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State Fair delegates will be chosen by combining Showmanship and Western or English Equitation scores, which
must be a minimum of 170 points, with a score of 80 points or above in each class. Contestants must use the same
horse in all events for Ground Training, driving classes, and Gaming. In addition, in every event, contestants must
use the same horse they qualified with at their county fair. Intermediate and Senior members are eligible to attend
State Fair. Pleasure classes do not receive score sheets because they are not state qualifying classes.
Certified helmets must be worn at all times when riding a horse on the fairgrounds.
If using a snaffle bit, check contest guide.
Your horse’s manure must be removed off the grounds each day and you must check out with an official 4-H Leader
before leaving at the end of the day or your premium money will be withheld.
Each horse is a separate project. Which requires a separate current record.
CONDUCT DURING 4-H/FFA HORSE SHOW
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Good sportsmanship is a must from everyone present at the show at all times. Show management may disqualify any
contestant and horse for non-sportsmanlike conduct or inhumane treatment of horse by any contestant, owner, or parent.
The judge’s decision is final. A protest, criticism, or suggestion will be accepted only in writing with a signature. No
exception. Any complaint about judge’s decisions not handled in this manner or directed at other contestants, by
contestant s, owners, or anyone associated with either, will be grounds for disqualification of the participant.
No one may approach the judge inside the ring or out, during the show. Anyone wishing to speak with a judge,
during the show, must make arrangements with the horse superintendent first. If inappropriate behavior, either verbal
or physical, is directed toward a judge outside of the show, and is reported by the judge to the Extension Agent and/
or horse superintendent, this will be grounds for disqualification of the participant related to that person.
ABSOLUTELY NO GALLOPING OUTSIDE THE ARENA. Not only is it potentially very dangerous to those on
foot and with the traffic, it is also very cruel to the horses that are working hard in the extreme heat. Those

disregarding this rule will be reprimanded severely.
Members should dismount at all times possible between classes, provide plenty of water and shade for their horses,
loosen cinches, etc., in order to make the horse as comfortable as they can be.
Members are not allowed to camp overnight without adult supervision. Those leaving horses overnight need to
provide proper care and supervision also. Permission should be obtained from the Extension Agent and the Horse
Chairman notified.
NO RIDING DOUBLE AND NO RIDING WITH HALTERS. BOOTS MUST BE WORN WHEN HANDLING OR
RIDING HORSES.
Horses must be kept away from food concessions.
Coaching from the rail and/or entering the ring may result in: 1) that person required to leave the grounds, 2) the
rider being disqualified from the class at the judge’s discretion.
TACK, ATTIRE, GROOMING REQUIREMENTS
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Horses that will be ridden in the show must be shod or trimmed. It is recommended that this be done 7-10 days prior
to the competition so as not to cause lameness. Horses that will only be shown in Ground Training or Showmanship
should have their feet trimmed.
Exhibitors are to wear boots and long sleeved shirts. Belts are required if there are pant loops. Long hair must be
restrained with nets, braids, etc., to allow a clear view of the competitor’s number, which must be placed squarely
on their back before entering the arena. It is suggested that the number be pinned on the top and bottom so the
wind does not flip it upside down. Members should know what their number is. Clothing should be clean and neat
(freshly pressed) and should be appropriate for the class being entered. Pants should be long enough to reach the
heel of the boot when mounted in western classes. Gloves and ties are optional. Helmets required for all riding classes.
Chaps are not allowed except in trail and western pleasure.
Spurs are allowed but must be used properly.
All tack must be clean, safe, in good repair, adjusted properly and meet all requirements and specifications in the
4-H Projects Materials. Silver will not count toward a higher score than a plain working outfit. Western saddles
must have stirrup keepers and meet all requirements and specifications in the current 4-H Contest Guide and 4-H

Horse Project materials.
Protective boots are allowed to be worn in designated classes: games, jumping, reining, ground training,
kindergarten, and working ranch horse.
In showmanship, horses must be shown in a halter or a show bridle. Riding bridles are not allowed.
Horses must be clean and well groomed for all events. Fetlocks, bridle paths, whiskers and jowl hairs should
be trimmed. Mane and tail length is optional, but must be well cared for. Fly spray should be applied regularly. No hoof dressing.
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