NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE 4-H HORSE SHOW
July 15, 16, 17, 2016
Cheshire Fairgrounds Swanzey, NH
Main Judge:
Alex Peak, Mansfield MA
Fitting and Showmanship Judges:
Deborah Besemer, Campton NH
Alex Peak, Mansfield MA
The 2016 New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show Cover Design Contest Winning Artist:
Alyssa Lombardi
Location
Cheshire Fairgrounds: Monadnock Highway (Route 12) Swanzey NH
Supported by a grant from the 4-H Foundation of New Hampshire
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Entry and Form Information
Eligibility
This show is open to NH 4-H members 12-18 years old on January 1 who have qualified in their county as
a delegate or alternate. All must enter by deadline, delegates must include fees, and alternates will pay
upon arrival at show if they participate. Alternates may be used as replacements as long as they are on
the grounds Friday evening to take the written quiz with other exhibitors and their horse must be on the
grounds prior to their scheduled first class. No post entries will be permitted. Exhibitor must show the
same horse and show in the same discipline as in the Qualifying Show. In the event of an illness or
injury to the horse, with documentation from a licensed veterinarian, a different horse may be
substituted, provided that horse appeared on the youth’s “Intent to Show” form on or before May 1.
How to Enter
Each exhibitor, alternate, and stable manager must complete entry forms linked below. Entries are due
in to the State 4-H Office by July 6, 2016 or immediately after County Show.
Please check with your county about how they want you to submit your entries and payment. All checks
need to be made payable to UNH Cooperative Extension; most counties collect funds and pay with one
county check. You can find your County 4-H contact information here:
http://extension.unh.edu/Counties
An exhibitor must have an Intent to Show Form (or online version) completed by May 1 for the horse
entered; ESE rules require Intent to Show to be completed by April 1 for ESE eligibility.
4-H State Show participants with documented disabilities will be accommodated as appropriate.
Participants requiring accommodations, including those participating in Walk-Trot due to a disability
must indicate so on their entry form. Note: Walk Trot riders and certain other modifications may not be
eligible for Eastern States Exposition. Please notify Mary Davis, NH 4-H Animal and Agricultural Science
Program Coordinator of any accommodations needed no later than July 1 at Mary.Davis@unh.edu or
(603)862-2188
Entry Fee
An entry fee of $80.00 for each rider and $10.00 for each stable manager is necessary to help cover
rental of the grounds, stalls and other costs. Entry fees must be sent with entries. Make check or money
order payable as directed by your county to the county or the UNH Cooperative Extension. No refunds
will be granted unless Mary Davis is notified in writing via email at Mary.Davis@unn.edu at least 48
hours before opening of the show that the member will not participate.
Cancellation
Exhibitors unable to attend the New Hampshire 4-H State Horse Show for any reason must contact their
county office immediately to allow for timely notification of alternates.
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Awards
Ribbons and trophies will be awarded. A stable manager award for high point quiz and judging is
awarded. For a complete list of trophies and awards awarded at the New Hampshire State 4-H Horse
Show click on this website: http://extension.unh.edu/Entry-and-Form-Information/New-HampshireState-4-H-Horse-Show-Trophies-and-Awards
To break ties:
Total of Quiz and Judging. If still tied
Fitting and Showmanship Score. If still tied
Scores of answers to questions in Judging
Exhibitor Information
Exhibitor Requirements
All exhibitors must participate in the following:
 4-H General Knowledge Quiz (100 points)(see the NH 4-H Horse Project Manual for study
materials)
 4-H Horse Judging (100 points)
 4-H Fitting and Showing (100 points)
 4-H Equitation (100 points)
o Hunt Seat Division: Hunt Seat Equitation
o Western/Stock Seat Division: Western Equitation
o Saddle Seat Division: Saddle Seat Equitation
o Gymkhana Division: Senior/Junior Horsemanship
o Driving Division: Reinsmanship
o In Hand Suitability (will be split by height if enough entries)
 Classes: Choose three (3) of the following (50 points each)
o In Hand Classes
 In Hand Jumping (12 hands and under only)
 In Hand Obstacles
 In Hand Discipline rail
 In Hand Trail
 In hand pattern
o Driving Classes
 Precision Driving
 Driving Command
 Pleasure Driving
 Driving Handiness
 Driving Discipline Rail
o Pleasure
 Hunt Seat
 Western
 Saddle Seat
o Trail
 Hunt Seat Trail
 Western Trail
 Saddle Seat Trail
o Command
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 Senior Hunt seat Command
 Senior Western Command
 Senior Saddle Seat Command
 Junior Hunt seat Command
 Junior Western Command
 Junior Saddle Seat Command
o Handiness (you MUST use the pattern found in the rule book – see link below)
 Hunt Seat Handiness
 Western Handiness
 Saddle Seat Handiness
 Driving Handiness
o Gymkhana
 Clover Leaf Barrel Race
 Key Hole Race
 Pole Bending
 Flag Race
o Hunter
 Hunter Over Fences
 Hunter Under Saddle
o Hack
 Saddle Seat Road Hack
Note: modified classes for those requiring accommodations due to disability are not listed, but will be
added as necessary. Contact the State Office via email mary.davis@unh.edu or (603)862-2188 for
accommodations.
Horse Show Rules
The New England 4-H Horse Show Rules and Guidelines and the New Hampshire Supplement to the New
England 4-H Horse Show Rules and Guidelines for specific rules on classes, equipment, etc.
 New England 4-H Horse Show Rules and Guidelines
 New England 4-H Horse Guidelines for Bits
Assistance
Horse may be owned or managed by exhibitor and exhibitor is solely responsible for the horse at this
event. Members are expected to care for their animals by themselves or with the help of other
competing members. Adults may help load and unload, and help members on arrival 3:00 p.m. on
Friday, July 15. Tack and feed rooms and decorations may be set up with assistance from adults prior to
the start of the show. No adult is allowed to assist with the preparation of any horse. With the exception
of disability accommodations, members receiving outside assistance in caring for an animal or preparing
for a class will be disqualified after one warning from the superintendent. Stable managers may assist a
rider by holding their horse while the rider does the work. Exhibitors may assist each other in the
holding area before a class, if needed.
County Stable Managers/Show Assistant
Each county may bring up to ten non-competing 4-H members to serve as County Stable Managers;
counties may bring one additional stable manager per 3 competitors over 30. Additional youth may be
selected to serve as a show office assistant to perform duties related to show management. Interested
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youth may contact Mary Davis (Mary.Davis@unh.edu). Stable managers & show assistants must be
current 4-H members enrolled in the horse program. They may assist with all duties except riding,
exercising, or preparation for a class. Stable Managers must complete an entry form and send it to their
county/or the State 4-H Office. All stable managers must enter Quiz and Judging. Stable managers must
be on the grounds for the duration of the event. Stable Manager must pay $10.00 entry fee.
Supervision
Each county will appoint one screened 4-H leader to serve as the official county chaperone to coordinate
and see that adequate supervision is available at all times for their entire group. Chaperones are
responsible for assigning stalls and overseeing sleeping arrangements. Each county may make their own
sleeping arrangements and must provide adequate chaperones. Boys and girls must have separate
sleeping quarters. The chaperones must also sleep in the designated area with their delegates and must
see that the members in the dormitory have chaperones as well. Counties must provide the show
management with a list of those in campers and their chaperones, and those in the dorm and their
chaperones. All head chaperones are expected to attend a phone conference with show officials prior to
the show (Wed July 6, 2016, 7 PM). Counties without chaperones must work make arrangements with
another county to take responsibility for their delegate(s).
County chaperones will also be responsible for recruiting volunteers (youth/adults) from their county
who will assist with tasks as requested by the show committee such as gate keeper, ring clean up and
watering and practice ring monitor. Counties are to complete the County Chaperone Information sheet
available from their County Extension Staff and send by entry deadline.
Conduct
You can find a copy of the New Hampshire 4-H Code of Conduct here:
http://extension.unh.edu/resources/files/Resource000067_Rep69.pdf
General Policies
Safety
The use of Basic Safety Procedures is mandatory for all counties. The following will apply:
 No smoking in barns. Smoking only in designated areas away from youth.
 Fire lanes will remain clear at all times.
 All county delegations will have fire buckets or fire extinguisher readily available.
 Equipment will be stored properly.
 Horses are not to be left unattended with stall doors open.
 All 4-H youth exhibitors are required to wear a properly fitted equestrian helmet which carries
ASTM/SEI approval with secured chin harness properly fastened at all times when mounted on
an equine or in a vehicle being pulled by one or more equines.
Stabling, Tying, and Showing from Trailers
Horses must be stabled in barns for the night unless otherwise approved by the Show Committee.
Grooming and washing only may be done outside with horse held.
Arrival/Departure
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Gates will open no earlier than 9:00 a.m., Friday, July 15 and horses and campers may arrive after that
time. Check with barn superintendent. All horses and exhibitors must be on the grounds by 3:00 p.m.
and signed in at the secretary's stand by 4:00 p.m.
Leaving Grounds Policy
Exhibitors may not leave the grounds during the show unless permission is granted by the Show
Superintendent. Permission will be granted only if the departure is necessary as a result of a medical or
other emergency involving the exhibitor or horse. Exhibitors leaving without permission or leaving
before release form is signed by the show secretary will forfeit his/her right to go to Eastern States
Exposition. HORSES may be released after their last class on Sunday. EXHIBITORS will not be released
until the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony on Sunday. Exhibitors will not be excused until they have
obtained a release from the county chaperone and their stalls and camping/sleeping areas are clean and
all payments are settled. All animals must be off the grounds Sunday afternoon. Those staying in the
dorm must check into the dorm on Friday and MUST BE CHECKED OUT OF THE DORM BY NOON
SUNDAY. If a dorm resident leaves the area unclean (as determined by the head chaperone at 12 noon)
that individual and all others from their county listed as staying in the dorm will lose 10 points off their
show score. Counties will be signed out by the superintendent after inspection of their barn and
camping area is complete. NOTE: All stalls must be stripped prior to leaving the grounds or the entire
county will be subject to a fee of $25 per stall for cleaning.
Health Requirements for Horses
All horses must have a current vaccination for rabies given at least 30 days and not more than 1 year
prior to the show. Horses stabled outside New Hampshire must conform to entry and health regulations
as required by current New Hampshire law. For out of state horses, a Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection “health certificate” signed by an accredited veterinarian and a valid negative AGID (Coggins)
test conducted within 6 months prior to entry must be presented.
Guidelines for Volunteers, Guests, and Spectators
Volunteers, guests, and spectators are expected to follow the conduct guidelines outlined for youth
participants. 4-H has a policy of no alcoholic beverages. Adult smoking is allowed in personal camping
areas only. There will be absolutely no smoking in the barns, dormitories, public spaces or ring
area. Anyone not following these policies will be asked to leave the fairgrounds.
EMT
EMT Services will be provided by Roger’s Rangers.
Dress Code
A minimum of shirt that covers the torso, fingertip length shorts, and shoes that completely enclose the
foot must be worn at all times by everyone associated with the show activities on the grounds. Tank
tops must not be revealing or have less than a one-inch strap. No bathing suits. Sandals are allowed only
in non-horse areas (campsites, show office, restrooms)
Facility Information
Shavings
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There are also several feed stores in the area with feed and shavings available for purchase. You will be
required to strip your stall or pay a stall stripping fee of $25 per stall for the entire delegation (including
tack and feed stalls).
Food
Popcorn and candy are sold by the EMS providers as a fundraiser, other food will not be available on the
grounds. Counties should plan their meals accordingly and for those visiting there are local restaurants
that deliver.
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Lodging, Sleeping and Camping Information
Sleeping Arrangements
Exhibitors may sleep in the dorms if they wish and sleeping areas will be separated by gender. Each
county must provide chaperones in each sleeping area or work out an agreement with another county
for chaperoning. Dorm floors may be dirt or asphalt so exhibitors will need to provide appropriate cots
or sleeping pads and other necessary bedding. Counties will provide signs that will designate county
sleeping areas. Counties may also camp together on the grounds as a county unit. All 4-H members will
be chaperoned by their county and quiet hours will be enforced.
Evening Curfew
9:30 p.m. - All exhibitors in dorms/campers/tents
10:30 p.m. - Lights out and electronics off; adults please respect quiet hours.
Camping
Camping facilities are available for parents and other adults involved with the show. Due to safety and
fire regulations, camping will be permitted in designated areas only.
Costs
Campers or tents using electrical hook-up (per night): $30 ($60 total for the weekend)*
Tents with no hook-up (per night): $15* ($30 for the weekend); if tents use electric hook-up, or plug in
at all, the camper fee is charged.
*Please note: ALL CAMPERS ON THE GROUNDS MUST PAY THIS FEE, REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE HOOKING
UP OR USING ELECTRICITY. If you are on the grounds with a camper or tent, you must pay this fee.
Dormitory: FREE
Selection for Eastern States Exposition
For more information on selection for Eastern States Exposition, please visit the website:
http://www.thebige.com/competitions/agriculture/4-h/packets/
Horse Education Poster Contest
All are eligible to enter the Horse Education Poster Contest. Entry is here and found at the end of this
entry. Judging will be done by those attending the show.
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2016 New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show Schedule
Friday, July 15,
4:00
5:00
5:50
6:00
2016
All Exhibitors Registered
Head Chaperone Meeting
Judging/Quiz Volunteers Report
Opening Ceremonies
Judging- Ring
Quiz- Grandstands
Saturday 8:00
AM
Fitting and Showmanship
Class 1
Senior Hunt Seat
Class 2
Senior Western
Class 3
Senior Saddle Seat
Class 4
Senior Gymkhana
Class 5
Senior Driving
Class 6
Senior In Hand
Class 7
Junior Hunt Seat
Class 8
Junior Western
Class 9
Junior Saddle Seat
Class 10
Junior Gymkhana
Class 11
Junior Driving
Class 12
Junior In Hand
Equitation
Class 13
Senior Hunt Seat
Class 14
Senior Western
Class 15
Senior Saddle Seat
Class 16
Senior Reinsmanship
Class 17
Senior In Hand Suitability
Class 18
Junior Hunt Seat
Class 19
Junior Western
Class 20
Junior Saddle Seat
Class 21
Junior Reinsmanship
Class 22
Junior In Hand Suitability
Class 23
Modified Western if needed
Class 24
Modified English if needed
Class 25
Modified Reinsmanship if
needed
Classes may be split or
combined at staff discretion.
Trail and Obstacle Classes
Class 26
Senior Hunt Seat Trail
Class 27
Senior Western Trail
Class 28
Senior Saddle Seat Trail
Class 29
Junior Hunt Seat Trail
Class 30
Junior Western Trail
Class 31
Junior Saddle Seat Trail
Class 32
Modified Trail if needed
Class 33
Senior Precision Driving
Class 34
Junior Precision Driving
Class 35
Senior In Hand Obstacle
Class 36
Junior In Hand Obstacle
Class 37
Junior In Hand Trail
Class 38
Senior In Hand Trail
Command *
Class 39
Senior Hunt seat Command Class
Class 40
Senior Western Command Class
Class 41
Senior saddle seat command Class
Class 42
Junior Hunt Seat Command Class
Class 43
Junior Western Command Class
Class 44
Junior Saddle Seat Command Class
Class 45
Modified Command Class if needed
Saturday Evening
Class 46
Barrels Race
Class 47
Keyhole Race
Class 48
Pole Bending
Class 49
Flag Race
Class 50
In Hand Command
Class 51
Command Driving
Class 52
Saddle Seat Road Hack
Following Evening Classes
Ice Cream Social ($2 suggested donation)
Barnyard Olympics (all welcome, including youth
and adults!)
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Sunday 9:00 AM
Class 53
Hunter Over Fences
Class 54
Small Equine In Hand Jumping
Pleasure Classes
Class 55
Senior Hunt Seat
Class 56
Senior Western
Class 57
Senior Saddle Seat
Class 58
Senior Pleasure Driving
Class 59
Junior Hunt Seat
Class 60
Junior Western
Class 61
Junior Saddle Seat
Class 62
Junior Pleasure Driving
Class 63
Modified Pleasure if needed
Other Classes
Class 64
Senior Hunter Under Saddle
Class 65
Junior Hunter Under Saddle
Class 66
Senior Horsemanship
Class 67
Junior Horsemanship
Class 68
Driving Discipline Rail
Class 69
In-Hand Pattern
Handiness *must do handiness pattern in NE
Horse Show Rules pg 45-46
Class 70
Handiness Senior Hunt Seat
Class 71
Handiness Senior Western
Class 72
Handiness Senior Saddle Seat
Class 73
Handiness Junior Hunt Seat
Class 74
Handiness Junior Western
Class 75
Handiness Junior Saddle Seat
Class 76
Handiness Senior Driving
Class 77
Handiness Junior Driving
Class 78
Modified Handiness if needed
Awards
Closing Ceremonies
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Head chaperone meetings will
be held as needed/announced.
Classes may be split or combined
at the discretion of show staff.
*At show manager/judge
discretion
Command may be run as discipline
rail and announced prior to class
Start.
HORSE SHOW ENTRY
New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show July 15, 16, 17, 2016
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Exhibitor: ____________________________________ Address: ___________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________ Town, Zip __________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________County: _______________________________
Birthdate: ____________________________________Age 1/1: ________________ Circle:
Circle One:
Exhibitor
Alternate
Stable Manager
Circle Division:
Senior
Junior
WTC B
Circle Discipline: Hunt Seat
Saddle Seat
Western
Male Female
WTB
Driving
In Hand
Gymkhana
Horse Name: ____________________________Breed: __________________Size: ______ Circle:
Mare Gelding
Horses 18 years or over verified by veterinarian statement or registration papers are eligible for the Senior Horse
Award. Please include a copy of verification if you want your horse considered for the award. Coggins test is NOT
adequate.
Parent/ Guardian Name: ____________________________________ Telephone: ________________________
Parent/Guardian Email: _______________________________________________________________________
Fitting & Showmanship (will be assigned based on Division and Discipline)
Hunt Seat
Saddle Seat
Western Seat
Driving
In hand
Gymkhana
Equitation (will be assigned based on Division and Discipline)
Hunt Seat
Saddle Seat
Western Seat
Reinsmanship
In Hand Suitability
Horsemanship
You will be assigned a Fitting and Showmanship and Equitation class based on the division and
discipline you enter. Please choose three more classes based on your discipline, ability and interests:
Riding Division (English and Western)(Circle 3)
Pleasure
Trail
Handiness
Hunter Under Saddle
Hunter Over Fences
Saddle Seat Road Hack
Command
Precision Driving
Command Driving
Handiness
In Hand Obstacle
In Hand Command
In Hand Trail
Driving Division (Circle 3)
Pleasure Driving
Driving Discipline Rail
In Hand Division (Circle 3)
In Hand Jumping
In-hand Pattern
(note: Obstacle will not include any jumping; Trail may have a jump. Trail obstacles will be similar
to those that might be encountered on a trail)
Gymkhana Division (Circle 3)
Barrels
Pole Bending
Flag Race
Continue on next page
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Key Hole
Do you have any special needs that will require assistance with your performance in any phase of this show?
___No
___Yes (please explain below or contact Mary Davis mary.davis@unh.edu or (603)862-2188):
Entry Deadline: July 6, 2016 (or immediately after county show)
Send:
 2016 New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show Entry Form and Release
 Entry Fee: $80 for exhibitors, $10 for Stable Managers
 Riders Forms only needed if NOT done in 4hOnline:
 Horse Intent to Show Form
 NH 4-H Record Lease Form (if applicable)
 4-H Activity Youth Permission and Release and Code of Conduct
 NH 4-H Activity Youth Medical Care and Treatment Form
 Stable Managers Forms only needed if NOT done in 4hOnline:
 4-H Activity Youth Permission and Release and Code of Conduct
 NH 4-H Activity Youth Medical Care and Treatment Form
 Completed ESE form for those eligible
 Camping Fees
 T-Shirt Order Form
 Horse Education Poster Contest (if entering a poster/ attach to back of poster)
Make checks payable to UNH Cooperative Extension
Fees:
Amount Enclosed:
Entry Fee ($80 per rider, $10 per stable manager) ___riders ___Stable Manager
______________
Camping Fee ($30 per night each, $15 per night each) ____Camper ____Tent
______________
T-Shirt Order Form/Fee ($15 per shirt/$30 per sweatshirt)
______________
Total Enclosed______________________________
Make checks payable as directed by your county to the County or to UNH Cooperative Extension (NOTE: most
counties collect fees and submit one check – please confirm payment information with your county)
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PERMISSION AND LIABILITY WAIVER
MUST BE COMPLETED BY PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
My child, _____________________________________________________________________ ,
has permission to participate in the State 4-H Horse Show, including staying overnight, at Cheshire Fairgrounds
during July 15-17, 2016. It is understood that my child will be supervised by county chaperones. I understand my
child may camp with his/her county delegation or stay in the dormitory and that both locations will be supervised
by county chaperones.
I wish my child to stay in the:
a.
Dormitory
b.
Camping unit with the county
I understand that my child may not change his/her sleeping location without my written consent.
I have read the rules and regulations governing the 4-H State Horse Show and ESE Qualifying Event, and we agree
to abide by those rules and give superintendents, UNH Cooperative Extension staff, and volunteers full authority
to make judgment and enforce these rules. The above applicant meets the eligibility requirements and is willing to
conduct him/herself in an appropriate manner according to the 4-H Code of Conduct.
I agree to treat the facilities and my animal with care and respect. I agree to release and hold harmless, defend
and indemnify The University of New Hampshire, UNH Cooperative Extension, 4-H Foundation of NH, Inc.,
Cheshire Fairgrounds and their trustees, agents, employees, and volunteers from any liability, claim, or demand
connected with this event. I bring my animal at my own risk and I am aware of the hazards associated with
participation and with the handling of large animals including possible injury or death. I will be responsible for
physical or financial damage done by myself or my animals to another person or property.
We have read the rules and regulations governing the State 4-H Horse Show and agree to abide by these rules;
and give superintendents and UNH Cooperative Extension staff full authority to make judgment and enforce these
rules.
___________________________________________________
_________________________
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian
Date
Will you as a parent/guardian be camping on the grounds?
YES
NO
______________ Please circle one and initial
Type of unit & size: _________________________________________________
(Slide out units may not encroach on adjacent space or they will be assessed a second fee)
Camping site needed:
Camper Fee ($30 per night/$60 weekend): _________________
Tent Fee ($15 per night/ $30 weekend): _________________ (no hook-up)
Total camping enclosed with entry fee___________________.
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T-Shirt Design
2016 STATE SHOW 4-H HORSE SHOW SHIRT ORDER FORM
State Show qualifiers must make an advance order for t-shirts & sweatshirts.
Advance orders are guaranteed. A limited number of t-shirts will be available for purchase at the show. No extra
sweatshirts will be ordered.
SHIRTS MUST BE ORDERED BY JULY 6, 2016
All shirts will be imprinted with the design shown above on this form. Shirts will be available at State Show on
Friday for distribution.
Adult Sizes Only
T-Shirt @ $15.00
Hoodie $30
¼ zip sweatshirt $30
Place number of T-shirts desired in the column with the appropriate size:
S
M
L
XL
XXL
T-Shirt $15
________ t-shirts
Hooded Sweatshirt $30
________ hoodies
1/4 zip sweatshirt $30
________ 1/4 zip sweatshirts
# t-shirts _____________ X $15 = __________
# hoodies _____________ X $30 = __________
# ¼ zips _____________ X $30 = __________
TOTAL DUE: $ ____________PLEASE INCLUDE PAYMENT WITH ORDER
CHECKS PAYABLE TO: UNH Cooperative Extension (or as directed by your county)
Name _______________________________________________________________________________ County __________________________
If you order and pay for a shirt but do not attend the show, your shirt will be given to your county chaperone for delivery to you.
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State 4-H Horse Show Packing list:
Counties and delegates must bring all items necessary for care, housing and feeding of county delegates
& chaperones. Counties stay together in either dorm (exhibit hall) or camping area. Parents may stay
with their own children or camp separately on the grounds if desired.
Individual delegate supplies:
 Casual clothing & footwear
 Show clothing & footwear
 Toiletries and towels
 Medication if used (must bring appropriate medical form & check in with county chaperone)
 Bedding, pillow, cot or mat (delegates/parents must arrange camping or dorm on form above)
 Drinking water and snacks
Supplies for horse
 Feed (hay and grain) and bedding
 Water buckets
 Feed bucket
 Halter and lead
 Grooming tools
 Saddle with fittings, bridle, saddle pad or harness & cart or in-hand showing supplies
 Stall hardware for hanging buckets, cross ties, etc.
 Fan if used, with extension cord and means to securely fasten fan (must be in good/safe
condition. No frayed wires)
 Sign for stall door (minimum must have horse name, exhibitor name and contact info, owner
name and contact info, feeding instructions, any special needs or vices)
County supplies for barn:
 Muck bucket(s) or wheelbarrow(s)
 Pitchfork(s), rake(s), broom(s)
 Hose (optional)
 Horse first aid kit
 Human first aid kit
 Decorations (optional)
 Flashlight
County supplies for county camping/gathering/eating area (most counties prepare and eat meals
together. This is arranged by the county chaperones or other designated adult)
 Cooking supplies (grill, griddle)
 Canopy or tent
 Coolers with ice
 Tables (picnic tables available on grounds)
 Food service items
 Lighting
 Food
 Plenty of drinking water & nutritious snacks
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NH 4-H Horse Program 2016 Eastern States Exposition “Big E” 4-H Horse Show Preferences
For Riders, Drivers, Small Equine, Alternates and Teen Leaders (“stable managers”). All NH 4-H Horse
Show participants interested in representing NH at the ESE Horse Show must submit this form
with their NH State Horse Show Entry. You must have completed your intent to show by 4/1 to be
eligible for ESE
This entry is made in accordance with the rules governing this program found here:
http://www.thebige.com/fair/agriculture/documents/14ag4hhorsepacket.pdf
Name: ___________________________________ Date of birth _________/_________/ _________
4-H age (as of 1/1/15)____________
Street Address: ____________________________
Town:__________________ State:______________ Zip: __________________
Contact email: ____________________ emergency contact phone during show:________________
Alternate phone number:______________________
Accommodations needed to participate in this event:
Horse’s Name:____________________ date acquired: ______________________
Select one: OWNED
Select one:
WESTERN
ALTERNATE
LEASED (date of lease ____) Horse’s date of birth _______________
ENGLISH
DRIVER
TEEN LEADER (“stable manager”)
SMALL EQUINE
Classes: All Entrants will participate in General Knowledge Test, Horse Judging, Fitting and
Showmanship and their division appropriate Equitation or Equitation equivalent class. Choose at least 1
or up to 4 Performance Classes in your division; choose only from the classes listed in your division.
Driving classes may be split as follows: Small Equine/Horse/Drafts/Other Equine at the show
management’s discretion.
English Division: (choose up to 4)
___ Pleasure
___ Trail
___ Command
___ Bridle path hack ___ Hunter under Saddle
___ Hunter over fences
Western Division (choose up to 4)
___ Pleasure
___ Trail
___ Command
___ Western Handiness (see pattern here: http://www.thebige.com/competitions/agriculture/4h/packets/ )
Small Equine In Hand (choose up to 4 – may cross enter driving division)
___ In hand hunter ___ In hand obstacles ___ Command
___ Pleasure Driving ___ Precision driving ___ Driving command
Driving division (choose up to 3)
___ Pleasure Driving ___ Precision driving ___ Driving command
For Fitting and Showmanship, you may enter in Western or English Attire and Tack but there is no
mixing of attire and tack.
Teen leaders: Do you want to do Fitting and Showmanship with a borrowed horse?
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YES NO
2016 NEW ENGLAND 4-H HORSE EDUCATION POSTER CONTEST
Situation: 4-H members and their horses are on display for the public at The New England 4-H Horse Activity at
The Big E. Most of those who go through the horse barn and watch the 4-H horse show are not knowledgeable
about horses or safety around them. They often put themselves, their children, 4-H members and horses in
potentially dangerous situations because of this lack of knowledge.
Purpose:
To educate the public about safety procedures around horses and general horse knowledge.
How:
A Horse Safety Poster Display in the horse barn.
Who:
Any 4-H member is invited to submit annually a new poster for the contest.
When:
Posters must be at The Big E by 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday and will be displayed until Saturday
evening.
What:
The poster may illustrate any aspect of Equine education or general horse safety.
It can be a drawing, a cartoon, a collage, printed instructions, etc.
The poster must be a minimum of 14" x 22" in size, a maximum of 22" x 28" and should be readable at 30'. THIS
POSTER SHOULD BE YOUR OWN WORK.
Check with your 4-H Extension office for tips on making posters and/or further information.
Age groups for posters: 5-8yrs, 9-13 yrs and 14 to 19 yrs, and will be judged accordingly.
All posters will become the property of the 4-H Horse Show Committee. Each state is responsible for all ribbons
awarded to those not in attendance. This form must be firmly attached to the back of your poster and
completely filled out.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________
TOWN _________________________________ STATE _______ ZIP ____________ TEL # _______________________
DIVISION: (Check One) K-8 years: ___________ Junior 9-13 years: ___________ Senior 14-19 years: _______________
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2016 NEW ENGLAND 4-H HORSE POSTER EVALUATION
Name of Exhibitor: ______________________________________________________Age: _____
Poster Title: ____________________________________________________________State:____
An excellent poster captures people’s attention and clearly conveys a message. Below you will find an evaluator’s
opinion as to how effective your poster is.
Criteria
> Overall Impression
>Neatness
Excellent
4 points
Poster attracts attention and
maintains interest
Poster is free of smudges, has
been assembled with care and
writing is neat
Very Good
3 points
Good
2 points
Artwork/Design
>Use of Color
>Layout/Design
>Creativity
Pleasing color combinations,
color use enhances readability
and attractiveness
Space is used effectively,
layout is easy to follow
Interesting use of materials,
color, and/or design that add
to the impact of the poster
Message/Content
>Title
>Written Material
*Does it educate the public
about horse safety?
>Spelling, Usage, Grammar
and Mechanics
>Graphics/pictures/
illustrations/photos
Easy to read, captures the
idea/topic of the poster
Clear: easy to follow and easy
to read, accurate and
condensed
Free of spelling mistakes and
free of grammatical errors
Enhance poster’s impact,
message or help viewer
understand content
Your point total: ___________
Blue Ribbon: 31-40 points
Red Ribbon: 21-30 points
White Ribbon: 11-20 points
PLEASE ATTACH THIS FORM TO THE BACK OF YOUR POSTER.
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Fair
1 point