READ THIS CAREFULLY! PINE COUNTY 4-H. Horse Project Handbook

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1 PINE COUNTY 4-H Horse Project Handbook READ THIS CAREFULLY! YOU MUST SIGN THE PINE COUNTY 4-H HORSE PROJECT HANDBOOK LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING (SECTION 22) TO INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MATERIAL. TURN THE SIGNED PAGE INTO ONE OF THE 4-H HORSE PROJECT LEADERS OR EXTENSION OFFICE BY THE JULY 1ST REGISTRATION DEADLINE. A $15.00 YEARLY FEE ($20.00 FAMILY) IS DUE TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE BY JULY 1 st OF THE CURRENT YEAR. Checks should be made out to Pine County 4-H. Please contact the Extension Office if you have a problem paying this fee. (WAIVED FOR 2016) Please note: 4-H members who fail to meet the May 15th enrollment, animal identification, or July 1 st County Fair deadlines are not eligible for Champion Awards or State Horse Show Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent postconsumer waste material. Page 1

2 SECTION 1: PURPOSE OF THE PINE COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM... 3 SECTION 2: PINE COUNTY 4-H HORSE CHARTER... 3 SECTION 3: HORSE PROJECT OVERVIEW.. 3 SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS TO SHOW... 5 SECTION 5: GENERAL HORSE SHOW RULES... 5 SECTION 6: CLOTHING & ATTIRE... 6 SECTION 7: HEALTH CHECK RULES... 6 SECTION 8: BARN/EXHIBITOR RULES... 6 SECTION 9: STALLING... 7 SECTION 10: SIGNIFICANCE OF RIBBONS... 7 SECTION 11: GUIDELINES FOR CLASS DIVISIONS... 8 SECTION 12: HIGH POINT & STATE HORSE SHOW RULES AND POINTS... 8 SECTION 13: OTHER CLASSES AND PROGRAMS... 9 SECTION 14: SHOWMANSHIP & ROUND ROBIN SECTION 15: STATE TRIP WINNER RULES AND REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16: CAMPING & PARKING SECTION 17: GRIEVANCES 13 SECTION 18: SCHOLARSHIPS SECTION 19: FUNDRAISING SECTION 20: CLOVERBUDS 14 SECTION 21: SHOW SCHEDULE SECTION 22: 4-H PROJECT UNDERSTANDING LETTER SECTION 23: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.. 16 SECTION 24: ADDITIONAL USEFUL INFORMATION. 18 SECTION 25: CLINIC SCHEDULE...19 Page 2

3 SECTION 1: PURPOSE OF THE PINE COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM Pine County 4-H reaffirms that the purpose and objective of the 4-H program is the positive development of youth. Projects and activities are a part of the 4-H program that enhances each individual s personal development. Parents, adult leaders, and youth leaders should be reminded of this overall purpose. Events such as the county fair should be considered one aspect of youth development rather than the purpose of the 4-H program. Because the county fair is a complex activity, rules, regulations, and policies are not all encompassing. The Pine County 4-H Staff will have final say in any rule clarification. SECTION 2: PINE COUNTY 4-H HORSE CHARTER The 4-H Horse Project mission is to help young people become self-directed, productive and contributing members of society. More specifically, its objectives are to help young people: Develop leadership abilities, build character, and assume citizenship responsibilities. Develop pride of owning a horse or pony and being responsible for its management. Develop an appreciation of horseback riding as a healthy and wholesome form of recreation. Increase knowledge of safety precautions needed to prevent injury to themselves & others. Promote greater love for animals and a humane attitude toward them. Be better prepared for citizenship responsibilities by working in groups and supporting community horse projects and activities. Teach good sportsmanship in a friendly, competitive atmosphere. SECTION 3: HORSE PROJECT OVERVIEW Project Development Committee (PDC) Meetings will be held on the last Wednesday in the months of September, January, March and May. These meetings are for 4-H members and their families Meetings will be run by the youth and conducted using basic parliamentary procedure as established by the PDC. Elections for President, Vice President and Secretary will be held annually in January. Dues are $15 for a single child membership, $20 for a family membership. This is a sponsorship that must be paid by July 1st. 4-H members may choose to find a sponsor or pay it themselves. Sponsors will be recognized during the Pine County Fair. (WAIVED FOR 2016) The yearly program for the horse project will be decided by the youth and adults at the fall meeting. Page 3

4 TYPICAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS September October. January March.. May.. June July August. State Horse Show, PDC Meeting Horse PDC Fundraiser Show Fundraising BINGO PDC Meeting - Elections Winter Round Up PDC Meeting Mandatory Meetings (Ethics & Handbook) ID s and Coggins Due Ride Nights Start Verndale MQHA Boot Camp Annual Fee Due (WAIVED 2016) Fair Registrations Due Ride Nights and Clinics Mandatory Barn Set Up and Meeting Mandatory Interviews Pine County Fair & Horse Show There may be changes and updates to the calendar as needed. Please watch the Facebook Page, 4-H Newsletter, Pine County Extension Website and check e- mails for upcoming activities or changes! Page 4

5 SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS TO SHOW Each 4-H members must identify and enter all 4-H project horses in their 4HOnline by the May 15th deadline. You may ID as many horses as you would like. Late IDed horses or substitutes may show but are not eligible for champion awards or the State 4-H Horse Show trips. All horses IDed must have proof of a current negative Coggins test. Proof of negative Coggins may be uploaded to the 4Honline system when you ID your horse and is recommended to do so by the May 15 ID deadline, but must be submitted by July 1st. Before participating in any Pine County 4-H horse activity, you must have a current negative Coggins uploaded to 4HOnline. If the Coggins expires anytime during 4-H horse activities, it is your responsibility to provide the new documentation of a negative Coggins before your animal is able to participate in any 4-H events. Horses not having a negative Coggins will not be allowed onto the grounds for any event. All 4-H members must have signed and turned in the PINE COUNTY 4-H HORSE PROJECT HANDBOOK LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING by the July 1 st Fair Registration deadline. All Fair Registration forms must be received at the Extension Office on or before July 1st, of the current year by, 4:30 p.m. $15.00/$20.00 Membership Fee paid by July 1st. (WAIVED FOR 2016) SECTION 5: GENERAL HORSE SHOW RULES Members must own or lease the horse/pony being shown. All 4-Hers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted. The same horse may be used by more than one member as long as all requirements for identification, record keeping and care are met by all members using the animal. Horses that are IDed by more than one 4-Her may NOT be ridden by more than one rider in each division (Advanced, Intermediate, and Beginner). Participants may exhibit two horses (not counting training), but can only show one horse per discipline (English, Games or Western). Examples: 1) If you bring two horses you can ride one in Western Pleasure classes and the other in Games. 2) If you bring two horses you can ride one in English classes and one in Western classes. All exhibitors must have their horses under control at all times. The gate must be closed before starting the class. Riders will not be allowed to leave the ring until their horses are walking and under control. Riders having difficulties in the ring and desiring to leave should request permission to be excused from the ring master or judge. Show management reserves the right to refuse an exhibitor entry into any class or event if they deem that entry unsafe for the exhibitor or other exhibitors or animals. All show officials have the authority and must dismiss from the ring any entry that is unruly or not in sufficient control for the safety of the handler or other exhibitors. Good sportsmanship must be exhibited at all times. Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct for Youth and Parents will be followed. Upon completion of the class, 4-H members, parents, or other persons may not approach or communicate with the judge without prior consent of the show committee chair. If you have questions for the judge, the show committee chair will be happy to coordinate a conversation with the judge. Page 5

6 Cruel or rough handling of horses will not be allowed at any show or event. A horse and exhibitor may be excused from the ring, show, or event for lack of control, cruelty, rough handling, or unsportsmanlike conduct. The 4-H judge has the right to disqualify anyone mistreating an animal or demonstrating unsportsmanlike conduct. The show committee and the presiding 4-H judge have the right to combine classes of five (5) or less or split classes due to size. You will be judged with your grade appropriate class. SECTION 6: CLOTHING & ATTIRE Western horse class exhibitors must wear western boots, pants, western hat, dress or western long sleeve shirt and belt. Chaps may be worn in the western pleasure class only. Game class exhibitors must wear western boots, pants, western hat, dress or western long sleeved shirt and belt. No whips, quirts or crops to be used in game classes. A 2 wide leather bat may be used in games. English class exhibitors must wear English style blouse or shirt, breeches or riding pants, high boots, hard hat and hunt coat. SECTION 7: HEALTH CHECK RULES AT THE COUNTY FAIR No horse shall be allowed on the fairgrounds before 4:00 Wednesday night of the County Fair. Horses shall not be put in the stall until checked by a Barn Supervisor. Horses must be haltered at all times while stalled. The official fair veterinarian shall refuse admission to any horse exhibiting symptoms of any infectious or communicable disease. He/She is the final authority on the condition of the horse. Horses ordered to be removed by the vet will be kept in a designated quarantine area until removed. Quarantined horses will be removed within a reasonable amount of time. Should your horse require veterinarian care after hours during the fair, it is the responsibility of the owner to pay for any vet call fees. Drugs 1. The use of any stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer, local anesthetic, psychotropic (mood and/or behavior altering) substance, or drug which might affect the performance of a horse and/or pony (stimulants and/or depressants are defined as substances which stimulate or depress the cardiovascular, respiratory or central nervous systems), or any metabolite and/or analogue of any such substance or drug is prohibited. 2. The use of phenylbutazone is allowed providing that the maximum permitted plasma concentration does not exceed 15.0 micrograms per milliliter, and the maximum permitted trace level is 2.0 micrograms per milliliter. SECTION 8: BARN/EXHIBITOR RULES These rules are established and enforced for the safety of 4-H members and the public at the fair. Failure to abide by these rules will result in the loss of premiums and removal from the show and/or the forfeiture of Champion and State Trip Awards. The barn is to be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Barn may close earlier, at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor, due to safety concerns for the animals. Page 6

7 Exhibitors must ride in the arena and designated warm-up area only. Horses must be ridden with a bridle or hackamore and a saddle. No riding bareback. No allowing of friends to ride. All riders will wear boots, pants and helmet. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY WHILE RIDING YOUR HORSE AT ANY 4- H HORSE PROJECT FUNCTION. Horses must be fed, watered and stalls cleaned at least 3 times a day. Horses must be exercised daily and taken out of there stall at least once per day. All manure removed from the barn is to be placed in the designated dumpster to the west of the barn. 4-H members are expected to honor the County Fair Board Rules including stall maintenance, cleanup, animals staying in place until 4:00 p.m Sunday, animal health rules etc. Should you not follow these rules or pull out early, you agree to forfeit all premiums and State Fair Trips. No smoking or use of alcohol. There is no Smoking allowed in the Barn by Adults. No riding in the barn. No riding double. No talking on the phone or texting while mounted on a horse. ALL parents and/or families are expected to help during the show on Thursday as well as work one or more Barn shifts during the fair. Shifts will depend on number of families enrolled. SECTION 9: STALLING Stall assignments will be assigned by the barn supervisor. Priority of the larger stalls will be given to larger horses when possible. Training program, Challenged Rider and Cloverbud horses will not require a stall if they are only present for the day, but if stalls are available, they are encouraged to stay. After the fair, stalls are to be returned to the same (or better) conditions before use. Stalls have to be checked out by the barn supervisor prior to leaving. No one is to leave until ALL stalls have been checked and cleaned. SECTION 10: SIGNIFICANCE OF 4-H RIBBONS When the work of 4-H members is judged in 4-H programs or events, the Danish system of awards is used. Unlike other systems that select the one best or rank the top winners, this system rewards all youth who reach a standard level of quality. 4-H premium ribbon (color) placings are used to indicate the judge s opinion. Keep in mind that each judge may have a different opinion, placing, and judging style. The judge s decision of placing and points (score) are final. A Blue ribbon is awarded when the performance meets all class requirements. There were few flaws and the performance was well above minimum standards. A Red ribbon is awarded when the performance meets most of the class requirements. The performance was above minimum standards, but there is room for improvement. A White ribbon is awarded when the performance fails to meet the class requirements. The performance was below minimum standards. There were significant flaws and there is considerable room for improvement. Page 7

8 SECTION 11: GUIDELINES FOR CLASS DIVISIONS Classes at the county fair are designed to accommodate all experience levels of the 4-H member. Novice Any rider who has never received a blue ribbon in a recognized Horse Show, Breed Show, County Fair or WSCA show in the class for which they are registered. Novices are not eligible for the State 4-H Horse Show. Novice members may NOT enter the training project. Beginner Completed 3 rd, 4 th or 5 th grade. Not eligible for State 4-H Horse Show. Beginners can choose to ride in either the regular classes, in the walk-trot classes, or lead line classes. Intermediate Completed 6 th, 7 th or 8 th grade. Eligible for the State 4-H Horse Show. Advanced - Completed 9 th grade or up. Eligible for the State 4-H Horse Show. SECTION 12: HIGH POINT AND STATE HORSE SHOW TRIP RULES & POINT SYSTEM The State Horse Show trips are a reward, not only for the horse/rider performance but for the participation and contributions to the Pine County Horse Project and the Horse program as a whole. Only Advanced and Intermediate age divisions qualify for State Fair Trips. Number of trips may change due to enrollment numbers. Point system for State Show Western Pleasure Trip (2 awarded): 6 points for 1 st place. 5 points for 2 nd place, 4 points for 3 rd place, 3 points for 4 th place and so on. Points are counted on BLUE premium placings only. Points will be counted for Showmanship at Halter, Western Pleasure & Western Horsemanship. Point system for the State Show English Trip (1 awarded): 6 points for 1 st place. 5 points for 2 nd place, 4 points for 3 rd place, 3 points for 4 th place and so on. Points will be counted for English Pleasure and English Equitation. Intermediate and Advanced age divisions will be combined for State Fair Qualifications. Point system for the State Games Trip (2 awarded) 6 points for 1 st place. 5 points for 2 nd place, 4 points for 3 rd place, 3 points for 4 th place and so on. A knock will result in a 3 second penalty, not a disqualification. Any broken pattern will result in a disqualification. Points will be counted for Barrels, Jumping Figure 8, Key Hole and Pole Weaving. Straight Times across the board will be used to determine State Fair Points. Trail Class is counted at the State Level. It is NOT counted in our County points for State. If you win a Pleasure Trip to State and received a blue premium in Trail, you could be eligible for a State Page 8

9 Trail Trip. Trail Trips are given to the highest Blue Premiums first in both English and Western Pleasure. Should any additional trips be received, they will be awarded based on the highest percentage of participation in each discipline. In the event that a bonus trip is received, a vote will take place at the horse barn meeting (all youth currently enrolled in the horse project may vote on how the trip will be used. In the case of a tie in points, the State Horse Show trip will go to the 4-her with the first blues. If still a tie, the 4-Her with the most 2 nd blues, then 3 rd blues. County Fair Grand & Reserve Points will use the following classes for points: Western Pleasure Showmanship at Halter, Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship and Trail. English English Pleasure & English Equitation Games Barrels, Poles, Jumping Figure 8, Key Hole and Pole Weaving A County Fair Overall Grand and Reserve Grand Prize will be awarded in each of the 3 disciplines. Each age division, except Novice, is eligible for this prize. In the event of a tie, the Prize will be given to the rider with the most blue premiums. All awards and trips will be announced and the ceremony held Friday of the fair, prior to Music in Motion. SECTION 13: OTHER CLASSES AND PROGRAMS AVAILABLE Music in Motion Music in Motion is a version of freestyle riding, somewhere between free style dressage and free style reining. 4-Hers ride to music they have chosen, in a pattern they have created. The rider will create a routine that demonstrates their skills, creativity and entertains the audience. Riders will be evaluated on technical correctness of their moves and the creativity of their performance. Riders can ride under either English or Western tack and create a pattern of moves that shows off their horses best gaits and their own personality. Riders must be enrolled in the Horse Project. Music must be at least 2 minutes long and under 5 minutes. Music is to be provided to the committee on a disc, labeled with the riders name before the class begins. A program card which includes a listing of your program moves, in order, along with a 2 sentence introduction for the announcer to introduce you into the arena MUST be turned into the Committee by Friday Morning of the show. Each routine must include the following compulsory moves, based upon age group. Compulsory Moves Page 9 Novice Must: Walk, Trot, Back 3 steps and 180 degree turn. May: Simple lead change, figure 8 (walk or trot) circle, lope or canter Beginner Must: Walk, Trot, Back 3 steps, 180 degree turn, figure 8 (walk or trot) May: Simple lead change, lope or canter Intermediate Must: Walk, trot, lope/canter, back 6 steps, and 360 degree turn. May: Simple lead change, side pass, reverse on the rail

10 Advanced Western Pleasure Must: Walk/trot/lope, 180 & 360 degree turn, side pass to right and left, bend at large and small circles, simple lead change or flying lead change, back 6 steps. Advanced English Riders Must: Walk/trot/canter, 180 & 360 degree turn, side pass to the right and left, bend at large and small circles, simple lead changes or flying lead change, back 6 steps. Horse Training Project The Minnesota 4-H Horse Training Program has been designed to challenge and help you train your untrained horse using a step-by-step process. All training must be done by the 4-H member. Each step builds on the previous one. As you work through the steps to become more proficient at training horses, you will develop skills that will be of use to you later in life. State 4-H Horse Show trips are awarded in this program. The horse must be brought to the county fair for this class and, if stalling is not available, return home the same day (unless the training horse is the 4-Hers regular project horse). State training rules are available at Horse Training Record Book - Bring your Minnesota 4-H Horse Member Training Record Book completed, signed and ready to be evaluated. You must have this in order to exhibit - no exceptions. Training booklets are available at H/projects/animal-science/horse/docs/horse-training-project-book.pdf Judging - The 4-H member will be evaluated based on the steps (1-5) they have completed. Questions will be asked by the judge at the 4-Hers current knowledge level. Step 1 - Relates to exhibitors basic knowledge of the horse. Step 2 - Relates to more in-depth knowledge of the horse. Step 3 - Relates to health and breeding knowledge. Step 4 - Relates to management and training. Step 5 - Relates to 4-H Master Training steps using a goal and going through a training process with horse. Horses will be judged on a totally individual basis according to what each 4-H member thinks their horse is capable of doing. A reasonable explanation for the level of training of your horse is very important. You will be asked to show your horse's training level as well as anything extra you consider important. Your horse should be very clean, clipped and well groomed. You, as an exhibitor, should also be well groomed. Be prepared to describe your horse's feeding program and its cost. You may take two years to complete a training step. You are not allowed to show at a step until you have completed that step. Once you show at a certain step, you will NOT be allowed to show at the same step, with the same horse again. (For example: If you showed at step 4 last year, you must move on to step 5 this year.) Challenged Rider The Challenged Rider Classes are open to any individual whom, due to physical or mental conditions, are unable to show or ride a horse without the assistance of another. All other 4-H Page 10

11 horse Program rules will be followed including tack and clothing. If the 4-H er is using another 4- H ers horse, it must have a current ID and Coggins on file at the Regional Office. Hippology Hippology is a competitive team and individual event where 4-Hers display their knowledge of horses through four phases of competition at the MN State 4-H Horse Show: examination, judging, team problem, and stations. Four teams of 3 or 4 members, along with two individuals, are able to represent Pine County at the State Show, and members are selected at the Horse Project State Show Meeting. For more information visit the state website at: H/projects/animalscience/horse/events/docs/hippologyhandbook.pdf Dan Patch Dan Patch is a competition held by the Minnesota 4-H State Horse Project that focuses on youth in 10th through one year past 12th grade at the start of the contest year, with the Youth Leadership program intended for youth in 6th through 9th grade at the same time. The Dan Patch Award Program focuses on 4-H members in the Horse Project who have excelled in youth leadership both within 4-H and in their community. This award is based on the individual's overall achievement, leadership, and service. An application, portfolio, and resume must be submitted by April 1st, and the top 24 applicants are then invited to phase two of the competition, where an individual interview, team interview, and horse industry presentation are conducted and judged. One winner is then selected each year, along with a runner-up, second runner-up and seven other finalists, to represent their counties at the Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show, stall in the center aisle of the Horse Barn and be able to enter any class in which they received a blue ribbon at their county show. Additional state trips are also awarded to one individual in each of 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade. For more information on the Dan Patch Competition, visit the MN State 4-H Horse Project website at Horse Bowl Horse Bowl is a knowledge bowl contest between 4-Hers on two teams, and aims to increase the education level of 4-Hers in relation to horses and is a fun way to learn about horses. The 4-Hers develop other skills such as teamwork, study skills, and confidence in speaking. The questions are taken from a set group of reference materials. Teams compete in two divisions, Junior (3rd -8th grade) and Senior (4th-13th grade) and may include three to six members, although only four actively compete at a time. All teams representing Pine County must attend the same regional contest (held annually in March). Top teams from each regional contest advance to the state contest in April. Horse Related Exhibit All 4-H horse project members exhibiting a horse may also exhibit an educational display on horse safety, health, nutrition, housing or any other horse-related topic. See guidelines for displays in the Horse section in the 4-H fair premium book. The 4-Her must enter their exhibit at General Entry Day on Wednesday of the fair, at the 4-H exhibit building on the east end of the fairgrounds between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Page 11

12 SECTION 14: SHOWMANSHIP AND ROUND ROBIN The top senior showperson in each specie area has the opportunity to take part in the Round Robin Showmanship Contest which takes place on Sunday at 9:00 a.m in the livestock arena. If you won showmanship in two areas, you must pick one species and the reserve champion will represent the other area. Participants cannot show their own animal. Each showperson will show and be evaluated with each of the other nine species. Participants will be judged on their knowledge of each species, handling and showing of each animal, appearance of the showperson, and attitude and responsiveness of each showman. The Round Robin Showmanship Champion will be announced at the conclusion of the round robin show. If you decide not to participate, the reserve champion showperson will be asked to represent that specie. SECTION 15: STATE TRIP WINNERS AND EXHIBITOR RULES AND REQUIREMENTS To be eligible to win a trip to the State Horse Show, the 4-H member must complete the following requirements (requirements to show can be found in Section 3): Must have completed 6th grade. Must have joined 4-H and paid $15 member dues by the July 1 st deadline. Horse ID Must be on file by the May 15th deadline Fair forms and Coggins Must be submitted by the July 1 st deadline. Important Note A State Show representative may show in any class at the State Show in either division (pleasure or games) that he/she received a blue 4-H ribbon at the County Fair (with the horse they will be taking to the State show) except Trail. A member does not have to ride in only the classes from the divisions (western, English, games) that they were chosen to represent. If you get a state trip you may show in all classes for which you received a blue ribbon for at the fair regardless of the trip you are taking so long as you are riding the same horse. A grand entry rider will be a volunteer chosen by the 4-H staff. State Show Herdsmanship Individuals who qualify for a State Horse Show trip must sign a Herdsmanship Contract in order to be a representative of the Pine County 4-H Program. This contract outlines a minimum standard of Herdsmanship that is expected of Pine County members. Failure of an individual to meet their obligations, as stated in the contract, could result in a member not being able to qualify for an out of county 4-H Horse related trip within the next year. The county tack stall furnishings will be used by this group. Accepting a State Horse Show Trip All State Horse Show trip winners are required to notify 4-H staff of their intent to accept or decline the trip as soon as possible. After that time, alternates will be given the trip. All paperwork and checks MUST be turned into the 4-H Extension office by 4:00, Sunday of the fair or your trip will be given to the alternate. Cancellation Policy: All fees are non-refundable unless an alternate is found for the trip. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW STATE SHOW TRIPS ARE CALCULATED, CONTACT 4- H STAFF BEFORE THE COUNTY FAIR. During the fair, the 4-H staff can be found in extension office on the east end of the fairgrounds. State 4-H Horse Show trip winners and Champion Page 12

13 awards are final ONLY after they have been posted by the 4-H Program Coordinator. State Show Trips awarded by judge are Training Program, Horseless Horse, and Horse Related. SECTION 16: CAMPING AND PARKING AT THE FAIR Camping is allowed during the fair. Campers should be parked in the field west of the Horse Barn, a block down on the left hand side of the road. Camping is on a first come, first serve basis. Horse Trailers are also required to be parked in the same area. Parking directly to the west of the barn is to be reserved for horse project members only, for coming and going. Vehicles are not to be left there for days at a time, but rather for unloading tack, doing chores etc. One adult volunteer will camp west of the horse barn to supervise the barn during the evening hours and ensure the safety of the horses. SECTION 17: GRIEVANCES The grievance process provides a vehicle to respond to 4 H member concerns relating to Pine County 4 H activities. Who May Submit a Grievance: Pine County 4 H members have the right to file a grievance and they must be filed within 24 hours of the grieved event occurring. Fee: $50 (cash or money order only) fee is required when grievance form is submitted to 4-H staff. The money will be returned if the decision is ruled in favor of the person(s) filing the grievance or the fee will be forwarded to the respective PDC for education. Grievance Forms: Grievance Forms can be obtained from 4-H Extension Staff. What May and May Not be Grieved: A grievance committee may be convened for alleged wrong doing or rule violations. A grievance committee will not be convened for decisions made by the judges which are final; issues related to deadlines for membership enrollment, livestock identification, and/or county fair pre-registration; due process will be provided by Extension staff; code of conduct related violations which will be addressed by staff according to the established process. SECTION 18: SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are provided by the Pine County 4-H Council. Scholarships are subject to approval and availability of funds. Members applying must have sold at least $100 of cheese, $100 of fruit, worked a full shift in the 4-H fair food stand, gave a demonstration at a 4-H event (club meeting, council meeting, county fair, etc.), and be willing to give back to the local 4-H program to be eligible for the scholarship. 75% of fees for 4-H Events (camps, workshops, YELLO, BLU, MAVA, etc.) and 100% of fees for State 4-H Trips can be covered by the Pine County 4-H Scholarship. SECTION 19: FUNDRAISING GUIDELINES The Pine County Horse Project has events happening throughout the year. The cost for the program needs to be covered by fundraising or its members. For this reason this policy stands for all active Horse Project members: Page 13

14 Each Horse Project member is expected to help out in at least one Horse Project Fundraiser per year, and pay a $15 fee. Fees and Fundraising help to cover the costs of Clinics, County Fair Awards, Music in Motion fees and other misc. costs. The youth may choose to pay the fee themselves, or find a sponsor. All sponsors will be recognized at the county show and during the Pine County Fair. (Fee Waived for 2016) SECTION 20: CLOVERBUDS Cloverbud (grades K-2) activities involving a horse will require an adult or responsible person to be in control of the animal. Control means to handle and/or lead the animal. In the case of the horse project, horses must be on a lead line. Cloverbud youth can participate in up to 3 horse classes for a Cloverbud participation ribbon only. Those classes include: Halter/Showmanship, Western Pleasure and Cloverleaf Barrels. Cloverbuds will not be timed. A copy of the policy is available at SECTION 21: SHOW SCHEDULE SHOW STARTS AT 8:00 A.M SHARP!! BE READY! Showmanship at Halter Western Pleasure Western Horsemanship Trail English Pleasure English Equitation Lunch Break Groomsmanship Pole Weaving Key Hole Barrels Jumping Figure 8 Page 14

15 SECTION 22: PINE COUNTY 4-H HORSE PROJECT LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING Pine County 4-H Horse Project Handbook Letter of Understanding You MUST sign and return this no later than July 1 st, 2016 to the Pine County Extension office. 4-H members who fail to meet the July deadline are not eligible for points that are awarded towards Champion Awards and scholarships toward State Fair 4-H Horse Show Trips. I, agree by signing this contract that I have read the Pine County 4-H Horse Handbook and agree to abide by the rules. By signing this contract, I acknowledge that I know the importance of everyone understanding the need to work together by respecting the rules and right of other exhibitors. I also understand that failure to follow the rules may result in loss of premiums and/or forfeiture of champion awards and State Fair horse Show trips. Exhibitor Signature: Date: I, (parent, guardian) have reviewed this material with my 4-H member and will work with them to abide by these rules. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Return form by July 1 st Fair Registration Deadline to: Pine County 4-H Extension Office 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Suite 280 Pine City, MN Danielle O Neill Pine County 4-H Program Coordinator dmoneill@umn.edu or Page 15

16 SECTION 23: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PINE COUNTY 4-H Event Scholarship Application EVENT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: Scholarships are provided by the Pine County 4-H Council. Scholarships are subject to approval and availability of funds. To receive a Pine County 4-H scholarship each family must sell at least $100 of cheese and $100 of fruit annually. The 4-H member must also work a full shift at the food stand, do a demonstration at a 4-H meeting, and have your club leader sign off on the scholarship form or submit a photo of the demonstration with the form. If completing this form after an event, this form must be submitted to the Pine County Extension Office within 30 days of the completion of the event or by Oct. 15, whichever comes first. If completing the form prior to an event, this form must be submitted to the Pine County Extension Office along with your event registration form, applicable fees, and a check in the amount of the requested scholarship amount made payable to Pine County 4-H. The check, in the amount of the requested scholarship (75% for general events or 100% for state earned trips), will be held until you successfully complete the event. If the event is not attended the check will be cashed. Please note that your event registration will not be submitted until your scholarship application has been approved. CONTACT INFORMATION: Name: Address: Phone: Years in 4-H: 4-H Club: EVENT INFORMATION: Event/Program: Date of Event: Total Registration Fee: Amount of Scholarship Requested: 75% of Local & State 4-H Events (camps, workshops, Western Heritage training, YELLO, BLU, MAVA, etc.) and 100% of State 4-H Trips (State Fair, NE Livestock Show, State Dog, State Horse, Western Heritage State Trip, and State Shoot) can be covered by the Pine County 4-H Scholarship. Page 16

17 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Briefly describe your 4-H involvement (club and county). Why do you want to attend this program and what will you accomplish? What are you planning or hoping to bring back to the county 4-H program or your 4-H club? What will you do to give back (i.e. give a demonstration to your club, share your experience at a council meeting, teach a workshop, etc.)? EVENT SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Sold $100 of Cheese Sold $100 of Fruit Worked a Shift in the 4-H Food Stand during the Pine County Fair* Gave a 4-H Demonstration** Demonstration Title: Demonstration Location: Demonstration Date: Club Leader Signature: OR Photo Attached CHECK ENCLOSED AGREEMENT By accepting a 4-H Event Scholarship you are agreeing to give back to the local 4-H program. 4-H Member Signature: Date: *Extra food stand shifts can be used to replace the selling of cheese or fruit ONLY by FIRST YEAR MEMBERS that registered after the event(s) occurred. **A demonstration is defined as an oral presentation that includes actually demonstrating the hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or process. This most often includes the use of physical objects and actual doing or showing. If you do not have a photo please have your club leader sign off that this requirement was completed at a club meeting. Page 17

18 SECTION 24: ADDITIONAL USEFUL INFORMATION HORSE CLINICS: The 4-H Horse project holds clinics on various Wednesday and Thursday evening during the months of June and July. Project members are not expected to attend these clinics, however, it is encouraged that you try to attend at least a couple of clinics to get you and your horse acquainted with other members, their horses and the arena. The intention of these clinics is for the youth to learn about the different disciplines available and improve their riding skills at a cost reasonable to all. Clinics usually start at 6:00 at the Pine County Fairgrounds, unless noted. A schedule will be sent out once complete. ITEMS TO BRING TO THE FAIR: Bring water buckets and hanger, feed bucket, hay bag, hay and feed, grooming equipment, saddle and all tack. Brooms, wheelbarrow, shovels and scoops should also be brought if possible. Scissors, duct tape, pens and paper may also come in handy. THINGS TO DO PRIOR TO THE FAIR: Barn decorations and Music in Motion routines can be completed prior. Outfits should be tried on prior to the fair to make sure they fit. It is a good idea to have your horses hooves trimmed as well. Check all tack for missing screws or damage and clean tack prior to the fair. MANDATORY WORK DAY: The weekend prior to the fair will include a work day. This is the day stalls are set up, bedding is spread in the stalls and general clean up and barn set up is done. Stalls will be assigned at this time. Stalls may be decorated as well. Sign up for Show Workers and Barn shifts will be done. All families are expected to work a shift during the show Thursday and work 1-2 Barn Shifts during the fair. SHOW DAY: Take a deep breath and get up early. Show starts Thursday at 8:00 a.m sharp! It is the responsibility of the 4-H member to be at the gate when their class is announced. It is helpful to have extra helpers on the day of the show to listen for class schedules, help with tack changes etc. Patterns will be posted as soon as they are provided by the judge. MUSIC IN MOTION: If you have signed up to do the large group music in motion, please have your horse tacked up and ready prior to the Ribbon Ceremony. The large group music in motion will perform once at the beginning and once at the end with individuals competing in between. RESOURCES: The Premium book, as well as the Extension Website provides information on signing up for classes and additional rules and guidelines. We suggest you review these if you have further questions, or contact the extension office. Page 18

19 2016 Horse Clinic Schedule (subject to change) Wed June 1 st Wed June 8 th Thurs June 9 th Wed June 15 th Thurs June 16 th Wed June 22 nd Thurs June 23 rd Wed June 29 th Thurs June 30 th Wed July 6 th Thurs July 7 th Wed July 13 th Thurs July14 th Wed July 20 th Thurs July 21 st Wed July 27 th Thurs July 28 th Mandatory Ethics, Handbook, Point System Western/Halter Bobzins Rain Date for Wed Poles/Keyhole Rain Date for Wed Barrels & Massage clinic Michelle Steele Rain Date for Wed English/Western Kristy Conyers Rain Date for Wed Trail Open Riding Rain Date for Wed Games Bobzins Rain Date for Wed Games Rain Date for Wed Games Rain Date for Wed Practices begin approximately at 6:30. All 4-H rules apply. Non 4-H members are not allowed to ride during practices. Helmets are required Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent postconsumer waste material. Page 19