Four Days. Two Arenas. A Whole Lot More Than One Kind of Horse Show.
From polished show horses and working ranch horses to powerful drafts and elegant carriage turnouts, CO Gypsy Fest & Ranch Horse Extravaganza welcomes them all.
Four days of halter, western and English performance, ranch competition, trail, dressage, driving and freestyle, with Open All Breed (OAB) classes, dedicated Gypsy Vanner divisions and WHRA ranch competition.
Bring the youngster getting started, the seasoned campaigner, the amateur’s partner, and the horse who refuses to fit neatly into one box.
And yes, the public is invited to come watch! Stick around Sunday for the planned CO Gypsy Fest & Ranch Horse Invitational Championships, where the weekend’s top qualifiers return for a best-of-the-best showdown.
Who Can Compete?
All breeds are welcome. Classes include opportunities for Youth, Amateur and Open competitors, along with Green, Junior and Senior horses. The program includes OAB, dedicated Gypsy Vanner, NNP and WHRA classes.
Not every class is offered in every division. Check the official class list for eligibility and entry details.
Find Your Classes. Build Your Weekend.
Coming for one discipline? Planning to compete in as many as you can? Hoping to qualify for Sunday’s Invitational?
Check the official class schedule, find your divisions and plan your weekend at CO Gypsy Fest & Ranch Horse Extravaganza.
And if you’re coming to watch, you’re welcome too.
Four days. Two arenas. A whole lot of horses. What’s not to love?
Four Days of Competition
Thursday: Halter, In-Hand Trail, Driving & Freestyle
Halter and conformation during the day, In-Hand City Trail in the afternoon, and driving and Freestyle after 5 PM.
Friday: Walk/Jog & Walk/Trot
Western, ranch, English and trail classes, with a focus on WJ and WT competition.
Saturday: Walk/Jog/Lope, Walk/Trot/Canter & All Gaits
Western, ranch, English and trail classes return, with WJL, WTC and full-gait competition.
Sunday: Dressage & Invitational Championships
Traditional and Western Dressage in the Main Arena, with the proposed Invitational Championships in the Rodeo Arena.
Thursday: Halter, In-Hand Trail, Driving & Freestyle
Thursday starts with halter and conformation, moves into In-Hand City Trail, and finishes with an evening of driving and Freestyle.
Main Arena | 8:00 AM
Halter & Ranch Horse Conformation
The weekend opens with halter and conformation classes for stallions, geldings and mares across multiple age divisions. The program includes breed halter and WHRA Ranch Horse Conformation, along with Grand/Reserve and Supreme Champion competition.
Main Arena | After 5:00 PM
Driving & Freestyle
Thursday evening belongs to the drivers! From elegant carriage turnouts to powerful draft horses in harness, driving brings a different kind of competition to the Main Arena.
The schedule includes Pleasure Driving, Ladies Driving, Gentleman’s Driving, Reinsmanship, Obstacle Driving and Obstacle Ground Driving.
Freestyle rounds out the evening, giving exhibitors a chance to get creative in the show ring.
Evening classes begin after 5:00 PM so spectators can join the fun.
Rodeo Arena | Noon to 5:00 PM
In-Hand City Trail
Horses and handlers navigate obstacles from the ground, giving youngsters, developing horses and experienced partnerships a chance to show what they can do without a saddle.
Friday: Walk/Jog & Walk/Trot Competition
Friday focuses on Walk/Jog (WJ) and Walk/Trot (WT) classes across western, ranch, English and trail disciplines. Check the schedule for division-specific offerings.
Main Arena | 8:00 AM
Western, Ranch & English Performance
- Western Pleasure
- Ranch Rail
- Ranch Pleasure
- Dressage Suitability
- English Pleasure
- Hunter Under Saddle
- Lead Line
Friday combines western and ranch rail classes with English performance and Lead Line.
Rodeo Arena | Designated Time Blocks
Trail, Ranch Riding & Horsemanship
- City Trail
- Ranch Riding
- Ranch Trail
- Ranchmanship
- Western Horsemanship
- English Equitation
Ranch patterns and trail obstacles share the arena with horsemanship and equitation.
Saturday: Walk/Jog/Lope, Walk/Trot/Canter & All Gaits
Saturday brings many of the same disciplines back, but the gait requirements change. The schedule moves into Walk/Jog/Lope (WJL), Walk/Trot/Canter (WTC) and full-gait classes, depending on the organization and division.
Main Arena | 8:00 AM
Western, Ranch & English Performance
- Ranch Rail
- Western Pleasure
- Ranch Pleasure
- Dressage Suitability
- English Pleasure
- Hunter Under Saddle
Many classes add lope or canter work. WHRA classes use their own division names, so check the official schedule for gait requirements.
Rodeo Arena | Designated Time Blocks
Trail, Ranch Riding & Horsemanship
- City Trail
- Ranch Riding
- Ranch Trail
- Ranchmanship
- Western Horsemanship
- English Equitation
Saturday’s trail, ranch and equitation offerings follow the full-gait focus, with requirements varying by class.
Sunday: Dressage & Invitational Championships
Sunday brings Traditional and Western Dressage to the Main Arena, while the Rodeo Arena is planned to host the CO Gypsy Fest & Ranch Horse Invitational Championships.
Main Arena | 8:00 AM
Traditional & Western Dressage
Sunday’s Main Arena is dedicated to Traditional and Western Dressage, with riders presenting structured tests in their respective disciplines.
Entries will be limited to a set number of rides for the day. Once the available spots are filled, a wait list will be opened. Planning to ride Sunday? Enter early.
Rodeo Arena | Invitational Championships
CO Gypsy Fest & Ranch Horse Invitational Championships
A final round for the weekend’s top qualifiers.
Under the proposed format, the top three from selected qualifying classes would be invited back Sunday for a best-of-the-best competition featuring patterned classes.
Championship divisions are proposed for Open, Youth and Amateur competitors.
Details are still being finalized, including qualifying classes, championship format, judging and potential GVHS points recognition. Watch for the official Invitational announcement.