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Not just a significant interest, but often a passionate love characterizes the relationship these exhibitors have with their horses. This show is only one part of the project, which is designed to help youth improve their skills in horsemanship, sportsmanship, citizenship, discipline, responsibility, and character. The end product? Future leaders for Marion County’s number one business, the equine industry.
Is my child eligible? Any student older than 8 years of age and up, a member of a 4H club or FFA chapter, and who lives in or attends a school in Marion County may enter this contest.
How much does it cost? $5.00 SEYF Entry Fee, plus $7.00 per class entered. You can enter unlimited classes for $45.00 total.
May I lease a horse? You may, but you MUST have a completed SEYF Lease Agreement submitted to the SEYF office! Find a copy of the agreement below in the “Resources” section!
2026 Winners
Champion Junior English High Point
Emma Zimmerman – North Marion Middle FFA
Champion Senior English High Point
Diana Abreu – Happy Trails 4-H
Champion Junior Western High Point
Emma Zimmerman – North Marion Middle FFA
Champion Senior Western High Point
Aubrey Welch- Happy Trails 4H
Champion Speed High Point
Caylee Draper- Belleview Bald Eagles 4H
Champion Ranch
Lily Hoover – Happy Trails 4-H
Champion Walk/Trot High Point
Milyn Grilliot – Southern Roots 4-H
Record Book
Junior – Morgan Smith, Lucky Learners 4-H
Intermediate – Addison Watts – Happy Trails 4-H
Senior – Caylee Draper – Belleview Bald Eagles 4-H
Resources
Thank you card requirement at show check-in! Bring two written thank you cards/letters.
You will find who the letters should be addressed to in the paperwork provided to you at the SEYF office when you drop off your REQUIRED Record Book!
Rules
Thank You Horse
Show Sponsors
Seminole Feed
Broadbent & Knowles DVM
Lynn Nobles
Squeezy Lemonade
