Main Judge: Ian Beck, Scotland, CT Fitting and Showmanship Judges: Ian Beck, Scotland, CT Deborah Besemer, Campton NH

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1 July 13, 14, Deerfield Fairgrounds Deerfield, NH Main Judge: Ian Beck, Scotland, CT Fitting and Showmanship Judges: Ian Beck, Scotland, CT Deborah Besemer, Campton NH The 2018 New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show Cover Design Contest Winning Artist: Karrie Cormier Location Deerfield Fairgrounds, 34 Stage Road (Route 43) Deerfield, NH Supported by a grant from the 4-H Foundation of New Hampshire Page 1 of 18

2 Entry and Form Information Eligibility This show is open to NH 4-H members years old on January 1 who have qualified in their county as a delegate or alternate. All must enter by deadline; delegates must include fees, and alternates will pay upon arrival at show if they participate. Alternates may be used as replacements as long as they are on the grounds Friday evening for horse judging and the written quiz with other exhibitors and their horse must be on the grounds prior to their scheduled first class. No post entries will be permitted. Exhibitor must show the same horse and show in the same discipline as in the Qualifying Show. In the event of an illness or injury to the horse, with documentation from a veterinarian, a different project horse may be substituted as prescribed in the NH 4-H Replacement Animal Policy. Horse sharing will be allowed at the 2018 State 4-H Horse Show. If both members are showing in the same division, there may be limitations to the number of choice classes and/or one member may need to show in a different division (but will be judged under the rules of their chosen division). Both sharing members must qualify via the county process and the shared horse must be on the both member s Intent to Show on or before May 1, There is no entry fee or stabling discount for members sharing a horse. How to Enter Each exhibitor, alternate, and stable manager must complete entry forms linked below. Entries are due in to the State 4-H Office by June 30, 2018 or immediately after County Show. Please check with your county about how they want you to submit your entries and payment. All checks need to be made payable to UNH Cooperative Extension; most counties collect funds and pay with one county check. An exhibitor must have an Intent to Show Form (or online version) completed by May 1 for the horse entered; ESE rules require Intent to Show to be completed by April 1 for ESE eligibility. 4-H State Show participants with disabilities will be accommodated as appropriate. Participants requiring accommodations must indicate so on their entry form. Note: Walk Trot riders and certain other modifications may not be eligible for Eastern States Exposition. Please notify Mary Davis, NH 4-H Animal and Agricultural Science Program Coordinator with the specifics of any accommodations requested no later than June 30 at Mary.Davis@unh.edu or (603) Entry Fee An entry fee of $85.00 for each rider and $10.00 for each stable manager is necessary to help cover rental of the grounds, stalls and other costs. Entry fees are due with entries. Make check or money order payable as directed by your county to the county or UNH Cooperative Extension. No refunds will be granted unless Mary Davis is notified in writing via at Mary.Davis@unn.edu at least 48 hours before opening of the show that the member will not participate. Cancellation Exhibitors unable to attend the New Hampshire 4-H State Horse Show for any reason must contact their county office immediately to allow for timely notification of alternates. Page 2 of 18

3 Awards Ribbons and trophies will be awarded. A stable manager award for high point quiz and judging is awarded. To break ties: Total of Quiz and Judging. If still tied Fitting and Showmanship Score. If still tied Scores of answers to questions in Judging Exhibitor Information Exhibitor Requirements All exhibitors must participate in the following: 4-H General Knowledge Quiz (100 points)(see the NH 4-H Horse Project Manual and for study materials) 4-H Horse Judging (100 points) 4-H Fitting and Showing (100 points) 4-H Equitation (100 points) o Hunt or Saddle Seat Division: Hunt or Saddle Seat Equitation o Western/Stock Seat Division: Western Equitation o Novice or Open Walk Trot Divisions: Novice or Open Walk Trot Equitation o Gymkhana Division: Senior/Junior Horsemanship o Driving Division: Reinsmanship o In Hand Suitability (will be split by height if enough entries) Classes: 3 Choice Classes in your division (see class list and entry form) (50 points each) Note: modified classes for those requiring accommodations due to disability will be added as necessary. Contact the State Office via mary.davis@unh.edu or (603) for accommodations. Horse Show Rules The New England 4-H Horse Show Rules and Guidelines and the New Hampshire Supplement to the New England 4-H Horse Show Rules and Guidelines for specific rules on classes, equipment, etc. New England 4-H Horse Show Rules and Guidelines NH Supplement to the New England 4-H Horse Show Rules Assistance Horse may be owned or managed (leased) by exhibitor and exhibitor is solely responsible for the horse at this event. Members are expected to care for their animals by themselves or with the help of other competing members. Adults may help load and unload, and help members on arrival 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Tack and feed rooms and decorations may be set up with assistance from adults prior to the start of the show. No adult is allowed to assist with the preparation of any horse. With the exception of disability accommodations, members receiving outside assistance (from an adult or a non-participating minor) in caring for an animal or preparing for a class will be disqualified after one warning from the superintendent. Stable managers may assist a rider by holding their horse while the rider does the work. Exhibitors may assist each other in preparation. County Stable Managers/Show Assistant Page 3 of 18

4 Each county may bring up to ten non-competing 4-H members to serve as County Stable Managers; counties may bring one additional stable manager per 3 competitors over 30. Stable managers & show assistants must be current 4-H members enrolled in the horse program. They may assist with all duties except riding, exercising, or preparation for a class. Stable Managers must complete an entry form and send it to their county/or the State 4-H Office. All stable managers must enter Quiz and Judging. Stable managers must be on the grounds for the duration of the event. Stable Managers must pay a $10.00 entry fee. Stable managers wishing to participate in Fitting and Showmanship with a borrowed horse should indicate on their entry Additional youth may be selected to serve as a show office assistant to perform duties related to show management. Interested youth may contact Mary Davis (Mary.Davis@unh.edu). Show assistants must complete an entry form, but do not pay an entry fee; they must be chaperoned by their county chaperone at night, and are expected to participate in Horse Judging and the Quiz. They may participate in F & S with a borrowed horse. Supervision Each county will appoint one screened 4-H leader to serve as the official county head chaperone to coordinate and see that adequate supervision is available at all times for their entire group. Chaperones are responsible for assigning stalls and overseeing sleeping arrangements. Each county may make their own sleeping arrangements and must provide adequate chaperones. The chaperones must sleep in the designated area with their delegates. Counties as a whole must determine whether to stay in a camping area or dormitory. Counties must provide the show management with a list of those in campers and their chaperones, and those in the dorm and their chaperones. All head chaperones are expected to attend a phone conference with show officials prior to the show (Thursday July 5, 7 PM). Counties without chaperones must work make arrangements with another county to take responsibility for their delegate(s). County chaperones will also be responsible for recruiting volunteers (youth/adults) from their county who will assist with tasks as requested by the show committee such as gate keeper, ring clean up and watering and practice ring monitor. Counties are to complete the County Chaperone Information sheet available from their County Extension Staff and send by entry deadline. Conduct All youth and adult attendees agree to abide by the New Hampshire 4-H Code of Conduct. General Policies Safety The use of Basic Safety Procedures is mandatory for all. The following will apply: No smoking in barns or public areas. Smoking only in designated areas away from youth. Fire lanes will remain clear at all times. All county delegations must have fire buckets or fire extinguisher readily available. Equipment will be stored properly to reduce tripping and other hazards. Horses must not be left unattended with stall doors open. All 4-H youth exhibitors are required to wear a properly fitted ASTM/SEI approved equestrian helmet with secured chin harness properly fastened at all times when mounted on an equine or in a vehicle being pulled by one or more equines. Page 4 of 18

5 Stabling, Tying, and Showing from Trailers Horses must be stabled in barns for the night. Washing may be done outside with horse held. No horses will be shown from trailers. Arrival/Departure Gates will open no earlier than 9:00 a.m. Friday; horses and campers may arrive after that time. Check with barn superintendent. All horses and exhibitors must be on the grounds by 3:00 p.m. and signed in at the secretary's stand by 4:00 p.m. Leaving Grounds Policy Exhibitors may not leave the grounds during the show unless permission is granted by the Show Superintendent. Permission will be granted only if the departure is necessary as a result of a medical or other emergency involving the exhibitor or horse. Exhibitors leaving without permission or leaving before release form is signed by the show secretary will forfeit his/her awards including the right to go to Eastern States Exposition. HORSES may be released after their last class on Sunday. EXHIBITORS will not be released until the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony on Sunday. Exhibitors will not be excused until they have obtained a release from the county chaperone and their stalls and camping/sleeping areas are clean and all payments are settled. All animals must be off the grounds Sunday afternoon. Those staying in the dorm must check into the dorm on Friday and MUST BE CHECKED OUT OF THE DORM BY NOON SUNDAY. If a dorm resident leaves the area unclean (as determined by the head chaperone at 12 noon) that individual and all others from their county listed as staying in the dorm will lose 10 points off their show score. Counties will be signed out by the superintendent after inspection of their barn and camping area is complete. NOTE: All stalls must be stripped prior to leaving the grounds or the entire county will be subject to a fee of $25 per stall for cleaning. Health Requirements for Horses All horses must have a current vaccination for rabies given at least 30 days and not more than 1 year prior to the show. Horses stabled outside New Hampshire must conform to entry and health regulations as required by current New Hampshire law. For out of state horses, a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection health certificate signed by an accredited veterinarian and a valid negative AGID (Coggins) test conducted within 6 months prior to entry must be presented. Guidelines for Volunteers, Guests, and Spectators Volunteers, guests, and spectators must follow the conduct guidelines outlined for youth participants. 4-H has a policy of no alcoholic beverages. Adult smoking permitted in personal camping areas only. There will be absolutely no smoking in the barns, dormitories, public spaces or ring area. Anyone not following these policies will be asked to leave the fairgrounds. EMT EMT will be on the grounds during riding and driving classes. Dress Code A minimum of shirt that covers the torso, fingertip length shorts, and shoes that completely enclose the foot must be worn at all times by everyone associated with the show activities on the grounds. Tank tops must not be revealing or have less than a one-inch strap. No bathing suits. Sandals are allowed only in non-horse areas (campsites, show office, restrooms) Page 5 of 18

6 Facility Information Shavings There are also several feed stores in the area with feed and shavings available for purchase. You will be required to strip your stall or pay a stall stripping fee of $25 per stall for the entire delegation (including tack and feed stalls). Food Food will not be sold on the grounds (exception of ice cream social fundraiser for NH Horse Teams on Saturday evening). Counties should plan their meals accordingly and for those visiting there are local restaurants that deliver. Sleeping Arrangements Lodging, Sleeping and Camping Information Exhibitors may sleep in the dorms if they wish and if designated by county. Sleeping areas are separated by gender. Each county must provide chaperones in each sleeping area or work out an agreement with another county for chaperoning. Dorm floors may be dirt or asphalt so exhibitors will need to provide appropriate cots or sleeping pads and other necessary bedding. Counties will provide signs that will designate county sleeping areas. Counties may also camp together on the grounds as a county unit. All 4-H members will be chaperoned by their county and quiet hours will be enforced. Evening Curfew 10:00 p.m. - All exhibitors in dorms/campers/tents 10:30 p.m. - Lights out and electronics off; adults please respect quiet hours. Camping Camping facilities are available for parents and other adults involved with the show. Due to safety and fire regulations, camping is permitted in designated areas only. Costs Campers or tents using electrical or water hook-up (per night): $30 ($60 total for the weekend)* Tents with no hook-up (per night): $15* ($30 for the weekend); if tents use electric hook-up, or plug in at all, the camper fee is charged. *Please note: ALL CAMPERS ON THE GROUNDS MUST PAY THIS FEE, REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE HOOKING UP OR USING ELECTRICITY. If you are on the grounds with a camper or tent, you must pay this fee. Dormitory: FREE; county delegation makes a decision as to whether to use the dorm. Selection for Eastern States Exposition For more information on selection for Eastern States Exposition, please visit the website: Horse Education Poster Contest All are eligible to enter the Horse Education Poster Contest. Entry is found at the end of this packet. Judging will be done by those attending the show. Page 6 of 18

7 2018 New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show Schedule Friday 2:00 4:00 Registration -- all registered by 4 pm Trail and Obstacle Classes 5:00 Head Chaperone Meeting Class 24 Senior English Trail 5:50 Judging/Quiz Volunteers Report Class 25 Senior Western Trail 6:00 Opening Ceremonies Class 26 Open Walk Trot Trail Judging- Ring Class 27 Junior English Trail Quiz- Location TBA Class 28 Junior Western Trail Saturday 8:00 AM Class 29 Novice Walk Trot Trail Fitting and Showmanship Class 30 Modified Trail if needed Class 1 Senior English Class 31 Senior Precision Driving Class 2 Senior Western Class 32 Junior Precision Driving Class 3 Senior Gymkhana Class 33 Senior In Hand Obstacle Class 4 Senior Driving Class 34 Junior In Hand Obstacle Class 5 Senior In Hand Class 35 Junior In Hand Trail Class 6 Open Walk-Trot Class 36 Senior In Hand Trail Class 7 Junior English Command Class 8 Junior Western Class 37 Senior English Command Class Class 9 Junior Gymkhana Class 38 Senior Western Command Class Class 10 Junior Driving Class 39 Junior English Command Class Class 11 Junior In Hand Class 40 Junior Western Command Class Class 12 Novice Walk-Trot Class 41 Modified Command Class if needed Equitation Class 13 Senior Hunt Seat & Saddle Seat Saturday Evening Class 14 Senior Western Class 42 Barrel Race Class 15 Senior Reinsmanship Class 43 Keyhole Race Class 16 Senior In Hand Suitability Class 44 Pole Bending Class 17 Open Walk-Trot Class 45 Flag Race Class 18 Junior Hunt Seat & Saddle Seat Class 46 In Hand Command Class 19 Junior Western Class 47 Command Driving Class 20 Junior Reinsmanship Class 48 Bridle Path Hack Class 21 Junior In Hand Suitability Class 22 Novice Walk-Trot Class 23 Modified Equitation if needed Following Evening Classes Classes may be split or combined at staff Ice Cream Social ($3 suggested donation) to discretion. Schedule subject to change due benefit NH 4-H Horse team to Eastern Nat'l 4-H to # of entries, weather and other factors Saddle seat will be split from hunt seat if there are 3 or more Saddle Seat entries Horse Roundup in Kentucky Barnyard Olympics (all welcome) Classes will be split or combined at show management discretion. Hunt seat and saddle seat will be split if there are a minimum of 3 saddle seat entries. Following Saturday Evening Classes: Ice Cream Social $3 donation to benefit teams representing NH 4-H at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in Louisville Kentucky AND Barnyard Olympics free and fun for all (exhibitors, adults, siblings and visitors!) Page 7 of 18

8 Sunday 8 am Class 49 Hunter Over Fences requires Hunter Over Fences Readiness form to enter (see page 12) Class 50 Small Equine In Hand Jumping Pleasure Classes Class 51 Senior English Class 52 Senior Western Class 53 Senior Pleasure Driving Class 54 Open Walk Trot Pleasure Class 55 Junior English Class 56 Junior Western Class 57 Novice Walk Trot Pleasure Class 58 Junior Pleasure Driving Class 59 Modified Pleasure if needed Other Classes Class 60 Western All Around Senior Class 61 Senior Hunter Under Saddle Class 62 Open Walk Trot Command Class 63 Western All Around Junior Class 64 Junior Hunter Under Saddle Class 65 Novice Walk Trot Command Class 66 Gymkhana Horsemanship Class 67 Driving Discipline Rail Class 68 In-Hand Pattern Handiness *must do handiness pattern in NE Horse Show Ru Class 69 Handiness Senior English Class 70 Handiness Senior Western Class 71 Handiness Junior English Class 72 Handiness Junior Western Class 73 Handiness Senior Driving Class 74 Handiness Junior Driving Class 75 Modified Handiness if needed Awards Closing Ceremonies Page 8 of 18

9 Print Clearly NH State 4-H Horse Show Entry Exhibitor: Address: Address: Town, Zip Phone: County: Birthdate: Age 1/1: Circle One: Exhibitor Alternate Stable Manager Office Assistant (requires prior arrangement) Circle Division: Senior Junior Novice Walk-trot* Open Walk-Trot* Horse Name: Breed: Size: Circle: Mare Gelding Are you sharing a horse? YES NO If yes, with whom? Parent/ Guardian Name: Telephone: Parent/Guardian Fitting & Showmanship & Equitation will be assigned based on Division and Discipline; please circle one English Western Novice Walk-trot Open Walk-trot Driving In hand Gymkhana You will be assigned a Fitting and Showmanship and Equitation class based on the division and discipline you enter. Please choose three more classes based on your discipline, ability and interests: Riding Division (English and Western)(Circle 3) Pleasure Trail Handiness Western All Around Bridle Path Hack Command Hunter Under Saddle Hunter Over Fences (requires readiness form pg 13 submitted with entry) Novice Walk-Trot (Circle 3) circle English Western (will be split if sufficient entries) Pleasure Command Trail (requires readiness form submitted with entry) Open Walk-Trot (Circle 3) circle English Western (will be split if sufficient entries) Pleasure Command Trail (requires readiness form submitted with entry) Driving Division (Circle 3) Pleasure Driving Precision Driving Command Driving Handiness Driving Discipline Rail In Hand Division (Circle 3) In Hand Jumping In Hand Obstacle In Hand Command In Hand Trail In-hand Pattern (note: Obstacle will not include any jumping; Trail may have a jump. Trail obstacles will be similar to those that might be encountered on a trail) Gymkhana Division (Circle 3) Barrels Pole Bending Flag Race Key Hole -Continue on next page- Page 9 of 18

10 Do you have any special needs that will require assistance with your performance in any phase of this show? No Yes (please explain below or contact Mary Davis or (603) ): * Novice Walk-Trot is for riders not ready to canter in a group in a show setting. Complete readiness form pg 14. * Open Walk-Trot is for riders choosing to ride in the walk-trot division for any reason except being novice; it is not open to novice riders. Complete readiness form pg 14. Horses 18 years or over verified by veterinarian statement or registration papers are eligible for the Senior Horse Award. Please include a copy of verification if you want your horse considered for the award. Coggins test is NOT adequate. Entry Deadline: June 30, 2018 (or immediately after county show) Send: New Hampshire State 4-H Horse Show Entry Form and Release Entry Fee: $85 for exhibitors, $10 for Stable Managers/Teen Leaders $0 for Office Assistants Exhibitor Forms only needed if NOT done in 4hOnline: Horse Intent to Show Form NH 4-H Record Lease Form (if applicable) 4-H Activity Youth Permission and Release and Code of Conduct NH 4-H Activity Youth Medical Care and Treatment Form Stable Managers Forms only needed if NOT done in 4hOnline: 4-H Activity Youth Permission and Release and Code of Conduct NH 4-H Activity Youth Medical Care and Treatment Form Completed ESE form for those eligible Camping Fees T-Shirt/ Sweatshirt Order Form Make checks payable as directed by your county (most counties collect fees and write one county check) Fees: Amount Enclosed: Entry Fee ($85 per rider, $10 per stable manager) rider Stable Mgr Office Ass t Camping Fee ($30 per night each camper, $15 per night each tent) Camper Tent T-Shirt Order Form/Fee ($15 per shirt/$30 per sweatshirt) Total Enclosed Make checks payable as directed by your county to the County or to UNH Cooperative Extension (NOTE: most counties collect fees and submit one check please confirm payment information with your county) All county entries must be sent together to Mary Davis, Program Coordinator 4-H Animal and Agricultural Science Kendall Hall Suite 403 Durham NH Page 10 of 18

11 PERMISSION AND LIABILITY WAIVER MUST BE COMPLETED BY PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN My child,, has permission to participate in the State 4-H Horse Show, including staying overnight, at Deerfield Fairgrounds during the event. It is understood that my child will be supervised by county chaperones. I understand my child may camp with his/her county delegation or stay in the dormitory and that both locations will be supervised by county chaperones. I wish my child to stay in the: a. Dormitory with the county b. Camping unit with the county I understand that my child may not change his/her sleeping location without my written consent. I have read the rules and regulations governing the 4-H State Horse Show and ESE Qualifying Event, and we agree to abide by those rules and give superintendents, UNH Cooperative Extension staff, and volunteers full authority to make judgment and enforce these rules. The above applicant meets the eligibility requirements and is willing to conduct him/herself in an appropriate manner according to the 4-H Code of Conduct. I agree to treat the facilities and my animal with care and respect. I agree to release and hold harmless, defend and indemnify The University of New Hampshire, UNH Cooperative Extension, 4-H Foundation of NH, Inc., Deerfield Fairgrounds and their trustees, agents, employees, and volunteers from any liability, claim, or demand connected with this event. I bring my animal at my own risk and I am aware of the hazards associated with participation and with the handling of large animals including possible injury or death. I will be responsible for physical or financial damage done by myself or my animals to another person or property. We have read the rules and regulations governing the State 4-H Horse Show and agree to abide by these rules; and give superintendents and UNH Cooperative Extension staff full authority to make judgment and enforce these rules. Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Date Will a parent/guardian be camping on the grounds? YES NO Please circle one and initial Type of unit & size: (Slide out units may not encroach on adjacent space or they will be assessed a second fee) Camping site needed: Camper Fee ($30 per night/$60 weekend): Tent Fee ($15 per night/ $30 weekend): (no hook-up; tents using electricity or water will be charged a camper fee) Total camping fee enclosed with entry fee. Page 11 of 18

12 STATE SHOW 4-H HORSE SHOW SHIRT ORDER FORM State Show qualifiers must make an advance order for t-shirts & sweatshirts. Advance orders are guaranteed. A limited number of t-shirts will be available for purchase at the show. No extra sweatshirts will be ordered. SHIRTS MUST BE ORDERED BY JUNE 30 All shirts will be printed with the design shown above. Shirts will be available at State Show for distribution. Adult Sizes Only $15.00 (t-shirts are dark gray with white print) Hoodie $30 (hoodies are dark gray with white print) ¼ zip sweatshirt $30 (1/4 zips are dark gray with white print) Place number of shirts desired in the column with the appropriate size: S M L XL XXL (+$2) T-Shirt $15 Hooded Sweatshirt $30 t-shirts hoodies 1/4 zip sweatshirt $30 1/4 zip sweatshirts # t-shirts X $15 = (+$2 per shirt for XXL) # hoodies X $30 = (+$2 per shirt for XXL) # ¼ zips X $30 = (+$2 per shirt for XXL) TOTAL DUE: $ PLEASE INCLUDE PAYMENT WITH ORDER CHECKS PAYABLE TO: UNH Cooperative Extension (or as directed by your county) Name County If you order and pay for a shirt but do not attend the show, your shirt will be given to your county chaperone for delivery to you. Page 12 of 18

13 NH State 4-H Horse Show Hunter Over Fences Readiness Form The NH State 4-H Horse Show requires prospective entries for Hunter Over Fences to provide documentation that they and their mount are prepared for this class. Please have the form below completed at one of the following: A County Qualifying 4-H Event, after completing the Hunter Over Fences Class (at least 6 fences at 2 3 or higher) with a Blue or Red Danish Ribbon while riding the horse to be entered at the State 4-H Horse Show. At any show, horse trials or other competition over fences by completing a course of at least 6 fences at 2 3 or higher while riding the horse to be entered at the State 4-H Horse Show. A riding instructor may observe you riding the horse to be entered at the State 4-H Horse Show completing a course of at least 6 fences at 2 3 or higher Use this portion at a show or other competition: Name of Show or Event: Date of Show or Event: Name of Rider (4-H Member): Name of Horse: I hereby attest that the above named horse and rider combination successfully completed a course of at least 6 fences at 2 3 or higher; if a 4-H Show, a Blue or Red Danish award was received. Name of Show Official: Contact phone or Signature: Date: Use the portion below for verification by a riding instructor: Date of Observation: Name of Rider (4-H Member): Name of Horse: I hereby attest that the above named horse and rider combination successfully completed a course of at least 6 fences at 2 3 or higher. Name of Instructor: Contact phone or Signature: Date: This form is to be submitted with the 4-H member s State 4-H Horse Show entry. Late forms will not be accepted. Page 13 of 18

14 NH State 4-H Horse Show Walk-Trot State Show Readiness Form The NH State 4-H Horse Show requires prospective entries for Novice and Open Walk-Trot divisions to provide documentation that they and their mount are prepared for this show experience. Please have the form below completed at one of the following: A County Qualifying 4-H Event where the member is observed caring for and riding the horse to be entered at the State 4-H Horse Show A riding instructor or 4-H leader may observe you caring for and riding the horse to be entered at the State 4-H Horse Show I am familiar with and have observed the member and animal listed below and feel that the 4-H member is capable of the following activities in a horse show setting: Independently leading and tying the horse in the barn and throughout the show grounds Independently managing, feeding, watering and caring for the horse for the duration of the show Independently grooming, tacking up, and preparing the horse for riding Riding in a group setting of up to 12 horse and rider combinations at the walk and trot Maneuvering the horse around obstacles (including other horses and riders) in a crowded show setting) Independently untacking, cooling out, caring for and grooming horse after exercise. Requesting help from an appropriate leader or show official in the event of an emergency or a concern regarding the health/well-being of the rider or horse. Date of Observation: Name of Rider (4-H Member): Name of Horse: I hereby attest that the above named horse and rider combination have met the criteria checked above, and in my opinion are ready for the challenge of participating at the NH State 4-H Horse Show. Name of 4-H Leader or Instructor: Contact phone or Signature: Date: Page 14 of 18

15 NH 4-H Horse Program Eastern States Exposition Big E 4-H Horse Show Preferences For Riders, Drivers, Small Equine, Alternates and Teen Leaders ( stable managers ). All NH 4-H Horse Show participants interested in representing NH at the ESE Horse Show must submit this form with their NH State Horse Show Entry. You must have completed your intent to show by 4/1 to be eligible for ESE This entry is made in accordance with the rules found here: Name: Date of birth / / 4-H age (as of 1/1) Street Address: Town: State: Zip: Contact Emergency contact phone during show: Alternate phone number: Accommodations needed to participate in this event: Horse s Name: date acquired (must be 4/1 or earlier) Select one: OWNED LEASED (date of lease ) Horse s age Select one: WESTERN OPEN ENGLISH HUNT SEAT DRIVER SMALL EQUINE ALTERNATE TEEN LEADER ( stable manager ) Classes: All Entrants will participate in General Knowledge Test, Horse Judging, Fitting and Showmanship and their division appropriate Equitation or Equitation equivalent class. Choose at least 1 or up to 4 Performance Classes in your division; choose only from the classes listed in your division. Driving classes may be split as follows: Small Equine/Horse/Drafts/Other Equine at the show management s discretion. Cross entering is no longer allowed, including driving and small equine. HUNT SEAT DIVISION Hunt Seat Pleasure Command Hunter Under Saddle Hunter Over Fences OPEN ENGLISH DIVISION English Pleasure Trail Command Bridle Path Hack WESTERN DIVISION Pleasure Trail Command Western Handiness* Western All Around* *may not enter both handiness and Western all around SMALL EQUINE DIVISION In Hand Hunter In Hand Obstacles In Hand Command Costume DRIVING DIVISION Pleasure Driving Obstacle Driving Driving Command Costume All exhibitors must enter Fitting and Showmanship with tack and apparel that match their division. If selected as a Teen leader: Do you want to do Fitting and Showmanship with a borrowed horse? YES NO Page 15 of 18

16 State 4-H Horse Show Packing list: Counties and delegates must bring all items necessary for care, housing and feeding of county delegates & chaperones. Counties stay together in either dorm (exhibit hall) or camping area. Parents may stay with their own children or camp separately on the grounds if desired. Individual delegate supplies: Casual clothing & footwear Show clothing & footwear Toiletries and towels Medication if used (must bring appropriate medical form & check in with county chaperone) Bedding, pillow, cot or mat (delegates/parents must arrange camping or dorm on form above) Drinking water and snacks Supplies for horse Feed (hay and grain) and bedding (no bedding is supplied) Water buckets Feed bucket Halter and lead Grooming tools Saddle with fittings, bridle, saddle pad or harness & cart or in-hand showing supplies Stall hardware for hanging buckets, cross ties, etc. Fan if used, with extension cord and means to securely fasten fan (must be in good/safe condition. No frayed wires) Sign for stall door (minimum must have horse name, exhibitor name and contact info, owner name and contact info, feeding instructions, any special needs or vices) County supplies for barn: Muck bucket(s) or wheelbarrow(s) Pitchfork(s), rake(s), broom(s) Hose (optional) Horse first aid kit Human first aid kit Decorations (optional) Flashlight County supplies for county camping/gathering/eating area (most counties prepare and eat meals together. This is arranged by the county chaperones or other designated adult) Cooking supplies (grill, griddle) Canopy or tent Coolers with ice Tables (picnic tables available on grounds) Food service items Lighting Food Plenty of drinking water & nutritious snacks Page 16 of 18

17 NEW ENGLAND 4-H HORSE EDUCATION POSTER CONTEST Situation: 4-H members and their horses are on display for the public at The New England 4-H Horse Program Activity at Eastern States Exposition. Most of those who go to the horse barn and watch the 4-H horse show is not knowledgeable about horses or safety around them. They often put themselves, their children, 4-H members, and horses in potentially dangerous situations because of lack of knowledge. Purpose: To educate the public about safety around horses and general horse knowledge. How: Who: When: What: A Horse Safety/General Horse Knowledge Poster Display in the horse barn. Any 4-H member including Cloverbud is invited to submit a poster for the contest. Posters must be at The Big E by 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday and are displayed until Saturday evening. The poster may illustrate any aspect of Equine education or general horse safety. It can be a drawing, a cartoon, a collage, printed instructions, etc. The poster must be a minimum of 11" x 14" in size, or a maximum of 22" x 28" and should be readable at 30'. THIS POSTER SHOULD BE YOUR OWN WORK. Check with your 4-H extension office for tips on making posters and further information. Each division judged separately. Divisions include: 5-8yrs (Novice), 9-13yrs (Juniors) and 14 to 19yrs (Seniors) All posters will be displayed in the 4-H Horse barn during the 4-H Horse Activity at The Big E. Each state is responsible for delivering ribbons awarded to those not attending. If you want your poster back and are not participating, please make arrangements for its return before sending your poster down to Eastern States Exposition. The form below must be firmly attached to the back of your poster. PUT YOUR AGE AND STATE ON THE UPPER RIGHT-HAND CORNER ON THE FRONT OF THE POSTER NAME: AGE: MAILING ADDRESS: TOWN: STATE: ZIP: BEST PHONE CONTACT: DIVISION: (Circle One) Novice (5 8) Junior (9-13 years) Senior (14-19 years) Page 17 of 18

18 NEW ENGLAND 4-H HORSE POSTER EVALUATION Name of Exhibitor: Poster Title: Age: State: An excellent poster captures people s attention and clearly conveys a message. Criteria Overall Impression Neatness Artwork/Design Use of Color Layout/Design Creativity Message/Content Title Written Material *Does it educate the public about horses? Spelling, Usage, Grammar and Mechanics Graphics/pictures/ illustrations/photos Poster attracts attention and maintains interest The poster is free of smudges, has been assembled with care and writing is neat Pleasing color combinations, color use enhances readability and attractiveness Space is efficiently used, the layout is easy to follow Interesting use of materials, color, and design that add to the impact of the poster Easy to read, captures the idea/topic of the poster subject Clear: easy to follow and easy to read, accurate and condensed Free of spelling mistakes and free of grammatical errors Enhance poster s impact, message or help viewer understand the content Excellent 4 points Very Good 3 points Good 2 points Fair 1 point Your point total: The above tool is used to evaluate your submitted poster. Use this as a tool to help you in designing your poster. You will receive a completed one after your poster has been reviewed. Giving you the evaluator s opinion as to how active your poster is in teaching the public about general horse knowledge or horse safety. Posters will be evaluated using the following Danish scoring system and the top ten in each division will also receive rosettes (exception will be the Novice division). There will also be one best in show chosen. Blue Ribbon: points Red Ribbon: points White Ribbon: 9-18 points Page 18 of 18