2016 Waupaca County Horse and Pony Project. Rules & Guidelines

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1 2016 Waupaca County Horse and Pony Project Rules & Guidelines

2 Welcome to the Waupaca County Horse & Pony Project! The purpose of this packet is to provide you with information, inform you of important deadlines, rules and guidelines, and answer commonly asked questions. Once you and your parents have read this packet, you ll need to complete the Acknowledgement Form and the Waiver and Release forms that are attached and submit those to the Leader Panel as soon as you can, or by May 31st at the latest. MISSION The mission of the Waupaca County Horse and Pony Project is to provide opportunities for members to develop life skills, to learn about proper an equine care and foundational horseback riding techniques and skills. BASIC INFORMATION First, you don t need to own an equine to participate! Areas of participation, with and without an equine are described under the Opportunities section. Enrollment in the Horse or Horseless Horse projects is open to anyone in grades You must be a member of a Waupaca County Youth Organization. Anyone grade 4 or over may participate with an equine at the Fair. The grade you are in as of January 1 st of the exhibit year determines which classes you may enter at the Fair. Please note that while youth can be a member of any Waupaca County Youth Organization, the Project is run through the Waupaca County Extension and thereby follows the rules and guidelines of 4-H. Since this is a 4-H sponsored project any member from another organization such as FFA or Scouts is not covered by 4-H insurance. HOW DO I PARTICIPATE? New enrollments: Anyone enrolling in 4-H for the first time must be enrolled with the Waupaca County Extension Office by February 1 st of the exhibit year in order to participate in the Fair and be eligible for awards. Non-4-H members must sign up through their organization by February 1 st of the exhibit year. Re-enrollments: Anyone re-enrolling in 4-H must be enrolled with the Waupaca County Extension Office each 4-H year (Sept. 1 Aug. 31) by November 15 th. Anyone re-enrolling after November 15 th will not be eligible for Fair participation; though can participate in work-nights, clinics and the non-fair shows. Non-4-H members must sign up through their organization by February 1 st of the exhibit year. Your equine must also enroll. By May 31st of the current exhibit year, any and all equines you may be able to show, or may even consider showing, at the fair need to be registered with the Extension Office. If a registration is not on file by May 31st you will not be able to show that equine at the Fair. A copy of the form WAUPACA COUNTY HORSE & PONY PROJECT EQUINE REGISTRATION (ID) FORM, is provided at the back of this packet or on the Extension website. You must sign up for the Fair. Waupaca County Fair booklets will be available beginning in May at the Extension Office or at your individual club meetings, reminder these are 2 year booklets. Entry forms must be in the extension office by July 14 th, this includes ALL 4-H, FFA, or enrolled organization. You will make your final decisions on classes for Fair the week before Fair at the Stall Set-up/Potluck/Sign up day. 2

3 Coggins Test: The State of Wisconsin requires an annual negative Coggins test. This test must be done by a licensed veterinarian to show that your equine does not carry the incurable disease Equine Infectious Anemia. For the project the coggins test must be valid from May 31 st thru September 30 th of the current year. The equine will not be allowed to unload if the coggins test expires anytime during the above time frame. Any time your equine leaves home to go to an organized event, the original test paper must accompany you. A copy of a negative Coggins test for your equine must be on file with the WCH&PP Leader Panel by May 31 st. The first time you haul your equine to a WCH&PP event you must show the original negative Coggins test you received from your veterinarian in order to unload your equine. Similarly you must show the original negative Coggins test before you will be allowed to unload your equine at Fair on Entry day. Vaccinations: All equines participating in the project must be in good health and have been vaccinated for the following: Eastern, Western Encephalomyelitis, Tetanus and Influenza [this vaccination can be administered in a combination shot]. These vaccinations can be purchased from your veterinarian or a retail outlet such as Fleet Farm keep your receipts and packaging as proof of purchase. No equines will be allowed to be unloaded and participate in any 4-H event including work-nights and Fair until proof of vaccination is on file with the Leader Panel. Premise ID: All exhibitors are required to have a Premise ID number from the property that the equine is being brought from to the fairgrounds on work-nights/clinics and on Fair Entry Day. The Equine Registration Form that is due on May 31 st now calls for a Premise ID number. You will not be able to unload your equine on Fair Entry Day without having a premise ID number. The website address is: or phone

4 WHAT OPPORTUNITIES EXIST? There are many areas of participation remember, you don t need to own an equine to participate! Following are brief descriptions of some of the opportunities available: Waupaca County Horse and Pony Project (WCH&PP): Open to grades You ll learn care, management, grooming, parts of the equine, equipment, etc., and receive assistance with equine-related activities. WCH&PP meetings will be scheduled and announced in the WCH&PP Newsletter. Horseless Horse: You don t own an equine, but you team up with someone who does. You ll be able to participate in project activities and exhibit in Horseless Horse classes at the Fair. Let us know if you re interested in being a Horseless Horse member or a Horseless Horse buddy. For more information see the Horseless Horse attached forms. Veterinary Science: Horse and Horseless Horse project members may also exhibit in the Horseless Horse classes listed under Veterinary Science which covers exploring an equine management topic, such as anatomy or diseases. Clothes Horse: (as part of Veterinary Science) you may create any article that you or your equine can wear, along with other horse-related items. Model Horse Show: New Class held at our fair! There will be up to 5 lots for this event. Such as: Western Pleasure, Halter, and Costume. Fair Horse Show: Horse Show classes include halter, showmanship, pleasure, equitation, horsemanship, trail classes and driving. Fun / Speed Show: Will be held during the summer. This will include relay races & gymkhana events for exhibitors, parents and leaders. To exhibit the following at the Fair, you must also enroll in the corresponding 4-H project on your 4-H enrollment form. For non-4-h members, please consult your organization s guidelines for Fair enrollments. Art: Apply your artistic talent within the Horse Project and create a drawing, painting, craft item, ceramic, etc. Photography: Combine your love for equines with the camera and exhibit your work in several different categories, per Fair entry requirements. Woodworking: You may build a saddle stand, jump, hat rack, etc. Creative Writing: Write a short story (fact or fiction) or poetry, as part of the Communications department 4

5 In addition to the above, the State 4-H Horse Association offers the following activities only for 4-H members; FFA, & Scouts are not eligible. Hippology(in May): Learn to identify parts of the equines, markings, breeds, colors, or other knowledge related to horse science, by matching pictures to definitions. Horse Bowl (in May): A team participation activity. Team members learn more in-depth information about equines in a quiz bowl format. Area Animal Science Days: (in June): Hippology, Horse Judging, Posters and other equine related contests. Each year a different county sponsors this event. State Hunter & Dressage Show (in June): Classes include Cross Country, Dressage and Stadium Jumping. Clinics will also be held. Sign up prior to May both the Key Leader and the Extension office will need to sign. State Gymkhana (in September): Horse speed and game show held annually the first weekend after Labor Day. Sign up by August- both the Key Leader and the Extension office will need to sign. State 4-H Horse Expo (in September): Annual event held during the third weekend in September at the State Fairgrounds in West Allis, WI. The youth must be a 4-H member. Sign up by Sunday, last day of fair, to compete, both the Key Leader and the extension office will need to sign. Features several horse-related events including: o Horse Judging: Develop and/or improve your ability to picture an ideal equine and recognize undesirable traits associated with judging horses. This event also can coincide with the Hippology that was offered in May. Teams from the past Hippology groups can compete together if signed up and attend. o Team Problems: Teams of 3-4 youth analyze an equine-related problem and present an oral solution. o Creative Writing/Scrapbooking: Write a short story (fact or fiction) or poetry, or tell a story by creating a scrapbook. o Model Horse: Members exhibit model horses in different classes just like a real horse show o State 4-H Horse Show [Expo]: Exhibitor s grades 6-13 must qualify with a blue ribbon at the Fair Show in qualifying classes. Wisconsin 4-H Horse Leaders Conference (in November) - Statewide leadership conference for adults and teens held during the second weekend in November and sponsored by 4-H and UW Animal Sciences. The conference alternates between U.W. Oshkosh and U.W. River Falls. Additional information on State 4-H Horse events can be found at: 5

6 WHAT IS THE ORGANIZATION S STRUCTURE? The Waupaca County Horse & Pony project is run by a Leader Panel consisting of adult volunteers and youth leaders within the county. There is a Key Leader who coordinates the overall program. Other leaders have responsibility for different aspects of the project such as paperwork, work-nights and the shows. Additionally, youth members are encouraged to participate in leader meetings to add input into the planning of the project year. ACTIVITIES: Regular Meetings: County-wide horse project meetings are held during the first half of the year. This meeting combines business with educational sessions. Meeting notices will appear in the WCH&PP Newsletter, and they are listed on the annual calendar. At times, reminder postcards will be sent out. Work-nights/Workdays: Starting the first Wednesday in June, there is a work-night every Wednesday night. During work-nights local equine professionals and experienced equine enthusiasts will work with the youth to learn about proper equine care and foundational horseback riding techniques and skills. These work-nights will be from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. There will be instruction for at least the first forty-five minutes, with the exception of open work-nights. Afterward the instruction is complete, the arena will be open for members to practice at their own leisure. Shows/Clinics: There will be several opportunities within the project to attend a clinic or participate in project run horse shows in addition to the Fair Show. Show and Clinic notices will appear in the WCH&PP Newsletter, and are listed on the annual calendar. *Work-nights/shows/clinics will proceed unless there is an active tornado warning or there is lightning at the location of the event. If it is just raining the event will be held so bring a raincoat! The leader board will send out an as well as post on Facebook if a cancellation is needed* WHAT IF I CHOOSE NOT TO SHOW AT FAIR OR IF I BUY MY EQUINE AFTER THE MAY 31 st DEADLINE? All members of WCH&PP and their equines are welcome to participate in the Practice Show, clinics and worknights regardless of whether they choose to be involved in the Fair Show. You are still welcome to attend and be a part of the horse project even if you do not own an equine or do not plan on owning an equine at this time. You can still be involved and gain knowledge by volunteering during these events. Should you choose to not show at Fair but you still want to participate in the other opportunities offered with your equine then you are still required to show proof of Negative 2016 Coggins and proof of required shots as stated in the Guidebook. However, you do not need to ID your equine. ID s are only required if you are planning on showing that equine at fair. Should you purchase an equine after the ID deadline you will not be able to show that equine at fair but you will still be able to participate in the other activities scheduled for Participating in work-nights, clinics and the Practice Show are a good way to expose yourself and your equine to new experiences. Hopefully you will be excited to show what you and your equine have learned and be ready to show at Fair in Even if you are not interested in ownership you can still gain valuable knowledge and experience with equines by being a part of the events and volunteering. 6

7 WHAT ARE THE ELIBIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO SHOW AT FAIR? You must meet ALL of the following to be able to participate with your equine at the Fair. 1. You must be a registered 4-H or recognized Waupaca County youth organization such as FFA, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts (grade 4 13, as of January 1) of the exhibit year. Since this is a 4-H sponsored project any member from another organization such as FFA or Scouts is not covered by 4-H insurance. 2. You must sign the Acknowledgement Form and the Waiver Form at the end of this packet and submit it to the Leader Panel by May 31 st of the exhibit year. 3. You must submit the Equine ID forms for your equine(s) to the Extension Office by May 31 st. On this form you must fill in the Premise ID#. This number is required. This form is provided to you by the Extension Office and is available at all meetings and on the website. A copy is attached for your reference. 4. Horseless Horse Project members must submit the Horseless Horse Agreement form to the Extension Office by May 31 st. This form is provided to you by the Extension Office and is available at all meetings and on the website. 5. You must pay your WCH&PP dues by May 31 st. Dues are $10 per member or $15 per family. 6. You must satisfy the attendance requirements described below. It is your responsibility to be sure you have met these requirements. Horse & Pony Project - members: Youth must attend a total of 4 Wednesday work-nights with your equine. Each equine attending fair must participate in at least 2 work-nights each. Youth must attend 1 WCH&PP clinic, the Practice Show, or the Rodeo City Riders clinic with your equine. Youth must attend 2 monthly meetings. Youth must volunteer at 1 WCH&PP event, activity or clinic, show. This also includes working at Midwest Horse Fair, in the 4-H youth tack sale, or a State 4-H event/activity. Horseless Horse Project members: Must attend a total of 3 Wednesday Work nights and at least 1 clinic or the Rodeo City Riders clinic or the Practice Show with your equine Youth must attend 2 monthly meetings. Youth must volunteer at 1 WCH&PP event, activity or clinic, show. This also includes working at Midwest Horse Fair, in the 4-H youth tack sale, or a State 4-H event/activity. Members in grade 13 must meet the same requirements as other project members. Activities must occur January 1 st of the current year through August 17 th ; all requirements must be completed by August 17 th, All members are required to participate in fundraising or obtain at least $70 per youth. All fundraisers are 50/50 so you will need to raise $140 to make $70 for the project. These fundraising/sponsorship activities are conducted to buy ribbons, trophies, special awards, fund achievement awards; and also to pay for clinics and judges; and generate funds to meet project expenses. 7

8 8. Your equine must have a current negative Coggins test, valid from May 31 st thru September 30 th of the current year. The equine s name on the Coggins form must match the equines on the horse registration form. This must be turned into the Leader Panel by May 31 st. 9. The WCH&PP Leader Panel must have proof of vaccinations for your equine and they must be turned in by May 31 st to the Leader Panel. Either a receipt from the veterinarian that administered the vaccinations or a receipt from the place of purchase and the packaging is needed if the vaccinations are self-administered. 10. You must attend the Potluck/Stall Set-Up/Sign up meeting the Sunday before Fair. 11. Fair eligibility requirements must be delivered to the WCH&PP Leader Panel by the Wednesday prior to the start of the Fair. 12. If special circumstances occur with regard to any of the above eligibility requirements, you must submit your request for an exception, in writing, to: 4-H Horse & Pony Project Leader Panel c/o Penny Tank, Waupaca County Extension Office, 811 Harding Street, Waupaca, WI Phone: Fax: The Leader Panel will meet, consider your request, and notify you of the outcome. Exceptions may be granted only under extraordinary circumstances. *Anyone enrolled in a non-4-h organization (FFA, Boy/Girl Scouts or any Waupaca County Youth Organization) must follow all requirements, including attendance, fundraising and equine registration to exhibit at the Fair. Since this is a 4-H sponsored project any member from another organization such as FFA or Scouts is not covered by 4-H insurance. Non-4-H members are not eligible to show at the State Speed Show, State Hunter/Jumper/Dressage Show or State 4- H Horse Expo Show. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VOLUNTEERS The organization cannot function without volunteers and opportunities abound to contribute time and talent! You can be a helper or enroll as a 4-H project leader. If you are not signed up as a 4-H project leader you are not covered by 4- H insurance. RECORD BOOK At the end of the 4-H year, 4-H members may submit a record book through their local club. This is a record of their project work, goals and achievements. The record book will be evaluated and is the basis for county achievement awards. There will be a Top Horse Record Book Award given to a senior and a junior member. OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER The official newsletter for Waupaca County Horse & Pony Project is the WCH&PP Newsletter. The WCH&PP Newsletter is published monthly and is mailed electronically. The WCH&PP Newsletter will also be published to the website. Any rule or guideline changes or clarifications will be published in the WCH&PP Newsletter. You are responsible for getting that information. The WCH&PP Newsletter welcomes equine-related submissions including news, articles, classified ads, etc. 8

9 RULES A copy of the Waupaca County Horse & Pony Project Rules is attached. Please read these rules carefully as failure to follow the rules could result in dismissal from the program. FORMS We ve attached for your information: Waupaca County Horse & Pony Project Rules and Fair Rules Waupaca County Horse & Pony Project Equine Registration(ID) Form 2016 Rules Acknowledgment and Stall Agreement Agreement Assuming Risk of Injury or Damage Waiver and Release of Claims and Indemnity Agreement 2016 Calendar Also attached is an Acknowledgement Form and the Waiver and Release Form for members and parents to complete which indicates you have received this packet, understand its contents and agree to the rules as stated. This information is also available at: Website: YEAR END AWARDS Horse Person of the Year the project member who is working their equine consistently, is there almost every meeting/work-night, and is helping others to improve. Nominee cannot be a first year member. Rookie of the Year nominee must be a first year project member who has improved the most. 4-H Spirit / States Sportsmanship Award - a project member who is involved in many different 4-H activities, including the county wide horse project, volunteering, and helping others with equines. Record Book Awards two awards given, one for top senior, and one for top junior. This award is handed out in November after all the record books have been graded. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: UW-Extension, Penny Tank, Waupaca County 4-H Youth Program Advisor penny.tank@ces.uwex.edu Key Leader, Tamara Fabisiak mistydream8@yahoo.com Co- Leader, Dave Walsh Dave.Walsh@Miron-Construction.com Website: 9

10 WAUPACA COUNTY HORSE & PONY PROJECT RULES Prior to participation in any Horse and Pony event or activity the Waiver Form and the Rules Agreement must be signed by the project member and one of their parents and returned to the designated Key Leader. 2. Project dues, as established by the Leader Panel, must be paid by May 31 st. 3. Equine Identification forms, including pictures, must be at the County Extension office in Waupaca County Courthouse by May 31 st of the current year. No May 31 st postmarks will be accepted. Each equine intended for exhibition at the fair needs one of these forms completed. If the equine is going to be used by more than one family member, only one form with all family members listed is required. Submit forms on all equine you would consider taking to the fair if for some reason your primary equine would not be able to participate in the Fair. Having another horse with an ID form will allow you to bring an equine to the Fair as a replacement. NO LATE ID S WILL BE ACCEPTED. 4. All equine participating in the project must be in good health and have been vaccinated for the following: Eastern, Western Encephalomyelitis, Tetanus and Influenza [this shot can be administered in a combination shot]. These vaccinations can be purchased from your veterinarian or a retail outlet such as Fleet Farm. The equine must have a negative Coggins test. Proof of a negative Coggins test and proof of vaccinations must be valid from May 31 st thru September 30 th of participating year. No equines will be allowed to be unloaded and participate in any 4-H event including work-nights and Fair until this information is on file with the Leader Panel. Equines must be in good health at all times. At any county event, any suspicious animals [those exhibiting symptoms of coughing, runny noses, unattended wounds, etc.] will be sent home. 5. When participating with your equine at the scheduled event the following rules apply: a. Riding shoes or boots and pants must be worn when working with your equine. b. When participating in mounted or driving 4-H sponsored events both youth and adults must wear SEI approved helmets. c. Effective October 1 st, 2015 a saddle (mounted) and bridle (mounted/cart) are required when riding or driving a horse. (WI 4-H Youth Development Policies/Safety/Section A/Number 6) d. You must be using appropriate tack that is in good condition, which is subject to the Leader s discretion. e. Proper ring etiquette must be observed at all times for you and your equine s safety and that of the other exhibitors and their equines. 6. Do not let others ride your equine at WCH&PP events. WCH&PP members who have ID d the equine, parents or leader panel members should be the only handlers. Younger brothers/sisters or friends can ride at home. At a WCH&PP event 4-H project members are the only individuals covered by insurance. We as leaders must enforce this rule as this rule has been established for everyone s safety and for liability purposes. Failure to follow this rule may disqualify the project member from any event, and the member and their animal will be sent home. 7. For the safety of our project members, only equines registered in the project [required vaccinations and negative coggins] and being used by the member are allowed at project activities. 8. All trash and recyclables must be cleaned up and all manure must be picked up and taken home with you after activities such as work-nights. 9. Foul language, disrespectful or unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated. If this type of behavior is exhibited, you will be asked to leave the event. 10. Each member is required to meet the requirements set forth by the Leader Panel. 11. If a dispute arises, see the Key Leader. The members of the Leader Panel collectively decide appropriate action to be taken when there is a dispute or problem. The Leader Panel members have the right to disqualify any member or parent from any county event or activity and have them removed from such event or activity due to not following the rules. We have excellent facilities for our project. Area professionals and volunteers have been willing to give their time and talents to help the project. We have a good reputation because we are organized, well mannered and show well kept equines. We need to keep our facilities clean and orderly at all work-nights/days, clinics/shows and at the Fair. 10

11 WAUPACA COUNTY HORSE & PONY PROJECT FAIR & STALL RULES Prior to participation in the Horse and Pony Project Fair activities, the Fair Rules and Stall Agreement form must be signed by the project member and one of their parents [if exhibitor is under 18] and returned to the designated Key Leader. When participating with your equine at the Fair the following rules apply: Equines must have water at all times. Devise a way to keep the water pail from tipping. Equines must be fed on a regular basis. If you cannot be there to feed hay and grain or clean your stall please find a WCH&PP buddy or parent or another project member who will agree to do it for you. No one other than your parent, another project member, their parent or a leader can assist you. No hay nets in the stalls. A halter and lead must be attached to the door of the stall for emergencies. If a stall door latch is faulty a lead line can be used to secure it. DO NOT place any locks on your stall doors. Aisles around your stalls must be swept and orderly at all times. No one except a parent, leader or another project member may provide grooming assistance at the Fair. Fair exhibitors are not allowed to stay overnight with their animals for liability reasons. Parent volunteers are encouraged to stay overnight in the barns. Various Leader panel members do stay at night for safety of the animals. Valuables should not be kept in the barns. Lock them in a vehicle, trailer or leave them at home. Hay, grain, tack and other supplies must be stored in a vehicle or a horse trailer. If tack stalls are available each club will need to keep them clean and orderly. Also locks can be placed on the tack stalls. No one except exhibitors and their equines are allowed in the on-deck area warm-up ring or show ring during the Fair show except for safety reasons; then only a parent or leader may provide assistance. No one on the rail can provide verbal or nonverbal coaching to the exhibitors once they enter the show ring. Horse stalls will be judged on appearance and cleanliness. Stall decoration done by each club will be judged. When participating in Fair week activities with your equine the following rules apply: Riding shoes or boots and pants must be worn when working with your equine. When participating in mounted or driving 4-H sponsored events both children and adults must wear SEI approved helmets. Effective October 1 st, 2015 a saddle (mounted) and bridle (mounted/cart) are required when riding or driving a horse. (WI 4-H Youth Development Policies/Safety/Section A/Number 6) You must be using appropriate tack that is in good condition, which is subject to the Leader s discretion. Proper ring etiquette must be observed at all times for you and your equine s safety and that of the other exhibitors and their equines. If a dispute arises, see the Key Leader. The members of the Leader Panel collectively decide appropriate action to be taken when there is a dispute or problem. The Leader Panel members have the right to disqualify any member or parent from any county event or activity and have them removed from such event or activity due to not following the rules. 11

12 HORSELESS HORSE GUIDELINES (Waupaca County) Horseless Horse classes MUST only be entered by a project member who meets the following criteria. It is strongly suggested that each county follow this guideline for their Fair classes to avoid confusion when entering the State 4-H Horse Expo. (County information will be noted within parenthesis.) 1. All Horseless Horse exhibitors must wear an SEI approved equestrian helmet when mounted. Riding shoes or boots and pants must be worn when working with the equine. 2. A Horseless Horse project member is defined as a WCH&PP member who has no one on one access to an equine. They do not own their own equine or their family does not own, manage or lease an equine. Cloverbuds may not be horseless project members. (In Waupaca County fourth grade is the first year a 4-H member can take the equine or Horseless Horse project.) 3. Horseless Horse project members MUST show only in Horseless Horse classes at Fair. 4. The Horseless Horse member must be working with a current WCH&PP project member or leader. The 4-H leader or member s equine may be shown by both the 4-H horse project member and the 4-H Horseless Horse project member, but does not have to be shown by the current 4-H horse project member at the Fair. However, this is the only equine the Horseless Horse member may show; they may not show or ID other equines from other 4-H project members. Two Horseless Horse members may NOT show the same equine. 5. The WCH&PP project member may not be a sibling that resides in the same household. If two siblings are showing the same equine, that is family owned, managed or leased, both siblings are classified as horse project members. 6. Horseless Horse members are expected to work with the 4-H horse member or leader and their equine to learn about the equine, including grooming, clean up, tack, riding, etc. (If an adult wants to share their equine with a Horseless Horse member, the adult needs to be registered as a 4-H leader.) 7. Horseless Horse members are expected to participate in equine project activities and follow all rules of the project. (In Waupaca County that means completing the participation requirements for 4-H Horseless Horse project members to show at the fair; participation in project activities and work-nights, follow guidelines and complete required forms on time.) 8. The Horseless Horse project member is not managing or leasing an equine owned by someone else. (If an adult who is not a 4-H leader wants to share their equine with a WCH&PP member, the situation would have to be a managerial or leased project under the 4-H horse project.) 9. The Horseless Horse project members must complete the Horseless Horse Agreement form which must be at the County Extension office in Waupaca County Courthouse by May 31 st of the current year. No May 31 st postmarks will be accepted. 10. A Horseless Horse member can only be in the Horseless Horse project one year. The following WCH&PP members are NOT considered Horseless Horse members, if: They own and are showing their own equine or showing a managed or leased equine; They are showing an equine owned, managed or leased by a family member. Two family members may show the same equine - see Expo Rules & Class List General Rules for Horse Show ; They are showing an equine that is owned, managed or leased by someone other than a current WCH&PP project member or leader; They have previously participated as a member in the WCH&PP project. 12

13 WAUPACA COUNTY HORSELESS HORSE AGREEMENT FORM This form is for Waupaca County Horseless Horse project members. Date Due: Horseless Horse Agreement forms are due on or before May 31 st in the UW-Extension Office No May 31 st postmarks will be accepted by the project. *It is your responsibility to ensure the courthouse has received this form* Return to: 4-H Youth Program Advisor, Courthouse, 811 Harding Street, Waupaca, WI Horseless Horse Member Name Horseless Horse Member Address: Phone: I understand that as a Horseless Horse member I am expected to work with a WCH&PP member or Leader to learn about the equine, including grooming, proper equine handling, tack, riding, etc. I understand that I am expected to participate in WCH&PP activities and to follow all rules of the project. I will complete the Horseless Horse Member requirements of the project in order to be eligible to exhibit at the Waupaca County Fair. This includes using this animal to develop 4-H life skills, to learn about proper equine care and safety and to develop foundational equine handling and riding techniques. Horseless Horse Member's Signature: Horseless Horse Member s Parent Name: Horseless Horse Member s Parent/Guardian Signature: The Horseless Horse project member will be partnering with [check the appropriate entry]: WCH&PP Member 4-H Leader I understand that I am expected to work with the Horseless Horse Member to teach them about the equine, including proper equine care and safety and to develop foundational equine handling and riding techniques. WCH&P Project Member or Leader Name: WCH&P Project Member Signature: If WCH&P Project Member, Parent s Signature: 4-H Leader Signature: Horseless Horse Project Member Equine Identification Name of Equine: Breed of Equine: This Equine must be registered using the WAUPACA COUNTY HORSE & PONY PROJECT EQUINE REGISTRATION (ID) FORM. Equine ID forms are due on or before May 31 st in the UW-Extension Office no May 31 st postmarks will be accepted by the project. 13

14 WAUPACA COUNTY HORSE & PONY PROJECT EQUINE REGISTRATION (ID) FORM 2016 This form is for all horse and horseless horse project members Date Due: Equine ID forms are due on or before May 31 st in the UW-Extension Office No May 31 st postmarks will be accepted by the project *It is your responsibility to ensure the courthouse received this form* Return to: 4-H Youth Program Advisor, Courthouse, 811 Harding Street, Waupaca, WI Member Information: Name Address and City: Phone Number: Grade (as of Oct.1 current 4-H year): 4-H Club or Organization: Premise ID Number (where the animal is housed) Type of Riding and Other Horse Project Interests (check all that apply): English Posters Vet Science Demonstrations Western Charts Scrapbook Driving Gymkhana Model Horse Horse Bowl Photography Dressage Displays Horse Judging Hippology Other Equine Information: Equine Name Age Sex Breed/Type Color / Markings Height in Hands Ownership (check one of the following and complete the information) Family Owned (list owner) Managerial (list owner & their phone number) Horseless Horse (list member or leader who owns) ATTACH PHOTO OF YOUR HORSE/PONY HERE 14 (page 1 of 2)

15 Member Information provide the following information of you. How many years have you been riding? How often do you ride? Daily Weekly Monthly Can you ride safely in a group at a walk, trot and canter? Yes No Can you groom, saddle, bridle and mount your horse? by yourself need assistance List the goals you hope to accomplish with your project animal: Do you take riding lessons? Yes No Would you attend clinics, work-nights, and other horse activities if they are offered? Yes No In no, please explain why (i.e. no horse trailer, time restraints, etc.) Equine Information provide the following information on your equine. How long have you had your equine? Describe your horse s training Does your horse get along with other horses? Yes No Does your horse have any bad habits such as kicking, biting, other? Yes No Explain: *Submit this form with each equine that you are interested in showing at fair. Make copies for additional equines registered. Each member needs to fill out their own ID form per equine.* 15 (page 2 of 2)

16 AGREEMENT ASSUMING RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT I, (being/not being) over the age of eighteen have made a voluntary request to participate in the current years Waupaca County Horse and Pony Project activities conducted at the various locations noted on the project schedule. In consideration of the permission given to me to participate in the Waupaca County Horse and Pony Project on January 1 st through December 31 st, of the current year. I do hereby agree: 1. That I am aware that participation in the horse and pony project is inherently dangerous and that I may be subjected to the risk of death or personal injury or damage to my property by such participation. I freely, voluntarily, and with such knowledge assume the risk of death, personal injury or property damage arising from, or in any way connected with, such participation. 2. That Waupaca County Horse and Pony Project, all members and leaders of the 4-H Organizations, Waupaca County, Waupaca County U. W. Extension, the Waupaca County Fair Board and the Manawa Lions Club, their sureties, and each of them, shall not be responsible or liable for any injury, damage, loss or expense, either to me or my property, incurred while participating in the Waupaca County Horse and Pony Project. 3. For myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, to defend and indemnify the Waupaca County Horse and Pony Project, all members and leaders of the 4-H Organizations, Waupaca County, Waupaca County U. W. Extension, the Waupaca County Fair Board and the Manawa Lions Club, their sureties, and each of them, against any and all manner of actions, causes of actions, suits, debt claims, demands, or damages or liability or expense of every kind and nature, incurred or arising be reason of, any actual or claimed negligent or wrongful act or omission of mine while participating in the Waupaca County Horse and Pony Project activities throughout the year. Name of Exhibitor/Participant (Please Print): Signature of Exhibitor/Participant: Address State Zip Phone Signature of Parent or Guardian (if under 18) Date: 16

17 RULES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and STALL AGREEMENT Each WCH&PP including FFA & scouts member in the family, along with their parents, must sign and submit one of these forms to the WCH&PP Leader Panel. I have received the Waupaca County Horse & Pony Project Guidebook and Rules. I understand the contents and agree to abide by the rules as stated therein. I have read the above listed Waupaca County Horse and Pony Project rules for the Fair week activities and agree to abide by them. At Fair checkout I agree to clean my stall/s by removing all bedding from them and sweeping them clean. When the stall is clean it must be checked by a Leader Panel member before I leave the fairgrounds. If I leave without checking out and/or properly cleaning my stall(s) I will be charged a $20 fine per stall. I will not be allowed to participate in the Waupaca County Horse and Pony Project the following year until this fine is paid in full. Date: Member Parent or Guardian 17