Equine Youth Mentor Matchup Application

Please complete the form below by August 1st to be considered for the Equine Mentor Matchup. This program is open up to 10 youth participants. You will be notified no later than August 10th on if you were selected to compete.

If you have any questions please email or call Sarah Kucera, Equine Coordinator at 308-520-5084 or skucera@statefair.org

Name

First

Last

Birth Date

Western Shirt Size

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

High School

College (planning to attend or currently attending)

Horse Name

Breed

Horse's Age

and give State

Describe your and your horse's background and experience:

Describe your extra-curricular activities, both horse-related and non horse-related:

Describe your intentions for being involved with, contributing to and advancing the equine industry in short term and long term:

Describe your desire to be a part of the Nebraska State Fair Youth Mentor Matchup. Be sure to include how it will benefit you as well as the equine industry:

Video Link

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Video Link (Video should be submitted via link only (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) and be no longer than three minutes. The applicant should be riding the horse intended to be used in the program and the footage taken within the past six months. The video should include at least 30 seconds of each of the following: reining maneuvers, ranch riding maneuvers, and ranch trail obstacles. Video can also be emailed to klingeman@statefair.org

Share how you learned about the Youth Mentor Matchup at the Nebraska State Fair:

I agree to the 2026 Nebraska State Fair Youth Mentor Matchup program specifications and NSF Horse Show Rules & Regulations.

Clear Signature

See Entry Book and Rules and Regulations at https://www.statefair.org/equine-exhibitors/

I hereby give permission to the Nebraska State Fair to use my likeness, pictures and videos for NSF promotion. I agree to abide by the guidelines of the program and fulfill all criteria and requirements as outlined in the Program Specifications.

Clear Signature

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Equine Youth Mentor Matchup Application

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