Horse Project

2026 D8 4-Horse Show

2026 Event Information

Date: June 15-16, 2026
Registration: May 1, 2026-May 15, 2026

Location:
Cadence Bank Center
301 W Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-5353
bellcountyexpo.com

Deadline:

Horse Validation Information

  • Your horse must be properly validated to be shown at the District and/or State Horse Show.
  • Horse Validation will be completed through 4-H Online. See instructions here.  Please read instructions carefully.
  • Horses will be validated by family.  (You will list under only one child, but all youth in that family will have the ability to show that horse.)
  • You may pay with a credit card.
  • Questions?  Contact your County Extension Agent.

2026 Texas 4-H Horse Show Rules & Regulations
The District Horse Show will follow Texas 4-H Horse Show Rules.

2026 District 8 4-H Horse Show Information
2026 Contestant Information:PDF
2026 Schedule: PDF
2026 Entry Form Worksheet: PDF – All entries must be completed through 4-H Online. This worksheet is a guide only.
2026 Waiver Form: PDF   – AGAIN THIS YEAR! Signed Waiver form must be scanned as a pdf and uploaded onto 4-H Online during the entry process.

  • The 4-H member and parent may sign the waiver form, scan as a pdf and upload the form OR take the signed form to the Extension Office to be scanned as a pdf and uploaded.
  • AGAIN THIS YEAR! Coggins papers for each horse must be scanned and uploaded to 4-H Connect during the entry process. It is best if the dates of the test are good THROUGH the dates of the Texas 4-H Horse Show. **Please note that your entry will not be considered complete until we have a current Coggins Test on file. Please make sure you upload the most current and correct test at the time of entry.

Texas 4-H Horse Show Information
Information will be posted as it is made available.