2015 Weld County Horse Project Packet

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1 2015 Weld County Horse Project Packet Your Guide to the Weld County 4-H Horse Project Welcome to the 2015 Weld County 4-H show season. The information in this Horse Packet will help the member successfully complete their 4-H Horse Project. Your tips for success: Please review and be familiar with information contained in this packet Any updates will be published in the Weld County 4-H Newsletter either accessed at or through special member mailings, s and Facebook updates Online resources are available with updated information, downloadable forms and the latest horse events and clinics: CSU Equine Extension web site at Weld County 4-H Horse Advisory Council at If you have any questions contact the individuals below or any appropriate resource listed on the back page. Larry Hooker Weld County Extension Office ; ext 2093 Teresa Johnson Weld County Fair Horse Show Superintendent Sandi Carr Weld County 4-H Horse Advisory Council President Congratulations 2014 Weld County Fair Winners Come join the fun...

2 What s New in Project Horse ID s - The horse identification process is now being managed online at co.4honline.com, just as you did when you signed up for your projects. The information to identify the animal remains the same but must be entered into the system and updated each year with changes in age of the horse. See more on the Horse ID procees on the following page. Rules for use of a shared project horse by siblings have been modified. Siblings are now allowed to share a project horse, if this is the only horse identified for the 4-H year and siblings are in different age groups. Detailed information is provided in the Horse ID section of this packet. Ranch Horse Pleasure - This year we ve added a class, Ranch Horse Pleasure to the Ranch Horse Division at fair. Be on the lookout for a Tuesday Night Rides for special instruction about this fun class. Class information is provided as an attachment at the end of this horse packet. Premier Horse Exhibitor Contest - The Premier Exhibitor Horse contest was a huge success in Some suggestions from the judges were provided from last years competition. Because the fairgrounds is so large, it is very important that the judge knows where to find you to perform their judging duties. Some suggestions would be to clearly display your name at your stall or trailer and that it remains visible, even in the wind. Another idea is to include the location on your display board. Also, please ensure your display board remains upright throughout the entire horse show. We can t wait for next year. Detailed information is provided at the end of this packet. You may also refer to the fair book or ask a Horse Council Member about this great opportunity to stand out in the Horse Project Premier Horse Exhibitor Andie Jensen Page 2

3 What s Required... Weld County 4-H/FFA Horse Project ID Requirements New this year! 4-H Horse Project members must submit their Horse ID online through co.4honline. com for each of their project horses by May 1st. Detailed instructions on this new procedure are found online at and in the back of this packet. Each year, the age of each identified project horse must be updated to reflect the actual age of the animal. Also new this year is a rule change about siblings sharing one project horse. The rule states Siblings may share one horse as an identified Project Horse as long as this horse is the only horse identified by the family and the siblings do not share the same age division and discipline. (The only way that siblings of the same age can share a horse is, if they are each in a separate discipline). A shared backup horse may also be utilized. Online identification must include: Uploaded color identification photos; Copy of one of the following proof of ownership documents: brand inspection paper; breed registration paper in the name of the project member or immediate family member; bill of sale; or signed lease agreement. Note: Lease agreements must be updated every year. Back up horses may be identified and used only if project horse is declared unserviceable. ID form submitted Online by May 1 Records must be kept on Back-up horse by all who identify it, even if not used Color photo is uploaded on identification form Acceptable proof of ownership Please mark BACK UP HORSE next to horse s name Use of back up horse: Project horse must be declared unserviceable by a veterinarian Horse must have been ID d according to project rules Back up horse may be identified by multiple family members but can only be put into use as project horse by 1 family member (ie: siblings may not show the same horse). Any member that loses their project horse to injury or death & does not have a back up horse ID d cannot replace the animal for the 4-H year except with another animal currently identified for the year. To complete their project year, the member MUST still complete their record book for the project year, even if they have lost their project horse. Page 3

4 Primary Care of Livestock The Colorado 4-H current project recommendation for primary care states 4-H members will provide primary and continuous care of their project animals. Primary care is defined as the 4-H member making the decisions for and/or providing the care, handling, and training of their animal project a majority of the time. Exemptions to providing primary care must be approved by an Extension agent and Fair Board representative. Animal Care & Housing Forms can be downloaded at then click on Animal Care and Housing Form or they can be obtained at the Weld County Extension Office. Helmet Policy Colorado State 4-H policy reads: A certified equestrian helmet with safety harness fastened in place is required in, over fences classes and gymkhana events, activities and practice sessions (including the Schooling Equitation Over Obstacles class). It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian of the 4-H member to ensure the headgear worn complies with such standards and is in good condition. The State 4-H office encourages the use of ASTM certified/sei approved safety helmets in all equine events. Protective headgear may be used in all classes and shall not be discriminated against. Gymkhana generally refers to horseback speed events (timed or un-timed) that do not use livestock. Events that usually fall in this category of include, but are not limited to: barrel racing, pole bending, keyhole and flag race, stake race, rescue race, pony express race, etc. Events that are not intended to be included in the helmet policy are events such as calf roping, team roping, goat tying, and team penning that may be timed but use livestock. e-record Project Book The Horse e-record Project book is specifically designed for the Horse Project. A new version of the e-record book is available at From there, select the appropriate Horse e-record link for your age group (junior, intermediate or senior). The Horse e-record book is available in a Excel and PDF format. If you do not have Excel on your computer you may obtain a free copy of Open Office software for your computer by going to and downloading it from there. Premises ID Required for 2015 Weld County Fair The Premesis ID provides quick and accurate traceability of livestock and locations in the event of an animal health concern, which will help maintain the health of all Colorado livestock. For this program, a premises is defined as a location or site where livestock are born, handled, housed, managed, marketed, processed or exhibited. Premises ID is managed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. A Premises ID is required to exhibit at the Weld County Fair and Colorado State Fair. If you don t already have a Premises ID, you can obtain one by calling the Colorado Animal ID coordinator at Page 4

5 Colorado 4-H Horse Project Advancement Levels. : :: Levels testing must be completed by JULY 1st for County and State Fair entry :: :. The Colorado 4-H Horse Project Advancement Levels program focuses on individual development of youth through proper care and use of the horse with an emphasis on horsemanship and knowledge of the horse. The 4-H Horse Advancement Levels 1-4 are described in the Horse Project Manual. Study guides are available from the Extension Office or at the Equine Extension web site php A written test must be taken and passed before the riding test is taken. Separate riding (horsemanship) tests are given for Western, English and Ranch riders. Written tests II-IV are administered through the Extension Office. For a list of current administrators of riding tests, contact the Extension Office or go to the Equine Extension web site. Weld County Fair Horse Show requirements: All exhibitors must have completed Colorado Horse Project Advancement Level I - Western, (with the exception of Novice Riders) to be eligible to compete in the Western Division, Green Horse Division or the Timed Events Division. Advancement Level I - English, to compete in the English Division. Ranch Horse Advancement Level II - to compete in the Ranch Horse Division of the Weld County Fair Horse Show. The Novice division is limited to horse project members who have attempted, but not passed, Level I written & riding tests. Yearly attempts must be made to successfully pass the Level I Test. First year project members are encouraged, but are not required to attempt Level I. All Novice classes are performed in at walk-trot. Please be aware that roping live animals and jumping both require that Certificates of Competency be on file with the Extension Office by the Weld County Fair entry deadline. See a detailed explanation of these requirements on Page 6 within this Horse Packet. Colorado State Fair Horse Show Requirements: All exhibitors must have completed Colorado Horse Project Advancement Level II to enter and show at the Colorado State Fair. Advancement Level III is required for some classes, please refer to the Colorado State Fair Entry Book. Upcoming Horse Project Levels Rater Training Adults interested in becoming a levels rater, visit the Colorado Equine Extension web site at for upcoming training sessions. Horse and Livestock Project Interviews In a manner similar to interview judging for general and natural resource projects, 4-H & FFA members with livestock projects will go through an interview process as a prerequisite to show at the 2015 Weld County Fair. Interviews will be conducted throughout the county, at a reserved time. Watch your newsletter for updates. Page 5

6 Roping / Jumping Certificates Weld County has a jumping certification program for horse project members who would like to compete in the English Equitation Over Jumps class & the Hunter Hack class at the Weld County Fair. Interested horse project members must contact a Level III or IV Hunt Seat rater or an approved Weld County evaluator to sign off on this certification. We are interested in safety first and foremost and members must use the same horse/rider combination at Fair as they do for the certification process. Along with the standard roping certificate, Weld County has implemented an advanced roping certification for individuals capable of demonstrating the ability to rope live cattle safely with a nonbreakaway honda. Both certificates would allow horse project members to exercise the roping option in the Individual Cattle Work, Cattle Sort and the Ranch Roping classes at the Weld County Fair. Interested horse project members may contact a Level III or IV Ranch Horse rater or an approved Weld County evaluator to sign off on the standard certification. An Advanced Roping Certificate may only be assessed by Wade Shoemaker or Dustin Terrell (contact information provided below). We are interested in safety first and foremost and are not emphasizing style at this point but rather the mechanics of roping safely. Members must use the same horse/rider combination at Fair as they do for the certification process. A copy of both the Roping and Jumping certification forms are included in this packet. Although the form does indicate it, a fee may be charged at the discretion of the rater or evaluator. Roping Certificate Evaluator(s) Amy/Steve LeSatz WCR 76 Eaton, CO Ron Grinstead Hwy 14 Ault, CO Wade Shoemaker WCR 61 Gill, CO Jeff Wahlert WCR 128 Grover, CO Dustin Terrel WCR 50.5 Lasalle, CO Cody Crow WCR 78 Eaton, CO Jumping Certificate Evaluator Teresa Johnson 1700 Fern Ave Greeley, CO Page 6

7 Teams and Opportunities... Horse Judging Team Develop an eye for horses and understand what exactly goes on in the show ring. The State Horse Judging Contest is held in Fort Collins in conjunction with the State 4-H Conference in June. There are opportunities for members of top placing teams to travel to national level contests. Workouts are every Wednesday, from 6-8PM and held in the 4-H Building at Island Grove Park, Greeley. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Coach David Moore at Horse Bowl Team Come join the Weld County Horse Bowl Team and learn about the horse in a fun setting. This group not only competes in several events throughout the year, they are also active with community service and have a great time getting to know other horse project members! This team competes in knowledge bowl contests that demonstrate your understanding of equine science and management with a winter/spring practice and contest season. Meetings are held weekly on Mondays and Fridays 5:30-7:00 PM. Contact Teresa Johnson for more details. Hippology Team The Weld County 4-H Horse Advisory Council will be hosting a Horse Bowl Contest, Saturday March 14th, 8:30 A.M. in Greeley at the Island Grove Regional Park, 4H Building. You don t need to be on a team to participate and spectators welcome! Very similar to Horse Bowl is the Hippology Contest. It s a fun and competitive setting for youth enrolled in a horse project to demonstrate the breadth of their knowledge and understanding of equine science, and in particular the practical application of this knowledge and skill. A hippology contest consists of four phases: judging, written test, stations, and team problem solving. Senior and Junior members are encouraged to join the team. For more information contact Teresa Johnson for more details. The Horse Bowl Team having fun...! Page 7

8 Scholarship for Horse Project Members Two $500 scholarships sponsored by the Weld County 4-H Horse Council are available to eligible applicants who have completed three years of 4-H horse project work. Applicant must be an incoming freshman or be actively enrolled in an accredited institution. Application must be received by March 2, The application for this scholarship, as well as many other 4-H scholarships can be picked up at the Weld County Extension Office or downloaded from the web site at Volunteers Needed From helping at Fair, coaching, clinics or fund raising, we are a very active group. We believe in a positive attitude that helps our members achieve their goals. Adults and older youth members, the 4-H Horse Program will only be as strong as you make it! To maintain the quality of the program and to meet the needs of project members, we need volunteers! Contact any of the individuals below for more information: Larry Hooker Weld County Extension Office ; ext 2093 Teresa Johnson Weld County 4-H Fair Horse Show Superintendent Sandi Carr Weld County 4-H Horse Advisory Council President Ranch Horse Division Don t miss out on the ranch horse division at the Weld County Fair! To participate in this division, you must have passed your Ranch Horse Level II advancement test. The Ranch Horse division demonstrates common chores involved in working cattle and general ranch work. The exhibitor should be able to demonstrate horsemanship and stockmanship skills with a quiet and responsive horse both mounted and on the ground. While classes may have familiar names, be assured that they are quite different from traditional horse show classes. Classes include: Horsemanship, Trail, Steer Daubing, Cattle Sorting, Individual Cattle Work, Ranch Roping and Ranch Pleasure. Detailed class description and rules for Ranch Pleasure are found in the back of this packet. Roping cattle in the Ranch Horse Cattle Sorting, Individual Cattle Work and Ranch Roping classes is an option available only to those exhibitors who have a roping certification on file by July 1st. At Weld County Fair, there is a separate written test for this division which is required to qualify for high point. Refer to the rule book for appropriate tack & attire. Watch for upcoming Ranch Horse Clinics to learn about this exciting division! Page 8

9 Events and Clinics... Equitation Program Did you know that Weld County offers a chance for all project members to ride in a clinic setting at the Island Grove Arena? The following Tuesday evenings are reserved for Project members to participate in workshop style clinics that cover topics from showmanship, western horsemanship and trail to English Equitation and reining. Join us on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm 8:00pm, as we work with trainers and skilled equestrians. Horse Project members to improve our skills, get to know other showmen and get our horses out into the Big Arena. Also offered to members holding their Level II Ranch Horse is two Ranch Roping Clinics. Roping Certificate testing will be available on both dates prior to cattle work. Please refer to the schedule on this page and be sure to RSVP, space is limited. Rocky Mountain Horse Expo Don t forget the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo will be held March at the National Western Stock Show Complex. There are many learning opportunities at this event! For more information go to The exciting 2015 Expo line-up should appeal to a huge variety of horse enthusiasts who will visit the arenas and barns, and especially your horses stalls. CSU Equine Sciences Horsemanship Camps CSU is pleased to offer two sessions of horsemanship camp for 2015: When Where What Camp Session 1: June 8-13, 2015 Camp Session 2: June 14-19, 2015 The camp is designed to be both an educational and fun experience for youth years of age. English and Western disciplines are available during both sessions. Campers are under supervision by counselors and/or instructors during their stay at CSU. Housing and meals are provided in a university residence hall on the main campus. Cost for camp is $700 per week if paid by early deadline of March 1st. This includes tuition, housing, activities and all meals beginning with dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last. Registration is limited to 45 campers per week, and will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Registration cutoff for all sessions is May 1, or sooner if full. Registration forms are available at the Extension Office, or online at For more information call Page 9 May 26 May 27 4PM June 2 June 4PM June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30 July 7 July 14 July 21 Island Grove Park Shoemaker Ranch CR 61 Gill Island Grove Park Shoemaker Ranch CR 61 Gill Island Grove Park Island Grove Park Montera Arena CR 33 Greeley Montera Arena CR 33 Greeley Island Grove Park Island Grove Park Island Grove Park Western with Michelle Chapman Level Testing Available Ranch Roping Clinic RSVP by 5/14 info@weldcountyhorsecouncil.com Roping Certificate Testing Available Western with Michelle Chapman. Level Testing Available Ranch Roping Clinic RSVP by 5/28 info@weldcountyhorsecouncil.com Roping Certificate Testing Available Various disciplines/skill levels will be worked with. Level Testing Available Various disciplines/skill levels will be worked with. Level Testing Available Various disciplines/skill levels will be worked with. Various disciplines/skill levels will be worked with. Ranch Horse Level Testing Available Various disciplines/skill levels will be worked with. Various disciplines/skill levels will be worked with. Various disciplines/skill levels will be worked with.

10 Riding Clubs and Show Schedules Greeley Saddle Club April 19 May 3 May 17 May 31 June 14 July 12- Sheriff Posse Arena Aug 9 Aug 23 September 6 (Rain Date) September 20 (Rain Date) - Sheriff Posse Arena Horse show start at 8:30 am, speed events start at 1:00 pm Circle A Family Rodeo 2015 Dates May 2 May 3 May 30 May 31 June 27 June 28 August 8 August 9 Aug 22 and 23 make-up dates All events held at the Southeast Weld County Fairgrounds in Keenesburg Mountain & Plains Appaloosa Horse Club May 9-10 MPApHC Spring Classic Horse Show Boulder Co. Fairgrounds, (3 Judges) TBD late August MPApHC Reg Championship Show Check their website for the latest information. All breeds welcome for the OPEN classes! Youth show for $5.00 per class (not per judge), cheaper than an open show with fantastic show high points & circuit awards Weld County Horse Council thanks... KALgirls Performance Horses for their support! Page 10

11 Riding Clubs and Show Schedules (cont.) Little American Royal Livestock and Horse Show Johnstown Saddle Club TS Ranch Arena - Loveland May 2nd and 3rd - This show is the largest spring show in Colorado hosted by the Platte Valley FFA Chapter to promote agriculture awareness, community economic growth, and fund raising for organizations in our community. Buckles and Cash Prizes... American Stock Horse Association CoWN-SHA (Region 5 Affiliate) March 7-8 Colorado State University (Collegiate Only) March Punchy In Pink Roundup McCook, NE May 1-3 NJC Show Down Sterling, CO May (Tentative) The Ranch Loveland, CO June 4-7 Ranch Horse Spectacular Estes Park, CO July The Sizzler Briggsdale, CO Sept. 1-2 Colorado State Fair Pueblo, CO Sept Fall Finale Briggsdale, CO Oct. CSU Silver Jubilee Fort Collins, CO Oct. 30-Nov 1 CoWN Year End Show Loveland, CO Gymkhana May 3rd English and Western May 17th Gymkhana June 7th English and Western June 21st Gymkhana July 12th English and Western July 19th Gymkhana Aug. 9th English and Western August 23rd Gymkhana Sept. 13th English and Western Sept. 20tht Look for more saddle clubs and show opportunities at the back of this packet! Hey Jean! Thanks for all your help with our kids... Carol ;-) Page 11

12 Horse Project Calendar... Date March 1 March 2 March March 14 May 1 May 26 May 27 June 2 June 3 June 9 June 16 June 23 Date TBA June 30 July 1 July 6 July 7 July 12 July 14 July 27 July 28 July 29 Date TBA Aug 2 September 4 Event Final enrollment deadline for 4-H and the Horse Project Scholarship Application Due Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, National Western Stock Show Complex, Denver Weld County Horse Bowl Contest Deadline for Horse ID forms to be submitted to the Weld County Extension Office Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00-8:00 pm Ranch Roping Clinic, RSVP by 5/14 info@weldcountyhorsecouncil.com Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00-8:00 pm Ranch Roping Clinic, RSVP by 5/28 info@weldcountyhorsecouncil.com Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00-8:00 pm Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00-8:00 pm Equitation Program Workout - Montera Arena 6:00-8:00 pm Interview Judging for ALL Livestock, contact the Weld County Extension Office Equitation Program Workout - Montera Arena 6:00-8:00 pm Deadline for Advancement levels to be completed and turned into the Weld County Extension Office Weld County Fair entries due to the Extension Office. Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00-8:00 pm Late entries due with $5 late fee, per class to the Extension for Weld County FairJul Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00-8:00 pm WELD COUNTY FAIR: Halter, Green Horse & English Classes WELD COUNTY FAIR: Western Classes (Showmanship & Performance) & Speed Event Classes WELD COUNTY FAIR: Ranch Horse Colorado State Fair Horse Entries Due (check online at Horse Show Fair Awards - Extension Office, Meeting Room not before 2PM Completed Horse e-record Books turned in to the Extension Office for judging and Champion Overall Record Book CONTACTS Larry Hooker Weld County Extension Office ; ext 2093 Teresa Johnson Weld County Fair Horse Show Superintendent Sandi Carr Weld County 4-H Horse Advisory Council President David Moore Horse Judging Coach Teresa Johnson Horse Bowl & Hippology Coach Page 12

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14 Note: Please check your 4hOnline enrollment to make sure that you have signed the Code of Conduct. COLORADO 4 H CODE OF CONDUCT 4-H members, leaders, parents, and other adults participating in 4-H activities will: 1. Adhere to program rules, curfews, dress codes, policies, and rules of the facility being used. 2. Conduct themselves in a courteous, respectful manner, use appropriate language, exhibit good sportsmanship, and provide positive role models. 3. Abstain from illegal behaviors, use of alcohol, illegal or illicit drugs, and tobacco during 4-H events and activities. 4. Fully participate in scheduled activities. 5. Respect other s property and privacy rights. 6. Abstain from child abuse (physical and/or verbal) and harassment. 7. Accept personal responsibility for behavior including any financial damage. 8. Be responsible for any financial damage caused by inappropriate behavior. 9. Adhere to rules of safety. Consequences for violating any part of this code of conduct may include, but are not limited to: removal from participation in the event in which the code of conduct has been violated (at the individual s expense); sanctions on participating in future 4-H events; forfeiture of financial support for the event; removal from offices held, etc. Behavior outside of 4-H activities can affect member in good standing or volunteer in good standing status. It is the responsibility of all program participants to reinforce the code of conduct and intervene when necessary to enforce the rules

15 Horse ID Entry Online instructions for Members All horses you want to use this current year must be entered through 4-H Online, co.4honline.com. This includes any horse ID s from previous years. The Weld County deadline for the Horse ID Form is May 1 st of each year. 4-H Online will remember all of the Horse ID s you have entered. You will need to edit the age of the horse every year. From the Family Member/Volunteer List, locate the member to add animal information to and select Edit. From the top of the screen, click on Animals/Livestock Click on the Animals/Livestock tab. From the dropdown box, select horse and click the Add Animal Button. In this section you can Add Animals and Print reports (PDF or Excel once animals have been entered). Fill out the information in as much detail as possible. You also have the opportunity to upload pictures of most your animals as well. Once complete, SAVE all information!

16 Fill in all information. Please upload the individual pictures in each of their designated places. Please upload bill of sale, brand paper, registration papers or lease agreement in the County Use Form box. If you are designating a horse as a BACK UP, please type BACK UP after the name in the Name of Horse box. Example: Spirit Back Up Horse. Once you have completed the Horse ID Form, please click the Save Button at the bottom of the page. If you do not click on the Save Button, the Horse ID Form will not be saved.

17 Jumping Certification Turn in to the Extension Office by Fair Entry Deadline Your selected evaluator/rater may require compensation for performing this certification. Rider s Name: Phone: Address: Date: City State Zip Horse s Name: I certify that this member and horse have received previous jumping (Parent or Guardian Signature) training necessary to SAFELY be evaluated by the instructor. Name of Evaluator/Rater certifying: Rider must demonstrate ability to ride a jump course safely, with good balance and proper position, and control of horse. Completion of this certification is required for riders entering Hunter Hack and English Equitation over Jumps at the Weld County Fair Junior Horse Show. **Rider must jump at Fair riding the same horse ridden for certification** Jumping ability must be shown by completing the following exercises: 1. Trot over 2 or more poles placed on the ground approximately 4* feet apart with one 18 jump placed approximately 8* feet from the last pole; circle and repeat exercise. 2. Trot over 2 or more poles placed on the ground approximately 4* feet apart with two 2- foot jumps placed approximately 8* feet from the last pole; circle and repeat exercise. 3. Trot or canter a course of six 2-foot jumps, including an entry circle, turns both left and right before and after a jump, at least 2 lines of jumps placed 60 feet apart, and an exit circle. (If only 2 jumps are available, set jumps 60 feet apart. Rider jumps this line three times, turning once to the right and once to the left.) Required Skills: Score: 1. Control of horse approaching jumps 2. Control of horse after completing jumps 3. Correct balance over jumps 4. Correct balance on turns *Adjust distances between poles and/or jumps to fit horse s stride. Rate rider s performance from 1 to 10. Average of 8 required for certification. I hereby certify that I have observed the above rider completing the required jumping exercises, and that the rider is capable of jumping a course of jumps. Signature of Evaluator/Rater

18 Roping Certification Turn in to the Extension Office by Fair Entry Deadline Your selected evaluator/rater may require compensation for performing this certification. Rider s Name: Phone: Address: Date: City State Zip Horse s Name: I certify that this member and horse have received previous roping (Parent or Guardian Signature) training necessary to SAFELY be evaluated by an approved evaluator/rater. Name of Evaluator/Rater certifying: Rider must demonstrate ability to rope live cattle safely with a breakaway honda. Rider must demonstrate good technique, ability to rate and track the animal, rope the animal with a head or horn loop, dally correctly (1 1/2 turns), slow or stop horse and safely release dally while maintaining control of their horse. Completion of this certification is required for riders exercising the roping option in the Ranch Horse Cattle Sorting and Ranch Horse Individual Cow Work classes at the Weld County Fair Junior Horse Show. **Rider must rope at Fair riding the same horse ridden for certification** Roping ability must be shown by completing the following exercises: 1. Rider must demonstrate the ability to track & rate a cow 100 feet in two directions without building a loop. 2. Rider must repeat #1 while demonstrating the ability to build a loop while handling the rope safely. 3. Rider must rope a cow using a head or horn loop, safely dally and slow or stop their horse, keeping the horse facing the cow to release the breakaway honda. If member fails to catch additional attempts will be at the discretion of the evaluator/rater. If member is unsuccessful at subsequent attempts they have the option of using a solid object to demonstrate the elements described in #3. Required Skills: Score: 1. Control of horse while tracking & rating cow 2. Control of horse while building a loop 3. Riders ability to safely build a loop 4. Riders ability to safely throw a loop, dally, slow or stop their horse and release breakaway honda 5. Control of horse while throwing a loop, dallying and releasing breakaway honda Rate rider s performance from 1 to 10. Average of 8 required for certification. I hereby certify that I have observed the above rider completing the required roping exercises and that the rider is capable of roping live cattle with a breakaway honda. Signature of Evaluator/Rater

19 ADVANCED Roping Certification Turn in to the Extension Office by Fair Entry Deadline Your selected evaluator/rater may require compensation for performing this certification. Approved Evaluators for the Advanced Roping Certificate are Wade Shoemaker & Dustin Terrell For appointment contact: It is possible to submit video demonstration of the skills listed, please make arrangements with Wade or Dustin. Rider s Name: Phone: Address: Date: City State Zip Horse s Name: I certify that this member and horse have received previous roping (Parent or Guardian Signature) training necessary to SAFELY be evaluated by an approved evaluator/rater. Name of Evaluator/Rater certifying: Rider must demonstrate ability to rope live cattle safely with a non-breakaway honda. Rider must demonstrate good technique, ability to rate and track the animal, rope the animal with a head or horn loop, dally correctly (1 1/2 turns), slow or stop horse and safely release dally while maintaining control of their horse. Completion of this certification is required for riders roping with a non-breakaway Honda in the Ranch Horse Cattle Sorting, Ranch Horse Individual Cow Work or Ranch Roping classes at the Weld County Fair Junior Horse Show. **Rider must rope at Fair riding the same horse ridden for certification** Roping ability must be shown by completing the following exercises: 1. Rider must demonstrate the ability to track & rate a cow 100 feet in two directions without building a loop. 2. Rider must repeat #1 while demonstrating the ability to build a loop while handling the rope safely. 3. Rider must rope a cow using a head or horn loop, safely dally and slow or stop their horse, safely control & position horse once dallied. Member must make a catch to successfully pass the advanced roping certification. Required Skills: Score: 1. Control of horse while tracking & rating cow 2. Control of horse while building a loop 3. Riders ability to safely build a loop 4. Riders ability to safely throw a loop, dally, slow or stop their horse and animal. 5. Control of horse and position of horse & animal while dallied Rate rider s performance from 1 to 10. Average of 8 required for certification. I hereby certify that I have observed the above rider completing the required roping exercises and that the rider is capable of roping live cattle with a breakaway honda. Signature of Evaluator/Rater

20 Premier Horse Exhibitor Contest RULES The purpose of this contest is to recognize the exhibitor that excels in the areas of care, knowledge and presentation of their horse project. 1. All ages will compete together. One winner will be awarded. 2. Exhibitors must pre-enter this contest with their regular fair entries. Late entries will NOT be accepted. 3. The contest will be judged by committee, using the following criteria: Showmanship 30 points possible Points will be given for showmanship placing in the Western division as follows: 1 st 30 points, 2 nd 28 points, 3 rd 26 points, 4 th 24 points, 5 th 22 points, 6 th 20 points, 7 th 18 points, 8 th 16, points, all other showmanship participants will receive 12 points. Industry Test 30 points possible Exhibitors will be required to take a 30 question, multiple choice test, designed to evaluate knowledge of their project species in areas such as: health, feeding, breeding, selection, parts of the animal and industry related issues. The test will be given for all exhibitors 1 hour following the conclusion of the swine show on Saturday. Exhibitors entered in multiple premier exhibitor contests will complete all of their tests at this time. The test location will be announced. Division Participation 40 point possible Each exhibitor will receive 10 points for competing in each of the following disciplines: Western, English, Ranch Horse and Timed Events for a maximum of 40 points. Competitors may use no more than 2 horses per division. Competitors must complete the written test and at least 1 other class per division. Class Placing 10 points possible Each exhibitor will receive points for his/her highest placing event. Points will be broken down as follows: 1 st -10 points, 2 nd 9 points, 3 rd 8 points, 4 th 7 points, 5 th 6 points, 6 th 5 points, 7 th 4 points, 8 th 3 points; all other placing = 1 point. Each exhibitor will receive points for his/her highest placing event overall. All events are eligible for consideration including division written tests and halter but NOT TO INCLUDE Western Showmanship as it is used to award points above. Stall and Animal Cleanliness - 15 points possible: Exhibitors will be judged on the cleanliness of their stall and surrounding area and the cleanliness of their animals while at the fair. If the exhibitor chooses not to use a stall then their trailer and surrounding area and the cleanliness of their animal will be judged. Exhibitors may be judged at any time(s) while at the fair including show day and the day(s) following the show. Exhibitors must have their name displayed on their stall or trailer to be judged. Educational Display 10 points possible Points will be awarded based on content and presentation of the display. Displays will be located in the arena area, at the direction of the Horse Show Superintendent. The display will be moved to a designated area in the Exhibition Building at the conclusion of the Ranch Horse show. Exhibitors will be required to move their display to the exhibition building. Bonus Points 15 points possible Exhibitors will be awarded 10 points for exhibiting in both Halter and Performance Divisions. Exhibitors will be given 5 points for exhibiting in the Green Horse Division

21 Tie Breaker Exhibitors will fill out a short essay answer at the end of their test. This essay will be used in the event of a tie to determine a winner. Total points possible Awards: Winner will be announced on Sunday at the Weld County Fair awards ceremony. The winner will receive a cash and special award. Winners will also be recognized during the Junior Livestock Sale.

22 RANCH HORSE PLEASURE 1) The purpose of Ranch Horse Pleasure horse should reflect the versatility, attitude, and movement of a working horse. 2) The horse s performance should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and that of a working ranch horse. This class should show the horse s ability to work at a forward, working speed while under control by the rider. Light contact should be rewarded and horse does not have to be shown on a full drape of reins. The overall manners and responsiveness of the horse while performing the maneuver requirements, and the horse s quality of movement are the primary considerations. a) Each horse will work individually, performing required maneuvers, being scored on the basis of 0 to 100, with 70 denoting an average performance. b) The required maneuvers will include the walk, jog, and lope both directions: and the extended jog and lope at least one direction; as well as stops, turn to change directions, and back. Patterns may include a side pass, turns of 360 or more, change of lead (simple or flying), walk, jog, or lope over a pole(s); or some reasonable combination of maneuvers that would be reasonable for a ranch horse to perform. c) The overall cadence and performance of the gaits should have an emphasis on forward movement, freeflowing, and ground covering for all gaits. Transitions should be performed where designated, with smoothness and responsiveness. d) No time limit. e) Each rider will perform pattern individually. Official pattern provided from Weld County Horse Packet (4 patterns available) f) Failure to perform a required maneuver will result in a horse placing below all other horses that perform all maneuvers

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27 2015 Weld County Fair Horse Show July 27th, 28th & 29th Planned class order. Changes may occur due to unforeseen circumstances. Please listen for announcements. Check In: 10:00-11:30 Monday, July 27th Class start: 12:00 pm (noon) 49 Int Western Riding (ages 13-14) 50 Jr Western Riding (ages 11-12) 51 Pre-Jr Western Riding (ages 8-10) 52 Sr Reining (ages 15 & over) Main** 53 Int Reining (ages 13-14) Main** 54 Jr Reining (ages 11-12) Warm-up** 55 Pre-Jr Reining (ages 8-10) Warm-up** 56 Nov Reining Warm-up** 57 Sr Trail (ages 15 & over) CLASS NAME 1 Open Halter Ponies (all sexes, all ages) 58 Int Trail (ages 13-14) 2 Open Halter Mares (5 yrs & under) 59 Jr Trail (ages 11-12) 3 Open Halter Mares (6 yrs & over) 60 Pre-Jr Trail (ages 8-10) 4 Open Halter Geldings (5 yrs & under) 61 Nov Trail 5 Open Halter Geldings (6 yrs & over) Trail course open until 2:00 pm *Green Horse Division* **Classes will run concurrently 6 Open Green Horse Showmanship 7 Open Green Horse Under Saddle * Timed Events Division* 8 Open Green Horse Trail Not to start before 3:00 pm *English Division* 62 Sr Barrels (ages 15 & over) 9 Sr Written Test (ages 14 & over)** 63 Int Barrels (ages 13-14) 10 Jr Written Test (13 & under)** 64 Jr Barrels (ages 8-12) 11 Nov Written Test ** 65 Sr Flag Race (ages 15 & over) 12 Sr Showmanship (ages 14 & over) Arena A* 66 Int Flag Race (ages 13-14) 13 Jr Showmanship (ages 13 & under) Arena B* 67 Jr Flag Race (ages 8-12) 14 Nov Showmanship Arena B* 68 Sr Written Test (ages 15 & over)** 15 Sr Pleasure (ages 14 & over) 69 Int Written Test (ages 13-14)** 16 Jr Pleasure (ages 13 & Under) 70 Jr Written Test (ages 8-12)** 17 Nov Pleasure 71 Sr Keyhole Race (ages 15 & over) Arena B* 18 Sr Equitation (Not to jump) (ages 14 & over) 72 Int Keyhole Race (ages 13-14) Arena B* 19 Jr Equitation (Not to jump) (ages 13 & under) 73 Jr Keyhole Race (ages 8-12) Arena B* 20 Nov Equitation (Not to jump) 74 Jr Poles (ages 8-12) Arena A* 21 Sr Riding Control (ages 14 & over) Warm Up Arena* 75 Int Poles (ages 13-14) Arena A* 22 Jr Riding Control (ages 13 & under) Warm Up Arena* 76 Sr Poles (ages 15 & over) Arena A* 23 Jr Show Hack (ages 13 & under) Main* 77 Sr Goat Tying (ages 15 & over) 24 Sr Show Hack (ages 14 & over) Main* 78 Int Goat Tying (ages 13-14) 25 Open Schooling Equitation over obstacles 79 Jr Goat Tying (ages 8-12) 26 Open Hunter Hack * Classes will run concurrently 27 Open English Equitation over jumps * Classes will run concurrently * Classes will run concurrently Wednesday, July 29th Check In: 6:00-7:00am Class start: 7:00 am Tuesday July 28th Check In: 6:30-7:30 am Class start 8:00 am 80 Sr *Ranch Horse Division* Cattle Sorting (ages 13 & over) Main* *Western Division* 81 Jr Cattle Sorting (ages 12 & under) Main* 28 Sr Written Test (ages 15 & over)** 82 Sr Ind Cattle Work (ages 13 & over) Main* 29 Int Written Test (ages 13-14)** 83 Jr Ind Cattle Work (ages 12 & under) Main* 30 Jr Written Test (ages 11-12)** 84 Sr Steer Daubing (ages 13 & over) Main* 31 Pre-Jr Written Test (ages 8-10)** 85 Jr Steer Daubing (ages 12 & under) Main* 32 Nov Written Test 86 Sr Ranch Roping (ages 13 & over) Main* 33 Sr Showmanship (ages 15 & over) Arena A* 87 Jr Ranch Roping (ages 12 & under) Main* 34 Int Showmanship (ages 13-14) Arena A* 88 Jr Pleasure (ages 12 & under) Warm Up Arena** 35 Jr Showmanship (ages 11-12) Arena B* 89 Sr Pleasure (ages 13 & over) Warm Up Arena** 36 Pre-Jr Showmanship (ages 8-10) Arena B* 90 Sr Horsemanship (ages 14 & over) Warm Up Arena** 37 Nov Showmanship Arena B* 91 Jr Horsemanship (ages 13 & under) Warm Up Arena** 38 Sr Pleasure (ages 15 & over) 92 Sr Written Test (ages 13 & over)** 39 Int Pleasure ( ages 13-14) 93 Jr Written Test (ages 12 & under)** 40 Jr Pleasure (ages 11-12) 94 Jr Trail (ages 13 & Under) NE Trail Area* 41 Pre-Jr Pleasure (ages 8-10) 95 Sr Trail (ages 14 & over) NE Trail Area* 42 Nov Pleasure 43 Sr Horsemanship (ages 15 & over) *Classes will run concurrently 44 Int Horsemanship (ages 13-14) **Trail will run AFTER all Cattle classes 45 Jr Horsemanship (ages 11-12) 46 Pre-Jr Horsemanship (ages 8-10) **written discretion of show management TBA 47 Nov Horsemanship * Classes run concurrently generally during lunch breaks or other natural class break 48 Sr Western Riding (ages 15 & over)

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