HORSE AND PONY DEPARTMENT. All exhibitors are to be available from 8: 30am-10am day of shows for Veterinarian checks.

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1 HORSE AND PONY DEPARTMENT All exhibitors are to be available from 8: 30am-10am day of shows for Veterinarian checks. Project Leader: Noel Maier & Kate Dale Assistant Leaders: Stevi Lacquement Helmet Required Since February 4, 2000, all 4-H youth participating in any 4-H equestrian event or activity MUST wear American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Institute (SEI) approved protective head gear with chin strap and properly fitted harness when mounted and riding in any Johnson County 4-H sponsored 4-H horse riding activity. 1. Johnson County 4-H Horse and Pony fair regulations are consistent with the 2015 publication 4- H Rules and Regulations for Equine Shows in Iowa. 2. Any horse or pony to be shown at a 4-H, including the Iowa State Fair, must be properly identified with photos in 4honline by May 15 th. A maximum of 5 horses/ponies can be identified online for 4-H shows; of those, a maximum of 2 may be leased. Equines can be identified by more than one 4-H member (immediate sibling or step-sibling only), but cannot be identified as a 4-H under on sibling and FFA under another sibling. 3. Leased equines must have a completed lease form, 4H 106C, uploaded into 4honline by May 15. Halter confirmation class horses must be owned; they cannot be leased H animal projects are required to be in personal possession and regular care of the 4-H member who owns/leases them. Under certain circumstances, animals can be physically housed at a nearby location and within a reasonable distance to the member s place of residence. The member must take an active role in the daily care of the project animal(s). 5. Exhibitors may show one horse per class with a limit of 2 horses per exhibitor. Pony exhibitors are also limited to the same - one pony per class with a limit of 2 ponies per exhibitor. 6. Mare and foal count as one entry. Exhibitors may show one additional horse or pony in the yearling halter. Intact colts may be shown, but intact yearling and other stallions are ineligible. 7. Horses and ponies are classified according to height. Ponies are under 14.1 hands. Horses are 14.1 and above. There will be a 1/2 inch subtracted for shoes. Ponies may either be shown as a horse or a pony, not both. Horses and ponies will be measured by a 4-H authority. 8. All horse & pony project members are required to attend at least the mandatory Spring meeting and must participate in 3 clinics that cover each of the classes the member intends to enter at the fair. The exhibitor and horse/pony must demonstrate abilities to exhibit in a class as determined by the leader. A fun show may qualify as a clinic at the discretion of the leader.

2 9. Novice riders are defined as inexperienced riders in their first 3 years of the horse and pony project, at the discretion of the leaders. Leaders reserve the right to move members of the novice class into advanced if deemed appropriate. 10. All exhibitors are strongly encouraged to participate in a showmanship class. Showmanship classes are the only classes broken up by grade, rather than novice or advanced. The quarter system will be used. Stock type or Western type horses should have feet and legs squarely under them. English or Classic-type horses may pose with feet slightly behind. The exhibitor should never stand directly in front of a horse. 11. Exhibitors in English classes are permitted to wear English attire. The judge will be instructed not to give extra credit for special attire. Exhibitors in Western performance classes must wear a solid long sleeve button or snap down shirt with a collar, (tie is optional) and dark blue jeans and belt. No bling, pattern, or design on the shirt. Chaps are not to be worn. Spurs are optional. For game classes, a unaltered 4-H t-shirt is permitted. Hard-soled, heeled boots are required for all classes. 12. Pleasure classes: All exhibitors must have their horses under complete control at all times. Horses must enter the ring unassisted and the gate must be closed before starting the class or course. Riders will not be allowed to leave the ring until their horses are walking under control. Riders having difficulty in the ring and desiring to leave should request permission to be excused from the ringmaster or judge. 13. Members must be mounted when entering the arena for timed events. All exhibitors must have their mounts under complete control at all times. NO assistance to either the horse or rider is permitted up to or past the arena gate. If an exhibitor/horse is assisted in any manner, the exhibitor shall automatically be disqualified. The timed events will be run with a closed gate. The entry must come to a halt and dismount after finishing the course before leaving the arena. Acceptable timed patterns will include a turn or circle after crossing the timing line, but prior to a halt. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. 14. Any animal s appearance or performance shall not be altered by any means, including medications, external applications, and surgical procedures. Any animal that is found to have changed its appearance or its performance shall be disqualified from the show, and have penalties assessed against the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian by the management of the fair or exhibition. 15. Only the 4-H/FFA member may ride on the day of the fair and only active members and their immediate family (father/mother/guardian/sibling) are to handle the horse on the day of the fair. 16. Trainers, friends or anyone else outside of immediate family are to refrain from offering assistance. They are excluded from the arena, barn and staging area and should remain in the spectator area. If an exhibitor, while inside the show arena, is assisted in any manner by another person, the exhibitor shall automatically be disqualified. This rule does not apply to an exhibitor that assists another for safety concerns, as determined by the judge.

3 17. Mechanical hackamores or quick stops are not allowed. Absolutely no metal under the jaw is permitted in association with a bosal. Leather or rawhide bosals are only permitted on horses five years old or younger. Ports on shanked bits shall not exceed 1 1/2 ". Curb straps and chains may be used. No wire curb restraints will be allowed. Exhibitors in violation of this rule will be disqualified from the class and will be required to change said equipment prior to the next class. Curb bits will conform to the specifications and regulations laid out in the "Rules and Regulations for 4-H Equine Shows in Iowa." Tack will be checked at either the judge's discretion or that of the 4-H Leaders. 18. Classes will be judged on the following basis: Ability of member to exhibit animal at its best Evidence of members good training of animal by animals performance General condition of the animal Tack will be considered in that it is properly fitted, clean and in good repair. 19. Classes with four entries or less may be combined with other classes at the discretion of the judge or leader. Please be aware of this and ready at the gate. 20. Overall high point awards are given for pleasure and games. Points go with the horse and rider combination and are totaled AFTER the show. 1st-5, 2nd-4, 3rd-3, 4th-2, and 5th-1. Points will be weighted by the number of exhibitors/class (ie. 1st place in a class with three entries will receive 3 points, 2nd place-2 points, 3rd place-1 point) There must be 5 or more entries to receive 5 points for 1st place. 21. Horse and/or rider will be excused from a class for any behavior that is disruptive, dangerous, or abusive to the horse, rider or other exhibitors. Being excused from 2 classes will result in the rider being excused for the entire show. 22. All exhibitors must make their horses/ponies available for the veterinary inspection prior to the show. The veterinary decisions about showing the animal are final. 23. All exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up their horse s manure around trailer and in area at every clinic and show. If an exhibitor receives a stall for the fair, they are required to clean it out. 24. Exhibitors shall act respectfully and be courteous at all times. Good sportsmanship will prevail. 4-H ers should always be good sports and show good character traits. All exhibitors are expected to be cooperative, courteous, and good 4-H representatives while participating in 4-H events.

4 Horseless-Horse Project (Mentored) The horseless-horse project is designed to provide an opportunity for a 4-Her who does not own a horse or have a 4-H lease agreement to gain valuable knowledge and experience. 1. Any 4-H/FFA member enrolled with the Johnson County Extension Office by May 15th is eligible to participate in the horseless-horse project. The 4-H er must enroll in the horselesshorse project area. 2. Only 4-H/FFA members who are in grades 9-12 may serve as a mentor for the 4-H er enrolled in the project area. Any 4-Her who participates in the showmanship class of the horseless-horse project must have a senior mentor. 3. The mentor shall provide an older, experienced, safe horse. The horse must be nominated and identified on a horse 106 ID form by May 15 and be on file with the Extension Office under the mentor's name. 4. Both the mentor and the horseless 4-H member must each attend together the mandatory meeting in the spring and at least 3 clinics. 5. This project is based on the educational aspects of the project and showmanship at halter. Showing is completed from the ground; no riding is permitted. 6. The member must submit an Animal Entry listing entry into the horseless-horse class by July 1, this will be done in the member Fair Entry account. The member will participate only in the horseless-horse showmanship class. Only members enrolled in the horseless-horse project may participate in this class. They may not participate in other performance or halter classes. 7. Members may present projects for conference judging in the non-animal division related to horsemanship and equine science under the animal science department. The horseless-horse project area may also be a topic for a working and/or educational presentations. Please refer to Rules and Regulations for 4-H Equine Shows in Iowa for details on acceptable tack and how classes are judged. This can be purchased or downloaded:

5 Pony Classes Pony Halter Classes Mare with Foal born January to fair day Yearling Filly & Gelding & Two-year olds, born last year or year Aged pony: 48" and under Aged Pony: Over 48" and under 57" Show for Champion Pony Halter, from top two in each halter category Showmanship Senior (grades 9+), Intermediate (grades 7-8), Junior (grades 4-6) and Horseless Horse Showmanship is strongly encouraged for everyone to do. It is an in-hand pattern class, handler is judged. Novice riders are inexperienced riders in their first 3 years of the horse and pony project. Leaders reserve the right to move members of the novice class into advanced if deemed appropriate. Pony Performance Classes Advanced Bareback Pleasure (OT) Novice Bareback Walk-Trot (OT) Cart Class English Pleasure English Equitation Advanced Walk-Trot (OT) Novice Walk-Trot (OT) Advanced Western Pleasure Novice Western Pleasure Advanced Western Horsemanship Novice Western Horsemanship Advanced Ranch Riding Novice Ranch Riding Advanced Reining Novice Reining Advanced Trail (OT) Novice Trail (OT) In-hand Trail (for ponies not ridden) (OT = Optional Tack. Either western or English may be used) Pony Speed Classes Advanced Egg and Spoon Novice Egg and Spoon Advanced Handy Horse Novice Handy Horse

6 35658 Advanced Clover Leaf Barrels Novice Clover Leaf Barrels Advanced Flag Race Novice Flag Race Advanced Keyhole Novice Keyhole Advanced Pole Bending Novice Pole Bending Fun Class Pony Costume Class Horse Classes Horse Halter Classes Mare and Foal born January to fair Yearling Filly & Gelding and 2 year olds, born last year or the year before last Aged Gelding, 3 and over Aged Mare, 3 and over Show for Champion Halter from top two in each halter category Showmanship Senior (grades 9+), Intermediate (grades 7-8), Junior (grades 4-6) and Horseless Horse Showmanship is strongly encouraged for everyone to do. It is an in-hand pattern class, handler is judged. Novice riders are inexperienced riders in their first 3 years of the horse and pony project. Leaders reserve the right to move members of the novice class into advanced if deemed appropriate. Horse Performance Classes Advanced Bareback Pleasure (OT) Novice Bareback Walk-Trot (OT) Advanced English Pleasure Novice English Pleasure Advanced English Equitation Novice English Equitation Advanced Walk Trot (OT) Novice Walk Trot (OT) Advanced Western Pleasure Novice Western Pleasure Advanced Western Horsemanship Novice Western Horsemanship

7 35712 Advanced Ranch Riding Novice Ranch Riding Advanced Reining Novice Reining Advanced Trail (OT) Novice Trail (OT) In-hand Trail (for horses not ridden) (OT = Optional Tack. Either western or English may be used) Horse Speed Classes Advanced Egg and Spoon Novice Egg and Spoon Advanced Handy Horse Novice Handy Horse Advanced Clover Leaf Barrels Novice Clover Leaf Barrels Advanced Flag Race Novice Flag Race Advanced Keyhole Novice Keyhole Advanced Pole Bending Novice Pole Bending Fun Class Horse Costume Class