Iowa Horse Shows Association

It’s time to cowgirl up! 🤠

Do you have what it takes to represent the Iowa Horse Shows Association on one of the biggest stages in the state? 👑✨

IHSA is proud to sponsor two of our members for the upcoming 2026 Iowa State Fair Cowgirl Queen Contest! If you've got the passion, the skills, and the cowgirl spirit, we want to back you.

🌟 What You Win
We are selecting two representatives who will each receive:
💵 $100 to help cover competition expenses
👑 An official custom sash to wear during the contest

👥 Who is Eligible?
This opportunity is open to current IHSA members in the following divisions:
One Senior Contestant: Ages 16–26
One Junior Contestant: Ages 10–15

📝 How to Enter
Ready to throw your hat in the ring and represent IHSA at the fair?
Make sure your IHSA membership is current for the 2026 season.

Find the application at the link below:
https://forms.gle/DTStXKjKTFuoJFCk7

Submit your entry before the deadline on June 20th!

Don't miss your chance to shine under the big lights at the Iowa State Fair!

Thank you to everyone who supported the IHSA Magazine this year! We hope you enjoy!

Did you know? Digital copies of the magazine can be found on our website, at

IHSA Magazine | IHSA The Iowa Horse Show News is a long standing publication mailed out to all IHSA Members. We pride our magazine as a way to promote our membership's success, showcase show ring highlights through the year, and bring together our horse show community. Advertising in the IHSA Magazine helps support our....

IHSA is proud to continue the tradition of the Junior Performance Cup! The Performance Cup rewards junior exhibitor riders showing in performance divisions and highlights their accumulated achievements throughout the show season. This award is presented to the top performing nominated youth show rider in Iowa. It is awarded based on points earned at shows throughout the show season. Nominated riders keep track of their points to work towards earning the overall performance highpoint award at the annual IHSA banquet.

Visit https://www.iowahorseshows.com/performance-cup to learn more and nominate your rider today!

Would you like to advertise your show ring success? A new horse or rider team? Advertise your success in our IHSA Magazine! Follow the link below to advertise your champion today! Magazine ads are available until March 14. Don't miss your chance to be a part of our annual magazine!

https://www.iowahorseshows.com/ihsa-magazine

Introducing...the IHSA Youth Achievement Program!

The goal of this program is to promote a love and appreciation for all the different areas in which horses can be used, as well as allowing youth to explore different employment opportunities within the equine industry.

Any youth participant who signs up can earn points doing things many riders already do: taking lessons, showing, volunteering, learning, participating in Junior Judging, watching horse shows, helping at the barn, and so much more!

All participants will earn a sash ribbon based on the amount of points they earn through the season. There are four tiers based on points earned: Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond. The participants who complete all four points sections and have the highest point count will be eligible for scholarship reward money, awarded to a champion and a reserve champion at the annual banquet.

This program is open to ALL youth riders. Participants must be members of IHSA to nominate for the Youth Achievement Program (YAP).

For more information and to nominate your rider, visit: https://www.iowahorseshows.com/youth-achievement-program

Organizing meetings, keeping her barn in order, and nailing down banquet details….our president does it all!

What a fantastic night celebrating our IHSA Highpoint Champions! Congratulations to all our winners! We had a fantastic turnout and can’t wait to see what the 2026 season brings.

We are honored to be surrounded by such a fantastic group of equestrians and their families. Congratulations!

Congratulations to all our IHSA Award Winners at our Awards Banquet last night!

Would you like to advertise your show ring success? A new horse or rider team? Advertise your success in our IHSA Magazine! Follow the link below to advertise your champion today!

https://www.iowahorseshows.com/ihsa-magazine