site. Any other overnight vehicles must pay $5 per night, payable at the horse show office.

Show Schedule:

Show Rules & Regulations:

Volunteer Requirements:

  • Our shows are run by volunteers. Every exhibitor (or their representative) is required to put in volunteer time
  • Volunteer time may be given by the exhibitor, a parent, or any other capable person.
  • You can give your time on either day.
  • You will be required to sign up for your volunteer time before you can check in at the show.

Accuracy of Information:

  • Horses/riders are tracked by back number for show/year end awards and for fair eligibility and teams.
  • It is extremely important that your information is accurate.
  • If you need to substitute a horse, or if there is any problem with your entry, you must inform the show office.
  • Failure to do this could result in the forfeiture of your points/ribbons

Patterns for 2024