RULES, REGULATIONS & RING ETIQUETTE

Rules, Regulations and Ring Etiquette For Kern County 4-H Point Shows

Table of Contents General Rules 3 General Eligibility for Point Shows 4 Show Rules and Regulations 5 Basic Show Etiquette 7 Cruelty or Inhumane Treatment of 7 Loss of Control 8 English Equipment 8 Western Equipment 10 LEGAL 11 ILLEGAL BITS 11 SOME ACCEPTABLE CURB CHAINS 12 ATTIRE 12 SHOWMANSHIP AND 12 ENGLISH 13 WESTERN 13 4-H JUDGING REQUIREMENTS AND CLASS SPECIFICATION 14 HALTER CLASSES 14 SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES 14 ENGLISH 14 14 HANDY HUNTER (English ) 14 JUMPING 15 CROSSBAR 15 HUNTER 15 WORKING HUNTER 15 SCORING 15 Faults 16 Major Faults 16

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WORKING HUNTER PATTERN #3 18 WESTERN EQUITATION 18 18 WESTERN TRAIL 19 TIMED EVENTS 19 21 22 QUADRANGLE STAKE 25 DEFINITIONS 26 SHOW MANAGEMENT 26 KERN COUNTY 4-H HORSE LEADERS 26 WALK/-JOG FIRST YEAR RIDER 26 WALK/TROT- JOG OPEN 26 FIRST YEAR LOPER 27 HANDY HUNTER 28 WESTERN TRAIL COURSE 28 KERN COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOWS YEAR END AWARDS 28 PERPETUAL AWARDS 29 YEAR END HIGH POINT AWARDS 30 POINTS 31 GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF A 4-H SHOW 31 JUDGES 33 ENTRIES 34 GROUNDS/ARENA REQUIREMENTS 36

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General Rules The rules herein and otherwise referenced are provided for the safety, enjoyment, educational and learning experience for the 4-H Horse Project members, their families, friends and guests. It establishes the guideline and expectations for participation and conduct. However, it is impossible to anticipate every scenario and/or event that may occur as a part of participation in this activity. It is therefore the responsibility and given authority of the Horse Leaders Committee Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Registrar or Treasurer (in this order) to make decisions on situations as they arise through the course of the project, that may or may not be specifically addressed within the rules. Judgment on these matters may be made by committee or individually as deemed appropriate by the senior committee member present, as need arises at or away from a horse show or meeting and shall be final.

Only shows recognized and approved by the Kern County 4-H Horse Leaders may count for year end points. (Fairs are excluded as they are NOT related to 4-H)

Participation the Kern County 4-H Horse Project is open to any registered 4-H member of any Kern County 4-H club. No horse is required to participate in the non-rider division. Riders must have their horse registered as a project horse with the Kern County 4-H Horse Leaders in order to participate.

Registered horse project members of 4-H clubs from other counties may participate in horse shows with prior approval of the Kern County 4-H Horse Project Chairman. They must show proof of registration in their respective 4-H Horse Project no later than 14 days PRIOR to the show they choose to participate in.

Only one (1) horse and one (1) rider combination will be allowed to collect year end points in the following divisions: Jumping Division, English Division (English Equitation, English Pleasure, Handy Hunter, English Showmanship) and Western Division (Western Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Trail and Showmanship). An alternate horse or horses may be used in Pattern and Speed classes. If an alternate or backup horse is used, only the horse/rider combination earning the most points will receive year end awards within the Jumping, English and Western Divisions. Points earned must stay with the horse/rider combination while earning these points and cannot be transferred to another horse/rider combination.

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st The project year is one calendar year and shall start on January 1 ​ and end on st ​ December 31 .​ Year end awards shall be presented in October, November or ​ December at a date to be selected by the awards committee.

General Eligibility for Point Shows Each member must show their own project horse, pony or mini-horse. Returning members must have registered his or her owned or leased project animal with the Horse Leaders Registrar on or before the County Horse Leaders meeting in January of the project year. Members who do not turn in their completed horse ​ ​ registration papers by the January deadline will be ineligible to show their horses in the project shows. Late registration will only be accepted if there have been PRIOR arrangements made with the Project Chairman and Registrar and the Horse Leaders are in agreement. Members may add an alternate point horse or horses at any time, but the add-on horse or horses must be registered with the Horse Leaders Registrar not less than 14 days prior to the show. Returning members who fail to have completed registration forms turned in to the Registrar by the ​ ​ deadline will not be allowed to show or participate in the next horse show. New members in their first year of 4-H, will be allowed to register their project horse up to one week before the first point show in which they participate with the approval of the 4-H Horse Leaders. New registering Horse Members have until that member’s first 4-H show to turn information into the Registrar and Show Secretary. However, if any information is missing or incorrect, that Rider will not be allowed to participate in the show that day. A horse ay be registered to more than one (1) immediate family member per each class. Points will accumulate for each horse and rider team separately. The classes entered/exhibited by the shared horse shall not exceed 14 classes per show. If a horse exhibits overexertion or excessive lameness, the 4-H Horse Leader or Judge reserves the right to scratch the horse from any or all pending classes.

The County Horse Registration papers will be kept on file for one year.

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Completed forms consist of the following and can be found online at http://cekern.ucdavis.edu/Youth_Development/ 1. Kern County Horse Registration Form (#2J-101 – two sided) 2. COPY of Breed Registration in the participant’s name or Bill of Sale and signed transfer report for registered breed horse. For Leased horses: signed Lease Agreement (#2J-102). For Family owned (longer than three years) horses, signed statement of ownership or Bill of Sale. 3. Kern County 4-H Horse Show Contract (#2J-103) 4. Medical Treatment Consent Form (4H 1109) 5. Member Code of Conduct 6. Parent Code of Conduct

These forms MUST be on file with the Horse Leaders at their January meeting. Although recent 4-H registration allows for several of these forms to be signed and on file with the County electronically, paper copies are required to be on hand at the horse shows, especially as applied to the Treatment Consent Form, and Codes of Conduct. Registering members MUST provide completed paper copies of these forms with their registration packet to be considered complete. NO 4-H MEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE I A HORSE SHOW WITHOUT THESE FORMS ON FILE WITH THE REGISTRAR – There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule! ​ ​ Previously stated new member and renewing member registration deadlines do apply.

Show Rules and Regulations NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS OF ANY 4-H HORSE SHOW!! In order to ensure a safe environment for 4-H members, participants and visitors, no dogs shall be allowed at any Kern County 4-H Horse Project event. This includes dogs in trailers or motor vehicles. The only exception are service dogs and arena owner’s personal dogs. Participating members are therefore responsible to ensure that their respective family members, friend, guests, trainers, etc. DO NOT BRING dogs (other than certified service dogs) to any Kern County 4-H Horse Project event. At the discretion of the show management and

5 the Horse Leaders, a show will be stopped until a violation of the rule is remedied - the dog is to be removed from the show grounds. A violation of this rule can and may be considered a violation of the Code of Conduct rule at the discretion of show management and Project Chairperson. Penalty may be expulsion from the program. California Department of Food and Agriculture Equine Medication Monitoring Program Guidelines regarding Drugs with alter the appearance or way of going of the animal will apply. The administration of a single nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug in accordance with the recommendations on the manufacturer’s label shall be considered acceptable. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs are phenylbutazone (“Bute”), flunixin (“Banamine”), naproxen, meclofenamic acid (“Arquel”) and ketoprofen (“Ketofen”). However, the administration of two or more nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory substances within 72 hours prior to show date constitutes the administration of prohibited substance and requires withdrawal from competition. Artificial ornaments (i.e. fake tails) are acceptable. Unsportsmanlike conduct by exhibitors or other persons in attendance is not acceptable. Such behavior will jeopardize the exhibitor’s eligibility to participate in future shows, as deemed appropriate by the Kern County 4-H Horse Project Chairman/Leaders. No one except the Show Manager (i.e. parents, family members, trainers) shall approach the judge to discuss anything regarding the show until after all the judged events are finished, and only with the judge’s permission. Violations will result in a loss of points for the rider for the day. When asked to enter the arena, you must do so in a timely manner, or you will be disqualified. All protests must be submitted in writing to the 4-H Horse Leaders accompanied by a $25.00 non-refundable deposit, cash only, within forty-eight (48) hours after ​ the event. ​

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AQHA rules will prevail over all the rules, except as stated in 4-H rules and except at events where US Equestrian Federation at www.usef.org rules prevail (i.e. Kern ​ ​ County Fair and 4-H Classic). A novice open class can be eliminated or cancelled if only one (1) rider is entered at the show. Entry fees will be reimbursed. Rail classes with sixteen (16) or more entries will be split. ​ ​ Basic Show Etiquette ● Enter arena in a timely manner ● Keep area around gate clear ● Always pass another horse on the inside of arena ● Always keep at least one horse length between your horse and another horse ● If your horse is out of control, move to the center of the arena ● Be aware of other riders and their locations, especially when padding ● Show courtesy to fellow riders (Code of Conduct) ● Everyone present at the show should be aware and respectful of riders in classes ● Anyone making a disturbance outside the arena will be asked to leave the show (Code of Conduct) ● If your horse kicks or has ever kicked at another horse or person, a red ribbon must be placed on the horse’s tail. If the horse continues to exhibit this behavior the Horse Leaders/Judges reserve the right to excuse the horse from any classes and any or all future shows.

Cruelty or Inhumane Treatment of Horses Spurring, striking or beating in any manner whatsoever, forward of the cinch, will result in the immediate disqualification of the rider. Also, excessive spurring or jerking of the , excessive use of bats and , unsafe, or inhumane use of equipment or cruelty of any kind may result in disqualification of the rider. This is to be determined by Show Management, 4-H Leader(s) or Judge.

Loss of Control Any one of the following will be considered loss of control and will result in disqualification according to the opinion of Show Management:

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1. Failure to show full control 2. Horse is unruly and jeopardizes the safety of the rider or other riders 3. Falling off horse while riding a course or in the show arena for ANY reason 4. Failure to begin the course within one (1) minute after entering the arena or being unable to leave the arena within one (1) minute after finishing the course. Also, failure to enter the arena within one (1) minute after being called 5. A horse known as a kicker should be so designated by a red ribbon attached to the top of its tail. The Show Management may ask rider to place a red ribbon on the tail and, if the rider chooses not to do so, they will be dismissed from the show and their points accumulated at that show will be forfeited.

English Equipment In all English classes, an English snaffle (no shank), kimberwick, with French cavesson only (no dropped nose bands), and pelhams are permissible. Pelhams must be ridden with two reins. In reference to mouthpieces, nothing may protrude below the mouthpiece (bar). Solid and broken mouthpieces may have a port no higher than 1 ½ inches. On broken mouthpieces only, connecting rings of 1 ¼ inches or less in diameter or connecting flat bar of 3/8 inch to ¾ inch (measured top to bottom) with a maximum length of two inches and which lie flat in the horse’s mouth are acceptable. All mouthpieces must not be less than 3/8 inch in diameter with snaffles to be measured 1 inch from the cheek ring. Only smooth round mouthpieces and straight bar of solid mouth pieces with a maximum of 1 ½ inch high ports are allowed. If a is used, that chain must be at least ½ inch in width and flat against the jaw of the horse. Martingales and whips are prohibited. Riding crops and standing martingales may be used only in classes that have jumps and must be used in a humane manner. The Judge will determine if the is being used inhumanely.

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APPROVED ENGLISH BITS

Double Single Slow Twist Twisted Wire Twisted Wire

English Correction with * Bit Connecting Flat Bar

*English Hackamore acceptable upon approval of Show Management. ​ Prohibited English Bits

Excessive Port Triangular Mouth

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Western Equipment Entries shall be shown with a stock . Silver equipment will not count over a good working outfit. Any good Western type bit or Western hackamore () can be used. A hackamore or snaffle bit horse is one that is not more than five (5) years old. An acceptable snaffle bit is defined as a center jointed single, rounded unwrapped smoot mouthpiece of 3/8 inch to ¾ inch diameter metal as measured from ring to 1 inch in from the ring with a gradual decrease to the center of the snaffle. The rings may be from 2 inches to 4 inches outside diameter of the loose type, eggbutt, dee, or center-mounted without cheeks. If a curb strap is used it must be attached below the reins. P. Hackamore includes a bosal rounded in shape constructed of braided rawhide or leather and must have a flexible nonmetallic core attached to a suitable headstall. (No “Mechanical ” are allowed). Attached reins may be hair, rope or leather. No other material of any kind is to be used in conjunction with a basal (i.e. steel, metal or chains; exception: smooth plastic electrical tape is acceptable). Two hands may be used. There shall be no discrimination against any standard Western bit. A standard Western bit is defined as having a shank with a maximum length overall of 8 ½ inches. The mouthpiece will consist of a metal bar 3/8 inch to ¾ inch in diameter as measured one inch in from the shank. The bar may be inlaid but must be smooth or latex wrapped (i.e. copper wire wrapping around the bars must be covered with latex wrap). Nothing may protrude below the mouthpiece (bar) suck as extensions, prongs, rivets designed to intimidate the horse. Rollers attached to the center of the bit are acceptable and may extend below the bar. Jointed mouthpieces are acceptable and may consist of two or three pieces and may have one or two joints. A three-piece mouthpiece may include a connecting ring of 1 ¼ inch or less in diameter or a connecting flat bar of not less than 3/8 inches to not more than ¾ inches (measured top to bottom with a maximum length of 2 inches), which lies flat in the mouth, or a roller port as described herein.

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LEGAL BIT

The port must be no higher than 3 ½ inches maximum with roller(s) and covers acceptable. Jointed mouthpieces, half-breeds and spade bits are standard. Any bit with a shank is considered a bit and not a snaffle and must be ridden with one (1) hand.

ILLEGAL BITS

Donut Bit Prong Bit

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Rigid donut mouthpieces and flat mouthpieces are prohibited. (See above diagram) Slip or gag bits, twisted or twisted wire mouthpieces, martingale and tie downs are prohibited except in special events. Dropped Nose bands are prohibited. Roping bits with both reins connected to a single at center of crossbar shall not be used. Reins must be attached to each shank. No wire or rawhide device may be used in conjunction with a leather chin strap, except for a half-inch flat ; minimum two inches long with leather straps at each end. ​ ​ SOME ACCEPTABLE CURB CHAINS

ATTIRE SHOWMANSHIP AND HALTER 1. Dark blue, dark black, white or dark green jeans. No “bling” jeans (i.e. Miss Me, La Idol, Chic) 2. White long-sleeved shirt, short sleeved shirts are okay. NO capped or sleeveless shirts allowed. Shirts must have collars. 3. Boots 4. Belt

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5. Green 4-H tie or 4-H scarf 6. 4-H hat or SEI/ASTM approved helmet

ENGLISH 1. Breeches or 2. White long-sleeved shirt, short sleeved shirts are okay. NO capped or sleeveless shirts allowed. Shirts must have collars. 3. Appropriate boots and/or paddock boots with half- 4. Belt (Optional: If breeches have belt loops, wear a belt) 5. Green 4-H tie or 4-H scarf 6. English of unrowlled type that are blunt, round or that include a smooth rolling rubber ball and no longer than 1 inch. Rowlled spurs are unacceptable. AQHA rules and regulations. 7. Protective headgear (helmet) with SEI/ASTM approved harness in place is required and must be work while mounted anywhere on the show grounds. NO ​ exceptions! Chin strap must be snapped or buckled. ​

WESTERN 1. Dark blue, dark black, white or dark green jeans. No “bling” jeans (i.e. Miss Me, La Idol, Chic) 2. White long-sleeved shirt, short sleeved shirts are okay. NO capped or sleeveless shirts allowed. Shirts must have collars. 3. Boots 4. Belt 5. Green 4-H tie or 4-H scarf

6. Protective headgear (helmet) with SEI/ASTM approved harness in place is ​ ​ required and must be work while mounted anywhere on the show grounds. NO ​ exceptions! Chin strap must be snapped or buckled. ​

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Note: Dress allowances will be given to new members participating at their first show only. No English coats are permitted.

4-H JUDGING REQUIREMENTS AND CLASS SPECIFICATION HALTER CLASSES Refer to AQHA Rulebook.

SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES ● 40% Appearance of animal (condition and thriftiness, grooming and cleanliness**) ● 10% Appearance of exhibitor (grooming) ● 50% Showing the animal in the ring (showmanship – moving or leading, posing, showing the best advantage, alertness, attitude and poise). ** Cleanliness allowances will be made for those horses competing in morning classes. ENGLISH EQUITATION This is a RAIL Class. The rider is judge on seat, hands, legs and ability to control and show horse, as well as suitability of horse to rider. Individual work may be requested. Horses of specific breed shall not be penalized for showing at their Breed Standard (e.g. style of gait and position of rider). ENGLISH PLEASURE Horses are to show at a walk, trot and canter in both directions of the ring. The Judge may ask for additional gaits. Horse and rider are to judges on performance and soundness. Entries shall be penalized for being on the wrong and emphasis shall be placed on the walk. Horses of specific breed shall not be penalized for showing at their Breed Standard (e.g. style of gait and position of rider). HANDY HUNTER (English Trail) This class is set up and run similar to the Western Trail class, using the same type obstacles. There are to be Six (6) to Eight (8) obstacle with the Gate, Bridge and One (1) Crossbar Jump being mandatory with a maximum height of 12 inches at center. Except for Walk/Trot Classes – No jumps, utilizes ground poles only. If a Trail Judge is being used, he/she will judge this class.

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JUMPING A parent’s signature on the Show Registration Form signifies, as well as approves, that your child is qualified to participate in a jumping class. CROSSBAR This class is to be performed the same as the Hunter Hack class, but instead of a straight bar jump there are to be two bar jumps per jump that are crossed in the middle with height at the high end of the bars no more than 2 feet 6 inches. The Crossbar is a beginning jumping class. The crossbar horse/rider combination ​ ​ CANNOT enter any straight bar jumping class as long as they are to remain in the crossbar division. The one exception is Western Trail. HUNTER HACK Horse are to show at a walk, trot and cantor in both directions of the ring. Jump two fences no higher that 2 feet 6 inches and gallop one direction of the ring. The Judge may request additional work. Jumps to be placed at least thirty-six (36) feet and no more than eighty-four (84) feet apart, at twelve (12) foot increments. All jumps in this class are to be a straight bar. WORKING HUNTER (Equitation over Fences) ​ A minimum of Six (6) fences are to be used and horses are to make a minimum of Eight (8) jumps in one direction change. Fences should be placed 48 feet, 60 feet, 72 feet or 84 feet apart, except combination. Minimum height is two (2) feet and the maximum height is two feet, six inches. Show Management will choose from three different patterns. Patterns will be posted on the day of the show. Due to the time and effort it takes to set-up and tear down this course, this class MUST be pre-registered prior to the show. If a rider withdraws from this class after it has been set up, class fee will be forfeited. **Show Management is encouraged to adjust the distance between the jumps to suit the size of the arena so as to give the rider and the horse room to work the pattern and be safe. SCORING Horse and rider are to be judged on performance and manners with the horses showing free flowing strides and jumping from these strides without interrupting rhythm. Horses should jump square to the jump and not on an angle. Horse and rider are to be judged on form and way of going. At the end of the class all horses

15 shall be dismounted, led into the ring and jogged past the judge for soundness. Not re-entering the arena immediately when called could result in disqualification.

Faults – ​ 1. Light touches (ticks) are not to be considered major but may be scored in cases where elimination is difficult to determine. 2. Horse and rider shall be penalized for unsafe jumping and bad form over fences whether touched or untouched. 3. Any knockdowns shall not necessarily eliminate a horse from placing but should be scored against the participant in a comparative manner.

Major Faults: ​ 1. Three (3) refusals (after the third refusal the rider will be allowed to take one fence only to school the horse, if it can be done in a safe and timely manner. Judges discretion will be used. 2. Bolting from the ring. 3. Failure to keep the proper course. 4. Rider using crop inhumanely at judge’s discretion (behind cinch only, no shoulder or anywhere in front of cinch). 5. Horse/rider falling during competition (a horse is considered to have fallen when shoulder and hip on the same side touch the ground).

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WORKING HUNTER PATTERN #1

WORKING HUNTER PATTERN #2

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WORKING HUNTER PATTERN #3

WESTERN EQUITATION (Pattern and Rail) ​ This is a RAIL class. Riders will be judges on seat, hands, legs and ability to control and show horse, as well as suitability of horse to rider. Individual work may be requested. Horses of a specific breed shall not be penalized for showing at their Breed Standard (e.g. style of gait and position of rider). WESTERN PLEASURE Horses are to be shown at a walk, jog and lope in both directions of the ring. Rider will be judged on reasonable loose rein without undue restraint. Emphasis shall be placed on the walk. Horse and rider are to be judged on performance and soundness. Horses of a specific breed shall not be penalized for showing at their ​ Breed Standard (e.g. style of gait and position of rider). Western Equitation and Western Horsemanship will be a combined class but will be judged separately.

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WESTERN TRAIL Trail horses must work over and through obstacles and must include a walk, jog and lope (Except for Walk/Jog Classes – No jumps, utilizing ground poles only). ​ ​ Horse and rider will be judged on negotiating the obstacles cleanly, smoothly and alertly with style in prompt response to cues. Without losing control a rider should open a gate, pass through it and close it. The gate handle should not be less than forty-eight (48) inches from the ground. While horse is in motions, the rider’s hand shall be clear of the horse to avoid cueing. Horses are to be penalized for unnecessary delay while approaching an obstacle, as well as excessive time being taken. There are Six (6) to Eight (8) obstacles per trail course, with the Gate, Back Through and Bridge being mandatory.

TIMED EVENTS ● All three gaited will compete together (first year loper, 13 & under, 14 & over) ● All two gaited will compete together (first year rider and walk/trot open).

Cloverleaf Barrel Racing, Speed Barrels, Washington Pole Bending, Birangle and Quadrangle are timed events. Rider’s time will begin when the horse’s nose crossed the start line and will continue until the course has been completed and the horse’s nose crossed the finish line or finish flag is dropped.

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Two (2) stopwatches should be used with the average UME of the watches used to be the official time of the rider. Where three (3) stop watches are used the “middle” time shall be the official time. Also, the second watch serves as back up. Timing lights may be used if available. In the event of a tie, a run-off may be held, or the tie may be broken by the flip of a coin. If the tie is for first place or the fastest time, then a run-off MUST be held to break the tie. ​ ​ All times must be recorded, even in the case of disqualification. PENALTY – In the event of knockdown, there will be a five (5) second penalty for each knockdown that occurs. 1. The course diagrams that are show are intended to depict the proper course and turning directions around obstacles. A rider will be considered on course as long as they pass the obstacle in the correct direction and in the correct order and pass through the start-finish line markers. 2. Rider must wear an equine helmet (Western or English hard hat) that is SEI/ASTM approved with chin strap in place and proper attire. 3. Arena gate must be closed immediately after rider enters the arena and kept closed until the course is completed and the horse is at a walk. 4. Knocking down obstacles, including the start-finish line markers shall result in five (5) second penalty for each obstacle down (barrel, pole). Touching an obstacle with the rider’s hand and/or the horse touching an obstacle that does not fall shall not result in a penalty. An obstacle that has been knocked to the ground and then bounces back to an upright position will be considered a knocked down obstacle resulting in a penalty. 5. The loss or breakage of equipment or tack while negotiating the course that prevents the completion of the course in a reasonable period of time, or in a safe manner shall be reason for disqualification. A rider cannot change any equipment or tack after he/she enters the arena and the gate is closed. 6. Riders are permitted the use of whips, crops, and western spurs if used sparingly. 7. Disqualification will result from any of the following: spurring, striking, beating in any manner forward of the cinch. Excessive use of bats and whips or jerking of

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Cloverleaf Barrel Racing course layout:

COURSE PATTERN: Go through the timing line, go to either barrel; #1 first, making a right turn and then to barrels #2 and #3, making left turns; or to barrel #2 first, making a left turn and then to barrels #1 and #3, making right turns; then return through the start/finish line.

1 Right Turn and 2 Left Turns 1 Left Turn and 2 Right Turns Speed Barrel Racing course layout:

POLE BENDING The Pole Bending event is to run around Six (6) poles. Each pole is to be place twenty-one (21) feet apart and the first pole is to be twenty-one (21) feet from

22 the start/finish line. The start/finish markers should be twenty (20) feet out from the center on both sides. The pattern may start either to the right or to the left of the first pole and then run the pattern accordingly, finishing the patter on the opposite side than the one you began on. (See Pattern). Riders will be off course if they aren’t able to pass through the poles in the correct order. A rider may go back and correct their course when they have missed one (1) pole and not crossed through a second or third pole. A rider will be disqualified if they cross the start/finish line while making an end turn around on the pole nearest the start/finish line. The rider must pass through (between) the start/finish markers. The same care should be given to allow the minimum distances between the arena fences and the end pole, as well as the starting and finishing area, as marked in the pattern. No rider will be allowed to make practice runs on the course, not will reruns be permitted except when the timers malfunction.

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COURSE LAYOUT

COURSE PATTERN: Go through the starting line; go along either side of the poles to the last pole, turn around the last pole, pass successive poles on alternating sides, turn around the first pole, continue to pass successive poles alternating sides, turn around the last pole and go along the side of the poles through the timing line. A knocked down pole does not change the pattern of this course.

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QUADRANGLE STAKE

Left turns first Right turns first

COURSE PATTERN: Start from either end, go through the timing line, turn the first pole from the inside, turn the second pole in the same direction, cross the timing line and turn the third pole from the inside in the opposite directions as the third pole. Pass back through the timing line.

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DEFINITIONS SHOW MANAGEMENT: ​ The club sponsoring the show AND the Kern County 4-H Horse Leaders. KERN COUNTY 4-H HORSE LEADERS: ​ The Kern County 4-H Horse Leaders include all active leaders who participate in the monthly Horse Leaders meetings (which are open to all parent and club members). The Kern County 4-H Horse Leaders operate under the same governing By-Laws as the Kern County 4-H Leader Council.

WALK/TROT-JOG FIRST YEAR RIDER: ​ Division is limited to riders in their first 4-H show season of their lifetime. Riders must have never shown three-gaited classes at ANY show OR event and must ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ maintain walk-trot/jog gaits during the entire show (including practice arenas). Any First Year Rider who is observed loping or cantering at ANY show OR event, including warm-up area, will be subject to forfeiting their year-end points up to the time of the offense and will be required to immediately move up in division. ​ However, Riders may lope/canter at their home when there is NO SHOW or EVENT taking place. Walk-Trot/Jog First Year riders may not ride in the open classes. Exhibitors showing in Walk-Trot/Jog First Year riders are only eligible for the following classes : Halter classes and all Walk-Trot/Jog first year riders designated classes.

WALK/TROT- JOG OPEN Riders must have never shown three-gaited classes at ANY show OR event and ​ ​ must maintain walk-trot/jog gaits during the entire show (including practice ​ arenas). Any Walk-Trot/Jog Open Rider who is observed loping or cantering at ​ ANY show OR event, including the warm-up area, will be subject to forfeiting their year end points up to the time of the offense and will be required to immediately move up in division.

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However, Riders may lope/canter at their home stables when there is NO SHOW or EVENT taking place. Walk-Trot/Jog First Year riders may not ride in the open classes. Exhibitors showing in Walk-Trot/Jog First Year riders are only eligible for the following classes: Halter classes and all Walk-Trot/Jog open riders designated classes.

Walk-Trot/Jog riders must continue to ride in the two-gaited classes until the rider advances into a three-gaited class. The rider may only advance at the very beginning of the following show. Once a rider has ridden in a three-gated class they cannot return to a two-gaited class. There will be a hi-point award given at the end of the year. Hi-point awards recipients are eligible to receive this award only once in his/her lifetime and further cannot place in any other two gaited or walk/jog open class or division, end of year awards. FIRST YEAR LOPER Rider who has the ability to lope, but has never participated in any show or events at a lope.

REQUIRED CLASSES FOR ALL KERN COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOWS

st Age = Member’s age on January 1 ​ of the current year will be used. ​ All classes on this list will be offered – daylight permitting SEE KERN COUNTY 4-H CLASS LIST

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1. Cross Bar 2 Gaited or 3 Gaited OPEN

2. Hunter Hack 3 Gaited OPEN

3. Equitation over fences (max height 2’6” ) 3 Gaited OPEN

4. Halter mini/pony Open

5. Halter Mares Open

6. Halter Gelding Open

7. Western Showmanship Mini/pony pattern

st 8. Western Showmanship Walk/jog 1 ​ year pattern ​ 9. Western Showmanship Walk/jog OPEN pattern

st 10. Western Showmanship 1 ​ year loper pattern ​ 11. Western Showmanship Jr Rider pattern

12. Western Showmanship Sr Rider pattern

13. English Showmanship Mini/pony pattern

st 14. English Showmanship Walk/trot 1 ​ year pattern ​ 15. English Showmanship Walk/trot OPEN pattern

st 16. English Showmanship 1 ​ year loper pattern ​ 17. English Showmanship Jr Rider pattern

18. English Showmanship Sr Rider pattern

st 19. English Equitation Walk/trot 1 ​ year pattern ​ 20. English Equitation Walk/trot OPEN pattern

st 21. English Equitation 1 ​ year loper pattern ​ 22. English Equitation Jr Rider pattern

23. English Equitation Sr Rider pattern

st 24. English Pleasure Walk/trot 1 ​ year ​ 25. English Pleasure Walk/trot OPEN

st 26. English Pleasure 1 ​ year loper ​ 27. English pleasure Jr Rider

28. English Pleasure Sr Rider

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st 29. Handy Hunter Walk/trot 1 ​ year trail pattern ​ 30. Handy Hunter Walk/trot OPEN trail pattern

st 31. Handy Hunter 1 ​ year loper trail pattern ​ 32. Handy Hunter Jr Rider trail pattern

33. Handy Hunter Sr Rider trail pattern

34. Trail Mini/pony pattern

st 35. Trail Walk/ jog 1 ​ year pattern ​ 36. Trail Walk /jog OPEN pattern

st 37. Trail 1 ​ year loper pattern ​ 38. Trail Jr Rider pattern

39. Trail Sr Rider pattern

st 40. Western horsemanship/Eq Walk/jog 1 ​ yr Pattern ​ 41. Western horsemanship/Eq Walk/jog OPEN Pattern

st 42. Western horsemanship/Eq 1 ​ year loper pattern ​ 43. Western Horsemanship/Eq Jr Rider pattern

44. Western Horsemanship/Eq Sr Rider pattern

st 45. Western Pleasure Walk/jog 1 ​ year ​ 46. Western Pleasure Walk /Jog open

st 47. Western Pleasure 1 ​ year loper ​ 48. Western Pleasure Jr Rider

49. Western Pleasure Sr Rider

50. Non Blue of the day Walk/trot

51. Non Blue of the day Loper

st 52. Pole Bending Walk/jog 1 ​ year ​ 53. Pole Bending Walk/jog open

st 54. Pole Bending 1 ​ year loper ​ 55. Pole Bending Jr Rider

56. Pole Bending Sr Rider

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st 57. Barrels Walk/jog 1 ​ year ​ 58. Barrels Walk Jog open

st 59. Barrels 1 ​ year loper ​ 60. Barrels Jr Rider

61. Barrels Sr Rider

st 62. Quad Rangle Stake Walk/jog 1 ​ year ​ 63. Quad Rangle Stake Walk/jog open

st 64. Quad Rangle Stake 1 ​ year Loper ​ 65. Quad Rangle Stake Jr Rider

66. Quad Rangle Stake Sr Rider

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HANDY HUNTER TRAIL COURSE The Handy Hunter Trail Course runs concurrently with the English Equitation and English Pleasure Classes. A time limit for the completion of the class, either in duration or a set/specific time shall be established at each show. It is the participant’s responsibility to complete his or her trail course within the established time. A rider on course at the completion time will be allowed to complete the course without penalty. Any rider “in-line” to perform the course, may be disallowed from riding the course, without return of the class fees. WESTERN TRAIL COURSE The Western Trail Course runs concurrently with the Western Equitation and Western Pleasure classes. A time limit for the completion of the class either in duration or a set/specific time shall be established at each show. It is the participant’s responsibility to complete his or her trail course within the established time. A rider on course at the completion time will be allowed to complete the course without penalty. Any rider “in-line” to perform the course, may be disallowed from riding the course, without return of the class fees. **No Entry Fee Charged for Class 40, Daniel Rudnick, Inc. Non-blue of the day.

KERN COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOWS YEAR END AWARDS The awards, to be presented at the Kern County 4-H Horse Awards Night, are to be given to the horse and rider accumulating the most points in each category during that year except where noted. To be eligible for Year End awards, members must exhibit at a minimum of three (3) Kern County 4-H horse shows, attend 80% of community, 80% of horse project meetings and complete a record book. Members will be required to turn in their record books to the 4-H Horse Leaders before they will be allowed to exhibit at the Kern County Fair, and for Horse Leaders approval for year-end award points. As record books span two 4-H physical years, the book shall be complete through the prior year and current in the active year. Points from all point shows will be ​ used to determine the year-end awards. Upon moving up to higher divisions, points previously earned in that lower division will be eliminated.

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The year-end award points are distributed according to the Required Classes List

PERPETUAL AWARDS

English Equitation All Around English Jumper – (Includes Working Hunter and Hunter Hack) Crossbar Western Equitation All Around Speed Champion – (Includes Cloverleaf Barrels and Washington Poles) Grand Champion Halter Mare Grand Champion Halter Gelding Clark Sample Leadership Award Best Sportsman Most Improved Rider

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YEAR END HIGH POINT AWARDS All Around English Horse & Rider Walk/Trot First Year Rider All Around English Horse & Rider Walk/Trot Open All Around English Horse & Rider First Year Loper All Around English Horse & Rider 13 & Under (Jr) All Around English Horse & Rider 14 & Over (Sr) Includes classes in English Equitation, English Pleasure, Handy Hunter and English Showmanship.

All Around Western Horse & Rider Walk/Trot First Year Rider All Around Western Horse & Rider Walk/Trot Open All Around Western Horse & Rider First Year Loper All Around Western Horse & Rider 13 & Under (Jr) All Around Western Horse & Rider 14 & Over (Sr) Include classes in Western Equitation, Western Pleasure, Trail and Showmanship. The Clark Sample Outstanding Leader Award is determined by a vote of the Horse Leaders. This award cannot be awarded to the same leader two years in a row. SPECIAL AWARDS are to be awarded to the BEST SPORTSMAN and to the MOST IMPROVED RIDER per show year. Special awards nominees are to be submitted to each Horse Leader by their individual clubs, and brought to that club’s horse leader to the horse leaders meeting. The nominees are to be voted on by 4-H members at the 4-H Horse Project Awards Night. A special NON-RIDER AWARD can be given to a 4-H member who is in the Horse Project who did not ride a horse, but did take part in shows ad related horse activities. If there is/are member(s) whose name(s) is or are submitted, the Horse Leaders can decide if the recipient is to be voted on by members at the 4-H Horse Project Awards Night. Taking part in shows is defined as helping set-up or ​ clean-up, being a ring steward, handing out awards, helping anywhere needed.

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Member must volunteer to be eligible for this award. It is their responsibility to sign-in at the Secretary’s table for each show and validate hours worked. At the ​ discretion of the Horse Leaders, this award may be made to a member’s friend, family, or guest, or any other non-member who has demonstrated merit to receive the award as described above. Additional Awards: At the discretion of the Horse Leaders Awards Committee, additional awards and recognition may be given. POINTS: ​ Points will be computed by point recorded and a final audit to be done by a committee of at least two (2) appointed persons. If less than six participants are being judged, points will be awarded equal to the number of participants. Placings: # of Horses in class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1 1 2 3 1 3 4 2 1 4 5 3 2 1 5 6 4 3 2 1 6 7 5 4 3 2 1 7 8 6 5 4 3 2 1

GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF A 4-H SHOW Any club requesting a point show must demonstrate knowledge of County 4-H horse rules, must be approved by Kern County Horse Leaders 60 days before scheduled show, and must be present at the Horse Leaders meeting for two meetings before the show and one meeting after the show. Clubs having a 4-H point horse show in the prior year have first choice for that month for the following year; provided they meet the following guidelines: Representation at 70% of the County Horse Leaders Meetings.

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All Horse Project Leaders must be notified of each show. Premiums are to be made available to leaders through the Horse Leader’s meetings and/or online. The sponsoring club may offer additional classes if desired, but the class order must be maintained. Additional classes should be added after existing classes are finished. All show grounds must be approved by the Horse Leaders, and the 4-H office must approve arenas with event and insurance waiver signed. A club putting on a show should check with Horse Leader’s Treasurer for a list of possible outstanding N.S.F checks previously submitted to the Horse Leaders or other clubs. If any outstanding N.S.F. check does exist, the writer of the check must submit payment of check plus a service charge of $25.00 in cash, prior to ​ ​ being allowed to enter their child in the current show. In the event of a second N.S.F. check, the writer of the check will be put on a cash only basis for the rest of the year. Current list of registered horses and a Novice and Crossbar eligibility list will be provided. In the event of a tie for the daily hi-point award, it will be broken by the number of first places, number of second place, and number of third place and so on … will be used to determine the tie breaker. If the tie remains, the Show Secretary will have in her possession a tie breaking sealed envelope containing a pre-selected class. The envelope will not be opened unless there is a tie. The rider placing highest in this class will receive hi-point for the day. A $50.00 deposit will also be required of any 4-H Leaders equipment used for the show. These are Jumps, Bridge, Gates, Barrels, Cones, Etc. to any club using 4-H equipment for shows which does not return the equipment in the same condition as it was taken within 3 days of the event.

The 4-H Horse Leaders may appoint or select a horse show advisor to help with rules and patterns and/or be available for advice to any show committee. The 4-H Horse Leaders may also elect or appoint a paddock steward. A paddock steward is a person(s) to help the members be aware of anyone who is out of

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HORSE SHOW ENTRIES: ​ (All jumping classes require pre-entry by Wednesday prior to the show. Also three (3) or more entries are needed in order for the jumping course to be set up) 1. All horses must be registered with the Kern County 4-H Horse Leaders Registrar and all associated registration forms, health documents, code of conduct for member and parent must be fully completed and signed by the following dates: A. Returning members who wish to participate in Horse Field Day or the horse show season must have their paperwork in to the Registrar not later than the Kern County 4-H Horse Leaders meeting in January. B. First year members will be allowed to register their project horse up to one week before the first point show, or Field Day. C. New members will be allowed to register their horse as late as the first show they attend. 2. Entries must be mailed, phoned, emailed or otherwise transmitted to the show registrar before Wednesday, 8:00 p.m., prior to show deadline (pre-entry or Regular), fee is $4.99 per class. 3. Entries must be mailed, phoned-in, emailed or otherwise transmitted to the show registrar after the Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. prior to show deadline OR entered the day of show. (Post or Late) fee is $10 per class, $20 late fee, $60 day fee 4. All day entries are offered for cost savings. A. Two Gaited Rider (pre-entry) 1st year, Open $60 includes the following classes I. Halter Mares and/or Halter Geldings II. Showmanship – Walk/Jog III. Crossbar – Walk/Trot IV. English Equitation – Walk/Trot V. English Pleasure – Walk/Trot VI. Handy Hunter – Walk/Trot VII. Trail – Walk/Trot VIII. Western Horsemanship – Walk/Jog IX. Western Pleasure – Walk/Jog

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X. Daniel Rudnick, Inc. non-blue of the day (if eligible) XI. Washington Pole Bending 2 Gaited Riders XII. Birangle 2 Gaited Riders XIII. Cloverleaf Barrel Racing 2 Gaited Riders XIV. Quad Rangle Stake Racing 2 Gaited Riders B. Three Gated Riders (Pre-Entry) 1st year,Jr and Sr I. Halter Mares and/or Halter Geldings II. Showmanship III. Crossbar (QB_ the two following straight bar classes, unless the rider is performing the crossbar for the last time and moving to straight bars, in which case that single show will allow all three jumping classes – specify at time of entry.) IV. Hunter Hack V. Equitation VI. English Equitation VII. English Pleasure VIII. Handy Hunter IX. Trail X. Western Horsemanship XI. Western Pleasure XII. Daniel Rudnick, Inc. non-blue of the day (if eligible) XIII. Pole Bending 3 gated rider XIV. Birangle 3 gated rider XV. Cloverleaf Barrel Racing 3 gated rider XVI. Speed Barrel Racing 3 gated rider c. Post, Late or Day of entries can take advantage of the all-day pricing with an additional fee of $20.00 (2 gaited riders - $60.00, 3 gaited riders $60.00) d. $10.00 grounds fee/Judges fee $60.00 5. On the day of show, all horses to be shown are to be ridden by registered rider for that show only until completion of rider’s last class of the day. This ruling is to appear on the horse show premium. Due to liability, other people (i.e. parents, younger siblings, mini members, or non-4-H members of any age) cannot ride on the grounds at any time on the day of the show.

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GROUNDS/ARENA REQUIREMENTS: ​ ● Show grounds must have ample parking for horse trailers and vehicles. ● Public address system should be adequate so that it can be heard over the entire show grounds area. ● Water must be available for dust control. ● Show grounds must have an area for a warm-up ring or arena for 4-H member show entrants. ● Adequate restrooms and toilet tissue must be provided. ● A ring steward appropriately dressed and with reasonable horse knowledge shall be provided for judge. Also a gate person shall be provided to control entering and leaving the show ring, checking riders for appropriate uniform, checking off riders on class sheets, and keeping the gate closed during classes. Kern County 4-H Horse Leaders – 14 & Over Scholarship Award As of 2018-19 the definition and requirements for this award are being reformatted and is currently on hold.

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