The Holiday Inn of Midland is the exclusive hotel and sponsor for the 2024 show season. Use the link below to book online, and the FQHR show discount will be applied automatically.

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Stall & Camping

All shows are held at the Midland County Fair Grounds, located at 6905 Eastman Avenue in Midland, Michigan 48642. Midland Fair Grounds has over 400 campsites as well as modern bathhouses, electrical hookups, and shared water sources throughout the campground. Most sites have 30 amp electrical services. Some sites are pulled through, while others require backing the trailer into the campsite. A sanitation station is available at the main gate for a fee of $10.00 (drop-box located at the station) during the timeframe of April through October.

Camping reservations are made when you check in at the show.

Camping Fees: $40/night
Stall Fees: $60/stall

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Awards

Weekend prizes per class and division are given out to the rider with the highest overall score. Below is a list of classes sponsored for the 2024 show season.

Saddle and Buckles

One versatility trophy saddle is awarded from an FQHR sponsor company each year on a rotating division schedule. The 2024 versatility saddle will be awarded to the highest-scoring horse/rider combination in the Amateur 3-5 division. Consecutive years will rotate in the following order: Open, Open 3-5, Amateur, and again with Amateur 3-5. Other division winners will receive a Versatility buckle award. You must compete in three shows to qualify for a Versatility award.

Buckles

Buckles are awarded to the highest scoring horse/rider combination for Amateur and Open in the categories of Ranch Horse, Cow Horse, and Show Horse. Participants must show in a minimum of three classes to qualify. The Highpoint scale used can be found in the National FQHR Rule Book located in the Resource section.

Ranch Horse Classes: Ranch Cutting, Working Ranch Horse, L1/L2 Working Ranch Horse, Ranch Roping, Handy Ranch
Cow Horse Classes: Working Cow Horse, L1/L2 Working Cow Horse, Cutting, Herd Work, Herd Roping
Show Horse Classes: Ranch Reining, Ranch Pleasure, Ranch Pleasure

MI Horse Expo

Larry’s Loading Extravaganza

Michigan Horse Expo

Every year, the MI-FQHR sets up a booth at the Michigan Horse Expo at the MSU pavilion. Come check us out, take a look at our Stallion Service book, and get information on showing with our team.

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Larry’s Loading Extravaganza

50% PAYBACK $15 per team member & ONE $55 Cattle Fee per team. OPEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS. FIRST PLACE TEAM will each RECEIVE $50 GIFT CARDS to Milbrook Tack. All exhibitors who enter will receive a $10 gift card to Millbrook Tack.

Rules for FQHR cattle trailer loading class

1. Time limit is two minutes. 2. All cattle must be numbered. 3. Three cattle with sequential numbers must be loaded. 4. Teams shall be made up of three riders. 5. The change of one team member shall constitute a new team. 6. Two non team members may be used as herd holders, however, they must leave the arena as soon as all three cattle are cut from the herd and cross the time line. (If a holder causes interference with a team, it could lead to the disqualification of the holder’s team.) 7. A five second penalty shall be added for each non-designated cow that crosses the time line. Any trash cattle that get loaded will result in a disqualification. 8. The trailer shall be placed a minimum of 30 feet from the end of the arena and a 10-foot wing shall extend out from each side of the trailer. 9. Time ends when all three cattle are loaded, trailer gates are closed and latched and all three riders are on the ground with a hand on the front of the truck pulling the trailer or other designated stop point. 10. No horses are allowed in the trailer. Three cows loaded will always beat two Cows loaded and two cows loaded will Always beat one cow loaded.

End of Year Banquet

The MI-FQHR Appreciation and Awards Banquet is held at the Holiday Inn of Midland towards the beginning of every year. All awards from the previous year’s show season are handed out during this time, along with dinner and an annual membership meeting.