Equestrian Competition

Nearly 60 horse riding athlete enthusiasts participate in seven different events  including horsemanship – walk only, Western or English horsemanship, egg and spoon, barrels, key hole race, ball drop, pole bending, and baton relay. The competition is held in September at the Jester Park Stables near Granger.

Events: An athlete may choose two events.
Horsemanship – Walk Only
Western or English Horsemanship, Walk or Trot
Egg and Spoon
Barrel Race
Ball Drop – 1 ball in bucket
Key Hole Race
Pole Bending
Baton Relay

Click here to view photos from the 2011 State Equestrian competition.

Click here to view more photos from the 2010 State Equestrian competition.

The next Equestrian Competition will be held at Jester Park Equestrian Center near Des Moines on September 15, 2012.

Thanks to Polk County for your support of this event with a Community Betterment Grant.