The Nebraska 4‑H Horse Stampede offers a variety of horse contests that do not require live animals, including public speaking, demonstration, quiz bowl, art and photography contests. Note in 2025, horse judging and hippology are moving from the State Horse Expo to the Stampede! Youth ages 8-18 have the opportunity to display their equine knowledge through these contests, both as an individual and as part of a team. The 4‑H Horse Stampede is held annually at the UNL Animal Science Complex in Lincoln, Nebraska. This year's event will be held Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, 2025.
There is a $10 entry fee per participant and a $20 office fee per exhibitor and a $5 fee for lunch for those participating in horse judging and hippology. Event shirts are also available for pre‑order. All orders, fees and entry forms must be submitted online by Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. All art and photography exhibits must be dropped off at check‑in on the day of the event.
Visit https://4h.unl.edu/horse-stampede for registration details and more information. Contact Lena Luck at lena.luck@unl.edu with any questions about Stampede.
The entry process must be completed online by the exhibitor or their family. Lancaster County 4‑H Council will reimburse entry fees of Lancaster County 4‑H youth. Submit receipt invoice to lancaster4H@unl.edu or the Extension office. If you have questions about reimbursement, contact Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu.