New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE 4-H HORSE SHOW

July 14, 15, 16, 2017 Deerfield Fairgrounds Deerfield, NH

Main Judge: Cynthia Schwieger, Northwood NH Fitting and Showmanship Judges: Deborah Besemer, Campton NH Cynthia Schwieger, Northwood NH

The 2017 New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show Cover Design Contest Winning Artist: Karrie Cormier

Location Deerfield Fairgrounds, 34 Stage Road (Route 43) Deerfield, NH Supported by a grant from the 4-H Foundation of New Hampshire

of 18 Entry and Form Information Eligibility This show is open to NH 4-H members 12-18 years old on January 1 who have qualified in their county as a delegate or alternate. All must enter by deadline; delegates must include fees, and alternates will pay upon arrival at show if they participate. Alternates may be used as replacements as long as they are on the grounds Friday evening for horse judging and the written quiz with other exhibitors and their horse must be on the grounds prior to their scheduled first class. No post entries will be permitted. Exhibitor must show the same horse and show in the same discipline as in the Qualifying Show. In the event of an illness or injury to the horse, with documentation from a licensed veterinarian, a different horse may be substituted, provided that horse appeared on the youth’s “Intent to Show” form on or before May 1.

Horse sharing will be allowed at the 2017 State 4-H Horse show if a member’s project animal dies or is unsound as verified by a veterinarian. Both sharing members must qualify via the county process and the shared horse must be on the both member’s Intent to Show on or before May 1, 2017.

How to Enter Each exhibitor, alternate, and stable manager must complete entry forms linked below. Entries are due in to the State 4-H Office by June 30, 2017 or immediately after County Show. Please check with your county about how they want you to submit your entries and payment. All checks need to be made payable to UNH Cooperative Extension; most counties collect funds and pay with one county check. You can find your County 4-H contact information here: http://extension.unh.edu/Counties

An exhibitor must have an Intent to Show Form (or online version) completed by May 1 for the horse entered; ESE rules require Intent to Show to be completed by April 1 for ESE eligibility.

4-H State Show participants with documented disabilities will be accommodated as appropriate. Participants requiring accommodations, including those participating in Walk-Trot due to a disability must indicate so on their entry form. Note: Walk Trot riders and certain other modifications may not be eligible for Eastern States Exposition. Please notify Mary Davis, NH 4-H Animal and Agricultural Science Program Coordinator of any accommodations needed no later than June 30 at [email protected] or (603)862-2188

Entry Fee An entry fee of $85.00 for each rider and $10.00 for each stable manager is necessary to help cover rental of the grounds, stalls and other costs. Entry fees are due with entries. Make check or money order payable as directed by your county to the county or UNH Cooperative Extension. No refunds will be granted unless Mary Davis is notified in writing via email at [email protected] at least 48 hours before opening of the show that the member will not participate.

Cancellation Exhibitors unable to attend the New Hampshire 4-H State Horse Show for any reason must contact their county office immediately to allow for timely notification of alternates.

of 18 Awards Ribbons and trophies will be awarded. A stable manager award for high point quiz and judging is awarded. For a complete list of trophies and awards awarded at the New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show click on this website: http://extension.unh.edu/Entry-and-Form-Information/New-Hampshire- State-4-H-Horse-Show-Trophies-and-Awards To break ties: Total of Quiz and Judging. If still tied Fitting and Showmanship Score. If still tied Scores of answers to questions in Judging

Exhibitor Information Exhibitor Requirements All exhibitors must participate in the following:  4-H General Knowledge Quiz (100 points)(see the NH 4-H Horse Project Manual for study materials)  4-H Horse Judging (100 points)  4-H Fitting and Showing (100 points)  4-H Equitation (100 points) o Hunt Seat Division: Hunt Seat Equitation o Western/Stock Seat Division: Western Equitation o Saddle Seat Division: Saddle Seat Equitation o Gymkhana Division: Senior/Junior Horsemanship o Driving Division: Reinsmanship o In Hand Suitability (will be split by height if enough entries)  Classes: Choice Classes in your division (see class list and entry form) (50 points each) . Saddle Seat Road Hack Note: modified classes for those requiring accommodations due to disability are not listed, but will be added as necessary. Contact the State Office via email [email protected] or (603)862-2188 for accommodations.

Horse Show Rules The New England 4-H Horse Show Rules and Guidelines and the New Hampshire Supplement to the New England 4-H Horse Show Rules and Guidelines for specific rules on classes, equipment, etc. . New England 4-H Horse Show Rules and Guidelines . New England 4-H Horse Guidelines for Bits

Assistance Horse may be owned or managed by exhibitor and exhibitor is solely responsible for the horse at this event. Members are expected to care for their animals by themselves or with the help of other competing members. Adults may help load and unload, and help members on arrival 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15. Tack and feed rooms and decorations may be set up with assistance from adults prior to the start of the show. No adult is allowed to assist with the preparation of any horse. With the exception of disability accommodations, members receiving outside assistance in caring for an animal or preparing for a class will be disqualified after one warning from the superintendent. Stable managers may assist a rider by holding their horse while the rider does the work. Exhibitors may assist each other in the holding area before a class, if needed. Page 3 of 18 County Stable Managers/Show Assistant Each county may bring up to ten non-competing 4-H members to serve as County Stable Managers; counties may bring one additional stable manager per 3 competitors over 30. Additional youth may be selected to serve as a show office assistant to perform duties related to show management. Interested youth may contact Mary Davis ([email protected]). Stable managers & show assistants must be current 4-H members enrolled in the horse program. They may assist with all duties except riding, exercising, or preparation for a class. Stable Managers must complete an entry form and send it to their county/or the State 4-H Office. All stable managers must enter Quiz and Judging. Stable managers must be on the grounds for the duration of the event. Stable Manager must pay $10.00 entry fee.

Supervision Each county will appoint one screened 4-H leader to serve as the official county chaperone to coordinate and see that adequate supervision is available at all times for their entire group. Chaperones are responsible for assigning stalls and overseeing sleeping arrangements. Each county may make their own sleeping arrangements and must provide adequate chaperones. Boys and girls must have separate sleeping quarters. The chaperones must also sleep in the designated area with their delegates and must see that the members in the dormitory have chaperones as well. Counties must provide the show management with a list of those in campers and their chaperones, and those in the dorm and their chaperones. All head chaperones are expected to attend a phone conference with show officials prior to the show (Thursday July 6, 7 PM). Counties without chaperones must work make arrangements with another county to take responsibility for their delegate(s).

County chaperones will also be responsible for recruiting volunteers (youth/adults) from their county who will assist with tasks as requested by the show committee such as gate keeper, ring clean up and watering and practice ring monitor. Counties are to complete the County Chaperone Information sheet available from their County Extension Staff and send by entry deadline.

Conduct You agree to abide by the New Hampshire 4-H Code of Conduct.

General Policies Safety The use of Basic Safety Procedures is mandatory for all counties. The following will apply: . No smoking in barns. Smoking only in designated areas away from youth. . Fire lanes will remain clear at all times. . All county delegations will have fire buckets or fire extinguisher readily available. . Equipment will be stored properly. . Horses must not be left unattended with stall doors open. . All 4-H youth exhibitors are required to wear a properly fitted equestrian helmet which carries ASTM/SEI approval with secured chin harness properly fastened at all times when mounted on an equine or in a vehicle being pulled by one or more equines.

Stabling, Tying, and Showing from Trailers Horses must be stabled in barns for the night. Washing may be done outside with horse held.

of 18 Arrival/Departure Gates will open no earlier than 9:00 a.m., Friday, July 14 and horses and campers may arrive after that time. Check with barn superintendent. All horses and exhibitors must be on the grounds by 3:00 p.m. and signed in at the secretary's stand by 4:00 p.m.

Leaving Grounds Policy Exhibitors may not leave the grounds during the show unless permission is granted by the Show Superintendent. Permission will be granted only if the departure is necessary as a result of a medical or other emergency involving the exhibitor or horse. Exhibitors leaving without permission or leaving before release form is signed by the show secretary will forfeit his/her right to go to Eastern States Exposition. HORSES may be released after their last class on Sunday. EXHIBITORS will not be released until the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony on Sunday. Exhibitors will not be excused until they have obtained a release from the county chaperone and their stalls and camping/sleeping areas are clean and all payments are settled. All animals must be off the grounds Sunday afternoon. Those staying in the dorm must check into the dorm on Friday and MUST BE CHECKED OUT OF THE DORM BY NOON SUNDAY. If a dorm resident leaves the area unclean (as determined by the head chaperone at 12 noon) that individual and all others from their county listed as staying in the dorm will lose 10 points off their show score. Counties will be signed out by the superintendent after inspection of their barn and camping area is complete. NOTE: All stalls must be stripped prior to leaving the grounds or the entire county will be subject to a fee of $25 per stall for cleaning.

Health Requirements for Horses All horses must have a current vaccination for rabies given at least 30 days and not more than 1 year prior to the show. Horses stabled outside New Hampshire must conform to entry and health regulations as required by current New Hampshire law. For out of state horses, a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection “health certificate” signed by an accredited veterinarian and a valid negative AGID (Coggins) test conducted within 6 months prior to entry must be presented.

Guidelines for Volunteers, Guests, and Spectators Volunteers, guests, and spectators must follow the conduct guidelines outlined for youth participants. 4- H has a policy of no alcoholic beverages. Adult smoking permitted in personal camping areas only. There will be absolutely no smoking in the barns, dormitories, public spaces or ring area. Anyone not following these policies will be asked to leave the fairgrounds.

EMT EMT will be on the grounds during riding and driving classes.

Dress Code A minimum of shirt that covers the torso, fingertip length shorts, and shoes that completely enclose the foot must be worn at all times by everyone associated with the show activities on the grounds. Tank tops must not be revealing or have less than a one-inch strap. No bathing suits. Sandals are allowed only in non-horse areas (campsites, show office, restrooms)

Facility Information Shavings

of 18 There are also several feed stores in the area with feed and shavings available for purchase. You will be required to strip your stall or pay a stall stripping fee of $25 per stall for the entire delegation (including tack and feed stalls).

Food Food will not be sold on the grounds (exception of ice cream social fundraiser for NH Horse Teams on Saturday evening). Counties should plan their meals accordingly and for those visiting there are local restaurants that deliver.

Lodging, Sleeping and Camping Information Sleeping Arrangements

Exhibitors may sleep in the dorms if they wish and sleeping areas are separated by gender. Each county must provide chaperones in each sleeping area or work out an agreement with another county for chaperoning. Dorm floors may be dirt or asphalt so exhibitors will need to provide appropriate cots or sleeping pads and other necessary bedding. Counties will provide signs that will designate county sleeping areas. Counties may also camp together on the grounds as a county unit. All 4-H members will be chaperoned by their county and quiet hours will be enforced.

Evening Curfew 9:30 p.m. - All exhibitors in dorms/campers/tents 10:30 p.m. - Lights out and electronics off; adults please respect quiet hours.

Camping Camping facilities are available for parents and other adults involved with the show. Due to safety and fire regulations, camping is permitted in designated areas only.

Costs Campers or tents using electrical hook-up (per night): $30 ($60 total for the weekend)* Tents with no hook-up (per night): $15* ($30 for the weekend); if tents use electric hook-up, or plug in at all, the camper fee is charged.

*Please note: ALL CAMPERS ON THE GROUNDS MUST PAY THIS FEE, REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE HOOKING UP OR USING ELECTRICITY. If you are on the grounds with a camper or tent, you must pay this fee. Dormitory: FREE

Selection for Eastern States Exposition For more information on selection for Eastern States Exposition, please visit the website: http://www.thebige.com/competitions/agriculture/4-h/packets/

Horse Education Poster Contest All are eligible to enter the Horse Education Poster Contest. Entry is here and found at the end of this entry. Judging will be done by those attending the show.

of 18 2017 New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show Schedule Friday, July 14, 2017 4:00 All Exhibitors Registered Trail and Obstacle Classes 5:00 Head Chaperone Meeting Class 22 Senior English Trail 5:50 Judging/Quiz Volunteers Report Class 23 Senior Western Trail 6:00 Opening Ceremonies Class 24 Junior English Trail Judging- Ring Class 25 Junior Western Trail Quiz- Location TBA Class 26 Modified Trail if needed Saturday 8:00 Class 27 Senior Precision Driving AM Fitting and Showmanship Class 28 Junior Precision Driving Class 1 Senior English Class 29 Senior In Hand Obstacle Class 2 Senior Western Class 30 Junior In Hand Obstacle Class 3 Senior Gymkhana Class 31 Junior In Hand Trail Class 4 Senior Driving Class 32 Senior In Hand Trail Class 5 Senior In Hand Class 6 Junior English Class 7 Junior Western Command Class 8 Junior Gymkhana Class 33 Senior English Command Class Class 9 Junior Driving Class 34 Senior Western Command Class Class 10 Junior In Hand Class 35 Junior English Command Class Class 36 Junior Western Command Class Class 37 Modified Command Class if needed Equitation Saturday Evening Class 11 Senior Hunt Seat & Saddle Seat Class 38 Barrel Race Class 12 Senior Western Class 39 Keyhole Race Class 13 Senior Reinsmanship Class 40 Pole Bending Class 14 Senior In Hand Suitability Class 41 Flag Race Class 15 Junior Hunt Seat & Saddle Seat Class 42 In Hand Command Class 16 Junior Western Class 43 Command Driving Class 17 Junior Reinsmanship Class 44 Bridle Path Hack Class 18 Junior In Hand Suitability Class 19 Modified Western if needed Class 20 Modified English if needed Class 21 Modified Reinsmanship if Following Evening Classes needed Classes may be split or Ice Cream Social ($2 suggested donation) combined at staff discretion Saddle seat will be split from Barnyard Olympics (all welcome, including youth hunt seat if there are 3 or more and adults Saddle Seat entries

of 18 Sunday 9:00 AM Class 45 Hunter Over Fences –requires Hunter Over Fences Readiness form to enter (see page 12) Class 46 Small Equine In Hand Jumping Pleasure Classes Class 47 Senior English Class 48 Senior Western Class 50 Senior Pleasure Driving Class 51 Junior English Class 52 Junior Western Class 53 Junior Pleasure Driving Class 54 Modified Pleasure if needed Other Classes Class 55 Western All Around Senior Class 56 Senior Hunter Under Saddle Class 57 Western All Around Junior Class 58 Junior Hunter Under Saddle Class 59 Sr. Gymkhana Horsemanship Class 60 Jr. Gymkhana Horsemanship Class 61 Driving Discipline Rail Class 62 In-Hand Pattern Handiness *must do handiness pattern in NE Horse Show Rules Class 63 Handiness Senior English Class 64 Handiness Senior Western Class 65 Handiness Junior English Class 66 Handiness Junior Western Class 67 Handiness Senior Driving Class 68 Handiness Junior Driving Class 69 Modified Handiness if needed Awards Closing Ceremonies

of 18 HORSE SHOW ENTRY New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show July 14, 15, 16, 2017 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Exhibitor: ______Address: ______Email Address: ______Town, Zip ______Phone: ______County: ______Birthdate: ______Age 1/1: ______Circle: Male Female Circle One: Exhibitor Alternate Stable Manager Circle Division: Senior Junior WTC B WTB Horse Name: ______Breed: ______Size: ______Circle: Mare Gelding Horses 18 years or over verified by veterinarian statement or registration papers are eligible for the Senior Horse Award. Please include a copy of verification if you want your horse considered for the award. Coggins test is NOT adequate. Parent/ Guardian Name: ______Telephone: ______Parent/Guardian Email: ______Fitting & Showmanship & Equitation will be assigned based on Division and Discipline; please circle one Hunt Seat Saddle Seat Western Seat Driving In hand Gymkhana You will be assigned a Fitting and Showmanship and Equitation class based on the division and discipline you enter. Please choose three more classes based on your discipline, ability and interests: Riding Division (English and Western)(Circle 3) Pleasure Trail Handiness Western All Around Bridle Path Hack Command Hunter Under Saddle Hunter Over Fences (requires readiness form submitted with entry) Driving Division (Circle 3) Pleasure Driving Precision Driving Command Driving Handiness Driving Discipline Rail In Hand Division (Circle 3; may cross enter driving division – 3 choice classes total) In Hand Jumping In Hand Obstacle In Hand Command In Hand Trail In-hand Pattern (note: Obstacle will not include any jumping; Trail may have a jump. Trail obstacles will be similar to those that might be encountered on a trail) Gymkhana Division (Circle 3) Barrels Pole Bending Flag Race Key Hole -Continue on next page-

of 18 Do you have any special needs that will require assistance with your performance in any phase of this show? ___No ___Yes (please explain below or contact Mary Davis [email protected] or (603)862-2188):

Entry Deadline: June 30, 2017 (or immediately after county show) Send:  New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show Entry Form and Release  Entry Fee: $85 for exhibitors, $10 for Stable Managers  Riders Forms only needed if NOT done in 4hOnline:  Horse Intent to Show Form  NH 4-H Record Lease Form (if applicable)  4-H Activity Youth Permission and Release and Code of Conduct  NH 4-H Activity Youth Medical Care and Treatment Form  Stable Managers Forms only needed if NOT done in 4hOnline:  4-H Activity Youth Permission and Release and Code of Conduct  NH 4-H Activity Youth Medical Care and Treatment Form  Completed ESE form for those eligible  Camping Fees  T-Shirt Order Form  Horse Education Poster Contest (if entering a poster/ attach to back of poster)

Make checks payable to UNH Cooperative Extension Fees: Amount Enclosed: Entry Fee ($85 per rider, $10 per stable manager) ___riders ___Stable Manager ______Camping Fee ($30 per night each camper, $15 per night each tent) ____Camper ____Tent ______T-Shirt Order Form/Fee ($15 per shirt/$30 per sweatshirt) ______

Total Enclosed______

Make checks payable as directed by your county to the County or to UNH Cooperative Extension (NOTE: most counties collect fees and submit one check – please confirm payment information with your county)

All county entries must be sent together to Mary Davis, Program Coordinator 4-H Animal and Agricultural Science Kendall Hall Suite 403 Durham NH 03824

of 18 PERMISSION AND LIABILITY WAIVER MUST BE COMPLETED BY PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

My child, ______, has permission to participate in the State 4-H Horse Show, including staying overnight, at Deerfield Fairgrounds during July 15-17, 2016. It is understood that my child will be supervised by county chaperones. I understand my child may camp with his/her county delegation or stay in the dormitory and that both locations will be supervised by county chaperones.

I wish my child to stay in the: a. Dormitory with the county b. Camping unit with the county

I understand that my child may not change his/her sleeping location without my written consent.

I have read the rules and regulations governing the 4-H State Horse Show and ESE Qualifying Event, and we agree to abide by those rules and give superintendents, UNH Cooperative Extension staff, and volunteers full authority to make judgment and enforce these rules. The above applicant meets the eligibility requirements and is willing to conduct him/herself in an appropriate manner according to the 4-H Code of Conduct.

I agree to treat the facilities and my animal with care and respect. I agree to release and hold harmless, defend and indemnify The University of New Hampshire, UNH Cooperative Extension, 4-H Foundation of NH, Inc., Deerfield Fairgrounds and their trustees, agents, employees, and volunteers from any liability, claim, or demand connected with this event. I bring my animal at my own risk and I am aware of the hazards associated with participation and with the handling of large animals including possible injury or death. I will be responsible for physical or financial damage done by myself or my animals to another person or property.

We have read the rules and regulations governing the State 4-H Horse Show and agree to abide by these rules; and give superintendents and UNH Cooperative Extension staff full authority to make judgment and enforce these rules.

______Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Date

Will you as a parent/guardian be camping on the grounds?

YES NO ______Please circle one and initial

Type of unit & size:______(Slide out units may not encroach on adjacent space or they will be assessed a second fee)

Camping site needed: Camper Fee ($30 per night/$60 weekend): ______

Tent Fee ($15 per night/ $30 weekend): ______(no hook-up)

Total camping enclosed with entry fee______.

of 18 NH State 4-H Horse Show Hunter Over Fences Readiness Form

The NH State 4-H Horse Show requires prospective entries for Hunter Over Fences to provide documentation that they and their mount are prepared for this class. Please have the form below completed at one of the following:  A County Qualifying 4-H Event, after completing the Hunter Over Fences Class (at least 6 fences at 2’3” or higher) with a Blue or Red Danish Ribbon while riding the horse to be entered at the State 4-H Horse Show.

 At any show, horse trials or other competition over fences by completing a course of at least 6 fences at 2’3” or higher while riding the horse to be entered at the State 4-H Horse Show.

 A riding instructor may observe you riding the horse to be entered at the State 4-H Horse Show completing a course of at least 6 fences at 2’3” or higher

Use this portion at a show or other competition:

Name of Show or Event:______

Date of Show or Event: ______

Name of Rider (4-H Member): ______

Name of Horse: ______

I hereby attest that the above named horse and rider combination successfully completed a course of at least 6 fences at 2’3” or higher; if a 4-H Show, a Blue or Red Danish award was received.

Name of Show Official:______Contact phone or email:______

Signature:______Date:______

Use the portion below for verification by a riding instructor:

Date of Observation: ______

Name of Rider (4-H Member): ______Name of Horse: ______

of 18 I hereby attest that the above named horse and rider combination successfully completed a course of at least 6 fences at 2’3” or higher.

Name of Instructor:______Contact phone or email:______

Signature:______Date:______This form is

to be submitted with the 4-H member’s State 4-H Horse Show entry. Late forms will not be accepted.

Shirt Design

STATE SHOW 4-H HORSE SHOW SHIRT ORDER FORM

State Show qualifiers must make an advance order for t-shirts & sweatshirts. Advance orders are guaranteed. A limited number of t-shirts will be available for purchase at the show. No extra sweatshirts will be ordered.

SHIRTS MUST BE ORDERED BY JUNE 30 All shirts will be printed with the design shown above on this form. Shirts will be available at State Show for distribution.

Adult Sizes Only T-Shirt @ $15.00 (t-shirts are orange with navy printing) Hoodie $30 (hoodies are navy with orange printing) ¼ zip sweatshirt $30 (1/4 zips are navy with orange printing) Place number of shirts desired in the column with the appropriate size:

S M L XL XXL

T-Shirt $15 ______t-shirts

Hooded Sweatshirt $30 ______hoodies

1/4 zip sweatshirt $30 ______1/4 zip sweatshirts

# t-shirts ______X $15 = ______

# hoodies ______X $30 = ______

of 18 # ¼ zips ______X $30 = ______

TOTAL DUE: $ ______PLEASE INCLUDE PAYMENT WITH ORDER

CHECKS PAYABLE TO: UNH Cooperative Extension (or as directed by your county)

Name______County______

If you order and pay for a shirt but do not attend the show, your shirt will be given to your county chaperone for delivery to you.

of 18 State 4-H Horse Show Packing list: Counties and delegates must bring all items necessary for care, housing and feeding of county delegates & chaperones. Counties stay together in either dorm (exhibit hall) or camping area. Parents may stay with their own children or camp separately on the grounds if desired.

Individual delegate supplies:  Casual clothing & footwear  Show clothing & footwear  Toiletries and towels  Medication if used (must bring appropriate medical form & check in with county chaperone)  Bedding, pillow, cot or mat (delegates/parents must arrange camping or dorm on form above)  Drinking water and snacks

Supplies for horse  Feed (hay and grain) and bedding  Water buckets  Feed bucket  Halter and lead  Grooming tools  Saddle with fittings, bridle, saddle pad or harness & cart or in-hand showing supplies  Stall hardware for hanging buckets, cross ties, etc.  Fan if used, with extension cord and means to securely fasten fan (must be in good/safe condition. No frayed wires)  Sign for stall door (minimum must have horse name, exhibitor name and contact info, owner name and contact info, feeding instructions, any special needs or vices)

County supplies for barn:  Muck bucket(s) or wheelbarrow(s)  Pitchfork(s), rake(s), broom(s)  Hose (optional)  Horse first aid kit  Human first aid kit  Decorations (optional)  Flashlight

County supplies for county camping/gathering/eating area (most counties prepare and eat meals together. This is arranged by the county chaperones or other designated adult)  Cooking supplies (grill, griddle)  Canopy or tent  Coolers with ice  Tables (picnic tables available on grounds)  Food service items  Lighting  Food  Plenty of drinking water & nutritious snacks Page 15 of 18 NH 4-H Horse Program 2016 Eastern States Exposition “Big E” 4-H Horse Show Preferences For Riders, Drivers, Small Equine, Alternates and Teen Leaders (“stable managers”). All NH 4-H Horse Show participants interested in representing NH at the ESE Horse Show must submit this form with their NH State Horse Show Entry. You must have completed your intent to show by 4/1 to be eligible for ESE This entry is made in accordance with the rules governing this program found here: http://www.thebige.com/p/competitions/4-h/380

Name: ______Date of birth ______/______/ ______4-H age (as of 1/1)______Street Address: ______Town:______State:______Zip: ______Contact email: ______emergency contact phone during show:______Alternate phone number:______Accommodations needed to participate in this event:

Horse’s Name:______date acquired: ______

Select one: OWNED LEASED (date of lease ____) Horse’s date of birth ______

Select one: WESTERN ENGLISH DRIVER SMALL EQUINE ALTERNATE TEEN LEADER (“stable manager”)

Classes: All Entrants will participate in General Knowledge Test, Horse Judging, Fitting and Showmanship and their division appropriate Equitation or Equitation equivalent class. Choose at least 1 or up to 4 Performance Classes in your division; choose only from the classes listed in your division. Driving classes may be split as follows: Small Equine/Horse/Drafts/Other Equine at the show management’s discretion.

English Division: (choose up to 4) ___ Pleasure ___ Trail ___ Command

___ Bridle path hack ___ Hunter under Saddle ___ Hunter over fences Western Division (choose up to 4) ___ Pleasure ___ Trail ___ Command _____ Western All Around ___ Western Handiness (must use posted pattern)

Small Equine In Hand (choose up to 4 – may cross enter driving division) ___ In hand hunter ___ In hand obstacles ___ Command ___ Pleasure Driving ___ Precision driving ___ Driving command Driving division (choose up to 3) ___ Pleasure Driving ___ Precision driving ___ Driving command

For Fitting and Showmanship, you may enter in Western or English Attire and Tack but there is no mixing of attire and tack.

Teen leaders: Do you want to do Fitting and Showmanship with a borrowed horse? YES NO

of 18 2017 NEW ENGLAND 4-H HORSE EDUCATION POSTER CONTEST

Situation: 4-H members and their horses are on display for the public at The New England 4-H Horse Activity at The Big E. Most of those who go through the horse barn and watch the 4-H horse show are not knowledgeable about horses or safety around them. They often put themselves, their children, 4-H members and horses in potentially dangerous situations because of this lack of knowledge.

Purpose: To educate the public about safety procedures around horses and general horse knowledge.

How: A Horse Safety Poster Display in the horse barn.

Who: Any 4-H member is invited to submit annually a new poster for the contest.

When: Posters must be at The Big E by 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday and will be displayed until Saturday evening.

What: The poster may illustrate any aspect of Equine education or general horse safety.

It can be a drawing, a cartoon, a collage, printed instructions, etc.

The poster must be a minimum of 14" x 22" in size, a maximum of 22" x 28" and should be readable at 30'. THIS POSTER SHOULD BE YOUR OWN WORK.

Check with your 4-H Extension office for tips on making posters and/or further information.

Age groups for posters: 5-8yrs, 9-13 yrs and 14 to 19 yrs, and will be judged accordingly.

All posters will become the property of the 4-H Horse Show Committee. Each state is responsible for all ribbons awarded to those not in attendance. This form must be firmly attached to the back of your poster and completely filled out.

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NAME: ______

MAILING ADDRESS: ______

EMAIL ADDRESS: ______

TOWN ______STATE ______ZIP ______TEL # ______

DIVISION: (Check One) K-8 years: ______Junior 9-13 years: ______Senior 14-19 years: ______

of 18 NEW ENGLAND 4-H HORSE POSTER EVALUATION

Name of Exhibitor: ______Age: _____

Poster Title: ______State:____ An excellent poster captures people’s attention and clearly conveys a message. Below you will find an evaluator’s opinion as to how effective your poster is.

Excellent Very Good Good Fair Criteria 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Poster attracts attention and > Overall Impression maintains interest >Neatness Poster is free of smudges, has been assembled with care and writing is neat

Artwork/Design >Use of Color Pleasing color combinations, color use enhances readability and attractiveness >Layout/Design Space is used effectively, layout is easy to follow >Creativity Interesting use of materials, color, and/or design that add to the impact of the poster

Message/Content >Title Easy to read, captures the idea/topic of the poster >Written Material Clear: easy to follow and easy *Does it educate the public to read, accurate and about horse safety? condensed >Spelling, Usage, Grammar Free of spelling mistakes and and Mechanics free of grammatical errors >Graphics/pictures/ Enhance poster’s impact, illustrations/photos message or help viewer understand content

Your point total: ______

Blue Ribbon: 31-40 points Red Ribbon: 21-30 points White Ribbon: 11-20 points

PLEASE ATTACH THIS FORM TO THE BACK OF YOUR POSTER.