This rule book establishes uniform regulations and procedures for qualifying for and participating in the texas state 4 h horse show. Purpose the 4 h horse project members must assume primary care and train 1. A 4 h member enrolled in the 4 h horsemanship project must have managing control of the horse by may 1. Minnesota 4 h horseless project member handbook introduction welcome to the 4h horseless horse project.
These 4 h horse and pony project uniform rules are written to standardize the judging and evaluation of 4 h horse shows throughout michigan. Ask friends to always wear a helmet when riding horses. This is a basic resource for 4 h members doing a horse project in oregon, washington, and idaho. Ribbons for all 4 h point shows and ribbons and trophies for the 4 h fundraiser show will be ordered and purchased by the committee. The purpose of the maryland 4h state horse show rule book is to serve as a set of uniform rules and regulations for 4h members par ticipating in the maryland 4h horse show.
Failed attempts are not considered a broken pattern. See the horse program rule book for details and what a judge is looking for. If you do well at the county fair, you might qualify for the state horse show. Horse project alabama cooperative extension system. Preparing for and taking part in it gives 4 h ers life skills. The purpose of maryland 4 h horse program activities is to provide opportunities for youth to develop life skills through participation in the horse project. If the horse is not owned, the legal owner must provide a written statement guaranteeing that the 4 h member has managing control of the animal by may 1. Minnesota 4 h horse program rule book university of minnesota. The committee collaborates with 4 h cooperative extension personnel program coordinators, agents, specialist to establish the statewide rule book and statewide program book. Members, parents and advisors are urged to familiarize themselves with the rules and policies governing the 4 h horse projects. Dont miss your chance to meet with others across the state to learn what the horse speech and demonstration contest is, how you can participate in this contest at the minnesota. Minnesota 4h horse project education facebook 55 photos. University of minnesota agricultural extension service. Virginia 4 h state fair horse show rule book this publication is designed to serve as the va 4 h state fair horse show rule book 2016.
Through this project you will learn about the horse, the horse industry, and the history of horses. Macomb county 4h horse project rules and regulations. Classes are offered for cloverbud, junior and senior divisions in showmanship, driving, costume, liberty, hunter, jumper and inhand obstacle trail. Download a pdf of horse show rules packet, 4hyd2099. Its a great experience for 4 h ers and their families. For county horse and pony project rules, please contact your local msu extension 4 h staff. The use of the name and emblem of 4h is regulated by federal law. Horse program rule book minnesota 4 h state horse show all about horses animal id. The minnesota 4 h horse project is designed to promote life skills through a. These books are used as project activity guides project books for each of the project areas. Skills assessments determine the project level of each participant and are conducted on the county level. Book sections cover horse breeds, psychology, and how to choose a horse. The rules will be followed at the state 4 h horse show. To find specific project rules, you can use this rule book, or you can look up a specific project easily by hovering over youth at the top of this screen in the brown menu bar, far right, then selecting 4h county projects.
If there is a conflict in schedules, for any reason, the exhibitor will have to determine in which class to. All 4 h horse project animals shown by 4 h members in 4 h classes must be owned by the member or in a partnership with his or her immediate family, or the member must have access to the horse. These rules govern the state show, the district shows, and all shows used to qualify contestants for district shows. Represent your fellow 4 h ers on the livestock show committee, serving with adult volunteers. Youth choose a project thats interesting to them and explore it with peers and caring adults. Show personnel va state youth horse extension specialist.
Each level is designed to take 24 years to complete. The 4 h horse project is designed to emphasize youth development. A 4 h horse project animal may be a horse, pony, mule, or donkey, which you may ride, drive, or train. Horses may walk or jog to the center of arena on walk in patterns. An adult should accompany each 4 h member to the show. For county fair information, premium books, dates and more, visit. This publication of rules will govern at both iowa. Download a pdf of the alabama 4 h horse activity helmet and mount area policy, 4hyd2446. It should also be used as a guide for training 4 h members. This site is for information on the blackford county 4 h horse and pony project and the 4 h club by the same name. Calendar of 4 h state horse events view state events planned for 2021 in the ohio 4 h horse program for 4 h members, advisors, coaches and judges. However, nebraska 4 h also offers a variety of horse programs that do not require youth to own or have access to a horse. University of minnesota extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. The adult in charge will be held responsible for the veracity of the.
The forms pertaining to state fair events may be found on the nys fair. Any district, area or state 4 h horse show must have the approval of the state 4 h office. Good luck this publication was developed by lyle wick, rae ann bartz, lynn watland, and gladys carlson, 4 h horse project. Since the 4 h horse project is a learning experience, disqualification is. Pennsylvania 4 h horse program protective headgear policy. All four units focus on learning life skills that can be easily transferred to the horse project, should a member purchase a horse.
On the following project pages, youll find descriptions and resources on a wide variety of major topics. Mar 23, 2021 to find specific project rules, you can use this rule book, or you can look up a specific project easily by hovering over youth at the top of this screen in the brown menu bar, far right, then selecting 4h county projects. State contests, held at the horse and livestock symposium, serve as the qualifying contest for senior youth hoping to represent utah 4 h at western national roundup in january. A planning guide at the beginning of each book outlines required and optional activities and specific skills for each level. Good luck this publication was developed by lyle wick, rae ann bartz, lynn watland, and gladys carlson, 4 h horse project leaders. You must complete at least onehalf of a level each year that you are in the horse project. New england 4h horse show rules unh cooperative extension. Rules, references, and resources pennsylvania 4h penn. The horse committee provides input, oversight, support and leadership to the arizona state 4 h horse showsevents. Colorado 4 h horse how rule book la1500k 2021 pages 1 2 62 63 180. The program emphasis is on the rider and skills he or she has learned and applied. Maryland 4h horse show rule book university of maryland. Remember, mn 4 h state rule for cloverbud members, when showing an animal, a charles vet clinic at parent or teen sibling or teen 4 h member must be in control of the animal at all times i.
A 4 h member must be responsible for the care of their project horse from june 1 through the state 4 h horse show. To develop leadership abilities, build character, and assume citizenship responsibilities. H has been the nations leading youth organization to welcome young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving youth voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. A primary objective of the 4h horse program is for youth to learn horsemanship and to do their own.
Department of agriculture usda, montana state university and montana state university extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender. The olmsted county 4h premium book is printed for 4h members, parents and adult volunteers. If you are a 4 h member, parent of a 4 h member, 4 h volunteer, or involved in 4 h through another capacity, you can submit a suggestion for a rule change for the north dakota 4 h horse show rules and judging guide. The goodhue county 4h horse project earned a total of seven ribbons at the annual minnesota state 4h championship horse show last. Achievement program booklet with you to the fair for viewing by the judge. You can exhibit a horse related project at the minnesota state fair. The minnesota 4 h horse program rule book contains important information about the horse project and every family should have a copy. P e n n s y l v a n i a 4h horse program 4h horsemanship skills. Minnesota 4h horse program rule book university of minnesota.
This exemption provides the ability onetime in a 4 h members career for the 4 h member to acknowledge they missed a 4 h deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline. The adult in charge will be held responsible for the veracity of the entry and the conduct of their 4 hers who participate in the show. It is encouraged that records on feeding, training, and management be kept on a yearround basis. However, they must walk or stop prior to starting pattern. A completed project manual plus a 22 x 28 poster, displayed horizontally, a display, or a note book relating to the information studied in the project manual. Additionally, there are volunteer opportunities within these programs which are open to both youth and their families.
Level 6 must be approved by an official judge and only at the state 4 h horse show. You and your horse may be interested in this threeday camp offered by the minnesota quarter horse association. This is a leadership opportunity for 4 h members in grade 9 and up. Minnesota 4h horse program rule book university of. A horse carried as a 4 h project may be shown by more than one member of the immediate family in any one year at the state 4 h state horse show providing that neither the horse nor the member compete against hims elf or herself. The rules were developed to promote consistency within the program and will be followed at the state 4 h horse show. While developing and educating youth is our goal, members, families, and their. Nys 4h horse program nys 4h youth development program. The rulebook is produced by the minnesota state 4 h. Anoka county 4 h horse project handbook 2020 mission statement the anoka county 4 h horse committee exists to promote horse knowledge and education through the 4 h horse project of anoka county and assist all members with their project needs, in cooperation with university of minnesota extension, anoka county.
The horseless horse project is designed for 4 h members interested in learning about horses but who do not own their own horse. A 4 h member may not have a horse project orprojects in more than one pennsylvania county. Attend two face to face meetings during the year as youth representative. Minnesota 4h state horse show university of minnesota. The 4h program offers programming throughout the 12 days of the minnesota state fair. The handson educational resources 4h is known for are now. Explore therapeutic riding and horse rescue assistance opportunities. As such, they take precedence at all times over all other rule books, including the pennsylvania 4 h horse show rule book. The minnesota 4 h horse project is designed to promote life skills through a safe and. It should also be used as a guide for training 4h members. Records on feeding, training, and management must be kept on a yearround basis.
Horse resources colorado 4h youth development is part of. A 4 h member may also complete a horseless project. These 4h horse and pony project uniform rules are written to standardize the judging and evaluation of 4h horse shows throughout michigan. The 4 h project is designed to teach youth how to properly care for a horse, including, but not limited to. The rulebook is produced by the minnesota state 4h. The horse classic events are an opportunity for all youth enrolled in a 4 h horse project to come together and compet in a friendly atmosphere with other horse loving youth. Extension agents, 4 h leaders, 4 h horse project members, and parents. The horse is a vehicle used to reflect this knowledge and skill learned by the rider. These 4 h horse and pony project uniform rules are written to standardize the judging and evaluation of 4 h horse shows across michigan. Grand entry performance at the mn state fairgrounds.
The rules were developed to promote consistency within the program and will be followed at the state 4h horse show. It is recommended that all 4 h ers enrolled in any phase of the 4 h horse project participate in the horse member achievement program. Beef, dairy, dog, goat diary, goat meat, horse, lama, poultry, rabbits. This publication is the rule book for 4 h ers, 4 h leaders, county extension staff, show managers, judges, and others responsible for planning and conducting 4 h horse shows throughout iowa. For more horse and pony project rules at the county level, please contact. These 4 h horse and pony project uniform rules are written to stan dardize the judging and evaluation of 4 h horse shows throughout. You must include this booklet with your horse project record in order to qualify for county awards and trips. A great ride for goodhue county 4h horse project team at state show. If you dont have a horse, you may belong to a 4 h horse science club or join as. A copy of the veterinarians certificate of the death must be filed with the county 4 h agent and the original given to the show secretary the day of the show.
The purposes of the 4h horse program are to encourage 4h members 2. The last point show will be prior to the state 4 h horse show entry deadline. This rule book can be found online and downloaded at. Pennsylvania 4h recreational and alternate equine activities program awards. These skills were designed for the purpose of promoting safety and knowledge within the 4 h horse project. If you have a horse that is 38 inches high or less, you can show it in a regional show.
State 4h horse show rule book msu college of agriculture and. This workshop will be held on zoom january 12, 2021 beginning at 7. Records on feeding, training, and management must be. The larimer county 4 h horse program is designed to provide you an opportunity to handle, care for, and ride horses. Wisconsin 4h projects university of wisconsinextension. New or used trophies shall be in good repair and reflect the current show date. Pennington county 4 h horse project, thief river falls, minnesota. The rules of the pennsylvania state 4 h model horse show printed below deal with regulations and guidelines related specifically to model horse showing. Lead a trail ride for your fellow 4 h horse project members. The minnesota state 4 h horse project is excited to announce that registration for the horse speech and demonstration workshop is now open. Gbh092 north dakota horse show rules and judging guide.
Blackford county 4 h goat project information 4 h health project. This law states that only activities or programs under the supervision of the cooperative extension service may use the name and emblem of 4h. The horse may be owned, rented, leased or borrowed for use as a 4 h project. April 17, 2015 this is the 2016 edition of the horse show rulebook that is used at the state 4 h horse show held in august each year at michigan state university, and recommended for use at all 4 h horse shows in michigan. The minnesota 4 h state horse show is an annual event held each september on the weekend after labor day.
A horse or pony shown as a 4 h project cannot be shared by 4 h members unless they are from the immediate family or live in the same home. Find the 2021 alabama 4 h state horse show materials below. Minnesota 4h horseless horse project member handbook. Pattern 4 level iii and iv reining nrha pattern 6 begin at the center of the arena facing the left wall or wall or fence.
Stallions over 12 months of age are not allowed as a 4 h project. There are many ways you can get involved, such as entering riding events or knowledge competitions. Horseless and horse related the horseless horse project is designed for 4hers that do not currently own or lease a horse. Only the horse show component of the 4 h program is governed by these rules. Skills testing for youth under 12 years of age showing junior horse project animals. All posters must be on size 14 x 22 tagboard or similar. Exhibit your project manual and project exhibit at the county 4 h fair.
The 4 h name and emblem have special protections from congress, protected by code 18 usc 707. Download a pdf of horse show registration packet, 4hyd2145. Official rules pennsylvania 4h penn state extension. The rule book is to be used to set up classes, establish show rules, and for general show management. Minnesota 4h horse program rule book university of minnesota agricultural extension service st. Explore the resources below and join our newsletter to stay updated about new 4 h at home activities.
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