2025 All Around Buckle Series

Tippecanoe County 4-H Horse & Pony is proud to present our first ever buckle series!

The Tippecanoe County All Around Buckle Series is an awards program designed to recognize the success of our exhibitors throughout the 2025 Tippecanoe County Open Show Series. The Pope of Tools has generously donated 3 buckles to be given to the high point exhibitors in each respective age group.

Nominations are $10 for exhibitors and free to currently enrolled Tippecanoe County 4-H members. 

Nominations must be paid and submitted to the office before points will be counted. 

Tippecanoe County members must still submit a nomination form before points will be counted.

Exhibitors must show at 3 our of 4 Tippecanoe County Open Shows.

Buckles will be awarded per age group-

13 & Under

14-18

19 & Over

Points will be awarded on a one horse/exhibitor combination.

Riders age as of Jan 1st. 

All age appropriate classes count towards high point. Open classes do not count. 

Buckles will be awarded at the conclusion of the July show, if the winner is unable to attend, they will be available for pick up at the Tippecanoe County Fair, or the winner can choose to purchase insured postage and have it shipped.

Points will be kept by the office and posted online. Once points are posted you will have 7 days to protest. 

Points will be awarded on a 6/5/4/3/2/1 basis as seen on awards guidelines page.

Classes that count towards high point include:

Mare, Gelding Halter
Age Division Showmanship
English Walk Trot
Age Division Hunter Under Saddle
Age Division Equitation
Hunter Hack (July Only)
Western Walk/Trot
Age Division Walk Trot (Fuzzy Show)
Age Division Western Pleasure
Age Division Horsemanship
Reining
Ranch Walk/Trot
Age Division Ranch Pleasure
Age Division Ranch Riding
Age Division Flags
Age Division Poles
Age Division Barrels

For questions or concerns please reach out to TCHorseAndPony@gmail.com