Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show

Monday, July 14, 2025 - 7:00am to Friday, July 18, 2025 - 7:00pm
Location:
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus
Contact email:
Contact name:
Dr. Kimberly Cole
Contact phone:
614-292-2625

2025 OSF Junior Horse Show Schedule 

Guide for entering Coggins & JHS information to 4HOnline

Costume Class Exhibitor List

Obstacle Challenge Exhibitor List

Stall Chart *Make sure to confirm stall assignment before moving into a stall!

Arrival Checklist for the OSF Junior Horse Show 

 Junior Horse Show Medical Release Form-To be printed and turned in at check-in at the JHS.

Junior Horse Show T-Shirt Order Form-Preorder closes on 6/30.

Entries:  Exhibitors who qualify for the Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show can submit their entries online at https://ohorse.fairwire.com/.  A non-refundable $50.00 stall fee is due with the entry and payable online. The entries must be submitted no later than 1:00pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

  • Once a youth has qualified in at least 2 PAS classes, they must complete the following action items by 1:00pm on Monday, July 1 to be eligible to show at the Junior Horse Show:
    • Be a current member in good standing with their county/club/chapter.
    • Submit their entry online through the Ohio State Fair website and pay their $50 entry/stall fee.
    • Upload their horse’s negative Coggins test (dated on or after January 1, 2025) to their 4-H online account under their project animal.
    • Upload their EquiSTEP completion certificate to their 4-H online account under their project animal.
    • Upload any out-of-county PAS show forms to their 4-H online account under their project animal.
    • Exhibitors showing in Ground Roping MUST register here: Ground Roping Registration
      • Participants competiting in Ground Roping MUST use the above form to register. 

 

Move-in Date: Stalls will be open for set-up and horses to move in beginning at 6:00pm on Sunday, July 13, 2025. 

The Junior Horse Show office will be open Sunday from 6:00-8:00pm, Monday - Thursday from 7:00am-8:00pm, and Friday from 7:00am until 1 hr after the end of the show.

Camping:

Primitive Camping Prohibited

Camping at the Ohio State Fair is permitted only in designated areas. Absolutely no camping will be permitted outside of approved camp sites at the Ohio State Fair, including parking lots. Guests found to be residing overnight in campers, vehicles, trailers, tents, or any other area outside of an approved campsite will be fined $250 per night.

 Additional camping information can be found at: https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/visit/camping. Camping reservations open May 5th. 

 

OBSTACLE CHALLENGE Information

OBSTACLE CHALLENGE ONLINE ENTRY FORM 

COSTUME CLASS Information

COSTUME CLASS ONLINE ENTRY FORM

Group Stalls and Private Tack Stalls:  Exhibitors wishing to stall together must submit an online Stall Request form using the link below by the entry deadline of July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm.  Designated community tack stalls will be available in each aisle at no charge!  In addition, a limited number of private tack stalls will be available for purchase at $50.00 per stall on a first come, first serve basis with priority given to exhibitors who will be stalling together and sharing tack stalls.  Invoices for tack stalls will be emailed the week of July 3rd and must be paid within 72 hours.

GROUP STALL ONLINE REQUEST FORM (requests may be submitted no later than 1:00pm on July 1, 2025)

PRIVATE TACK STALL ONLINE REQUEST FORM (requests may be submitted no later than 1:00pm on July 1, 2025)

Map of the State Fairgrounds