The Horse Digitally Created Art Contest encourages members to broaden their horizons and utilize creative talents within the Horse Project. All artwork submitted must be digital paintings and or drawings created with illustration software and highlight some aspect of horses/equine, horseback riding, etc. All entries must provide proof of progression to ensure that images are not generated via AI or copied from another source.

Please thoroughly read the Horse Digitally Created Art 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.