Horse Show

Next date: Saturday, September 05, 2026 | 09:00 AM

Come and strut your horsemanship at the Los Alamos County Horse Show! 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 2, 2026, @ 12 pm

$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 ASTM/SEI-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. Brushing and cleaning are encouraged.

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

When

Location

Event is held a Brewer Arena

Brewer Arena, 87544