Elmore County 4-H 2020-2021
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Elmore County 4-H Horse Rule Book 2020-2021 In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest 4-H Horse Contest Guide, University of Idaho Extension in Elmore County, and Elmore County 4- H Horse Working Group. 4-H Youth Development Brad Stokes, Extension Educator Nadine Cook, 4-H Program Coordinator Jamie Davis, 4-H Program Assistant & MHAFB Youth Center 535 East Jackson Mountain Home, Idaho 83647 (208) 587-2136 Ext. 1251 Email: [email protected] Website: www.uidaho.edu/extension/county/elmore Facebook: UI Extension 4-H Elmore County The University of Idaho provides equal opportunity in education and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran, as required by state and federal laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, those requesting reasonable accommodations need to contact the UI Extension office in Elmore County fourteen (14) days before the date you plan to attend. 2 This rulebook is a guide, which provides leaders, parents, and members with minimum expectations of what must be done to complete 4-H projects, compete successfully, and how the show will be conducted. The rules are necessary in order to provide an opportunity for members to fully demonstrate their skills. They also serve as a guide to all of the volunteers who give generously of their time to conduct the show. Any rule in this book will stand as printed. It is the responsibility of each leader, parent, and member to be aware of the University of Idaho Policies and Procedures, the Elmore County 4-H Rules and Elmore County Fair Board Rules GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Grievances will be handled through the individual working groups and Leader’s Council with notification to the Extension Educator and 4-H Program Coordinator. If the grievance cannot be solved within the working group, it will then go to the Elmore County 4-H Leaders Council with notification to the Extension Educator and 4-H Program Coordinator. If a solution cannot be worked out, notification will go to the Extension Educator and 4-H Program Coordinator for review. During the fair, the working group chairpersons have the authority after thorough problem identification and notification to the Extension Educator and 4-H Program Coordinator to make decisions concerning problems presented to him/her. If any decision is disputed, the chairman will provide the grievance procedures as above. Code of Conduct for Parents, Volunteers and Youth Within the Idaho 4-H Youth Development Program (As Found on 4-H Online) Idaho families and youth trust the University of Idaho Extension system to provide educational programs in a safe environment for all participants. The opportunity to participate in and/or work with Extension’s Idaho 4-H Youth Development program is a privilege and honor, not a right. Volunteers are to be positive role models. Youth and parents/guardians are expected to demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times. The following Code of Conduct has been established as the foundation for all individuals participating in University of Idaho Extension programs. All Idaho 4-H Youth Development program participants are expected to: • Work with youth, families, volunteers and Extension personnel in a cooperative, courteous, respectful manner demonstrating good sportsmanship and behaviors appropriate for a positive role model. • Accept supervision from Extension personnel and cooperate with others; in addition, parents and youth will accept supervision from certified organizational and project leaders. • Maintain open, honest communication with members, leaders, parents and Extension personnel. • Uphold every individual’s right to dignity, appropriate self-expression and individual development. • Refrain from verbal or physical abuse of others and report such abuse, if observed. Any actions, such as conviction for child abuse or neglect, violent crimes, unethical behavior, substance abuse, verbal abuse, physical abuse, mismanagement of 4-H funds, or other serious offenses will not be tolerated. • Respect, adhere to, and enforce the rules, policies and guidelines established at the county and state levels for the 4-H Youth Development program. • Promote the spirit of inclusion and welcome participation of other individuals from all backgrounds. Comply with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination laws. • Refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages, use of tobacco products and/or a controlled substance at 4-H events and activities. Being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while in the presence of 4-H members at or during 4-H programs or activities is not acceptable. • Inform Extension personnel of any incidents that may violate 4-H policies. • Treat animals humanely and encourage all participants to provide appropriate and ethical animal care. 5 • Operate machinery, vehicles, and other equipment in a safe and responsible manner when working with youth and adults participating in 4-H/Youth Development programs. • Ensure that 4-H participants are not required to purchase materials, equipment, animals or services from any specific places of business. • Comply with all applicable laws of the city, county, and state of residence and/or location of 4-H activity. • Handle all concerns regarding county/area 4-H program management internally within the University of Idaho Extension system. Violating the Code of Conduct shall be grounds for action up to or including immediate removal from the 4-H activity/program and termination. Decisions regarding immediate removal, suspension or termination will be made by county Extension office personnel with subsequent notification of and consultation with the District Director and State 4-H Director. Volunteers who wish to appeal a decision may do so through the Appeal Process. ELMORE COUNTY POLICY All 4-H/FFA members must be enrolled, and fees paid by March 1 in order to show and sell at the Fair. 4-H AGE DIVISIONS Elmore County 4-H members are grouped (based on age as of January 1) as follows: Clover Bud 5 to 7 years old Cannot be on or around horses Junior 8 to 10 years old Intermediate 11 to 13 years old Senior 14 to 19* years old (19 & still in high school) Members must be 8 or older to exhibit large animal projects. Walk-Trot * Any Age Riders will be asked to walk and trot only. No loping. 1st & 2nd year only. If member elects to participate in walk-trot classes, member cannot also participate in the same class in the age division classes. For the safety of horse and rider, members may stay in division for a 3rdor 4th year with the approval of their leader. Walk Trot cannot show a green horse for safety reasons. Not eligible for Working Ranch Horse Program Green Horse * • Any Horse, regardless of age under saddle 2 or less years. Green Horse can only participate in green horse classes. Exception of # of years under saddle to be upon discretion of the Horse Working Group. • Green Horse Checklists are required. Levels 1 & 2 for In hand and Showmanship, • Level 3 Green Horse Walk Trot, Level 4 Green Horse Lope Levels 1 & 2 must be completed in order to advance to Level 3 • Division 1-Green Horse Walk Trot- Any green horse in its first year of training under saddle, unless have exception by leader and parent to move to Division 2. Division 2-Green Horse Lope with permission of leader and parent- Any green horse in its second year of training under saddle. CLOVERBUD GUIDELINES AND POLICY 6 The Idaho 4-H Cloverbud Program is offered for boys and girls who are between 5 and 7 years old by January 1 of the current 4-H year. Cloverbud members may be involved in lap animal projects. These are defined as: rabbits, cavies, cats, chickens, mini-goats, or small dogs that weigh less than the member at fair time. Fair exhibits by Cloverbuds are non-competitive and are optional. A Cloverbud Memory Book (63013) is available to be used with fair exhibits but is not required. A participation ribbon or similar recognition may be given. PORTFOLIOS & RECORD BOOKS 1. For Project Completion each member must turn in a completed Portfolio which includes a completed record book and all other required forms for each project. See portfolio checklist in the appendix for more information. • A completed record book is required for every 4-H project exhibited at fair. • Record books and all other required forms will be displayed in a Green 4-H Portfolio cover and in order according to the portfolio checklist. (see appendix). • The record books need to have all sections filled in and need to be signed by the member, leader and parent to be considered complete. • Signature by the leader verifies the member has completed the requirements. • One (1) overall 4-H experience story is required (one story including experience in all projects) • One project photo is required for each project. 2. Each member must participate in a 4-H planned community service project and record it in their involvement report. 3. Each 4-H member must attend at least 6 club meetings and do demonstration for each project. Horse members must attend a minimum of 10 club meetings, of which at least 6 must be riding meetings. • If a parent is the leader, a member must have at least 3 of the 6 required riding meetings with a club. 4. Each member must complete the required number of Animal Science Lessons, CCS Book activities, or other project manual in order to exhibit and sell at the fair. 5. It is the leader’s responsibility to verify completion of Animal Science Lessons and/or activities • Animal Science Lessons must be recorded on an animal science checklist with leader’s initials. • One checklist must be included with the first animal record book.