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COUNTY NEWS RELEASE

Come and strut your horsemanship at the Los Alamos County Horse Show Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. at Brewer Arena. This event is for all riders to showcase their horse and equestrian talents in Western and English styles. Winners receive prizes such as: t-shirts, buckles, and ribbons.

Age groups:

• Youth: 9 & under
• 10 – 13
• 14 – 18
• Adult: 19 & up

Registration deadline: September 5, 2024

$5/youth class entry
$8/adult class entry

FREE Admission for spectators

Basic Rules:
All classes may be ridden in these types of tack:

• No studs/Stallions
• English, Western, Dressage, and Australian saddles. NO Bareback.
• Bridles may be in any style. No “bit less” bridles. Bosals are OK.
• Bits must be humane as described in AQHA, USEF, USDF or WE. No mechanical hackamores, gag bits, or bumper bits.
  • if there’s a question, the judge may be asked before any classes are ridden.
  • Speed events are exempt from bit restrictions, except they must be humane and with no evidence of injury to the horse’s mouth or head.
• No tie-downs (except speed events), no martingales, no draw reins, no metal brow bands.
• Spurs are optional but must be humane. Whips are allowed in speed events. However, excessive “whipping” or spurring of any horse will disqualify the rider.
• All Youth MUST wear an ASCI approved helmet in all classes.
• All Riders in over-fence classes Must Wear An ASTM/SEI Helmet. Open riders are encouraged to wear helmets in all classes, but western hats may be used by adults for Ranch Rail, Trail, Ranch Riding, and speed classes.
• No ball caps of any kind.
• No boots or wraps on horse’s legs except in Over Fence and Speed classes.
• Glitter or streamers on the horse are discouraged. Brushed and clean are Encouraged.

For more information please contact the Recreation Division at (505) 662-8170