4-H Division
4-H & FFA YOUTH DEPARTMENT General Superintendents : Extension Educators & Ag-Ed Instructors All Entries are made though pontotocfairada . fairentry . com Peewee 8 and under Jr . Classifies as Grades 3-5 Int . Classifies as Grades 6-8 Sr . Classifies as Grades 9-12 Rules & Regulations :
• Eligibility : This show is open to all 4-H and FFA members of Pontotoc County who meet age and membership guidelines established by the 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters in Pontotoc County . Exhibitors who have graduated from High School prior to the current calendar year will not be eligible .
• Each junior exhibitor must be enrolled in each project or in a supervised farming program which he or she expects to exhibit in this department .
• Each junior exhibitor must have produced his own crop exhibit and must own and have daily care of any cattle , sheep , goats , swine , dairy , poultry or rabbits exhibited .
• Junior exhibitors may not enter the same exhibit in both the junior division and the open class .
• Junior exhibitors may exhibit only one exhibit in each class except livestock where each exhibitor may exhibit two entries in each class .
• Except for collections which are added to in successive years , no exhibit may be entered more than on time and exhibits must be made in the past year .
• All animals being exhibited at the Pontotoc County Fair are required to remain on the grounds until all entries have been released on Saturday by 11 a . m . or after their show has completed .
• If at any time the Fair Board deems temperature unsafe for the livestock , all animals will be released from the grounds .
SHOW RING CODE OF ETHICS Any violation of the following rules will automatically result in disqualification .
• The use of any drug or chemical compound that is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in meat animals is prohibited . The illegal administration of approved drugs and compounds is also prohibited . All animals entered in the show are subject to blood , urine and tissue test by the show , FDA and USDA for illegal substance and substances that exceed the acceptable levels established by the United States Department of Agriculture , the Food and Drug Administration , the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank and the Environment Protection Agency . A positive test will result in disqualification . The exhibitor shall assure full responsibility for any violation or regulations related to drugs and medications to include withdrawal times and the condemnation of carcasses due to drug rule / regulation violations . This includes forfeiture of all premiums and market values
42 of the animal . All premiums will be withheld until tests have been completed .
• No hair coloring of any type will be allowed to be used on any exhibit above the flank of the animal . Added hair or other material , natural or man-made may not be used in the grooming of any entry . Any attempt to change the composition or appearance of any animal will result in disqualification . Grooming must be performed by the exhibitor , another exhibitor in the show , parent or legal guardian , or Ag Instructor ( Professional Grooming is prohibited ). Official dress or organizational clothing must me worn during the show . All Other Rules will follow OYE Livestock Rules . Rules can be found at https :// okyouthexpo . com / wp-content / uploads / 2022 / 03 / 2022-Oklahoma-Youth-Expo-All-Species-Rulebook . docx-4 . pdf See Schedule for official check in and weigh in time . All animals must be checked in by the superintendent and weighed .
Section 107 : Junior Horses Superintendents : Bill Britt The same horse may be shown in the open and junior show but not by the same exhibitor . Junior exhibitors may show in both the open and junior show but not with the same horse . No coaching of patterns from outside the ring . Awards will be given to overall High Point and Reserve High Point horse in each age division . No classes will be added after the entry deadline ! Premiums : 1st - $ 10 ; 2nd- $ 6 ; 3rd - $ 4
NO WEANLINGS OR STALLIONS
IN THE JUNIOR SHOW 1 . Mares ( 2 yrs of age & under ) 2 . Mares ( 3 yrs of age and over ) Champion & Res . Champion Mare – Ribbon 3 . Gelding ( 2 yrs & under ) 4 . Gelding ( 3 yrs of age and over ) Champion & Res . Champion Gelding – Ribbon 5 . Pony Halter ( pony as defined equine not exceeding 54 inches at the withers ) 6 . Peewee Showmanship 7 . Junior Showmanship ( Buckle Award ) 8 . Senior Showmanship ( Buckle Award ) 9 . Lead Line ( youth 5 years and under ) 10 . Walk-Trot ( 8 and under ) 11 . Peewee Western Pleasure 12 . Junior Western Pleasure 13 . Senior Western Pleasure 14 . Pony Western Pleasure ( all ages ) 15 . Peewee Western Horsemanship 16 . Junior Western Horsemanship 17 . Senior Western Horsemanship 18 . Peewee Trail 19 . Junior Trail 20 . Senior Trail