The Horse Painting Contest will encourage the 4-H member to apply artistic talent within the Horse and Pony Project, increase knowledge and skill in equine-related painting, and learn the value of developing visual exhibits in areas of specific interest.

Only one entry per participant is permitted per contest category. Each exhibit must be the original works of the participant that has been completed since the previous year’s contest and that relates to the Horse and Pony Project. This contest is open to Cloverbuds and Junior and Senior 4-H'ers.

Please thoroughly read the Horse Painting Contest section in the NC 4-H Horse Program Rulebook (pages 169-176) for additional information on contest rules, regulations, submission procedures, etc.

2026 Contest Registration Form

Exhibits must be submitted to the NC State 4-H Horse Show (Dining Room) on Thursday July 9 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Entries to be judged beginning at 5:00 PM.

Artistic Expression entries and awards will be available for pick-up in the Dining Room on Friday July 10 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.