Competitions
Forms can be mailed to the Idaho Horse Council at 16114 Idaho Center Blvd, #5, Nampa, Idaho, 83687 or emailed to idahohorsecouncil@yahoo.com
Note - If the Competition Pre-entry is emailed, payment must be postmarked or received by the deadline.
- Fees include entry into the Horse Expo the day(s) of the competition you are attending.
- These events are open to any rider, regardless of Trainer, Youth, or Amateur standing.
- If an individual cancels, entry fees are automatically forfeited.
Stalls can be reserved by contacting Louri Grover, Idaho Horse Park, at (208) 442-3335. Stalls are available at a rate of $25/night. When making reservations, please have your arrival date, number of bags of shavings needed, and credit card
information. You are responsible for payment to Louri Grover at the Idaho Horse Park.
- RV reservations can be made online at www.fordidahocenter.com/parking at $35/night for full service spot.
- The park will begin taking reservations March 8, 2023 at 9 AM
- Please stay in the area where you are told to go. Other arenas might be busy with Expo events or reserved.
- Outdoor warm-up arenas are available.
Please DO NOT GO into the Main Indoor Arena with your horse unless invited in.
Current Competitions
Obstacle Course (Trail)
Test your horsemanship skills with a challenging obstacle (trail) course
April 5, 2025 at the Idaho Horse Expo. For more information contact the Idaho Horse Council at idahohorsecouncil@yahoo.com
Win a Saddle ----Buckles and other prizes.
Divisions-1 rider -1 horse May ride/lead multiple horses but points only count with 1 rider/horse combination.
Open Class – Arena Obstacles and Extreme Obstacles – 2 courses – (Walk, Trot & Lope) Must declare when entered if competing for the saddle –- Class scores to count for saddle- Open, Walk-Trot & In Hand classes.
Walk-Trot Class – 2 courses-Scores combined- Hi Point Buckle for non- declared
In Hand Class – 2 courses-Scores combined- Hi Point Buckle for non-declared
Open to all age riders and horses. Equipment: Legal bits ridden properly no matter how old the horse or equine or ridden according to breed standard (gaited horses). Western or English tack but no training aids or gimmicks (ie: Tie downs, running martingale, etc)
Please send payment to Idaho Horse Council 16114 Idaho Center Blvd. #5 Nampa ID 83687 or you can pay with a card by calling in 208-465-5477
This Competition is Full
Cattle Dog Trials
A point and time event wherein the stock savvy and skill of the dog, rider and horse are put to the test. The competition centers around maneuvering a small group of cattle through a number of obstacles in a set amount of time.
The goal of the event is to revolutionize modern cow dog competition by most accurately simulating the way in which cow dogs are utilized in everyday cattle operations on working cattle ranches. And, since most cattle operations take care not to harass and "run the weight" off their cattle, it places a great deal of emphasis on the stockmanship of the handler and the quiet and controlled manner in which the dog maneuvers the cattle.
The event is unique from other cow dog competitions in that the majority of the obstacles require both the dog and horse/rider to negotiate. For this reason, use of the horse is not restricted in any way. With the handler on horseback, it provides a great place for individuals to enjoy their good cow horses and work their good cow dogs through courses that either take place in an arena or cross country, or both! This concept of truly utilizing the horse has made the event attractive to the ranching and western performance horse industries.
Mutton Bustin
New to the Idaho Horse Expo this year is Mutton Bustin!!
If you have a child over 4 and under 55lbs here is the perfect competition for them!!
Entry Form Below:
Mon & Wed - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
