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Information & Rules

Border Run was founded by an open show exhibitor, for open show exhibitors — with the original goal of helping avoid overlapping show dates and providing a well-paced, exhibitor-friendly schedule throughout the season. As we’ve grown, it’s become more challenging to prevent all overlap, especially with the increasing number of events across regions.

While we are not here to police shows, we remain committed to doing what is within our power to benefit both exhibitors and show managers. Our focus is always on creating a positive, rewarding experience for everyone involved.

Border Run is a free program designed to reward exhibitors for participating in the shows they were already planning to attend. It's a unique offering — we’re not aware of any other program like it where exhibitors can earn recognition and awards without having to pay a participation fee.

We’re proud of what Border Run has become, and we’re grateful to be part of your journey in the open show community.

The show season for the Border Run is January 1 - December 31 of the current calendar year.

Rules

Show Record Form

The Show Record form is the responsibility of the exhibitor. The exhibitor is to track and record their results at the show and have record verified and signed by a show representative the day of the horse show. The show representative will assist you in confirming placings and number of horses shown in the class. These numbers will be checked if we see something off. The show record MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY. We need all information filled in on the form for multiple reasons. Records that are not completed fully will be denied and will need to be resubmitted in completion. You have 30 days to turn in your record to our points secretary. Below you will find the link and an example of a completed form.

Show Record PDF

Enrolled Shows 2025

You will find below the list of shows that are currently enrolled within the Border Run circuit of shows.

All Star Classic Open Show
Brodhead Open Horse Show
CQ Horse Shows
- Fall Spooktacular
- Summer Spectacular Show Series
- Winter Wonderland Series
- Oregon Equestrian Team Fun Show
Fond du Lac Fuzzy Wuzzy 4-H Open Horse Show
Fox Valley Saddle Association
Horse Power Healing Center Benefit Open Horse Show
Illinois Pinto Horse Association
Kenosha Co. 4-H Open Pleasure Show
Lake County Mounted Posse Open Show
McHenry County Fair Speed & Pleasure Show
Menomonee Falls Saddle Club
Northern Lights Horse Promoters, NFP, Inc.
Racine Co. 4-H Open Horse Shows
Spring Grove Open & Fun Horse Shows
Spring Showdown Come as You Are
WI Arabian Horse Assoc. Fall Colors Open Show

Enrolled Show Policies

The Border Run Founders have the right to amend the rules when a situation such as a pandemic that was experienced in 2020 occurs and will make the best decision they see fit to be in the best interest of the exhibitors once the season has concluded.