Black Swamp Open Horse Shows

04/28/2026

Eric Priest will be hosting a Horse Clinic on May 2nd, 2026 from 9 am – 3 pm at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. This clinic will cover pleasure, performance, and contesting. Bring any and all questions! One-on-one help will be available. Registration is required for anyone who attends (including parents/guardians).

Registration Link

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_exj4Mdx19umQ8vA

04/11/2026

42 Days and counting until the first show of the 2026 Black Swamp Open Horse Show season. We asked, you spoke, and we listened. Our 2026 buckle sponsorships are now available for the new and improved 2026 championship buckles at $110 each.

If you are interested in sponsoring a 2026 championship buckle, message us here on Facebook or reach out to Shawn at 419-420-4297.

01/30/2026

It’s hard to believe that it has been 18 weeks since we closed the 2025 season at our annual fun show. Make no mistake, our Facebook has been somewhat quiet, but our team is hard at work preparing for the 2026 season.

With the support of the Paulding County Area Foundation, the Black Swamp Open Horses Shows has purchased a Reveal 4 in 1 Arena Drag that will be in use during the 2026 season and many seasons thereafter. If you have not seen this new equipment, it is truly a thing of beauty.

We remain grateful for the continued support that makes all of our projects possible and look forward to more project announcements in the coming weeks.

We cannot wait to see you all in the spring.

11/19/2025

11/18/2025

The 2026 season has been approved and is official. We are grateful for the continued support of the Paulding’s County Senior Fairboard, Paulding County Junior Fairboard, and our many wonderful sponsors that make the shows possible.

At 8pm, have those calendars ready!!!!

09/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to our annual fun show and cookout. It has been an enjoyable 2025 season and one to remember. As we turn the page from the 2025 edition of the Black Swamp Open Horse Shows, we begin our preparations for the 2026 season.

Show dates and sponsorships opportunities will be announced and available in early October.

Trail rides at Oak Openings Metro Park and group rides at the fairgrounds will also be announced throughout the fall season.

09/18/2025

The annual fun show has been confirmed……….

Saturday, September 27th starting at 10am with lunch being provided by the Black Swamp Open Horse Shows.

In the comments make your requests for classes entrants and families would like to see during the fun show. A few early requests include, backwards barrels, modified pickup man (stick horses), and traditional barrels.

We cannot wait to see everyone as we close the 2025 Black Swamp Open Horse Shows season.

09/10/2025

Attached you will find a Google Form in which the Black Swamp Open Horse Shows is seeking anonymous
feedback regarding our shows, our leadership, a show day experience. We encourage all who have attended our shows to complete the form and provide any and all feedback you feel is relevant. We look at this as an opportunity to improve our shows and continue to grow as we look toward the 2026 season.

All answers are anonymous. No emails will be collected, nor will any personal information be collected with your response.

09/04/2025

Check out our new and updated website including several new features. Among the new features are a Black Swamp Open Horse Show record book. Not only are you racing other competitors at our shows, you are now chasing history.
We cannot thank Sarah McCabe enough for her efforts with our website and these new features.

Peewee Division Pole Bending Champion, Brylee Baldwin (left) & Junior Pole Bending Champion, Gracie Elkins (right) Senior Division Pole Bending Champion, Abby Elkins (left), Adult Division Pole Bending Champion, Rosie Berger (right) Adult Division High Point Champion, Rosie Berger (left), Senior Div...

08/17/2025

What a night! We crowned champions and set multiple Black Swamp records in our final show of the season. There were tons of smiles, laughs, and our yearly tradition where parents and show superintendents make a run.

We cannot thank each of you enough for making the Black Swamp Open Horse Shows what we all have come to know and love. Words were difficult to find as we reflected on what was an incredible night and an incredible season.

Look for several updates in the coming days, including the unveiling of the NEW Black Swamp Open Shows 2025 season record books and so much more.

Mark this calendars for September 27th for our annual fun show. Time TBD

08/15/2025

The wait is almost over…… champions will be crowned and accomplishments will be celebrated starting at 5pm tomorrow.
Pole Bending Expos 3pm-4pm
Barrel Expos 4pm-4:45pm
Showtime 5pm

Expos are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00
All Day Ride Pass $20
Grounds Fee $7 per horse
Overnight Camping with 30amp service $20

Pulled Pork Sandwiches and other food items will be available.

Black Swamp Open Horse Shows
501 Fairgrounds Drive
Paulding, Ohio 45879