Mustang Magic 2026

Youth Challenge Competitor Resource Hub

Everything you need for a successful Mustang Magic experience - forms, deadlines, tickets, and more.

Important Competitor Documents

Mustang Magic Youth Challenge Rules & Regulations

Mustang Magic Accommodations

Promo Photos & Horse Name

Your mustang’s official name and promo photos are due November 4.
These will be used in official Mustang Magic materials and promotions. Be sure to submit high-quality photos that best represent your mustang.

Please see the examples below of an ideal promo photo.

Upload Promo Photo + Horse Name

Progress Reports

As part of your participation, please submit all required Mustang Progress Reports to: stormy.mullins@mustangchampions.org

Report Number

Progress Report 1

Progress Report 2

Progress Report 3

Progress Report 4

Due Date

7 days after pickup

November 4

November 24

December 19

Each report must include:

Exhibitor Name
Horse Freezemark
Body Condition Score
Feeding Regimen
Training Progress
Additional Notes
Attach at least one photo or short video showing your mustang’s development.

Event Schedule

Wednesday, January 21

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Exhibitor Check-In
4:00 PM
Youth Mustang Magic Exhibitor Welcome Reception | French Room, Watt Building
5:00 PM
Adult Mustang Magic Exhibitor Welcome Reception | French Room, Watt Building
Thursday, January 22

8:30 AM
Mustang Magic
Handling & Conditioning Class Walk-Through
9:00 AM
Mustang Magic Handling & Conditioning Class
11:30 AM
Youth Challenge Showmanship Class
Walk-Through
12:00 PM
Youth Challenge Showmanship Class
1:30 PM
Mustang Magic Maneuvers Class Walk-Through
2:00 PM
Mustang Magic
Maneuvers Class
Followed by Meet the Mustangs in the Arena.
Friday, January 23

7:30 AM
Mustang Magic Trail Class Walk-Through
8:00 AM
Mustang Magic Trail Class
10:30 AM
Youth Challenge Trail Class Walk-Through
11:00 AM
Youth Challenge Trail Class
1:30 PM
Mustang Magic Compulsory Maneuvers Class
Walk-Through
2:00 PM
Mustang Magic Compulsory Maneuvers Class
Followed by Meet the Mustangs in Stall Area
3:00 PM - Arena Closed
6:00 PM - Doors open
7:00 PM - Horses and Horsemen of the World
(ticket required)
Saturday, January 24

9:00 AM
Mustang Magic Awards & Top 10 Announcement
Followed by non finalist + finalist meeting
10:00-11:00 AM
Meet the Mustangs: Coffee & Donuts in Stall Area
11:00 AM
Youth Challenge Freestyle Class
Followed by Youth Awards
5:00 PM
Doors open
6:00 PM
FWSSR Mustang Magic Top 10 followed by auction
(ticket required)