How far along dose a horse have to be show?

It's not possible to answer "how far along does a horse have to be to show" without more context! To help me understand your question, please tell me:

* What type of show are you talking about? There are many different kinds of horse shows, each with their own rules:

* English Disciplines: Dressage, Hunter, Jumper, Equitation, etc.

* Western Disciplines: Reining, Cutting, Barrel Racing, etc.

* Other: Pleasure classes, trail classes, etc.

* What is the horse's age? Some shows have age restrictions for horses.

* What is the horse's level of training? Shows often have different divisions based on the horse's experience and skill level.

Once I have more information, I can give you a better answer.