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MICHIGAN FQHR

The Foundation Quarter Horse Registry!

Michigan FQHR shows are all about having fun, competing, and celebrating the amazing heritage of the Foundation Quarter Horse.

Here, you’ll find all the information you need to participate in upcoming shows and other events.

2026

Show Registration

Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to register:

Join us live!

Did you know we livestream our show? Don't miss a moment and connect with us in real time. Click the link below to watch our live stream:

At each show, all participants' runs are recorded individually. Click the button below to be directed to all the individual class runs from past shows that are available to download.

Stallion

Hotel Discounts

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.

Book Your Discounted Hotel Room

Horse Shows

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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.

Horse and rider

Stall & Camping  Reservations

  • Camping Fees: $45/night

  • Stall Fees: $60/stall

Order bagged shavings ahead of the show

Download a map of the fairgrounds

Horse and rider

Awards Offered

Saddle and Buckles

One custom Jim Taylor versatility trophy saddle is awarded from an FQHR sponsor company each year on a rotating division schedule. The 2026 versatility saddle will be awarded to the highest-scoring horse/rider combination in the Open 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.

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Cow Horse Futurity & Derby

Entry Form: Futurity-3yr olds / Derby 4-5 yr olds

$4,000 added money, 100% of entries go into payback

Held during the August MI-FQHR Show

MI Horse Expo
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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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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.

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