Cattlemen’s Days
Open Horse Show

Horse Show Information

ENTRY FEES: $5.00 per class (Age 8 & under are $ 2.00 per class)

ENTRY FORMS: There are three ways to send in entry forms.

Option 1: Online
Online Entry Form
Online entries closed July 2nd, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Option 2: Mail
Download Entry Form (PDF, 158 KB) and send in the form with payment to:
Michelle Zadra
151 Ute Lane
Gunnison, CO 81230
970-596-3308

Option 3: Email
Download the Entry Form (XLS, 25 KB) and email the completed form to gunnisonopenhorseshow@gmail.com. Payment will be made on the morning of the show.

FACILITY FEE: $5.00 per contestant

PATTERN BOOKS: $5.00 Will be available for purchase at checkout online. Patterns will also be posted by the secretary booth on the day of the show.

SCRATCHING OUT OF CLASSES AND REFUNDS: You may scratch out of any or all classes before 8:00 am the day of the show and receive a refund. You may also receive a refund with a vet note at any time.

PAYMENT: You may pay online or the day of the show.

DAY OF SHOW: Pickup back numbers and pattern book (if purchased online) at the announcer’s booth. Horseshow secretaries will be at the announcer’s booth at 6:00am.

DEADLINE DATES:

• July 2, 2026 by 10:00 AM: NO LATE FEES

• ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER July 2, 2026, 10:00 am & MORNING OF THE SHOW: Entry Fee = $10 per class

LEADLINE: Allowed only in classes 9, 15, & 25. Leadline must be separately attached to halter or bridle. Attached bridle reins do not constitute a leadline. *Leadline classes do not count towards high point.

STALLS: Are available on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis. We encourage you to please clean up your stalls.

STALLIONS: Will not be shown by contestants under 16.

DRESS CODE: Showmanship classes for Quarterhorse, Paint, and Appaloosa type horses per AQHA rule #471(d)(1). For Arabian and Saddlebred type horses per AHSA rule 1699E(c)(3). For all other classes per AQHA rule 445.

HATS: Loss of your hat at any time during the class or between the start and finish lines will result in disqualification.

AGE GROUPS: 8 & under, 9-13, 14-17, 18-25, and 26 & older as of January 1, 2026. Switching age groups will not be allowed.

EXCESSIVE FORCE POLICY: Per the voting board (Arena Judge/Trail Judge/ Horseshow Committee Chair) – Any abuse to our equine friends/partners will result in immediate disqualification from Cattlemen’s Days Open Horse Show. No refunds will be given.

OVERALL HIGH POINT AWARD/ RESERVE HIGH POINT: Will be given in each age group based on the contestant. Any number of horses may be shown by each contestant.

*Classes that count towards high point:

• Showmanship classes 10-14*
• English classes 19-23*
• Trail classes 27 -31*
• Western classes 32-36*
• Speed – Poles classes 42-50 & Barrels 41-49*

High Point is calculated by a point system:
1st = 4 points
2nd =3 points
3rd = 2 points
4th = 1 point
In the event of a tie, the showmanship class will be used to break the tie (the contestant scoring the highest in the showmanship class).

HIGH POINT AWARDS

SPEED EVENTS HIGH POINT AWARD – Classes 41-60. The same scoring system will be used as in the overall high point.

ENGLISH DIVISION HIGH POINT AWARD – Classes 19-25 will count towards this award and will be given in 2 age groups: 17 & under and 18 & older. The same scoring system will be used as in the overall high point. In the event of a tie, the Open Hunter Under Saddle class will be used as a tie breaker.

WESTERN DIVISION HIGH POINT AWARD – Classes 32-38 will count towards this award and will be given in 2 age groups: 17 & under and 18 & older. The same scoring system will be used as in the overall high point. In the event of a tie, the Open Western Pleasure class will be used as the tie-breaker.

OPEN REINING CLASSES 39 & 40: Contestants off pattern will be asked to leave the arena.

OPEN CLASSES & HALTER CLASSES (1-8): These classes do not count towards the overall high point awards.

CASH PRIZES:
8 & under: 1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00.

9 & over classes and open classes: 1st $10.00, 2nd $7.00, 3rd $5.00.

AWARDS are given to Grand Champion in Halter Classes 1-8.

Questions or concerns? Please contact:
Committee Chair, Ivy McNulty – 970-275-0043

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