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About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (June 28, 2017)
170 points in: Showmanship and Western or English Equitation Members who enter both English and Western Equitation must designate upon entering which class they want to count. IF NO DESIGNATION IS MADE, THE CLASS WITH THE LOWEST SCORE WILL BE USED. H. The judge has the authority to ask the exhibitor to drop the bridle and bit for inspection if the judge so desires. I. All general rules pertaining to ownership, etc. as listed under livestock will be adhered to. EXCEPTION: 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 hacka- more) 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 tranquilizers 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 execution, 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 Test 4) 751 100 552 Level, Test 2) 751 100 553 Test 2) Horse Dressage, Senior (Training Level, Horse Dressage, Intermediate (First Horse Dressage, Senior (First Level, 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 direction. 751 100 163 Senior 4-H Members. Same as Inter- mediate 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 acceptable 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 PAGE 82 H GRANT COUNTY FAIR H 2017 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 5, 2017 Ranch Horse Showmanship 751 102 001 Junior Ranch Horse Showmanship 751 102 002 Intermediate Ranch Horse Showman- ship 751 102 003 Senior Ranch Horse Showmanship Working Ranch Horse 751 102 004 Junior Ranch Horse Showmanship 751 102 005 Intermediate Ranch Horse Showman- ship 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