Welcome to the 13th Annual Big Sky Draft Horse Expo

Schedule for the Grandstand Performances

Big Sky Draft Horse Expo is Montana's only draft horse and mule show. Show events and classes are selected with families in mind. Included are youth and senior events. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged. Expo is located in historic Deer Lodge, one of the earliest communities in Montana. There are many events and learning opportunities for those interested in the Draft horse era. It is no wonder that Deer Lodge, the Draft Horse Capital of Montana, is Montana's place to be in September. Pat Hansen Photo Big Sky Draft Horse Expo provides a variety of viewing and driving competitions such as
>	Six horse hitch Conformation
>	Four horse Hitch and Driving and Four Abreast
>	Junior and Senior Team Driving
>	Ladies, Pleasure and Junior Cart
>	Tandem and Unicorn
>	Antique/Unique and Street/Working
>	Working teamster classes including obstacle course, log skidding, and cultivating
>	Feed team race
>	Kids stick horse race and more
The Expo Premium Book lists this year's classes and rules - Download here The quilt show under the grandstand is an exhibition of beautiful quilts that show the talents of the textile artists of today and of years gone by. The TRADE SHOW provides an opportunity to view and purchase items ranging from draft horse harnesses to art and books. It is always a mix of interesting items. Starting on Wednesday, September 14, the Academy of Living History will present a variety of hands on workshops. Classes include cast iron cooking, denim quilts, rag rugs, leather toolijng, horsehair hitching, horsemanship, restoring antique tractors, candle making, butter churing and wagon painting. Friday evening of Expo week is the HOT DOGS and HISTORY camp fire at Grant Kohrs Ranch. This free family program provides both young an old to enjoy cooking a hot dog on an open fire while learning some draft era history.