The NC 4-H Horse Program is excited to announce the results of the 2025 NC State 4-H Horse Show, held from July 9-13 at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh. The show brought together 217 horse-and-rider combinations from 38 counties, competing in 21 different divisions. A total of 1,510 class entries were made across 150 classes, showcasing the incredible talent and hard work of North Carolina's 4-H youth.
This year's show was dedicated to Jose Silva, the Maintenance/Construction Coordinator for the James B. Hunt Horse Complex, in recognition of his tireless efforts and dedication to the NC State 4-H Horse Show.
Champions in each division were awarded belt buckles and tri-color ribbons, while reserve champions received embroidered grooming bags and tri-color ribbons. The champions of the popular versatility classes were presented with bicycles generously donated by Equine Event Planning, along with neck ribbons. In Dressage, high ride winners were honored with engraved picture frames.
The NC 4-H Horse Program extends its sincere gratitude to all the sponsors who made this event possible. Individual class sponsors are recognized at the top of the class results pages, and division sponsors are listed on the high point reports for each division. Your support is invaluable to the success of our program and the development of our young riders.
Stall Decorating Contest Winners
Division I: Lee County, Brooklyn Deyo
Division II: Stanly County, Rocky River Riders
Division III: Granville County
Team Spirit Challenge Winners
Division I: Wilson County Wranglers
Division II: Stanly County, Rocky River Riders
Division III: Cabarrus County
Sponsorship Challenge Winners
1st place: Davie County
2nd place: Union County
Candace Norman Volunteer Award Winners
Youth: Blake Garber, Union County
Adult: Beth Morgan, Wake County
Sportsmanship Award Winners
Junior: Harleigh Nealon, Wilson County
Senior: Addison Taylor, Union County
Super Senior Equine Entry Award Winner
Three Stocking Zan, shown by Lorelei Causey, Nash County
Horsemanship Medal Class Winner
Ava Blackburn, Union County
Hunt Seat Equitation Medal Class Winner
Chloe McCune, Davie County
Senior Versatility Winner
Mason Rosenbaum, Johnston County
Junior Versatility Winner
Katie Mae Green, Davie County
Dressage High Ride Winners
Western Dressage High Ride: Sophia Jessel & Mr. Montana Reminic, Lenoir CountyNon Trotting Dressage High Ride: Lillian Schaefer & Allen’s Danni Delight, Granville County
USDF Intro Dressage High Ride: Rachel Hudgins & Riptide, Davie County
Training Level Dressage High Ride: Chloe Mc Cune & Double 9’s Domino, Davie County
First Level Dressage High Ride: Derrick Castillo & Elegance in Motion, Perquimans County
Class Results
2025 NC State 4-H Horse Show Class Results
High Points Results
Adaptive L1
Adaptive L2
Combined Training
Dressage
Junior Hunter Horse
Junior Hunter Pony
Junior Non Trotting
Junior Ranch
Junior Speed Events
Junior Western
Little Britches
Long Stirrup
Rookie Hunter Walk Trot
Senior Hunter Horse
Senior Hunter Pony
Senior Non Trotting
Senior Ranch
Senior Speed Events
Senior Western
Short Stirrup
Stock Type Hunter