Pre-Entries -- mail completed forms: 1. Pre-Entry Form 2. Pre-Entry Classes (Make Copies of form if necessary) 3. Assignment to Assume Risk and Release From Liability 4. Check payable to Bits ‘N Reins 4-H Club NORTHERN ILLINOIS 4-H HORSE & PONY SHOW HOSTED BY “BITS ‘N REINS 4-H CLUB OF OGLE COUNTY" CARROLL COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS 28374 MILLEDGEVILLE ROAD MILLEDGEVILLE, ILLINOIS SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014 TO: Ogle County Extension 421 W. Pines Suite 10 Oregon, IL 61061 Exhibitor number will be assigned when forms returned. University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences United States Department of Agriculture Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment 9:00 A.M. GENERAL INFORMATION Hosted by Bits ‘N Reins 4-H Club of Ogle County. May come in the day before, camping available, no hookups. NO STALLS If coming in the day before you "MUST" contact Linda Gengenbach at (815) 244-7987. All exhibitors must be 4-H members in good standing in a 4-H Horse & Pony project for 2013 - 2014. Ownership of horses must comply with exhibitor’s home county policy. Exhibitors must show proof of ownership or proper lease agreements according to home county policy. Negative coggins test required. Papers need to be with you on the grounds. Exhibitors may show more than one horse per class. Exhibitors must be in proper attire. A horse or pony may be shown English and Western, but must have proper equipment. Hardhats and boots required for jumping. Western attire and helmets are required for speed events. Safety helmets are required in all riding classes and must be worn at all times when on horseback. Helmets/Hardhats must be SEI certified. Three-minute tack changes permitted. Must let office know prior to the class the need for a tack change. A pony is 56 inches and under for all classes. 4-H rules and regulations will apply. Ages must be determined as of September 1, 2013. A Novice is a horse/pony and exhibitor combination that has never won a first place blue ribbon at an Open or 4-H show. Novice shows only in Novice classes. Novice is a beginner, including challenged 4-H’ers in the horse/pony project, and may not enter canter performance classes, but can show in Halter, Trail, Egg & Spoon, Musical Sacks and speed. In speed classes, must trot the pattern. Horse/Rider combination must show in either the horse or pony division. Cannot show in both. Trail Classes will start at 12:00 and run to the end of the show. It will be run outside of the show arena. Blue, Red and White rating ribbons will be awarded. Horse Show Committee will combine or divide classes as deemed necessary. Entries will be closed when preceding class is called. Committee Members or Carroll County Fair will not be held responsible for theft or accident. Payback Show - Payback to 4th place. Payback 60% Exhibitor - 40% Show. We will “do our best” to have payback money available four classes after being notified of your last class. If not picked up day of show, it will be forfeited. There will be a “County” high point traveling trophy. Each participant must complete “Agreement to Assume Risk and Release From Liability” Form. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED There will be a lunch stand on grounds. ENTRIES Pre-Entry Fee: $3.00 per class – Postmarked by May 16, 2014 Day of Show $5.00 per class Required Exhibitor Insurance Fee: 1.00 per exhibitor NO REFUNDS will be issued on entry fee or insurance fee For information, call Gretchen Johnson - (815) 742-1655 Linda Gengenbach - (815) 244-7987 Pre-entries mailed to Ogle County Extension, 421 W. Pines, Suite 10, Oregon, IL 61061 Check payable to: Bits ‘N Reins 4-H Club Judge: Judy Thompson Trail Judge: DeLynn Erboe CLASSES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 9:00 A.M. – SHARP Showmanship (14 – 18) Showmanship ( 8 – 13) Novice Showmanship (All Ages) English Type Horse at Halter (All Ages) English Type Pony at Halter (All Ages) Miniature Horse Halter (All Ages) Western Type Horse at Halter (5 Years & Under) Western Type Horse at Halter (6 Years & Over) Western Type Pony at Halter (All Ages) BREAK Novice Walk Trot (All Ages) English Pony Equitation (All Ages) English Horse Equitation (14 – 18) English Horse Equitation ( 8 – 13) English Pony Pleasure (All Ages) English Horse Pleasure (14 – 18) English Horse Pleasure ( 8 – 13) Hunter Hack: 2 fences not to exceed 2’ 6” (All Ages) Open Pleasure Driving (All Ages) Open Country Pleasure-Gaited (All Ages) Western Pony Horsemanship (All Ages) Western Horse Horsemanship (14 – 18) Western Horse Horsemanship ( 8 – 13) Novice Horsemanship/Equitation (All Ages) Western Pony Pleasure (All Ages) Western Horse Pleasure (14 – 18) Western Horse Pleasure ( 8 – 13) Bareback Pleasure NO CHAPS (14 – 18) Bareback Pleasure NO CHAPS ( 8 – 13) Open Poles (All Ages) Open Barrel Race (All Ages) Open Plug (All Ages) Egg & Spoon (All Ages) Musical Sacks (All Ages) Trail Class (14 – 18) Trail Class ( 8 – 13) Judge’s decision is final!