HORSE SHOW
Feb. 27 – March 23, 2025
Learn more about competing in the many different horse show competitions at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. Contestants of all ages may participate in the hundreds of events during Show. Nonstop action and top riders make Houston’s horse show the best experience.
Exhibitor and Contestant Resources
RESULTS
Search for the results by contest, date or keywords using the Show’s online system.
Photos
Exhibitors may purchase pictures from Don Trout’s website.
Horse Show Events
Junior Invitational
The Junior Invitational event is open to contestants ages 19 and under who have qualified throughout the year to compete at the event. Qualifying events are held in the summer and fall and allow contestants the opportunity to earn points in barrel racing, breakaway roping, tie down roping and team roping. The top point earners in each event and age division compete at the Junior Invitational for cash and prizes.
Cutting Horse Show
Houston’s NCHA-sanctioned cutting horse competition is always a crowd favorite. In a typical cutting horse contest, a herd of 25 to 30 cattle are held at one end of the arena. Once a horse’s name is called, its rider will guide it into the herd toward the cow which the rider thinks will best challenge the horse’s “cutting” ability.
Paint Horse Show
All horses in the Paint Horse Show must be registered with the American Paint Horse Association. The Paint Horse breed is based on color requirements for registration. Horse and rider are judged on the horses’ ability to display the desired movements through a specific pattern or over obstacles, or the riders’ ability to maneuver the horse through obstacles or patterns. Obstacles can include items such as opening a gate or crossing over a log. Classes are offered in English, Western and Ranch disciplines.
Junior Invitational
The Junior Invitational event is open to contestants ages 19 and under who have qualified throughout the year to compete at the event. Qualifying events are held in the summer and fall and allow contestants the opportunity to earn points in barrel racing, breakaway roping, tie down roping and team roping. The top point earners in each event and age division compete at the Junior Invitational for cash and prizes.
Cutting Horse Show
Houston’s NCHA-sanctioned cutting horse competition is always a crowd favorite. In a typical cutting horse contest, a herd of 25 to 30 cattle are held at one end of the arena. Once a horse’s name is called, its rider will guide it into the herd toward the cow which the rider thinks will best challenge the horse’s “cutting” ability.
Paint Horse Show
All horses in the Paint Horse Show must be registered with the American Paint Horse Association. The Paint Horse breed is based on color requirements for registration. Horse and rider are judged on the horses’ ability to display the desired movements through a specific pattern or over obstacles, or the riders’ ability to maneuver the horse through obstacles or patterns. Obstacles can include items such as opening a gate or crossing over a log. Classes are offered in English, Western and Ranch disciplines.
CONTACT US
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
NRG Center
3 NRG Park
Houston, Texas 77054
Email: horseshow@rodeohouston.com
Phone: 832.667.1012
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