HORSE AND PONY DEPARTMENT All exhibitors are to be available from 8am-10am day of shows for Veterinarian checks. Project Leader: Noel Maier & Kate Dale Assistant Leaders: Mary Estle- Smith 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. 4. 4-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. Mare and foal count as one entry. Exhibitors may show one additional horse or pony in the yearling halter. 6. Horses and ponies are classified according to height. Foals must enter the appropriate class according to the size of the dam. If the dam is a horse, the foal is a horse. Intact colts may be shown, but yearling and other stallions are ineligible. 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. 7. 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.
8. The Walk Trot class is for new and inexperienced horses or riders. If you enter the Walk Trot class, you may not enter any Pleasure Classes on the same horse (experienced riders may enter classes on an experienced horse). Inexperienced riders may enter the Novice Classes. 9. Novice rider are defined as inexperienced riders in their first 3 years of the horse and pony project and not comfortable at a lope, at the direction of the leaders. Leaders reserve the right to move members of the novice class if deemed appropriate. 10. All performance classes will be judged on manner and way of going. All exhibitors are strongly encouraged to participate in a showmanship class. 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 all other classes, must wear a solid long sleeve button or snap down shirt with a collar, (tie is optional) and dark blue jeans and belt. Chaps are not to be worn. Spurs are optional. Hard-soled, heeled boots are required. 12. 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. 13. Any medication, drug, mechanical device, or artificial appliance administered before or during a 4-H/FFA horse event that could affect the performance of the horse will be cause for disqualification and elimination from future classes, and a one year suspension from showing in in 4-H events. Any animal suspected by the judge and/or a licensed veterinarian to be under the influence of drugs will be subject to testing. 14. 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. 15. 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 manor 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. 16. 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."
17. 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 it s 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. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 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. Pony Halter Classes 35600 Mare with Foal born January to fair day 35602 Yearling Filly & Gelding: Under 2 years, born last year 35604 Two year olds; filly or gelding, born year before last year 35606 Aged pony: 48" and under 35608 Aged Pony: Over 48" and under 57" Show for Champion Pony Halter Showmanship - Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Horseless Horse (see Showmanship Section) Pony Performance Classes Junior exhibitor performance classes are for those last in grades 4, 5, 6, 7. Senior exhibitor performance classes are for those last in grades 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. 35610* Senior Trail Class (English or Western tack) 35612* Junior/Novice Trail Class (English or Western tack) 35614* Cart Class 35616* Bareback Pleasure (English or Western tack) 35618* Walk trot (English or Western tack, must be Novice or have in experienced pony) 35618* English Pleasure 35620* English Equitation
35622* Junior Western Pleasure 35624* Senior Western Pleasure 35626* Junior/Novice Western Horsemanship 35628* Senior Western Horsemanship 35630* Ranch Riding 35632* Reining 35634**Novice Egg and Spoon 35636**Egg and Spoon 35638**Texas Barrels 35640**Novice Texas Barrels 35642**Clover Leaf Barrels 35643**Novice Clover Leaf Barrels 35644**Flag Race 35646**Novice Flag Race 35648**Keyhole 35650**Novice Keyhole 35652**Pole Bending 35654**Novice Pole Bending 35656**Handy Horse 35656**Novice Handy Horse 35660 Pony Costume Class Light Horse Classes Horse Halter Classes 35661 Mare and Foal born January to fair 35662 Yearling Filly & Gelding: Under 2 years, born last year 35663 Two year olds; filly or gelding, born year before last 35664 Western or Stock 3 and over, aged gelding 35665 Western or Stock 3 and over, aged mare 35666 English or Classic 3 and over, gelding or mare Show for Champion Halter Showmanship - Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Horseless Horse (see Showmanship Section) Horse Performance Classes Junior exhibitor performance classes are for those last in grades 4, 5, 6, 7. Senior exhibitor performance classes are for those last in grades 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. 35667* Senior Trail (English or Western tack) 35668* Junior/Novice Trail (English or Western tack) 35669* Junior Bareback Pleasure 35670* Senior Bareback Pleasure (English or Western tack) 35671* Walk Trot (Western or English tack, must be Novice or have an inexperienced horse.)
35672* Junior English Pleasure 35673* Senior English Pleasure 35674* English Equitation 35675* Junior Horse Pleasure, horse 5 years and under 35676* Junior Western Pleasure 35677* Senior Western Pleasure 35678* Junior/Novice Western Horsemanship 35679* Senior Western Horsemanship 35680* Ranch Riding 35681* Reining 35682** Novice Egg and Spoon 35683** Egg and Spoon 35684** Texas Barrels 35685** Novice Texas Barrels 35686** Clover Leaf Barrels 35687** Novice Clover Leaf Barrels 35688** Flags 35689** Novice Flags 35690** Keyhole 35691** Novice Keyhole 35692** Pole Bending 35693** Novice Pole Bending 35694** Handy Horse 35695** Novice Handy Horse 35696 Horse Costume Class *used to calculate high point pleasure **used to calculate high point games