DEPARTMENT 6J HORSE & PONY Superintendents: Connie Guza Judging: Gymkhana Thursday, July 19, 2012 5:00 p.m. English Show Friday, July 20, 2012 10:00 a.m. Trail Class Saturday, July 21, 2012 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Hippology/Model Horse Saturday, July 21, 2012 1:00 p.m. Western Show/Costume Saturday, July 21, 2012 2:00 p.m. Horseless Horse Exhibitors Sunday, July 22, 2012 7 a.m. Halter/Showmanship Sunday, July 22, 2012 8:00-11:00 a.m. NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST AND PREMISE ID ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL HORSES. ALL HORSES MUST BE IDENTIFIED AGAINST THE ORIGINAL TEST RESULTS PAPERS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT PRIOR TO BEING STALLED AT THE FAIR. A copy of the Coggins test must be provided to the superintendent for fair records. Identification papers must accompany animal while in transport. Regulations: 1. All Horse and Pony Project members must attend 3 countywide clinics and/or meetings (one must be a clinic) in order to participate in the fair show. In addition, each member must complete 5 horse related Service Hours prior to July Fair Brush Up date. 2. Each horse/exhibitor combination must pass safety certification in order to show at the fair. 3. All horses/ponies must be identified by April 1 with ID sheet in order to be exhibited at the fair. 4. Exhibitors, other than Horseless Horse members, may show animals that they own or manage. *See horseless horse project member definition that follows. 5. No exhibitor may enter more than 3 head in the Horse and Pony Project. No more than one animal in any lot. Mare and Foal are considered one animal. 6. No Stallion may be shown except in the Weanling Class. 7. The Wisconsin State 4-H Horse Show rules will govern the show. Show rules available from the County Extension Office. 8. This fair is a qualifying show for both district and state 4-H Saddle Shows. State 4-H Horse Show Exhibitor must be in 6th grade or up, a 4-H Horse Project member in good standing, and receive a blue or red ribbon in at least one of the classes listed for the state show. Show applications will be distributed at the fair. Please request forms from the office or from the Judge s table during the show. 9. All Ponies must be measured at check-in. Any animal over 56 must be entered in Horse Classes. Ponies may enter horse classes upon exhibitor request. 10. s with less than five horses may be combined. 11. Indicate the number of horses you will bring on your entry blank. 12. An animal shown in more than one showmanship or equitation class may only receive a premium in one of the classes, except when shown by a member of the same immediate family, or horseless horse. 13. An animal may receive a premium in only one of the following classes: pleasure riding or driving, halter, trail, obstacle driving or gymkhana. 14. All competitors earning a blue or red ribbon are eligible for the stated championship classes and are to return to the ring at the completion of the classes for competition. 15. Horses are to be ridden only in designated areas. The animals must be led to and from the exercise corral. Horse must have a minimum of a halter and lead rope in hand at all times when not stalled. 16. Gymkhana Trail, Gymkhana Pleasure and Gymkhana Equitation are for animals that only compete in Gymkhana classes. This allows gymkhana animals to participate throughout the Fair. These classes offer no berths to the District or State competitions. Gymkhana horses may be ridden in gymkhana classes with approved gymkhana equipment. 17. The minimum attire for showing at the Trempealeau County Fair will be: Western: a long sleeved, collared Western shirt, Western pants, boots and helmet. English: Appropriate jacket, breeches, boots, and helmet. You are allowed to go above these guidelines. 18. All riding classes are walk-trot-canter classes, unless stated in class title. 19. When completing ID sheets and Trempealeau county fair entry form, place an "A" on your primary horse, a "B" on your second horse, and a "C" on your third horse. These letters need to accompany all registrations for classes to identify which horse is being exhibited in which class. This is a requirement for proper premium disbursement. Note: For information on helmet requirements, times the exhibits are required to be in place at the fair, times that decorations and exhibits may be removed from the fair and trailering requirements, see the GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE TREMPEALEAU COUNTY FAIR.
Note: The following State 4-H Horse Association definitions will be used at the Trempealeau County Fair. A horseless horse project member is a 4-H member who has no one-on-one access to a horse. They do not own their own horse. Their family does not own or lease a horse (Cloverbuds may not be horseless horse project members). *Horseless horse project members may exhibit an animal that is exhibited by a regular horse project member, but only in horseless horse classes or lots. A managerial project member is a youth who exhibits a horse that no other 4-H Horse Project youth is using and that is owned by someone other than the exhibitor or a family member of the exhibitor. The youth is responsible to ensure the horse is taken care of properly. Premiums: Blue Red White Pink Where they apply $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 Trophies awarded in Pleasure Classes. Medallions awarded in Showmanship & Equitation Classes. Gymkhana Classes Thursday, July 19, 2012 5:00 p.m. CLASS A01 ~ Egg & Spoon CLASS A02 ~ Keyhole Race CLASS A03 ~ Speed & Action CLASS A04 ~ Pole Bending CLASS A05 ~ Cloverleaf Barrels CLASS A06 ~ Flag Race CLASS A07 ~ Plug Race All gymkhana classes, regular judging, one premium allowed per animal. No horse may enter pony class. 1 Pony, 56 & under, rider Ages 9-19 (grades 3-13) 2 Horse, rider Ages 9-10 (grades 3-4) 3 Horse, rider Ages 11-13 (grades 5-7) 4 Horse, rider Ages 14-16 (grades 8-10) 5 Horse, rider Ages 17-19 (grades 11-13) English & Driving Classes Friday, July 20, 2012 10:00 a.m. CLASS B01 ~ Dressage, USDF Introductory Level, Test B Readers allowed; tests need not be memorized. Scored on horse and riders work at the medium walk, free walk and rising trot. Danish judging, no premiums. 1 Exhibitor, ages 9-10 (grades 3-4) 2 Exhibitor, ages 11-13 (grades 5-7) 3 Exhibitor, ages 14-16 (grades 8-10) 4 Exhibitor, ages 17-19 (grades 11-13) CLASS B02 ~ Dressage, USEF Training Level, Test 2 Readers allowed/tests need not be memorized. Scored on horse and riders work at the medium walk, free walk, rising trot, change of rein and canter. Danish judging, no premiums. 1 Exhibitor, ages 9-10 (grades -34) 2 Exhibitor, ages 11-13 (grades 5-7) 3 Exhibitor, ages 14-16 (grades 8-10) 4 Exhibitor, ages 17-19 (grades 11-13) CLASS C01 ~ Hunter over Fences, Horse or Pony
Horse/rider combination may compete in 4 of 6 lots, but may not combine lots 1, 2 with 5 and 6. regular judging, no premiums. 1 Green Hunter crossrails, 1st or 2nd year horse 2 Same as lot 1, different course 3 Low hunter, fences 1 6 4 Same as 3, different course 5 Hunter, fences 2 to 2 3 6 Same as lot 5, different course CLASS C02 ~ Equitation over Fences, Pony Rider may compete in two lots, but may not combine lots 1 and 3. Danish judging, no premiums. 1 Novice Rider, 1st year jumping, or no blue ribbon over fences prior to current year 2 Low equitation over fences 1 6 3 Equitation over fences 2 to 2 3 CLASS D01 ~ English Pleasure, Horse Friday, July 20, 2012. Judged on the horses suitability as an English pleasure mount. Regular judging, one premium allowed per animal. Exhibitor age 8-19 1 Pony, exhibitor Ages 9-12 (grades 3-6) 2 Pony, exhibitor Ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) 3 Horse, exhibitor Ages 9-10 (grades 3-4) 4 Horse, exhibitor Ages 11-13 (grades 5-7) 5 Horse, exhibitor Ages 14-16 (grades 8-10) 6 Horse, exhibitor Ages 17-19 (grades 11-13) English Pleasure Championship CLASS D02 ~English Equitation, Horse or Pony Judged on exhibitors ability to ride in the English style. Danish judging, one premium allowed per exhibitor. 1 Pony, exhibitor Ages 9-12 (grades 3-6) 2 Pony, exhibitor Ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) 3 Horse, exhibitor Ages 9-10 (grades 3-4) 4 Horse, exhibitor Ages 11-13 (grades 5-7) 5 Horse, exhibitor Ages 14-16 (grades 8-10) 6 Horse, exhibitor Ages 17-19 (grades 11-13) English Equitation Championship CLASS E01 ~ Pleasure Driving Judged on the animal s performance in harness. Regular judging, one premium allowed per animal. 1 Horse, Exhibitor Ages 9-12 (grades 3-6) 2 Horse, Exhibitor Ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) 3 Pony/Miniature horse, Exhibitor Ages 9-12 (grades 3-6) 4 Pony/Miniature horse, Exhibitor Ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) Driving Championship CLASS E02 ~ Obstacle Driving Points are awarded for each obstacle negotiated in a 2 minute time period. Timed class/ time is used for tiebreaking only. No
teams allowed, one horse per member. Regular judging one premium allowed per animal. 1 Horse or pony, Exhibitor Ages 9-12 (grades 3-6) 2 Horse or pony, Exhibitor Ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) Trail Class and Leadline Saturday, July 21, 2012 9:00 a.m. CLASS F01 ~ Trail Class, Horse or Pony Trail class will be run in the arena from 9:00 a.m. until noon, Saturday. Ride at your convenience. Only ONE time over the course for either horse or rider. Judged on horse s suitability as a trail mount. Regular judging, one premium allowed per animal. 1 Exhibitor, ages 9-10 (grades 3-4) 2 Exhibitor, ages 11-13 (grades 5-7) 3 Exhibitor, ages 14-16 (grades 8-10) 4 Exhibitor, ages 17-19 (grades 11-13) 5 Gymkhana Horse, Exhibitor, ages 9-12 (grades 3-6) 6 Gymkhana Horse, Exhibitor, (grades 7-13) CLASS F02 ~ In Hand Trail For miniature horses and horses or ponies not being ridden in any other class. Judged on animals ability to safely negotiate obstacles in hand. Does not qualify for state participation. No premiums, regular judging. 1 Miniature horses and small ponies 2 Large ponies, weanlings and yearlings 3 Any other horse OPEN LEADLINE No registration requirement; participation ribbons only. Equine Exhibits, Model Horse, Hippology Saturday, July 21, 2012 1:00 p.m. Judging for lots 6-9: Thursday, July 21, 2011 12:00 p.m. CLASS G ~ Equine Exhibits Exhibits will be placed in the Junior fair area. Hippology contest will be held at the announcer s stand at the horse arena, from 1:00-2:00 P.M. Premiums: Blue Red White Pink $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 1 Model Horse Display, ages 12 & under (grades 6 & under) 2 Model Horse display, ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) 3 Hippology Contest, ages 12 & under (grades 6 & under) 4 Hippology Contest, ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) 5 Poster related to the Horse & Pony Project, ages 12 & under (grades 6 & under) 6 Poster related to the Horse & Pony Project, Ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) 7 Any other exhibit relating to the horse, including tack or equipment (clothing must be entered under the clothing project), ages 12 & under (grades 6 & under) 8 Any other exhibit relating to the horse, including tack or equipment (clothing must be entered under the clothing project), ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) Leadline, Western and Costume Classes Saturday, July 21, 2012 2:00 p.m. OPEN LEADLINE - No registration requirement; participation ribbons only. Rider may only use a horse currently being exhibited at the fair.
CLASS H01 ~ Novice Horse or Pony, Walk Trot, English or Western Judged on horses suitability as a pleasure mount at the walk and trot. Horse must not have been shown in a canter class at any previous fair, and may not enter canter classes. Regular judging, one premium allowed per animal. Exhibitor age 9-19 (grades 3-13). 1 Horse, exhibitor, grades 3-4 2 Horse, exhibitor, grades 5-7 3 Horse, exhibitor, grades 8-10 4 Horse, exhibitor, grades 11-13 CLASS H02 ~ Novice Equitation, Horse or Pony, Walk Trot, English or Western Judged on riders ability at the walk and trot. Horse must not have been shown in a canter class at any previous fair, and may not enter canter classes. Regular judging, one premium allowed per animal. Exhibitor age 9-19 (grades 3-13). 1 Horse or pony, age 5 and under 2 Horse or pony, age 6 and older CLASS I01 ~ Bareback Equitation, Western or English, Horse or Pony, Walk or Trot Judged on exhibitors' ability to ride bareback. Does not qualify exhibitor for state participation. Danish judging, no premiums. The Trempealeau County 4H Horse Project sponsors a medallion for lots 1 and 2 CLASS I02 ~ Bareback Equitation, Western or English, Horse or Pony, Canter Only Judged on exhibitors' ability to ride bareback. Does not qualify exhibitor for state participation. Danish judging, no premiums. The Trempealeau County 4H Horse Project sponsors a medallion for lots 1 and 2 CLASS J01 ~ Western Pleasure, Horse or Pony Judged on the horses suitability as a Western pleasure mount. Must win blue in individual lot to qualify for state participation. Regular judging, one premium allowed per animal. 1 Pony, Exhibitor ages 9-12 (grades 3-6) 2 Pony, Exhibitor ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) Pleasure Championship 3 Horse, exhibitor ages 9-10 (grades 3-4) 4 Horse, exhibitor ages 11-13 (grades 5-7) 5 Horse, exhibitor ages 14-16 (Grades 8-10) 6 Horse, exhibitor ages 17-19 (grades 11-13) Western Pleasure Championship CLASS J02 ~ Gymkhana Pleasure, Horse or Pony Animal may not be entered in any other pleasure classes. Equipment may include approved gymkhana equipment. Judged on the horses ability as a pleasure mount. Regular judging, one premium allowed per animal.
CLASS K01~ Western Equitation, Horse or Pony Judged on exhibitors ability to ride in the Western style. Must win blue in individual lot to qualify for state participation. Danish judging, one premium allowed per exhibitor. 1 Pony, Exhibitor ages 9-12 (grades 3-6) 2 Pony, Exhibitor, ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) Pony Equitation Championship 3 Horse, exhibitor ages 9-10 (grades 3-4) 4 Horse, exhibitor ages 11-13 (grades 5-7) 5 Horse, exhibitor ages 14-16 (Grades 8-10) 6 Horse, exhibitor ages 17-19 (grades 11-13) 7 Horseless horse, exhibitor ages 9-12 (grades 3-6) 8 Horseless horse, exhibitor ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) Stock Seat Equitation Championship CLASS K02~ Gymkhana Equitation, Horse or Pony Exhibitor may not ride animal in any other equitation classes. Excludes bareback. Equipment may include approved gymkhana equipment. Judged on the exhibitors ability to ride in the gymkhana style. Danish judging, one premium allowed per exhibitor. CLASS L ~ Western Riding Judged on the horse and rider s ability to execute a pattern. No premiums, regular judging. 1 Horse or Pony, Exhibitor ages 9-10 (grades 3-4) 2 Horse or Pony, Exhibitor ages 11-13 (grades 5-7) 3 Horse or Pony, Exhibitor ages 14-16 (grades 8-10) 4 Horse or Pony, Exhibitor ages 17-19 (grades 11-13) Bill and Connie Guza family sponsors a champion medallion CLASS M ~ Judge s Command (Disciplined Rail) Judged on the horse and riders ability to execute maneuvers on the rail at the judge s request. Skill level to be determined by score on safety/skills level test administered prior to fair, and Horse Project Leader s discretion. No premiums, regular judging. 1 Beginner Horse, rider ages 9-10 2 Intermediate Horse, rider ages 11-13 3 Advanced Horse, rider ages 9-19 (grades 3-13) Bill and Connie Guza family sponsors a champion medallion CLASS N ~ Versatility Equitation, Horse or Pony Exhibitor to ride in both the Western and English style, with the tack change during the class as a time event. One helper allowed per rider during tack change. Judged on the exhibitors ability to ride both styles. Danish judging, no premiums. Trophy's awarded for each lot. 1 Exhibitor ages 9-12 (grades 3-6) 2 Exhibitor ages 13-19 (grades 7-13) Trophies sponsored by John and Sheila Filla Family for lots 1 and 2 OPEN COSTUME ~ No registration requirement; participation & Award of Excellence ribbons awarded. CLASS O ~ Horseless Horse Exhibitors Sunday, July 22, 2012 7:00 a.m.
Trophy and ribbons awarded. Halter and Showmanship Classes Sunday, July 22, 2012 8:00 a.m. CLASS P01 ~ Halter, Horse or Pony Judged on horses conformation. Each animal may be entered under only one lot number. Does not qualify for state participation. Regular judging, one premium allowed per animal. 1 Horse, 2 years and under, mare or gelding 2 Horse, stock type mare 3 Horse, stock type gelding 4 Horse, saddle type, mare or gelding 5 Gymkhana horse, mare or gelding 6 Draft horse, mare or gelding 7 Aged horse, 15 and older, mare or gelding 8 Pony/miniature horse, any age, mare or gelding Champion and Reserve Halter Horse CLASS P02 ~ Showmanship Judged on how well the exhibitor prepares, presents and shows their animal. Exhibitor may enter under only one lot number. Danish judging; one premium allowed per exhibitor. 1 Novice Ages 9-19 (grades 3-13) exhibitor who has not previously shown at the fair. 2 Horseless Horse, Exhibitor ages 9-12 (grades 3-6) 3 Horseless Horse, Exhibitor ages 13-19 (grades 7-13 4 Horse or Pony, Exhibitor ages 9-10 (grades 3-4) 5 Horse or Pony, Exhibitor ages 11-13 (grades 5-7) 6 Horse or Pony, Exhibitor ages 14-16 (grades 8-10) 7 Horse or Pony, Exhibitor ages 17-19 (grades 11-13) Showmanship Championship Horse & Pony Herdsmanship Awarded on a club basis. Award will be based on: Cleanliness and neatness of exhibit area (Straw will be available to purchase.) Attractiveness of feed, bedding and storage equipment Regular disposal of wastes and cleaning pens Courtesy toward exhibitors, leaders and general public Having identification cards and awards posted Barns will be judged between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Awards will be announced Sunday afternoon