Tennessee 4-H Horse Project, Knoxville, TN (2026)

Name: Tennessee 4-H Horse Project
Address: Knoxville, TN, US
Telephone: (865) 974-7294

The purpose of the Tennessee 4-H Horse Show Program is to provide a progressive series of educational opportunities for 4-H members to exhibit their skills at the county, region, state, or regional and national levels. This program allows the 4-H members to participate in activities designed to improve their sense of citizenship, fair play, horse management, character, competitive attitude and self-discipline, while creating an atmosphere for learning and applying
life skills.

06/19/2026

State 4-H Horse Show Overnight Stalling & Check-In Reminders

As we get closer to the 2026 Tennessee 4-H Horse Championships (June 23-27), please review the overnight stalling and check-in procedures to help ensure a smooth arrival for exhibitors, families, and horses.

📋Veterinary Check-In Hours:
🕖 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time
📅 June 23-27

All horses must complete the veterinary check-in process before moving into assigned competition stalls. The veterinary tent will review Coggins paperwork and assess the overall health and condition of arriving animals.

Important Overnight Stalling Information:
• Assigned competition barn stalls will not be available until veterinary check-in has been completed.
• If an emergency requires arrival outside of check-in hours, limited overnight stalls in Barn 22 will be available.
• After-hours arrivals must still have Coggins paperwork reviewed and animals cleared by veterinary staff before moving into competition barns.
• The overnight emergency barn is reserved for genuine extenuating circumstances — please make every effort to arrive during the scheduled check-in window.

These procedures are in place to protect the health and safety of all horses and participants while ensuring the best possible experience at the State 4-H Horse Show.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the show!

06/18/2026

Equine Welfare Expectations at the 2026 Tennessee 4-H Horse Championships

As we prepare to welcome exhibitors to the 2026 Tennessee 4-H Horse Championships (June 22–27), we want to remind all 4-H members, families, volunteers, and agents that animal welfare is our top priority.

The Tennessee 4-H Horse Program is committed to promoting responsible equine care and quality husbandry. All horses, ponies, miniature horses, and other equids must meet the minimum welfare requirements outlined in the 2026 Tennessee 4-H Horse Championships Handbook to be eligible to compete. This includes meeting the required Body Condition Score (BCS) of 4 or greater based on the Henneke Body Condition Scoring System.
Important reminders:

• Participation at a regional show does not automatically guarantee eligibility for the State 4-H Horse Show.
• All animals will be evaluated upon arrival at the State Show.
• Horses that do not meet welfare standards will not be permitted to show.
• Meeting the minimum BCS requirement alone does not guarantee eligibility — overall health and welfare will be considered.

If you have questions about your horse’s condition before arriving, please reach out early to your County Extension Agent or the Tennessee 4-H Horse Program team. We want to work with you to ensure every exhibitor and every animal has the best experience possible.

Check out our Extension Publication on BCS and Welfare below!

https://utia.tennessee.edu/publications/wp-content/uploads/sites/269/2023/10/SP782.pdf

We can’t wait to see everyone at the show!

06/10/2026

Represent Tennessee at the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships!

Are you planning to compete at the Tennessee State 4-H Horse Show? Don't miss your opportunity to take your 4-H horse experience to the next level by joining Team Tennessee at the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships!

✅ Youth must compete at the Tennessee State 4-H Horse Show to be eligible to enter.
✅ Entries for the Southern Regional Championships are due by June 27.
✅ Entry forms can be completed and submitted during the Tennessee State 4-H Horse Show.

The Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships are a great opportunity to compete against top exhibitors from across the Southeast, build new friendships, develop your skills, and represent Tennessee on a larger stage.

Let's make Tennessee one of the largest delegations at the show this year! We encourage all eligible exhibitors to take advantage of this exciting opportunity and proudly represent the Volunteer State.

For more information, contact Sawyer Main ([email protected]) or visit with state horse program staff at the Tennessee State 4-H Horse Show.

05/11/2026

We are currently seeking sponsors for the Speed High Point Awards at the Tennessee State 4-H Horse Show! These awards recognize the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship of our outstanding youth competitors in speed events.

If you or your business are interested in becoming a sponsor, please see the flyer below for more information or contact us with any questions. Thank you for helping make the State 4-H Horse Show a success!

Address

Knoxville, TN

Telephone

(865) 974-7294

Website

https://uthorse.utk.edu/

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