Southeast District 4-H Horse Show Supplement

Southeast District 4-H Horse Show Supplement - 2008 Date of Show: June 2, 2008 Speed Events - Registration 1:00 pm; Events Start - 3:00 pm June 3, 2008 Performance Classes - Registration 8:00am; Events Start - 9:00am Place: Entries: Hardy Murphy Coliseum, Ardmore Due to Pottawatomie County Extension office by April 28 th. General entry fee of $20.00 plus $5.00 per class entered. (No refunds will be made after the entry deadline unless the class is canceled.) Entries must be returned to Pottawatomie County Extension Office by 4/28/08 at 4:30 pm. Late entries will be accepted between May 1 st and May 20 th with an additional fee of $100.00. Make checks payable to the Pottawatomie County Extension Office and attach to entry form. Age Requirements: Boys and girls must have passed their ninth birthday and have been enrolled in the 4-H program by May 1. Boys and girls may participate in the District Horse Show providing they have not passed their nineteenth birthday before January 1 of their participating year. Health Papers: Horses entering District and State 4-H Horse Shows must have a current negative Coggins Certificate (dated within 12 months of the respective show). Horses without a current negative Coggins Certificate will not be allowed to show or be stalled on the show grounds. DO NOT send these with your entry! Bring them with you to the Show! Bedding/Shavings- Each Exhibitor will be responsible for bringing their own bedding to the show. Check-In Policy: Each Exhibitor will be required to bring their horse and Coggins to the First Registration Station for check-in. Upon approval, you will then be given a Coggins Release Slip to take to the Second Registration Station to be issued your Contestant Number(s). Two Horse Use at District and State Shows: At District and State Shows, each contestant may enter two horses. Those horses must be shown and/or ridden by that contestant only. A contestant or a horse cannot enter the same class twice. Youth will be allowed to show two mares or two geldings in halter, as long as the horses are in different age classes. The western riding class rules require four flying lead changes to receive a score. For more information on rules regarding the District and State Horse Shows, please contact the County Extension Office to receive a copy of the 2008 District and State Horse Show Rule Book. Horse Ownership/Membership Verification Form: The horse must be owned and certified as a 4-H project by May 1 of the year shown. All members participating in the District and State Horse Shows must have completed the Horse Ownership and 4-H Membership Verification Form. If ANY horse you have listed on the Horse Ownership/Membership Verification Form is leased, you must attach a notarized copy of the lease agreement with the signature of the 4-H member and parent or guardian. The District Show Committee will certify all entries for the District and State Show. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR HORSE OWNERSHIP AND 4-H MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION FORM TO YOUR ENTRY FORM. Policy Agreement/Release of Liability Form: This form is required in an effort to ensure the safety and liability of all involved. This must be completed and signed by both the contestant and his/her parents or guardian before a notary public and attached to your entry form. Appeals Committee: The State Horse Show Rules and Regulations will apply to the Southeast District 4-H Horse Show except as outlined in this supplement. It is the responsibility of contestants, leaders, parents and Extension staff to be familiar with the State Horse Show Rule Book and District Horse Show Supplement. The Appeals Committee is to receive and act upon any protest arising out of any event. The District Horse Show Committee adopted the rule that videos will not be considered as part of any appeal made to the appeals

committee. A protest must be filed in writing accompanied with a $100.00 cash fee immediately upon conclusion of the event. If the Appeals Committee upholds the protest, the deposit shall be refunded. If the Appeals committee does not uphold the protest, the deposit shall be forfeited to the Horse Show Fund. If an exhibitor or associated parties are guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct or misbehavior during the show or in the arena, the show management may suspend each exhibitor s right to participate in future classes as deemed appropriate. ONLY SHOW OFFICIALS ARE ALLOWED IN THE ANNOUNCER STAND. High Point Awards-All-around awards will be presented at the recipients County Achievement Award Program. High Point calculations at this year's District Show will be consistent with last years show. High Point calculations are based on one (1) horse, (1) rider. Points are awarded on each placing 1 st 10 th place. All-around High Point will be presented to the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Champion and Reserve Champion for Speed, Western and English. Maximum points given are up to 10 per class. 10 points will be given to the 1 st place winner. For example: If 10 or more participants are in the class, we will follow this chart: 1 st - 10 points 2 nd 9 points 3 rd 8 points 4 th 7 points 5 th 6 points 6 th 6 points 7 th 4 points 8 th 3 points 9 th 2 points 10 th 1 point If less than 10 participants are in a class, 1 st place will receive the same number of points as participants in the class. For example, a class with 5 participants would follow this chart: 1 st 5 points 2 nd 4 points 3 rd 3 points 4 th 2 points 5 th 1 point Tie Breakers are broken by the rules stated in 2008 State Horse Show Rule Book. PLEASE NOTE: HIGH POINT DOES NOT INCLUDE HALTER CLASSES If anyone would like to help sponsor a High Point Belt Buckle please make checks payable to the OSU Southeast District Extension Office. THERE WILL BE AN ORIENTATION MEETING FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS AT 8:30AM ON JUNE 3 RD BEFORE THE SHOW. THIS MEETING IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CONTESTANTS ON June 3 rd.

Other Rules: A. There will be no minimum number of contestants required for Roping classes and Hunter Hack classes to be held. B. In all Hunt Classes a Safety Helmet with harness must be worn when schooling or exhibiting over fences while on the show grounds. C. No Exhibitor may be tied, buckled, or fastened in the saddle in any manner or by any means while on the show grounds. Safe, humane animal handling and riding practices are to be prioritized and followed at all times. D. Ribbons will be presented through 10th place in all classes. E. Stalls will be available for this year's show. Stall fee is $15.00. F. Patterns for the reining and trail classes will be posted the day of the show. G. Protective eyewear will be permitted. H. A concession stand will be provided the day of the show. Qualifications for Entering District, State, and Regional Shows: Participants qualify for a State Show class by placing in the number allotted for qualifying from the corresponding District Show class. A DQ or 0 score means exhibitors do not advance to State. Number of eligible qualifiers will be based on the following guidelines: District Show Class Size Slots to the State Show Class 1-10...10 11-15...11 16-20...12 21-25...13 26-30...14 31 & Above... 15 Application for State Horse Show Entry: It will be the responsibility of the qualifying contestants, leaders, parents and agents to notify the Show Superintendent by the close of the day at the District Show concerning participation at the State 4-H Horse Show. State 4-H Horse Show entry forms will be available. State entry forms, with fee attached, are to be given to the Superintendent at the close of the District Show. Dates for the State Show are June 19-21, and will be held in Shawnee. THERE WILL BE AN ORIENTATION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS AT 8:30AM ON JUNE 3 RD BEFORE THE SHOW THIS IS AMANDATORY MEETING FOR ALL CONTESTANTS ENTERING ON JUNE 3 RD.

2008 SOUTHEAST DISTRICT 4-H HORSE SHOW ENTRY FORM Please type or print clearly: Name of 4-Her Age (as of 1/1/08) Return to: Pottawatomie County Extension by 4/28/08. Phone ( ) Address City Zip County Division: (Circle One) Ages 9-11 Ages 12-14 Ages 15-19 Each contestant may enter up to two horses. Those horses must be exhibited by that contestant only. A contestant may not enter the same class twice. Youth will be allowed to show two mares or two geldings in halter, as long as the horses are in different age classes. Horse A: Name of Horse Registration No. Breed Height Circle One: MARE GELDING Age Class Numbers entered (see attached form for class listings),,,,,,,,,,,, Class numbers and class fees must match. Be sure you have all classes you want to enter listed on this entry form. Horse B: Name of Horse Registration No. Breed Height Circle One: MARE GELDING Age Class Numbers entered (see attached form for class listings),,,,,,,,,,,, Please attach a copy of Horse Ownership and Member Verification Form and Policy Agreement/ Release of Liability Form with proper signatures to this entry. THE FOLLOWING FEES ARE ATTACHED: Stall Fee (Optional) # Horses X $15.00 = Class Fees # Classes X $ 5.00 = General Entry Fee (All Exhibitors pay general fee.) $ 20.00 RV Hook-up ($12.00 per hook-up) Late Fee ($100.00 if received or postmarked after 5-01-08) (Until May 15 th ) TOTAL $ Make Checks payable to Pottawatomie County Extension Office. We, and (Parent or Guardian Signature) (Contestant Signature) agree that the management of the Southeast District 4-H Horse Show facilities, Management Committee, and the Southeast District 4-H Horse Show Committee will not be held liable for any lost or damaged property or injury to horse or contestant at or during the 2008 District Horse Show. Furthermore, we have read and understand the rules and regulations for Oklahoma 4-H Horse Shows and the Southeast District 4-H Horse Show Supplement, and will follow the rules of the show.

Horse Ownership and 4-H Membership Verification Form Exhibitor's Name Home Address Street/Rt. City State Zip County of 4-H Membership Name of 4-H Club ALL information must be completed! (Please list the horse(s) you have entered in the show as well as extra horses that would be used in case of injury to the horse(s) you intend to show.) If any horses listed below are leased, you must attach a NOTARIZED copy of the lease agreement with the signature of the 4-H member and parent or guardian. Rider A) B) C) D) Horses Name* Sex Breed Age Registration # Owner / Relationship to * Please use Horse s Registered Name when applicable We hereby certify that the above named animal(s) is owned by the above named exhibitor; or their brother, sister, parent or legal guardian on this date and ownership will be retained through the District and State 4-H Horse Show at which the horse may be shown. We have read and will comply with the general Rules and Regulations and Code of Ethics governing Oklahoma 4-H Horse Shows, which includes 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 as a major priority and insure that all actions, including training, transporting, stalling, grooming, and showing, reflect that goal at all times. Signature of 4-H Member Date Signature of Parent or Guardian Subscribed and sworn before me this day of 20 My commission expires Notary Public Signature I hereby certify that the above is an enrolled 4-H member, meeting all membership, age, and eligibility requirements for The Oklahoma State 4-H District and State 4-H Horse Shows. Signature of Extension Educator Date Each exhibitor must complete and return this form with the District Horse Show Entry Form. Entries will NOT be accepted without the Horse Ownership and Membership Verification Form!!!!

SPEED CLASSES Monday, June 2, 2008 Registration: 1:00 pm Events Start: 3:00 pm 1. Breakaway Roping (14 & Under) 2. Breakaway Roping (15 and over) 3. Tie-Down Roping (All Ages) 4. Barrel Race (Ages 9-11) 5. Barrel Race (Ages 12-14) 6. Barrel Race (Ages 15-19) 7. Pole Bending (Ages 9-11 8. Pole Bending (Ages 12-14) 9. Pole Bending (Ages 15-19) 10. Stakes (Ages 9-11) 11. Stakes (12-14) 12. Stakes (Ages 15-19) 2008 DISTRICT HORSE SHOW CLASSES Class order will not be changed the day of the show. A DQ or 0 score means exhibitors do not advance to State. There will be a 30 minute break after the last Showmanship class is completed. Exhibitors may bring questionable English bits to the judge 15 minutes before the English classes begin. Western equipment can be presented to the judge 15 minutes before the start of Western Pleasure. PERFORMANCE CLASSES Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Registration: 8:00 am Events Start: 9:00 am THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY MEETING FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS AT 8:30 AM BEFORE THE SHOW STARTS. Halter Classes 13. Mares - 5 years and younger (Age as of January 1 of current year) 14. Mares - 6 years and older 15. Geldings - 5 years and younger 16. Geldings - 6 years and older Beginning (ages 9-11) 17. Showmanship at Halter (English & Western Combined) 20. Hunter Under Saddle 23. Hunt Seat Equitation 31. Western Pleasure 34. Western Horsemanship 28. Trail*** Intermediate (ages 12-14) 18. Showmanship at Halter (English & Western Combined) 21. Hunter Under Saddle 24. Hunt Seat Equitation 32. Western Pleasure 35. Western Horsemanship 29. Trail*** Advanced (ages 15-19) 19. Showmanship at Halter (English & Western Combined) 22. Hunter Under Saddle 25. Hunt Seat Equitation 33. Western Pleasure 36. Western Horsemanship 30. Trail*** All Ages (9-19) 26. Hunter Hack (14 & under) 27. Hunter Hack (15 & over) 37. Reining (All Ages) 38. Western Riding (All ages) ** There will be a 45 minute lunch break between the last Hunter Hack class and Western Pleasure. **A separate ring will be set up for Western Riding and Trail. The Trail classes will be open for two hours after the last halter class. The Western Riding class will be open for two hours following Trail. It is the responsibility of contestants entered in these classes to report to the ring during these time frames. Those not competing in Showmanship and/or English classes are expected to complete Western Riding during these events.

2008 SOUTHEAST DISTRICT 4-H HORSE SHOW POLICY AGREEMENT 1. Requests for refund of fees must be received in writing before the start of the Show and must be accompanied by a doctor s or veterinarian s statement indicating medical or veterinary reason. 2. No one other than the contestant is allowed to ride their project horse while at the District 4-H Horse Show. 3. Horses are to be ridden only in designated riding areas (arenas, warm up areas). 4. All contestants are to be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult while on the show grounds. If someone other than the parent or guardian is to be the responsible adult accompanying the contestant on the show grounds, the parent or guardian must list that person on the following blank AND they MUST complete and sign a medical release form. Name of Responsible Adult accompanying youth (if different from the parent or guardian indicated below) 5. Safe practices to protect yourself, other riders, spectators and show officials will be followed. To be eligible to participate, rules and policies as outlined in the 2007 Oklahoma State 4-H Horse Show Rule Book regarding show participation, safety, sportsmanship and class requirements will be followed. RELEASE OF LIABILITY This Consent and Release executed by (contestant) and, on behalf of said minor child as his/her parent or legal guardian and is executed for the purpose of allowing said child to participate in the Southeast District 4-H Horse Show sponsored by the Southeast District OSU Extension Office on June 4-5, 2007. The undersigned are aware that this horse riding activity carries certain risks as a horse is a strong and powerful animal capable of great speed and quick reactions. In further consideration of the Southeast District OSU Extension Office allowing the child to participate, I hereby agree as the above named child s parent or guardian to pay for, defend, indemnify and hold the Southeast District OSU Extension Office, Carter County, Hardy Murphy Coliseum, and all their agents, employees, successors and assigns harmless from any and all liabilities, claims and demands for loss, damage, or injuries to the above named child or his/her property. By signing, the contestant and parent or guardian indicate they have read and agree to the Policy Agreement and Release of Liability. Dated this day of, 2008 Contestant s Signature Parent or Guardian Signature STATE OF OKLAHOMA } }ss COUNTY OF } The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of 2008. My commission expires: Notary Public

CHECKLIST Southeast District 4-H Horse Show REQUIRED Return to: Pottawatomie County Extension by 4/28/08. ENTRY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNTIL ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. Contestant s Name County Signatures of: Contestant Parent or Guardian Fees for entries and/or stalls attached. Policy Agreement/Release of Liability Form ( to indicate yes) Signatures of: Contestant Parent or Guardian Notary Public Horse Ownership and 4-H Membership Verification Form*** Signatures of: 4-H Member Parent or Guardian Notary Public Extension Educator (Certifies membership eligibility only) ***If any horses listed are leased, you must attach a notarized lease agreement with the signature of both the 4-H contestant and the parent or guardian.

HORSE LEASE AGREEMENT I/We, (owner) and (lessee) do hereby enter into a lease agreement for the horse named, APHA Registration # on this date for a period of months. The lessee will be responsible for all care, fed, board, veterinarian fees, and any other expenses that occur while this lease is in effect. The owner will not be held responsible for any and all liabilities, claims and demands for loss, damage, or injuries to the lessee during the terms of this agreement. If any injury or death to the horse occurs during this time, it is the responsibility of the lessee to reimburse above named owner the fair market value of the horse. Transportation of the above named horse will be by owner only. By signing this agreement the owner and lessee indicate that they have read, understand, and agree with said lease. Dated this day of, 2008 Lessee - Signature Owner- Signature Lessee - Signature Owner- Signature STATE OF OKLAHOMA } } COUNTY OF } The forgoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of, 2008. My commission expires: Notary Public