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CLASSES
The age classification for all contestants is as follows:
0 - Novice First year members, 9-11 years of age on September
1, 2016; all first year 4-H
1 - Junior 9-11 years of age on Sept. 1, 2016 (4-H)
2 - Intermediate 12-14 years of age on Sept. 1, 2016 (4-H/FFA)
3 - Senior 15-19 years of age on Sept. 1, 2016 (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 infor-
mation.
*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 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)
751 700 00(_) BAREBACK EQUITATION
*To compete in this class, an exhibitor must have registered
(County Only) Follow Western Equitation guidelines. Bridle is
and competed in the ground training class with the same
only riding gear allowed. No bareback pads. No chaps. Judging
horse, have registered and competed in a ground training
to be on the rail except in case of a tie. Exhibitors will not be
class previously. The horse must be three (3) years old,
asked to mount.
or younger. The horse must have been trained, ridden and
shown by member only. A trainer or leader may assist
PLEASURE CLASSES
or teach a member, but may only ride the horse for brief
*Equipment and attire requirements will be the same as for
disciplinary action. Horse may be used in any event except
Equitation contest.
Ground Training.
*Horses will be asked to work both ways of the arena at all
*Contestants will work together on the rail at all 3 gaits and back
three gaits to demonstrate their ability with different leads.
up as judge requests.
Riders should keep plenty of space between horses and TRAIL HORSE
should stay on the rail, not cutting corners. Horses may be 751 700 31(_) IN-HAND TRAIL
asked to extend gaits, stop and stand quietly and to back
*Cross entry with ground tr aining only. Class objective
easily. Horses will not be asked to reverse at the lope or
is to successfully navigate a trail course with the horse In
canter.
Hand, which will have a limited number of simple
*Horses should appear to be a “pleasure to ride” and
obstacles geared to young horses. This class will be judged
respond readily and willingly to what is asked. A horse
on the performance of the horse over the obstacles, with
will be penalized for incorrect leads, tail switching, head
emphasis on manners, response to the handler and attitude.
tossing, opening mouth, excessive speed or slowness at
*Credit will be given to those horses negotiating the
any gait, overflexing or having nose too far out. Should
obstacles with style, and some degree of speed, providing
demonstrate easy, comfortable gaits with smooth transi-
carefulness in not sacrificed. Credit will be given to horses
tions. Performance 80%, appointments 20% (neatness and
showing capability of picking their own way through
grooming; overall picture.)
course when obstacles warrant it, and willingly responding
to handler’s cues on more difficult obstacles. Handler may