Weld County 4-H Project 2021 Horse Project Packet Your Guide to the Weld County 4-H Horse Project Welcome to the 2021 Weld County 4-H show season. The information in this Horse Packet will help the member successfully complete their 4-H Horse Project. If you have any questions, contact the individuals below or any appropriate resource listed on the back page. Your tips for success: • Please review and be familiar with information contained in this packet • Any updates will be published in the Weld County 4-H Newsletter either accessed at www.weld4h.org or through special member mailings, emails and Facebook updates • Online resources are available with updated information, downloadable forms and the latest horse events and clinics: o CSU Equine Extension web site at www.colorado4h.org

-- COLORADO STATE FAIR SPOTLIGHT WINNERS --

Grant Weber Grand Champion Ranch Horse Level 2 Reserve Champion English Level 2

Devin Nerone Reserve Grand Champion English Level 3-4 Grant Weaber Devin Nerone

Jonathon Malovich Reserve Grand Champion Ranch Horse Level 3-4

Lauren Weaber Reserve Grand Champion English Level 3-4

Jonathon Malovich Lauren Weaber

1 | P a g e Weld County 4-H Horse Project What’s New in 2021... ALL MUST BE ID’D BY MAY 1 IN 4-H ONLINE, THERE ARE NO CARRY OVERS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS IN THE NEW SYSTEM.

Negative Coggins test – VERY IMPORTANT, READ BELOW! All project ID horses must turn in a copy of their NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST, valid through 8/1/2021 with their horse ID. This will be uploaded in the “County Use Forms (Horse)” in the Animals / Livestock section of your 4honline.com account. You MUST ALSO have your negative coggins paperwork in hand at ALL county horse project events & hat oefac the ealth checks during fair, this can be a paper or digital version. Please check with your vet to get this testing completed before the May 1st deadline. Coggins tests are valid for 1 year from the test results date.

Box Drive Class (Junior & Level 1 only) – New this year in the Ranch Horse division is a Box Drive class for Junior & Level 1 exhibitors. There are four parts to the work: boxing the cow; setting up the cow and it down

the fence to the opposite end of the arena; boxing it at the opposite end of the arena and then driving the cow past the middle marker again. Detailed information on this class can be found in the Weld County Fair rules. Two handing in Novice division - All Novice riders will be allowed to use two hands in their Novice division classes regardless of the age of horse.

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Weld County 4-H/FFA Horse Project ID Requirements 4-H Horse Project members must submit their Horse ID online through co.4honline.com for each of their project horses by May 1st. Detailed instructions on this new procedure are found online at www.weld4h.org and in the back of this packet. ALL PROJECT HORSES must be updated to be used in 2021. FFA Horse Project members, please contact the Extension Office about how to submit the Horse ID. Siblings MAY share one project horse. The rule states “Siblings may share one horse as an identified Project Horse as long as this horse is the only horse identified by the family and the siblings do not share the same age division and discipline. (The only way that siblings of the same age can share a horse is, if they are each in a separate discipline). A shared backup horse may also be utilized.” Online identification must include: • Uploaded color identification photos; • Copy of one of the following proof of ownership documents: brand inspection paper; breed registration paper in the name of the project member or immediate family member; bill of sale; or signed lease agreement. Note: Lease agreements must be updated every year. • NEGATIVE COGGINS. All project ID horses must have a negative Coggins test valid through 8/2/2021, uploaded in the “County Use Forms (Horse)” in the Animals / Livestock section of your 4honline.com account. You MUST ALSO have the negative Coggins test (paper or digital) in hand at ALL County Horse project events and at the daily health checks during fair. Please get this testing completed before May 1st deadline. Coggins tests are valid for 1 year from the test date. “Back up” horses may be identified and used only if project horse is declared unserviceable. • ID form submitted Online by May 1st • Records must be kept on “Back-up” horse by all who identify it, even if not used • Color photo is uploaded on identification form • Acceptable proof of ownership • Please mark “BACK UP HORSE” next to horse’s name • Include a NEGATIVE COGGINS test valid through 8/2/2021

Use of back up horse: • Project horse must be declared unserviceable by a veterinarian • Horse must have been ID’d according to project rules • Back up horse may be identified by multiple family members but can only be put into use as project horse by 1 family member (ie: siblings may not show the same horse). Any member that loses their project horse to injury or death & does not have a “back up” horse ID’d cannot replace the animal for the 4-H year except with another animal currently identified for the year. To complete their project year, the member MUST still complete their record book for the project year, even if they have lost their project horse. If you have any questions or need clarification concerning the use of a back up horse, please contact Kim Eastwood at 970-400-2079.

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Primary Care of Livestock The Colorado 4-H current project recommendation for primary care states “4-H members will provide primary and continuous care of their project animals.” Primary care is defined as the 4-H member making the decisions for and/or providing the care, handling, and training of their animal project a majority of the time. Exemptions to providing primary care must be approved by an Extension agent and Fair Board representative. Animal Care & Housing Forms can be downloaded at www.weld4h.org then click on Projects, then click on “Animal Care and Housing Form” or they can be obtained at the Weld County Extension Office.

Helmet Policy Colorado State 4-H policy reads: A certified equestrian helmet with safety harness fastened in place is required in, over fences classes and events, activities and practice sessions (including the Schooling Over Obstacles class). It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian of the 4-H member to ensure the headgear worn complies with such standards and is in good condition. The State 4-H office encourages the use of ASTM certified/SEI approved safety helmets in all equine events. Protective headgear may be used in all classes and shall not be discriminated against. Gymkhana generally refers to horseback speed events (timed or un-timed) that do not use livestock. Events that usually fall in this category of include, but are not limited to: , , keyhole and flag race, stake race, rescue race, pony express race, etc. Events that are not intended to be included in the helmet policy are events such as , , , and that may be timed but use livestock.

e-Record Project Book The Horse e-Record Project book is specifically designed for the Horse Project. A new version of the e-Record book is available at http://co4h.colostate.edu/program-areas/projects/e-records/. From there, select the appropriate Horse e-Record link for your age group (junior, intermediate or senior). The Horse e-Record book is available in an Excel and PDF format. If you do not have Excel on your computer, you may obtain a free copy of Open Office software for your computer by going to www.openoffice.org and downloading it from there.

Premises ID Required for 2021 Weld County Fair The Premises ID provides quick and accurate traceability of livestock and locations in the event of an animal health concern, which will help maintain the health of all Colorado livestock. For this program, a premises is defined as a location or site where livestock are born, handled, housed, managed, marketed, processed or exhibited. Premises ID is managed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. A Premises ID is required to exhibit at the Weld County Fair and Colorado State Fair. If you don’t already have a Premises ID, you can obtain one by calling the Colorado Animal ID coordinator at 303-869-9130 or visiting https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/aganimals/colorado- location-identification-lid-registration-premises.

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Colorado 4-H Horse Project Advancement Levels . : :: Levels testing must be completed by JULY 1st for County and State Fair entry :: : .

The Colorado 4-H Horse Project Advancement Levels program focuses on individual development of youth through proper care and use of the horse with an emphasis on horsemanship and knowledge of the horse. The 4-H Horse Advancement Levels 1-4 are described in the Horse Project Manual. Study guides are available from the Extension Office or at the Equine Extension web site:

http://co4h.colostate.edu/program-areas/horse-resources/levels-testing/ A written test must be taken and passed before the riding test is taken. Separate riding (horsemanship) tests are given for Western, English and Ranch riders. Written tests II-IV are administered through the Extension Office. Written tests are valid for one year from date completed. For a list of current administrators of riding tests, contact the Extension Office or go to the Equine Extension web site.

Weld County Fair Horse Show requirements: All exhibitors must have completed Colorado Horse Project Advancement Level I - Western, (with the exception of Novice Riders) to be eligible to compete in the Western Division, Green Horse Division or the Timed Events Division. Advancement Level I - English, to compete in the English Division. Ranch Horse Advancement - Ranch Horse Level I will be allowed to show in Level I Ranch Horse Division classes at Weld County Fair but will not be allowed to handle a rope from horseback (no swinging rope or dragging logs). Level II - to compete in the Ranch Horse Division of the Weld County Fair Horse Show. The Novice division is limited to horse project members who have attempted, but not passed, Level I written & riding tests. Yearly attempts must be made to successfully pass the Level I Test. First year project members are encouraged, but are not required to attempt Level I. All Novice riders will be allowed to use two hands in their Novice division classes regardless of the bit and age of horse. All Novice classes are performed in at walk-trot.

Please be aware that roping live animals and jumping both require that Certificates of Competency be on file with the Extension Office by the Weld County Fair entry deadline. See a detailed explanation of these requirements on the following page.

Colorado State Fair Horse Show Requirements: All exhibitors must have completed Colorado Horse Project Advancement Level II to enter and show at the Colorado State Fair. Advancement Level III is required for some classes, please refer to the Colorado State Fair Entry Book.

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Horse and Livestock Project Interviews In a manner similar to interview judging for general and natural resource projects, 4-H & FFA members with livestock projects will go through an interview process as a prerequisite to show at the 2021 Weld County Fair. Watch your newsletter for updates.

Roping / Jumping Certificates Weld County has a jumping certification program for horse project members who would like to compete in the English Equitation Over Jumps class & the Hunter Hack class at the Weld County Fair. Interested horse project members must contact a Level III or IV rater or an approved Weld County evaluator to sign off on this certification. We are interested in safety first and foremost and members must use the same horse/rider combination at Fair as they do for the certification process. Along with the standard roping certificate, Weld County has implemented an advanced roping certification for individuals capable of demonstrating the ability to rope live cattle safely with a non-breakaway honda. Both certificates would allow horse project members to exercise the roping option in the Individual Cattle Work, Cattle Sort and the Ranch Roping classes at the Weld County Fair. Interested horse project members may contact a Level III or IV Ranch Horse rater or an approved Weld County evaluator to sign off on the standard certification. An Advanced Roping Certificate may only be assessed by Wade Shoemaker or Matt Carrol (contact information provided upon request). We are interested in safety first and foremost and are not emphasizing style at this point but rather the mechanics of roping safely. Members must use the same horse/rider combination at Fair as they do for the certification process.

A copy of both the Roping and Jumping certification forms are included in this packet. Although the form does not indicate it, a fee may be charged at the discretion of the rater or evaluator. For more information contact Kim Eastwood at the Extension Office at 970-400-2079.

Ranch Horse Division Don’t miss out on the ranch horse division at the Weld County Fair! We offer limited classes for Level 1 so most can compete. To participate in this division, you must have passed your appropriate Ranch Horse Level advancement test. The Ranch Horse division demonstrates common chores involved in working cattle and general ranch work. The exhibitor should be able to demonstrate horsemanship and stockmanship skills with a quiet and responsive horse both mounted and on the ground. While classes may have familiar names, be assured that they are quite different from traditional horse show classes. Classes include: Horsemanship, , Steer Daubing, Cattle Sorting, Individual Cattle Work and Ranch Roping.

Roping cattle in the Ranch Horse Cattle Sorting, Individual Cattle Work and Ranch Roping classes is an option available only to those exhibitors who have a roping certification on file by July 1st. At Weld County Fair, there is a separate written test for this division which is required to qualify for high point. Refer to the rule book for appropriate tack & attire. Attend the advertised Ranch Roping Clinic to learn about this exciting division! 5 | P a g e Weld County 4-H Horse Project Teams and Opportunities...

Horse Judging Team Develop an eye for horses and understand what exactly goes on in the show ring. The State Horse Judging Contest is held in Fort Collins in conjunction with the State 4-H Conference in June. There are opportunities for members of top placing teams to travel to national level contests. Workouts are every Wednesday, from 6-8PM and held in the 4-H Building at Island Grove Park, Greeley. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Coach David Moore at 970-888-2824.

Horse Bowl Team Come join the Weld County Horse Bowl Team and learn about the horse in a fun setting. This group not only competes in several events throughout the year, they are also active with community service and have a great time getting to know other horse project members! This team competes in knowledge bowl contests that demonstrate your understanding of equine science and management with a winter/spring practice and contest season. Contact Teresa Johnson 970-302-9040 for more details.

Hippology Team

Very similar to Horse Bowl is the Hippology Contest. It’s a fun and competitive setting for youth enrolled in a horse project to demonstrate the breadth of their knowledge and understanding of equine science, and in particular the practical application of this knowledge and skill. A hippology contest consists of four phases: judging, written test, stations, and team problem solving. Senior and Junior members are encouraged to join the team. For more information contact Teresa Johnson 970-302-9040 for more details.

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Scholarship for Horse Project Members Up to four $500 scholarships sponsored by the Weld County 4-H Horse Council are available to eligible applicants who have completed three years of 4-H horse project work. Applicant must be an incoming freshman or be actively enrolled in an accredited institution.

Application must be received by March 2, 2020. The application for this scholarship, as well as many other 4-H scholarships can be picked up at the Weld County Extension Office or downloaded from the web site at www.weld4h.org.

Volunteers Needed From helping at Fair, coaching, clinics or fund raising, we are a very active group. We believe in a positive attitude that helps our members achieve their goals. Adults and older youth members, the 4-H Horse Program will only be as strong as you make it! To maintain the quality of the program and to meet the needs of project members, we need volunteers! Contact Larry Hooker at the Weld County Extension Office 970-400-2093 or Teresa Johnson Horse Show Superintendent 970-302-9040.

Equitation Program Did you know that Weld County offers a chance for all project members to ride in a clinic setting at the Island Grove Arena? The following Tuesday evenings are reserved for Project members to participate in workshop style clinics that cover topics from showmanship, western horsemanship and trail to English Equitation and . Join us on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm 8:00pm, as we work with trainers and skilled equestrians. Horse Project members to improve our skills, get to know other showmen and get our horses out into the “Big Arena”. Project horses should only be ridden by the horse project member. Adults and/or trainers may assist if safety concerns are evident. Also available to all members is a Ranch Roping Clinic. Roping Certificate testing will be available prior to cattle work.

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Date Event March 1 Final enrollment deadline for 4-H and the Horse Project March 1 Scholarship Application Due March 13 4-H Horse Levels Workshop 10:30 - 3:00 pm 4-H Building at Island Grove Deadline for May 1 Horse ID forms to be submitted to 4-H Online June 1 Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00 - 8:00 pm June 3 Ranch Roping Clinic-Double G Arena, Ault. 32751 Hwy 14, Ault. MUST RSVP 32751 Hwy 14, Ault June 8 Jumping Clinic- @ Island Grove Park MUST RSVP by June 1 June 8 Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00 - 8:00 pm June 15 Level 3 and 4 Western/English Testing Available MUST RSVP June 15 Equitation Program Workout - Montera Arena 6:00 - 8:00 pm 34283 Co. Rd 33 Interview June 22 Equitation Program Workout - Montera Arena 6:00 - 8:00 pm 34283 Co. Rd 33 Date TBA Judging for ALL Livestock RECORD BOOKS, contact the Weld County Extension Office June 29 Equitation Program Workout - Montera Arena 6:00 - 8:00 pm 34283 Co. Rd 33 July 1 Deadline for Advancement levels to be completed and turned into the Weld County Extension Office July 6 Equitation Program Workout – ARENA TBA – 6:00-8:00 pm July 9 Weld County Fair entries due to July 9th July 13 Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00 - 8:00 pm July 16 Late entries due with late fee July 20 Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00 - 8:00 pm July 26 WELD COUNTY FAIR: 10:00 AM Start , Showmanship, Green Horse & English July 27 WELD COUNTY FAIR: 8:00 AM Western Performance Classes & Speed Event Classes July 28 WELD COUNTY FAIR: 7:00 AM Ranch Horse August 1 Horse Show Fair Awards - Location TBD September 10 Completed Record Books due to the Extension Office for judging

WATCH FOR UPDATES ON HOW TO RSVP

Kim Eastwood Weld County Extension Office 970-400-2079 Teresa Johnson Weld County Fair Horse Show Superintendent 970-302-9040

8 | P a g e Roping Certification Turn in to the Extension Office by Fair Entry Deadline

Your selected evaluator/rater may require compensation for performing this certification.

Rider’s Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______Date: ______

______City State Zip

Horse’s Name: ______

I ______certify that this member and horse have received previous roping (Parent or Guardian Signature) training necessary to SAFELY be evaluated by an approved evaluator/rater.

Name of Evaluator/Rater certifying: ______

Rider must demonstrate ability to rope live cattle safely with a breakaway honda. Rider must demonstrate good technique, ability to rate and track the animal, rope the animal with a head or horn loop, dally correctly (1 1/2 turns), slow or stop horse and safely release dally while maintaining control of their horse. Completion of this certification is required for riders exercising the roping option in the Ranch Horse Cattle Sorting and Ranch Horse Individual Cow Work classes at the Weld County Fair Junior Horse Show. **Rider must rope at Fair riding the same horse ridden for certification**

Roping ability must be shown by completing the following exercises:

1. Rider must demonstrate the ability to track & rate a cow 100 feet in two directions without building a loop. 2. Rider must repeat #1 while demonstrating the ability to build a loop while handling the rope safely. 3. Rider must rope a cow using a head or horn loop, safely dally and slow or stop their horse, keeping the horse facing the cow to release the breakaway honda. If member fails to catch additional attempts will be at the discretion of the evaluator/rater. If member is unsuccessful at subsequent attempts they have the option of using a solid object to demonstrate the elements described in #3.

Required Skills: Score: ______

1 . Control of horse while tracking & rating cow ______

2 . Control of horse while building a loop ______

3. Riders ability to safely build a loop ______

4. Riders ability to safely throw a loop, dally, slow or stop their horse and release breakaway honda

______

5. Control of horse while throwing a loop, dallying and releasing breakaway honda

______

Rate rider’s performance from 1 to 10. Average of 8 required for certification.

I hereby certify that I have observed the above rider completing the required roping exercises and that the rider is capable of roping live cattle with a breakaway honda.

Signature of Evaluator/Rater ______ADVANCED Roping Certification Turn in to the Extension Office by Fair Entry Deadline

Your selected evaluator/rater may require compensation for performing this certification. Approved Evaluators for the Advanced Roping Certificate are Wade Shoemaker & Dustin Terrell For appointment contact: [email protected] [email protected] It is possible to submit video demonstration of the skills listed, please make arrangements with Wade or Dustin.

Rider’s Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______Date: ______

______City State Zip

Horse’s Name: ______

I ______certify that this member and horse have received previous roping (Parent or Guardian Signature) training necessary to SAFELY be evaluated by an approved evaluator/rater.

Name of Evaluator/Rater certifying: ______

Rider must demonstrate ability to rope live cattle safely with a non-breakaway honda. Rider must demonstrate good technique, ability to rate and track the animal, rope the animal with a head or horn loop, dally correctly (1 1/2 turns), slow or stop horse and safely release dally while maintaining control of their horse. Completion of this certification is required for riders roping with a non-breakaway Honda in the Ranch Horse Cattle Sorting, Ranch Horse Individual Cow Work or Ranch Roping classes at the Weld County Fair Junior Horse Show. **Rider must rope at Fair riding the same horse ridden for certification**

Roping ability must be shown by completing the following exercises:

1. Rider must demonstrate the ability to track & rate a cow 100 feet in two directions without building a loop. 2. Rider must repeat #1 while demonstrating the ability to build a loop while handling the rope safely. 3. Rider must rope a cow using a head or horn loop, safely dally and slow or stop their horse, safely control & position horse once dallied. Member must make a catch to successfully pass the advanced roping certification.

Required Skills: Score: ______

1 . Control of horse while tracking & rating cow ______

2 . Control of horse while building a loop ______

3. Riders ability to safely build a loop ______

4. Riders ability to safely throw a loop, dally, slow or stop their horse and animal.

______

5. Control of horse and position of horse & animal while dallied

______

Rate rider’s performance from 1 to 10. Average of 8 required for certification.

I hereby certify that I have observed the above rider completing the required roping exercises and that the rider is capable of roping live cattle with a breakaway honda.

Signature of Evaluator/Rater ______Jumping Certification Turn in to the Extension Office by Fair Entry Deadline

Your selected evaluator/rater may require compensation for performing this certification.

Rider’s Name: Phone:

Address: Date:

City State Zip

Horse’s Name:

I certify that this member and horse have received previous jumping (Parent or Guardian Signature) training necessary to SAFELY be evaluated by the instructor.

Name of Evaluator/Rater certifying:

Rider must demonstrate ability to ride a jump course safely, with good balance and proper position, and control of horse. Completion of this certification is required for riders entering Hunter Hack and English Equitation over Jumps at the Weld County Fair Junior Horse Show. **Rider must jump at Fair riding the same horse ridden for certification**

Jumping ability must be shown by completing the following exercises:

1. Trot over 2 or more poles placed on the ground approximately 4* feet apart with one 18” jump placed approximately 8* feet from the last pole; circle and repeat exercise.

2. Trot over 2 or more poles placed on the ground approximately 4* feet apart with two 2- foot jumps placed approximately 8* feet from the last pole; circle and repeat exercise.

3. Trot or canter a course of six 2-foot jumps, including an entry circle, turns both left and right before and after a jump, at least 2 lines of jumps placed 60 feet apart, and an exit circle. (If only 2 jumps are available, set jumps 60 feet apart. Rider jumps this line three times, turning once to the right and once to the left.)

Required Skills: Score:

1. Control of horse approaching jumps

2. Control of horse after completing jumps

3. Correct balance over jumps

4. Correct balance on turns

*Adjust distances between poles and/or jumps to fit horse’s stride.

Rate rider’s performance from 1 to 10. Average of 8 required for certification.

I hereby certify that I have observed the above rider completing the required jumping exercises, and that the rider is capable of jumping a course of jumps.

Signature of Evaluator/Rater WHEN: July 10-11 Where: Double G Arena- 35721 Highway 14 Ault, CO ***NEW***This year we are going to have a show and a clinic! CLINIC: July 10 @9:00 a.m. INCLUDES: Individual cattle practice, practice, ranch trail practice and ranch riding practice SHOW: July 11 @9:00 CLASSES OFFERED: Individual Cow work, cutting, ranch trail, and ranch pleasure ENTERY FEE: $10 per horse to enter all four classes $5 per individual class PLUG INS FOR STAYING OVERNIGHT: $30 STALL FESS: $15 per stall SIGN UP @ https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XOYJ9QuOLUeycG7Um4 Mp3ZyWDW8f2hhEqAuiwQ2ob- tUQ0IxMFM5WFdFRzJTRVk2REVLNzBQNEMxSC4u May 1, 2021 a MPApHC Ranch Horse Shows Buckles & Saddle pads for Highpoints! Open to All Breeds

May 9-Boulder County Fairgrounds June 20 Latigo Arena-Elbert CO SSeptember 5-Boulder County Fairgrounds Contact Teresa Johnson [email protected] 970-302-9040 Western Written Test following BBQ WELD COUNTY FAIR Location TBA 3:00 pm Timed Events (not before 3:00pm) HORSE SHOW Timed Events Written Test – Location TBA

Superintendent: Teresa Johnson 970-302-9040 Extension Consultant: Kim Eastwood Wednesday, July 28th Event Dates: July 26th, 27th, 28th It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to check-in any Livestock Projects, Awards Presentation August 1st, following community BBQ, but not before 2:00 if enrolled, according to Fair Schedule pm at the Extension Office Meeting Room (Exhibition Building). 6:00-7:00 am Vet Check, Parking Lot South of Centennial Village Horse project members must submit proof of Negative Coggins 6:00-6:45 am Exhibitor Check-in test valid through 8/1/21. Test must be turned in with Horse ID & Lunging allowed in the warm-up arena up to 30 Proof of test must be available at daily vet-check, either written or minutes before the start of the show. digital. 7:00 am Ranch Horse Classes

Ranch Horse Written Test – Location TBA CHECK-IN BY CONTESTANTS

1. Each day upon arrival exhibitor must have their horse(s) This department is subject to all Weld County Fair General inspected by the show veterinarian prior to entering the fair Rules, General Livestock Rules, and IAFE Rules as well as grounds. These vet slips MUST be turned in daily to show those listed for this department. It is the exhibitor’s office. responsibility to be familiar with all rules. 2. After the vet check, each exhibitor must check their entry

packet for errors and make corrections at check-in. GENERAL RULES

1. Exhibitor age is determined as of December 31st of the Monday, July 26th enrollment year. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to schedule Interview Judging for 2. All exhibitors must be enrolled in a 4-H and/or FFA Horse General & Natural Resources, Consumer Family Science Projects Project, must have identified the project horse, must own and County Projects if enrolled in those projects. and/or lease their horse(s) and must have completed the

project requirements for entry. Substitutions are allowed with a 7:00-9:30 am Vet Check, Parking Lot South of Centennial current year identified project horse if all other requirements for Village entry are met. 8:00-9:30 am Exhibitor Check-in for Halter, Western 3. Entries must include a signed and completed IAFE Show Ring Showmanship, Green Horse and English Classes. Code of Ethics form. Form must be submitted at time of entry. Lunging allowed in the warm-up arena up to 30 Forms can be found in in the Livestock Entry Forms section of minutes before the start of the show. Fair Book or on website at weldcountyfair.com. 10:00 am Halter Classes 4. Siblings may share one horse as an identified Project Horse Western Showmanship as long as this horse is the only horse identified by the family English Written Test – Location TBA and the siblings do not share the same age division and English Division Classes discipline. The only way that siblings of same age can share a

horse is if they are each in a separate discipline. Tuesday, July 27th 5. All events will be conducted according to the current It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to check-in Open Projects, if Colorado 4-H Horse Rule Book, unless specifically noted enrolled, according to Fair Schedule in the class description as published in the Weld County Fair

Book. Weld County Horse Project Requirements are on file 6:00-9:00 am Vet Check, Parking Lot South of Centennial in the Extension Office and available upon request. Village 6. Levels testing must be completed by July 1st for entry 6:30-7:30 am Exhibitor Check-in into weld county fair horse show. Lunging allowed in the warm-up arena up to 30 All exhibitors must have completed: minutes before the start of the show. Colorado Horse Project Advancement Level I - Western to 8:00 am Green Horse Division classes be eligible to compete in the Western Division or the Western Performance Classes Timed Events Division. Noon (approx.) FREE BBQ for all Horse members & families Advancement Level I - English to compete in the English Location TBA Division. Lead Line (ages 4-8). Saddle, halter under Ranch Horse Advancement Level 1 to compete in limited & pants are required. Boots & helmet are Ranch classes encouraged Ranch Level ll to be eligible for all offered classes in Ranch

Horse Division. 7. The Novice division is limited to horse project members who have attempted, but not passed, Level I written & g. Exhibitors must clean stalls before leaving the riding tests. Yearly attempts must be made to horse show event. Any stalls left uncleaned will successfully pass the Level I Test. First year project be subject to a fee of $50 after exhibitor has members are encouraged, but not required, to attempt removed horse from grounds for duration of show and Level I. All Novice classes are performed in a walk-trot they will not be allowed use the stalls next year. only, no cross entries into other divisions. All novice h. Place bedding in designated bunker south of the riders will be allowed to use two hands in their novice horse barn. division classes. 15. If a question arises about the suitable health of a horse to 8. Horse Show Exhibitors should read all rules carefully show, a veterinarian may be called to inspect the horse before completing the Horse Entry Forms. Address and the veterinarian may remove the animal from questions about entries and/or qualifications to your 4-H competition and/or from the fairgrounds. leader, Show Superintendent or the Extension Office. 16. The decision of the judge is final. A judge may, at his/her 9. Helmet Policy: A certified equestrian helmet with safety discretion excuse and/or penalize a horse for harness fastened in place is required for English over unsoundness and/or may excuse a rider whose mount is fences classes, Schooling equitation over obstacles class not under suitable control and/or is using unacceptable and gymkhana (timed) classes. The Weld County Fair tack or equipment. Rules 1, 20, and 21 of the Colorado 4- encourages the use of ASTM certified/SEI approved safety H Horse Rule Book will be strictly enforced. helmets in all equine events. Use of helmets will not be 17. Exhibitor vehicles and trailers are to be parked in discriminated against. designated areas east of the barns and warm-up arena. 10. Open classes are open to all ages of exhibitors provided Parking spaces North of arena must be reserved through they meet all criteria stated for that Division. Fair Office. Spectator vehicles are to be parked in 11. No cross entering is allowed: designated areas south or north of the grandstands. a. A horse exhibited in the Green Horse Division is not 18. No , no double riding, no trotting, no loping, eligible to show in regular Western, English, Timed no other unsafe gaits are allowed outside the specified Events or Ranch Horse classes. arenas. Riders must dismount before entering the b. Exhibitors entered in any of the Novice classes may barn/stall areas. not enter any of the regular classes. 19. Only Exhibitors horses allowed on grounds except Herd c. Exhibitors entered in the Schooling Equitation Over Horses on Ranch Day. Only exhibitors are to be Obstacles class may not enter Hunter Hack or mounted or allowed to work horses. Adults and/or trainers English Equitation Over Jumps classes. may assist exhibitor if safety concerns are evident. d. Exhibitors entered in Steer Daubing may not enter 20. Show order, class times and/or location(s) may be Steer stopping. changed at management’s discretion to accommodate 12. Three or more entries are required for any class to be inclement weather conditions and/or other unforeseen held. circumstances. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to listen to 13. Contestants may exhibit more than one horse; each horse special announcements during the horse show. is assigned a separate entry number. Contestants may not 21. Order of Go will be drawn prior to show, it will be posted enter more than one horse in any one event. prior to the show beginning, the exhibitor MUST appear in 14. Stalls this order in the time specified by show officials. When an a. Are available but must be reserved and paid for in exhibitor delays a class, the class will be closed at the advance using the appropriate entry form. See Horse order of the judge and/or horse show management. The Entry Form for fees. Fees are for all days of events. announcer will make three (3) warning calls. Upon Bring your own bedding (wood shavings only). issuance of the third (last) call, the exhibitor will be given b. Exhibitors and 4-H leaders are encouraged to make two (2) minutes in which to appear at the in-gate ready to prior arrangements for those clubs and persons that participate. If after this time, the exhibitor is not ready to wish to be stalled together. show, the class will be closed. c. Exhibitors must check-in before horses are stalled. 22. Stallions are prohibited at the Weld County Fair. d. No horses will be allowed on the grounds before their 23. A warm-up arena is available south of the barns. For vet checks are completed for each day of the horse safety sake, exhibitors are asked to use only that arena for show, or after 10:00 pm on the last day of the horse practice and warm up. Be courteous of other exhibitors. show. Safety monitors may be on site to direct flow of traffic and e. Animals will not be locked inside stalls at any time. use within the warm-up arena and exhibitors will follow the Stall Emergency Cards (supplied at check-in) should directions as determined by the safety monitor. be attached to each stall. Horses are not to be tied to stall doors, water spigots, or arena fencing. f. Stall aisles are to be kept clear and clean. TOP FIVE DIVISION CHAMPIONS POINT SYSTEM Division champions’ are determined by the total points earned Placing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 by the Exhibitor in each class in which they have placed in the # in class top eight (8) of each age division: 9 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 8 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Novice, Western, Green Horse, Ranch Horse, Timed 7 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Events and English 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 a. Points are compiled on a One Horse/One Exhibitor basis for 5 5 4 3 2 1 division awards 4 4 3 2 1 b. All classes in a division count towards High Point Awards 3 3 2 1 with the exception of Halter Classes. 2 2 1 c. A written test is required in order to be eligible for any 1 1 division awards. In addition, the exhibitor must show in at least one class to be considered for that division award. Points are awarded based on the number of participants in the d. An Exhibitor may exhibit more than one horse. class. e. Each horse entered is given a separate entry number and points are accumulated on the Horse, not the rider. The PREMIUMS horse with the most points will be used for tabulation for 1st-$4, 2nd-$3, 3rd-$2, 4th-$1, 5th - $1, 6th - 8th ribbons division awards. Premiums to be picked up at Fair Office Sunday, July 28th, 1-6 pm. July 29th-August 9th pick up Premiums at Extension Office. Don’t forget! Horse Exhibitor & Family Free BBQ Lunch WESTERN, ENGLISH, NOVICE, SPEED EVENTS, RANCH th Tuesday July 27 @ lunchbreak HORSE & GREEN DIVISIONS Western Written test to follow If a tie occurs for the All Around awards in these divisions, the exhibitor scoring highest on the written test is declared the winner. If a tie remains, the exhibitor competing in the most classes is declared the winner. Main Grandstand arena will be split into North & South areas to

accommodate showmanship classes. JUMP CERTIFICATION South half will be designated as Arena A and North half will be English Equitation Over Jumps and Hunter Hack classes are designated as Arena B. East arena is known as the Warm-up Arena open only to riders who have proof of jumping certification on West arena is known as Main Arena file by the entry deadline. Requirements for certification are Area on the north-east side of the trailer parking lot is known as the NE available in the Weld County Extension Office. Certification is Trail Area for one horse/one rider. Please note where your classes are held and report on time to gate calls. ROPING CERTIFICATION Roping cattle in the Ranch Horse Cattle Sorting and Individual PREMIER EXHIBITOR Cattle Work Classes is an option available only to those Contestants must PRE-ENTER this class along with regular fair exhibitors who have a roping certification on file by the entry entries. Rules & regulations found on page 0000. deadline. Ranch Roping without a breakaway Honda requires an advanced roping certificate. Requirements for certification SUPREME CHAMPION AWARDS are available in the Weld County Extension Office Supreme champions are determined by the total points earned in each class (placing in the top 8). Award is based on the SHOWMANSHIP accumulated total of English, Western, Timed Events & 1. Showmanship at halter is an art. Proper showing testifies Ranch Horse Division points. to the pride the exhibitor has in the animal being shown. Supreme Exhibitor Award- Must exhibit in all This pride is exhibited by the condition and appearance of eligible divisions to qualify, Divisions include: Junior the horse and by the actions of the exhibitor and horse in (12 & Under) Intermediate (13-14) Senior (15-18) the ring. Conformation of the horse is not judged since the with the highest accumulated total of points in all horse is considered a means of displaying the abilities of classes entered with the exception of halter (points the showman. (Scoring: 60% showing the horse; 30% will be tabulated on one exhibitor using no more than appearance of the horse; 10% the exhibitor.) two horses in the qualifying divisions). 2. Western Showmanship does qualify for All Around Livestock Showman competition (senior/intermediate age groups) All Around Livestock Showmanship contest qualifiers who are unable to compete must notify horse show superintendent in person by the completion of the SCHOOLING EQUITATION OVER OBSTACLES horse show Wednesday. Noncompliance will result in No cross entering in Hunter Hack or English Equitation over ineligibility for the All Around Livestock showmanship jumps. Those with jumping certificates encouraged to show in contest in the following year. If extenuating circumstances jumping classes. exist, exhibitor must make direct contact with Judging emphasis is placed on the rider. Riders are judged on superintendent at 970-302-9040; a penalty may be seat, hands, performance of the horse, appointments of the imposed by the Horse Council. horse and rider, and suitability of horse to rider. Except for 3. English and Ranch Horse Showmanship does not qualify refusals, jumping faults of the horse are not to be considered for All Around Livestock Showman competition. unless it is the result of the rider’s ability. Riders are judged individually and will be required to walk, trot, and canter, trot WRITTEN TEST over poles, lope over poles, trot over jumps with a change of 1. Exhibitors must bring contestant number & pencil to the direction. Cross pole fences may be included but will not testing area. exceed 12”. Rail work may follow at option of judge. Pattern 2. Readers available to exhibitors who need assistance. provided by show officials. Exhibitors must wear a certified 3. A written test is required for each division to be equestrian helmet with safety harness fastened in place. eligible for awards. 4. Green Horse Division exhibitors will take a separate Green HUNTER HACK Horse Test A copy of the jump certification is to be on file at the 5. To be considered for awards in a division test, the exhibitor Extension Office. No cross entering with Schooling EQ must be entered in at least one additional class for the Over Obstacles. same division. Horses or ponies will be required to walk, trot, and canter, 6. Written tests will be given at the discretion of show change directions and jump 2 fences. First fence to be cross management, generally during lunch break or other natural railed; 2nd jump not to exceed 2’6”. Fences are to be set 36’, break in competition. TBA 48’, and 60’ on a line. A ground line is required for each jump. Exhibitors must wear a certified equestrian helmet with safety ENGLISH DIVISION harness fastened in place. At the discretion of the Judge, contestants may be asked to hand gallop. Class will be judged on flat work, manners, and way of going, style over fences and This class is to be judged on the quality, performance, and even hunter pace. Maximum of 30% for work on the flat, no manners of the horse. All gaits must be performed with faults assessed over fences. Exhibitors may be called back for willingness and obvious ease, cadence, balance and rail work. Pattern provided from Rule book or show officials May smoothness. Rail work only not cross enter with obstacle class.

ENGLISH EQUITATION (NOT TO JUMP) ENGLISH EQUITATION OVER JUMPS Judging emphasis is placed on the rider. Riders are judged on A copy of the jump certification is to be on file at the seat, hands, performance of the horse, appointments of the Extension Office. No cross entering with Schooling EQ horse and rider, and suitability of horse to rider. Riders are Over Obstacles. judged individually performing a pattern. Rail work may follow at Judging emphasis is on the rider’s hands, seat, and option of judge. Pattern provided by show officials performance of the horse, appointments of horse and rider, and suitability of the horse to rider. Exhibitors must wear a certified (CONTROL CLASS) equestrian helmet with safety harness fastened in place. Jumps Each rider will perform individually and will be judged on the will not exceed 30”. The first fence will be an inviting fence, a skills shown in executing the required pattern. Emphasis is on a cross rail. Contestants may be called back to perform rail work combination of controls and skills required for good English or to execute any appropriate test included in the class Equitation and performance. Official pattern provided from rule requirements. Show management may disallow a rider from book. entering the jump course for safety or other reasons. Pattern provided from Rule book or show officials May not cross enter ENGLISH with obstacle class. This class is to be judged on quality, performance and manners of the horse. All gaits must be performed with willingness and WESTERN DIVISION obvious smoothness. Horses will be worked on the rail only. Extended and collected gaits may be called for at option of judge. This class is to be judged on quality, performance, and manners of the horse. All gaits must be performed with willingness and obvious ease, cadence, balance, and smoothness. Rail work only that might be encountered on a trail. Course will be posted and WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP may require each horse to show the three (3) gaits. The horse Judging emphasis is placed on the rider. Riders are judged on should show willingness to respond to the rider in a calm, seat, hands, performance of the horse, appointments of the relaxed manner. Pattern provided by show management. horse and rider, and suitability of horse to rider. Riders are judged individually performing a pattern. Rail work may follow at RANCH HORSE DIVISION option of judge. Pattern provided by show officials. This division is designed to show the willingness and training of a working ranch horse. A working ranch horse should work on a relatively loose rein with light contact and without requiring Each rider will perform pattern individually. The horse is undue restraint. The horse should be responsive to the rider judged on quality of gaits, control, changes of leads, response and make all transitions smoothly, timely and correctly. This to the rider, manners, disposition, and intelligence. Pattern division is a demonstration of the common chores involved in provided rule book or show management-see packet. working cattle and general ranch work. The exhibitor should be able to demonstrate horsemanship and stockmanship skills with REINING a quiet and responsive horse both mounted and on the ground. Each rider will perform pattern individually. Emphasis is on the Classes with a roping option require a breakaway Honda or skills of the rider in performing the required routine in a light, Advanced Roping Certificate. LEVEL 1 COMPETITORS will not fluent manner, indicating a composed, harmonious attitude be allowed to handle a rope from horseback (no swinging rope between horse & rider. Rider should perform the required or dragging logs see patterns for further direction). A roping maneuvers using controlled speed. Pattern provided from Rule certification for Exhibitor & horse being used is to be on book or show management-see packet. file at the Extension office.

TRAIL RANCH RIDING Exhibitors MAY NOT enter and/or practice trail course prior to The purpose of this class is to measure the ability of the horse to entering the class. NO EXCEPTIONS! This class is a test of the be a pleasure to ride while being used as a means of rider’s ability to maneuver a horse through natural obstacles conveyance from performing one ranch task to another. The that might be encountered on a trail. Course will be posted and horse should reflect the versatility, attitude and movement of a requires each horse to show the three (3) gaits. Novice is walk- working ranch horse riding outside the confines of an arena. The trot only. Pattern provided by show management. horse should be well-trained, relaxed, quiet, soft and cadenced at all gaits. The ideal ranch horse will travel with forward GREEN HORSE DIVISION movement and demonstrate an obvious lengthening of stride at This division is multi-discipline and is designed for horses 5 extended gaits. The horse can be ridden with light contact or on years of age and under with limited show experience. Its a relatively loose rein without requiring undue restraint, but not purpose is to recognize the project member’s skill in the training shown on a full drape of reins. The overall manners and of young horses. Judging will be 50/50 on the skills of the rider responsiveness of the ranch riding horse to make transitions in a and manners of the horse emphasizing proper handling and the smooth and correct manner, as well as the quality of the willing, controlled response of the horse. The horse should movement are of primary consideration. The ideal ranch riding show willingness to respond to the exhibitor in a calm, relaxed horse should have a natural head carriage at each gait. attitude and manner. Each horse will work individually performing the pattern provided by show management, please see Colorado 4-H Hors Show GREEN HORSE SHOWMANSHIP Rulebook for further definitions. Exhibitors are judged individually following a pattern. Emphasis is on manners, willingness, control and presentation of the SR. & INT. RANCH HORSE INDIVIDUAL COW WORK horse. Class performed in a showmanship pattern provided by A copy of the roping certification for horse being used is to be on show officials. file at the Extension office to perform the roping option in this class. GREEN HORSE PLEASURE This class combines the reining ability, stockmanship and roping This class is to be judged on quality, performance, and ability of the rider with the responsiveness of a well trained manners of the horse The horse should show willingness to cowhorse. Each exhibitor will perform individually and will be respond to the rider in a calm, relaxed attitude and manner. Rail judged on horsemanship, stockmanship and roping skills. Riders work only. must use caution in working a cow to minimize the chance of the cow being hurt. Each rider will be allowed a maximum of 3 GREEN HORSE TRAIL minutes to complete this class. The rider begins their go by Exhibitors MAY NOT enter and/or practice trail course prior to calling for a cow to be turned into the arena. Fence work has two entering the class. NO EXCEPTIONS! This class is a test of the parts: boxing and fencing the cow. Rope must be firmly attached rider’s ability to maneuver a horse through natural obstacles to the front of the saddle in a traditional safe manner.

1. Boxing: When the cow is first turned into the arena, the rider JUNIOR & LEVEL 1 BOX DRIVE Class: Exhibitors are allotted one must "box" or hold the cow at the prescribed end of the arena, not minute and forty-five seconds to complete the work. Announcer will allowing her to leave. When the rider feels that his/her horse has give a “50 seconds left” time warning. At one minute and forty-five shown the ability to hold the cow on that end, the rider then allows seconds, the announcer will call for time. Exhibitors are not required the cow to head down the fence. to use all of the allotted time, but must ride until the judge whistles the end of the run or time expires, whichever occurs first. There are 2. Fencing: The rider must turn the cow once each way. The rider four parts to the work: boxing the cow; setting up the cow and should make both turns on the same fence or may be penalized. driving it down the fence to the opposite end of the arena; boxing it There will be a center marker at the midpoint of the fence on the at the opposite end of the arena and then driving the cow past the long side of the arena. The cow must pass this center marker middle marker again. There is no expectation that the Exhibitor will before being turned back for the first time. After passing the center make a ‘fence turn,’ rather the drive down the fence demonstrates marker again, the cow is turned back for the second time. When correct position and control around the corner. going down the fence, the rider should turn the cow back before • Part One – Boxing the Cow – The rider shall ride into the arena, reaching the far end of the arena. This shows that the horse has the face the cattle entry gate, and signal for their cow to be turned into speed to catch the cow and the ability to turn the cow back. the arena. The cow shall be controlled on the entry end of the arena After the rider has turned the cow at least once each way of the for a sufficient amount of time to demonstrate the horse’s ability to fence, the rider must take down his/her rope, build a loop, track and “hold” the cow. If the cow does not immediately challenge the rate the cow, rope her and dally, releasing the breakaway honda. horse, the rider shall aggressively move in on the cow to The rider is allowed two throws. The judge will score the rider on demonstrate his horse’s ability to drive and block the cow on the how well the rope is handled, the manner in which the cow is rated, entry fence. throws and stops. In order for a catch to be legal, the loop must • Part Two - Set Up Cow and Drive Down Fence to Opposite End of pass over the cow's head. Any catch that holds after the cow looks Arena – After the cow has been controlled on the entry end of the through the loop is a legal catch. It is not necessary that the roper arena, the rider shall set the cow up for driving down the side of the catch for the exhibitor to receive a score for the roping portion. arena. • When coming out of corner, the horse shall be close However, if there is no catch, a five-point penalty will be taken from enough to cow to demonstrate control with cow against the fence. the roping score accumulated prior to the attempt to catch. Riders This distance and control should be maintained for approximately must use a breakaway honda and a 1 ½ dally, if they catch they 1/2 to 3/4 the length of arena. Rider will then stop and release the must stop or slow their horse, keeping the horse facing the cow to cow and move horse toward center of arena to set the cow up for release the breakaway honda. If the rider drops the rope, a major boxing. penalty will be assessed. The judge may blow the whistle, at any • Part Three – Boxing the Cow at Opposite End of Arena –The time, to terminate the cow work. The exhibitor should then continue Exhibitor will again control and box the cow to demonstrate the with the roping segment of the class. horse’s ability to “hold” the cow. • Part Four – Drive the Cow back down the same fence as the first If the contestant fails to attempt any part of the class, the rider will drive, past the middle marker and continue until the judge blows the receive a zero for the part of the class that was not attempted. The whistle to show completion. judge will whistle the rider off the cow if, the judge feels that the cow is being run too fast or is being abused. The judge will then assess a zero score for that portion of the event. The Judge may RANCH HORSE TRAIL blow a whistle at any time to stop the contestant's run if there is a Exhibitors MAY NOT enter and/or practice trail course prior to safety concern. Rider's lack of control, equipment failure, or entering the class. NO EXCEPTIONS! excessively wild cattle would be valid reasons to stop a run. A run This class consists of a course of at least six obstacles that is stopped for safety concerns will receive a no score. The designed to show a horse’s ability and willingness to perform judge, at his discretion, may award a rider a new cow based on normal ranch tasks. Course will require all three gaits of the following: sufficient distance to allow the quality and suitability of gaits to be judged. As each obstacle is negotiated, the judge will 1. The cow will not or cannot run evaluate the rider’s ability to handle the ranch horse through the 2. The cow will not leave the herd or the end of the arena obstacles as well as the horse’s performance. Emphasis should 3. The cow is blind or will not yield to the horse be on willingness to perform, manners, response to rider and 4. The cow leaves the arena attitude. Exhibitor may be asked to execute any appropriate test for this division including but not limited to: working a gate When working a cow, rider may hold onto the cantle or the horn of mounted; working a gate unmounted; demonstrate building and the saddle and shall not be penalized for doing so. swinging a loop at any gait; demonstrate swinging and throwing Individual Cow Work will be run immediately following Ranch a loop at a roping dummy or steer head; water hazards; drag a Horsemanship, at the conclusion of the horsemanship pattern, log; ground tie or hobble; remove, carry and/or place an object the contestant will call for cattle. such as a slicker; dismount, unbridle, rebridle and remount. Refer to Rule book for appropriate attire and tack. Pattern contestant will signal the release of the animal. The contestant is provided by show management. responsible for either the head or heel catch. The contestant catch must be made in the three minute time limit. The helper’s job will STEER DAUBING be to hold the herd, help set up the animal for the catch, and to No Cross Entering with Steer Stopping. No roping certificate follow instruction of the contestant in either heading, heeling, or required. A roping box with barrier are required elements of this ground work. Scoring will be based on a score of 70 with plus or class. minus points up to five in each of 7 criteria; Horsemanship: The rider backs up into the heading box with a 4- foot daubing 1. Control stick dipped in paint. The rider signals readiness for the steer 2. Horse demeanor and rides after the steer upon its release. The rider must leave 3. Stockmanship paint on the steer in back of the shoulder, than raise the stick to Points will be awarded for control of the horse. The ranch roping call for time. Score line shall be 3-4 feet less than length of box horse should be quiet and responsive allowing the rider to take their depending on cattle speed. One animal will be run by a non- shots and be accepting to the rope. The rider and horse should be contestant to demonstrate the settings prior to class beginning. quiet in the herd and show a level of stockmanship in cattle handling. No loping is allowed by the contestant horse. If the horse Steer must be marked within set markers, once he crosses lopes a 10 point penalty will be accessed unless by judge’s opinion outside the marker, steer may not be pursued. This event has a it is for an issue of safety. 30 second time limit. A barrier will be utilized in this class. A 10 Rope and Dally: second penalty for broken barrier disqualifications: 4. Build and swing loop A. Violating general rules. 5. Catch and difficulty B. Daubing the steer at any point in front of the shoulder 6. Dally and control Points will be awarded for proficiency with the rope. Including but RANCH STEER STOPPING not limited to build and swinging the loop. Accuracy of throw and A copy of the roping certification for horse being used is to be on ability to catch. Ability to safely dally the rope and control the cow. file at the Extension office to enter this class. No cross entering Points will also be awarded for difficulty of the shot. The contestant with Steer Daubing. can choose to either head or heel the cow. Each missed shot will Exhibitor should demonstrate their knowledge of cattle and their be penalized by two points. ability to control the horse. The judge will score the rider on how 7. Hold for Ground Work. well the rope is handled, the manner in which the cow is rated, Points will be awarded for the ability to safely hold the dallies of the throws and stops. In order for a catch to be legal, the loop must rope and control the cow for either the helper to heel the cow and/ pass over the cow's head. Any catch that holds after the cow looks or for the ground work to be performed. If contestant does not have through the loop is a legal catch. The horse will be judged on its an advanced level roping certificate, he must use a breakaway manners while standing behind the barrier, its rate of speed while hondo and in that case there can be no points awarded for criteria chasing the steer, and the ability to stop and turn the steer to face it 6 & 7. once the animal is roped, the 4-H project member entered in steer stopping is required to demonstrate many of the same skills seen in RANCH CUTTING heading competition. However, there are no heelers in steer Class to be judged on the ability of the rider to work a single stopping. If the rider fails to catch the horns or neck of the steer cow by first separating it from the herd, then driving it to the within two minutes or two loops he receives a not time. Steer must middle of the arena and holding it to demonstrate the rider's be caught within set markers, once he crosses outside the marker, ability to work the cow and lastly, driving the cow down the steer may not be pursued. This event has a 30 second time limit arena and into a pen. a. Riders must use caution, in working a cow, to minimize the RANCH ROPING chance of the cow being hurt. A copy of the roping certification for horse being used is to be on b. Minimum number of cattle in the herd shall be ten. file at the Extension office to enter this class. c. Cattle may be either numbered or un-numbered. If numbered, The purpose of this event is to demonstrate horse control, cattle the numbers need to be easily seen by both exhibitor and control and ability to safely catch and secure cattle similar to a judge. Note: If a cow is lost back to the herd, it is a five point ranch environment. The class will have a set number of cattle that penalty. If using unnumbered cattle, and the exhibitor switches are numbered and held in a herd. The contestant will be given the cows, it will be considered "quitting the cow" and an additional number of the animal and time will start when the contestant five point penalty will be assessed. crosses the start line and will have three minutes for the catch. The d. The contestant will be assisted by two turn back riders who animal is headed and heeled then is secured on the ground by the can also work as herd-holders, while the contestant separates helpers. The head loop will be removed and placed on both front the cow from the herd. feet and the heel loop will be placed on both hind feet by the e. Cattle will be located at one end of the arena. A pen with a helpers. When the animal is secured and all riders mounted the wing will be located on the side fence near the far end of the arena. The wing will stretch to the inside of the arena. A TIMED EVENTS DIVISION marker will be placed in the arena with a variable distance of Refer to rule book for pattern and specific rules 20-40 feet from the side of the arena and the corner of the No novice division entrants will be allowed to compete in timed pen. The marker is to be on the same side of the events arena as the pen. Helmet Policy: A certified equestrian helmet with safety f. There is a 2 ½ minute Time limit. A verbal notification given harness fastened in place is required for gymkhana (TIMED) when 1 minute remains in the run. Time begins when the rider events. crosses a time line, just prior to entering the herd. The cow's number is then called. The rider will quietly separate his/her BARRELS numbered cow from the herd and begin their work in the order Three barrels shall be placed 75 feet apart in a triangle as described above. formation. Crossing the start and finish line must be between g. Show management may supply two turn back riders, or an barrels #1 and #2. Rider must circle each barrel in a cloverleaf exhibitor may supply their own turnback riders. If an exhibitor pattern starting with either barrel #1 or #2. serves as a turnback rider for someone else, he or she may use the horse that they are competing on, or they may use a POLES different horse. Six poles shall be placed 21 feet apart with the first pole set 21 h. When satisfied that the rider has proven the ability to keep the feet from the start/finish line. Rider shall ride up one side of cow from returning to the herd, the rider will notify the turnback poles, weave through poles, weave back up through poles and rider(s) to move out of position and to the sides of the arena, return down the opposite side from the start of the run so as to allow the contestant to drive the cow by them. After being called off, the turnback riders can no longer assist the GOAT TYING rider. However, the turnback riders shall continue to hold the Two judges required for this event. The goat is tethered on a 10 herd, to prevent migration away from the end of the pen. ft rope at far end of the arena. Rider rides to the goat, i. The rider will drive the cow down the arena and into the pen. dismounts and ties any three legs. The rider than raises hands The cow must be driven between the fence and the marker. A to signify time and backs away from the goat. Tie must stay rider will be assessed a 5 point penalty, if the rider does not intact for six (6) seconds drive the cow between the marker and the corner of the pen, prior to penning. If the cow passes on the wrong side of the FLAG RACE marker, the rider can bring her back and then push her back Two 55 gal drums will be placed 100 feet apart, if arena toward the pen on the correct side of the marker, if time allows. permits, and 100 feet from start/finish line. A 5 gal bucket filled It is not necessary for the rider to pass between the fence and with appropriate material should be placed on top of each drum. the marker. a. The rider starts with one flag in hand and deposits it in j. After each rider works, the herd must be centered before the container A, proceeds to container B, removes the flag next rider begins his/her work. The judge shall indicate when from container B and rides to the finish line. the herd is sufficiently centered for the next rider to begin. b. OR, the rider starts with flag in one hand and places the flag in container B and removes the flag from container A Oval arena. Each line represents a panel. Can be either 12- and proceeds to finish line. or 16-foot-long panels, as long as all are consistent. This is drawn where cattle would be on the left end of the arena. KEYHOLE RACE The rider crosses the start line, rides through the four standing poles, turns the horse around either direction then rides back through the four standing poles and across the finish line. The neck of the keyhole is 6 feet wide and 6 feet long, the opening of the keyhole is 20 foot diameter, made out of lime or flour. Disqualification for stepping on or over white line, 5 second penalty for each pole knocked over.

BBREAKAWAY ROPING This class does NOT count towards ANY highpoint award standings. All ages will show together. Roping certificate must be on file. Barrier will be used. 30 second-time limit. May use two loops, if two are carried, within the time limit. Contestant may not build a loop in the arena. Please see rule book for complete rules.

WESTERN & GREEN HORSE WRITTEN TEST Weld County Fair Horse Show Class # Class Name July 26th, 27th, 28th 33 Sr Written Test (ages 15 & over) Following BBQ Planned class order. Changes may occur due to unforeseen 34 Int Written Test (ages 13-14) Following BBQ circumstances. Please listen for announcements. Written Tests generally 35 Jr Written Test (ages 11-12) Following BBQ given @ lunch break, at management discretion. 36 Pre-Jr Written Test (ages 8-10) Following BBQ 37 Nov Written Test Following BBQ MONDAY JULY 26TH Check In: 8:30-9:30 Classes start: 10:00 am WESTERN DIVISION Class # Class Name Class # Class Name Location 1 Open Halter Mares (5 years & under) 38 Sr Pleasure (ages 15 & over) 2 Open Halter Mares (6 years & over) 39 Int Pleasure (ages 13-14) 3 Open Halter Geldings (5 years & under) 40 Jr Pleasure (ages 11-12) 4 Open Halter Geldings (6 years & over) 41 Pre-Jr Pleasure (ages 8-10) 42 Nov Pleasure (Walk/Trot) 43 Sr Horsemanship (ages 15 & over) WESTERN SHOWMANSHIP DIVISION 44 Int Horsemanship (ages 13-14) Class # Class Name Location 45 Jr Horsemanship (ages 11-12) 5 Sr Showmanship (ages 15 & over) Arena A* 46 Pre-Jr Horsemanship (ages 8-10) 6 Int Showmanship (ages 13-14) Arena A* 47 Nov Horsemanship (Walk/Trot) 7 Jr Showmanship (ages 11-12) Arena B* 48 Sr Western Riding (ages 15 & over) 8 Pre-Jr Showmanship (ages 8-10) Arena B* 49 Int Western Riding (ages 13-14) 9 Nov Showmanship Arena B* 50 Jr Western Riding (ages 11-12) 51 Pre-Jr Western Riding (ages 8-10) ENGLISH DIVISION 52 Sr Reining (ages 15 & over) Main* 53 Int Reining (ages 13-14) Main* Class # Class Name Location 54 Jr Reining (ages 11-12) Warm-up* 10 Sr Written Test (ages 13 & over) Grandstands 55 Pre-Jr Reining (ages 8-10) Warm-up* 11 Jr Written Test (12 & under) Grandstands 56 Nov Reining (Walk/Trot) Warm-up* 12 Nov Written Test Grandstands 57 Sr Trail (ages 15 & over) ** 13 Sr Showmanship (ages 13 & Over) Arena A* 58 Int Trail (ages 13-14) ** 14 Jr Showmanship (ages 12 & Under) Arena B* 59 Jr Trail (ages 11-12) ** 15 Nov Showmanship Arena B* 60 Pre-Jr Trail (ages 8-10) ** 16 Sr Pleasure (ages 13 & Over) 61 Nov Trail (Walk/Trot) ** 17 Jr Pleasure (ages 12 & Under) *Classes 52-56 will run concurrently 18 Nov Pleasure (Walk/Trot) ** Trail run at will and completed by noon 19 Sr Equitation (Not to jump) (ages 13 & Over) 20 Jr Equitation (Not to jump) (ages 12 & Under) 21 Nov Equitation (Walk/Trot Not to jump) TIMED EVENTS DIVISION 22 Sr Riding Control (ages 13 & over) Warm Up Arena* Timed Events will not start before 3:00 pm 23 Jr Riding Control (ages 12 & under) Warm Up Arena* Class # Class Name Location 24 Jr Show Hack (ages 12 & under) Main* 62 Sr Barrels (ages 15 & over) 25 Sr Show Hack (ages 13 & over) Main* 63 Int Barrels (ages 13-14) 26 Jr Schooling Equitation over obstacles 64 Jr Barrels (ages 11-12) 27 Sr Schooling Equitation over obstacles 65 Pre-Jr Barrels (ages 8-10) 28 Open Hunter Hack 66 Sr Flag Race (ages 15 & over) 29 Open English Equitation over jumps 67 Int Flag Race (ages 13-14) * Classes 5-9 Classes 13-15 & Classes 22-25 will run concurrently 68 Jr Flag Race (ages 11-12) 69 Pre-Jr Flag Race (ages 8-10) TUESDAY JULY 27TH 70 Sr Written Test (ages 15 & over) Check In: 6:30-7:30 am Classes start 8:00 am 71 Int Written Test (ages 13-14) 72 Jr Written Test (ages 11-12) GREEN HORSE DIVISION 73 Int Written Test (ages 13-14) Class # Class Name 74 Jr Written Test (ages 11-12) 30 Open Green Horse Showmanship 75 Pre-Jr Written Test (ages 8-10) 31 Open Green Horse Under Saddle 76 Sr Keyhole (ages 15 & over) 32 Open Green Horse Trail 77 Int Keyhole (ages 13-14) 78 Jr Keyhole (ages 11-12) 79 Pre-Jr Keyhole (ages 8-10) 80 Pre-Jr Poles (ages 8-10) Arena B* 81 Jr Poles (ages 11-12) Arena B* Class # Class Name Location 82 Int Poles (ages 13-14) Arena B* 83 Sr Poles (ages 15 & over) Arena B* THANK YOU 2020 84 Sr Goat Tying (ages 15 & over) Arena A* 4-H & FFA HORSE SHOW AWARD 85 Int Goat Tying (ages 13-14) Arena A* 86 Jr Goat Tying (ages 11-12) Arena A* & PROGAM SPONSORS: 87 Pre-Jr Goat Tying (ages 8-10) Arena A* 88 (Open) DIAMOND SPONSORS ($750+) * Classes 80-87 will run concurrently Highpoint Resources Kerbs Dairy WEDNESDAY, JULY 28TH Terry & Marilyn Roth RANCH HORSE DIVISION Check In: 6:00-6:45am Classes start 7:00 am PLATINUM SPONSORS ($350+) Class # Class Name Location Carroll Construction 89 Sr Ind Cow Work (ages 15 & over) Civeo Corporation 90 Int Ind Cow Work (ages 12 -14) Countryside Veterinary 91 Jr Box Drive (ages 8-11) Dairy Tech 92 Level 1 Box Drive Class Farmers Bank of Ault 93 Sr Ranch Cutting (ages 15 & over) Gibbs Construction 94 Int Ranch Cutting (ages 12-14) J9 Crop Insurance 95 Jr Ranch Cutting (ages 8-11) Rocky Mountain Electric 96 Level 1 Ranch Cutting 97 Sr Ranch Roping (ages 15 & over) Silver Peaks Accounting Services 98 Int Ranch Roping (ages 12-14) 99 Jr Ranch Roping (ages 8-11) GOLD SPONSORS ($200+) 100 Sr Steer Stopping (ages 15 & over) Carr Family 101 Int Steer Stopping (ages 12-14) Matt Halverson Family 102 Jr Steer Stopping (ages 8-11) Joseph Feeds 103 Sr Steer Daubing (ages 15 & over) Tim Seltzer Family 104 Int Steer Daubing (ages 12-14) Tru-Bilt Trailers 105 Jr Steer Daubing (ages 8-11) Weaber Family 106 Jr Trail (ages 8-11) NE Trail Area* 107 Int Trail (ages 12-14) NE Trail Area* 109 Sr Trail (ages 15 & over) NE Trail Area* SILVER SPONSORS ($100+) 109 Level 1 Trail NE Trail Area* Tammy Killip 110 Level 1 Ranch Riding Warm Up Arena* Lovell Family 111 Sr Ranch Riding (ages 15 & over) Warm Up Arena* Schaffner Farrier Service 112 Int Ranch Riding (ages 12-14) Warm Up Arena* Sunset Ridge Equine Services 113 Jr Ranch Riding (ages 8-11) Warm Up Arena* Zacharias Family 114 Sr Written Test (ages 15 & over) 115 Int Written Test (ages 12-14) 116 Jr Written Test (ages 8-11) 117 Level 1 Written Test** * Classes 104-107 & 108-111 will run concurrently starting @ 7:00am

Thank You 2021 Weld County

4-H Horse Advisory Council Members: Teresa Johnson, Horse Show Superintendent Kim Eastwood, 4-H Youth Agent

Matt Carroll, President YOUTH MEMBERS Susan Stambaugh-Pointer, Secretary Teagan Joseph-Vice President Deb Bokelman Izzy Bokelman Mike Culbertson Sarina Bink Keri Dennison Micaiah Culbertson Jim Gibbs Emelia Dennison Jessica Gonifas, Treasurer Nicholas Gonifas Christa Nerone Paige Pointer Wade Shoemaker Celie Tharp Mary Tharp