9th Annual All Standardbred Horse Show returns to The Great Frederick Fair on Sept. 13
The Great Frederick Fair is inviting Standardbred owners and horse lovers to its ninth annual show, featuring in-hand, Western, English, youth, hunter and game classes.
HERE'S WHAT WE KNOW
The 9th Annual All Standardbred Horse Show is Sunday, Sept. 13. Hours are 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The show takes place at the Outdoor Equine Arena at the Frederick Fairgrounds at Pleasants Horse Park. Entry is $5 per class. Classes include in-hand, Western, English, youth, hunter and game competitions. Premiums are paid through fifth place. Champions receive ribbons and premiums. Winbak Farm is sponsoring the event. Online pre-registration is available at tgffg.fairwire.com. The Great Frederick Fair itself runs Sept. 18–26, 2026.
The Great Frederick Fair is getting ready to welcome Standardbred horses, exhibitors and fans back to the fairgrounds for the 9th Annual All Standardbred Horse Show.
The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Outdoor Equine Arena at the Frederick Fairgrounds at Pleasants Horse Park.
Organizers are encouraging participants to pre-register online ahead of the event.
The show is designed for a range of experience levels and includes classes for both youth and adult exhibitors. Categories include in-hand competition, Western and English pleasure, youth showmanship, hunter classes, trail classes and several game events.
Among the scheduled classes are In-Hand Model Gelding and Mare, In-Hand Trail, Youth Showmanship, Western Pleasure and Horsemanship, English Pleasure, English Hunter, Hunter Over Fences and a Costume Class.
The entry fee is $5 per class, with premiums paid through fifth place. First place receives $25, second place $20, third place $15, fourth place $10 and fifth place $5. Champions will also receive ribbons and premiums.
Organizers note that approved helmets must be worn while mounted. The event dress code also prohibits blue or faded jeans and T-shirts.
Winbak Farm is sponsoring this year’s Standardbred Horse Show.
Those interested in participating can pre-register at:
https://tgffg.fairwire.com/
Questions about the event can be directed to Kathy Axline at 301-748-0374.
The horse show comes just days before the main Great Frederick Fair, which is scheduled for September 18–26, 2026 at the Frederick Fairgrounds.
WHAT IT MEANS
The Standardbred Horse Show gives exhibitors and families an additional equine event ahead of the main Great Frederick Fair while highlighting one of the agricultural traditions that remains central to the fairgrounds.
With low-cost class entry fees and events ranging from traditional showmanship to costume and game classes, the event is designed to bring together experienced exhibitors, younger riders and horse enthusiasts for an afternoon at the fairgrounds.
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