The 2024 Horse Show will be held on September 22nd.

Last year's favorite classes were the baby bottle race, the musical hay bales, and the costume contest class.

DYLAN MOORE DAYS BENEFIT FUN HORSE SHOW - Sunday, September 22, 2024

Registration begins at 8:00AM - COWBOY CHURCH at 9:30 AM  -  Show Starts at 10:00 AM

(Registration will be closed during Cowboy Church and will reopen at 10 am)

Current Negative Coggins Required on all horses

Entry Fee: $8 per class or all classes for $70

Ribbons Awarded to 6th place, High Points award to 2nd place, Points 1st - 10th place.
Divisions - Walk/trot only, 12 & Under, 13-17, 18 & Over, 5* Assisted
Helmets Required While Mounted for ages 17 and under

Divisions

• 12 & under
• 13-17
• 18 & over
• Walk/Trot Only
• *5 Assisted

Helmets Required While Mounted for ages 17 & Under

2024 Class List

1. Flag Race
2. Texas Barrels
3. Donut Race
4. Ring Spearing
5. Poles
6. Costume Contest
   • Little Britches
7. Keyhole Race
8. Baby Bottle Race
9. Potato Race
10. Barrel Race

DURING INTERMISSION, PLEASE JOIN US FOR:

Concessions, Dylan Trivia Game, Little Britches, Birthday Cake, Balloon Release

Show management or Halifax County will not assume liability for damage, injury, or theft for exhibitor’s horses, equipment, to his personnel or self. Exhibitor will assume full liability for any claim or suit arising from damage or injuries cause by his horses, personnel, or equipment while on the Halifax County Horse Complex grounds.

Description of Classes

1. Flag Race: Rider carries flag and drops in bucket on barrel.  Rider picks up flag that was already in bucket and brings home.  Best time wins. DQ’d if flag is dropped or bucket/barrel is turned over. 
2. Texas Barrels: Three barrels in a line.  Rider weaves in and out of the barrels, turn end barrel and weaves back through barrels.  Cross timer.    5 second penalty for each barrel knocked over.  Failure to execute patten will result in DQ.
3. Donut Race: Ride to barrel/pole. Dismount. Eat donut suspended to pole without touching donut or string with hands.  Rider must swallow donut before mounting.  Mount horse and return to cross finish line/timer.  DQ’d if donut or string touched with hand. 5 second penalty if any of the donut falls.
4. Ring Spearing: Using a wooden stick designed like a knight’s lance, participant rides past rings and spears as many as they can.  5 second penalty for each ring missed. 
5. Poles: Fastest horse weaving in and out around poles.  5-second penalty for each overturned pole.  DQ’d if pattern is broken.
6. Costume Contest: Rider and/or horse wears costume.  Costumes are judged by panel.
7. Keyhole Race: The horse and rider will cross the timing line, enter the circle of the keyhole, turn around (in either direction) entirely within the circle of the keyhole, and recross the timing line.  Fastest time wins. Failure to execute pattern will result in DQ. 
8. Baby Bottle Race:  Two riders required.  Must ride double.  Rider in front holds bottle.  Rider in back drinks bottle.  Best time wins. DQ’d if bottle is dropped or if drinker touches bottle. 
9. Potato Race: Collect potato from barrel.  Potato has to be with the rider at the finish line. Fastest time wins. Rider has to go around barrel. 
10. Barrel Race:  Fastest horse around 3 barrels (clover leaf pattern) 5-second penalty for each overturned barrel, DQ’d if pattern broken.  Fastest time wins.