2019 EQUINE Junior Fair Superintendents Annabelle Gandert Senior Fair Board Superintendent Robin Townsend Advisors Robin Townsend and Karen Borland

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1 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 2019 EQUINE Junior Fair Superintendents Annabelle Gandert Senior Fair Board Superintendent Robin Townsend Advisors Robin Townsend and Karen Borland HORSELESS HORSE (Project judged with Crop, Shop, Science and Engineering Department) PROJECT: Complete the "planning your project guide." Explore and complete at least four interest areas. Take part in at least two organized project activities. Write a one page report telling what was done and learned through this project. EXHIBIT: Develop an exhibit on something learned through the project. JUDGING: Be prepared to share the knowledge learned, the one page report and the developed exhibit. * See Information page in project book for more details BEGINNING HORSE MANAGEMENT PROJECT: The basics of caring for a horse and learning to ride. The member is required to have physical possession of the project animal by April 27, and is required to be physically involved on a daily basis of watering, feeding, decision making and care of their project animal. EXHIBIT: Enter the exhibit animal(s) raised and carried in the 4-H horse project in as many classes as they are eligible, including showmanship LIGHT HORSE SELECTION (Considerable Light Horse Experience) PROJECT: Judge Horses and classes after studying basic horse anatomy for a sound basis in the selection of pleasure or breeding stock. Use in conjunction with 190R Equine Record Book. The member is required to have physical possession of the project animal by April 27, and is required to be physically involved on a daily basis of watering, feeding, decision making and care of their project animal. EXHIBIT: Enter the exhibit animal(s) raised and carried in the 4-H horse project in as many classes as they are eligible, including showmanship BASIC HORSE TRAINING PROJECT: Train your horse in basic skills and discipline by becoming a disciplined teacher. Use in conjunction with 190R Equine Record Book. The member is required to have physical possession of the project animal by April 27, and is required to be physically involved on a daily basis of watering, feeding, decision making and care of their project animal. EXHIBIT: Enter the exhibit animal(s) raised and carried in the 4-H horse project in as many classes as they are eligible, including showmanship LEARNING TO JUMP PROJECT: Jump over fences by beginning on the flat and taking you and your horse through the course to self-confidence. Use in conjunction with 190R Equine Record Book. The member is required to have physical possession of the project animal by April 27, and is required to be physically involved on a daily basis of watering, feeding, decision making and care of their project animal. EXHIBIT: Enter the exhibit animal(s) raised and carried in the 4-H horse project in as many classes as they are eligible, including showmanship. marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

2 181 - DRAFT HORSE PROJECT: Develop your horse s physical abilities and learn how to control the horse s every move. Use in conjunction with 190R Equine Record Book. The member is required to have physical possession of the project animal by April 27, and is required to be physically involved on a daily basis of watering, feeding, decision making and care of their project animal. EXHIBIT: Enter the exhibit animal(s) raised and carried in the 4-H horse project in as many classes as they are eligible, including showmanship HORSE NUTRITION (Project is judged with Crop, Shop, Science and Engineering Department) PROJECT: Explore digestion, nutrients, feedstuffs and rationing, as well as poison plants, and plant identification in this project. The member is required to have access to a horse and to develop and maintain a project diary or scrapbook depicting what you have done and/or learned through this project. EXHIBIT: Exhibit the project diary or scrapbook developed for this project. JUDGING: Be prepared to share the knowledge learned, the report or scrapbook and the developed exhibit. * See Information page in project book for more details STANDARDBRED HORSES (Project is judged with Crop, Shop, Science and Engineering Department) PROJECT: Learn how to safely harness your horse to a cart and drive, whether it is a standard bred racehorse or a pleasure driving horse. Complete the project book by exploring all interest areas. Plan at least two things to do and take part in at least two project learning experiences. Write a one-page report telling what you did and what you learned through this project. You need to have access to a standard bred or pleasure-driving animal. JUDGING: Be prepared to share the knowledge learned, the one page report and the developed exhibit. EXHIBIT: Develop an exhibit on something learned from the project. * See Information page in project book for more details HORSE REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS (Project is judged with Crop, Shop, Science and Engineering Department) PROJECT: Explore breeding, mare and foal management in a project that requires commitment. Use in conjunction with 190R Equine Record Book. JUDGING: Be prepared to share the knowledge learned, the one page report and the developed exhibit. EXHIBIT: Develop an exhibit on something learned from the project. * See Information page in project book for more details TRAIL RIDING PROJECT: Team up with your horse for competition or pleasure trail riding. Learn the basics of conditioning your horse. Use in conjunction with 190R Equine Record Book. The member is required to have physical possession of the project animal by April 27, and is required to be physically involved on a daily basis of watering, feeding, decision making and care of their project animal. EXHIBIT: Enter the exhibit animal(s) raised and carried in the 4-H horse project in as many classes as they are eligible, including showmanship. 2

3 189 - DRESSAGE PROJECT: Develop your horse s physical abilities and learn how to control the horse s every move. Use in conjunction with 190R Equine Record Book. The member is required to have physical possession of the project animal by April 27, and is required to be physically involved on a daily basis of watering, feeding, decision making and care of their project animal. EXHIBIT: Enter the exhibit animal(s) raised and carried in the 4-H horse project in as many classes as they are eligible, including showmanship. Horseless Horse, Horse Nutrition, Standardbred Horses, and Horse Reproduction and Genetics projects will be projects judged on Crop, Shop, Science and Engineering Day on Saturday, June 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All youth in these project areas are expected to bring a completed project book and an exhibit for judging. These projects will be displayed in the 4-H Booth Building. More information is included in each project book. MANDATORY HORSE QUALITY ASSURANCE All equine project Members Must ATTEND - TBD. POSSESSION DATES All equine projects - Saturday, April 27 MANDATORY EQUINE EXHIBITOR CLINIC/CHECK -IN 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon, Saturday, April 27 - Marion Fairgrounds. Description papers and Jr. Fair Entry forms will also be turned in on this day. All Equine project Members must Attend MANDATORY VETERINARIAN HEALTH CHECK Wednesday, June 26 - Marion County Fairgrounds, Horse Arena, 5:30-6:30 p.m. All horses must be checked. All Horses MUST have Good Handling Manners and STAND TO BE EVALUATED by the Veterinarian, to prevent HARM to the Project, Member, and Veterinarian. EQUINE SKILLATHON Wednesday, June 26 - Marion County Fairgrounds Horse Barn 6:00-7:00 p.m. MARION COUNTY FAIR CHECK IN Monday, July 1 through Gate 1 ONLY. Horses must be in place by 7:00 a.m. MARION COUNTY FAIR HORSE SHOW Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. - Royalty Interviews Monday, July 1, 8:00 a.m. - Showmanship and Horsemanship, Working Classes Tuesday, July 2, 8:00 a.m. - Speed Classes Wednesday, July 3, 8:00 a.m. - Fun Classes Thursday, July 4, 9:00 a.m. - Associate Show (2nd grade and younger) EQUINE RELEASE DATE/TIME FROM THE MARION COUNTY FAIR Sunday, July 7, 9:00 a.m. - Stalls must be cleaned when the animal is removed. 3

4 4-H PAS STATE QUALIFYING SHOWS - $20 PER SHOW ENTRY FEE TBD, 10:00 a.m. - PAS State Fair 4-H Qualifying Show #1 TBD, 12:00 p.m. - PAS State Fair 4-H Qualifying Show #2 All money due by June 7 for both shows. General Rules for Marion County Fair Horse Show 1. Each horse club will be responsible to provide workers for the classes. 2. Pen assignments will be made by the Junior Fair Board Department Superintendents. 3. All stalls must be cleaned when the animal is removed. 4. All Marion County horse exhibitors must participate in their appropriate Grade Class with each project, and Skillathon to receive fair premiums in this department. 5. All exhibitors must abide by dress code rules 179 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows. Plan ahead to have appropriate clothes on show day. 6. All youth age 19 and under, participating in any 4-H equestrian activity, are required to wear properly fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards with the chin harness securely fastened at all times while riding or driving an equine. It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian of the youth participant, to make sure that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel and volunteer leaders are not responsible for checking headgear worn for such compliance. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel and volunteer leaders make no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, about any protective headgear. They further caution riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear, as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries in equestrian activities. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel and volunteer leaders may, at his/her discretion, check a participant's protective headgear for proper standards. If the youth is found to be wearing unapproved, defective, or improperly fitted headgear, he/she will not be permitted to participate in riding or driving activities until proper headgear is acquired. 4

5 PREMIUMS Production: A=$4.00; B=$3.00 All Other Projects: A=$6.00; B=$4.00 Supreme Showmanship: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00 Supreme Horsemanship: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00 MONDAY, July 2, 8:00 A.M. l. GRADE CLASSES 1. Members for 4yrs. And over in the Horse Department 2. Members for 3yrs. in the Horse Department 3. Members for 1-2yrs. in the Horse Department ll. SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES years Horse years Horse years Horse 4. Pony, 52" - 58" 9-18 years 5. Equine less than 52", 9-18 years 6. English, 9-18 years 7. Supreme Showmanship. All first and second place winners of Section 2 Showmanship Classes 1-6 will compete in Class lll. HORSEMANSHIP CLASSES 8. English Equitation, 9-18 years 9. English Pleasure Horse and Pony, 9-18 years 10. Horsemanship, years Horse 11. Horsemanship, years Horse 12. Horsemanship, 9-10 years Horse 13. Pony up to 58", 9-18 years 14. Walk-Trot -1st & 2nd Year Members/Members with a new Horse/ Cannot have won 1st through 2nd place in Section 2. classes Supreme Horsemanship. All first and second place winners of Horsemanship Classes 8, compete in this class. 16. Western Pleasure Horse, years 17. Western Pleasure Horse, years 18. Western Pleasure Horse 9-10 years 19. Western Pleasure Pony, 9-18 years 15 minute break, no horse other than Driving in the make-up area 20. Pleasure Driving, 9-18 years 21. Driving Reinsmanship, 9-18 years 22. Parent/Advisor Showmanship 23. Trail, 9-18 years 5

6 TUESDAY, July 2, 8:00 A.M. IV. SPEED CLASSES 24. Barrels, years 25. Barrels, 9-11 years and ponies 26. Poles, years 27. Poles, 9-11 years and ponies 28. Stakes Race, years 29. Stakes Race, 9-11 years and ponies 30. Key Hole, years 31. Key Hole, 9-11 years and ponies 32. Parent/Advisor Barrels 1. Costume Class 2. Egg-N-Spoon Horses 3. Egg-N-Spoon Ponies 4. Baby Bottle 5. Ride-A-Buck 6. Stake Bend-Horses 7. Stake Bend-Ponies 8. Dollar Bill Race 9. Texas Key Hole 10. Flag Race WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 8:00 A.M. Fun Classes Horses shown in fun classes must show in at least one fair class. MUST WEAR A HELMET IF MOUNTED 6

7 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION MARION 4-H EQUINE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS POLICIES Last Revised: October 2018 These policies deal with the philosophy, policy, and operations of this department and the County 4-H Equine Program. 1. The department shall support and abide by the 4-H Circular 179, "Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows" for all 4-H Equine shows. 2. The department shall encourage good sportsmanship and good conduct at all 4-H horse shows from participants, parents, and spectators. Unacceptable behavior is grounds for dismissal from the event. Judge's decision is final. 3. The department shall cooperate with and abide by the rules and regulations of the Marion County Junior Fair Board and Marion County Senior Fair Board. 4. The signed Disclosure and Release of Claims form is due with your 4-H enrollment forms no later than February All Equine Members Must attend the Mandatory Equine Quality Assurance TBD. 6. To participate at the Marion Co. Fair, Ohio State Fair PAS Shows and The Ohio State Fair the Member must Attend the Mandatory Equine Quality Assurance April 15, Attend the Mandatory Check-In April 27, 2018 with Horse. Attend the Mandatory Veterinarian Health Check June 27, 2018 with horse H Equine Project Description/Lease Forms, Fair Entry Forms will be turned in when your horse is inspected at the Mandatory Check-in by the 4-H Equine Jr. Fair Board and their advisors. Members are to be present and to have hands on Daily Care of their Project Animall from this date. All project animals will be measured at this Mandatory Check-ln. Ponies are 58" and under if they are measured unshod then they show unshod or if shod then show shod, if there is a change either way then the animal must be re measured 1 hour prior to the start time of the show with notice given in advance to the person or persons responsible for measurements. 8. Two members cannot show the same project animal for their project. (An immediate family member can enter the same animal but only one can show it.) 9. To participate at the Ohio State Fair the member will declare 4 qualifying show classes per horse, but may only show 1 horse in a Qualifying Show (once that horse is shown that is the horse you have to show at the 2nd.) (Reference entry form for current year deadlines, Rule # 6, PAS rules and 4-H Show Rules of Operation.) marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

8 10. Junior Fair Board Equine Department superintendents will be selected in the same manner as other Jr. Fair Board superintendents. 11. The Jr. Fair Board recommends the Qualifying Show, King and Queen, and Marion County Equine Show judges by discussing possible judges from the current approved 4-H judges list 12. All Clubs are expected to share in conducting Fair Shows. Schedules will be posted. 13. Any protest about rules or policies must be accompanied by a $50 fee. This protest will be handled according to the General Rules Governing the Junior Fair found in the Marion County Fairbook. 14. If you would like to suggest changes for the Equine Department Classes please submit those changes in writing by September 1 st for the next year to the Department Advisor H Equine Department Operations Policies and Equine Show Rules developed at the November Jr. Fair Board meeting shall stand until the following November. 16. A copy of #179 State Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows and the Marion County 4-H Equine Program Handbook will be made available to each 4-H/FFA Equine member/family to purchase. 2

9 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Last Revised: October 2018 MARION COUNTY 4-H EQUINE DEPARTMENT 4-H HORSE SHOW RULES OF OPERATION 1. All hardship cases require a veterinary certificate verifying the horse is dead, ill, or injured to the extent the horse cannot be shown and the member has no other horse project signed up, excluding production. The member must request permission in writing to the 4-H Marion County Extension Educator and the Equine Jr. Fair Board Advisors to use a replacement animal. 2. All horses must be led except while in the arena. 3. Animals are not to be turned loose in either arena. 4. There will be no racing of horses on the fairgrounds. 5. Sitting on horses in the barn is prohibited. 6. All occupied stall doors must be closed 7. No riding double or without bridle. 8. All riders must wear riding boots and an approved helmet. 9. Permissible attire for Fun Day Classes shall be long pants, a short-sleeved shirt with a minimum sleeve length of 4" and boots, with the exception of the costume class. (While mounted you must wear an approved helmet.) 10. Each stall must be cleaned daily by the time designated. Each stall will have a grade sheet and the condition of stall, animal, WATER IN THE BUCKET and area in front of stall will be graded each day by a designated person at the posted time. Penalties for grades C or below are as follows: 1st offense - warning; 2nd offense - no premium; 3rd offense - removal. 11. Animals are to be ridden by its registered exhibitor only.(no Parents, Friends, Trainers. NO ONE EXCEPT THE EXHIBITOR) ONLY EXCEPTION: designated classes only 12. Several saddle project animals may be enrolled in 4-H by a member; however, the total number of animals allowed to be taken to the fair is two, plus Production (a mare and foal). 13. Only two saddle project animals may be entered in riding classes. 14. Each exhibitor is allowed to show only one entry per class. 15. Each exhibitor Must participate in the Mandatory Showmanship Grade Class with each Project to receive a Premium. 16. Horse Skillathon is MANDATORY for anyone exhibiting horses at the Jr. Fair. 17. Animals must be shown under saddle, in harness or in showmanship to participate in Fun classes. 18. All rules established by the department MUST be obeyed or premiums will be forfeited and possible removal from the fairgrounds and future restrictions. 19. Supreme Classes (Horsemanship and Showmanship) shall provide ribbons to ten places, with trophies for first and second places. Premiums are paid on the first three places: $5, $4, and $3 respectfully. 20. Calcutta classes are not allowed in 4-H equine shows or shows sponsored by 4-H groups. They are forms of gambling and are not permitted. 21. Marion County 4-H equine shows will be conducted according to #179 UNIFORM RULES FOR 4-H HORSE SHOWS IN OHIO and the rules and policies set forth in the Marion County 4-H Equine Program Handbook. READ THEM! marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

10 22. Protests must be made in writing, signed by party or parties making the protest, and filed with the Jr. Fair Board Office by noon of the day following the incident and/or award, accompanied by the protest fee of $50, which will be retained by the Marion County Jr. Fair Board if protest is not sustained. Parties may appeal the decision of the Jr. Fair Board Executive Committee to the Sr. Fair Board in writing by noon of the day following the decision accompanied by an additional protest fee of $50, which will be retained by the Marion County Sr. Fair Board if the protest is not sustained. 23. In the question of a rule violation, the exhibitor and/or parties involved will be questioned by the Department Governing Body (Jr. Fair Department Superintendents, Jr. Fair Department Advisors, Sr. Fair Department Superintendents, and OSU Extension Educator). If it is felt that a violation has occurred, the Departmental Governing Body will make a recommendation to the Jr. Fair Board Executive committee. Upon hearing the case, the Jr. Fair Board Executive committee will make a ruling. When satisfactory evidence has been obtained by the Jr. Fair Board Executive committee that any of the rules have been violated the exhibitor and/or exhibitor s family may be barred from showing in any future Marion County Fairs. In case any premium shall have been awarded to animals shown in violation of this rule, the Jr. Fair Board Executive committee may require any or all of the following: refund all premiums, return all trophies, return all awards, and return or forfeit all sale money. 24. All project animal(s) will be measured at the mandatory check-in. Ponies are 58" and under. If they are measured unshod, they must show unshod or if shod then show shod. If there is a change either way then the animal must be re-measured 1 hour prior to the start time of the show with notice given in advance to the person or persons responsible for measurements prior to participating at the Marion County Fair and/or Qualifying Show. 25. State Fair Qualifiers will be selected using the Performance Against Standards Program judging system at a non-fair Qualifying Show. Scores will follow the animal. All 4-H members will be permitted to show at Qualifying Shows with proper preregistration To participate at the Marion Co. Fair, Ohio State Fair PAS Shows and The Ohio State Fair the Member must Attend the Mandatory Equine Quality Assurance TBD. Attend the Mandatory Check-In April 27, 2019 with Horse. Attend the Mandatory Veterinarian Health Check June 26, 2019 with horse. There is a $20 fee to show per show. You can show only 1 horse and it must be the same horse for both PAS Shows. If you want to qualify in or out of county you must have all paper work turned, in, also request permission from the Extension Educator to go out of county. (If you are not permitted to show at Marion County Fair for a Rules Violation, you are not permitted to qualify for State Fair either). 26. All youth staying overnight in the Equine Department must have a designated adult supervisor present, 27. Stalls must be completely cleaned out the end of release day. If your stall is not cleaned out you will not be permitted to show the NEXT YEAR. 28. Equine are not permitted to leave the fair prior to the scheduled release time. If they leave the grounds early, the exhibitor will be penalized with not showing at the fair for 1 to 3 years. The penalty time period is to be determined by Marion County Jr. Fair Board in consultation with the Horse department Advisors. You will not be permitted to qualify for State Fair for the years you are penalized. 2

11 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Marion County Equine 2019 Marion County Equine Department Junior Fair Entry *Entry Deadline: Saturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. Turn in at MANDATORY Equine Exhibitor Clinic/Check-In* Attended Horse Quality Assurance on TBD Exhibitor s Name: Home Address: NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Both Parents Names: Address: Club/Chapter: Exhibitor s Age (as of 1/1/19) I ACKNOWLEDGE I HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE 2019 EQUINE DEPARTMENT RULES AND I HAVE COMPLETED ALL MARION COUNTY JR. PROJECT EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS AS STIPULATED IN THE MARION COUNTY FAIR PREMIUM BOOK. MEMBER SIGNATURE: PARENT RELEASE:I authorize release of information on this page to the Junior Fair Board, Senior Fair Board and OSU Extension for the sole purposes of planning and conducting the appropriate show(s) at the Marion County Fair. PARENT SIGNATURE: Equine #1 Name: (Circle One) Exhibitor # (*) Equine #5 Name: (Circle One) Exhibitor #(*) Horse Pony Horse Pony Equine #2 Name: Exhibitor # (*) Equine #6 Name: Exhibitor # (*) Horse Pony Horse Pony Equine #3 Name: Exhibitor # (*) Equine #7 Name: Exhibitor # (*) Horse Pony Horse Pony Equine #4 Name: Exhibitor # (*) Equine #8 Name: Exhibitor # (*) Horse Pony Horse Pony Exhibitor number will be assigned marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

12 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN 4-H HORSE ACTIVITIES DISCLOSURE AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS I,, have chosen to participate in the Ohio 4-H Horse Program and its related horse activities. I understand that this participation will involve contact with horses and may give rise to a risk of physical injury. I am aware that: A. Horses have a tendency to behave in ways which may result in injury, death, or loss to riders, or other persons in the immediate vicinity; B. Horses may react in an unpredictable way to sounds, sudden movement, unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals; C. Riding a horse may give rise to a risk of injury from hazards arising from the surface or subsurface of the ground in which these riding activities occur; D. While in the vicinity of a horse or while riding a horse, I may be involved in a collision with another horse, another animal, a person, or an object; E. Other participants in the program may fail to maintain control over a horse or fail to act within their abilities, thus causing harm to me or other participants; and F. Other participants in the program may act in a negligent manner, which could result in harm to me. As parent or guardian I have discussed with my child the need to behave in a safe manner. I will make sure that my child wears appropriate clothing and footwear during horse activities. I further agree that my child shall be subject to the helmet policy which is reprinted for convenience on this page. In consideration for the opportunity to participate in club, county, district and state 4-H horse activities and the use of services and facilities made available through these 4-H horse activities, I do release and forever discharge for myself and my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, the Ohio 4-H Horse Program professional and volunteer leaders, agents, The Ohio State University and its Board of Trustees, its administrators, faculty and staff, from all claims, demands, and causes of action for personal injury or any other damage which may arise out of or be in any way related to my participation in this activity or program. I understand that my child is not required to participate in any horse activity, but grant permission for him/her to do so, despite the possible risks. I recognize that by participating in these activities, as with any physical activity, my child may risk personal injury. I hereby attest and verify that I have been advised of the potential risks, that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in these activities, and that I assume any expense that may be incurred in the event of an accident, illness, or other incapacity, regardless of whether I have authorized such expenses. As a parent/guardian, I assume the same risk for myself, and other family members and friends present at these horse activities. Signed: Date: Signed: Date: (4-H Member) (Parent or Guardian) This form needs to be signed and on file for each youth participant in any 4-H horse program activity. The form needs to be signed each year and before a youth participates in the Ohio 4-H Horse Program Activities. Under Ohio law, Section of the Revised Code, an equine activity sponsor, professional, volunteer, participant or other person is not liable marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

13 for an injury to or the death of a participant in the equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. 4-H Equine Mandatory Helmet Use Policy All youth 19 years and under, participating in any 4-H equestrian activity, are required to wear properly fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards with the chin harness securely fastened at all times while riding or driving an equine. It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian of the youth participant, to make sure that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders are not responsible for checking headgear worn for such compliance. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders make no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, about any protective headgear, and cautions riders that death or serious injury result despite wearing such headgear, as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries in equestrian activities. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Judges, Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders may, at his/her discretion, check a participant's protective headgear for proper standards. If the youth is found to be wearing unapproved, defective, or improperly fitted headgear, he/she will not be permitted to participate in riding or driving activities until proper headgear is acquired. Return to Marion County Extension Office with 4-H enrollment form or by Feb. 15, 2019 OSU Extension, Marion County 222 W. Center Street Marion, Ohio Phone: 740/ Web: marion.osu.edu

14 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 2019 Marion County Fair and Horse Program Medical Form 4-H Exhibitor: Birth Date: Address: Phone: Cell Phone/Pager: We hope that this information will never be needed, but we request that you please fill this form out completely. Lacking information can delay treatment at a medical facility for your young adult. This information will be kept in the Horse Show Office. Horse Show personnel will rely on this form for medical information. Emergency Contacts: Name: Phone: Cell Phone/Pager: Name: Phone: Cell Phone/Pager: Medical Professionals: Physician: Vet: Please circle conditions that you have experienced: Allergies Diabetes Fainting Asthma Other Are you under a physician s care at this time? Yes or No If yes, please explain: Phone: Phone: Are you currently taking any medication? Yes or No If yes, please explain: I, (parent/guardian name), give the Horse Show Staff permission to seek professional medical care for the participant in case of a medical emergency, illness, or injury. I give consent for any show staff to act in good faith and without willful misconduct as stated by the GOOD SAMARITAN LAW. I understand that the staff is not responsible in the event of an accidental injury or illness, nor for compounded injury or illness to the participant s present medical conditions. All minor illnesses and injuries will be taken care of any existing first aid center. Medical emergencies will be taken to a more advanced medical facility. Marion County 4-H and Senior Fair Board are unable to pay for visits to the emergency room, doctor s offices or for prescriptions. In the event that verbal consent cannot be made by phone from the parent/guardian or any emergency numbers, I give written consent to the attending physician to hospitalize, secure proper treatment and to order injections, anesthesia, or surgery for the participant named above. I understand that I am responsible for payment for the treatments. Parent s/guardian s Signature Date marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

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16 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION H EQUINE PAS QUALIFYING SHOW MARION COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Sunday June 29, 10am. * Tentative* (Entry Deadline: Friday, June 7) Depending on numbers in a class, 9-13 and 14-18classes may be run together. Please be prepared to show (some classes may not have entries). PRODUCTION CLASSES A. Pony Mare with Foal, Current Year Foal B. Horse Mare with Foal, Current Year Foal C. Pony Yearling, Previous Year Foal D. Horse Yearling, Previous Year Fowl E. Pony (2-3) Years, Not Shown Under Saddle F. Horse (2-3) Years, (Can Only Show in Junior Western Pleasure Class, Trail in Hand Class, and Walk Trot Class) SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES Years, Horse and Pony Years, Horse and Pony 3. Draft Showmanship, 9-18 Years, Horse/Pony 4. English, 9-18 Years 5. Ground Roping, 9-18 Years HORSEMANSHIP CLASSES: 6. English Equitation, 9-18 Years 7. English Pleasure, Horse & Pony, 9-18 Years 8. Easy Gaited Equitation, 9-18 Years 9. Easy Gaited Pleasure, 9-18 Years Years, Horse and Pony Years, Horse and Pony WORKING CLASSES: 12. Western Pleasure, Horse and Pony, Years 13. Western Pleasure, Horse and Pony, 9-13 Years 14. Ranch Horse Pleasure 15. Trail In Hand 16. Trail, 9-18 Years 17. Pleasure Driving, 9-18 Years 18. Draft Driving, 9-18 Years 19. Driving Reinsmanship, 9-18 Years 20. Driven Trail9-18 yrs. 21. Western Riding, 9-18 Years 22. Reining, 9-18 Years (Pattern C) 23. Barrels, Years 24. Barrels, 9-13 Years and Ponies 25. Poles, Years 26. Poles, 9-13 Years and Ponies 27. Stakes Race, Years 28. Stakes Race, 9-13 Years and Ponies 29. Key Hole,14-18 Years 30. Key Hole, 9-13 Years and Ponies marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

17 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Marion County Junior Fair PAS Entry Form Entry Deadline: Friday, June 7, 4:00 p.m. There Is A Marion County Show Fee Of $20.00 Per Person, Per Show, Due With Entry Form. Out Of County Show Fee Is $40.00, Per Person, Per Show, Due With Entry Form Turn In To: OSU Extension, Marion County, 222 W. Center Street, Marion, Ohio Youth s Name Home County Birth Date Age (As of Jan 1 st ) Home/Cell Phone Address Project Horse s Name (Animal ID Form MUST be Attached) Complete a separate form for each horse! Please mark the shows(s) you plan to attend: Out of County(You must have an APPROVED out of County Form Signed) June 23, :00 a.m. *TENTATIVE* June 29, :00 noon. *TENTATIVE* You must use the same horse at both shows!!!! Class Name Score Received Qualified Yes No Ground Roping Printed Name Show Manager/ Phone Number Signature Show Manager marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

18 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Name: Address: 2019 Marion County Equine Queen, King, Princess and Prince Application Application Due to Extension office on Friday, June 7, 4:00 p.m. All Interviews to be held on Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. City: State: Zip: Phone: Age: Birth Date: Grade in School: Parent/Guardian Names: Guidelines: 1. Queen or King Applicant must be: A. A present Marion County 4-H or FFA member currently enrolled in a horse project. B. Between the ages of 14 and 18 as of January 1 of the current year or prior Princess or Prince. C. Been an active Horse Department member for at least 2years. 2. Princess or Prince Applicant must be: A. Either a Marion County 4-H or FFA member who is currently enrolled in a horse project. B. Between the ages of 8 and 13 as of January 1 of the current year. C. Been an active Horse Department member for at least 2years. 3. The applicant may compete more than once in this contest, but may not succeed themselves. 4. The applicant must be able to attend the Marion County Fair Horse Shows and other various activities and events throughout the year of his/her reign. If for any reason he/she cannot accept this responsibility, he/she should not compete. 5. In the event there are no qualified applicants, there shall be no Queen, King, Princess or Prince chosen. If there is only one applicant, this applicant may not necessarily win. Judges decisions are final. 6. The dress code for interview is to be in accordance with the 4-H Dress Code. Responsibilities of the Marion County Equine Queen, King, Princess and Prince 1. The Marion County Equine Queen, King, Princess and Prince are to be free to pass out ribbons during the Marion County Jr. Equine Show (when not showing own animals). They will also be required to be present at the coronation (unless showing another project). They will also be required to complete one of the following: Participate in the Marion Popcorn Parade or Christmas Parade, hand out ribbons at another county fair or the Ohio State Fair. Other suggestions will be considered. marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

19 2. Shall be free for press, TV and radio and public appearances for equine promotion at any time during the year. 3. The Queen, King, Princess and Prince shall conduct themselves in a lady and gentlemen like manners at all times while representing the equine industry, especially so while wearing their sashes. (No short shorts or revealing clothing, no smoking, drinking, profanity or other unbecoming or rowdy behavior, etc.) In the event the designated people are unable to fulfill their duties, they must notify the 4-H Extension Educator immediately so the next person in line can be contacted. Applicant s Signature: Parent or Guardian s Signature: Advisor s Signature: OSU Extension, Marion County 222 W. Center Street Marion, Ohio Phone: 740/ Web: marion.osu.edu

20 Applicant # Activities: List projects you have completed, activities and contests you have participated in, and the responsibilities you have completed in your horse projects. State briefly why you would like to be selected Marion County Equine Queen, King, Princess or Prince. OSU Extension, Marion County 222 W. Center Street Marion, Ohio Phone: 740/ Web: marion.osu.edu