Youth Poultry Event

WINDSOR FAIR 4-H HORSE SHOW

Sponsored by Windsor Fair

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Premiums: $8.00, $7.00. $6.00, $5.00, $4.00, $3.00. No entry fees.

No premiums for Showmanship Classes

SHOW STARTS AT 8:00 A.M. SHARP at Windsor Fairgrounds.

JUDGE: Bob McDonald

*NO 4-H'ERS UNDER 9 YEARS OF AGE MAY SHOW.*

**ONLY 4-H PARTICIPANTS MAY APPROACH THE JUDGE.**

Updated List of Required Immunizations for 4-H Horses in Maine, April 9, 2007

The State 4-H Office is adding two immunizations to the required list of vaccinations for horses attending 4-H events in Maine this year. Horses brought to 4-H events will need to have a veterinarian’s certificate of vaccination for EVH-1 (rhinopneumonitis) and equine influenza. This new ruling is in response to the statement issued by Dr. Donald Hoenig, State Veterinarian, who has recommended this action.

A veterinarian’s certificate for immunization for rabies and a negative Coggins test within in the past three years and one year for horses coming from out-of-state are the other requirements for horse attending 4-H events in Maine. Please note that the state requirement for a Coggins test on animals entering from out-of-state has changed from having the test within six months to 12 months.

Proof of vaccination should be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (required for all horses entering the State of Maine) or on a certificate of vaccination signed by the owner’s practicing veterinarian. (Please remember that any horse entering the State also needs to have a negative Coggins test within the previous 12 months.)

GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION:

This event is held to promote good sportsmanship and provide a learning experience for all 4-H youth. Use of abusive language and abuse of animals could lead to removal from the show. All decisions by the judge are final. The following rules & regulations apply:

· VALID NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST (good for 3 years) is required to enter the show grounds. Horses without valid negative Coggins test must be removed from the grounds immediately.

· Proof of valid rabies shot.

· This show is open to bona fide 4-H members statewide. 4-H'ers must have a 4-H Approval Form available.

· No stallions are allowed in the show.

· Youth must be 13 years old and under to ride a pony in this event.

· For showmanship classes Juniors must be 9-11 as of December 31. Intermediates must be 12-13 as of December 31. Seniors must be 14-18 as of December 31. NO 4-H'ER UNDER 9 YEARS OF AGE MAY SHOW. 4-H’ers will show only the horse entered in the Fitting & Showmanship Class.

· A pony is defined as being 14 hands high or less.

· All "holds" between classes will be for a maximum of 3 minutes. Only one "hold" will be allowed for a class.

· There will be a "Grievance Committee" at the show to handle any problems. All decisions from the "Grievance Committee" are final.

· NO SNEAKERS can be worn by riders.

· The English-Western Pattern Ride will be posted the day of the show.

· All 4-H'ers must wear hard hats.

· NO ADDITIONS TO CLASSES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW. CLASSES CAN ONLY BE SCRATCHED

§ Must hold a current MALE (Maine Agricultural Livestock Exhibitors) card. Application is on the Maine 4-H website.

§ All members are expected to groom, clip, and handle their horse with minimal support from others.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Send the Pre-registration Form, a copy of a current Coggins test, proof of rabies vaccine, and a copy of the 4-H Approval Form to: Cheryl Peaslee, 12 Ayrshire Ridge Drive, Pittston, ME 04345 before August 20, 2007. NO PHONE CALLS.

2006 WINDSOR FAIR 4-H HORSE SHOW CLASSES

ALL RIDERS MUST WEAR HAT/HELMET FOR ALL CLASSES.

1. SENIOR 4‑H FITTING AND SHOWING. Ribbons and trophies, no premiums. All 4‑H'ers ages14 to 18 must enter this class to be eligible to participate in any other classes. English horses to be shown in a bridle, Western horses in a halter. Entries are led into the ring and posed, then are judged individually, standing and at a walk and trot. To be judged 40% on Appearance of Animal (condition, grooming, trimming & braiding, and tack), 10% on Appearance of Exhibitor, and 50% on Showing of Animal in the Ring (leading, posing, showing animal to best advantage, and poise, alertness & attitude).

2. INTERMEDIATE 4‑H FITTING AND SHOWING. Ribbons and trophies, no premiums. All 4‑H'ers ages 12 and 13 must enter this class to be eligible to participate in any other classes. English horses to be shown in a bridle, Western horses in a halter. Entries are led into the ring and posed, then are judged individually, standing and at a walk and trot. To be judged 40% on Appearance of Animal (condition, grooming, trimming & braiding, and tack), 10% on Appearance of Exhibitor, and 50% on Showing of Animal in the Ring (leading, posing, showing animal to best advantage, and poise, alertness & attitude).

3. JUNIOR 4‑H FITTING AND SHOWING. Ribbons and trophies, no premiums. All 4‑H'ers ages 9 to 11 must enter this class to be eligible to participate in any other classes. English horses to be shown in a bridle, Western horses in a halter. Entries are led into the ring and posed, then are judged individually, standing and at a walk and trot. To be judged 40% on Appearance of Animal (condition, grooming, trimming & braiding, and tack), 10% on Appearance of Exhibitor, and 50% on Showing of Animal in the Ring (leading, posing, showing animal to best advantage, and poise, alertness & attitude).

4. BAREBACK EQUITATION. Open to riders ages 12 to 18. To be judged on the rider's form, security of seat, and skill in control of the horse at a walk, trot or jog, and canter or lope. Rider's position should be the same as if the horse were saddled.

5. FANNY RIDE. (No sweat pants, no chaps.) Open to riders ages 12 to 18. Riders enter ring bareback and are given a strip of paper to sit on. The class may be asked to walk, trot or jog, canter or lope, reverse directions, or perform other maneuvers. Riders are eliminated as they lose their paper, until only one rider remains.

6. WALK TROT ENGLISH EQUITATION. Open to all riders ages 9 to 18 including green horse/green rider. Not eligible for any class where canter or lope is required. An adult or a Senior 4‑H Member must be available for each rider, and may be asked to stay with the horse or to lead the horse, at the discretion of the judge or the rider's 4‑H leader. To be judged on the rider's form, security of seat, and skill in control of the horse at a walk and at a trot or jog.

7. WALK TROT ENGLISH PLEASURE. Open to all riders ages 9-18 including green horse/green rider. Not eligible for any class where canter or lope is required. An adult or a Senior 4‑H Member must be available for each rider, and may be asked to stay with the horse or to lead the horse, at the discretion of the judge or the rider's 4‑H leader. To be judged on the horse's performance, manners, suitability as a child's mount, and apparent ability to give a pleasurable ride at a walk and at a trot or jog. May be asked to back.

8. WALK TROT SINGLE POLE. (No gait faster than a trot.) Must have Western saddle.

9. SENIOR ENGLISH EQUITATION. Ribbons and trophies. Open to riders ages 14 to 18. To be judged on the rider's form, security of seat, and skill in control of the horse at a walk, trot, and canter.

10. JUNIOR ENGLISH EQUITATION. Ribbons and trophies. Open to riders ages 9 to 13. To be judged on the rider's form, security of seat, and skill in control of the horse at a walk, trot, and canter.

11. SENIOR ENGLISH PLEASURE HORSE. To be shown by riders ages14 and over. To be judged on the horse's performance, manners, and apparent ability to give a pleasurable ride at a walk, trot, and canter. Will be asked to back.

12. JUNIOR ENGLISH PLEASURE HORSE OR PONY. To be shown by riders ages 9 to 13. To be judged on the horse's or pony's performance, manners, and apparent ability to give a pleasurable ride at a walk, trot, and canter. Will be asked to back.

13. JUDGING CLASS. This is a student judging class. You will judge a class (halter) and compare your results to the official judge's results. Danish ribbons awarded. Premiums for first six places.

14. WALK TROT WESTERN EQUITATION. Open to all riders ages 9 to 18 including green horse/green rider. Not eligible for any class where canter or lope is required. An adult or a Senior 4‑H Member must be available for each rider, and may be asked to stay with the horse or to lead the horse, at the discretion of the judge or the rider's 4‑H leader. To be judged on the rider's form, security of seat, and skill in control of the horse at a walk and at a trot or jog.

15. WALK TROT WESTERN PLEASURE. Open to all riders ages 9-18 including green horse/green rider. Not eligible for any class where canter or lope is required. An adult or a Senior 4‑H Member must be available for each rider, and may be asked to stay with the horse or to lead the horse, at the discretion of the judge or the rider's 4‑H leader. To be judged on the horse's performance, manners, suitability as a child's mount, and apparent ability to give a pleasurable ride at a walk and at a trot or jog. May be asked to back.

16. ENGLISH PATTERN RIDE. (May not enter Western Pattern.) Open to riders ages 9 to 18. Entrants to ride a designated pattern demonstrating a variety of English riding skills. To be judged on smoothness and accuracy of pattern, regularity and freedom of the horse's gaits, willingness to move forward, acceptance of the bit, position and seat of the rider, and correct use of the aids (hands, legs, and weight).

17. WESTERN PATTERN RIDE. (May not enter English Pattern.) Open to riders ages 9 to 18. Entrants to ride a designated pattern demonstrating a variety of Western riding skills. To be judged on smoothness and accuracy of pattern, regularity and freedom of the horse's gaits, willingness and prompt obedience, acceptance of the bit, position and seat of the rider, and correct use of the aids (hands, legs, and weight).

18. SENIOR WESTERN EQUITATION. Ribbons and trophies. Open to riders ages 14 to 18. To be judged on the rider's form, security of seat, and skill in control of the horse at a walk, jog, and lope.

19. JUNIOR WESTERN EQUITATION. Ribbons and trophies. Open to riders ages 9 to 13. To be judged on the rider's form, security of seat, and skill in control of the horse at a walk, jog, and lope.

20. SENIOR WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE. To be shown by riders ages 14 to 18. To be judged on the horse's performance, manners, and apparent ability to give a pleasurable ride at a walk, jog, and lope. Will be asked to back.

21. JUNIOR WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE OR PONY. To be shown by riders ages 9 to 13 years old. To be judged on the horse's or pony's performance, manners, and apparent ability to give a pleasurable ride at a walk, jog, and lope. Will be asked to back.

22. EGG‑ON‑A‑SPOON. Each rider carries an egg on a spoon. The class may be asked to walk, trot or jog, canter or lope, reverse directions, or perform other maneuvers. Riders are eliminated as they drop their eggs, until only one rider remains. Not open to Walk Trot participants.

23. BREAK N OUT. Open to riders ages 9 to18. Not open to Walk Trot participants.

24. SENIOR COMMAND CLASS. Open to riders ages 14 to 18. Will be asked to walk, jog, lope, stop and back up. Judged on horse's responsiveness to cues. Will be given three (3) strides to respond to each command, and will be eliminated if not on the appropriate gait after the count of three. (Wrong leads during a canter will also be cause for elimination.)

25. JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE COMMAND CLASS. Open to riders ages 9 to 13. Will be asked to walk, jog, lope, stop and back up. Judged on horse's responsiveness to cues. Will be given three (3) strides to respond to each command, and will be eliminated if not on the appropriate gait after the count of three. (Wrong leads during a canter will also be cause for elimination.)

PRE‑REGISTRATION FORM FOR WINDSOR FAIR 4‑H HORSE SHOW

· Send this form along with a copy of a valid Coggins test, proof of rabies vaccine, and a copy of your 4-H Approval Form.

· Pre-registrations will not be accepted at the Extension Office. They must be mailed to the Show Secretary and postmarked no later than August 18, 2007.

· DEADLINE: No later than August 20, 2007.

· If all requested papers, including Coggins test, proof of rabies vaccine, and Approval Form, are not included with the Pre-registration Form, that 4-H’er will not be considered registered to ride in the 4-H Horse Show.

Name of Rider ____________________________________Age:_________ Phone:_____________________

Name of Horse____________________________________________________________________________

Club Name & Address of Leader:_____________________________________________________________

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Number & Name of Classes to be Entered: (NOTE* ‑ You must enter either Class 1, 2 or 3.)

Class # Class Name

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