• NEAFQHR RANCH HORSE SHOW Nebraska State Fair Aug. 28-29th 2026

    PRE-ENTRY BY: Aug. 17

  • Thompson Foods Arena and US Foods Arena - Nebraska State Fair Grounds, Grand Island, Nebraska

    Judges: Dan Grunewald and TL Meyer

  • Fri., Aug 28

    US Foods Outdoor Arena, 8 AM

    Handy Ranch
    In-hand Trail
    Heading
    Heeling
    Ranch Roping
    Barrels
    Poles
    Keyhole

    Fri., Aug 28

    Thompson Foods Indoor Arena, 8 AM

    Herd Work
    Cutting
    Ranch Cutting
    Herd Roping
    Working Ranch Horse
     
     

    Sat., Aug 29

    Thompson Foods Indoor Arena, 8 AM

    Walk-Trot Ranch Pleasure
    Ranch Pleasure 
    Ranch Riding 
    Ranch Reining
    Halter 
     

    Friday's class times are subject to schedule and coordination and may be adjusted if necessary

    		  
    • Late entries accepted, but no guarantee of available cattle
    • High Point and Reserve High Point Awards for Open, Amateur, Youth, 3-5 Yr Old Open and 3-5 Yr Old Amateur horse and rider.
    • Buckles Awarded to the winner of each performance class, except for
    • The Overall top scoring Working Ranch Horse Youth will recieve the Youth Working Cow Horse buckle and the Overall top 3-5 Open and 3-5 Amateur will each receive a buckle and
    • Champion and Reserve Champion Awards for Top Halter Horse in Youth, Mares, Geldings and Stallions
    • Jackpot for Walk-Trot Pleasure
    • Thursday night Handy Ranch Practice - $10 / 15 minutes.
    • Breakaway ropes needed for Traditional Working Ranch Horse
    • Rule book and score sheets can be reviewed at FQHR.net.
    • For more information, membership and registration, please check out FQHR.net and neafqhr.net
    • Horses have to be FQHR Registered prior to the start of the show
    • Stalls and gate passes are purchased at NSF website
    • For questions please contact Lindsey Mathiesen 402-300-1689, Heather Nelson 308-214-0107 

  • Exhibitor Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Horse Information

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  • Horse Owner*

  • Horse Owner

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Fees

  •  Pre-entries Prior to/on Aug 17

    $20 - Office Fee

    $20 - Class Fee

    $15 - Youth Class Fee

    $55 - Cattle Fee  (Class 23-53)

    $35 - Roping Cattle Fee (Classes 8-13) 

     

    Please Make Check Payable to NEAFQHR

     

     

  • Late Fee Entries after Aug 17

    $30 - Late Office Fee

    $30 - Late Class Fee

    $25 - Late Youth Class Fee 

    $65 - Late Cattle Fee

    $45 - Late Roping Cattle Fee

     

    Please Visit NSF website For Stalls and Gate passes and Health requirements

    https://www.statefair.org/ag-competitions/equine-exhibitors

  • Classes

    PLEASE SELECT THE CLASSES YOU WISH TO ENTER

  • Friday, Aug. 28, 8 AM - US Foods Outdoor Arena

  • Handy Ranch Horse - Trail
  • In-Hand Trail
  • Heading (Team Roping)
  • Heeling (Team Roping)
  • Ranch Roping
  • Barrels
  • Poles
  • Keyhole

  • Friday, Aug. 28, 8 AM - Thompson Foods Indoor Arena

  • Herd Work
  • Cutting
  • Ranch Cutting
  • Herd Roping

  • To enter Working Ranch Horse please select from either Traditional, Level 2 or Level 1.

  • Working Ranch Horse - Traditional
  • Working Ranch Horse - Level 2
  • Working Cow Horse - Level 1

  • Sat, Aug. 29, 8 AM - Thompson Foods Indoor Arena

  • Ranch Horse Pleasure
  • Ranch Riding
  • Ranch Reining
  • Halter- Youth Conformation
  • Halter- Mare Conformation
  • Halter- Gelding Conformation
  • Halter- Stallion Conformation

  • Please remember to reserve your stalls and gate passes.

    NSF Equine exhibitors page

    Notes: Gate passes not required for Thursday (all day) or Friday morning. Stalls are per night.

  • Please upload the Horse's FQHR Registration and Exhibitor and Owner's Membership Card

  • Please mail in a copy to the show secretary if you choose not to upload any files

    Jenna Czaplewski, 3004 W 10th St., Grand Island, NE 68832
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  • 2026 NEAFQHR RELEASE OF LIABILITY

    Release of Liability MUST be signed by Owner as well as Every Rider/handler

  • By signing the following agreement, we understand that horses and horse related activities are inherently dangerous. We understand and agree that we are riding and handling our animals at our own risk. By signing this agreement, the undersigned expressly releases the NEAFQHR, the Nebraska State Fair, and the respective judges, officers, and volunteers of and from any and all liability for any damage, injury or loss to any persons, animals or goods, which may arise from participation in any equestrian related event held by the NEAFQHR. The NEAFQHR shall not be responsible for, and shall be excused from, non—delivery of the location if non--- delivery is due to fire, flood, earthquake, elements of nature or acts of God, acts of war, terrorism, riots, civil disorders, rebellions or revolutions, or any other similar cause beyond the reasonable control of NEAFQHR. If the NEAFQHR is unable to hold the Event for any reason stated in this paragraph, NEAFQHR will NOT be required to reimburse fees paid by participants, riders or owners. NEAFQHR highly recommends the use of an approved safety helmet at all times while riding or driving a horse. Under Nebraska Law, any equine professional is not liable for any injury to or death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to sections 25—21, 249 to 24—21, 253.

    I have read and fully understand the above Liability and any rules that apply to the competition and events I am participating in at the Nebraska Affiliate Foundation Quarter Horse Registry and agree to fully adhere to these guidelines and rules. I have enclosed all entry, stall fees. I understand that no stalls will be assigned without these items. I understand that this completed form MUST be filled out for me as a participant, owner, rider, driver, handler and/or competitor and a Release of Liability MUST be signed for every additional exhibitor who is riding, driving or handling my horse in ANY manner at ANY time.

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