2016 BAKER COUNTY FAIR OFFICIAL PREMIUM BOOK PAGE 29
CLASSES The age classification for all contestants is as follows : 0 - Novice First year members , 9-11 years of age on September 1 , 2015 ; all first year 4-H 1 - Junior 9-11 years of age on Sept . 1 , 2015 ( 4-H ) 2 - Intermediate 12-14 years of age on Sept . 1 , 2015 ( 4-H / FFA ) 3 - Senior 15-19 years of age on Sept . 1 , 2015 ( 4-H / FFA )
SHOWMANSHIP
751 500 00 (_) - SHOWMANSHIP * Showmanship is a demonstration of the member ’ s ability to fit and show the animal to its best advantage at halter . Conformation is not judged but the animal must be serviceably sound . The class is required for all show participants . Class requirements and procedures are listed in the 4-H Horse Project materials . * The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Horse Showman will compete in the Round Robin contest with the members showing each others horse , sheep , hog , goat , beef and dairy projects . Round Robin contestant must provide the horse in which they won in showmanship .
EQUITATION * The member will be judged on correct riding form and technique . Posture , balance , light hands and effective use of aids are all very important . Equal importance will be given to the methods used by the rider to obtain the desired results . * Patterns used in the class are at the judge ’ s discretion . Refer to 4-H Horse Project Materials for additional information . * Exhibitors are reminded to keep 2 horse lengths between them and the horse in front and adequate space while in line . 751 100 13 (_) WESTERN EQUITATION Western tack and other is required . No chaps allowed .
751 100 11 (_) ENGLISH EQUITATION English saddles and tack are required as is English attire . No jumping will be required .
751 700 00 (_) BAREBACK EQUITATION ( County Only ) Follow Western Equitation guidelines . Bridle is only riding gear allowed . No bareback pads . No chaps . Judging to be on the rail except in case of a tie . Exhibitors will not be asked to mount .
PLEASURE CLASSES * Equipment and attire requirements will be the same as for Equitation contest . * Horses will be asked to work both ways of the arena at all three gaits to demonstrate their ability with different leads . Riders should keep plenty of space between horses and should stay on the rail , not cutting corners . Horses may be asked to extend gaits , stop and stand quietly and to back easily . Horses will not be asked to reverse at the lope or canter . * Horses should appear to be a “ pleasure to ride ” and respond readily and willingly to what is asked . A horse will be penalized for incorrect leads , tail switching , head tossing , opening mouth , excessive speed or slowness at any gait , overflexing or having nose too far out . Should demonstrate easy , comfortable gaits with smooth transitions . Performance 80 %, appointments 20 % ( neatness and grooming ; overall picture .)
751 700 08 (_) WESTERN PLEASURE Horses to be shown in Western equipment at a walk , jog and lope on a reasonably loose rein or light contact without undue restraint . Extended gaits may be requested by the judge . Wrong leads will be penalized and horses considered for an award must back in a straight line . Faults include : breaking gait , open mouth , stumbling or falling , tail switching , sullen or lethargic appearance .
751 700 07 (_) ENGLISH PLEASURE Horses to be shown under saddle , not to jump . English equipment with snaffle , pelham or double bridle , required . Horses should be alert and move obediently and be able to lengthen their stride when asked . Free movement and manners will be emphasized in scoring . Horses to be shown at a walk , trot , and canter both ways to the ring . Horses should back easily and stand quietly . At the discretion of the judge , horses may be asked to hand gallop and then to halt on a loose rein .
GROUND TRAINING 751 200 20 (_) Weanlings ( County Only ) 751 200 21 (_) Yearlings 751 200 22 (_) Two Year Olds * Contestants may show horses providing they have not been broken to ride . Holders are permitted if they are also 4-H / FFA members . Contestant must provide the judge with a score sheet stating the age of horse , the age of the contestant , the amount of time spent in training , and a list of exercises to be attempted . * Score sheet must be SIGNED BY MEMBER AND LEADER . * All training must have been done by the member . * Contestant allowed approximately 15 minutes . Exercise : picking up and handling feet , sacking , leading , lounging , haltering , turn on the forehand , turn on the haunch . Side step , backing , head handling , driving , bridling , saddling , hobbling , and posing as for show .
751 700 06 (_) KINDERGARTEN HORSE
( County Only ) * To compete in this class , an exhibitor must have registered and competed in the ground training class with the same horse , have registered and competed in a ground training class previously . The horse must be three ( 3 ) years old , or younger . The horse must have been trained , ridden and shown by member only . A trainer or leader may assist or teach a member , but may only ride the horse for brief disciplinary action . Horse may be used in any event except Ground Training . * Contestants will work together on the rail at all 3 gaits and back up as judge requests . TRAIL HORSE 751 700 31 (_) IN-HAND TRAIL * Cross entry with ground training only . Class objective is to successfully navigate a trail course with the horse In Hand , which will have a limited number of simple obstacles geared to young horses . This class will be judged on the performance of the horse over the obstacles , with emphasis on manners , response to the handler and attitude . * Credit will be given to those horses negotiating the obstacles with style , and some degree of speed , providing carefulness in not sacrificed . Credit will be given to horses showing capability of picking their own way through course when obstacles warrant it , and willingly responding to handler ’ s cues on more difficult obstacles . Handler may