SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.
2.
January 1 will be considered the birth date for the age of the equine being exhibited.
A current Ownership and/or Lease Paper must be on file at the Extension Office by May 1 for each equine to
be exhibited at the 4-H Fair and IL Jr. Horse Show. In addition, two current photos (one of each side) of the
animal must be submitted.
3.
A Negative Coggins test must be shown to the Superintendent, or other specified person, prior to unloading
at the show.
4.
Each animal may be measured prior to start of the show by one of the superintendents. Measurement will
be from the top of the withers to the ground. One half inch shall be allowed for shoes. (All animals entered
in Class #01 will be measured).
5.
Animals need not be registered and no stallions are permitted to show.
6.
If six or more equine are entered of a specific breed, a separate class will be formed at Halter ONLY. Any size
(over & under 56”) will show together.
7.
The same animal may not be entered in more than one halter class. Classes #01-04.
8.
Helmets are required for ALL riding classes. These helmets must be S.E.I. Certified. All 4-H exhibitors will be
required to wear helmets at any time they are mounted on their horses on the Fairgrounds or at the location
of a 4-H Horse event or workshop.
9.
Exhibitors may show the same horse or pony in both Western and English.
10.
Premiums will not be paid in any Showmanship or Horsemanship classes.
11.
Exhibitors may show in more than one pleasure class #08, 10, and 11. Only one premium will be paid.
12.
Exhibitors showing in class #09 may not show in any other pleasure class.
13.
Exhibitor may show in more than one gaming class #15 - 17. Only one premium will be paid. A minimum of
six entries must be made to hold the Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, and Novelty Classes.
14.
Showmanship classes – The exhibitor is judged on ability to show their animal to its best advantage. Proper
showmanship and grooming, both of the exhibitor and animal, are points to be judged heavily. Each
exhibitor shall have complete control of his or her animal during the classes or they may be asked to remove
the animal from the arena or grounds. Showmanship classes will be shown by age groups.
15.
Horsemanship and Equitation classes are judged on the rider’s ability to exhibit their animal to its best
advantage. Specific Western or English tack and attire are required.
16.
Horses will be dismissed following the show and will not be allowed to stay on the grounds during the fair.
17.
Parents, coaches or trainers are not allowed in the arena for warm up or exercise purposes. Coaching from
the rail will not be allowed.
HALTER DIVISION – Animal in 4-Her’s possession by – May 1
01 Pony – 56” & under
02 Horse – over 56”
03 English Model Class (Example – Arabian, Saddlebred, Tennessee Walker, etc.)
04 Mule & Donkey Class
SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER – Any age horse or pony. Animal in 4-Her’s possession by – May 1
05 Senior showmanship (14 – 18 years old)
06 Intermediate showmanship (11 – 13 years old)
07 Junior showmanship (8 – 10 years old)
UNDER SADDLE – Animal in 4-Her’s possession by – May 1
08 English Pleasure (any age)
09 Walk-Trot Pleasure (Exhibitors may not show in any other pleasure class) (English or Western)
10 Western Pleasure, 56” and under
11 Western Pleasure, over 56”
HORSEMANSHIP UNDER SADDLE – Any age horse or pony. Animal in 4-Her’s possession by – May 1
12 Senior Horsemanship (14 – 18 years old)
01 Intermediate Horsemanship (11 – 13 years old)
02 Junior Horsemanship (8 – 10 years old)
GAME DIVISION
03 Pole Bending
Novelty Class - Will be announced on the day of the 4-H
04 Barrel Racing
Horse Show. Possibilities - Flags, egg & spoon, trail, etc…
18 Novelty Class