TION: 4-H horse members may enter open class.
J.
No wire curbs, regardless of how padded or
taped, or no chin strap narrower than one-half inch
will be permitted. Chain curbs are permissible, but
must meet the approval of the judge and must be at
least one-half inch in width, lying flat against the jaw
of the horse.
K.
No tiedowns or hackamore bits (mechanical
hackamore) will be allowed.
L.
A single animal may NOT be entered in both
Colt Training/Ground Work and Colt Training/First Year
Riding within a single year. 90% of the training work
must be done by the 4-H member.
M.
A member may enter only one animal per
class.
N.
Stallions older than one year and wet mares
may not be shown in 4-H classes.
O.
Horses will not be allowed on trail or jumping
course after it is set up. Riders may inspect course
on foot prior to the start of the class at management's
discretion.
P.
No horse will be allowed to compete if tranquil-
izers have been administered within 72 hours of
show.
Q.
A separate horse may be used for Gaming,
Driving, Dressage and Colt Training.
Horse Showmanship (Required)
751 500 001* Junior
751 500 002 Intermediate
751 500 003 Senior
Western Equitation
The judge will ask each individual for any or all of the
movements listed in 4-H Contest Outline.
751 100 131* Junior
751 100 132 Intermediate
751 100 133 Senior
Trail Horse (English Or Western)
Contestants are scored on each obstacle and given a
total score for performance, smoothness of execu-
tion, poise, manners, use of hand and leg aids.
Participants are allowed only 3 attempts on any one
course obstacle and then must move on to the next.
Trail class obstacles are developed to mimic actual
trail situations and demonstrate the horse and rider's
skills. Trick or unreasonable obstacles will not be
used.
751 100 311* Junior
751 100 312 Intermediate
751 100 313 Senior
Horse Judging
751 200 001 Junior Horse Judging
751 200 002 Intermediate Horse Judging
751 200 003 Senior Horse Judging
Dressage
751 100 511* Horse Dressage, Junior (Training
Level Test 2)
751 100 522 Horse Dressage, Intermediate
(Training Level Test 3)
751 100 533 Horse Dressage, Senior (Training
Level, Test 4)
751 100 552 Horse Dressage, Intermediate (First
Level, Test 2)
751 100 553 Horse Dressage, Senior (First Level,
Test 2)
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Bareback Equitation* (English Or Western)
The use of rosin or any artificial substance to maintain
seat is definitely prohibited. Chaps are not allowed.
Riders using English attire will post the trot, unless
otherwise directed by the judge.
751 110 001 Junior
751 110 002 Intermediate
751 110 003 Senior
Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences
751 100 161* Junior 4-H Members. Hard hats with
chin straps and boots required. Hunt Seat tack and
attire or modifications of same accepted. Spurs and
crops are optional. Juniors do two (2) 18" jumps.
751 100 162 Intermediate 4-H Members. Riders to
be judged over a course of 6 to 8 fences maximum,
not to exceed 2.5 feet in height with one change of di-
rection.
751 100 163 Senior 4-H Members. Same as
Intermediate above.
Driving Class
Contestants may participate with a two- or four-wheel
cart. They will be judged on appearance of animal,
appearance of member (neat and clean), equipment
and performance. Running martingales are accept-
able for safety. Precision classes will drive over a
course of obstacles.
751 400 412 Intermediate Pony Reinsmanship
751 400 413 Senior Pony Reinsmanship
751 400 422 Intermediate Horse Reinsmanship
751 400 423 Senior Horse Reinsmanship
751 400 432 Intermediate Precision Driving
751 400 433 Senior Precision Driving
Reinsmanship
751 400 422 Intermediate Horse
751 400 423 Senior Horse
English Equitation*
Required movements are in the 4-H Horse Contest
Outline. Hunt Seat, dressage or saddle seat tack and
attire are acceptable.
751 101 112 Intermediate
751 101 113 Senior
Ground Training*
This class is for weaning yearling, or two year olds.
1st or 2nd year. All work MUST be done by 4-H
member.
751 101 211 Junior Yearlings
751 101 212 Intermediate Yearlings
751 101 213 Senior Yearlings
751 101 221 Junior Two-Year-Olds
751 101 222 Intermediate Two-Year-Olds
751 101 223 Senior Two-Year-Olds
Ranch Horse Contest Rules
Grant County 4-H Ranch Horse Show & Gaming
Contest
The Ranch Horse program is open to any 4-H horse
member. This program has been designed to be a
fun event for youth. All general horse rules apply to
the Ranch Horse program, with the following special
rules:
A. All participants must be enrolled in the 4-H
Horse project AND must have attended AT LEAST
ONE Ranch Horse RIDING CLINIC in the current 4-H
year.
B. All general rules pertaining to ownership, etc. as
listed under livestock will be adhered to.
C. A signed release of liability must be signed by
parent/ guardian and 4-H member to participate in
Fair Ranch Horse Contest. These will be turned in to
the superintendent.
D. Ranch Horse contest guides and rules are avail-
able from the Grant County Extension office.
E. The Ranch Horse Contest is part of the Fair, but
is held at a different date and location.
F.
The contest consists of the following six class-
es: Ranch Horse Showmanship, Working Ranch
Horse, Ranch Horse Trail, Cow Working, Ranch Horse
Roping, Identification, knowledge, and skill tests.
G.
Members must use the SAME HORSE for all
classes.
H. All herd help must be ranch horse contestants.
* Ranch Horse Contest
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Ranch Horse Showmanship
751 102 001 Junior Ranch Horse Showmanship
751 102 002 Intermediate Ranch Horse
Showmanship
751 102 003 Senior Ranch Horse Showmanship
Working Ranch Horse
751 102 004 Junior Ranch Horse Showmanship
751 102 005 Intermediate Ranch Horse
Showmanship
751 102 006 Senior Ranch Horse Showmanship
Ranch Horse Trail
751 102 007 Junior Ranch Horse Trail
751 102 008 Intermediate Ranch Horse Trail
751 102 009 Senior Ranch Horse Trail
Cow Working
751 102 010 Junior Cow Working
751 102 011 Intermediate Cow Working
751 102 012 Senior Cow Working
Ranch Horse Roping
751 102 013 Junior Dummy Roping
751 102 014 Intermediate Dummy Roping
751 102 015 Senior Dummy Roping
Identification, Knowledge, and Skills Test
751 102 016 Junior ID & Skills Test
751 102 017 Intermediate ID & Skills Test
751 102 018 Senior ID & Skills Test
Western Gaming
751 800 021* Gaming - Barrels, Junior
751 800 022 Gaming - Barrels, Intermediate
751 800 023 Gaming - Barrels, Senior
751 800 031* Gaming - Key Race, Junior
751 800 032 Gaming - Key Race, Intermediate
751 800 033 Gaming - Key Race, Senior
751 800 041* Gaming - Pole Bending, Junior
751 800 042 Gaming - Pole Bending, Intermediate
751 800 043 Gaming - Pole Bending, Senior
751 800 051* Gaming - Flag Race, Junior
751 800 052 Gaming - Flag Race, Intermediate
751 800 053 Gaming - Flag Race, Senior
751 800 011 Gaming - Junior Stake Race
751 800 012 Gaming - Intermediate Stake Race
751 800 013 Gaming - Senior Stake Race
Cooking Skills Contests: Monday, Aug. 8, 2016,
9 a.m.,
Cookie Baking, Measuring, Food Preparation, Magic
with Milk, Iron Chef, Mini-Meal, Knitting and Sewing.