2018 SW District 4-H Horse Show May 31 to June 2, 2018 (Thursday Saturday) Stephens County Fairgrounds 2002 S. 13 th Street, Duncan, OK

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1 To: 4-H Members Enrolled in the 4-H Horse Project From: Alex Cox County Extension Educator 2018 SW District 4-H Horse Show May 31 to June 2, 2018 (Thursday Saturday) Stephens County Fairgrounds 2002 S. 13 th Street, Duncan, OK Entries due Friday, April 20, 2018 to County Extension Office An entry form and class schedule for the SW District 4-H Horse Show is enclosed for your use. Please make note of all requirements and due dates. Incomplete entries will not be accepted Be sure your entry is complete A complete entry consists of: 1. Completed entry form with all signatures, classes entered, names, stalls needed, T-shirt order, and fees attached. 2. Current Horse Certification form (certify all horses eligible for participation including the one(s) you are entering) 3. Statement of Understanding 4. Copy of Notarized Lease Agreement, if horse is leased. Note: lease agreement must be dated prior to April 26 th of current year. Eligibility Individuals must have a 4-H membership card on file and paid their 4-H Program Fee no later than April 26, Age Divisions: Division I Junior (3 rd -5 th grades): Must be an Oklahoma 4-H member that is a minimum of 8 years of age and not advanced beyond the 5 th grade as of September 1 of competition year. Division II Intermediate (6 th -8 th grades): Must be an Oklahoma 4-H member that is in the 6 th grade and not beyond the 8 th grade as of September 1 st of the competition year. Division III Senior (9 th -12 th grades): Must be an Oklahoma 4-H member that is in the 9 th grade as of September 1 st of the competition year and have not reached the age of 19 years before September 1 or graduated from 12 th grade in the competition year. ORIGINAL CURRENT COGGINS TEST MUST BE SHOWN AT CHECK-IN NO LATE CLASS ENTRIES NO REFUNDS Required Fees: Exhibitors who stay overnight are required to rent a stall for each $25 per stall. Horse Stalls are required to have a minimal of two bags of shavings in the stall for animal welfare. Exhibitors who show and leave (do not stay overnight) must pay a grounds fee of $10.00 per horse if they do not use a stall. Arrival Time: You may arrive at the Fairgrounds in Duncan, OK on Thursday, May 31 after 10am. You must check in with the show office before stalling. Trailers must be parked south of the arena.

2 Stall Awards Every club/county is encouraged to compete for the Stall Award. If your county has more than one club competing, be sure banners/posters indicate the name of the club, so proper recognition can be given. Criteria for Stall Award Identification of Club and Exhibit Neatness, cleanliness of aisles and stalls Conduct of Exhibitors General Appearance of Horses Premiums for Stall Awards: 1 st place - $35 2 nd place - $25 3 rd place - $15 25 points 25 points 25 points 25 points Work Schedule All participants, parents and leaders are expected to assist with work assignments during the show. County assignments will be made in ½ day blocks of time. It takes a minimum of 12 people for each ½ day work assignment to allow a 2-hour assignment per person. A county or club work schedule will be developed. Each county or club will need to designate a coordinator for the work assignment period. Lodging Information: Motels in Duncan have very limited availability for this time of year. If you need rooms, it would be wise to call early. Motel Phone# Chisholm Suites Days Inn Hampton Inn Quality Inn Holiday Inn Express In addition to the properties listed to the left, the Heritage Inn ( ) is located near the Fairgrounds and has reasonable rates. They will not accept reservations until 3 weeks before the show and the number of rooms available is limited. RV Hookups are available at the Stephens County Fairgrounds. You may reserve space once you arrive at the fairgrounds where you purchase shavings. If you need to rent a hook-up, please arrive on the grounds no later than 6 pm, as a representative of the Stephens County Fairgrounds will have to unlock the electricity and water for you. Items to Note Exhibitors must wear a tucked in, long sleeved shirt no bare midriffs No Stallions No wet Mares Bedding: Available at Fairgrounds (if you arrive after 6pm Friday night, bedding will not be available on the grounds) State Show Qualification: If you qualify for the State 4-H Horse Show (June 21-23) you must enter the state show before you leave the grounds on Saturday, June 2. Enclosures: SW District 4-H Horse Show Entry Form Statement of Understanding SW District Horse Certification Form SW District 4-H Horse Show Schedule Clarification Statement for Role of Horse Shows in 4-H/Youth Development Youth Participation Form 1 Map of Stephens County Fairgrounds Open Ceremony Sign Up T-Shirt Design Contest Horse Poster & Educational Booth Contest Horse Photo Contest Entries due April 20, 2018 In County Extension Office NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

3 CLARIFICATION STATEMENT FOR ROLE OF HORSE SHOWS IN THE 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Educational methods of 4-H rely on the experimental learning process. 4-H sponsors and promotes numerous programs and activities designed to encourage youth development through learning by doing. This educational model requires that youth solve problems by first attempting their ability, and repeating their attempt to accomplish the skill. The State and District 4-H Horse Shows are competitive experiences that assist this learning process. Safely caring for, preparing and exhibiting a horse at horse shows is a long term process. For many youth, the greatest accomplishments and long term rewards of the program are achieved in this process. Youth development requires 4-H members to seek information from many sources including written and visual educational aids, the advice and assistance of leaders and horse industry experts. While assistance is needed to develop skills, it is not intended for others to be responsible for the preparation and care of projects without the involvement and direction of the youth, i.e. fitting, daily care and riding. Leaders, parents and others assisting 4-H members in the development of their horse project must participate as an educator, not as means for developing the horse project without participation of the 4-H member. Prior to and during exhibitions, parents, leaders and horse industry experts should make every effort to encourage 4-H members to take the lead role in decision making, and the handling and caring of their project. The strength and the survivability of 4-H programs such as horse shows demand everyone s assistance in encouraging this philosophy. Those directing local 4-H programs should continually emphasize the need for experiential learning through leader, parent and member training, and develop incentive programs that reward those members who excel in self-development. Although minimal, one clearly enforceable way to promote this philosophy is to require that no one other than the 4-H member is to ride a project horse at any time or location on show grounds at district and state qualifying 4-H horse shows. State and district 4-H horse shows should increase awareness of this need by distributing this policy in entry and show materials. Violation of this policy at district and state qualifying shows can result in disqualification of the 4-H member from the current and future exhibitions associated with the State 4-H and District 4-H Horse Program.

4 Southwest District 4-H Horse Show Entry Form County: *Division (circle one) 3-5grades 6-8 grades 9-12 grades Name of 4-H Member: Age on September 1, 2017* Grade*: Mailing Address: Phone ( ) City: Zip * Division determination is made by age & grade on September 1 of the start of the 4-H year for youth. The horse s age is determine by age as of January 1 of the current year. Each contestant may enter one or two horses in the SW District 4-H Horse Show. Those horses must be exhibited by that contestant only. A contestant or a horse may not enter the same class twice. A contestant must show the horse as entered; no substitutions or switching of horses. Please note that Western Pleasure and Ranch Riding cannot use the same horse and Trail and Ranch Trail cannot use the same horse. Horse A: Registered Name: Barn Name: Color: Circle One: MARE GELDING Check classes for Horse A 1. Breakaway Roping (3 rd -7 th grade) 17. Showmanship at Halter (Junior) 34. Western Horsemanship (Junior) 2. Breakaway Roping (8 th -12 th grade) 18. Showmanship at Halter (Intermediate) 35. Western Horsemanship (Intermediate) 3. Calf Roping (all ages) 4. Barrel Race (Junior) 5. Barrel Race (Intermediate) 6. Barrel Race (Senior) 7. Pole Bending (Junior) 8. Pole Bending (Intermediate) 9. Pole Bending (Senior) 10. Stakes (Junior) 11. Stakes (Intermediate) 12. Stakes (Senior) 13. Halter Mares -- 5 years and younger 14. Halter Mares 6 years and older 15. Halter Geldings 5 years & younger 16. Halter Geldings 6 years and older 19. Showmanship at Halter (Senior) 20. Hunter Under Saddle (Junior) 21. Hunter Under Saddle (Intermediate) 22. Hunter Under Saddle (Senior) 23. Hunt Seat Equitation (Junior) 24. Hunt Seat Equitation (Intermediate) 25. Hunt Seat Equitation (Senior) 26. Hunter Hack (3 rd -7 th grade) 27. Hunter Hack (8 th -12 th grade) 28. Trail (Junior) 29. Trail (Intermediate) 30. Trail (Senior) 31. Western Pleasure (Junior) 32. Western Pleasure (Intermediate) 36. Western Horsemanship (Senior) 37. Western Riding (all ages) 38. Reining (3 rd -7 th grade) 39. Reining (8 th -12 th grade) 40. Ranch Riding (3 rd -7 th grade) 41. Ranch Riding (8 th -12 th grade) 42. Ranch Trail (3 rd -7 th grade) 43. Ranch Trail (8 th -12 th grade) 44. Ranch Roping (3 rd -7 th grade) 45. Ranch Roping (8 th -12 th grade) 46. Boxing (3 rd -7 th grade) 47. Boxing (8 th -12 th grade) 48. Two Year Old Training Class 33. Western Pleasure (Senior) 33. Western Pleasure (Senior) Fees for Horse A 1 st Class - $30 # of additional classes x $6.00 Total Fees for Horse A Horse B: Registered Name: Barn Name: Color: Circle One: MARE GELDING Check classes for Horse B 1. Breakaway Roping (3 rd -7 th grade) 17. Showmanship at Halter (Junior) 34. Western Horsemanship (Junior) 2. Breakaway Roping (8 th -12 th grade) 18. Showmanship at Halter (Intermediate) 35. Western Horsemanship (Intermediate) 3. Calf Roping (all ages) 4. Barrel Race (Junior) 5. Barrel Race (Intermediate) 6. Barrel Race (Senior) 7. Pole Bending (Junior) 8. Pole Bending (Intermediate) 9. Pole Bending (Senior) 10. Stakes (Junior) 11. Stakes (Intermediate) 12. Stakes (Senior) 13. Halter Mares -- 5 years and younger 14. Halter Mares 6 years and older 15. Halter Geldings 5 years & younger 16. Halter Geldings 6 years and older 19. Showmanship at Halter (Senior) 20. Hunter Under Saddle (Junior) 21. Hunter Under Saddle (Intermediate) 22. Hunter Under Saddle (Senior) 23. Hunt Seat Equitation (Junior) 24. Hunt Seat Equitation (Intermediate) 25. Hunt Seat Equitation (Senior) 26. Hunter Hack (3 rd -7 th grade) 27. Hunter Hack (8 th -12 th grade) 28. Trail (Junior) 29. Trail (Intermediate) 30. Trail (Senior) 31. Western Pleasure (Junior) 32. Western Pleasure (Intermediate) 36. Western Horsemanship (Senior) 37. Western Riding (all ages) 38. Reining (3 rd -7 th grade) 39. Reining (8 th -12 th grade) 40. Ranch Riding (3 rd -7 th grade) 41. Ranch Riding (8 th -12 th grade) 42. Ranch Trail (3 rd -7 th grade) 43. Ranch Trail (8 th -12 th grade) 44. Ranch Roping (3 rd -7 th grade) 45. Ranch Roping (8 th -12 th grade) 46. Boxing (3 rd -7 th grade) 47. Boxing (8 th -12 th grade) 48. Two Year Old Training Class Fees for Horse B 1 st Class - $30 # of additional classes x $6.00 Total Fees for Horse B Name of 2 Year Old: Registered Name: Barn Name: Color: Circle One: MARE GELDING 2 Year Old entry fee $25.00 Use this section only if horse for this class is not listed as Horse A or Horse B. Entry limited to horses entered in the state 4-H Two Year Old Training Class. This form does not enter horses in State Horse Show a separate entry is required.

5 Attach a copy of Statement of Understanding with proper signatures. (Horse Form 2) Attach a copy of Horse Ownership Certification Form (Horse Form 3) Attach a copy of Horse Lease Agreement (if applicable) Attach a completed copy of the Youth Participation Form (4-H Form 1) Attach a completed copy of Form 4 Shirt Size Quantity Cost per shirt Total Cost Youth Small $15.00 Youth Medium $15.00 Youth Large $15.00 Adult Small $15.00 Adult Medium $15.00 Adult Large $15.00 Adult XLarge $15.00 Adult 2X $17.00 Adult 3X $18.00 Grand Total: Entry Fees: Entry Fees for Horse A Entry Fees for Horse B Entry Fees for 2 Year OId Horse Stalls # horses x $25.00 Tack Stalls (optional) # of stalls x $25.00 Ground Fee (for horses not using a stall) x $10.00 Grand Total T-Shirts Cost TOTAL $ Make Checks payable to your County OSU Extension Office **Cattle Classes 1, 2, 3, 44, 45, 46, and 47 must have at least 10 entries to offer class. To qualify for state you must enter the SWD Show. An additional cattle fee will be collected at show if classes are offered based on entry numbers and cattle cost.

6 Form 2 STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING ENTRY FEE AND STALL FEES MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM. We ; ; ; (Father or Guardian) (Mother or Guardian) (Contestant) agree that the Southwest District 4-H Horse Council, and District Horse Show, officials and personnel of the Fairgrounds in Duncan, Oklahoma will not be held responsible in case of loss, accident or injury to the above named contestant, parent or guardian, members of their party, their animals, or their equipment. We also understand that: 1. All protests must be filed in accordance with rule 14, page 14 of the Oklahoma State 4-H Horse Show Rules. 2. Verbal complaints or objections by parents, leaders, representatives of and/or 4-H ers to any of the Southwest District 4-H Horse show officials means instant disqualification of a 4-H er in question from the remainder of the current S.W. District 4-H Horse Show and that Show Directors will not certify said 4-H member for State show. 3. Should a 4-H er be disqualified, a written appeal may be submitted to the Appeals committee and with their approval regain contestant status. 4. All appeals must be in writing, along with $50.00, presented by the 4-H member filing the appeal. The form is available from show management. 5. We certify that the horse shown at this district show is fully owned or leased by the 4-H member, his parents, brother, sister, grandparent or guardian as of April 26 of current year. (If leased, attach Notarized Lease Agreement) 6. Have read and understand clarification statement for role of Horse Show. (Parent or Guardian Signature) (Contestant Signature) (Date) The above individual is a bona fide 4-H member in County, and is eligible to participate in the SW District 4-H Horse Show EXTENSION EDUCATOR SIGNATURE Date (Must be signed by Extension Educator)

7 Form 3 SW District 4-H Horse Certification Form Attach to District Horse Show Entry Due with Horse Entries Exhibitor County Complete Mailing Address Phone Grade in School Age (Sept. 1) The following animals are included in my 4-H Horse Project and would be qualified for entry in the SW District 4-H Horse Show. In the event of injury to the horse listed on my entry form, a substitution will be made of another horse on this certification form. HORSES LISTED ON YOUR ENTRY FORM MUST ALSO BE LISTED IN THE SPACE BELOW TO BE FULLY ELIGIBLE COMPETE. Register Name of Horse Substitutions will require a signed letter from a veterinarian. Barn Name of Horse Sex (M/G) Breed Age Registration # Owner/Relationship The undersigned hereby certify that the above named animal(s) is/are owned or leased (attach a notarized copy of lease) by the above named exhibitor, or their brother, sister, parent, grandparent, or legal guardian, by April 26 and that ownership will be retained through the District and State 4-H Horse Show at which the horse may be shown. Please attach a copy of any lease agreements for the above horses. The undersigned have read and will comply with the general rules and regulations and code of ethics governing Oklahoma 4-H Horse Shows, which include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug which could affect the horse s performance or alter its natural conformation or appearance is prohibited, except for those surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the horse. 2. Establish the animal s welfare and safe practices as a major priority and insure that all actions, including training, transporting, stalling, grooming and showing reflect that goal at all times. Exhibitor Parent or Guardian Extension Educator

8 The Stephens County Fairgrounds is located South of Duncan East of Highway 81 and South of Highway 7. They physical address is 2002 S. 13 th Street.

9 2018 SW District Horse Show Schedule Thursday, May am Show office opens entries taken 1 pm Opening Ceremony Breakaway Roping (Juniors 3 rd -7 th grades) Breakaway Roping (Senior 8 th -12 grades) Tie-down Roping(All Ages) Ranch Roping (Juniors 3 rd -7 th grades) Ranch Roping (Senior 8 th -12 grades) Boxing (Juniors 3 rd -7 th grades) Boxing (Senior 8 th -12 grades) 5 pm Speed Events Barrel Race (Junior) Barrel Race (Intermediate) Barrel Race (Senior) Pole Bending (Junior) Pole Bending (Intermediate) Pole Bending (Senior) Stakes Race (Junior) Stakes Race (Intermediate) Stakes Race (Senior) *A horse exhibiting in Ranch Horse Riding is not eligible to exhibit in Western Pleasure. *A horse may enter only one Trail Class Friday, June 1 9 am Opening Ceremony Mares 5 years and under Mares 6 years and older Geldings 5 years Geldings 6 years and older Showmanship Classes English and Western attire are combined Showmanship (Junior) Showmanship (Intermediate) Showmanship (Senior) Lunch Break and warm-up time Western Pleasure (Junior) Western Pleasure (Intermediate) Western Pleasure (Senior) Ranch Horse Riding (Juniors 3 rd -7 th grades) * Ranch Horse Riding (Senior 8 th -12 grades) * Western Horsemanship (Junior) Western Horsemanship (Intermediate) Western Horsemanship (Senior) Western Riding (all ages) Reining (Juniors 3 rd -7 th grades) Reining (Senior 8 th -12 grades) *Trail in South Arena *Trail (Junior) 1 pm 3 pm *Trail (Intermediate) *Trail (Senior) *Ranch HorseTrail 3:30 pm-6 pm (Juniors 3 rd -7 th grades) *Ranch HorseTrail (Senior 8 th -12 grades) Saturday, June 2 9 am Two Year Old Training Class (Not a state 4-H Horse Show qualifying class state entry must be sent to Stillwater by May 1) 10:30 am Opening Ceremony Hunter Under Saddle (Junior) Hunter Under Saddle (Intermediate) Hunter Under Saddle (Senior) Hunt Seat Equitation (Junior) Hunt Seat Equitation (Intermediate) Hunt Seat Equitation (Senior) Hunter Hack (Juniors 3 rd -7 th grades) Hunter Hack (Senior 8 th -12 grades) SWD Special Horse Activities Posters & Educational Displays - Turn in at Registration by 9am on Friday, June 1 Photos Mail to the Cotton County Office by April 26th Social Friday Night West of the Announcer Stand

10 2018 Oklahoma SW District 4-H Horse Photography Contest General Information and Rules The SW District 4-H Horse Photography Contest allows 4-H ers with photography and horse interests an opportunity to create and display photographs that promote horses, the horse industry and human interaction with horses. This contest is not associated with other opportunities, i.e. State Fairs. Members are encouraged to enter photographs in county and other state contests. Thanks to Cotton County Extension Office and Sandra Pinkerman, Volunteer State 4-H Horse Council, whose hard work provides this opportunity for our 4-H youth! Entry Deadline: All entries must be received in the Cotton County OSU Cooperative Extension Center office on or before April 26th (301 N. Broadway, Courthouse, Walters, OK 73572). You can place an attention line on envelope stating Horse Photography Contest. Entries may be mailed or delivered but must be in the Cotton County Extension Office by the deadline date. Selected photographs will be displayed at the SW District 4-H Horse Show. All photographs will be available for return to entrants by 1:00 pm on the last day of the SW District 4-H Horse Show. If not attending the SW District 4-H Horse Show, entrants should make arrangements for others in their locale or county to pick up their photographs at the SW District 4-H Horse Show. If photos are not picked up at the SW District 4-H Horse Show, efforts will be made to return them to SW District 4-H Offices and in turn to the respective county office. However, there are no guarantees for return or against loss, so make sure you keep a copy or file of any pictures you absolutely want! Eligibility: This contest is open to any SW District Oklahoma 4-H member who is currently enrolled in the project year before April 26, Class Divisions (3 rd -6 th grade or 7 th -12 th grade) is determined as of September 1, Awards: The Danish Award System (Blue, Red or White) will be used. A Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected in each age division. The top placing photographs will be displayed at the SW District 4-H Horse Show, May 31 to June 2, 2018 in Duncan, Oklahoma. All photographs may be displayed at the discretion of the committee. Guidelines: Exhibits consist of photos taken by the individual exhibitors during the current program year. A photo can be entered only one year. Entrant may enter only one exhibit per class. Prints: Black and white or color prints may be exhibited. Prints should be printed on photo quality paper (not copy paper). All photographs will be judged on photographic design and quality. Digital Photos may be entered. Manipulated or altered photos are not allowed; however, changes that can be made are color and contrast adjustments, cropping, gray scaling, exposure adjustments, and red eye reduction. Note the following: Print Size Requirements: Classes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15: Prints must be no smaller than 3.5 x 5 and no larger than 5 x 7. Classes 4, 8, 12, and 16: Prints must be no smaller than 3.5 x 5 and no larger than to 8 x 10. Poster/Mat Board Requirements: Prints must be securely attached to the surface of a poster, foam or mat board (white or colored allowed). No double matting, use of multiple layers or more than one color. The entire print must be seen and cannot be masked in any way. Boards must be either 10 x 10 or 14 x 14 for all classes; any size picture can be put on either size. If 8 X 10 photos are used, adjust board size accordingly. Entries that are not attached to boards correctly are not eligible for placement. Information Box Requirements: The back of each board must have an information box in the upper left hand corner containing exhibitor s name, age, district and county, class number and description (i.e. Class 1, Action), along with the type of camera used (Instamatic, 35 mm, digital, etc.), whether it is adjustable or not and film speed or mega pixels. Caption Requirements: Composition classes (Classes 9 & 13) must have captions for each photo that explain the ideas of composition: placement, framing, contrast or perspective. Captions are recommended, but optional for all other classes.

11 Horse Photography Exhibits: Class Numbers and Descriptions People and Horses Category Classes for Entrant Grade 3 rd to 6 th (as of September 1, 2017) 1. Action: One (1) action photo of people and horses. 2. Human Interest: One (1) photo showing some type of interaction between horse(s) and human(s) 3. Funny: One (1) funny photo showing someone with his or her horse(s). 4. Best Photo: Photo that the exhibitor believes is their best photo made this year of a person with a horse. Classes for Entrant Grade 7 th to 12 h (as of September 1, 2017) 5. Action: One (1) action photo of people and horses. 6. Human Interest: one (1) photo showing some type of interaction between horse(s) and human(s) 7. Funny: one (1) funny photo showing someone with his or her horse(s). 8. Best Photo: Photo that the exhibitor believes is their best photo made this year of a person with a horse. Horses Only Classes for Entrant Grade 3 rd to 6 th (as of September 1, 2017) 9. Composition: One (1) photo of horse(s) showing good photographic composition, such as placement of subject, framing, contrast or perspective. *Caption required 10. Multiple Horses/Animals: One (1) photo showing more than one horse or photo of horse(s) with other animals. 11. Horses in Natural State: One (1) photo showing horse (or horses) in a natural setting as in running in pasture, drinking from pond, etc. (Horses cannot be handled for this picture) 12. Best Photo: Photo that the exhibitor believes is their best photo made this year of a horse (or horses) Classes for Entrant Grade 7 th to 12 h (as of September 1, 2017) 13. Composition: One (1) photo of horse(s) showing good photographic composition, such as placement of subject, framing, contrast or perspective. *Caption required 14. Multiple Horses/Animals: One (1) photo showing more than one horse or photo of horse(s) with other animals. 15. Horses in Natural State: One (1) photo showing horse (or horses) in a natural setting as in running in pasture, drinking from pond, etc. (Horses cannot be handled for this picture) 16. Best Photo: Photo that the exhibitor believes is their best photo made this year of a horse (or horses) Sample Information Box (Information required for all photos: see page 1 instructions) Entrant s Name: Entrant s Age: District and County of 4-H membership: Class Number and Description: Type of Camera Used:

12 Southwest District 4-H Educational Poster & Booth Display Contests Where: 2018 Southwest District 4-H Horse Show How Many: 1 per student per category Notes: Posters and Educational Displays will follow the State Fair 4-H Rules from Section 4300 & Turn In: Posters and Educational Booths will be turned in at the SWD Show Office by 9am on Friday, June 1. Entry Form due April 26, 2018 to county office. SECTION H POSTER-ART EXHIBIT GUIDELINES: SECTION H POSTER-ART EXHIBIT Poster must be constructed on poster board 14" x 22" (1/2 of a poster board). They may be horizontal or vertical. Poster may be produced by any medium watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, collage, computer, etc. Posters must be flat. Do not use 3-dimensional pieces on posters. Posters will be judged on 1) educational idea portrayed, 2) public appeal, and 3) creative and original ability presented. Copyrighted or trademarked cartoon characters or other designs must not be used due to copyright restrictions. For display purposes, exhibitors are encouraged to laminate or cover all posters with clear plastic film. Posters must be signed and dated on the back in permanent marker before laminating. If not marked the judging committee may mark or punch. Text of posters should be readable from at least 10 ft. away. The 4-H member s name, age before September 1, and county should be on the back of the poster in the upper left hand corner. *All exhibitors must be at least 8 years old AND in 3 rd grade by September 1 st, 2018* NOTE: Posters in this section must include 4-H Clover or mention 4-H. When using the official clover with H's, the tail should curve to the right and the words 18 U.S.C. 707 must appear under the lower right leaflet, unless poster and clover are hand drawn. For more information on proper use of the 4-H clover please refer to Beginner Division (ages 8*-11) 4-H promotional poster designed to recruit 4-H members, volunteers, promote any 4-H event or promote in the 4-H Horse project. Intermediate Division (ages 12-14) 4-H promotional poster designed to recruit 4-H members, volunteers, promote any 4-H event or promote in the 4-H Horse project. Advance Division (ages 15 and over) 4-H promotional poster designed to recruit 4-H members, volunteers, promote any 4-H event or promote in the 4-H Horse project. SECTION 4301 EDUCATIONAL BOOTH DISPLAY Each county is eligible to enter one educational booth per class. This must be an in-depth look at a 4-H project or projects. Space for the booth is 3 feet deep and 4 feet wide (with sides extended for display). Back can be 4 feet high. There will be no solid dividers between booths, use lightweight materials for ease in transporting. Display must be free-standing. Models, photographs, posters or other means for display may be used. Display may be prepared by an individual or group from a county. Criteria for judging will be (1) effectiveness of the message, (2) appropriateness to the theme, (3) interest and attractiveness to the public. Class Educational Booth Display (other than community service or Building your 4-H Legacy ). Display may be project area, member recruitment, current youth issue, event, but must deal with the 4-H Horse Project.

13 SWD 4-H Horse Show Poster, Educational Booth, & Open Ceremony Entry Form May 31 June 2, 2018 Stephens County Fairgrounds, Duncan, Oklahoma Entry form is due Friday, April 20, 2018 Posters & Educational Booths need to be entered by 9am on Friday, June 1 at SWD 4-H Show Office Name: County: Age (Sept 1, 2017): Exhibitors for Poster, Educational Booth, Hippology, and opening ceremony do not have to have a horse entered in the SWD 4-H Horse Show. Check the category(s) you will be entering and circle age group. Poster & Older Form 4 Educational Booth 1 age group Open Ceremony Check the day(s) and items you are willing preform. Thursday, May 31 Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 Carry a Flag Lead the American Pledge Lead the Oklahoma Pledge Lead the 4-H Pledge Sing a Patriotic Song Lead Prayer (All Flag Carry will be without a horse) Selected participants for open ceremony will be notified prior to the show.

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15 SWD 4-H Horse Show T-Shirt Design Contest Each year the Southwest District 4-H Horse Show has a T-shirt to celebrate the show. From year to year the t-shirt color and design change. Some years have been with a cartoon character and some years we have used real pictures of horses. Once again we are opening the design of the t-shirt up to any 4-H er in the district. The rules for this contest are as follows: Design Guidelines: Design Judging: Must include a 4-H Clover Must have a horse of any kind or color Must have a paper or card with 4-H ers Name, Club, County, Phone Number and what color of t-shirt the design should be printed on. Must contain the words Southwest District 4-H Horse Show 2018 (You may abbreviate Southwest District or 2018) Designs will be judged on creativity, originality, and public appeal. Contest Deadline: Designs can be submitted by or mail to the SW District Office by Thursday, April 26, Mail to: Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Office Cotton County Kim Davis 301 North Broadway Walters, OK or to: Kimbreley.Davis@okstate.edu Other Contest Information: We reserve the right to modify the designs & colors submitted. Winner receives a free t-shirt