2016 ALLEGAN COUNTY 4-H FIVE DAY HORSE CLINIC

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1 2016 ALLEGAN COUNTY 4-H FIVE DAY HORSE CLINIC Artwork by Danielle Wigger, Globetrotters 4-H Club MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

2 2016 Allegan County 4-H Five Day Horse Clinic Registration Information Clinic is limited to 100 youth participants SEI/ASTM approved helmets are required for all classes. The following youth participants will need to be evaluated PRIOR to clinic: First-time clinic participants, those wanting to move up a level, those that have had a change of horse and firsttime Driving participants. Evaluation information is available on the website. Registration opens on April 1, 2016 and closes on May 20, Registrations accepted after the deadline will be charged a $10 late fee. Class sizes are limited and will fill on a first come first serve basis. Youth may register for up to 3 classes (Session 1-6) Class availability will be posted on the Allegan County 5 Day Clinic Facebook page Class fee for Sessions 1-6: $60.00 per class (Discount: 3 classes for $150) Class fee for Evening Session: $50 per class Cloverbud (5-6 yrs., leadline - $20) and Cloverbud (7-8 yrs., walk/trot): $40.00 Stall Fee of $10 per horse for the week. New for 2016 Payment must be made IN FULL at time of registration including camping NO DEPOSITS!! Non-Cloverbud participants must be 9 years old by January 1st or older and should be able to, at a minimum, control their horse/pony at a walk and trot. Registrations for Allegan County 4-H Youth and Out-of-County youth will processed on a first come first served basis. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Nancy Meyer, Clinic Chairperson, at or the clinic coordinator, Paul Balgoyen, at (269) Stall Information Stall Fee of $10 per horse for the week. New for Horses/ponies may be stalled at the clinic grounds or trailered in daily (Horses cannot be tied to trailers must use stalls). Feeding check list must be completed and posted on stall door. MUST include horse s name, owner s name and phone number, vet s name and phone number, and an emergency contact. Tack stalls will be assigned and shared. No fee for tack stalls. Immunizations Information For the protection of your horse/pony, all animals must receive Flu, Tetanus, WEE and EEE shots. Also a current negative Coggins test is REQUIRED and the original copy must be available in case of inspection. West Nile Virus, VEE, Strangles, Rhino and PHF vaccines are strongly recommended, but not required. All immunizations should be given 3-4 weeks before the clinic in order to be effective. Proof of Immunizations & Coggins must be presented at the time of check-in. Allegan County Fairgrounds Overnight Camping Information Overnight camping at the Allegan County Fairgrounds during the 4-H Five-Day Horse Clinic is available for participant families and club leaders on a first come first serve basis. Parents wanting to have their children stay with a 4-H leader or other adult at campgrounds must give written permission and understand that overnight camping is on your own and not part of 5 Day clinic. Informal activities may be organized by those staying overnight but will not be considered part of 4-H 5 Day Horse Clinic. Camping fee is $20.00 per night per campsite, Camp registration form must be completed and total camping fee must be paid at time of registration. Camp Trailers may arrive AFTER 5pm Thursday, June16th. Any special camping arrangements MUST be cleared through the clinic coordinator. Extra charge may apply. Camping card must be obtained at check-in and be placed in a visible area at campsite. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

3 2016 Allegan County 4-H Five-Day Horse Clinic Class Descriptions **when registering please be sure that your horse and you fit the criteria for the class** Cloverbud A: This is a half an hour class for 5 and 6 year old participants. Riders will work on correct riding position and controlling their horse/pony at the walk and trot while having fun! Horses must remain on a leadline with an adult at all times in this class. Cloverbud B: This is a one hour class for 7 and 8 year old participants. Riders will work on correct riding position and controlling their horse/pony at the walk and trot while having fun! All Cloverbuds must have available a side walker of at least 14 years of age. English 1: Participants in this class will work on skills like leading, tying, mounting and dismounting, hand and body position, balancing and steering, walking and trotting with control and backing. Participants may canter if the instructor feels they are ready. Western 1: Participants in this class will work on skills like leading, tying, mounting and dismounting, hand and body position, balancing and steering, walking and trotting with control and backing. Participants may lope if the instructor feels they are ready. Gymkhana 1: This class will introduce riders to the basic techniques and patterns of the speed events known as Gymkhana (barrel racing, pole bending, etc.). All skills will be practiced using the Gymkhana events. Participants may lope/canter if the instructor feels they are ready. English 2: The goal of this riding class is to improve hand and body position and begin to develop an independent seat and hands. Participants will work on their walk, trot and canter with control and learning smooth transitions between all gaits. Participants begin learning bending and flexing, circle work and understand diagonals, leads and two-point position. Equitation patterns may be introduced. Western 2: Participants will work hand and body position and begin to develop an independent seat and hands. Participants will work on their walk, trot and lope with control and learning smooth transitions between all gaits. As well, participants begin learning bending and flexing, circle work and understanding leads. Horsemanship patterns may be introduced. Gymkhana 2: This class will introduce more Gymkhana patterns. Participants will work on hand and body positions, their horse s position and develop safety and control at moderate speed. Proper technique of patterns will be emphasized before increasing speed. It is strongly recommended that horses be at least 6 years of age for this class. Trail 2: Trail is a class that requires riders to perform specific maneuvers to negotiate various obstacles on a course with as much ease as possible. Participants will be introduced to trail maneuvers, such as backing, side passing, turns on the haunches and forehand and ground tying. Participants will also be introduced to trail obstacles, such as ground poles, bridges, gates and more. Dressage 2/3: This class is an introduction to the discipline of Dressage. This class will follow USDF rules. Riders will work on Introductory Level dressage tests as well as Training Level movements. The class is geared to those who would like to possibly compete in Dressage at the Allegan Fair. Introductory Jumping 2/3: This class is an introduction to the techniques and exercises needed to begin jumping. It is strongly recommended that horses/ponies be at least 6 years old for this class. Depending on the skill levels of horses and riders, poles, crossrails and mini courses may be ridden. Participant must successfully complete a jumping evaluation prior to registration. English 3: Participants in this class will further work on abilities listed above by doing more work off the rail. Participants will practice various English riding patterns to establish better control, rhythm and balance with their horse. Equitation patterns used will be determined by the instructor and students but may include circles, figure eights, serpentines, etc.

4 Western 3: Participants in this class will further work on abilities listed above by doing more work off the rail. Participants will practice various Western riding patterns to establish better control, rhythm and balance with their horse. Horsemanship patterns used will be determined by the instructor and students but may include circles, figure eights, serpentines, etc. Gymkhana 3: Participants will work on hand and body positions, their horse s position and develop safety and control with more speed. Proper technique of patterns will be emphasized before increasing speed. It is strongly recommended that horses be at least 6 years of age for this class. Trail 3: Participants will continue working on basic trail maneuvers, such as backing, side passing, turns on the haunches and forehand and ground tying. Participants will continue working on trail obstacles, such as ground poles, bridges, gates and more. More complex trail maneuvers may be introduced. Drill Team 3/4/5: This class will challenge riders to work as a team. Drills are patterns that are ridden by a group of riders at the same time. Participants will work on personal riding technique as well as learning the intricacies of drill team work: keeping pace, proper positioning and timing for performing said patterns together. Western Dressage 3/4/5: This class will work on all the higher level riding techniques by exploring the increasingly popular sport of Western Dressage. This class builds on the theory and knowledge needed to complete the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) tests. Western Performance 4/5: This class strives to improve a horse and rider's control, athleticism and balance. Participants will practice various riding exercises and patterns (determined by the instructor and students) including horsemanship, Western Riding, reining or other patterns. Participants will work on better hand and body position and developing a fully independent seat and hands. Participants will work on their walk, trot and lope with control and smooth transitions between all gaits. Dressage 4/5: This class builds on the theory and knowledge of Training Level tests in the USDF. This class is geared for those who have or are planning on competing in Dressage classes at the Allegan Fair and would like to move up to exploring Dressage competition. Jumping 4/5: This class builds on the skills learned in the intro jumping class. It digs deeper into the theory and training necessary to jump higher heights and more complex courses. It is strongly recommended that horses/ponies be at least 6 years old for this class. The class is geared to those who would like to possibly compete in Jumping at the Allegan Fair. Participant must successfully complete a jumping evaluation prior to registration. Gymkhana 4/5: Participants will work on better hand and body position and developing a fully independent seat and hands. Participants will work on Gymkhana pattern technique, their horse s position and control and will increase speed as the instructor sees fit. It is strongly recommended that horses be at least 6 years of age for this class. Trail Level 4/5: Participants will work on bettering their trail maneuvers, such as backing, side passing, turns on the haunches and forehand and ground tying. Participants may also be introduced to more advanced trail obstacles, such as loping over ground poles, tarps, water hazards, small jumps and more. Vaulting: This class is open to participants level 1 and higher. No horse is required. One may register for Vaulting in addition to one's regular session classes. Vaulting is best described as gymnastics on and off of a horse in motion. Participants will practice vaulting and maneuvers on a stationary barrel apparatus and take turns doing the same maneuvers onto and off of a horse being lounged. Driving: This class is for level 3, 4 or 5 participants. Participants in this class must provide their own safe driving animal and cart. One may register for Driving in addition to one's regular session classes. This class will focus on improving driving safety and techniques. Participants may encounter patterns, obstacles and other more advanced driving challenges. It is strongly recommended that horses be at least 6 years of age for this class. All Driving participants must have available a header of at least fourteen years of age.

5 2016 Allegan County 4-H Five Day Horse Clinic Registration Form Name: Age: Address: City: County: Zip code: Horse/Pony s Name: 4-H Horse Club:..or... Non-4-H Member: Stalling at clinic...or... Trailering in Daily T-Shirt: Yth.S Yth.L S M L XL XXL (circle one) Sessions 1-6 (excluding cloverbuds): $60.00 per class ( 3 class discount total $150) Cloverbud (5-6 yrs., leadine, 30 min.): $20.00 Cloverbud (7-8 yrs., walk/trot, 60 min.): $40.00 Session 1 Western Level 1 Western Level 2 Jumping Level 4/5 Session 4 Dressage Level 2/3 English Level 1 Cloverbuds A and B Trail Level 4/5 Session 2 Western Level 3 Trail Level 2 Western Dressage 3/4/5 Intro to Jumping 2/3 Session 5 English Level 2 Western Performance Level 4/5 English Level 2 Gymkhana Level 2 Session 3 Dressage Level 4/5 Cloverbud A and B Gymkhana Level 1 Trail Level 3 Session 6 Gymkhana Level 4/5 Gymkhana Level 3 1st Choice(s) for Class Selection(s) 2nd Choice(s) for Class Selection(s) Evening Activities: $50 per class (may pick one in addition to regular session classes) Driving Vaulting Drill Team 3/4/5 Class payment: $ (Total of day and evening classes) Stall payment: $ ($10 per horse/pony) Campsite payment: $ (please fill out Camp form if you are the responsible party and put total here) Total amount due: $ Make checks payable to: Allegan Co. 4-H Horse Leaders and Mail signed form and check to: Kristi Marlette, th Street, Shelbyville, MI Consent Statement: I give my permission for my child to attend the 2016 Allegan County 4-H Five Day Horse Clinic at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. My child and I also agree to abide by all 4-H and clinic rules and regulations. I give my permission for my child to stay overnight with the following 4-H Leader: Participant's Signature Parent/Guardian's Signature: Phone # NEW FOR 2016 Please make sure your media release and medical treatment authorization is up to date on 4-HOnline not additional form needed as the office will print your form with information!! **Registrations accepted after May 21, 2016 will be charged a $10 late fee** Sign and Return with Registration MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.