All revisions of the new england 4h horse show rules and guidelines book is recommended by the judges schoolrulebook subcommittee and then voted on. The 4h horse show rule book has gone to the publications and will be available soon in print and online. This manual is great for 4hers who are new to the horse program and want to know what they are getting into as well as any 4h club leaders, extension educators, show managers charged with planning and conducting 4h light horse shows and events in nebraska. The rule book is to be used to set up classes, establish show rules, and for general show management. These projects are designed to provide you an opportunity to handle, care for, and ride horses, as well as learn about the equine industry. Project records allow an individual to organize and maintain vital information about their horses including veterinary and farrier records, feeding, deworming, and immunization programs, related. Many counties also require this ownership paper and often have an earlier deadline. This year, all cloverbud horse club members complete book a. June 1921 exploration days at msu june 14 berlin fair 4h horse show. County and state fairs, other 4h sponsored activities, and special events may have different participation requirements.
State 4h horse show rule book and the catalog for the state 4h horse show. If you do well at the county fair, you might qualify for the state horse show. Rulesrequirementspolicies unless otherwise specified, the requirements and rules in the new jersey 4h horse show rule book cover eligibility and programevent criteria for members enrolled in the 4. Signed entry indicates compliance and acceptance with all rules, the entry system, and the show personnel and judges final decisions without oral or written protest. Horse rule book colorado 4h youth development is part. A broken pattern not doing an obstaclemaneuver or not doing the pattern in the correct order in any event, will be a disqualification. Horse panorama is a compilation of various contests related to the horse project. This publication of rules will govern at both iowa. Activities include horse body shop, designing the perfect horse, paper dolls, human cues and group relay knot. A horse that is leased must be identified through the county or district extension office on or before may 1.
Kansas state 4h office 201 umberger hall 1612 claflin road kansas state university manhattan, ks 66506. April 17, 2015 this is the 2016 edition of the horse show rulebook that is used at the state 4h horse show held in august each year at michigan state university, and recommended for use at all 4h horse shows in michigan. If a 4h member identifies a familyowned horse, 1 additional horse may be leased and identified. In addition to the 4h goals for youth, the 4h horse project has six main objectives. Role of ranch horse shows in the 4h youth development program the nw district 4h ranch horse show was developed as a model program by the nw district 4h horse council. To be a 4h horse club member, you must first enroll in 4h in your county. Rulesrequirementspolicies unless otherwise specified, the requirements and rules in the new jersey 4h horse show rule book cover eligibility and programevent criteria for members enrolled in the 4h horse project. The horse shown at district and state 4 h qualifying shows must be fully owned or leased by the 4. The rules and other information for the 2017 state 4h horse show can also be found at this link. Information for county extension educators volunteers. Horse show rules ufifas department of animal sciences. See the horse program rule book for details and what a judge is looking for.
Horse project record books university of maryland extension. However, a horse may be exhibited only once in any lot each age division is a separate lot. Special thanks to former equine extension youth specialists kelly. The horse, pony or mule must be owned or leasedloaned by the 4h member or the members parents, brothers, sisters andor legal guardian. Additionally, there are volunteer opportunities within these programs which are open to both youth and their families. Horse rule book colorado 4h youth development is part of csu. If there is a conflict in schedules, for any reason, the exhibitor will have to determine in which class to. Book sections cover horse breeds, psychology, and how to choose a horse. The official show steward has the right to enforce any safety issue whether it is addressed in the book or not. A broken pattern not doing an obstaclemaneuver or in the correct order in a judged event i.
For specific rules and penalties, a copy of the national reining horse association rule book is at. The utah 4h horse program is designed for those youth with interest in horses and horse related events. All cloverbud members in one club or group should complete the same book in the course of one year, regardless of their ages or the length of time they have been members. A horse carried as a 4h project may be shown by more than one member of the immediate family in any one year at the state 4h state horse show providing that neither the horse nor the member compete against hims elf or herself. The room block is under montana state 4h working horse. The 4h horse action team has worked hard to get the rule book completed and workable for the 4h members and their families. Show personnel va state youth horse extension specialist. In this manner uniformity can be established and the riders will be better prepared for the state show. The 2018 sd 4h finals rodeo results are available on the finals rodeo archive. Behavior and nature functional anatomy and action unsoundness and blemishes age deformation inheritance genetics principles of reproduction anatomy and function of digestive system feed nutrients feeds balancing. Record books are due and must be placed in the extension office no later than 5. See lease agreement details in the colorado 4h rule book. Check with your local 4h office to sign up minnesota 4h state horse show. General show and class rules exhibitors are expected to comply with all rules for any kansas 4h horse show.
At district and state shows, a horse may be ridden by only one 4her per class. Grievance committee grievance committee shall consist of three committee members of the montana state 4h working ranch horse finals. Rutgers njaes cooperative extension date published. This rule book establishes uniform regulations and procedures for qualifying for and participating in the texas state 4h horse show. To view or print the complete rulebook 224 pages, use this link. However, if the leased 3yearold is the only horse a 4h member has. The rules govern the local shows, state show, district shows, and all shows used to qualify contestants for district shows. A record book is a useful tool to help a 4her learn more about the horse. The 57th annual texas state 4h horse show will be taking place at the brazos county expo in bryan, tx. Giddy up and go focuses on the introductory basics and familiarizes youth with horses. Class specifications and general guidelines may be. A primary objective of the 4h horse program is for youth to learn. Basic requirements of the 4h horse program own or lease one or more horses light horse, pony, draft horse or mule. It is required that all 4h qualifying horse shows adopt this official handbook.
The alaska 4h horse rules book for shows and activities. This program is designed to provide experiences to help them develop leadership, citizenship, self esteem, social skills and to become contributing members of society, as well as becoming better horse men and women. Subjects such as general management, training, nutrition, housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and. Advisors must hold a minimum of 6 meetings each competition year. If you are in the horse project and exhibiting a horse, please check with your local extension office. For situations not covered in this rule book, current united states equestrian foundation.
This rule applies for district and state qualifying horse shows. Youth must manage the leased horse at least 75 percent of the time from may 1 through september 30. A primary objective of the 4h english horse program is for youth to learn horsemanship. Available literature includes colorado 4h horse rule book, 4h horse. Once a horse has been exhibited, it cannot be exhibited again in the same classlot during the show. Virginia 4h state fair horse show rule book this publication is designed to serve as the va 4h state fair horse show rule book 2017. Oklahoma state 4h district and state 4h horse show rulebook. These rules govern the state show, the district shows, and all shows used to qualify contestants for district shows. New england 4h rule book page 2 revised april 2016 all revisions of the new england 4h horse show rules and guidelines book is recommended by the judges schoolrulebook subcommittee and then voted on by the full voting members of the new england 4h horse program committee. All 4h horse projects must be carried in an established 4h horse club only. These pages are available as an interactive pdf and save to your computer and. The rules were developed to promote consistency within the program and will be followed at the state 4h horse show. A 4h member enrolled in the 4h horsemanship project must have managing control of the horse by may 1. Philosophy and goals of the florida 4h horse program the purpose of the 4h program is to provide young people an opportunity to participate in a series of activities designed to improve citizenship, sportsmanship, horsemanship, character, competitive spirit, discipline and.
This member has successfully completed this 4h horse project record book. There will be three pa 4h horse cloverbud activity books. This rule book establishes uniform regulations and procedures to qualify for, and participate in, the kansas 4h horse shows. The 4h horse action team has worked hard to get the rule book completed and. All 4h shows will follow the osu extension uniform rules for 4h horse shows in the state of ohio, except where the state has no rules, then lorain county rules will apply. It is a separate show from the nw district 4h horse show and should not be mistaken for it. Blacksburg, va 24061 entries must be in postmarked envelope. The horse shown at district and state 4 h qualifying shows must be fully owned or leased by the 4 h member, members parents. Those failing to comply with the rules are subject to loss of premiums, forfeiture of awards, disqualification from current show, andor prohibition from future participation in the kansas 4h horse shows. However, nebraska 4h also offers a variety of horse programs that do not require youth to own or have access to a horse. Atlantic county 4h horse project rulesrequirementspolicies. The 4h horse project can be an exciting and worthwhile experience for both you and your horse.
Over 350 4h youth plus their families attend the show from all over the state of texas. King county 4h horse program rule book and resource supplement 2011 edition king county 4h association is a nonprofit 501c3 organization. Safety of horse, riders and spectators is our primary focus and the goal of 4h. Each 4h horse club member is encouraged to set at least one goal which he or she plans to attain. The 4h horse and pony project provides youth a fun and handson learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Youth can manage at least one 1 horse, pony or mule of any age or breed as their 4h horse project. Separate age groups do not count as separate classes. Horse provides an interactive, handson curriculum for youth to explore raising and showing horses while developing life skills. Horses must be identified with the state 4h horse identification sheet by june 1 of the current year. Youth exhibiting horses at the illinois state fair junior horse show must complete a horse leaseownership form and submit it to the state fair by may 1. These 4h horse and pony project uniform rules are written to standardize the judging and evaluation of 4h horse shows throughout michigan. Once a leased horse has been identified as a 2yearold snaffle bit project, the horse is not eligible for showing in competitive classes at the district show. The purpose of the organization shall be to fulfill the mission of the 4h.
Rules, references, and resources pennsylvania 4h penn. April 7 4h hippology, horse bowl and communication contest at msu. For more horse and pony project rules at the county level, please contact. This is a basic resource for 4h members doing a horse project in oregon, washington, and idaho.
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