Kent County Fair Horse

Program2015

August 10-15

Thank you to our sponsors:

Banner Sponsors : 1 Stop AutoA Cantering CommotionACCAlliance Financial & Ins. CoAmeridae Kennel LLCAnema Family FriesiansApplied Textiles, IncBecker & SandersBioEnergyB-n-T TentsCar CityCedar Body ShopCedar Rock AutoCedar Sprints Mill & Supply Inc.Classic Chimney, LLCClassic Equine, LLCClassic Equine, LLCCN Sawdust/West Michigan Summer Horsefest/Equuswap USACompass Coach Inc.Country Cowboys 4H ClubCustom Components CorpDan Vos Construction CoDarrin OliverDiamond Sahara Equestrian ServicesDiscount TireDKD Dave Kwekel DevelopmentDLS Servicing ConsultantsEdward Jones Investments (of Lowell)Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding

Equine Medical LLCFox Ford MazdaGrand Valley Ventures IncHL Bolkema DecoratingJohn Berends, DVMKent Career Tech CenterKent County Sheriff DeptL&D Adhesives, Inc.Lacks Enterprises, IncLeather N LaceMaster Tech Services LLCMcDonald PlumbingMedicus HealthMichael Culp Agency, IncMIHA D5Ostrander siding and roofingOverhead DoorPay JunctionPfieffer CollisionPleune Service CompanyPridgeon & Clay, Inc.PURforms IncRed Barn MarketRed Flannel Saddle ClubRockford Restoration ServiceSignature PhotographySunset LogisticsTAGTed DeJong BuildersTHD Services

Windemuller ElectricWolverine World Wide

Combination Award Sponsors:

Novice Walk/Trot Saddle Seat Michael & Christina Rosloniec FamilyNovice Intermediate Saddle Seat Gordon & Jennifer AldrichJunior Intermediate Western The Meindertsma FamilyJunior Intermediate Hunt Seat on the Flat

The Meinderstma Family

Junior Intermediate Dressage The Meinderstma FamilyJunior Advanced Contesting Paul & Roberta CarverSenior Advanced Saddle Seat Kristen VanderHoffHorsemaster Trail Yob FamilyHorsemaster Hunter Over Fences Yob Family

Championship Showmanship Sponsors:

Novice Walk/Trot Michelle DavisNovice Intermediate Michelle DavisNovice Intermediate S’Doribook FarmNovice Advanced Kastner FamilyNovice Advanced Tim & Diana BauerHorsemaster Brian S. Nylaan D.D.S.

Championship Equitation Sponsors:

Novice Walk/Trot Michelle DavisNovice Intermediate Rob & Karey BenedictNovice Intermediate Michelle DavisNovice Advanced Barbara PaquetteJunior Intermediate Pay JunctionSenior Advanced Tom Otto’s Turkey FarmSenior Advanced Equest Center for Therapeutic RidingHorsemaster Brian S. Nylaan D.D.S.

Horsemaster Michelle Davis

State Delegates:

DeVos Construction Co. The Meinderstma FamilyAll Star Printing Steenwyk & Sons ExcavatingYob Family Dennis & Janie Keyser

Herdsmanship:

The Meindertsma Family Yob FamilySteark Cleaning Center Diana & Brent Canup

Best Decorated Barn:

The Meindertsma Family Mr. & Mrs. Don LouksPaul & Roberta Carver

Class Sponsors:

Saddle Seat Showmanship:

Novice Intermediate Lonie & Joan RichardsonNovice Intermediate Victor Dinsmoore & Matt TorresNovice Intermediate Janet GreenNovice Advanced Janice HoenerNovice Advanced Doug & Hazel Briggs

Western Showmanship:

Novice Walk/Trot John & Dorothy BredewegNovice Walk/Trot Papa & Mel FlachsNovice Walk/Trot Stan & Marney GoodrichNovice Intermediate L&D Adhesives IncNovice Intermediate Dave Bowkamp MasonryNovice Intermediate ICC ElectricNovice Intermediate S’Doribook Farm

Novice Advanced Robert BenedictNovice Advanced DeMann ConcreteSenior Intermediate Ron Bjork Farrier Service

Hunt Seat Showmanship:

Novice Walk/Trot Houseman’s Ice CreamNovice Intermediate In Memory of Shannon HannahNovice Intermediate Dave Bowkamp MasonryNovice Intermediate Esther & Doug CrowleyNovice Intermediate ICC ElectricNovice Advanced Robert BenedictNovice Advanced Grandpa & Grandma LaccaNovice Advanced Diana & Brent CanupSenior Intermediate Ron Bjork Farrier ServiceSenior Advanced Felisha Ann

Explorer Showmanship:

Breezy Day Ranch

Explorer Riding Pattern:

Breezy Day Ranch

Pole Bending:

Novice Intermediate Mary ClayNovice Intermediate Jeff & Stephanie BartonNovice Intermediate ICC ElectricNovice Intermediate Multi Serve Insurance RestorationNovice Advanced Pony Triple F RanchNovice Advanced DeMann ConcreteNovice Advanced Diana & Brent CanupJunior Intermediate Triple F RanchJunior Intermediate In Memory of Grandpa Gil VanWeeldenJunior Advanced Arnie & Char WatkinsJunior Advanced Gerald MullenSenior Intermediate Ron Bjork Farrier Service

Senior Advanced Classic Equine

Down & Back:

Novice Intermediate Mary ClayNovice Intermediate Jeff & Stephanie BartonNovice Intermediate S’Doribook FarmNovice Intermediate Multi Serve Insurance RestorationNovice Advanced Pony Triple F RanchNovice Advanced DeMann ConcreteNovice Advanced All Star Printing CompanyNovice Advanced Grandpa & Grandma LaccaNovice Advanced Kastner FamilyNovice Advanced Sitarski FamilyNovice Advanced Diana & Brent CanupJunior Intermediate Triple F RanchJunior Intermediate In Memory of Grandpa Gil VanWeeldenJunior Advanced Arnie & Char WatkinsJunior Advanced Gerald MullenSenior Intermediate Ron Bjork Farrier Service

Jumping:

Novice Intermediate The Foreman FamilyNovice Intermediate ICC Electric

Stick Horse Jumping:

ICC Electric

Hunter Hack:

Novice Advanced Grandpa & Grandma Lacca

Saddle Seat Pattern:

Novice Intermediate Robin Richardson

Saddle Seat Equitation:

Novice Intermediate Victor Dinsmoore & Matt TorresNovice Intermediate Robin RichardsonNovice Advanced Janice HoenerNovice Advanced Doug & Hazel Briggs

Saddle Seat Pleasure:

Victor Dinsmoore & Matt TorresDoug & Hazel BriggsChris & Kristen VanderHoff

Hunt Seat Pleasure:

Grade Pay JunctionPony The Foreman FamilyPony ICC ElectricArabian Frank & LeslieAQHA Brian S. Nylaan D.D.S.AQHA All Star Printing CompanyOther Registered Dave Bowkamp Masonry

Western Pleasure:

Grade Horse Kent City Dental CenterPony Triple F RanchPony Esther & Doug CrowleyPony ICC ElectricRegistered Color S’Doribook FarmArabian Chris & Kristen VanderHoffAQHA Triple F RanchAQHA Brian S. Nylaan D.D.S.AQHA All Star Printing CompanyNovice Walk/Trot Laninga ApplianceNovice Walk/Trot Papa & Mel Flachs

Hunt Seat Equitation:

Novice Walk/Trot Dean & Lowie BredewegNovice Walk/Trot Helen, Thomas, and Abby TichelaarNovice Intermediate Dave Bowkamp MasonryNovice Intermediate The Foreman FamilyNovice Advanced Robert BenedictNovice Advanced DeMann ConcreteNovice Advanced All Star Printing CompanySenior Advanced Felisha AnnSenior Advanced Frank & LeslieHorsemaster Brian S. Nylaan D.D.S.

Hunt Seat Riding Pattern:

Novice Intermediate Steenwyk & Sons ExcavatingNovice Advanced All Star Printing CompanySenior Advanced Felisha AnnHorsemaster Brian S. Nylaan D.D.S.

Saddle Seat Riding Pattern:

Novice Intermediate Victor Dinsmoore & Matt TorresNovice Intermediate Janet Green

Western Riding Pattern:

Novice Advanced Pony Triple F RanchNovice Intermediate Steenwyk & Sons ExcavatingNovice Intermediate S’Doribook FarmNovice Advanced All Star Printing CompanySenior Advanced Felisha AnnHorsemaster Brian S. Nylaan D.D.S.

Reining:

Novice Advanced Triple F RanchNovice Advanced DeMann ConcreteJunior Intermediate Triple F RanchSenior Advanced Frank & Leslie

Speed & Action:

Novice Intermediate Mary ClayNovice Intermediate Jeff & Stephanie BartonNovice Intermediate Multi Serve Insurance RestorationNovice Advanced Pony Triple F RanchNovice Advanced DeMann ConcreteNovice Advanced Diana & Brent CanupJunior Intermediate Triple F RanchJunior Intermediate In Memory of Grandpa Gil VanWeeldenJunior Advanced Kent City Dental CenterJunior Advanced Gerald MullenSenior Intermediate Ron Bjork Farrier ServiceSenior Advanced Classic Equine

Keyhole:

Novice Intermediate ICC ElectricNovice Intermediate Multi Serve Insurance RestorationNovice Advanced Pony Triple F RanchNovice Advanced DeMann ConcreteNovice Advanced Diana & Brent CanupJunior Intermediate Triple F RanchJunior Intermediate In Memory of Grandpa Gil VanWeeldenJunior Intermediate Pay JunctionJunior Advanced Kent City Dental CenterSenior Intermediate Ron Bjork Farrier ServiceSenior Advanced Classic Equine

Dressage Tests:

Novice Intermediate Steenwyk & Sons ExcavatingNovice Intermediate Lee Schab & Linda CooperNovice Intermediate ICC ElectricNovice Intermediate S’Doribook FarmNovice Advanced All Star Printing Company

Dressage Seat Equitation:

Novice Intermediate Lee Schab & Linda CooperNovice Intermediate Steenwyk & Sons ExcavatingNovice Advanced Robert Benedict

Western Equitation:

Novice Walk/Trot Holwerda Floral & GiftsNovice Walk/Trot Papa & Mel FlachsNovice Walk/Tort Carol HyzerNovice Intermediate Deena RogersNovice Intermediate Dave Bowkamp MasonryNovice Intermediate S’Doribook FarmNovice Advanced Robert BenedictNovice Advanced DeMann ConcreteNovice Advanced All Star Printing CompanyJunior Intermediate Triple F RanchSenior Advanced Tom Otto’s Turkey FarmSenior Advanced Felisha AnnSenior Advanced Frank & LeslieHorsemaster Brian S. Nylaan D.D.S.

Gymkhana Equitation:

Junior Intermediate Triple F RanchJunior Advanced Kent City Dental CenterSenior Intermediate Ron Bjork Farrier Service

Flag Race:

Novice Intermediate Mary ClayNovice Intermediate Jeff & Stephanie BartonNovice Intermediate Multi Serve Insurance RestorationNovice Advanced Pony Triple F RanchNovice Advanced DeMann ConcreteNovice Advanced All Star Printing CompanyNovice Advanced Diana & Brent CanupJunior Intermediate Triple F RanchJunior Advanced Arnie & Char WatkinsJunior Advanced Gerald MullenSenior Intermediate Ron Bjork Farrier ServiceSenior Advanced Classic Equine

Cloverleaf:

Novice Intermediate Mary ClayNovice Intermediate Jeff & Stephanie BartonNovice Intermediate Multi Serve Insurance RestorationNovice Advanced Pony Triple F RanchNovice Advanced DeMann ConcreteNovice Advanced All Star Printing CompanyNovice Advanced Diana & Brent CanupJunior Intermediate Triple F RanchJunior Intermediate In Memory of Grandpa Gil VanWeeldenJunior Advanced Kent City Dental CenterJunior Advanced Gerald MullenSenior Intermediate Ron Bjork Farrier ServiceSenior Advanced Classic Equine

Trail:

Novice Walk/Trot Michigan Trail Riders AssociationNovice Intermediate Esther & Doug CrowleyNovice Intermediate Lee Schab & Linda CooperNovice Intermediate ICC ElectricNovice Intermediate Multi Serve Insurance RestorationNovice Advanced Pony Triple F RanchNovice Advanced Grandpa & Grandma LaccaNovice Advanced Sitarski FamilyNovice Advanced Diana & Brent CanupJunior Intermediate Triple F RanchSenior Intermediate Ron Bjork Farrier ServiceHorsemaster Brian S. Nylaan D.D.S.

Games:

Novice Intermediate Lee Schab & Linda Cooper

A Cantering Commotion:1 Hanna Atsma2 Emily Battey3 Gabriella Bennett4 Zoey Bobrowski

501 Nina Bobrowsk5 Emma Brady6 Alaina Briggs7 Grace Culp

502 Leah Culp8 Lindsey DeJong9 Emma Fabiano

10 Quincy Gainey503 Brooke Harper

11 Rachel Hubka12 Jillian Kaminski13 Ainsley Oliver14 Aubrey Reiffer15 Claire Richardson16 Isa Rodriguez17 Ella Rosloniec18 Maddie Savage19 Savannah Smith-Rienstra20 Hailey Taylor21 Noelle VanderHoff22 Rebecca Weldon

A Step Ahead:912 Gloria Alvarez

23 Alexandria Bell504 Ashley Bell901 Carly Dunham

24 Allison Klein25 Colleen Klein

26 Kathryn Mullen902 Chloe Myers

27 Moira Overeem28 Caitlin Peters

505 Gavin Peters

Bit by Bit:506 Madeline Beukema

29 Maggie DeKraker507 Paris Hatheway508 Elizabeth Julian509 Lauren Lauver

30 Madden Meroney31 Mia Stiver

510 Nina Stiver

Blue Ribbon Riders:511 Cooper Hancock

32 Emma Hancock512 Luke Hancock

33 Sara Kloosterman34 Kyleigh Rau

Country Cowboys:35 Jackson Bailey36 Johanna Bailey37 Helena Cary38 Arianna Edwards39 Jessalyn Edwards40 Kira Gifford41 Jeannah Hannah

42 Alisha Irwin513 Emily Irwin

43 Natalie O'Connell44 Courtney Piatt45 Kylie Piatt46 Alexa Stuyvesant

Denim & Dust:47 Skylar Daray48 Tanner Daray

514 Carly Dubridge49 Shannon Good

50 Dennis Wehler III51 Anna Wehler

Dream Riders:52 Tehya Greenbauer53 Abby Tichelaar

515 Jayden Timmermans

54 Kylie Timmermans55 Melinda Weaver

Friends & Neighbors:56 Elise Kreiner57 Camden Utley

Galloping Riders:58 Elizabeth Anema59 Benjamin Kwekel60 Jenny Kwekel

61 Julia McDonald

Horsin’ Around:62 Madelyne Crace63 Hannah Draigh

Leather N Lace:

516 Kaelin Alcock64 Hayley Baniukaitis65 Baylie Brown

903 Bayleigh Cole66 Erin DeVries

904 Rebecca DeVries67 Claudia Driesenga68 Kimberly Garner

517 Kelsie Goodare905 Kylee Hooper

69 Taylor Jones70 Delaney Lenger71 Callum Lightfoot72 Madeline Newman73 Paige Oosting74 Gabriel Royce

906 Hope Swanson75 McKenna Swanson

Perfect Partners:518 Evan Deeds519 Lauren Deeds

76 Abigayle DeWeerd77 Olivia Hock78 Andi Reynolds

520 Kaci Reynolds

79 Kimberly Rozeboom80 Paul Rozeboom81 Elianna Sandman82 Katrina Sandman83 Lena Schlientz

Rainbow Riders:84 Ashley Anderson85 Kristy Barrett86 Kaylee Fex87 Kali Foreman

521 Gracie Gasper88 McKenna Grody89 Brenna Nickel90 Grace Ostrander91 Ellary Pachulski

522 Irelynn Pachulski92 Eliot Raimer93 Catherine Schipper94 Jenna Sitarski

523 Taylor Sorsen95 Alyssa Woern96 Maddie Yob

Ridge Riders:97 Emily Bengelink

907 Ashley Bieber98 Bridgett Clay99 Olivia DeJonge

100 Madison Emaus101 Skye Fitzgibbon

102 Emma Fowler103 Megan Haagsma104 Brianna Timmer105 Julia Timmer106 Micah VanLaar

Rockin’ Horse:107 Logan Amelia108 Kendra Black110 Lauren King111 Hensley McMillian112 Alexandria Milkamp525 Katarina Milkamp

113 Isabelle Misner114 Ally Pawloski526 Lillian Pierce115 Whitney Pierce116 Ryan Ritter

Saddle Up Country:117 Grace Boerma118 Emma Green119 Katherine Hauch120 Olivia Johnson

121 Brooke Looman122 Kaelee Mauer123 Kristi VanderPloeg

Showcase Riders:124 Ashley Carver125 Riley Dalpiaz126 Tori Dalpiaz127 Jacqueline DeBlaay128 Zoe DeHaan

129 Olivia Longworthy130 Aubrey Meindertsma131 Megan Naber132 Griffin Wolverton

Stablemates:133 Tori Bonnema908 Ellie Dunn909 Madison Dunn527 Jadyn Hehman134 Mara Hehman910 Amanda Hilliker

135 Elizabeth Moore911 LeiAnna Moore136 Allie Ouendag137 Cari Steensma

Steel Horses:138 Kaylee Dirkmaat139 Riann Graff

140 Ana Moreno

Team Meadowview:141 Claire Bertrand142 Rachel Clayton528 Shayley Dean143 Sydney Judnich

144 Megan Morrill145 Abigail Satterthwaite529 Abigail Underwood

Train N Rein:149 Danielle Newell150 Kali Smolen

Wind Riders:151 Lauren Herweyer152 Mary Ricards

153 Riley Taylor

State Delegates:Moira Overeem A Step AheadKira Gifford Country CowboysShannon Good Denim & DustHannah Draigh Horsin’ AroundOlivia Hock Perfect PartnersAndi Reynolds Perfect PartnersMicah VanLaar Ridge RidersJacqueline DeBlaay Showcase RidersMara Hehman StablematesAna Moreno Steel HorsesKali Smolen Train N Rein

Welcome to the Kent County Youth Fair!

Entering any class or event in the Horse Program at the 2015 Fair automatically declares agreement on the part of the exhibitor, leader and parent to the following:

• Showing at the Kent County Youth Fair is a privilege and responsibility for those exhibitors who have successfully completed all 2015 Horse Project requirements.

• Positive conduct, good sportsmanship, integrity and respect towards others are priorities at all times from exhibitors, parents and leaders above any class placing or award.

• All exhibitors and leaders in the horse division are subject to the rules and regulations defined by the Michigan Department of Agriculture, the Kent County Fair Board and the Kent County Horse Leaders Association.

o Any violation may mean forfeiture of points, premiums, and/or awards, in addition to possibly being banned from further competition in the Horse Program and/or all project areas.

o Complete Kent County Horse Rules and Regulations can be obtained from the 4-H Office.

• Participation in Fitting & Showing is required by every exhibitor to show completion of project, cleanliness and fitness of animal and exhibitor, and general knowledge of exhibitor.

• The project animal can be owned by the exhibitor or borrowed/leased from someone else as long as the exhibitor has had the major responsibility of caring for and working with the project animal since May 1 of the current project year. The emphasis is on the time and effort the youth puts into his/her project animal.

• It is required that all project horses have a negative Coggins test within the current calendar year of Fair 2015.

• It is required that all project horses be immunized against the minimum of Tetanus, Eastern/Western Encephalomyelitis, Rabies and West Nile.

• Animals 56” and under, which are over 5 years of age, must be shown in pony classes if available. When measuring ponies, ½” will be deducted from measurement if the pony has shoes.

• All members and visitors are to be out of the barns at closing time, 10:30 pm each night • Only Barn Captains, Horse Leader Executive Committee members or Security have authorized

access after closing. • Removal of ANY exhibit and/or project animal prior to the published release time of Saturday,

August 15 from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm or after 10:00pm, without prior written permission from the Horse Superintendent, will be fined the amount of premiums; and forfeit ALL ribbons and trophies in ALL project areas. See the Kent County Youth Fair – Early Release Policy in the Fair Premium book for further detail.

• Project animals may only be schooled by the exhibitor unless prior arrangements have been made with the Horse Leader Executive Committee.

• Each club is responsible to clean their own area in the horse barn including the aisle way and stalls at the completion of fair, removing ALL items; trash, debris, bedding and manure. The Fair Board has the right to fine a club the amount of premiums and cost of clean-up if this is not complied with.

• No pets (including dogs), bikes or remote controlled toys are to be used in the areas designated for horses.

• No smoking in or around the horse barns, arenas, or tack/feed trailer areas. • The make-up ring is for those waiting for upcoming classes and not for schooling. • Exhibitors using the exercise arena must follow the rules for that arena. • Lunging is allowed in designated fenced-in areas only.

2015 Guidelines & Requirements

Order of Go – there will be Order of Go in Contesting, Jumping, Jumping Prep, Ground Poles & Dressage. All other classes will run first come, first serve. Dress Code (applies to all horse project area functions)

• The following dress code applies to all 4-H members and their families: o No clothing promoting alcohol, tobacco, drugs, profanity, sex or any other

negative connotations. o All undergarments (bras, sports bras, camisoles, underwear, boxers, etc.) must be

covered up. o No clothing with excessively large holes/tears (includes shirts, pants/shorts) or shirts

torn down the sides. o All shorts must have a minimum of a 2” inseam. o Everyone must wear shirts. o No flip-flops, sandals, open-toed, crocks (or knock-off’s) are to be worn in or around the

barns or horse traffic areas. • The following footwear code applies to all 4-H members handling/riding an equine:

o 4-H members must always wear boots or shoes designed for horseback riding when handling or riding at 4-H events. Handling includes but is not limited to leading, riding, bathing, and cleaning stalls.

o Tennis shoes are not acceptable when riding or handling your equine.o Footwear code is a state rule that can be viewed under the Horse and Pony Project

Show Rules & Regulations at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/horse/horserules.html.

• The following consequences will apply: o 1st violation – a warning will be given to change or cover up. o 2nd violation – the Kent County Horse Leaders Executive Committee will ask the offender

to leave the grounds.

Fitting & Showing/Showmanship

• Participation in Fitting & Showing is required by every exhibitor to show completion of project, cleanliness and fitness of animal and exhibitor, and general knowledge of exhibitor.

• Fitting & Showing (the completion of project) will be judged in the FIRST Showmanship class entered by the exhibitor. Points/placings earned prior to completion of Fitting & Showing will be forfeited.

• Upon completion, the exhibitor will receive an exhibitor tag from the ring mastero It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to take the exhibit tag to the ribbon station to

claim their Horsemaster and Fitting & Showing ribbons. o The exhibit tag must be turned in prior to any other showing.

Dropping & Adding Classes

• Please sign the drop list at the Entry Booth for classes you wish to drop as soon as possible. • You may add classes at the Entry Booth by 8:00pm the night before the class.

Class Splits

• Classes will be split at 16 riders and will be posted on the bulletin boards. • Riders must ride in their posted splits. • Splits are expected in most Novice Division rail classes and some Junior Intermediate rail classes.

Grand & Reserve Showmanship and Equitation Championship Classes (Monday & Friday afternoon)

• All exhibitors placing 1st or 2nd in their Showmanship or Equitation (includes Equitation Over Fences) classes may enter.

• Exhibitors must show in the discipline they won the 1st or 2nd (i.e. Western, Hunt Seat, Equitation Over Fences, Dressage, Saddle Seat, Gymkhana).

• Two Showmanship Grand & Reserve Champions (chosen from the Junior, Senior or Horsemaster levels with a fair age of 13) will be invited to show in the Kent County Showmanship Sweepstakes on Saturday in the Reath Barn.

Senior Presentations & Horsemaster Freestyle Presentations (Monday Evening)

• Presentation Applications and Bio’s are due with Project Books – neatly printed or typed please. • Horsemaster Presentations may be 7 minutes long including set-up and tear down

Contesting (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Evenings) See Michigan 4-H Rules and Regulations AND Kent County 4-H Rules and Regulations for complete list.

• Appointments of the Rider: o Approved safety headgear required (ASTM-SEI). o Approved footwear with heel required. o Shirt must be long sleeved and tucked in – no club jackets. o Western tie/scarf and belts are optional.

• Appointments of the Horse: o All horses must wear a breast collar (western) or breast plate (English). o Snaffle bits are permitted only when English appointments are used or if the horse is 5

years of age or younger. o Western riders with horses 6 years of age or older are required to use either a

conventional hackamore, a western bit with shanks or a combo bit. • No re-run will be given other than to break a tie for placing or for a problem caused by an

official. • It’s the rider’s responsibility to be ready and on time to run. • Entries will be read over the PA system – Rider will be called on deck – then called to run – A 5

second last call will be given before moving on to the next entry • Riders may not enter the arena until the previous rider has safely exited.

o Rider must be MOUNTED when entering the arena. o Horse and rider may NOT be led into the arena. o Horses may not run through the gate.

• Riders must dismount and lead out of the arena after their ride.

Jumping (Tuesday Morning)

• All Jumping riders MUST be evaluated by the Jumping Committee prior to July 15, 2015 to participate in jumping events.

• Riders will complete their Over Fences class as a level, immediately followed by their Equitation class.

Jumping Prep (Tuesday Morning)

• Jumping Prep is for WALK TROT ONLY. • All Jumping Prep riders MUST be evaluated by the Jumping Committee prior to July 11, 2015 for

safety to participate in this class • Riders must show safety while maneuvering around standards, wing gates and other typical

jumping obstacles to be eligible for this class.

Hunt Seat Ground Poles (Tuesday Morning)

• Ground Poles is designed to prepare the horse and rider for future over fences work. • Horses may not have any leg wraps, splint boots, bell boots… • Riders who enter jumping classes are NOT eligible for the Ground Poles class. • Riders who enter Ground Poles class are NOT eligible for Jumping classes.

Bareback Equitation (Wednesday Morning)• All seats are combined for bareback equitation.• Helmets are required for all riders regardless of seat.• Riders winning 1st or 2nd may compete in Grand and Reserve equitation.

Dressage (Thursday Morning) Dressage Goals & Guidelines:

• Freedom and regularity of gaits. • Harmony, lightness and ease of the movements. • Lightness of the forehand and the engagement and impulsion of the hind quarters. • Acceptance of the bit/bridle, submissiveness without signs of tenseness or resistance.

Correct Appointments: (See Michigan 4-H Rules and Regulations AND Kent County 4-H Rules and Regulations for complete list)

• Plain English snaffle bit and bridle (NO Pelhams or Kimberwicks allowed). • Cavesons, flash, figure eight or dropped nosebands are allowed.

• Martingales, side reins or running reins are not allowed.

Gymkhana Equitation (Thursday Afternoon)

• Gymkhana is the Equitation class for dedicated contesting riders only. • Anyone placing 1st or 2nd in any previous Horsemanship/Equitation classes is NOT eligible for this

class (with the exception of Senior Advance or Horsemaster). • Exhibitors must have been evaluated for (see section on Contesting) and shown in a minimum of

three contesting events • Appropriate and correct contesting appointments are required according to the Michigan 4-H

Rules and Regulations. • Exhibitors Equitation will be judged according to the correct position and aids for contesting. • Horses are to be under control at all times. Bucking, rearing, racing, swapping leads and refusing

to go forward and/or stand will be SEVERELY penalized

Versatility (Friday Afternoon)

• Versatility is for Junior Advance through Horsemaster riders only. • Versatility includes Hunt Seat Equitation Pattern, Western Equitation on the rail, and Cloverleaf

2015 Combination, High Points and Awards

Awards Ceremony (Saturday Morning) COMBINATION AWARDS

• A High Point Combination Trophy will be given in each Division/Level. • Exhibitors must participate in all point classes to be considered eligible for an award. • Equitation classes will be used as the tie breaker (indicated in BOLD) • Points will be given on a 6 points to 1 point basis according to placing, being pro-rated for under

six riders. All DQ’s and excused riders will count as riders • Any member previously winning a High Point Combination Trophy is not eligible for that same

award in that Division/Level – the exception being Senior Advanced and Horsemaster.

WALK TROT COMBINATION AWARDS

Western Hunt Seat Dressage Saddle SeatWestern Equitation Hunt Seat Equitation Dressage Seat Equitation Saddle Seat EquitationWestern Showmanship Hunt Seat Showmanship Dressage Test Saddle Seat ShowmanshipWestern Pleasure Hunt Seat Pleasure Dressage Test Saddle Seat Pleasure

NOVICE INTERMEDIATE – HORSEMASTER COMBINATION AWARDS Contesting Dressage Hunt SeatCloverleaf Dressage Equitation Hunt Seat EquitationBest 4 out of 6 Dressage Test Hunt Seat Ground Poles

Dressage Test Hunt Seat Riding Pattern

Western Saddle Seat Hunter Over FencesWestern Equitation Saddle Seat Equitation Equitation Over FencesReining Saddle Seat Pattern Hunter Over FencesWestern Riding Pattern Saddle Seat Riding Pattern Hunter Hack

HIGH POINT TRAIL TROPHY

• A High Point Trophy will be awarded to the highest trail score in each Division/Level. • Tie breaking elements will be determined by the call judge and the Trail Chairman prior to the

start of any trail class. • Any member previously winning a High Point Trail Trophy is not eligible for that same award in

that Division/Level – the exception being Senior Advanced and Horsemaster.

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

• Nomination forms are located at the Entry Booth. • Parents and members may nominate ONE person for the week. • Leaders may nominate as often as they want and may nominate members from their own club. • Nominations will be accepted at the Entry Booth until NOON on Friday.

HERDSMANSHIP & BEST DECORATED BARN

• Individual clubs, stalls, tack stalls and area will be judged throughout each day on the cleanliness, safety, and activity in and around their stalls.

• Club decorations will be judged daily.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2015

6:30 PM Opening Ceremonies for the 2015 Kent County Youth Fair – Main Stage Tent on Midway

7:30 PM ALL CLUBS – Set up orange fence practice arenas!

8:00 PM KICK OFF EVENT – Practice Arena – Sponsored by the Horse Leader Youth Committee

MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2015

9:00 AM SHOWMANSHIP

RING A RING C (Center) RING B101 Novice WT – Saddle Seat 107 Novice Adv – Saddle Seat 116 Junior Int – Saddle Seat102 Novice Int – Saddle Seat 108 Junior Adv – Saddle Seat 117 Senior Int – Saddle Seat103 Novice WT – Western 109 Horsemaster – Saddle Seat 118 Senior Adv – Saddle Seat104 Novice Int – Western 110 Novice Adv – Western 119 Junior Int – Western105 Novice WT – Hunt Seat 111 Junior Adv – Western 120 Senior Int – Western106 Novice Int – Hunt Seat 112 Horsemaster – Western 121 Senior Adv – Western

113 Novice Adv – Hunt Seat 122 Junior Int – Hunt Seat114 Junior Adv – Hunt Seat 123 Senior Int – Hunt Seat115 Horsemaster – Hunt Seat 124 Senior Adv – Hunt Seat

2:00 PM GRAND & RESERVE SHOWMANSHIP Refer to Grand & Reserve Guidelines

Ring A Ring C (center) Ring BNovice Walk Trot Novice Advanced Junior IntermediateNovice Intermediate Junior Advanced Senior Intermediate

Horsemaster Senior Advanced

3:00 PM EXPLORER AND HORSELESS EVENTS Refer to Explorer Guidelines

Ring A (2 judges)E01 7 Year Olds ShowmanshipE02 8 Year Olds ShowmanshipE03 5 & 6 Year Olds ShowmanshipH01 Horseless ShowmanshipE04 8 Year Olds EquitationE05 7 Year Olds Riding PatternE06 8 Year Olds Riding PatternE07 8 Year Olds Pleasure

6:00 PM SENIOR PRESENTATIONS & HORSEMASTER FREESTYLE PRESENTATIONS

CONTESTING WARM-UP Refer to Contesting Guidelines

Pole Bending Down & Back130 Novice Intermediate – Pony 140 Novice Intermediate – Pony131 Novice Intermediate - Horse 141 Novice Intermediate – Horse132 Novice Advanced – Pony 142 Novice Advanced – Pony133 Novice Advanced – Horse 143 Novice Advanced- Horse134 Junior Intermediate 144 Junior Intermediate135 Junior Advanced 145 Junior Advanced136 Senior Intermediate 146 Senior Intermediate137 Senior Advanced 147 Senior Advanced138 Horsemaster 148 Horsemaster

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015

8:00 AM JUMPING Refer to Jumping Guidelines

201 Horsemaster Over Fences 205 Junior Over Fences202 Horsemaster Equitation 206 Junior Equitation203 Senior Over Fences 207 Novice Over Fences204 Senior Equitation 208 Novice Equitation

JUMPING PREP CLASS Refer to Jumping Prep Guidelines

209 Novice Walk Trot

30 MINUTE BREAK

HUNTER HACK Refer to Jumping Guidelines

210 Horsemaster211 Senior212 Junior213 Novice

HUNT SEAT GROUND POLES Refer to Ground Poles Guidelines

Ring A Ring B220 Novice Advanced 222 Horsemaster221 Novice Intermediate 223 Senior Advanced

224 Senior Intermediate225 Junior Advanced226 Junior Intermediate

4:00 PM SADDLE SEAT PATTERN

Ring A Ring B230 Horsemaster 233 Junior Intermediate231 Novice Intermediate 234 Junior Advanced232 Novice Advanced 235 Senior Intermediate

236 Senior Advanced

4:30 PM EXPLORER EVENT

E08 Explorer Stick Horse Construction – King Building

5:40 PM EXPLORER EVENT

Explorer Stick Horse Parade – from King Building – Midway – Animal Barns – Horse Arena

SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION

Ring A Ring B241 Novice Walk/Trot 245 Junior Intermediate242 Novice Intermediate 246 Junior Advanced243 Novice Advanced 247 Senior Intermediate244 Horsemaster 248 Senior Advanced

SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE

Ring A Ring B250 Saddle Seat Pleasure Novice Walk/Trot 251 All Saddle Seat Pleasure

7:30 PM HUNT SEAT PLEASURE

Ring A Ring B260 Hunt Seat – Pony 264 Hunt Seat – AQHA/Appendix261 Hunt Seat – Registered Color 265 Hunt Seat – Registered Non-Color262 Hunt Seat - Walk/Trot 266 Hunt Seat – Arabian/Half Arabian263 Hunt Seat - Grade

WESTERN PLEASURE

Ring A Ring B270 Western – Pony 274 Western – AQHA/Appendix271 Western – Registered Color 275 Western – Registered Non-Color272 Western - Walk/Trot 276 Western – Arabian/Half Arabian273 Western - Grade

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015

8:00 AM HUNT SEAT EQUITATION

Ring A Ring B301 Novice Walk Trot 306 Novice Advanced - Pony302 Novice Intermediate – Pony 307 Novice Advanced – Horse303 Novice Intermediate – Horse 308 Junior Intermediate304 Senior Intermediate 309 Junior Advanced305 Senior Advanced 310 Horsemaster

HUNT SEAT RIDING PATTERN

Ring A Ring C (center) Ring B311 Novice Intermediate 313 Junior Advanced 315 Novice Advanced312 Horsemaster 314 Senior Intermediate 316 Junior Intermediate

317 Senior Advanced

30 MINUTE BREAK

SADDLE SEAT RIDING PATTERN

Ring A Ring C (center) Ring B321 Novice Intermediate 323 Junior Advanced 325 Novice Advanced322 Horsemaster 324 Senior Intermediate 326 Junior Intermediate

327 Senior Advanced

WESTERN RIDING PATTERN

Ring A Ring C (center) Ring B331 Novice Intermediate 333 Junior Advanced 335 Novice Advanced332 Horsemaster 334 Senior Intermediate 336 Junior Intermediate

337 Senior Advanced

REINING

Ring A Ring B340 Novice Intermediate 343 Junior Advanced341 Novice Advanced 344 Senior Intermediate342 Junior Intermediate 345 Senior Advanced

346 Horsemaster

BAREBACK EQUITATION – HELMET REQUIRED All disciplines combined

Ring A Ring B350 Novice Intermediate 352 Junior Intermediate351 Novice Advanced 353 Junior Advanced

354 Senior Intermediate355 Senior Advanced356 Horsemaster

6:30 PM EXPLORER EVENT

E09 Explorer Stick Horse Reining – Exercise Arena (grass)

6:30 PM CONTESTING WARM-UP

Speed & Action Keyhole360 Novice Intermediate – Pony 370 Novice Intermediate – Pony361 Novice Intermediate - Horse 371 Novice Intermediate – Horse362 Novice Advanced – Pony 372 Novice Advanced – Pony363 Novice Advanced – Horse 373 Novice Advanced- Horse364 Junior Intermediate 374 Junior Intermediate365 Junior Advanced 375 Junior Advanced366 Senior Intermediate 376 Senior Intermediate367 Senior Advanced 377 Senior Advanced368 Horsemaster 378 Horsemaster

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015

8:00 AM DRESSAGE TESTS

Ring A Ring B401 Novice Intermediate USDR Intro C 407 Junior Intermediate USEF TL Test 1402 Novice Intermediate USEF TL Test 1 408 Senior Advanced USEF TL Test 2

409 Horsemaster USEF TL Test 3410 Junior Intermediate USEF TL Test 2411 Senior Advanced USEF TL Test 3412 Horsemaster USEF TL Rider Test

Ring C (center) Ring G (grass)403 Junior Advanced USEF TL Test 1 413 Novice WT USDF Intro A404 Senior Intermediate USEF TL Test 2 414 Novice WT USDF Intro B405 Junior Advanced USEF TL Test 2 415 Novice Advanced USDF Intro B406 Senior Intermediate USEF TL Test 3 416 Novice Advanced USEF TL Test 1

DRESSAGE SEAT EQUITATION

Ring A Ring B420 Novice Walk/Trot 424 Novice Advanced421 Novice Intermediate 425 Junior Intermediate422 Senior Intermediate 426 Junior Advanced423 Senior Advanced 427 Horsemaster

30 MINUTE BREAK

WESTERN EQUITATION

Ring A Ring B430 Novice Walk/Trot 434 Novice Advanced – Pony431 Novice Intermediate – Pony 435 Novice Advanced – Horse432 Novice Intermediate – Horse 436 Junior Intermediate433 Horsemaster 437 Junior Advanced

438 Senior Intermediate439 Senior Advanced

GYMKHANA EQUITATION

Ring A Ring B440 Novice Intermediate – Pony 445 Novice Advanced – Pony441 Novice Intermediate – Horse 446 Novice Advanced – Horse442 Senior Intermediate 447 Junior Intermediate443 Senior Advanced 448 Junior Advanced444 Horsemaster

6:30 PM EXPLORER EVENT

E10 Explorer Stick Horse Contesting Event – Exercise Arena (grass)

6:30 PM CONTESTING WARM-UP

Flag Race Cloverleaf460 Novice Intermediate – Pony 470 Novice Intermediate – Pony461 Novice Intermediate - Horse 471 Novice Intermediate – Horse462 Novice Advanced – Pony 472 Novice Advanced – Pony463 Novice Advanced – Horse 473 Novice Advanced- Horse464 Junior Intermediate 474 Junior Intermediate465 Junior Advanced 475 Junior Advanced466 Senior Intermediate 476 Senior Intermediate467 Senior Advanced 477 Senior Advanced468 Horsemaster 478 Horsemaster

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015

8:00 AM TRAIL

Ring A Ring B501 Novice Walk/Trot 504 Junior Intermediate502 Novice Intermediate 505 Junior Advanced503 Novice Advanced 506 Senior Intermediate

507 Senior Advanced508 Horsemaster

12:00 PM EXPLORER EVENT

E11 Explorer Stick Horse Trail – Main Horse Arena – Ring B

12:00 PM Sportsmanship Nominations Close

1:00 PM GRAND & RESERVE EQUITATION Refer to Grand & Reserve Guidelines

Ring A Ring BSenior Advanced HorsemasterSenior Intermediate Junior AdvancedNovice Intermediate Junior IntermediateNovice Walk/Trot Novice Advanced

3:00 PM VERSATILITY Refer to Versatility Guidelines (Junior Advanced riders and above)

510 VersatilityHunt Seat Equitation Pattern, Western Equitation on the rail, and Cloverleaf

6:30 PM RIDING GAMES

Ring A Ring B520 Novice Walk/Trot Musical Stalls 529 Junior Musical Stalls521 Novice Intermediate Musical Stalls 530 Senior Musical Stalls522 Novice Advanced Musical Stalls 531 Horsemaster Musical Stalls523 Novice Walk/Trot Duck Race 532 Junior Duck Race524 Novice Intermediate Duck Race 533 Senior Duck Race525 Novice Advanced Duck Race 534 Horsemaster Duck Race526 Novice Walk/Trot Cup & Sword 535 Junior Cup & Sword527 Novice Intermediate Cup & Sword 536 Senior Cup & Sword528 Novice Advanced Cup & Sword 537 Horsemaster Cup & Sword

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2015

9:00 AM COMBINATION AWARDS CEREMONY - Community Tent