Ohio State University Extension Huron County 180 Milan Avenue, Suite 1 Norwalk, OH 44857 January 31, 2021 Phone 419-668-8219 HURON COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM AND SHOW RULES www.huron.osu.edu

WELCOME TO THE HURON COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM IN 2021! 7. HORSE OWNERSHIP DATES: All taken as 4-H projects must be under your care As your 4-H club organizes this year you will find some very important information in this by May 15. Horse information sheets and pictures must be turned in to the Extension Office with project requirements letter. The Family Guide to 4-H contains information on more than 150 a club photo album by 4:30 p.m. on May 17. Only horses included in your club horse photo possible 4-H projects. It is to be used, along with this letter, when selecting projects. Knowing album are eligible for exhibition. Make sure back-up horses and leased horses are clearly marked. Only one project animal per exhibitor may be taken to the fair. the requirements of a project, when it will be judged, and what you will have to exhibit will help you make the best choice. Parents should participate in the project selection process and should 8. 4-H AND FFA JOINT MEMBERSHIP: An individual may be enrolled in both 4-H and read this requirements letter carefully before enrolling in projects. FFA; however, separate and different projects shall be carried by the member. For example, one HURON COUNTY 4-H GUIDELINES may take a pleasure horse in 4-H and a production or draft horse in FFA. Only 1 animal may come to fair. 1. MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY: As of January 1, eligibility for participation in 4-H projects and competitive events begins when a child is age 8 and in third grade. Any youth age 9 or 9. HORSE PROJECT COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: above is eligible for project membership, regardless of grade level. 4-H membership ends • All horses must be vaccinated with a 5-way vaccine See Equine Project Rule #6 for more December 31 of the year in which you turn 19. OSU Extension embraces human diversity and is information. Vaccinations must be completed by the July 12 Fair Entry Card deadline. A committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to vaccination form signed by an advisor and whoever gave the shot is required. clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender • If a member does not take a horse to the fair, they must schedule an evaluation interview at identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, the fair with their record book with the superintendent for a completed project grade. race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA. 10. FAIR ENTRY AND RELEASE DEADLINES: • Traffic flow for livestock (except rabbits, chickens, waterfowl, pigeons and turkeys which 2. MEETING ATTENDANCE: Your club must have at least eight meetings each year and you go directly to their barns) when entering the fair is to enter on the racetrack and go right must attend at least six to complete your year’s membership and exhibit at the fair. Your club around the track to the fire station. All vehicles should exit through the West Lot gate. may have additional requirements, i.e. attendance at riding meets. Check with your advisor. You • All Junior Fair Horses enter on Sunday, August 15 between 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. After vet may be excused from meetings for other 4-H activities or for school activities. Meetings missed inspection, members will walk their horse to the horse barn. because of work, community baseball, family vacations, etc. are not excused. • All livestock, excluding horses and hogs, enter on Sunday, August 15 between 8:00 a.m. - 3. ENROLLMENT: NEW FOR 2021: Families will self-enroll in 4-H. Families will be given 11:00 a.m. Hogs enter between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. instructions explaining the process of self-enrolling in the 4-H database. Members will enroll • All still projects (including Horseless Horse posters) enter the fairgrounds on Sunday, themselves in their club and 4-H projects during the self-enrolling process. Deadline to enroll in August 15 between 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Horseless Horse posters are turned in at the Junior 4-H is May 3, 2021. Fair Office by 3:00 p.m. (Horseless Horse interviews are held in the Auctioneer G.A. Pickworth Judging Pavilion on Monday morning.) 4. PROJECT ENROLLMENT FEES: There is a $6.00 per project enrollment fee. The • All livestock and still projects are released on Sunday, August 22 between 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 enrollment fee will include one project book, up to $6.00 in value. Members in the second year noon. Horseless Horse posters will be displayed & picked up in the Miscellaneous Building. or third year of the Horseless Horse project, may use the same book, but must pay $6.00 to enroll in the project each year. Most horse project manuals require an Equine Record Book, which also 11. PARENTAL ACCESS TO JUDGES AT THE FAIR: No one may talk to the judge or costs $6.00. Beginning , Horse Training, Riding and Horse Nutrition enter the ring during a show. AFTER the show, requests to speak to the judge must go through cost more than $6.00 for each manual. Check this letter for exact costs. Each new 4-H member the show steward or superintendent. IF the judge agrees to take questions, the exhibitor must be with a horse project must also purchase a Horses, Safety, and You #191R ($6.00) which present and ask the questions. must be read and signed by each member and a parent or guardian. Safety certification also requires all new members and a parent or guardian view two horse safety videos 12. RING ETIQUETTE: Ring etiquette is about common courtesy, manners and safety. Getting before signing. This must be completed before horse activity participation. caught up in competition and winning ribbons may cause exhibitors and spectators to forget 5. PROJECT SELECTION: Projects should be selected on the basis of age, interest, and/or proper behavior. Our focus should be on doing our personal best, helping others, having fun, previous experience. See Horses on pages 12 & 13 in the 2021 Family Guide to 4-H. making friends, and creating lasting memories!

6. PROJECT REPETITION: If a member feels that he/she has not mastered the information in any project book, they should repeat that project. A member should not progress through the Haley Evans Kris Simpson projects too fast, or they will run out of project options for their remaining years in the project Extension Educator Program Assistant area. Each project may be taken for two or more years, but the same project may not be taken 4-H Youth Development 4-H Youth Development indefinitely. EQUINE FAIR EXHIBITS EQUINE 4-H PROJECTS EQUINE PROJECT RULES 2021 Show Schedule: 1. Only one project animal per member may be exhibited at the fair. • Horses come to the fair on Sunday, August 15 from 1:00 to BEGINNER PROJECT: Additional project animals may be carried and used for state fair. 2:00 p.m. (Must be unloaded & uncovered) #174-Beginning Horse Management ($14.00) 2. Brothers, sisters, step-brothers & step-sisters may share the same • Tack Inspection at the stalls on Sunday, August 15 from project animal, if in different divisions. Only one member of the family This book covers the basics of caring for a 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. (Also receive back numbers) horse and learning to ride. The project book sharing the project animal is eligible to try out for state fair. • Horse Fair Kick-off on Sunday, August 15 at 5:30 p.m. in contains record sheets as part of the book 3. Each member may enroll their project horse and up to two back-up Weisenburger Arena (includes, skillathon awards contents. Note: The Equine Record Book is horses. Back-up horses are secondary project animals, so the exhibitor presentation, PAS qualifiers recognition, and welcome not required the first year a member takes the must work with the horse and be involved in its care throughout the activities) project. Member must purchase an Equine season. All back-up horses not owned by the exhibitor or the • Horseless Horse Interviews on Monday, August 16 at 9:00 Record Book each year after the first year exhibitor’s family must be covered by a valid lease. Grievances to a.m. in the Pickworth Pavilion they enroll in the project. Members should switch project animals (not listed as back-up) after May15 must be • Small Equine Classes (38” & under) on Monday, August take this project for two or more years. filed in writing and include a $25.00 filing fee. If no animal is 16, after Open Pony Show (Entry numbers 65-68) available for fair, the exhibitor completes their project by being INTERMEDIATE PROJECTS: • Horse Royalty Crowning & Horse Cloverbud Recognition #175-Light Horse Selection ($6.00) interviewed by a superintendent with their completed project and record book. Exhibitors without an animal at the fair may still on Monday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pickworth #177-Horse Training ($19.00) Pavilion #180-Learning to Jump ($6.00) participate in the Horse Skillathon. • Performance Classes on Tuesday, August 17 at 9:00 a.m. #181-Draft Horse ($6.00) 4. Back-up Horses & Leased Horses: See “Ownership” on pages 4 & 5 in #182-Small Equine ($6.00) the 2021 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows book (#179R). • Showmanship Classes on Wed., August 18 at 9:00 a.m. #184-Standardbred Horses ($6.00) 5. Switching to a Back-up Horse: The member, member’s family and club • Classes on Wednesday, August 18 after the #188- ($9.00) advisors make the decision if a switch to a back-up horse is needed Showmanship Show (Competitive trail riding encouraged) prior to the fair. • Classes on Friday, August 20 at 9:00 a.m. #189-Dressage ($6.00) 6. All equine exhibited at the fair must receive a 5-way vaccine. It is also • Walk-Trot Gymkhana Classes on Friday, August 20 after the Gymkhana Show Member must purchase a project book the strongly recommended that they be vaccinated for Rabies. Exhibitors • first year they enroll in the project. Some should discuss their vaccination program with their veterinarian. The Versatility Classes on Saturday, August 21 at 9:00 a.m. projects have pages which must be completed vaccinations must be given by the fair entry card deadline of July 12. A • Horses released on Sunday, August 22 from 8 a.m.- noon each year the project is taken. These sheets vaccination form must be filled out and signed by an advisor and the will be provided with the Equine Record veterinarian or horse person administering the vaccination. Horse Book, upon request. The Equine Record Book advisors will have vaccination forms and will turn in all forms with fair Class 150 - Horse Performance is a required supplement to these entry cards. Back-up horses are included. Failure to turn in the 1. Senior English intermediate 4-H horse projects. Each required vaccination form by the deadline will result in the equine 2. Intermediate English Equitation member enrolled in an intermediate level being ineligible for fair. 3. Junior English Equitation horse project must have an Equine Record Book each year. ($6.00) 7. All classes will be judged in accordance with rules in 4-H Circular 4. Senior 179R, Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows (NOTE: The Uniform 5. Intermediate English Pleasure ADVANCED PROJECTS: Rules book is revised and NEW in 2021. ALL 4-H HORSE FAMILIES 6. Junior English Pleasure #185-Equine Reproduction & Genetics NEED A NEW RULES BOOK! The cost is $6.00). 7. Trail in Hand (Over 38”; not eligible for any other trail ($6.00) 8. Members must practice with and show their own horses (over 58"), class) #762-Horse Nutrition ($12.00) ponies (58" and under), or small equine (38” and under). 8. Senior Trail Class 9. Members must self-enroll in their club and projects by May 3. 9. Junior Trail Class Member must purchase a project book the 10. Members must have animals in their continual care by May 15. 10. Walk-Trot Trail Class – All ages (Only Walk-Trot first year they enroll 11. Horses, ponies & small equine may be entered in any class, unless exhibitors eligible) in the project. The Equine Record Book specifically noted for that class that it is for horses/ponies or small 11. Senior Western Horsemanship (not eligible for any is a required annual equine only. corresponding ranch classes) supplement to these 12. Members in western-style classes on Tuesday must choose between the 12. Intermediate Western Horsemanship (not eligible for any advanced 4-H horse traditional western classes (western horsemanship and western corresponding ranch classes) projects. ($6.00) pleasure) or ranch classes (ranch horsemanship, ranch pleasure and 13. Junior Western Horsemanship (not eligible for any ranch riding). They may not enter in both divisions. corresponding ranch classes)

CLASS SPLITS EQUINE PROJECT RULES, continued 14. Novice Walk-Trot Horsemanship/Equitation – 1.Horsemanship, equitation, pleasure, 13. Anyone leasing a horse, pony, or miniature (back-ups included) must file a 3rd year and over; all ages (Rider never cantered gymkhana and showmanship classes for completed lease by May 17th, signed by the animal's owner, the 4-H in any competition; not eligible for any canter horses will be split into Senior, member, the member’s parent/guardian, and the 4-H advisor. Horse Council classes; includes riders requiring assistance) Intermediate and Junior Divisions. will review leases at their May meeting to assure they meet the conditions of 15. Beginner Walk-Trot Horsemanship/Equitation – Ranch classes split into Junior and a 4-H horse project. Leases are not final until receiving approval. 1st & 2nd year only; all ages(Rider never cantered Senior, unless numbers warrant. 14. Each club with horse projects must submit a Horse Photo Album and Horse in any competition; not eligible for any canter Information Sheet by 4:30 p.m. on May 17. The advisor or an adult at ride classes; includes riders requiring assistance) 2.Senior is for ages 16-18; Intermediate night (or special meeting) will take current pictures of every horse in their 16. Senior Class (not eligible for is for ages 13-15; and Junior is for ages club. The photo album must contain four (current) pictures for each horse, any corresponding ranch classes) 8-12. If split by Junior & Senior, Senior showing BOTH side views, front and rear of all project and back-up 17. Intermediate Western Pleasure Class (not is for ages 14-18 and Junior is for ages eligible for any corresponding ranch classes) 8-13. All ages are as of January 1. animals. Besides the four pictures, each horse must also have a completed Huron County 4-H Horse Identification Form. NOTE: Each exhibitor is 18. Junior Western Pleasure Class (not eligible for any corresponding ranch classes) 3.Senior Division classes will precede limited to 1 project horse and 2 back-up horses. Photo albums and leases will be checked by Horse Council at their May meeting. Any leases not 19. Walk-Trot Pleasure (All walk-trot members the equivalent Junior or Intermediate eligible) approved and incomplete photo/info sheet entries must be corrected by June Division classes, except in Trail. 1 or the animal becomes ineligible. Horsemanship Champion Classes (Sr., Int. & Jr.) 4. All classes will be split into A & B 15. All horses and ponies used as a 4-H project and exhibited at the fair MUST divisions at 10, except dressage, have a minimum body condition score of 4, not be obviously sick or exhibit 20. Senior Ranch Horsemanship (not eligible for and trail classes. Classes which must be a Grade 3 or greater lameness. (See 2021 Uniform Rules, page 11, #36) any corresponding western classes) split will be divided by the age of Procedure for 2021: 21. Junior Ranch Horsemanship (not eligible for any entrants. NOTE: If scratches at fair bring . Review picture books at May Horse Council meeting, advisors will corresponding western classes) the total entrants for a split class below notify members in their club of any flagged horses. 22. Senior Ranch Pleasure (not eligible for any 10, the class split may be eliminated. . Flagged project animals must have a new set of 4 pictures turned in by corresponding western classes) June 15. Executive Committee will meet June 15, or shortly thereafter, 23. Junior Ranch Pleasure (not eligible for any 5. If classes have to be split, exhibitors to review the second set of pictures, compared to the first set. corresponding western classes) will remain in their class split for the . Project animals showing no improvement: The exhibitor must contact a 24. Senior Ranch Riding (ranch exhibitors only) entire show, regardless of scratches. i.e. vet to schedule a visit. The evaluation by the vet must take place 25. Junior Ranch Riding (ranch exhibitors only) An exhibitor who starts in the “A” between July 8 – July 15. The vet will use the body scoresheet, which division of Junior Western Cloverleaf must be signed by the vet with the date of evaluation. If the vet Ranch Champions Announced (Sr. & Jr.) Barrels will remain in the Junior “A” determines the body score is less than a 4, the equine cannot come to the division for all gymkhana classes. 26. Senior Reining fair. Note: The exhibitor will be responsible for the cost of the vet visit. 16. A member cannot change or switch projects after May 15, unless there is an 27. Junior Reining

approved grievance. Changing to a back-up horse is allowed. 17. Each exhibitor is required to make out an entry card for each entry number Class 151 - Horse Showmanship & Dressage 28. Western Showmanship Not Under Saddle (for in which he or she participates at fair entry time. Cards must be filled out all non-riding projects; all ages, not eligible for completely or entry will not be accepted. If a back-up animal would be Helmet Rule: The use of helmets when any other western showmanship class) riding or is mandatory. This shown in different classes than the primary project animal, a set of fair entry 29. Senior English Showmanship policy is in the Uniform Rules for 4-H cards marked “Back-up” should be filled out, clipped together, and turned in 30. Intermediate English Showmanship Horse Shows book, page 6, #1 and is by the entry card deadline. 31. Junior English Showmanship reprinted on page 8 of this Horse 18. Exhibitors may enter in all classes in which they are eligible and qualified; 32. Senior Western Showmanship Requirements Letter. Also, loss of safety one horse per rider, per class, with advisor approval. 33. Intermediate Western Showmanship headgear from the exhibitor’s head while 19. Member’s must declare if they are walk-trot or canter by August 1. 34. Junior Western Showmanship in the arena for any gymkhana class will 20. Parents & advisors should not sign members up for classes in which the result in disqualification. rider or horse are not properly schooled. Showmanship Champion Classes (Sr., Int. & Jr.)

21. All Fair Entry Cards must contain the signature of an advisor, indicating GYMKHANA CLASS RULES Class 151 – Horse Showmanship & Dressage member is approved to enter the class. 35. Senior Dressage, Basic Level 22. Walk-Trot classes are only for walk-trot members. Walk-trot decision is for Flag Race Pattern Rules: Must run 36. Junior Dressage, Basic Level the entire fair. Cantering in a Fun Show or any competition ends walk-trot outside of barrels. No penalty for 37. Walk-Trot Dressage, Intro Level – All ages eligibility. knocking down “out bucket”. Failure to (only Walk-Trot exhibitors eligible) pick up the flag from the “out bucket” is 23. Bit, harness and trail in hand lead rope inspection will take place at the stall a disqualification. Missing the flag in on Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. All tags must be removed from bits the “in bucket” is a 10 second penalty. & tack prior to inspection. /Bits will be inspected by the judge on Knocking over a barrel is a 5 second day of show for final decision. Class 153 - Gymkhana penalty per barrel knocked over. 24. Show Day Inspection: Bridle inspection will begin 30 minutes prior 38. Senior Western Cloverleaf Barrels to show time. There are strict rules in the Uniform Rules book for 39. Intermediate Western Cloverleaf Barrels Acceptable Bits and Tack, see pages 18-24. Inspections will be done outside 40. Junior Western Cloverleaf Barrels Walk-Trot Gymkhana Rules: of the arena. Questions will be referred to the judge for final decision. 41. Senior Flag Race Exhibitor not eligible for any canter 25. Horse Measuring Guidelines: 42. Intermediate Flag Race classes. Ten second penalty for breaking A. All 4-H equine members will receive a Huron County 4-H 43. Junior Flag Race 44. Senior Dreamweaver into a canter or lope for 3 or less strides. membership/height card. Advisors from each 4-H club will issue the Disqualification if canter or lope for 45. Intermediate Dreamweaver cards. 46. Junior Dreamweaver more than 3 strides. Must keep forward B. The animal may be measured barefoot or shod (option up to motion or will be disqualified. No one 47. Senior Stakes Race exhibitor, but the animal must be shown as measured; animal may be who breaks into a canter may place 48. Intermediate Stakes Race above a participant who walks and trots measured barefoot and have 5/16" added to the height and be listed 49. Junior Stakes Race the entire course. as shod for showing). 50. Senior Pattern C. A horse is over 58", a pony is 58" or under, and small equine is 38” 51. Intermediate Pole Bending Pattern and under. 52. Junior Pole Bending Pattern Grasshopper Rules: D. Animals may show in a class for animals larger than they are, but 53. Senior Keyhole Senior, Intermediate, and Junior never in classes smaller than they are (this includes animals in 54. Intermediate Keyhole Grasshopper classes. Heights of jumps gymkhana classes). Youth may not show in classes of different 55. Junior Keyhole will be between 12” – 18”. Knocking a 56. Senior Speed & Control animal height in the same show/fair. 57. Intermediate Speed & Control pole off is a 5 second penalty. Going off 26. All exhibitors must use the entry gate to enter and the exit gate to exit. course is a disqualification. Grasshopper 58. Junior Speed & Control This is for every show and every exhibitor. No exceptions, except during does not count toward Gymkhana 59. Senior Grasshopper Championship points. Versatility when the gate is blocked by the equipment trailer. However, 60. Intermediate Grasshopper all Versatility exhibitors must exit the arena before the show begins and 61. Junior Grasshopper after each class. 27. Entering the Arena for Classes with a Pattern: The entire class will enter Class 152 – Walk-Trot Gymkhana the arena and put their “tail to the rail”. The judge will then call 62. Walk-Trot Barrels – All ages* individuals to do their pattern work. There will be a two-minute gate call 63. Walk-Trot Flag Race – All ages* 64. Walk-Trot Stakes Race – All ages for all participants to enter the arena or be disqualified from the class. * * Only Walk-Trot exhibitors eligible 28. Make Up Area: Only exhibitors in the next class may have their horses in the area right outside the entry gate of the arena. Gymkhana Champions Announced (Sr., Int. & Jr.) 29. End of Class Safety: One adult per exhibitor will be allowed to enter the arena after the class has been judged to help hold the horse, if All gymkhana classes, except grasshopper, will needed. count as points for grand and reserve high point 30. Kimberwick bits are not allowed in gymkhana classes. awards. A & B division times will be combined 31. Exhibitor’s birth date should be written in upper left hand corner of every horse together by time to determine points. fair entry card. (Month, Day, Year).

SAFETY & ETHICS TRAINING: 32. Trail, dressage, ranch, & reining classes will be split into Senior and Junior High Point Gymkhana Guidelines: Divisions. Senior is for ages 14-18 & Junior is for ages 8-13 as of January 1. 5 points - first place; 4 points - second place; 3 points - Each new 4-H member with a horse 33. All male horses exhibited at the fair must be gelded. third place; 2 points - fourth place; 1 point - fifth place project must purchase a Horses, Safety, 34. Horses must be at the fair all week to be eligible to show, unless special and You #191R ($6.00) which must be permission is granted by the Senior Fair Board. Tie Breaking Guidelines for Gymkhana High Point Classes: read and signed by each member and a 35. Equine may be worked out in the arenas during posted hours. 1. The highest number of first place finishes, by parent or guardian. Safety certification 36. Only the exhibitor may ride or school their project animal at the fair, except for combined times. also requires all new members and a longeing or a safety correctional situation. The exhibitor must be present. 2. The higher place finish (Second is better than two parent or guardian view two horse safety 37. Uniform Rules, pg. 4, item #4 – The 30 day no trainer rule takes effect 30 fourths; Third is better than a fourth and a fifth, etc.) videos before signing. This must be days prior to the county state fair qualifying (PAS) show for those trying out by combined times. completed before horse activity for State Fair and 30 days prior to the County Fair for all others. 3. The higher place when in the same classes. participation. 38. Others may ride the exhibitor’s project horse in Fun Shows, using the owner’s 4. The lowest total times of events.

discretion. A signed liability waiver is required.

ANYONE entering an arena during the 39. Anyone riding a horse at the fair must wear heeled boots, a helmet, and the horse GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE fair, when horses are present, must have must be bridled. (See Rule #1 on page 6 of the 2021 Uniform Rules book). completed the Safety & Ethics Training Each member may enroll their project horse and up to 40. No barn decorations may be removed until check out time. two back-up horses. Back-up horses are secondary program with the club Organizational 41. Once an exhibitor has competed in performance for state fair that exhibitor may project animals, so the exhibitor must work with the Advisor. Forms are due by July 12 with not enter walk-trot classes in the Huron County Junior Fair. horse and be involved in its care throughout the season. Fair Entry Cards. 42. PARENTAL ACCESS TO JUDGES: No one may talk to the judge or enter the Grievances to switch project animals (not listed as ring during a show. AFTER the show, requests to speak to the judge must go back-up) must be filed in writing by fair entry card MEMBERS NEEDING ASSISTANCE through the show steward or superintendent. IF the judge agrees to take deadline in July, unless circumstance is a hardship. IN THE SHOW RING: questions, the exhibitor must be present and ask the questions. If no animal is available for fair, the exhibitor • Members who need an assistant(s) to 43. State Fair Interest Forms and non-refundable fees (for PAS shows) are due by completes their project by being interviewed by a show, may enter Class 10 (Novice June 1st. superintendent with their completed project and record Walk-Trot Horsemanship/ 44. PAS shows will be held at 9:00 a.m. on June 12, 2021 at the Lorain County book. Exhibitors without an animal to exhibit at the Equitation) or Class 11(Beginner Metroparks Equestrian Center and at 9:00 a.m. on June 26, 2021 at the Erie County fair may still participate in the Horse Skillathon. Walk-Trot Horsemanship/ Fairgrounds. Equitation). 45. Any scratches at the fair must be made by parents/guardians or advisors at In the event that a dispute, conflict, or problem arises • They may also enter one the booth. with an advisor, rule or executive decision, any 4-H showmanship class. 46. Each club must have a representative at every Horse Council meeting in order to youth and/or advisor may appeal the problem to the • Adult, non-4-H member assistants have privileges to vote at the July and August meetings. Horse Council president within 15 days of the incident. are allowed, as needed. 47. One Fun Show is held at the fair each year, hosted by a 4-H horse club. The host The following grievance procedure shall be used: A. The grievance shall be presented in writing to the • club is determined by alphabetical order of club name. Earth Angels is the host All assistants who enter the arena Horse Council President and 4-H Extension Educator. must have completed Safety & club for 2021. It shall include an explanation of the grievance and the Ethics training and submitted the 48. ALL champions will enter the ring, with their horse, for recognition. Exhibitors names, addresses and phone numbers of grievant(s). signed confirmation form. must be properly attired (ex. No tank tops). All grievances must be signed by at least two advisors from the grievant’s own club, legitimizing the grievance. If the grievance is against advisors in the club, it must be signed and legitimized by at least two Horse Council Executive Committee members. B. A formal date for the hearing shall be established by the Extension Office. C. All Horse Council members and the grievant(s) shall be notified of the hearing date. D. The Horse Council shall conduct an unbiased assessment of the problem and determine an equitable solution. All voting will be by secret ballot, one vote per club.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, continued E. Any grievance filed after May 15 requires a $25.00 nonrefundable grievance filing fee. The fee is payable to Huron County Horse Council and is earmarked for the General Fund. F. If the solution is not satisfactory to the grievant(s), they still have the right to appeal it to the state level. A $50.00 protest fee must be paid to appeal a grievance to the state level. Money will be paid to Huron County Horse Council and earmarked in a Protest Fee line item. G. All Equine Project Rule grievances must be filed by June 1.

SMALL EQUINE (38” AND UNDER) SMALL EQUINE CLASS RULES Class 154 - Small Equine (38” & under) • Fair entry cards for classes 65-68 must include the exhibitor’s age and the height 65. Small Equine Trail in Hand (Not eligible for any Small Equine classes will be held after of the horse. other trail class) the Open Pony Show on Monday. • Passengers in hitch classes are optional, for safety. 66. Small Equine Jumper in Hand • Proper helmets are required for all driving classes. (See Rule #1 on page 6 of the 67. Small Equine 2021 Uniform Rules). 68. Small Equine Reinsmanship

• See Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows: pages 31-34 for Trail in Hand, pages 73-74 for Jumper in Hand, pages79-82 for driving classes. • Harnesses for classes 67-68 and leads for classes 65-66 must be inspected Sunday afternoon and prior to entering the show ring. • Driving class bits may include Liverpools, Pelhams and Kimberwicks, as long as approved by the Bit Inspection Committee. (Exception to rules in Uniform Rules book, Acceptable Bits & Tack).

HORSELESS HORSE PROJECT HORSELESS HORSE RULES HORSELESS HORSE • For young members not enrolled in a horse project. #173-Horseless Horse ($6.00) • Learn about many aspects of horses. Class 155 - Other Horse Programs • The project manual is lengthy and designed to provide learning opportunities 69. Horseless Horse Members must purchase the project book (Make sure your age, as of January 1, is listed on the the first year they enroll in the project. over a three year period. The project may be taken over a 3 year • Members must prepare a poster, 22" x 28", about horses, showing something that entry card AND how many years you have been period. Second and third year exhibitors enrolled in the Horseless Horse project) do not need to purchase a new book, but they learned in their project. (Regular poster board only. No foam boards, wood must pay the $6.00 project enrollment boards, displays, etc.) fee. The Equine Record Book is not • An interview schedule will be available at the Junior required. Posters must be turned in at the Junior Fair Office on Sunday, August 15 by 3:00 p.m. Fair Office when posters are turned in on Sunday, August 15. • Judging will be by interview. Interviews will be scheduled on Monday, August 16 in the Auctioneer G. A. Pickworth Judging Pavilion, starting at 9:00 a.m. • Horseless Horse posters will be displayed in the Miscellaneous Building at the fair, after judging. • Posters should be picked up in the Miscellaneous Building on Sunday August 22 between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

EQUINE VERSATILITY EQUINE VERSATILITY RULES VERSATILITY • Members may not pre-enter versatility classes. They must qualify Performance Versatility - Contestants must at the fair by placing in selected classes as indicated in the left Class 155 - Other Horse Programs qualify by placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a hand column. 70. Senior Performance Versatility showmanship and/or horsemanship or • Entry cards must be signed by an advisor and turned in to a Horse 71. Junior Performance Versatility equitation class at the fair. (NOT Western Superintendent at the fair. 72. Senior Gymkhana Versatility Showmanship Not Under Saddle) • Senior and Junior Performance Versatility Classes will be held on 73. Junior Gymkhana Versatility Saturday, August 21 starting at 9:00 a.m. 74. Small Equine Versatility Gymkhana Versatility - Contestants must • Senior and Junior Gymkhana Versatility Classes will be held st nd rd qualify by placing 1 , 2 or 3 in barrels, following Performance Versatility on Saturday, August 21. • Senior and Junior Performance Versatility classes stakes race, pole bending or keyhole at the • Small Equine Versatility Classes will be held following will be English Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, fair. Gymkhana Versatility on Saturday, August 21. Reining (Pattern A, simple lead change allowed), and • Each participant may have 1 handler and 2 helpers. Keyhole. Small Equine Versatility - Contestants must • It is okay to talk to the exhibitors during Versatility, but they • Senior and Junior Gymkhana Versatility classes will qualify by placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in may not be coached during the event. be Gymkhana Pleasure, Reining (Pattern A, state showmanship, trail-in-hand or a driving class • All exhibitors must exit the arena before the show begins and rules followed; flying lead changes required), at the fair. Must have competed in a driving after each class. Keyhole, and Barrels. class in the Junior Fair, current year. • Small Equine Versatility classes will be

NOTE: If a small equine (38” and under) places 1st - 3rd in an Showmanship, Jumper-in-hand, Pleasure Driving, English Showmanship class, the next saddle-type project will qualify and Reinsmanship.

for versatility. All exhibitors must use the entry gate to enter and the exit gate to exit. This is for every show and every exhibitor. No exceptions, except during Versatility when the gate is blocked by the equipment trailer. However, all Versatility exhibitors must exit the arena before the show begins and after each class.

HORSE SKILLATHON HORSE SKILLATHON RULES HORSE SKILLATHON Open to all horse project members. A fair entry card must be filled out for each • Will be split into Senior (ages 16-18), Intermediate (ages 13-15) Class 155 - Other Horse Programs member participating in the Horse and Junior (ages 8-12) Divisions. 75. Senior Horse Skillathon Skillathon. • The top five placings in each division will be recognized (trophy 76. Intermediate Horse Skillathon and ribbons). Premiums will be paid for Horse Skillathon. 77. Junior Horse Skillathon • Possible Skillathon stations may include, but are not limited to: All horse Anatomy, Breeds, Colors, Gaits, Bits, Tack, Shoes, Nutrition, The horse skillathon will project members Plants, and General Horse Knowledge. be held on 2 dates (TBA) are encouraged • Use beginning level project book, #174 - Beginning Horse prior to the fair. to enter the Management, to study for the Horse Skillathon. Horse Skillathon!

MANDATORY 4-H HELMET POLICY

Following is the wording as it is stated in the 2021 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows, #1 on page 6, with regards to the mandatory helmet policy. For further information, please contact: Dr. Kimberly Cole, Extension Equine Specialist at [email protected]. This policy has been adopted by the Huron County Agricultural Society and is in effect at all 4-H & Junior Fair equine activities, including work nights.

“All youth age 19 and under, participating in any 4-H equestrian activity, are required to wear properly fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards with the chin harness securely fastened at all times while riding or driving an equine.

It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian of the youth participant, to make sure that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel and volunteer leaders are not responsible for checking headgear worn for such compliance.

The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel and volunteer leaders make no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, about any protective headgear, and cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear, as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries in equestrian activities.

The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel and volunteer leaders may, at his/her discretion, check a participant’s protective headgear for proper standards. If the youth is found to be wearing unapproved, defective, or improperly fitted headgear, he/she is not permitted to participate in riding or driving activities until proper headgear is acquired.”

Huron County additional helmet rule: Loss of safety headgear from the exhibitor’s head while in the arena for any gymkhana class will result in disqualification.

The Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows, #179R, is available for $6.00 from the Extension Office. Every family and advisor with horse projects should have a copy of the 2021 book.

Important 2021 Horse Dates:

• Each new 4-H member with a horse must complete Safety & Ethics Training and view two horse safety videos before horse activity participation may begin. Forms must be signed and given to an advisor. The signed forms are due at the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. on May 3, 2021. • 4-H Horse Activities Disclosure and Release of Claims will be be signed by every horse member during the online enrollment process.. • Member/Project Self-enrollment Deadline – May 3, 2021 by 4:30 p.m. • Horse Royalty applications due – date TBD • Horse projects must be under the members’ care by May 15, 2021 • Horse Lease forms due – May 17, 2021 by 4:30 p.m. • Club project list and horse photo album due – May 17, 2021 by 4:30 p.m. • State Fair interest forms and fees due – June 1, 2021 by 4:30 p.m. • Fair enrollment/green cards due – July 12, 2021 by 4:30 p.m. • Horse Vaccination form due – July 12, 2021 by 4:30 p.m. • Horse Skillathon – Two dates prior to fair. Dates to be announced.