Ohio State University Extension Highland County

College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

119 Governor Foraker Place

Suite 202 Hillsboro, Ohio 45133

937-393-1918 Phone

937-393-0222 Fax

highland.osu.edu April 29, 2015

Dear 4-H Horse Club Members & Advisors, Parents, FFA Instructors: Welcome to the Highland County 4-H program. Please read over the enclosed material closely because it contains several items you and your 4-H and/or FFA members need to discuss. If you have any questions, make sure you contact your 4-H/FFA advisor immediately for clarification. Parents: For our regular horse shows, many of the judges are now just working a pattern and are not working the horses on the rail. This is to expedite the show especially in hot weather. We will call horses and riders back into the arena to recognize them as we have always done. Make sure your members know this during our Jr. Fair Horse Shows. I would also like to remind you that no one is to approach the judge at any of our Highland County shows without permission from the steward or the 4-H professional. I do not want to have this county known as a difficult county. Most judges are willing to answer questions that would help your member compete more successfully when the proper attitude is displayed. We ask that 4-H members remain out of the entry booth during the horse show unless they are specifically helping. Judges fees for regular horse shows have continued to go up. In addition, the cost of meaningful awards has continued to increase. Because, all of our horse activities are open to all 4-H/FFA members, the horse committee feels that the only equitable way to offset the cost is to continue to charge each 4-H/FFA member in horses a flat fee of $10.00 regardless of the events in which they participate. The horse committee feels that this will be most fair to everyone. The money collected is set up as a line item in the 4-H Committee treasury. The member fee is due to the 4-H Committee on or before entry day, July 17, 2015. Please find enclosed our Highland County Junior Fair Horse rules. A listing of the State Fair classes is also enclosed. Equine Registration Day: June 6, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fairgrounds. All 4-H

horse members are required to bring each project horse for pictures, measurement, and to turn in completed horse forms. Each 4-H member will pay $2.00 per horse for pictures. The $2.00 fee for pictures has to be paid this same day and correct change is required.

Fair Update: attached FYI – Safety Issues addressed by the State – Helmet use continues – This includes the entire week of the fair – even for open shows. All youth under 19, participating in any 4-H equestrian activity, are required to wear properly fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards with the chin harness securely fastened at all times while riding or driving an equine. It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian of the youth participant, to make sure that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly

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fitted and in good condition. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committee, Officials, Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders are not responsible for checking headgear worn for such compliance. Fair Emergency Cards – These should be turned in by June 6. Horse club advisors and/or parents will be having someone to stay in the horse barn at night during the fair to provide a measure of safety for your horses. We are also requiring that the name of the exhibitor and the horses name be placed on every stall. If this information changes, please let the show steward know. The cards will need to be updated. If for any reason a horse is moved during the fair, please inform ALL horse superintendents so the information can be placed on the proper card for emergency purposes. Uniform Rules – Please read over the rules on page 9 that talk about drug use especially the use of depressants and/or stimulants. Parents, be aware that you are ultimately responsible for anything that goes into your child’s horse. Each 4-H/FFA horse member and parent signs the Highland County Misrepresentation Rules that are turned in to the Extension office yearly. If your child’s project animal is under a veterinarian’s care, make sure the proper documentation is given to me with the drugs being used and why the horse is being treated. Each of your horse members should have viewed the required material on Safety and Ethics training and filled out the necessary form provided by your advisor. Advisors are required to turn these into the office to be kept on file. Cloverbud Exhibition Class - This class is for current Cloverbud members only. This is a non-competitive class, designed to acknowledge future 4-H horse members. Each member will receive a stick horse through his or her 4-H club prior to the fair. Members have the option to decorate the horse, as they see fit. The class will be held prior to the Junior Fair Horse Show beginning at 10:00 am. Members will be asked to ride their stick horse into the arena and demonstrate how a horse walks, trots, canters, turns around, stops and backs up. Each member will be recognized for his or her participation in the class. There is also another activity at the fair for all Cloverbud members on Thursday, September 10 approximately 3 pm at the tent next to the Junior Fair building. Ask your advisors more about this closer to the fair. Horseless Horse Project Judging – The horseless project judging will be held on Tuesday, September 2. Please review with your advisor the guidelines for that project that are in the 2015 Project Completion and Fair Requirements for Highland County 4-H. Horseless project members may pre-register July 17 on Entry Day or by mail no later than August 15, but they will need to bring in their display on Saturday, September 5, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm at the Junior Fair Building across from the horse barn. A judging schedule for Horseless Horse with approximate times will be mailed out in August. You will find the following enclosures:

Highland County 4-H Horse Rules and Clarifications Horse Clarification Rules Sign Off PAS Standards State Fair Class List PAS Form for Youth Going to Other Counties to Qualify 2015 Horse Barn Rules Fair Book Horse Classes and Rules Horse Identification Form – required each year Permission to Participate Form – required each year Fair Emergency Cards

Please remember that a "Highland County 4-H Horse Project Identification Form" and pictures MUST be on file for each horse used in the project. New forms are required to be completed each year. I can truly say that there are no more dedicated parents than horse parents. Work with your children to have positive attitudes about winning and losing. Remember it is one judge’s call at one show, whether it is the PAS, Junior Fair, or the Versatility. Your advisors and I want to see our Highland County horse members do well, but we would much rather have a blue ribbon boy and girl who feels

good about themselves and what they have done than a winning horse. Good sportsmanship should be second nature in our 4-H and FFA members toward both members of their own club and their competitors. If you have questions, please contact your organizational advisor or Donna Griffith, Show Steward at 937-466-2330 or me at 937-393-1918. Sincerely,

Kathy Bruynis Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development OSU Extension, Highland County KB/tlc Enclosure

2015 HIGHLAND COUNTY 4-H HORSE RULES

INTERPRETATION AND CLARIFICATION

The Highland County 4-H Horse Committee, made up of the 4-H horse club advisors of Highland County and the 4-H Extension Professional, would like to remind all 4-H horse club members and parents the following interpretation of training, ownership and on premises possession. Parents and exhibitors are encouraged to review the rules in the most current copy of the "Uniform Horse Rules", also.

1) 4-H members must be enrolled in a Highland County 4-H club with horse and/or pony projects by APRIL 1, 2015.

2) To qualify for state fair a member must be in good standing with their club and have attended a minimum of 3 meetings and 1 practice and for the Junior Fair Horse Show a minimum of 8 meetings must have been attended, and 3 of those must be practices.

3) The age of the exhibitor is determined as of January 1, 2015.

4) 4-H horse exhibitors carrying horses and ponies as 4-H projects must have attended a minimum of 6 meetings, and a minimum of 3 practices. Horses must be either owned by the member, member's immediate family, or leased and in the possession and continual care of the 4-H members by June 1, of the current year. Continual care does permit boarding an animal, provided the member is involved in feeding, cleaning and caring for the horse. Highland County 4-H members cannot share a project horse.

5) All horse lease contracts, horse IDs and production contracts must be turned in to the Highland County 4-H Extension Professional at Equine Registration Day on June 6, 2015 from 11 am to 1 pm to be eligible to show (NO EXCEPTIONS). Pictures of project horses will be taken at Equine Registration Day. Each 4-H member will be required to pay a $2.00 fee per horse for pictures at that time. 4-H members cannot enter or show more than 3 horses at the Highland County Fair. Leasing is not allowed for 4-H production projects.

6) Lessons, instruction and advice for the members are encouraged. As long as the member is present in a learning situation, such assistance can include occasional riding or handling of the horse by another person. It cannot include regular training and care of the horse within 30 days of competition in any county or state 4-H horse show. Showing a 4-H member's project animal in a class at a show is not considered training. If a project horse is shown by some one other than the 4-H'ers in an open or breed show within 30 days prior to the 4-H competition, the 4-H'er must be present and have shown the project horse in that show.

a) 4-H horses are not permitted to be under regular training and care of a professional trainer or other person after June 1, 2015 for 4-H members trying out for state fair and after July 25, 2015 for 4-H members not participating at the state fair qualifying but showing at the county fair horse show. 4-H members may receive instruction provided they are present and involved in the instruction.

b) 4-H horses are not permitted to be boarded for the purpose of training after June 1, 2015 for 4-H members trying out for state fair and after July 25, 2015, for 4-H members not trying out for state fair, but showing at the county fair horse shows.

c) After June 1, 2015 for members trying out for state fair and after July 25, 2015 for members not trying out for state fair, but showing at the county fair horse show, if the 4-H project horse is shown at a horse show by anyone other than the 4-H members, the 4-H member must also be present at this horse show and also show the horse at the show.

d) Failure to comply will result in disqualification of 4-H members from showing at the 2014 Qualifying Show and County Fair show.

7) Helmet Rule – All youth age 19 and under, participating in any 4-H equestrian activity, are required to wear

properly fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards with the chin harness securely fastened at all times while riding or driving an equine. This includes during the entire Highland County Fair from 8 am on Saturday, September 5, 2015 until the exhibitor leaves on Saturday, September 12, 2015.

It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian of the youth participant, to make sure that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel, and volunteer leaders are not responsible for checking headgear worn for such compliance.

The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel, and volunteer leaders make no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, about any protective headgear, and cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear, as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries in equestrian activities.

The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel, and volunteer leaders may, at his/her discretion, check a participant’s protective headgear for proper standards. If the youth is found to be wearing unapproved, defective, or improperly fitted headgear, he/she is not permitted to participate in riding or driving activities until proper headgear is acquired.

8) Only people showing an animal in a class at a show can ride that animal at the show. The violator and the horse will be disqualified from further participation at that show. (An exception can be made for children simply wanting to set on or ride a horse in a non-schooling manner).

a) Anyone found handling a horse in a training manner from the ground, other than the 4-H member, will cause the 4-H member and horse to be disqualified from further participation at that show. Training is not to be confused with helping a 4-H member if a horse poses a safety threat.

b) These rules apply to 4-H horse shows only.

9) 4-H horse members may be excused in certain cases (educational in nature, or due to illness of themselves or their horse) at the fair with permission from their horse club advisor, and the 4-H educator. Members should make this request as early as possible so arrangements can be made. However, if a project animal is shown by someone other than the 4-Her in an open or breed show within the 30 days prior to the 4-H competition, the 4-Her must be present and have shown the project horse in that show.

10) Concerning unsoundness (ex. lameness) and/or death. The 4-H Horse Committee requests a veterinarian’s certificate confirming death or disability be obtained. This is then presented to the County Extension professional, 4-H and Agriculture for the final decision concerning project completion, and the designation of another animal for qualifying and Jr. Fair Horse Show participation.

11) Inhumane (as determined by show management) methods of schooling or showing will not be allowed. Any fresh bleeding observed by the judge and caused by rider, tack or lack of control in a class will disqualify the exhibitor in that class.

12) The administration of any drug (including herbal preparations) that affects the central nervous system (stimulant or depressant) to a horse shown in any 4-H class is strictly prohibited.

a) Any exhibitor guilty of showing an animal under the influence of any prohibited drug, using any forbidden substance or failing to file a veterinarian's certificate prior to showing will be disqualified. He or she will forfeit all winnings for the show. Additional penalties may also be given by show management based on the situation.

13) The use of modern therapeutic measures for the health of the horse, including the use of nonsterodial anti-inflammatory drugs, is permitted unless the drug stimulates or depresses the horse. If used, a veterinarian’s certificate prescribing the drug must be filed with the show management prior to showing.

14) Use of any substance or methods that affects the normal movement of the tail is to be severely penalized. Tongue ties are also prohibited.

15) Forbidden substances or methods are not permissible. Horses must be made available for drug testing upon request of show management.

a) The administration of any drug affecting the central nervous system (stimulant or depressant) to a horse shown in any 4-H class is strictly prohibited.

b) The full use of modern therapeutic measures for the health of the horse, including the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, is permitted unless the drug may also stimulate or depress the circulatory, respiratory or nervous system. A veterinarian's certificate must be filed with show management prescribing the anti-inflammatory drug prior to showing.

c) The use of irritants (including blister, ginger or similar sore or pain inducing substances or devices) that affect the gait, carriage or performance of the horse is forbidden.

d) Horses must be made available for drug testing if requested. Failure to do so is an admission of guilt, and punishments will be according to previous section d.

e) Hair may be added to a horse’s mane or tail. How well it matches and is attached will be considered in showmanship classes.

16) Any 4-H member, parent, advisor, etc., caught administering said drugs will be disqualified from showing at the Highland County Fair horse shows for the year caught, plus one year following. Refer to Junior Fair Livestock rules on Tampering and/or Misrepresentation.

17) The judge will dismiss from the ring any entry he or she feels is unruly or not in sufficient control for the safety of the handler or other exhibitors.

18) No person other than the exhibitors and show officials will be allowed in the ring while any class is being judged without permission of the show manager except in the case that the ring crew is needed.

19) The 4-H horse show must have a steward who will interpret and clarify rules. Any exhibitor wishing to discuss any matter with the judge must first contact the steward who may approve and arrange such an appointment.

20) Un-sportsmanlike conduct toward judges, show management or exhibitors or physical abuse of the project horse will not be tolerated. Violators will be dismissed from the show by the show manager.

21) Horses are not permitted to show in pony classes. Once the height of the animal is established and the class (horse or pony) that the animal is to be shown in is determined, switches cannot be made. (For example, if a 4-H member's animal measures to be a pony and he or she chooses to show it in a horse class, he or she cannot switch to a pony class at any other Highland County 4-H horse show during the calendar year of 2015).

22) In order to enter or show in a Production class at the Highland County Fair, the 4-H member must be between the ages of 13 to 19. 23) When horses are entered on Entry Day, July 17, 2015, the 4-H member must give the name of the club they want to be stalled with if they are in more than one club. The number of stalls assigned to each club in the horse barn during the County Fair is determined by the number of horses each 4-H member enters on Entry Day. 24) Horses will arrive at the Highland County Fair between 10 am and 4 pm on Saturday, September 5, 2015 and they will be released on Friday, September 11, 2015 beginning at 3 pm. All horses must be removed by 12 noon on Saturday, September 12, 2015 unless showing that day. 25) Horses may be turned out in the 4-H practice arena or the make-up arena during the Fair as long as: there is adult supervision, no one is waiting to ride or lunge their horse, all gates are closed and securely latched, the horse is wearing a halter, and if after dark, the arena lights are on.

26) Procedures for handling horse show complaints and protests are as follows:

a) Complaints will be handled through the show steward, who will clarify rules and arrange for the exhibitor to visit with the judge if they think the request in justified.

b) If any complaint cannot be resolved at the steward level, a written protest should be filed with show management.

i) Protests must be made in writing and signed by party or parties making the protest.

ii) A $100.00 fee must accompany the protest. The fee will be retained by the show management and used to pay the costs of investigating the protest.

iii) The protest and fee must be filed with the show manager the same day of the show. The protest will be considered at the time designated by the show manager and will include the accused, the accuser, the show steward and Extension representative and any other needed parties. If any party cannot attend, a representative must be sent.

iv) A judge's decision on how a class is placed or a decision on disqualification of an exhibitor based on their interpretation of the rules for that class shall not be protested.

27) The 4-H Horse Committee and County 4-H Extension Professional shall have the authority to interpret and enforce all rules according to the best interests of 4-H members and those concerned. This Committee and 4-H Professional will determine the eligibility of any youth in question. Highland County Rules and Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows, copyright 2015, will be followed. All decisions will be final.

2015

HORSE RULES INTERPRETATION AND CLARIFICATION MEMBER FORM

I have read the attached Highland County 4-H/FFA Horse rules, their interpretation and clarification, plus attachments. I fully understand the implications of the attached rules and the penalties involved. Members Signature Date Parents/Guardian Signature Date

Club Name

The above signed statement should be in the hands of the 4-H organizational / FFA advisor, no later than June 6, 2015.

PAS$–$PERFORMANCE$AGAINST$THE$STANDARD$PROGRAM$2015$STATE$FAIR$QUALIFICATIONS

Note:$$Shaded$areas$represent$changes$in$scores/times$from$previous$year.$$

The$rules$for$the$program$for$2015$will$be$as$follows:$

1. At%the%beginning%of%the%year%the%youth%determines%in%which%State%Fair%classes%they%want%to%qualify.%%They%are%limited%to%four%classes.%%The%four%classes%may%be%any%of%the%classes%offered%at%State%Fair.%%The%following%is%a%list%of%all%State%Fair%classes%to%be%offered%in%2015%and%the%minimum%scores/or%maximum%times%to%qualify%for%these%classes:%

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% SCORE$ % SCORE$

WESTERN$CLASSES$ JR$ SR$ HUNTER$CLASSES$ JR$ SR$

SHOWMANSHIP%% 90% 90% SHOWMANSHIP%% 90% 90%HORSEMANSHIP%% 85% 85% EQUITATION%% 85% 85%WESTERN%PLEASURE%% 85% 85% HUNTER%UNDER%SADDLE% 85% 85%RANCH%PLEASURE% 85% 85% EQUITATION/FENCES% 75% 75%REINING% 65% 65% WORKING%HUNTER% 75% 75%TRAIL/TRAIL%INVHAND% 65% 65% HUNTER%HACK% 80% 80%WESTERN%RIDING% 65% 65% SMALL%EQUINE%HUNTER% 75% 75%

% SMALL%EQUINE%JUMPER% 0%FAULTS%% %

% SCORE$ % SCORE$

SADDLE$SEAT$CLASSES$ JR$ SR$ DRAFT$CLASSES$ JR$ SR$

SHOWMANSHIP%% 90% 90% SHOWMANSHIP%% 90% 90%EQUITATION% 85% 85% DRAFT%HORSE%DRIVING% 85%ENGLISH%PLEASURE%% 85% 85% DRAFT%PONY%DRIVING% 85%EASY%GAITED%PLEASURE%(no%trot)% 85% 85% PLEASURE%DRIVING% 85%EASY%GAITED%EQUITATION% 85% 85% LIGHT%HORSE%DRIVING% 85%DRIVING%REINSMANSHIP%%DRAFT%OR%LIGHT%

85% 85% LIGHT%PONY%DRIVING% 85%

GROUND%ROPING% ALL%AGES%75%%(90%out%of%120%points)%

%

GYMKHANA%CLASSES%–%Time%given%is%maximum%time%in%seconds.%%The%judge%has%the%right%to%increase%the%maximum%time,%but%is%limited%to%one%second%for%poor%arena%conditions%or%two%seconds%for%extremely%poor%arena%conditions.%%$BARREL$PATTERN$ A$

Sec.$

B$

Sec.$

C$

Sec.$

D$

Sec.$

PONY%or%JUNIORS% 22.5% 21.0% 20.0% 18.5%SENIORS% 21.5% 20.0% 19.0% 17.5%$

POLES$ Sec.% STAKES$RACE$ Sec.%PONIES%or%JUNIORS% 25.5% PONIES%or%JUNIORS% 18.5%SENIORS% 24.5% SENIORS% 18%$

KEYHOLE$RACE$ Sec.%PONIES%or%JUNIORS% 10.5%SENIORS% 10.0%

PAS$–$PERFORMANCE$AGAINST$THE$STANDARD$PROGRAM$2015$STATE$FAIR$QUALIFICATIONS

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2. After%the%youth%turn%in%their%class%choices%for%State%Fair%qualification,%the$county$needs$to$develop$a$qualifying$show$for$all$classes$in$which$youth$want$to$try$out.$$Classes%need%to%be%subdivided%as%they%are%for%State%Fair%with%the%exception%that%you%need%not%divide%showmanship,%horsemanship,%or%equitation%classes%into%as%many%age%classes%as%is%done%at%State%Fair.%%Riding/driving%classes%should%be%divided%so%that%a%judge%needs%not%evaluate%more%than%approximately%%ten%(10)%youth%at%a%time.%%If%the%show%has%classes%that%mix%junior%and%senior%youth,%be%sure%to%apply%junior%standards%to%juniors%and%senior%standards%to%seniors.%

3. A%county%(or%group%of%counties)%may%offer%up%to%two%shows%or%have%two%judges%at%one%show.%%In%a%show%with%two%judges,%the%scores%should%not%be%averaged.%%Counties%must%hire%judges%approved%to%judge%PAS%shows%from%the%current%year’s%Ohio%4VH%Horse%Show%Judges%List.%%PAS%approved%judges%have%passed%the%certification%requirements%that%are%consistent%with%requirements%for%Beginner%and%Experienced%Ohio%4VH%Horse%Show%Judges%(minimum%85%%on%the%written%exam%and%minimum%80%%on%live/video%judging).%%This%list%can%be%found%online%at%http://horse.osu.edu.%

4. Gymkhana%classes%–%Riders%get%one%run%(attempt)%per%class%in%a%show%to%qualify%unless%county%or%counties%are%using%one%show%with%two%judges%to%qualify%youth.%%Then%the%youth%may%have%two%attempts%(runs)%as%long%as%they%are%not%disqualified%in%the%first%run.%If%the%youth%receives%a%no%time%in%their%first%run%then%they%are%still%eligible%for%their%second%run.%If%the%youth%receives%a%disqualification%in%their%first%run%then%they%do%not%receive%a%second%run.%

5. See%current%rule%book%for%requirements%for%all%classes.%6. A%horse%cannot%show%at%State%Fair%in%both%Trail%InVHand%and%in%Trail%classes.%7. A%horse%cannot%show%at%State%Fair%in%both%Western%Pleasure%and%Ranch%Pleasure%classes.%8. Showmanship%and%Horsemanship/Equitation%classes%must%include%a%pattern%to%qualify%a%youth%for%State%

Fair.%%Refer%to%the%patterns%included%in%this%document.%%%9. A%county%may%have%requirements%for%youth%to%complete%before%they%may%enter%State%Fair%qualifying%

shows%(i.e.%written%tests,%interview%judging,%club%meeting%attendance,%etc.).%10. The%show%committee%must%have%class%score%sheets%printed%for%the%judge%when%he/she%gets%to%the%show.%%

These%sheets%are%available%on%the%internet%site:%%http://horse.osu.edu.%%The%judge%will%score%the%youth%in%the%classes.%%As%the%sheets%are%turned%in,%someone%from%the%show%committee%should%sum%the%scores.%%These%scores%can%then%be%compared%to%the%required%standards%scores%to%determine%if%the%youth%qualified%in%that%class%for%State%Fair.%%Post%the%scores%as%soon%as%possible%after%the%class%is%held%so%youth%know%what%they%have%to%do%in%future%classes%to%qualify.%%If%the%judge%gets%to%a%point%in%the%scoring%that%they%know%a%youth%will%definitely%not%qualify%for%State%Fair,%they%may%place%a%NQ%(not%qualified)%in%the%total%score%box%on%the%evaluation%sheet%and%quit%keeping%score%on%that%youth.%

11. PAS%qualifying%scores%must%be%included%on%the%county’s%entry%form%submitted%to%the%Ohio%State%Fair%entry%department%by%12:00pm%Monday,%July%13th,%2015.%

12. PAS%classes%should%not%be%placed.%%If%you%wish%to%give%awards,%give%awards%based%on%score%received%(i.e.%If%a%youth%scores%a%90%in%showmanship,%they%get%an%award%indicating%excellence%in%that%class.).%

13. A%youth%may%only%use%one%horse%to%try%out%in%PAS%shows%and%cannot%replace%a%horse%for%any%reason%after%they%have%shown%in%their%first%PAS%class.%

14. A%youth%must%qualify%in%any%two%(2)%classes%in%order%to%compete%in%the%State%Fair%Junior%Horse%Show.%%If%they%qualify%in%more%than%two%classes,%the%youth%can%select%which%classes%(maximum%of%three,%not%including%Ground%Roping%or%maximum%of%four%if%including%Ground%Roping)%they%will%enter%in%the%State%Fair%Junior%Horse%Show.%%At%the%State%Fair%Junior%Horse%Show,%youth%will%only%be%allowed%to%show%in%classes%for%which%they%qualified.%%Youth$should$review$the$2015$State$Fair$junior$Horse$Show$schedule$carefully$for$potential$class$conflicts$when$selecting$their$classes.$$At$State$Fair,$classes$will$not$be$held$for$class$

conflicts.$

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PAS$–$PERFORMANCE$AGAINST$THE$STANDARD$PROGRAM$2015$STATE$FAIR$QUALIFICATIONS

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15. Exhibitors%that%have%animals%that%are%of%incorrect%size%for%the%entered%class,%they%will%be%moved%to%the%correct%class.%

16. Due%to%the%expense%of%conducting%horse%shows,%some%counties%may%find%it%desirable%to%have%a%show%that%includes%classes%that%are%not%judged%by%PAS%standards.%%This%is%acceptable;%however,%PAS%classes%may%not%be%combined%with%other%classes.%

17. Entry%fees%may%be%charged%for%PAS%State%Fair%qualifying%shows/classes%to%help%cover%the%expense%of%these%classes.%

18. Multiple%counties%are%encouraged%to%have%joint%qualifying%shows%to%help%decrease%the%cost%of%the%shows.%19. Counties%can%send%their%youth%to%another%county%to%qualify%for%any%reason,%but%the%following%guidelines%

must%be%followed:%a. The%reason%must%be%acceptable%to%the%Extension%Professional%in%both%counties%involved.%b. The%Extension%Professional%is%responsible%for%the%entries%being%sent%to%State%Fair%by%the%entry%

deadline.%%If%a%youth%qualifies%out%of%county,%the%home%Extension%Professional%must%make%the%entry%by%the%deadline.%%It%is%the%responsibility%of%the%youth%to%get%the%qualification%results%to%their%local%Extension%Professional.%

c. The%youth%will%pay%the%county%to%which%they%go%a%minimum%of%$10%per%class%entered%to%cover%the%costs%of%their%participation.%

d. A%youth%cannot%compete%in%more%than%two%(2)%PAS%shows%or%one%PAS%show%with%two%judges.%e. A%county%could%elect%to%send%all%of%their%youth%to%one%or%two%PAS%shows%instead%of%holding%a%PAS%

show%in%their%county.%%Rules%aVd%apply.%f. If%a%county%only%offers%one%PAS%show%with%one%judge,%and%a%youth%wants%to%go%to%an%additional%

PAS%show,%they%may.%%Rules%aVd%apply.%g. An%OutVofVCounty%PAS%form%is%available%online%at%http://horse.osu.edu.%%

20. Show%management%should%not%expect%judges%to%give%comments%to%youth%in%PAS%classes%since%the%youth%can%see%their%evaluation%on%the%posted%score%sheets.%

21. Easy%Gaited%horses%may%not%show%in%classes%requiring%a%trot.%%Correct%tack%and%attire%for%Easy%Gaited%Equitation%and%Easy%Gaited%Pleasure%is%Saddle%Seat%or%Western%tack%and%attire,%respectively.%%Easy$Gaited$classes$for$State$Fair$will$be$two$gaited$classes$(no$canter).%%Gaits%will%be%a%Show%Walk%and%a%Show%Gait.%%County%qualifying%classes%will%also%be%two%gaited.%%In%Easy%Gaited%Pleasure,%the%Show%Gait%will%be%worth%70%points%since%they%do%not%canter.%

22. A%youth%may%show%in%draft%(horse%or%pony)%or%light%(horse%or%pony)%driving,%but%not%both.%%A%heavy%harness%is%expected%in%draft%classes%while%a%light%harness%is%expected%in%light%horse/pony%driving%classes.%

23. Patterns$for$2015$PAS$qualifying$classes$are$included$at$the$end$of$this$document.$$These$patterns$are$

the$only$patterns$to$be$used$for$PAS$classes$in$2015.%%In%addition%to%these%patterns,%the%following%rules%will%apply%for%the%specified%classes:%

%PAS$Qualifying$Showmanship$Rules$

a. A%judge%may%ask%the%exhibitor%questions%about%the%project%animal%or%have%them%point%out%parts%of%the%horse%in%any%age%showmanship%class%to%help%break%ties.%

b. A%judge%may%bring%the%class%into%the%arena%and%then%do%the%pattern,%or%they%may%work%the%youth%as%they%enter%the%arena.%%Draft%horses%are%an%exception%in%that%they%will%always%come%into%the%arena%and%work%out%of%the%line.%

$ $

$ PAS$Qualifying$Horsemanship/Equitation$Rules$

a. For%Western%Horsemanship%and%Hunter%Equitation,%the%judge%may%work%the%pattern%as%the%rider%enters%the%area%and%then%bring%either%the%finalist%or%the%whole%class%back%for%rail%work.%%They%may%work%the%rail%first%and%do%the%pattern%afterward%for%any%Horsemanship/Equitation%class.%%Saddle%Seat%and%Easy%Gaited%Equitation%will%always%work%the%rail%first.%

Legend&for&Pa,erns&

Walk%or%Hand%Gallop %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%or%%

Trot,%Jog%or%Show%Gait%

Si6ng%Trot%

Extended%Trot%or%Jog%

Canter%or%Lope%or%Hand%Gallop%

Back%

Markers%

Sidepass%

or%

READ&instruc6ons&carefully,&diagrams&may&be&abbreviated&&

or%

When&a&pa,ern&is&finished,&either&line&up&or&exit&the&arena&as&directed&by&the&ring&steward.&

Judge%

Hunter&Hack&

1.  Fences%are%set%~72%feet%apart.%2.  AIer%second%fence,%hand%gallop%to%

marker.%3.  Stop%and%back%at%least%5%steps.%%

4.  Drop%your%reins%to%signal%compleQon.%

Entrance%Gate%

Start%

Intermediate&Equita6on&Over&Fences&&&Low&Working&Hunter&

Entrance%Gate%

5%

6%

3%

4%

1%

2%

7%

8%

Fence&Heights:&&&Horse%and%Medium/Large%Pony%–%2’3”%Small%Pony%–%2’%

Exit%Gate%

Advanced&Equita6on&Over&Fences&&&Regular&Hunter&Over&Fences&

Entrance%Gate%

5%

6%

3%

4%

1%

2%

7%

8%

Fence&Heights:&&&Horse%and%Medium/Large%Pony%–%2’6”%Small%Pony%–%2’%

Exit%Gate%

Small&Equine&Hunter&&&Jumper&In&Hand&

Entrance/Exit%Gate%

3%

4%

1%

2%

Fence&Heights:&&&12Y24”%

Western&Showmanship%

1.  Be%ready%at%A.%2.  When%acknowledged,%trot%to%and%around%

B.%3.  Halfway%to%Judge,%stop%and%execute%a%

360°%%turn.%

4.  Walk%to%Judge%and%set%up%for%inspecQon.%

5.  When%dismissed%turn%90°%and%back%half%a%circle%around%Judge.%

6.  Trot%to%exit.%

Entrance%Gate%

Western&Horsemanship&

1.  Jog%from%A%to%B.%2.  Extend%the%jog%at%B%and%circle%to%the%

right%at%the%extended%jog.%3.  AIer%compleQng%circle,%lope%leI%lead%

from%B%to%C.%

4.  Change%leads%between%C%and%D.%

5.  Lope%on%the%right%lead%to%E.%

6.  Stop%at%E%and%back%one%horse%length.%

Entrance%Gate%

E%

Hunter&Showmanship&

**%Be%ready%at%A**%

1.  Trot%to%and%around%B.%

2.  Walk%from%B%unQl%past%judge.%

3.  Back%%unQl%horse’s%hip%is%even%with%Judge.%

4.  Perform%a%90°%turn.%

5.  Trot%to%Judge.%

6.  Stop%and%set%up%for%inspecQon.%

7.  When%dismissed,%perform%a%270°%turn.%

8.  Walk%straight%away%from%Judge.%Judge%

Entrance%Gate%

Hunt&Seat&Equita6on&

1.  Be%ready%at%A.%2.  Trot%on%the%leI%diagonal%halfway%to%B.%3.  Canter%half%a%circle%on%the%right%lead%to%the%

right%to%C.%4.  Perform%a%simple%lead%change%at%C.%5.  Canter%on%the%leI%lead%unQl%even%with%A.%6.  Stop%when%even%with%A%and%back%

approximately%one%horse%length.%7.  Perform%a%180°%turn%on%the%forehand%to%the%

leI.%8.  Walk%unQl%even%with%C.%9.  At%C,%rising%trot%on%the%right%diagonal%unQl%

even%with%B.%Trot%around%the%corner%toward%B.%

10.  ConQnue%to%trot%past%B.%

**%Pa`ern%is%over%once%you%have%passed%B%at%the%trot**%

DraN&Showmanship&

1.  Enter%arena%and%line%horse%up%on%a%¾%view%facing%the%arena%fence.%

2.  When%judge%signals,%back%horse%5%steps%off%wall,%turn%and%go%to%A.%

3.  As%horse%leaves%line%up%other%exhibitors%will%move%their%horses%down%the%wall%and%wait%for%judge’s%signal.%

4.  Walk%horse%away%from%A%to%B.%%Make%a%golf%club%turn%and%trot%to%Judge.%

5.  Pose%horse%for%inspecQon.%

6.  When%excused,%go%to%the%end%of%the%line%and%move%up%unQl%returned%to%the%original%posiQon.%

Judge%

Entrance%Gate%

Driving&Reinsmanship&

1.  Enter%at%a%walk%and%drive%with%leI%Qre%between%poles.%

2.  ConQnue%to%walk%through%L.%

3.  Trot%over%bridge.%

4.  At%box,%fan%turn%right%and%back%in.%

5.  Trot%out%and%conQnue%to%trot%through%weave%cones.%

6.  Trot%a%figureYeight%using%barrels%as%a%guide.%

7.  Exit%at%a%walk.%

bridge%

Entrance%Gate%

Easy&Gaited&&&Saddle&Type&Showmanship&

1.  Be%ready%at%A.%2.  When%acknowledged,%walk%halfway%to%

Judge.%3.  Stop%and%perform%a%90°%turn.%

4.  Back%approximately%one%horse%length.%

5.  Walk%unQl%even%with%Judge.%

6.  Trot%in%a%half%circle%to%Judge.%

7.  Stop%and%set%up%for%inspecQon.%

8.  When%dismissed,%perform%a%180°%turn%and%walk%straight%away%from%Judge.%

Easy&Gaited&Equita6on&

1.  Be%ready%at%A.%2.  Show%gait%to%and%around%B.%3.  Halfway%between%B%and%C,%break%to%a%

show%walk%and%show%walk%unQl%even%with%the%C.%

4.  Pick%up%the%show%gait%and%show%gait%around%C%and%D%back%to%B.%

5.  Stop%at%B%and%back%at%least%5%steps.%

Entrance%Gate%

Saddle&Seat&Equita6on&

1.  Canter%on%leI%lead%from%A%to%B.%2.  At%B%stop%and%back.%

3.  Walk%from%B%to%C.%

4.  At%C,%trot%a%figureYeight,%starQng%to%the%right.%

5.  At%C,%canter%on%the%right%lead%towards%D.%

6.  Stop%midway%between%C%and%D.%

7.  Drop%your%irons.%PosQng%trot%on%the%right%diagonal%to%D%and%stop.%

8.  Turn%90°%on%the%forehand%to%the%right.%Pick%up%your%irons.%

9.  Trot%to%the%lineup.%

Entrance%Gate%

Trail&

1.  Walk%to%and%work%gate.%2.  Jog%through%cones.%3.  %Lope%right%lead%to%poles.%4.  Jog%over%poles%into%chute.%5.  Back%the%L.%6.  Lope%leI%lead%out%of%chute%and%

over%poles.%7.  Side%pass%leI%over%poles.%8.  Walk%over%bridge,%poles%and%into%

box.%9.  Perform%a%360°%turn%to%the%right,%

walk%out%of%box%and%over%poles%to%finish.%

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Jog%Overs% Side%pass%Back%%

Box%

Bridge%

Lope%Overs%

Start%Finish%

Trail&InQHand&

1.  Jog%through%cones%and%over%poles%into%chute.%

2.  Back%the%L.%

3.  Jog%out%of%chute%and%over%poles.%

4.  Side%pass%leI%over%poles.%

5.  Walk%over%bridge,%poles%and%into%box.%

6.  Perform%a%360°%turn%to%the%right,%walk%out%of%box%and%over%poles%to%finish.%

uu%

uu%

uu%uu%

Jog%Overs% Side%pass%Back%%

Box%

Bridge%

Jog%Overs%

Start%Finish%

Reining&will&use&Pa,ern&C&on&page&51&of&your&Rulebook.&&&

Show&Office&will&not&provide&Rulebook&for&your&use.&

Western&Riding&will&use&pa,ern&on&page&54&of&your&Rulebook.&&&

Show&Office&will&not&provide&Rulebook&for&your&use.&

2015 HORSE BARN RULES

1. Arrival times: Saturday, September 5, 2015 – 10 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. No horses are to arrive early without prior approval from the Extension Educator and barn superintendent. Also, any horses arriving later than Saturday must have prior approval.

2. Departure time: Horse projects are released at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2015. Horses must be off the grounds by noon

Saturday, September 12, 2015 unless showing on Saturday. All stalls are to be cleaned before leaving or premiums will be forfeited.

3. Only 36" length, 24" width, 30" high show trunks may be kept in aisle way. 4. Barn closes at 11:00 pm every day of the fair. Everyone needs to be out of the barn by that time. 5. No wheelbarrows are to be left in aisle way. They must be stored in feed room or in your trailer. 6. Horses are NOT to be cleaned in aisle way. 7. There will be NO RIDING in the Horse barn or on the Midway. 8. No vehicle should be parked next to the barn or in the roadway. Any vehicle in violation will be towed at owner's expense. 9. NO SMOKING is permitted in the horse barn. 10. Stalls are to be cleaned daily by the exhibitor and horses fed and watered at least once a day. 11. No strings or trash should be placed in the manure pile. Use barn trash cans for all other debris. 12. Horse water should be disposed of properly – See your advisor. 13. Any Junior Fair members staying overnight MUST have an overnight pass. Failure to have a pass in their possession after the

curfew will result in dismissal from the grounds. A strict (12:00 Midnight) curfew will be enforced. 14. All horse stalls are to be cleaned out immediately after release. Any stalls not cleaned out before leaving will forfeit their

premium money. It would be best to get barn superintendents to check before leaving the fairgrounds. If not checked by the barn superintendents and found to be not cleaned out all premium money will be forfeited.

15. All winning horses of any class may be subjected to drug testing upon the discretion of the 4-H Horse Committee and Junior Fair

Board. Refer to the Junior Fair Rules on Misrepresentation in the fair book. 16. Anyone caught administering any drugs or medication without prior approval of the Junior Fair Board and the 4-H Horse

Committee will be dealt with according to revised code 901-19-04. 17. No horseplay in or around the horse barn area. 18. No running in the horse barn. 19. No water fights, or water balloons in or around the horse barn area. 20. There will be a 15- MINUTE time limit to bring feed onto the fair grounds. You must have a feed pass for the horse barn area.

There will be no duplicate passes given (ex. feed/camper car pass). There will be no parking inside the fenced area of the fairgrounds unless you are a judge, announcer, advisor, or show official.

21. Emergency phone #’s and an information card must be given to the barn superintendent in the event of an emergency situation

with your horse or horses. The barn superintendents reserve the right to contact a veterinarian in the event of no phone # or in the event that no one can be contacted.

22. A halter and lead rope must be hung on the stall front whenever the horse is in the stall. 23. No sleeping in horse trailers behind the horse barn overnight. If you intend to sleep in your horse trailer you must park in the

camping area and pay the required charge. All youth staying overnight on the grounds must have a parent or guardian on the grounds.

24. There will be a designated area for farrier’s use. 25. No swearing or profanity in or around the horse barn, children or adults. 26. For safety reasons, an adult must be present when working in any arena. 27. If you set up trail obstacles, barrels, jumps, cones, etc. in any of the arenas you must pick them up and put them away when

you are finished.

28. Horses may be turned out in the 4-H practice arena or in the make-up arena during the Fair as long as: there is adult supervision, no one is waiting to ride or lunge their horse, all gates are closed and securely latched, the horse is wearing a halter, and if after dark, the arena lights are on.

29. If a 4-H member is riding a horse at any time during the Highland County Fair from Saturday, September 5 to Saturday,

September 12, 2015, a safety helmet must be worn. That includes the practice arena, make up arena, show arena and to and from the arenas.

JUNIOR FAIR SADDLE HORSE SHOW MONDAY OF FAIR - BEGINNING AT 10:00 A.M.

Adult Supts: Donna Griffith, Tim Sheeley, Lora Kelly Jr. Supts: DEPT: J06 Junior Horse 10:00 a.m. Cloverbud Exhibition Class CLASS: 001 Horse

LOT: 001 Production, 13-18 yrs LOT: 002 Yearling Halter, 13-18 yrs LOT: 003 Yearling Lunge Line 13-18 yrs LOT: 004 English Showmanship 9-18 yrs LOT: 005 Walk Trot Showmanship, 10 yrs and under LOT: 006 Showmanship 9-13 yrs LOT: 007 Showmanship 14-18 yrs LOT: 008 Pony Showmanship 9-18 yrs. - cannot exceed 58" LOT: 009 Showmanship Sweepstakes - 1st & 2nd place winners of the above showmanship classes are

eligible, except Walk Trot LOT: 010 Miniature Horse and/or Pony Halter LOT: 011 Open Halter, 9-18 yrs - Junior Horse, 5 and under LOT: 012 Open Halter, 9-18 yrs. Senior Horse, 6 and over LOT: 013 Horseless Showmanship, 9-18 yrs. LOT: 014 Hunter Seat Equitation Over Fences LOT: 015 Hunter Hack LOT: 016 English Equitation 9-18 yrs. LOT: 017 English Pleasure 9-18 yrs. LOT: 018 Walk Trot Horsemanship, 10 yrs and under or 1st year showing LOT: 019 Walk Trot Pleasure, 10 yrs and under or 1st year showing LOT: 020 Pony Horsemanship 9-18 yrs. - cannot exceed 58" LOT: 021 Easy Gaited Equitation LOT: 022 Easy Gaited Pleasure LOT: 023 Horsemanship 9-13 yrs. LOT: 024 Horsemanship 14-18 yrs. LOT: 025 Horsemanship Sweepstakes - 1st & 2nd place winners of the above horsemanship and

equitation classes are eligible; except Walk-Trot. LOT: 026 Western Pleasure 9-13 yrs LOT: 027 Western Pleasure 14-18 yrs LOT: 028 Pony Pleasure 9-18 yrs LOT: 029 2 yr. old Snaffle Bit Pleasure 13-18 yrs LOT: 030 Ranch Horse Pleasure 9-18 yrs LOT: 031 Reining (Pattern C) LOT: 032 Western Riding 9 -13 years LOT: 033 Western Riding 14-18 years LOT: 034 Pleasure Driving (Horse or Pony 9-18 years) LOT: 035 Trail (Horse & Pony), 9-13 yrs. LOT: 036 Trail (Horse & Pony), 14-18 yrs.

PREMIUMS: A - $5.00 B - $4.00 C - $3.00

HORSE SHOW RULES: 1. All classes are open to 4-H horse clubs and FFA Chapters. Horse exhibitors are encouraged to show in both

showmanship and horsemanship with the exception of horseless.

2. Exhibitor must lead his own colt in Production Class, and another junior fair member must lead mare. The colt is to be led in front of the mare.

3. Jr. Fair Production Class 001, Lot 001 may be shown out of trailer and not stalled. 4. Production & Yearling: conditioning, fitting; showmanship, manners and training of horse, 10%; conformation,

90% 5. Showmanship (English & Western): Appearance of animal - 30%; Appearance of exhibitor - 10%; Show the

Animal - 60% 6. Placing will be 75% on Horsemanship and Equitation and 25% on grooming. 7. Horse show classes listed above are subject to change in relationship to age groups according to the number of

entries. The decision will be made by the horse committee and the extension educator. 8. Yearling Lunge Line Class Rules: a. Exhibitors enter the ring one at a time. b. When the whistle blows, 90 seconds are allowed to walk, trot and lope both directions. The exhibitor determines when he has displayed to his advantage. c. After all exhibitors have lunged their entries, they are shown as a halter class and judged on conformation

suitable to a performance horse. For the conformation judging, the exhibitor may use a lead shank in place of the lunge line. The lead shank or lunge line chain can be used under the chin, over the nose or hanging from the halter.

d. If the entry is thought to be a hunt seat prospect, it is braided and shown at the walk, trot, and canter. e. Judges are instructed to judge 70% on way of going suitable to a pleasure horse and 30% on conformation

suitable to a pleasure horse. Breaks of gait and momentary lapses of attention are not to be penalized unless it is thought to be an indication of bad mindedness.

f. Entry to be shown in a show halter with a lunge line attached to the halter by the side ring or center ring. Lunge line not to go over or under the chin, or over the poll.

g. Exhibitors are to dress appropriately as if presenting a halter horse in AQHA competition. If hunt seat exhibitors desire to dress in hunt seat attire, it is not prohibited.

9. Only 36" length, 24" width, 30" high, show trunks may be kept in aisles. 10. Horses are not to be cleaned in aisles. 11. Exhibitors are responsible for the care and feeding of horses while at the fair. 12. Exhibitors are to furnish their own bedding for stalls. 13. There will be no riding in the horse barn or on the midway. 14. All junior fair horse projects must be on the fairgrounds the first Saturday of fair between 10 am and 4 pm.

Horse projects are released at 3:00 p.m. Friday. Horses must be off the grounds by noon Saturday unless showing on Saturday. All stalls are to be cleaned before leaving or premiums will be forfeited.

15. If you qualify more than one horse for the champion horsemanship and showmanship you must select which horse to show.

16. Any exhibitor or parent wishing to discuss any matter with the judge must first contact the Steward who may approve and arrange such an appointment.

17. Chaps will be optional. 18. The following rule applies to the first Saturday of fair through the last Saturday of fair: All youth age 19 and

under, participating in any 4-H equestrian activity, are required to wear properly fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards with the chin harness securely fastened at all times while riding or driving an equine. It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian of the youth participant, to make sure that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel, and volunteer leaders are not responsible for checking headgear worn for such compliance. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel, and volunteer leaders make no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, about any protective headgear, and cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear, as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries in equestrian activities. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel, and volunteer leaders may, at his/her discretion, check a participant’s protective headgear for proper standards. If the youth is found to be wearing unapproved, defective, or improperly fitted headgear, he/she is not permitted to participate in riding or driving activities until proper headgear is acquired.

19. To participate in the Snaffle Bit class the exhibitor must have bought or raised the animal, but it may only be trained by the exhibitor.

20. Parents, Trainers, or any other person will not be permitted to train, ride, or show a 4-H or FFA project at the County Fair with the exception of lunging. Once a Junior Fair Horse Exhibitor has completed their classes at the Fair this rule will not apply.

21. All winning horses of any class may be subjected to drug testing upon the discretion of the 4-H Horse Committee and the Highland County Jr. Fair Board. Refer to Jr. Fair rules on misrepresentation.

22. An adult must be present when any Jr. Fair member is working in any horse arena. 23. A two minute gate call will be enforced unless there has been a designated tack change. 24. Only the horses on deck for the next class are permitted in the make-up area. 25. Horses showing as ponies must be measured by the fair horse steward at Equine Registration Day. 26. No walk trot exhibitors in trail classes. 27. Walk/Trot classes are for exhibitors 9 to 10 years old or if older than age 10 for first year showing. 28. If showing Walk/Trot you may show in Walk/Trot classes only which would include Walk/Trot Showmanship, Walk/Trot Horsemanship, Walk/Trot Pleasure, and Walk/Trot Barrels. You cannot show in any 9 to 13, 14 to 18, Pony, or English classes including Showmanship, Equitation, Horsemanship, Pleasure, Jumping, Trail, Reining, Western Riding, Gymkhana, and Versatility. 29. For Jumping classes there will be no warm up jumping in the show arena. Once a contestant enters the arena they will be judged. There will be one warm up jump set up in the make-up arena prior to the jumping classes. 30. Fences will be set at 2’ for horses and 1’8” for ponies in Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences and Hunter Hack classes. 31. An exhibitor cannot show the same horse in western pleasure and ranch horse pleasure at the same show. 32. All arenas will close at 11 pm each night. 33. Horses may be turned out in the 4-H practice arena or make-up arena during the fair as long as: there is adult supervision, no one is waiting to ride or lunge their horse, all gates are closed and securely latched, the horse is wearing a halter, and if after the dark the arena lights are on. 34. Make sure all cones, trail obstacles, barrels, jumps, etc. are picked up out of the arenas and put away when finished. 35. Each horse must have a halter and lead rope attached to the outside of their stall in a conspicuous place whenever the horse is in the stall.

JUNIOR FAIR CALF ROPING AND GYMKHANA WEDNESDAY OF FAIR

Roping: 9:00 a.m. Gymkhana: 12:00 noon (or immediately after roping)

Jr. Fair Horse Arena Adult Supts: Jane McCoy, Jeff McCoy DEPT: J07 Junior Roping, Gymkhana & Versatility CLASS: 020 Ground Roping

LOT: 001 9-13 as of Jan 1 current year, Beginner LOT: 002 9-13 as of Jan 1 current year, Advanced LOT: 003 14-18 as of Jan 1 current year

CLASS: 021 Goat Tying LOT: 001 9-13 Boys, Beginner LOT: 002 9-13 Boys, Advanced LOT: 003 9-13 Girls, Beginner LOT: 004 9-13 Girls, Advanced PREMIUMS: A $3.00 B $2.00 C $1.00 LOT: 005 14-18 Girls CLASS: 022 Moving Dummy Breakaway LOT: 001 9-13, Beginner LOT: 002 9-13, Advanced LOT: 003 14-18 CLASS: 023 Break Away Roping

LOT: 001 9-13 LOT: 002 14-18

CLASS: 024 Calf Roping LOT: 001 Boys Calf Roping, 14-18 CLASS: 025 Team Roping LOT: 001 Team Roping, boys & girls, 14-18 CLASS: 026 Pole Bending

LOT: 001 9-13 LOT: 002 14-18

CLASS: 027 Barrels LOT: 001 14-18 LOT: 002 9-13 yrs (must have shown 3 gaited) LOT: 003 walk trot, 10 yrs and under or 1st year showing

CLASS: 028 Stakes Race LOT: 001 14-18 LOT: 002 9-13 CLASS: 029 Keyhole LOT: 001 14-18 LOT: 002 9-13 PREMIUMS: A $5.00 B $4.00 C $3.00

RULES: 1. All rules listed in the Uniform Rules 4-H Horse Shows will be followed for roping and gymkhana classes 2. Crossing the time line before the pattern is finished is an automatic disqualification in the poles, barrels, stakes,

and keyhole. 3. Beginners (calf roping only) are 1st and 2nd year members with no previous experience except the Highland

County Fair. 4. Appointments are the same as for western horsemanship. 5. This activity is a one day event only. 6. Horses will be trailered on the day of the show and not stalled and removed following the show. 7. Youth are required to wear protective head gear as fully described above. See Horse Show Rules, #18. 8. All exhibitors must be a Junior Fair member in good standing and carrying a horse project in 4-H or FFA.

JUNIOR FAIR VERSATILITY SHOW TUESDAY OF FAIR - 5:00 P.M.

Sponsored by: Lowell’s Landscapes, 630 S. West St., Hillsboro, OH 45133 Adult Supts: Donna Griffith, Tim Sheeley, Lora Kelly Jr. Supts.: DEPT: J07 Junior Roping, Gymkhana & Versatility CLASS 030 LOT: 001 Versatility

English Equitation Western Horsemanship Trail Barrels

PREMIUMS: A - $5.00 B - $4.00 C - $3.00

RULES: 1. Deadline for versatility class entries is July 17th . 2. English tack may be used in Trail. Western type equipment must be used in barrels. 3. There will be a 3 minute time limit in completing the trail class and it will be scored on most obstacles

completed. 4. Once the first class begins, the participants and horses cannot leave the ring until the last class is completed.

5. Participants will have 5 minutes to change their clothes and tack between classes. Anyone who has not completed their changes in that time period will be disqualified. All changes of tack and clothes must be made inside the arena.

6. Each participant is allowed two helpers for the tack change between English Equitation and Western Horsemanship. One of these helpers must be a 4-H member and the other helper must be either a 4-H member or a parent. For the remaining tack changes one helper is allowed and that helper must be a 4-H member. Helpers will line up inside the arena along the fence and the timer will begin when the announcer releases the helpers to the exhibitors. Each exhibitor must provide their own wheelbarrow to transport tack into the arena.

7. Crossing the line before the pattern is finished is an automatic disqualification in the barrels. 8. No exhibitor is allowed to talk with any spectator and/or parents outside of the arena during the show or they

will be disqualified. If there is a problem, the exhibitor may speak to the ringmaster. 9. Three or more classes must be completed the night of the show or the show is canceled. If less than three, no

placings or awards will be presented. 10. Exhibitors must show in all four events (or three if show is shortened) in order to be placed in individual classes

and to be placed over all. 11. No cell phones are allowed in the show arena. Any exhibitor caught using a cell phone during the Versatility

Show will be disqualified. Trophies for 1st and 2nd places. Ribbons through 8th place.

4-H HORSE EXTREME TRAIL CHALLENGE

JR. FAIR HORSE ARENA 11 am Thursday of Fair

(followed by Freestyle Reining and Fun Show)

The Extreme Trail Challenge is a timed and judged competition through an obstacle course consisting of 6 to 16 obstacles requiring the contestants to demonstrate both horsemanship and speed. The safety of the contestant and the horse are always most important during this event. The Trail Challenge is open to current 4-H/FFA horse members riding their project horse. Entries must be made to Donna Griffith at 937-466-2330 or silverspurs411@yahoo.com by July 17 (same as county fair entry day). Western style clothing shall be worn by the contestants. Helmets are required, in accordance with helmet rule in 4-H rulebook, along with a long sleeved shirt, long pants, and boots. Chaps are optional. Western tack must be used on the horse (see 4-H Rulebook for acceptable tack). Two hands on the reins are not permitted unless using a snaffle bit (horses 5 years and under). Protective boots are allowed. Tie-downs are not allowed. Excessively touching the horse or hitting the horse at any time will cause disqualification. Fall of horse and/or rider while on course will cause disqualification. The contestant who completes the course with the most points in the least amount of time will win the Trail Challenge. A score is given for each obstacle. A score is also given for overall horsemanship. Each obstacle consists of three components which each horse and rider team will be judged on: the approach to the obstacle, the obstacle itself, and the departure from the obstacle. The judge will award points on a scale of 1 to 10 for the horse and riders performance through each obstacle based on the following criteria: horsemanship, cadence, control, horse’s attitude, and overall execution. Horse and rider will be required to complete obstacle within a given time in order to receive points. If an obstacle is not completed within the given time frame a whistle will be blown and the contestant must move on to the next obstacle. All contestants will have the opportunity to walk through (no horses) and review the course one hour before start time. The pattern will be posted at that time. Working order of contestants entered in the Trail Challenge will be by random draw. The following are obstacles that may be used for this event:

• Back thru a pattern of cones, logs, hay bales, etc. • Ride thru a narrow chute • Carry an object from one point to another • Lope circles: large/fast and small/slow

• Ground tie • Cross logs at a walk, trot or lope • Pull log with a rope • Mailbox • Slicker • Bridge • Gate • Pick up horses feet • Saddle and bridle horse • Rollbacks • Serpentine thru a pattern • Side pass • Spin in a box • Stops • Rope dummy calf head • Walk thru log jumble • Ride through water obstacle • Ride a straight line at a walk, trot or lope • Cross over a tarp

Awards will be given for 1st through 5th place. Extreme Trail Challenge will be sponsored by Stars Hollow Farm/Donna & Michael Griffith.

4-H FUN SHOW THURSDAY OF FAIR, 1:00 P.M.

OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EXTREME TRAIL CHALLENGE

Superintendents: 4-H Horse Advisors CLASSES:

1. Freestyle Reining 2. Golf Ball N Spoon 3. Crepe Paper Race 4. Speed Ball 5. Boxer Shorts Race 6. Ride-N-Run 7. Egg Toss

RULES: 1. $5.00 per person entry fee for the show. 2. One entry per class 3. Open to Highland County youth 8 years of age as of Jan 1 of current year and not have passed their 19th

birthday as of Jan. 1, current year. 4. Show Stewards - Highland Co. 4-H Horse Advisors 5. No whips or bats to be used 6. Each class will have four (4) divisions (except Egg Toss): a. 9 to 13 – Walk Trot b. 9 to 13 – 3-gaited c. 14 to 18 – Walk Trot d. 14 to 18 – 3-gaited

2015 Year

HIGHLAND COUNTY 4-H HORSE PROJECT IDENTIFICATION FORM

Complete one form per horse. NEW: Return to Highland County OSU Extension 4-H Educator at Equine Registration Day on June 6, 2015. Pictures of horse will be taken at that time.

4-H’ers Name ________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________ P.O. or Street Number City Zip

Phone _______________________ Age (as of Jan. 1) ______ 4-H Club ________________________________

Check the project(s) you are enrolled in with this horse.

___ 173 Horseless Horse – Who will this youth be paired with? (4-H’ers Name) ___________________________

___ 174 Beginning Horse Management – Beginner ___ 182/762 Horse Nutrition – Advanced

___ 175 Light Horse Selection – Intermediate ___ 184 Standardbred Horse – Intermediate

___ 177 Basic Horse Training – Intermediate ___ 185 Equine Reproduction & Genetics – Advanced

___ 180 Learning to Jump – Intermediate ___ 188 Trail Riding – Intermediate

___ 181 Draft Horse – Intermediate ___ 189 Dressage – Intermediate

Horse’s Name ______________________________________________________ Check if leased horse _________ (Attach Lease Agreement) Owner’s Name ___________________________________________________________________________________ Horse ______ Pony _____ Height _____ Sex _____ Age _____ Birth date _____________________ (Horse) MM/DD/YY Breed _______________________________________________ Registration No. ____________________________

STYLE OF RIDING (Check those applicable with this horse) ___ Western ___ Hunter Seat ___ Saddle Seat ___ Plantation ___ Racking ___ Walking Horse

___ Contest ___ Halter Production ___ Gaited Production ___ Snaffle Bit Production ___ Mare & Foal

___ Horseless Horse ___ Other (list) _______________________________________

Note: If trying out for state fair, you must also complete a PAS FORM FOR YOUTH GOING TO OTHER COUNTIES TO QUALIFY which requires the signature of the Highland County OSU Extension 4-H educator prior to competing in a PAS competition. After the competition, the 4-H member is then responsible for returning the form to the OSU Extension Office -Highland County by the scheduled deadline in order to be registered for the state fair.

By signing this Horse Identification Form, we the 4-H member and parents/guardians, agree to abide by the guidelines, rules, and laws set forth by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Highland County Senior Fairboard, Highland County 4-H Horse Committee, Highland County Advisory Committee and State 4-H Saddle Horse Committee. (This form must be signed by both 4-H member and parents/guardians.) Rules and Project Requirements are available online at http://horse.osu.edu/4h.html or via the OSU Extension Office.

Signature of 4-H Member __________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Parents/Guardians ______________________________________________________________________________

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OSU EXTENSION, HIGHLAND COUNTY 119 GOVERNOR FORAKER PLACE; SUITE 202

HILLSBORO, OHIO 45133 (937) 393-1918

Signed: (4-H Member)

Date

I, , have chosen to participate in the Ohio 4-H Horse Program and its related horse activities. I understand that this participation will involve contact with horses and may give rise to a risk of physical injury.

I am aware that:: A. Horses have a tendency to behave in ways which may result in injury, death, or loss to riders, or other persons in the immediate vicinity; B. Horses may react in an unpredictable way to sounds, sudden movement, unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals; C. Riding a horse may give rise to a risk of injury from hazards arising from the surface or subsurface of the ground in which these riding activities occur; D. While in the vicinity of a horse or while riding a horse, I may be involved in a collision with another horse, another animal, a person, or an object; E. Other participants in the program may fail to maintain control over a horse or fail to act within their abilities, thus causing harm to me or other participants; and F. Other participants in the program may act in a negligent manner, which could result in harm to me.

As parent or guardian I have discussed with my child the need to behave in a safe manner. I will make sure that my child wears appropriate clothing and footwear during horse activities. I further agree that my child shall be subject to the helmet policy.

In consideration for the opportunity to participate in club, county, district and state 4-H horse activities and the use of services and facilities made available through these 4-H horse activities, I do release and forever discharge for myself and my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, the Ohio 4-H Horse Program professional and volunteer leaders, agents, The Ohio State University and its Board of Trustees, its administrators, faculty and staff, from all claims, demands, and causes of action for personal injury or any other damage which may arise out of or be in any way related to my participation in this activity or program.

I understand that my child is not required to participate in any horse activity, but grant permission for him/her to do so, despite the possible risks. I recognize that by participating in these activities, as with any physical activity, my child may risk personal injury. I hereby attest and verify that I have been advised of the potential risks, that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in these activities, and that I assume any expense that may be incurred in the event of an accident, illness, or other incapacity, regardless of whether I have authorized such expenses. As a parent/guardian, I assume the same risk for myself, and other family members and friends present at these horse activities.

Signed: (Parent or Guardian)

Date

This form needs to be signed and on file for each youth participant in any 4-H horse program activity. The form needs to be signed each year and before a youth participates in the Ohio 4-H Horse Program Activities.

Under Ohio law, Section 2305.321 of the Revised Code, an equine activity sponsor, professional, volunteer, participant or other person is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in the equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.

Horse.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational

programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

Return to your local OSU Extension, 4-H Program Office

By: June 6, 2015 at Equine Registration Day

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN 4-H HORSE ACTIVITIES

DISCLOSURE AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS

4-H Equine Mandatory Helmet Use Policy All youth 19 years and under, participating in any 4-H equestrian

activity, are required to wear properly fitted protective headgear which

meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and

Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards with the chin

harness securely fastened at all times while riding or driving an equine.

It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian of the

youth participant, to make sure that the headgear worn complies with

appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for

equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition. The Ohio

4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Extension Personnel

and Volunteer Leaders are not responsible for checking headgear worn

for such compliance.

The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Extension

Personnel and Volunteer Leaders make no representation or warranty,

expressed or implied, about any protective headgear, and cautions

riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such

headgear, as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries in

equestrian activities.

The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Judges,

Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders may, at his/her discretion,

check a participant’s protective headgear for proper standards. If the

youth is found to be wearing unapproved, defective, or improperly

fitted headgear, he/she will not be permitted to participate in riding or

driving activities until proper headgear is acquired.

JUNIOR FAIR HORSE EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Horse’s Name (s) _________________________________ Stall # ___________

Exhibitor’s Name ___________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian ____________________________________________________

Phone # where you can be reached at night in case of emergency (____)________

Club/FFA Chapter __________________________________________________

In case of emergency and no one can be reached, I give permission for the “Barn Superintendent” to call a veterinarian at their discretion.

Preferred veterinary name & phone number ______________________________ __________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Parent / Guardian Signature

JUNIOR FAIR HORSE EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Horse’s Name (s) _________________________________ Stall # ___________

Exhibitor’s Name ___________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian ____________________________________________________

Phone # where you can be reached at night in case of emergency (____)________

Club/FFA Chapter __________________________________________________

In case of emergency and no one can be reached, I give permission for the “Barn Superintendent” to call a veterinarian at their discretion.

Preferred veterinary name & phone number ______________________________ __________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Parent / Guardian Signature