DEPARTMENT 60 – HORSE
JUNIOR FAIR ONLINE ENTRIES DEADLINE IS JUNE 20, 2015
DIRECTOR IN CHARGE: Becky Applegett
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Keith Britton, Brenda Correll, Renee Lewis, Lisa Wiley
Horse Arrival Times:
On Special Exhibit Horses
8:00 AM, Friday, July 17 until 8:00 AM, Saturday, July 18
Not On Special Exhibit Horses
7:00 AM until 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 18
Horse Release Times:
On Special Exhibit Horses - 11:00 PM, Saturday, July 25
Not On Special Exhibit Horses - immediately following evaluations on Saturday, July 18
(No stalls for these horses, not on special exhibit horses work out of trailers only)
HORSE EVENT TIMES
4-H Horse Partnership Evaluations
Saturday, June 27, 10:00 AM
Ganyard Building –
General knowledge
4-H Horse Project Evaluation
Saturday, June 27, 11:00 AM
Ganyard Building –
General knowledge and skills
4-H Horse Drill Team Practice
Friday, July 17, 6:00 PM
Bob Evans Arena
4-H Horse Make-up Evaluations
- Partnership – Horse Barn Tent
- Project Book – Arena Bleachers
Saturday, July 18, 9:00 AM
Horse Barn Tent/Bleachers –
Must be pre-approved
Horse wash rack closed
4-H Horseless Horse Evaluations
Saturday, July 18, 10:00 AM
Horse Barn Tent –
Horse wash rack closed
4-H Horse Evaluation (live horse inspection
Saturday, July 18, 10:00 AM
and skills)
Bob Evans Horse Arena
4-H Horse Relationship Evaluations
Saturday, July 18, 11:00 AM
Horse Barn Tent –
Horse wash rack closed
4-H Partnership Evaluation Goals (live
horse skills and demonstration)
Saturday, July 18, 12:00 PM
Bob Evans Horse Arena
JF Horse Exhibitors Meeting, JF Royalty
Ride-In, State Fair Qualification
Recognition
Saturday, July 18, 3:00 PM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Horse Show
Saturday, July 18, Entry Booth open
after grading
Announcers Stand
JF Horse Show
Saturday, July 18, 4:30 PM
Show Starts
Bob Evans Arena
Worship Service JF Horse Drill Team
Performance
Sunday, July 19, 7:30 AM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Horse Show
Sunday, July 19
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bob Evans Arena
Break
Sunday, July 19
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Bob Evans Arena Closed
JF Model Horse Show
Sunday, July 19, 1:30 PM
Activities Tent
JF Horse Show, Continued
Sunday, July 19, 3:30 PM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Horse Fun Show
Monday, July 20, 9:00 AM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Horse Royalty Practice
Monday, July 20, 9:00 AM
Location to be determined
JF Musical Freestyle Practice
Monday, July 20, 1/2 hour after end of
Fun Show
Bob Evans Arena
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JF Horse Drill Team Performance
Monday, July 20, 6:30 PM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Horse Fun Show
Monday, July 20, 7:00 PM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Horse Fun Show
Tuesday, July 21, 9:00 AM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Musical Freestyle
Tuesday, July 21, 6:00 PM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Horse Fun Show
Wednesday, July 22, 9:00 AM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Trail Event
Wednesday, July 22, 1:00 PM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Horse Royalty
Wednesday, July 22, 5:30 PM
Entertainment Tent
JF Horse Fun Show
Wednesday, July 22
Following Royalty
Bob Evans Arena
JF Horse Fun Show
Thursday, July 23, 9:00 AM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Horse Skillathon
Thursday, July 23, 10:00 AM
Horse Tent
JF Versatility
Thursday, July 23, 6:00 PM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Horse Fun Show
Friday, July 24, 9:00 AM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Showman of Showman, Horse Segment Friday, July 24, 3:00 PM
Bob Evans Arena
JF Horseless Horse Fun Show
Friday, July 24, 7:00 PM
Bob Evans Arena
4-H Horse Advisory Committee Show
Saturday, July 25, 7:00 AM - Entries
Open and 8:00 AM - Show Starts
Bob Evans Arena
Golden Boot Awards
Saturday, July 25, end of show
Bob Evans Arena
JF 4-H Horses released to Go Home
Saturday, July 25, 11:00 PM
Drive safely and be sure to care for
your tired horse
GENERAL HORSE EXHIBITOR RULES
Notice: Failure to comply with the following rules will result in forfeiture of fair awards and possible expulsion
from the Franklin County Fairgrounds.
1.
Waivers All exhibitors of 4-H Horse Projects (On special exhibit or not on special exhibit) and their guardian must
have completed the Franklin County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee Equine Safety and Ethics Program. The
following must be on file with the Franklin County Extension Office: The last page of circular 191R signed by 4Her and guardian (signed once and maintained on file, certifies 4-H member and parents/guardian have viewed
required safety videos and have reviewed publication 191R). The Ohio 4-H Equine Activities Release of Claims
Waiver, signed by 4-Her and guardian (signed and submitted for current year) and the Franklin County Agricultural
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Society Equine Activities Release of Claims Waiver, signed by 4-Her and guardian (signed and submitted for
current year.)
2.
Exhibitor Rules and Guidelines: All horse exhibitors are required to abide by the Junior Fair General and Animal
Exhibitor Rules listed in the Junior Fair Premium Book as well as the rules listed below. Please read carefully all
rules and guidelines. Exhibitors whom disregard rules, are disruptive or create a safety concern may be asked to
leave the fair grounds at any time. Any questions about any rule or guideline should be first directed to your local
4-H advisor. If questions still exist, please contact Becky Applegett, Fair Board Horse Department Chairman at
614-570-6388 for further clarification.
3.
Horse Project Evaluations: All horse projects must be evaluated at the designated evaluation time in order to
participate in any Junior Fair Horse Event. Horse exhibitors will have project book(s), record book(s), feed tag
exercise and all project knowledge evaluated pre-fair on June 27 at the Ganyard Building. There will be a second
phase for Horse project evaluation held at the fair on July 18 at 10:00 AM consisting of the Horse inspection
sections. Members, who are taking more than one 4-H horse project book (173-189), but using the same project
animal, will only need to go through the horse inspection portion of evaluation once. The horse inspection portion
includes backing and turning a horse, horse’s health and appearance and appearance of exhibitor, tack and
equipment. The horse inspection scores will be used for all the horse projects enrolled by the 4-H member using
that project animal. If a member is showing/exhibiting more than one project animal, whether owned or leased, the
member must take both project animals through the horse inspection portions of the evaluation. Horse projects will
be cross checked and verified against the specific horses which were submitted and registered as horse by the
member during the April 1 enrollment process. Horse Wash racks will be closed during grading.
4.
Horseless Horse Evaluations: Horseless Horse Project members are to bring to evaluation their project book with
the required number of activities completed, a story about their Horseless project experience and an educational
display on a topic covered in the 4-H Horseless Horse Project Book. Horse wash racks will be closed during
grading.
5.
Partnership Evaluations: Experienced Horse Project members are to bring their summary sheet to
evaluations. Novice members are not required to bring any written documentation to evaluations. Horse wash
racks will be closed during grading.
6.
Horse Relationship Project Evaluations: Horse Relationship Project members should bring to evaluation their
completed project books, completed log sheet, a minimum 1 page maximum 2 page summary of what they did and
learned by doing it and a Horse related educational display. Horse wash racks will be closed during grading.
7.
Health Requirements: No Health Papers or Coggin’s Test. Horses exhibited must not be under quarantine and
must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. The fair veterinarian may inspect
horses at any time.
8.
No Use of Studs: Junior Fair Horse Exhibitors are not allowed to show/exhibit pony or horse studs.
9.
Project Animal Requirements: Exhibitors must use their own project animal for evaluation. All family or shared
lease horse project member may use the same animal for evaluation purposes.
4-H members must designate their project animal(s) by April 1 of the current year. Each exhibitor must have on
file at the OSU Extension Franklin County office a completely filled out Horse Description Form together with a
minimum 3 X 4 inch color photo of their project horse before April 1. Projects animals will be validated against the
list of designated project animals submitted during the evaluation process. If the horse project animal is leased, a
completed and signed lease agreement must be on file with the OSU Extension, Franklin County Office by April 1.
Franklin County 4-H members are limited to no more than two horse/ pony project animals. There will be a $25
stall fee accessed for each horse on Special Exhibit. The $25 stall fee will be due with fair entries in June.
10. Exhibitor Riding Requirements: Only the exhibitor may ride the horse/pony at the Fair. The violator and the
horse will be disqualified from further participation at the Fair. Junior Fair Horse events (except Model Horse
Show) are only open to regular 4-H members (age 8 and in the 3rd grade as of January 1st of the current year up to
age 18). (When ages 8-18 are specified as ages for horse classes it means class is for regular 4-H members age 8
and in 3rd grade as of January 1of current year and members up to 18 years of age)
11. Adult Supervision Required: Exhibitor’s under the age of 16 must have a parent, guardian or designated adult
supervisor on the grounds or they are not permitted to ride in shows, the practice arenas or anywhere on the
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grounds. Designated supervisors must be 18 years of age or older. Violators may be asked to leave the
Fairgrounds.
12. Rules Governing Junior Fair Horse Events: Franklin County 4-H Horse Guidelines will govern all classes and
events. In addition to the foregoing Rules and Regulations, Junior Fair Horse and Pony Exhibitors are subject to
the Rules and Regulations stipulated in both the Junior Fair and Senior Fair Books, and publication #179 Uniform
Rules for 4-H Horse Shows. Exhibitors are encouraged to obtain a current copy of #179 Uniform Rules for 4-H
Horse Shows from the OSU Extension, Franklin County office.
Franklin County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee’s guidelines for pattern classes: No patterns for Walk-Trot,
Novice exhibitors will do patterns, and if the class requires patterns, all participants will do the pattern followed by
rail work with riders going at least one direction on the rail. Judge has the option to call back top pattern riders for
rail work.
13. Family Horse Project Requirements: Exhibitors enrolled in Family Horse Project(s) may share the animal(s) to
participate in evaluation, 4-H Advisory Committee Show, the Junior Fair Show, Junior Fair Musical Freestyle,
Junior Fair Versatility and Junior Fair Fun Shows. A family horse may not be entered more than once in any class
in which all horses are required to enter the arena simultaneously (showmanship, western pleasure, western
horsemanship, equitation). The family horse may run as many times as it has eligible family member exhibitors in
any class where the horses work individually and never enter the arena as a group (contesting, reining, western
riding, over fences). Only one family member may use the family horse project to participate in Junior Fair Horse
Royalty or PAS. An exhibitor may exhibit two Family Horse Projects. The family horse category includes
siblings, members of the same household and cousins.
14. Shared Lease Horse Project Requirements: Exhibitors enrolled in Shared Lease Horse Project(s) may share the
animal(s) to participate in evaluation, 4-H Advisory Committee Show, the Junior Fair Show, Junior Fair Musical
Freestyle, Junior Fair Versatility and Junior Fair Fun Shows. A shared lease horse may not be entered more than
once in any class in which all horses are required to enter the arena simultaneously (showmanship, western
pleasure, western horsemanship, equitation). The shared lease horse may run as many times as it has eligible
exhibitors in any class where the horses work individually and never enter the arena as a group (contesting, reining,
western riding, over fences). Only one exhibitor may use the shared lease horse project to participate in Junior Fair
Horse Royalty or PAS. An exhibitor may exhibit two Shared Lease Horse Projects. There may be no more than
two riders for each horse enrolled.
15. Number of Horse Exhibits: An exhibitor may enter up to two horse project animals on Special Exhibit. In
addition, there may be no more than two riders for each shared lease horse project. However, because of limited
barn and stall space, there may not be room for the second horse project to be exhibited (Exhibitors will be notified
before fair, that the animal may not come to the fair). Positively, no one will be allowed to have more than two
horses at the fair on Special Exhibit. There will be a $25 stall fee accessed for each horse on Special Exhibit. The
$25 stall fee will be due with fair entries in June.
16. Types of Riders: All Junior Fair Horse Exhibitors must declare a riding level at the time of Junior Fair Entry –
June 20. Junior Fair Horse exhibitors will only be allowed to ride in horse show classes at their declared riding
level throughout the entire week of the current Franklin County Junior Fair. No exhibitor will be allowed to move
up or down in riding level at any time during the current Franklin County Junior Fair. Show officials will excuse
any Junior Fair horse exhibitor who enters the show ring in the wrong riding level class.
A. Walk-Trot – Exhibitors (the 4-H member, not horse/rider combination) who have shown in a lifetime
total of 4 or less cantering classes in previous fairs, open shows, IEA or IEA type shows and/or 4-H PAS
horse shows. Exhibitors must be in their 1st or 2nd year of a horse project to enter into a walk-trot
class/event. Walk-trot riders have never participated in any PAS State Fair qualifying shows. Exhibitors
who show in walk-trot classes are ineligible to show in any other riding classes at the current Franklin
County Junior Fair. Walk-trot exhibitors are prohibited from loping/cantering their horse anytime while on
the fairgrounds. Exception: If walk-trot classes are combined with novice classes, then all appropriate
riders may show in the combined classes, which will be limited to walk-trot. Walk-Trot exhibitors will
wear equine approved safety headgear (helmet) whenever they are riding or showing (including
showmanship) their horse/pony.
B. Novice – Exhibitors (the 4-H member, not horse/rider combination) who have shown in a lifetime
total of 4 or less cantering classes in previous fairs, open shows, IEA or IEA type shows and/or 4-H
PAS horse shows. Exhibitors must be in their 1st through 4th year of a horse project. Novice riders
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have never participated in any PAS State Fair qualifying shows. Novice riders will not be permitted to
participate in Equitation Over Fences, Working Hunter or any Gymkhana classes (timed events).
Exception: Fun show classes designed for novice and walk-trot riders. Novice riders will not be
permitted to enter Versatility program. Novice riders will be permitted to participate in Hunter Hack
classes but with cross rails only. These exhibitors may be expected to show their horse in a canter or
lope. Exhibitors who show as novice riders may only enter into novice classes at the current Franklin
County Fair. Exception: If novice classes are combined with walk-trot classes, then all appropriate
riders may show in the combined classes, but only at walk-trot. Novice riders may wear Western style
hats for Western Showmanship classes but will wear equine approved headgear at all other times
while riding or showing their horse.
C.
Age Categories – Exhibitors who select to ride in classes for their appropriate age must ride in the
same age category of classes throughout the current Franklin County Junior Fair. Riders may not
enter into more than one age category class and may not ride in age category classes and walk-trot or
novice classes. Entries will be divided into three approximately equal size divisions (Junior,
Intermediate and Senior) based on the age of exhibitors entered. Age Category riders may wear
Western style hats for Western Showmanship classes but will wear equine approved headgear at all
other times while riding or showing their horse.
*Exceptions:
 If an exhibitor has ever qualified to show in the State 4-H Horse Show, they are no longer a
walk-trot or novice rider and must exhibit/show in the age category classes only.
 Mentally and/or physically disabled exhibitors are permitted to show in walk-trot or novice
classes beyond the restrictions listed above contingent upon the approval of the horse show rules
committee.
 The Horse Advisory Committee reserves the right to lower any exhibitor to WALK/TROT
status if they deem it necessary for safety.
17. Ponies: A pony is 58” and under. If showing in a pony class, you may not enter a similar horse class for your age
group or riding level. Ponies must be measured to determine height before showing. Ponies will be measured
during grading and exhibitor numbers will be marked PONY.
18. Exhibitor Numbers: Exhibitors will be assigned an exhibitor number. The exhibitor must wear this number
throughout the entire week of the fair except for those horse shows that may issue their own special exhibitor
numbers. The number must be displayed whenever the rider is astride the horse, horse in hand, lunging etc.
Exhibitors are given their numbers at the completion of project grading.
19. Protective Headgear: 4-H publication #179 Uniform Rules for Horse Shows edition 2012 states (page 9; General
Rules #1) All youth age 19 and under, participating in any 4-H equestrian activity, are required to wear properly
fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI
(Safety Equipment Institute) standards with the chin harness securely fastened at all times when riding or driving an
equine. All junior fair exhibitors will abide by this helmet rule. It is the exhibitor and exhibitor’s legal guardian’s
responsibility to provide the required equine safety-riding helmet and to insure that it fits properly. When buying
protective headgear the buyer should look for the letters ASTM and SEI, which indicates that the headgear has met
safety standards. NO EXHIBITOR WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE HORSE RING WITHOUT
APPROVED EQUINE PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. Improperly fitting helmets have been blamed for
inflicting injury to a fallen rider; we therefore strongly discourage swapping of safety helmets. Parents choosing
to lunge their child’s horse/pony will be expected wear safety headgear as well. Protective headgear is
required whenever riding or driving an equine. Age category and Novice riders participating in a Western
Showmanship class wear a Western Style hat (Walk/Trot riders participating in Western Showmanship are
required to wear protective headgear.
20. Show Ring Etiquette: The judge will dismiss from the ring any entry they feel is unruly or not in sufficient control
for the safety of the handler or other exhibitors. Unsportsmanlike conduct toward judges, show management, or
exhibitors, or physical abuse of the project horse will not be tolerated. The Junior Fair Horse Event Chair(s) and or
Advisors will dismiss violators from the show.
21. Mandatory Exhibitor's Meeting: A meeting for all Exhibitors and their parents or guardians will be held at 3:00
p.m. on Saturday, July 18. All exhibitors and their guardians must attend this important meeting. A drawing for
door prizes will be held at the conclusion of the meeting. State Fair Qualification Awards will be presented at
this meeting.
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22. Awards Ceremony: State Fair Qualification Awards will be presented to all 4-H Horse Projects graded and
exhibited at the fair who passed two or more events at a Performance Against Standard Qualifying Show (PAS) at
the exhibitors meeting on Saturday. Individual class awards are presented at the end of each class. Versatility awards
are presented at the conclusion of the Junior and Senior competitions.
23. Stall decorations: Clubs are encouraged to appropriately decorate horse stalls and barn areas to enhance the
appearance of the barns. No decorations may be installed before 6 PM Wednesday July 15. Decorations may not be
removed before 7 PM Saturday July 25. Decorations must be safe and not limit barn or stall access in any manner.
24. Overnight Camping: Only exhibitors on Special Exhibit will be permitted to stay overnight and must stay in a
permitted tent or camper in the Junior fair Campground and comply with all rules and regulations thereof. See
Camping Permits under Junior Fair General Rules.
25. Horse Show Rules Committee: The 2015 Junior Fair Horse Show Rules Committee is made up of the following: 4H Horse Advisory Committee Officers, Junior Fair Horse Events Advisors, event Judge and/or 4-H Pub 179. In the
event that an official protest is filed, Junior Fair Board Adult Advisors(s) and/or Senior Fair Board Representative(s)
may be asked to serve to rule on actions taken by the Horse Show Rules Committee. Official protest must be filed
in writing at the Senior Fair Office and must include a one hundred dollar fee ($100). The fee will be returned only
if the protest is sustained by the Senior Fair Board.
26. Trees: The 4-H Horse Committee planted trees around the horse arena. DO NOT TIE HORSES/PONIES TO
TREES. Do not let horses/ponies eat the trees. Do not climb trees or allow children to climb trees. Do not break
limbs or twigs off of trees or hang anything from them. Do not tear or cut into bark.
27. Round Pens: Round pens are for lunging of horses/ponies only (no riding anytime). First come first serve limited
to 15 minutes per person. Supervision is required, helmets are required, and back numbers must be displayed. No
riding in grassy areas outside of round pens. No use of round pens after lights out at midnight. Parents lunging
horses must wear protective headgear.
28. Permitted Riding Areas: Exhibitors are permitted to ride their own project animal in the main arena or the practice
arena only. There is no other designated safe riding area on the fairgrounds. Horses may be lunged in the lunging
pens only.
29. Horse Permitted Areas: Horses may be in the horse barn areas, the main and practice arena, the lunging pens and
the wash racks. Horses are not permitted in the campgrounds area, the mid-way area, race barn areas or non Horse
Barns. Horses being moved between Barn 22 and the main arena must be in hand and not ridden. Horses are not
permitted near the horse arena bleachers.
HORSE BARN SAFETY AND BARN KEEPING RULES
1.
2.
Manure Handling: All manure is to be placed in designated areas.
Stall Use: Nothing is to be attached to stalls in any barns. No nails, staples, wires, screws, etc. may be
used. String or rope may be used to hang buckets and hay bags if it is tied around the main wooden
structure. No paint may be used on any stalls including the portable stalls.
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3.
4.
Horse Care: It is the responsibility of the exhibitors to properly care for their animals and use appropriate barn
management practices. Stalls must be kept reasonably clean at all times. The barn stewards will periodically
check stalls and if an exhibitor’s stall is deemed unacceptable the exhibitor will be notified in writing. The
exhibitor will be prohibited from showing their animal until the stall has been cleaned and approved by the barn
stewards. Please report any problems to your advisor or one of the barn stewards.
Barn Rules: Each exhibitor shall be responsible for observing these rules.
A. NO SMOKING IN BARNS!
B. Extension cords and fans must be approved by the barn steward, be in good repair and UL rated for outdoor
use with grounded, 3 prongs. No heating appliances, cooking appliances, refrigerators or TV’s may be
used in the barns.
C. Electric clippers may be used. When using clippers, horses must be held by an attendant, not tied or left
standing.
D. No tying or cross-tying animals in the barns, aisles, or buildings outside the stalls. No tying of unattended
horses in stalls.
E. Horses must be attended to at all time except when closed in their stalls. Feed doors in barn 22 must be
closed at all times.
F. When using the wash rack, please CLEAN UP any mess made by the horse. PLEASE KEEP THE DRAIN
CLEANED OUT. Limit wash rack time to 15 minutes. Remember excessive washing removes the natural
oils and shine from a horse’s coat. Wash racks will be closed during all grading events.
G. NO PARKING IN THE BARN AREA. Unload and move cars, trucks, and trailers as quickly as
possible. Keep the roads and area around the barns free from obstructions in case of fire or health
emergencies. ALL trailers left on the fairgrounds must be parked in the designated parking area as specified
by the Senior Fair Board.
H. NO people door in any barn should be blocked or locked at anytime the barn is being used. Do not store
supplies/feed in the aisle ways leading to or from the people doors.
I. Please follow all SAFETY RULES. The following will be enforced:
a. No riding in campground or midway area or on the racetrack. Please dismount in horse area when it is
congested.
b. No bare feet or sandals in horse area.
c. No double riding.
d. No riding in the barns.
e. No horseplay in the barns.
f. No riding of horses between barn 22 and the riding arena.
g. An approved safety-riding helmet must be worn per 4-H 179 whenever you are working with the
horse/pony.
h. Curfew for the horse area is midnight. There will be no overnight camping except for those properly
registered with the Senior Fair Board in the camping area and under adult supervision.
i. Horses must have bridle or hackamore on when ridden. Riders must wear their number whenever
riding, lounging or handling the horse.
j. No leads across stall doors.
k. There will be barn stewards who have the authority to enforce rules and assign penalties in cooperation
with the appropriate Junior and Senior Fair Board representatives.
The barn stewards for the 2015 Franklin County Junior Fair are Keith Britton-Carousel Riders, Lisa Wiley-Hilliard 4H’ers and Kathy Kerr, Ropes & Reins.
4-H HORSE EVALUATIONS
Advisors: Becky Applegett, Brenda Correll, Renee Lewis, Lori Raugh, Lisa Wiley
4-H members must arrive no later than 1:00 pm to go through grading
Partnership
Saturday, June 27
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Ganyard Building
(except live horse inspections and skills)
All Horse Projects
Saturday, June 27
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Ganyard Building
(except Horseless Horse and Relationship) (project knowledge and skills)
**Wash racks are closed during grading**
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Makeup Horse Eval. Saturday, July 18
(must be pre-approved)
Horseless Horse
Saturday, July 18
ALL Horse Projects Saturday, July 18
(live horse inspections and skills)
Horse Relationship Saturday, July 18
Partnership Goals Saturday, July 18
(live horse inspections and skills)
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Horse Arena Bleachers
Time: 10:00 AM
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Horse Barn Tent
Location: Bob Evans Horse Arena
Time: 11:00 AM
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Horse Barn Tent
Location: Bob Evans Horse Arena
Department 60 – Horse
Section 101 – On Special Exhibit Horse Evaluations
AWARDS
Ribbons - Blue Red
White
Members taking this project have their horses on exhibit at the fair all week.
11:00 AM - June 27 - Ganyard Building - project knowledge and skills sections
9:00 AM - July 18 - Horse Arena Bleachers - Horse project make-up grading (must be pre-approved)
10:00 AM - July 18 - Bob Evans Horse Arena- Live horse inspection and skills (wash racks closed)
ENTER UNDER EVALUATION/GENERAL SECTION ON THE JUNIOR FAIR ENTRY
FORM
Class 1 Beginning Horse Management
(174 (A 1-64, B 1- 94, C 1-171))
Class 2 Light Horse Selection (175)
Class 3 Horse Reproduction (185)
Class 4 Standardbred Horse (184)
Class 5 Trail Riding (188)
Class 9
Dressage (189)
Class 6 Horse Nutrition (182)
Class 7 Learning to Jump (180)
Class 8 Basic Horse Training (177)
Class 10 Draft Horse (181)
Age Category and Novice Riders may wear Western Style hats during the horse portion of grading.
Walk-Trot will wear an approved helmet.
Department 60 – Horse
Section 201 - Not On Special Exhibit Horse Evaluations
AWARDS
Ribbons - Blue
Red
White
Members taking this project bring their horse to the fair on Saturday July 18 for evaluation only and then take their horse
home.
11:00AM - June 27 - Ganyard Building - project knowledge and skills section
10:00AM - July 18 - Bob Evans Arena - Live Horse inspection and skills (wash racks closed)
ENTER UNDER EVALUATION/GENERAL SECTION ON THE JUNIOR FAIR ENTRY FORM
Class 1 Beginning Horse Management
(174 (A 1-64, B 1- 94, C 1-171))
Class 2 Light Horse Selection (175)
Class 3 Horse Reproduction (185)
Class 5 Trail Riding (188)
Class 9
Class 6 Horse Nutrition (182)
Class 7 Learning to Jump (180)
Class 10 Draft Horse (181)
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Dressage (189)
Class 4 Standardbred Horse (184)
Class 8 Basic Horse Training (177)
Department 60 - Horse
Section 301 - Horse Relationship Project Evaluation
AWARDS
Ribbons - Blue
Red
White
Members taking this project do not exhibit a horse. Members bring their horse activities log, written project summary and
an educational exhibit to evaluation.
11:00 AM – July 18 - Horse Tent (wash racks closed)
ENTER UNDER EVALUATION/GENERAL SECTION ON THE JUNIOR FAIR ENTRY FORM
Class 1 Beginning Horse Management
(174 (A1-64, B1-94, C1-171))
Class 2 Horse Nutrition (182)
Class 3 Horse Reproduction (185)
Department 60 - Horse
Section 401 - Horseless Horse Project Evaluation
AWARDS
Ribbons - Blue
Red
White
Members taking this project are using (only) 4H circular 173 as a project book Members bring their completed project
book, a written summary and an educational display to grading
10:00AM – July 18 - Horse Tent (wash racks closed)
ENTER UNDER EVALUATION/GENERAL SECTION ON THE JUNIOR FAIR ENTRY FORM
Class 1 Horseless Horse (173)
Department 60 - Horse
Section 501 - Partnership Evaluations
Members taking projects under section 101, 201, 301 or 401 may enroll in this project.
See 4-H Project Evaluation Guidelines for definition and requirements for Experienced and Novice partners
AWARDS
Ribbons - Blue
Red
White
10:00AM - June 27 - Ganyard Building - general knowledge questions
12:00 PM - July 18 - Bob Evans Arena- live horse skills and demonstrations (wash racks closed)
ENTER UNDER EVALUATION/GENERAL SECTION ON THE JUNIOR FAIR ENTRY FORM
Class 1 Experienced Partner
Class 2 Novice Partner
Department 60 - Horse
Section 601 - Junior Fair Horse Show
ENTRY FEE - $2.00 PER CLASS PER EXHIBITOR
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No pre-fair entry, enter at entry booth day of show
Entries Open: Saturday, July 18
Show Begins: Saturday, July 18
Non-Denominational Worship Service
with Junior Fair Horse Drill Team:
Sunday, July 19
Entries Open: Sunday, July 19
Show Resumes: Sunday, July 19
Break for lunch and
Model Horse Show: Sunday, July 19
Show Resumes: Sunday, July 19
Time: after grading
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Announcer Stand
Location: Horse Ring
Time: 7:30 AM
Time: 8:00 AM
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Horse Ring
Location: Announcer Stand
Location: Horse Ring
Time: 1:00 PM
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Horse Ring
ADVISORS: Lisa Wiley and Kelly Willis-Saturday, Stephanie Bailey-Sunday
AWARDS: 1st - 5th Place – Ribbons and each Class Winner a Trophy
1. Guiding Rules: Refer to Junior Fair General Horse Exhibitors Rules and #179 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse
Shows. Please read all rules carefully and comply with rules at all times.
2. Awards: 1st-5th places ribbons and trophies to each class winner.
3. Closing of Entries: Class entry will close two classes in advance, i.e. once Class 1 has entered the Arena, entry will be
closed for Class 2 and 3, when Class 2 enters, Class 4 entries will close.
4. Show Break: There will be a required show break to begin at approximately 1:00 PM until 3:30 PM for lunch and
Model Horse Show. The Model Horse Show will be in the Activities Tent from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. See Model Horse
Show Section 801. The ring will be closed to riding at this time.
5. Show Bill: See Junior Fair Horse Show Bill listed below.
6. Riding Level: Exhibitors may only show in the classes they are eligible for based on their pre-fair riding level completed
with their Junior Fair horse entries.
Saturday, July 18 – 4:30 PM - Classes 1-35
Class 1
Showmanship (all seats)
Walk/Trot
Class 2
Showmanship (all seats)
Novice
Class 3
Junior Showmanship (all seats) (note 2)
Ages 8-11 (note 10)
Class 4
Intermediate Showmanship (all seats) (note 2)
Ages 12-14 (note 10)
Class 5
Senior Showmanship (all seats) (note 2)
Ages 15-18 (note 10)
Class 6
Showmanship Pony (all seats)
8-18 including W/T, Novice
Class 7
Master Showmanship (all seats) (note 2)
(note 2)
Class 8
Western Horsemanship
Walk/Trot
Class 9
Western Horsemanship
Novice
Class 10
Western Horsemanship
Junior
Class 11
Western Horsemanship
Intermediate
Class 12
Western Horsemanship
Senior
Class 13
Western Horsemanship Pony (note 1)
8-18 including Novice
Class 14
Western Pleasure
Walk/Trot
Class 15
Western Pleasure
Novice
Class 16
Western Pleasure
Junior
Class 17
Western Pleasure
Intermediate
Class 18
Western Pleasure
Senior
Class 19
Western Pleasure Pony (note 1)
8-18 including Novice
Class 20
Equitation
Walk/Trot
Class 21
Equitation
Novice
10
Class 22
Equitation
Junior
Class 23
Equitation
Intermediate
Class 24
Equitation
Senior
Class 25
Equitation Pony (note 1)
8-18 including Novice
Class 26
Saddle Seat Equitation
8-18
Class 27
Easy Gated Equitation
8-18
Class 28
Hunter Under Saddle
Walk/Trot
Class 29
Hunter Under Saddle
Novice
Class 30
Hunter Under Saddle
Junior
Class 31
Hunter Under Saddle
Intermediate
Class 32
Hunter Under Saddle
Senior
Class 33
Hunter Under Saddle Pony (note 1)
8-18 including Novice
Class 34
Saddle Seat Pleasure
8-18
Class 35
Easy Gaited Pleasure
8-18
Sunday, July 19 - 9:00 AM - Classes 36-77
Class 36
Equitation Over Fences 2'0" (note 6,7,8)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 37
Equitation Over Fences 2'3" (note 6,7,8)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 38
Equitation Over Fences 2'6" (note 6,7,8)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 39
Working Hunters 2'6" (note 6,7,9)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 40
Working Hunters 2'3" (note 6,7,9)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 41
Working Hunters 2'0" (note 6,7,9)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 42
Hunter Hack (cross rails)
Novice
Class 43
Hunter Hack (2 ft. rail)
Junior
Class 44
Hunter Hack (2 ft. rail)
Intermediate
Class 45
Hunter Hack (2 ft. rail)
Senior
Class 46
Reining - Pattern A (note 3)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 47
Reining - Pattern C (note 3)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 48
Western Riding
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 49
Ground Roping
8-18, W/T, Novice
BREAK
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MODEL HORSE
SHOW
1:30 PM in the Activities Tent
HORSE SHOW
RESUMES
3:30 PM
Class 50
Trail - in hand (note 5)
8-18, W/T, Novice
Class 51
Trail (note 5)
Walk/Trot
Class 52
Trail (note 5)
Novice
Class 53
Trail (note 5)
Junior
Class 54
Trail (note 5)
Intermediate
Class 55
Trail (note 5)
Senior
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Class 56
Speed and Control (note 4)
Junior
Class 57
Speed and Control (note 4)
Intermediate
Class 58
Speed and Control (note 4)
Senior
Class 59
Pole Bending (note 4)
Junior
Class 60
Pole Bending (note 4)
Intermediate
Class 61
Pole Bending (note 4)
Senior
Class 62
Cones and Barrels (note 4)
Junior
Class 63
Cones and Barrels (note 4)
Intermediate
Class 64
Cones and Barrels (note 4)
Senior
Class 65
Barrels (note 4)
Junior
Class 66
Barrels (note 4)
Intermediate
Class 67
Barrels (note 4)
Senior
Class 68
Egg and Spoon
Walk/Trot
Class 69
Egg and Spoon
Novice
Class 70
Egg and Spoon
Junior
Class 71
Egg and Spoon
Intermediate
Class 72
Egg and Spoon
Senior
Class 73
Ride a Buck, all seats (no chaps)
Walk/Trot
Class 74
Ride a Buck, all seats (no chaps)
Novice
Class 75
Ride a Buck, all seats (no chaps)
Junior
Class 76
Ride a Buck, all seats (no chaps)
Intermediate
Class 77
Ride a Buck, all seats (no chaps)
Senior
Note 1 – See rule # 17, PONIES ONLY - Riders may not enter similar class for horses.
Note 2 – Master Showmanship is open to 1st place winners of Classes 3, 4 and 5 and former Junior, Intermediate and Senior
Showmanship winners of previous years. Exhibitors who won their showmanship division in 2014 must enter the next age
division (i.e. Junior to Intermediate, Intermediate to Senior, Senior to Master). A Senior Showmanship winner may
participate in the Senior Showmanship class after a one -year absence. (i.e. 2013 Senior Showmanship winner would be
eligible for 2015 if he/she meets Junior Fair age requirements). The 2015 Senior Showmanship winner is the qualifying
showman for the Showman of Showmen Contest to be held on Friday, July 24. See Showmanship and Showman of
Showmen information in Livestock Special Events Section.
Note 3 – Exhibitors may only show in one reining class (class 46 or 47, not both). Pattern A is recommended for beginning
reiners, pattern C is recommended for reiners and advanced riders.
Note 4 – Classes 56-67 are for "age category" riders only. Walk-Trot and Novice riders may not enter these
classes. Western tack is required (see PUB 179).
Note 5 – Exhibitors may participate in one Trail or Trail-In-Hand class.
Note 6 – Classes 36-41: If you are showing a pony, you may request the fences to be lowered without penalty, according to
PUB 179 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows.
Note 7 – Classes 36-41: The 4-H member does NOT have to enter the same fence height for Equitation/Working Hunter
classes.
Note 8 – Classes 36-38 are shown by skill level of the rider according to PUB 179 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows. You
may only show in one of these three classes.
Note 9 – Classes 39-41 are shown by skill level of the horse or pony. You may only show in one of these three classes.
Note 10 – For these classes only, Junior, Intermediate, Senior is defined as ages listed regardless of the riding level
assignments. This is because the Senior Showmanship winner participates in the Showman of Showman Contest where all
Senior Winners are 15-19 years of age or qualify via the rules that require last years division winners to advance divisions.
Age 8-18 regular 4-H members that are 8 and in the 3rd grade through age 18 as of January 1st of the current year or a FFA
member that completed a horse project in the immediate preceding school year.
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Department 60 - Horse
Section 701 - Junior Fair Horse Fun Shows
ADVISOR: Keith Britton
AWARDS: 1st – 5th Place - Ribbons
FUN SHOW DATES AND TIMES
Monday, July 20
9:00 AM
Horse Ring
Monday, July 20
7:00 PM
Horse Ring
Tuesday, July 21
9:00 AM
Horse Ring
Wednesday, July 22
9:00 AM
Horse Ring
Wednesday, July 22
Following Royalty Ceremony
Horse Ring
Thursday, July 23
9:00 AM
Horse Ring
Friday, July 24
9:00 AM
Horse Ring
Friday, July 24
7:00 PM
Horse Ring
Friday, July 24 7:00 PM – Reserved as a rain date for any horse event cancelled earlier in the week.
NO PRE-FAIR ENTRY, ENTER AT ENTRY BOOTH DAY OF SHOW
1. Horses On Special Exhibit Only: Only Junior Fair Exhibitors having a horse or pony on special exhibit may enter
the Junior Fair Horse Fun Shows with the exception of the Horseless Horse Fun Show on Friday, July 24 at 7:00
PM.
2. Definition of Pony: A pony is 58” and under. If showing in pony-only classes, you may not enter a similar horse
class.
3. Combining Classes: Classes may be combined or split if deemed necessary by the show Committee.
4. General Horse Rules: Carefully read all general horse rules printed in the front of this department.
5. Horse Fun Show Schedule of Classes: The Horse Fun Show schedule of classes will be distributed at the June 4-H
Horse Advisory Committee Meeting and posted at the announcer’s stand on Saturday, July 18 by the Horse Fun Show
Committee.
6. Show Attire: Evening fun show participants must wear show attire as specified in #179 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse
Shows. Morning Fun Show class participants must wear boots, long pants, shirt and no bare midriffs. Morning fun show
attire should be conservative and appropriate for public viewing. Display of excess skin may result in the exhibitor being
ask to change clothes or denied right to participate.
7. Show Attire Contest Classes: These rules apply only to Fun Show Classes held during the
day. Carrot Temptation, Catalog Race, Flags, Potato in Bucket may be shown in English or
Western Tack and Attire or mixed. Barrels, Pole Bending, Speed and Control, Barrels and
Cones, Stakes Race and Key Hole must be run using Western Tack, but rider may have on English
Attire. NOTE: for evening and weekend shows 4-H 179 applies and Attire and Tack must be WESTERN.
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Department 60 - Horse
Section 801 - Junior Fair Model Horse Show
NO PRE-FAIR ENTRY - ENTER AT ENTRY BOOTH DAY OF SHOW
Registration: Sunday, July 19
Show Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 1:00 PM
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Activities Tent
Location: Activities Tent
ADVISOR: Kathy Kerr and Colleen Bingaman
AWARDS: 1st - 10th Place - Ribbons
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion High Point Winners receive awards
1. Eligibility: All classes are open to 4-H Horseless Horse, 4-H Horse project members, youth (5 years of age and in
Kindergarten through second grade enrolled in 4-H), Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Members are defined as 4-H
members who completed projects and went through grading.
2. Type of Model Horse Required: Model horses may be Breyer or any model horse between 6 to 11 inches tall
(highest point to ground).
3. Show Attire: Show attire is preferred. Club shirts and long pants acceptable, no shorts or sandals.
4. Horse Project Classes Only: Classes 1, 4 and 9 are open to Franklin County 4-H youth ages 8 and in the 3rd grade
as of January 1st of the current year through age 18 as of January 1, 2015 enrolled with a 4-H horse project.
5. Horseless Horse Project Classes Only: Classes 2, 5, and 10 are open to Franklin County 4-H Youth ages 8 and in
the 3rd grade as of January 1st or the current year through age 18 as of January 1, 2015 enrolled with a 4-H
Horseless Horse project.
6. Classes 7 and 11 are open to ALL 4-H members, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
7. Classes, 3, 6, 8, and 12 are open to Franklin County Cloverbud Youth (5 years of age and in Kindergarten through
second grade and enrolled in 4-H).
Model Horse Show Classes
Class 1
Showmanship
8-18
4-H Horse Project Only
Class 2
Showmanship
8-18
4-H Horseless Horse Project Only
Class 3
Showmanship
Youth
All Youth (participation ribbons only, no placings)
Class 4
Trail Class
8-18
4-H Horse Project Only
Class 5
Trail Class
8-18
4-H Horseless Horse Project Only
Class 6
Trail Class
Youth
All Youth (participation ribbons only, no placings)
Class 7
Homemade Saddle Class 8-18
Open
Class 8
Homemade Saddle Class Youth
All Youth (participation ribbons only, no placings)
Class 9
Hunter Over Fences
8-18
4-H Horse Project Only
Class 10
Hunter Over Fences
8-18
4-H Horseless Horse Project Only
Class 11
Costume
8-18
Open
Class 12
Costume
Youth
All Youth (participation ribbons only, no placings)
Class Descriptions:
A. Showmanship – Exhibitors will work with model horse. They will need to follow a pattern using correct gaits and be
on the correct side of the horse at all times. They will be asked to name parts of the horse. They may be asked other
questions from their project book by the judge. They will be judged on appearance, cleanliness and condition of
model horse.
B. Trail Class – A course diagram will be posted prior to the show time. The exhibitor will take their model horse
through the course as the diagram instructs using correct gaits (walk, trot, canter) between each obstacle.
C. Costume Class – Be creative. Both horse and exhibitor may be dressed up or just the horse. Class will be judged on
creativity and originality.
D. Homemade Saddle Class – Make saddle prior to show. Saddle to be homemade not store bought. Any materials
may be used. Class judged on creativity and originality. Saddle should fit model.
E. Hunter Over Fences – Exhibitor will take model horse and work through a jump course following the correct course
that will be posted before the show.
Department 60
Section 901 - Junior Fair Musical Freestyle
Sponsored by Franklin County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee
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Entry Deadline: Entry must be received by Musical Freestyle Committee by Sunday, July 5, 2015
Mail to: Lori Raugh 5829 Westbank Dr., Galloway, Ohio 43119 - Phone 614-581-6497
Show Date: Tuesday, July 21
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Horse Ring
ADVISORS: Lori Raugh
AWARDS: 1st Place and 2nd place in Each Class – Award to be determined
1st-10th Place in each class – Ribbons
All Participants – Participation Ribbons
ENTER ON MUSICAL FREESTYLE FORM IN BACK OF THE JUNIOR FAIR PREMIUM BOOK
Enforcement of Rules: All rules printed in the Franklin County Junior Fair 2015 Book will apply for this show. Any rule
broken will disqualify the exhibitor from this show. No exceptions!
Number of Entries: One entry per exhibitor. One rider per horse.
Class Selection: Exhibitors must ride in the class that matches their riding level.
Required Entry: Each exhibitor must fill out an entry form. Exhibitor’s parent/legal guardian and
4-H/FFA advisor must sign the entry form. The completed entry form with tape or CD and a copy of the lyrics must be
received by the Musical Freestyle Committee by July 5, 2015. Please see Lori Raugh.
Guiding Rules: Refer to Junior Fair General Horse Exhibitors Rules. Please read all rules carefully and comply with
rules at all times.
Music Selection: Selected music must be turned in with the entry form. IMPORTANT RULE: Written lyrics of
musical selection must be submitted with entry. Only one song on the CD is permitted. CD must be marked clearly
with your name and title of song. Song length: minimum – 2 minutes; maximum – 4 minutes. No exceptions! The
committee will not be responsible for shortening music. The CD must be turned in with a maximum of one 4-minute
song. CDs will be returned, if in error, and exhibitors will be asked to edit. If edited CD is not returned within 5 days of
notification, the exhibitor will be disqualified. It is highly recommended that you have a back up CD. When burning a
CD, burn the CD in the “Audio CD” format versus burning in the “MP3” format.
Screening of Music: The Musical Freestyle Show Committee will listen to the music and review the lyrics prior to the
fair. If the music is found to be inappropriate, the exhibitor will be asked to select a different song. Absolutely no
reference to alcohol, drugs, sexual implications, sexual preference or violence will be accepted. The exhibitor will have 5
days after notification to turn in a different entry form, CD and copy of the lyrics. If there is any question that the music
may be inappropriate, pick another piece of music. The decision of the Show Committee is final and cannot be contested.
Practice: Practice will be held on Monday, July 20 approximately 30 minutes following the morning fun show. Sign ups
for practice will be available in the announcers stand, Sunday, July 19.
Show Order and Posting: Order of go is randomly picked; if you need to be spaced apart from someone please notify one
of the advisors for the Musical Freestyle Show at time of entry. Attempts will be made to honor the request, but not
guaranteed. An order to go list will be posted 24 hours prior to the show. Exhibitors must be waiting at the gate to enter the
class. This is the exhibitor’s responsibility. Please help the show run as smoothly as possible. Be on time and ready to enter
the horse ring when you are called.
General Rules – Musical Freestyle:
1. Exhibitors will only be judged astride their horses, except for Ground Tie.
2. Exhibitors are allowed to use two (2) hands (as well as one hand or no hands).
3. All costumes and props are subject to committee approval. No sharp items will be allowed. No smoke bombs or
loud effects are to be used. If props are used, you will have a total of five minutes for set up and five minutes for
removal of props. Horse and rider may not enter the arena until all props have been set up. Anyone sitting on the
fence or entering the arena with the rider is considered a prop and must be listed on entry. A five-point penalty will
be given if time is exceeded. Bridles must be worn, but not necessarily used, at all times. All riders as well as
anyone in the arena or sitting on the fence must wear appropriate clothing. The rider and anyone entering the arena
with the horse and rider must wear boots. The Musical Freestyle Advisors reserve the right to rule on costumes,
props or attire that may be inappropriate, offensive or unsafe. When costumes or props are deemed unsafe,
offensive or inappropriate the exhibitor may be disqualified. Any changes or additions to props, special request or
dedications must be submitted by Monday, July 20 using the new Musical Freestyle Change Request Form.
4. Saddle and bridle must be from the same seat; i.e. western bridle with a western saddle and an English bridle with
an English or Saddleseat saddle. If riding bareback, either English or Western bridles may be used. Bits must be
as approved in #179 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows for that style of tack (bosals or snaffle bits acceptable on
Western horses 5 years and younger).
5. Riders will be allowed to mount or mount and dismount their horses in the show ring.
6. Any rider that falls from their horse or is expelled by the horse will be disqualified.
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7.
Any horse that is not being controlled by the rider and/or has excessive speed not being controlled by the rider, at the
judge’s discretion, may be stopped, excused from the class and disqualified.
8. Use of illegal equipment, riding without a bridle on horse, or any act of abuse to the horse will result in contestant
being disqualified.
9. The decision of the judges will be final and cannot be contested or disputed.
10. No more than one horse in the show ring during a performance. Exception: Team Class – see rule 12. No other
animals allowed in the ring with the horse.
Judging: Two judges will officiate the show. Each judge will independently score each contestant. The points awarded by
the two judges will be summed and the exhibitor receiving the highest total number of points will be placed first. Second
highest score is second place and so on down the placing.
No Ties: No ties will be awarded. If there is a tie when the two judge’s scores are summed the higher placing will go to the
contestant that has the highest combined sum for Technical Difficulty (Judge A + Judge B). If there still is a tie the likewise
sum for declared skills will determine. If these scores are the same too then Choreography / Creativity will determine. If
there still is a tie then Costume and finally Crowd Appeal will be used to determine the placing. In the unlikely event that
both contestants have identical combined scores in all categories then the tie-breaker will be selected via a coin toss.
Team Class: A team is limited to two riders. Two horses must be used. One rider per horse and it must be their own horse.
Two riders are not allowed to use one horse. Exhibitors may be of any age category riding level in order to compete in this
class (walk/trot and novice can not participate). Both riders must perform the 3 declared skills. Each rider is scored
individually on technical difficulty and 3 declared skills. The scores will then be averaged and one final score for each of the
above as well as the team score for choreography/creativity, costume and crowd appeal will be given per team. Team Class
Riders may not participate in any other class.
Questions: Please address any questions to the Musical Freestyle advisor prior to the show.
Musical Freestyle Classes:
Class 1
Walk-Trot
Class 3
Age Category Classes*
Class 2
All Novice
Class 4
Team Class (age category youth only)
* Age divisions for these classes will be based on the number of entries received.
Performance Score based on:
Technical Difficulty (20 points) – Exhibitor will be judged on overall degree of difficulty in performance. Moves made in
addition to the 3 declared skills will be considered in the score.
3 Declared Skills (25 points) – Exhibitor must select 3 skills from choices listed on the musical freestyle entry form. Judges
will score these maneuvers based on exhibitors riding ability and the horse’s ability to perform. Multiple repetitions of the
declared skills will be averaged (I.E. once excellent and once poor would equal average).
Choreography/Creativity (25 points) – Exhibitor will be judged on how well the arrangement of moves are planned or put
to music. Overall imagination will be considered.
Costume (20 points) – Score will include how creative and how well the costume and/or any props coordinates with the
theme of the music.
Crowd Appeal (10 points) – Judges will determine how well exhibitor entertains the audience.
Penalties (5 points) – For exceeding prop set-up time of 5 minutes maximum
(5 points) – For exceeding prop tear-down time of 5 minutes maximum
(5 points) – For undeclared/approved props
Department 60 - Horse
Section 1002 - Trail/Ground Roping Event
Sponsored by Franklin County 4-H Horse Advisors
Contest Date: Wednesday, July 22
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Bob Evans Horse Arena
ADVISORS: Mark Krantz and Marsha Krantz
AWARDS: 1st - 5th Place – Ribbons
Class 1
Ground Roping
8/18, W/T, Novice
Class 2
Trail (note 1)
Walk/Trot
Class 3
Trail (note 1)
Novice
Class 4
Trail (note 1)
Junior
Class 5
Trail (note 1)
Intermediate
Class 6
Trail (note 1)
Senior
Class 7
Trail-in-Hand (note 1)
8/18, W/T, Novice
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Note 1 - Exhibitors may participate in one Trail or Trail-in-Hand class.
Department 60 – Horse
Section 1004 – Junior Fair Horse Royalty
Sponsored by Franklin County 4-H Horse Advisors
Royalty Ride-In Date: Saturday, July 18 Time: Mandatory Meeting Location: Bob Evans Horse Arena
Royalty Practice: Monday, July 20
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Entertainment Tent
Coronation Date: Wednesday, July 22 Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Entertainment Tent
ADVISORS: Julie Baker and Renee Lewis
Eligibility: Open to 4-H/FFA horse members 14-18 years of age as of January 1, 2015, who have completed at least one year
of 4-H or FFA. Previous Horse Royalty winners are ineligible to participate.
Entry Deadlines: Contestant entries must be mailed to Renee Lewis, 1420 Tenagra Way, Columbus, Ohio 43228. Entries
must be received by March 31, 2015 and include a $30.00 application fee payable to Franklin County 4-H Horse
Advisors. Entry forms are available from 4-H Horse Advisors. Entry forms are also available on the Franklin County
Extension office web site.
Contest Components: The Horse Royalty Program is based on completion of the following:
A. Participation in one Royalty Showmanship class at the PAS shows or another show determined by the Royalty
Advisor. During the Showmanship class each participant will be asked a horse related question. Able to participate in
both PAS shows taking best score.
B. Participation in one Royalty Horsemanship/Equitation class at the PAS Shows or another show determined by the
Royalty Advisor. Chaps are permitted but not required. Able to participate in both PAS shows taking best score.
C. Passing out ribbons at the Franklin County 4-H Horse Advisors Show.
D. Royalty Frame Summary must be displayed on stall door by 9:00 AM Saturday July 18.
E. All candidates must declare their riding seat on the Royalty entry application. If the horse is unable to compete at the
time of the qualifying shows or a make up show as determined by the Royalty Advisors, you will have to forfeit your
points for this event. You may not substitute or borrow another horse.
F. The first meeting, scheduled for April 13, 2015 at 7 pm (location to be determined) is mandatory attendance (5
point deduction for missing). Exception: If candidate is unable to attend, they may notify Renee Lewis, Royalty
Committee Advisor, that they have made arrangements to have a parent, guardian or 4-H club advisor attend in their
place on their behalf. Provided this notice is received at least two weeks prior to the mandatory meeting, there will be
no penalty assessed. Notification can be sent to Renee Lewis at 1420 Tenagra Way, Columbus, OH 43228 or via text
to 614-216-8329.
G. Participate in one Royalty Ride-in at PAS Show. Candidates are to dress in appropriate show attire of the respective
declared seat with club sash or banner. Candidates will be introduced and are required to either lead or ride their horse
project into the ring. (5 point deduction for missing each ride-in)
H. Participate in Junior Fair Ride-In: Saturday, July 18, during mandatory meeting. Candidates are to dress in appropriate
show attire with club sash or banner (5 point deduction for missing ride-in). Candidates will be introduced and are
required to either lead or ride their horse project into the ring.
I. Coronation: Wednesday, July 22 at 5:30 PM. Dress is formal for all contestants and their escorts. Escort’s name must
be submitted to royalty advisors by 6:00 PM, Sunday, July 19.
J. Horse Requirements: All royalty candidates must have their horse project on special exhibit at the Franklin County
Junior Fair. All royalty candidates will be stalled with their 4-H Club or FFA Chapter and must have their royalty
frame and brief summary at their stall exhibit.
K. Ties: Ties are allowed for showmanship, horsemanship, equitation, autobiography, interview, test and the first, second
and third runner-ups. In the event that there is a tie for the winner, the following tie- breakers will be used, in the
following order.
1. The highest test score will be the winner. If there is still a tie for the winner, then…
2. The interview scores will be used. The tied candidate with the highest test score will be the winner. If the test
scores do not break the tie then…
3. All candidates will be assembled at the royalty practice. All candidates will be required to participate so that they
do not know who is tied. Oral questions will be asked and the candidates will write answers. Answers will be
immediately checked. This will continue until the tie is broken. This oral test will not affect any scores; it will
only be used to break the tie for the winner. All questions will come from the project books used and /or the
rulebook.
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Note: In the event that three or more candidates tie for first place, the above tie-breakers will be used to determine a
winner; this will result in the remaining tied candidates being tied for first runner-up.
L. Submission of an Autobiography – To be submitted at the Horse Royalty Luncheon on July 6, 2015.
M. Interview – 10 minutes with a panel of judges at Horse Royalty Luncheon on July 6, 2015.
N. Written test over project books and #179 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows at Horse Royalty Luncheon on July 6,
2015.
O. Chaps are permitted in the Horsemanship Classes but not required.
Horse Royalty Scoring:
Showmanship # (100 Point PAS Scale) 100 Points Possible (best score if participate in both PAS shows)
Horsemanship/Equitation# (100 Point PAS Scale) 100 Points Possible (best score if participate in both PAS shows)
Horse Advisors Shows – Passing Out Ribbons
25 Points Possible
Written Test
100 Points Possible
Autobiography
100 Points Possible
Interview
100 Points Possible
Royalty Frame and Essay
25 Points Possible
Total Points Possible
550 Points**
# Classes will be held using same format and 100 point scoring system as used for PAS.
** a deduction of 5 points will be made for missing the first meeting and/or for not being in proper show attire for each ride
in or for missing a ride-in.
Awards: Awards for the Horse Royalty Contest are acquired by the Advisors and are paid for by sponsorships obtained by
these individuals and/ or the 4-H Horse Advisory Committee.
Department 60 - Horse
Section 1005 - Junior Fair Horse Versatility
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 22
Show Date: Thursday, July 23
Time: 3:00 PM
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Announcers Stand
Location: Horse Ring
ADVISOR: Becky Applegett
AWARDS: Junior and Senior Versatility – Trophy
1st - 10th Place – Rosettes
ENTRY FORM IN BACK OF JUNIOR FAIR PREMIUM BOOK
1. Eligibility: This competition is designed for advanced riders on special exhibit. A member must be in at least their 3rd
year of a 4-H Horse Project (excludes Horseless Horse and/or Horse Relationship projects). Youth showing in walk-trot
or novice classes throughout the fair are ineligible for versatility.
2. Age Divisions:
Junior Versatility participants must be 10 to14 years of age as of January 1, 2015.
Senior Versatility participants must be 15 to 18 years of age as of January 1, 2015.
3. Guiding Rules: The class is shown in accordance with applicable current #179 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows and
Junior Fair General Horse Exhibitors Rules printed in the front of this department. Classes will be posted at the
announcers stand.
4. Ride Assistants: Each rider may have a maximum of two helpers. Only one assistant may be helping in the ring at a
given time giving assistance to the rider. Violators will be disqualified for the class following the tack change.
(Violators will be permitted to participate in the class following the tack change, however, they will receive a score of
zero). Ride assistants must be identified before the competition. There will be a mandatory meeting for exhibitors and
their assistants prior to the competition.
5. Tack Changes: All tack changes must be made in the ring. The rider may not leave the ring. All changes of tack and
appointments must be made within the five-minute interval between events or the entry will be disqualified. (Entry will
be permitted to participate in the class following the tack change, however, they will receive a score of zero). The rider
must be mounted on the horse and ready to ride at the end of the 5 minute tack change. “Ready to ride” means horse and
rider are in the center of the arena in the designated area. Arena assistant must be out of the arena by the end of the fiveminute time. Show Steward and the Judge will be in the arena during the tack changes to monitor riders and rider
assistants. At the end of the five-minute tack change, when all horses are in the designated area of the arena, the
announcer will ask all riders to check their girths. Any rider needing their girth tightened will be allowed to have their
ring assistant come into the arena and assist with tightening of the girth. Only the rider’s ring assistant will be permitted
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to help tighten the girth. NO OTHER ADJUSTMENTS may be made to tack, clothing, etc. Judge may check the entries
for proper tack and equipment.
Warm Up: There will be a two-minute warm up period allowed for horses prior to the Versatility gymkhana class.
Horse and Rider: Each rider must show in all events and must use their own horse in each event. The horse used must
be the same horse for all events. Judges will place each class one through ten. First Place will receive 10 points, second
nine and so on through tenth place will receive 1 Point. If there are more than 10 participating in the class, those not
placing in the top ten will receive 0 points for the class. Points are totaled for all four classes to determine the overall
placing.
Tiebreakers: The winner of the Versatility Class will be the horse and rider accumulating the most points in the four
events combined, and lower placing will be similarly determined. In the event of a tie in the number of points, the
exhibitor with the highest combined horsemanship and equitation scores will determine the placing. If a tie still exists
showmanship will serve as the second tie breaker.
Showing in less than four events: To win the Versatility Contest the horse rider combination must complete all
four classes. Once a horse and rider combination does not show in a class or leaves the ring and drops out of a
class they may not enter any subsequent class. The horse rider combination placing in any classes completed will
stand for the classes that they completed and they will be eligible for the class rosette ribbons. Any Accumulated
score will not be considered for the overall versatility award. Contestants placing lower in a class than a
contestant that drops out will not be awarded a greater number of points because the contestant has dropped out
of the contest.
Disqualification in Gymkhana event: Contestants that perform in the required gymkhana event but disqualify for
any reason receive zero points for that event. These contestants are still eligible for the overall versatility Award.
Entries: Parent/legal guardian and 4-H advisor must sign the entry giving consent for the youth to participate. Completed
entries must be submitted by Wednesday, July 22, 3:00 PM to the announcer’s stand in the Horse Ring. Please see Becky
Applegett.
Ring Etiquette: Horses must be under control by exhibitors at all times, so ring manners and etiquette
must be known and followed.
Show Order: Senior Versatility will follow Junior Versatility.
Versatility Classes:
Junior Division
Junior Showmanship -All Seats
Junior English Equitation
Junior Western Horsemanship
Junior Barrels
Senior Division
Senior Showmanship -All Seats
Senior English Equitation
Senior Western Horsemanship
Senior Barrels
Department 60 – Horse
Section 1006 - 4-H Horse Advisory Committee Horse Show
Sponsored by Franklin County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee
Show Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Horse Ring
ADVISORS: Gary Russell, Brenda Correll, Keith Britton
AWARDS: 1st thru 5th place in each class – Ribbons
NO PRE-FAIR ENTRY- Enter at announcers stand day of show.
Entry Booth: Announcers Stand, opens at 7:00 AM
1. Guiding Rules: Refer to Junior Fair General Exhibitor Rules and # 179 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows. Please
read carefully and comply with rules at all times.
2. Closing of Entries: Class entry will close two classes in advance, i.e. once class 1 has entered the arena entry will be
closed for class 2 and 3, when class 2 enters class 4 entries will close.
3. Riding Level: Exhibitors may only show in the classes they are eligible for based on their pre-fair riding level
completed with their Junior Fair horse entries.
4. Show Bill: The following classes will be offered as the 4-H Horse Advisory Committee’s Show Bill.
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Class 1
Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences 2'0" (note 1,2,3)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 2
Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences 2'3" (note 1,2,3)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 3
Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences 2'6" (note 1,2,3)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 4
Working Hunters 2'6" (note 1,2,4)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 5
Working Hunters 2'3" (note 1,2,4)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 6
Working Hunters 2'0" (note 1,2,4)
8-18, No W/T or Novice
Class 7
Hunter Hack (2'0" cross rail)
Novice
Class 8
Hunter Hack (2'0" rail)
Junior
Class 9
Hunter Hack (2'0" rail)
Intermediate
Class 10
Hunter Hack (2'0" rail)
Senior
Class 11
Showmanship (all seats)
Walk/Trot
Class 12
Showmanship (all seats)
Novice
Class 13
Showmanship (all seats)
Junior
Class 14
Showmanship (all seats)
Intermediate
Class 15
Showmanship (all seats)
Senior
Class 16
Showmanship Pony (all seats)
8-18 including W/T Novice
Class 17
Hunt Seat Equitation
Walk/Trot
Class 18
Hunt Seat Equitation
Novice
Class 19
Hunt Seat Equitation
Junior
Class 20
Hunt Seat Equitation
Intermediate
Class 21
Hunt Seat Equitation
Senior
Class 22
Hunt Seat Equitation Pony (note 5)
8-18 including Novice
Class 23
Saddle Seat Equitation
8-18 including Novice
Class 24
Easy Gaited Equitation
8-18 including Novice
Class 25
Hunter Under Saddle
Walk/Trot
Class 26
Hunter Under Saddle
Novice
Class 27
Hunter Under Saddle
Junior
Class 28
Hunter Under Saddle
Intermediate
Class 29
Hunter Under Saddle
Senior
Class 30
Hunter Under Saddle Pony (note 5)
8-18 including Novice
Class 31
Saddle Seat Pleasure
8-18 including Novice
Class 32
Easy Gaited Pleasure
8-18 including Novice
Class 33
Western Horsemanship
Walk/Trot
Class 34
Western Horsemanship
Novice
Class 35
Western Horsemanship
Junior
Class 36
Western Horsemanship
Intermediate
Class 37
Western Horsemanship
Senior
Class 38
Western Horsemanship Pony (note 5)
8-18 including Novice
Class 39
Western Pleasure
Walk/Trot
Class 40
Western Pleasure
Novice
Class 41
Western Pleasure
Junior
Class 42
Western Pleasure
Intermediate
Class 43
Western Pleasure
Senior
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Class 44
Western Pleasure Pony (note 5)
8-18 including Novice
Class 45
Reining - Pattern A (note 6)
8-18 including Novice
Class 46
Reining - Pattern C (note 6)
8-18 including Novice
Class 47
Western Riding
8-18 including Novice
Class 48
Speed and Control (note 7)
Junior
Class 49
Speed and Control (note 7)
Intermediate
Class 50
Speed and Control (note 7)
Senior
Class 51
Pole Bending (note 7)
Junior
Class 52
Pole Bending (note 7)
Intermediate
Class 53
Pole Bending (note 7)
Senior
Class 54
Cones and Barrels (note 7)
Junior
Class 55
Cones and Barrels (note 7)
Intermediate
Class 56
Cones and Barrels (note 7)
Senior
Class 57
Barrels (note 7)
Junior
Class 58
Barrels (note 7)
Intermediate
Class 59
Barrels (note 7)
Senior
Golden Boot Award Recognition
Note 1 – Classes 1-6: If you are showing a pony, you may request the fences to be lowered without penalty, according to
PUB 179 Uniform Rules for Horse Shows.
Note 2 – Classes 1-6: The 4-H member does NOT have to enter the same fence height for Equitation/Working Hunter
classes.
Note 3 – Classes 1-3 are shown by skill level of the rider according to PUB 179 Uniform Rules for Horse Shows. You may
only show in one of these three classes.
Note 4 – Classes 4-6 are shown by skill level of the horse or pony. You may show in only one of these three classes.
Note 5 – A pony is 58” and under. If showing in a pony class, you may not enter a similar horse class for your age group or
riding level.
Note 6 – Exhibitors may only show in one reining class (45 or 46, not both). Pattern A is recommended for beginning reiners
and Pattern C is recommended for reiners and advanced riders.
Note 7 – Classes 48-59 are for “age category” riders only. Walk-Trot and novice riders may not enter these classes. Western
tack is required (see PUB 179).
Age 8-18 regular 4-H members that are 8 and in the 3rd grade through age 18 as of January 1st of the current year or a FFA
member that completed a horse project in the immediate preceding school year.
Department 60 – Horse
Section 1007 - 4-H Horse Skillathon
Sponsored by Franklin County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee
Show Date - Thursday, July 23
Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
AWARDS: 1st - 5th place ribbons - (participation gift for all)
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5
Ages 11-12
Ages 13-14
Ages 15-16
Ages 17-18
Ages 8-10 (this class runs 1-2 PM)
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Location: Horse Tent
ENTRY: Day of event at the Horse Tent. No Special Entry Forms Required.
The Skillathon is a test of the member's knowledge on various subject matters dealing with the horse. Members will NOT be
advised of the test material prior to the Skillathon.
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Skillathon winners will be announced Thursday evening prior to the beginning of Versatility. The top 5 scores in
each age category will be awarded ribbons, and these scores will be posted. Parents and Advisors will not be
awarded ribbons.
Skillathon is open to any 4-H member completing a horse project for the current Franklin County Fair, including
Horseless Horse and Relationship projects and open to adults, parents and advisors.
Members may do the Skillathon one time only.
Members will not be allowed any notes, personal assistance, etc. while in the Skillathon test area. (reading
assistance will be available)
Skillathon will begin at 10:00 am and close at 2:00 pm. Any member not in line to do the Skillathon before 2:00 pm
will not be permitted to test.
All Skillathon tests will be graded by the event advisors.
A designated tie breaker station will be established prior to the Skillathon. In the event of a tie, the top score at this
particular station will be used to determine placing.
Skillathon testing sheets will not be returned.
Resources: any 4-H project book, PUB#179 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows, 4-H Horse resource Kit, Stateline
Tack Catalog.
Department 60 – Horse
Section 1008 - 4-H Horse Drill Team
Sponsored by Franklin County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee
Show Date: Sunday, July 19
Show Date: Monday, July 20
Time: 7:30 AM
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Bob Evans Horse Arena
Location: Bob Evans Horse Arena
ADVISORS: Lori Raugh, Christy Cornwell
PRE FAIR ENTRY
The Franklin County Equestrian Drill Team is a choreographed equestrian performance set to music. A committee of
advisors will choose 16 participants and 2 alternates as well as 2 captains from the entry forms received. The decision of
the committee will be final and cannot be contested or disputed. All 18 participants will receive a t-shirt provided by the
Franklin County Horse Advisory Committee. The Drill Team Advisors will determine the choreography of the routines.
All participants as well as parents/guardians must comply or will be asked to resign their position on the team.
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Eligibility: Open to 4-H horse members 12-18 years of age as of January 1, 2015 that are on special
exhibit. Walk/Trot and Novice riders are not eligible.
Entry Deadlines: Entries must be mailed to Lori Raugh, 5829 Westbank Drive, Galloway, Ohio 43119. Entries
must be received by June 1, 2015. Entry forms are available from 4-H Horse Advisors and on the Franklin
County Extension Office web site.
Requirements: There will be four (4) mandatory practices. Three (3) of which will be held at Cornwell's Farm,
548 Amity Rd., Galloway, OH 43119 (dates TBD). Transportation to and from practices will be rider's
responsibility. The fourth and final practice will be Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Bob Evan's Horse Arena at the
Franklin County Fairgrounds. A release of liability must be signed prior to the first practice. Approved equine
protective headgear will be required at all practices. The drill team requires team effort, which requires
attendance at all practices. Absence of a participant affects the outcome of the overall performance; therefore, an
absent participant will be replaced with an alternate.
Required Attire: Participants will wear full show dress for the Sunday performance and their Drill Team t-shirt
for the Monday evening performance. Saddle and bridle must be from the same seat.
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Department 60 – Horse
Section 1009 - 4-H Horse Golden Boot Award
Sponsored by Franklin County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee
Date: Saturday, July 18
Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: Mandatory Meeting
Time: Immediately following last class
Location: Bob Evans Arena
Location: Bob Evans Arena
ADVISORS: Gary Russell
NO PRE-FAIR ENTRY
The 4-H Horse Advisory Committee would like to recognize those riders who are participating in their last Franklin
County Fair. Riders will be presented with an award from the advisory committee in recognition of the memories and
events they have shared with fellow riders and parents.
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Eligibility: Open to 4-H horse members 18 years of age as of January 1, 2015 that have completed the grading
process for their horse project.
Entry Deadlines: Indicate eligibility for this award on the Horse ID form due April 1st, by writing on the top of
the form “Golden Boot Award”. Golden Boot Award Form due by Wednesday, July 22, 2015 to the announcer’s
stand of the Bob Evans’s arena.
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