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 are 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, over flexing 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 un- due restraint. The judge may request extended gaits. 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
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