HORSE
 Dept 101 Sec G

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1. Review General Rules
2. Bring your official 4-H Horse I.D. form and 4-H vaccination certificate to the 4-H Horse Show.
3. Read general rules in 4-H publication No S-37 (revised), Aug. 2005, entitled "Kansas 4-H Horse Show Rules Book". Regulations, scoring and procedures will be followed as outlined in this rule book. If you do not have a copy, pick one up at the extension office or from your 4-H leader.
4. STOCK TYPE - May include but not limited to, breeds such as Paint and Appaloosa.
NON-STOCK TYPE - May include but not limited to breeds such as Arabian, Morgan, Thoroughbreds, American Saddlebred.
5. A current 4-H I.D. Certificate and vaccine certificate need to be presented before you can show at any 4-H horse show. A valid Coggins test within the last 6 months is required for all horses at the district and state level shows along with a notarized 4-Hers health form and code of conduct.  I.D. paper and vaccine papers are due to Extension Office by May 1st.  Entries to District Horse Show are due June 1st. State fair Entries are due August 1st.

HORSELESS HORSE

This project is not designated for members who want to show horses. In order to show at Dist. or State 4-H Shows, you must enroll in the regular horse project, see rule 5. In this county we allow H.H. 4-Hers to ride & enter any regular class, just add H.H. to your class numbers.

HALTER CLASSES

Each horse can be entered and shown in ONE halter class
1500 - Weanlings, all breeds and sexes
1501 - Yearlings, all breeds and sexes
1502 - Registered Quarter Horse, all sexes
1503 - Registered Stock-Type, all sexes
1504 - Registered Non-Stock Type, all sexes
1505 - Grades, non-registered types, all breeds & sexes
1506 - Ponies, all ponies 56" and under, all sexes
Champion and Reserve Champion each class
1500 thru 1506
GRAND CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION
HALTER CLASS

SHOWMANSHIP

Open to 4-Hers in Horse and Horsemanship.
Age refers to age of 4-Her on Jan. 1, current year.
1507 - Senior Showmanship, 14 yrs. and over
1508 - Intermediate Showmanship, 10-13 yrs.
1509 - Junior Showmanship, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Reserve Champion each Showmanship Class

TWO YEAR OLD SNAFFLE BIT

Included with the nomination form should be a horse ID certificate and $10.00. Deadline for ID’s is May 1. Deadline for district horse show entries is June 1.
1510 - 2 yr. old snaffle bit
Champion and Reserve Champion 2 yr. old Snaffle Bit
1511 - Three Year Old Futurity Class
Champion and Reserve Champion

WALK-TROT ENGLISH PLEASURE

 These classes are designed for the very inexperienced rider. Classes are limited to riders who have never shown in a canter class. Classes shall be judged 30% on the rider and 70% on the horse. Horses will walk; trot both directions on the rail, back individually at judge's discretion.
1512 - W/T English Pleasure, 14 yrs. and over
1513 - W/T English Pleasure 10-13 yrs
1514 - W/T English Pleasure 7-9 yrs

ENGLISH PLEASURE

1515 - English Pleasure, 14 yrs. and over
1516 - English Pleasure, 10-13 yrs.
1517 - English Pleasure, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Reserve Champion each
English Pleasure Class

WALK-TROT ENGLISH EQUITATION

1518 - W/T English Equitation, 14 yrs. and over
1519 - W/T English Equitation, 10-13 yrs.
1520 - W/T English Equitation, 7-9 yrs.

ENGLISH EQUITATION

1521 - English Equitation, 14 yrs. and over
1522 - English Equitation, 10-13 yrs.
1523 - English Equitation, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Reserve Champion each
English Equitation Class

WALK TROT WESTERN PLEASURE

(Horse Rider Combination cannot be shown in any class that call for a lope)
*SEE SPECIAL RULE UNDER W/T ENGILISH PLEASURE
1524 - Walk Trot WP, 14 yrs. and over
1525 - Walk Trot WP, 10-13 yrs.
1526 - Walk Trot WP, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Res. Champion each
Walk Trot Western Pleasure Class

WESTERN PLEASURE

4-Hers can show in Stock type (S) or Non-Stock type (NS), but not both.
1527 - Western Pleasure, S-Type, 14 yrs. and over
1528 - Western Pleasure, S-Type, 10-13 yrs.
1529 - Western Pleasure, S-Type, 7-9 yrs.
1530 - Western Pleasure, NS Type, 14 yrs and over
1531 - Western Pleasure, NS Type, 10-13 yrs.
1532 - Western Pleasure, NS Type, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Res. Champion each Western Pleasure Class

WALK TROT WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP

(Cannot show in regular Horsemanship class)
Classes are limited to riders who have never shown in a canter class. Classes shall be judged 80% on the rider and 20% on the horse. Horses will go both directions at a walk and trot on the rail, back up. A pattern maybe designed to perform and then expect the animal to stand quiet.
1533 - Walk Trot WH, 14 yrs. and over
1534 - Walk Trot WH, 10-13 yrs.
1535 - Walk Trot WH, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Res. Champion each Walk Trot
Western Horsemanship Class

WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP

1536 - Western Horsemanship, 14 yrs. and over
1537 - Western Horsemanship, 10-13 yrs.
1538 - Western Horsemanship, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Reserve Champion each
Western Horsemanship Class

PLEASURE PAIRS

1539 - Pleasure Pairs, all ages

TRAIL

1540 - Trail, 14 yrs. and over
1541 - Trail, 10-13 yrs.
1542 - Trail, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Reserve Champion each Trail Class

REINING

1543 - Reining, 14 yrs. and over
1544 - Reining, 10-13 yrs.
1545 - Reining, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Reserve Champion each Reining Class

LEAD BACK

110 yards is the approximately course length. Each contestant lines up at the starting line. Horse and rider must race across given line at other end of arena, dismount and lead horse back. Rider must cross finish line ahead of horse with reins in his hands. 7 foot is the maximum length allowed for reins. All contestants must wear cowboy boots. In the lead back race the rider can have a strap or lead rope or rein attached where the riding reins are attached. Fastest time wins.
1546 - Lead Back, 14 yrs. and over
1547 - Lead Back, 10-13 yrs.
1548 - Lead Back, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Reserve Champion each Lead Back Class

POLE BENDING

1549 - Pole Bending, 14 yrs. and over
1550 - Pole Bending, 10-13 yrs.
1551 - Pole Bending, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Reserve Champion each Pole Bending Class

KEY RACE

165 feet is the regulation distance. Two pole bending stakes are placed on the turning line 5 feet apart. Between the starting line and the turning line there are two more stakes 10 feet out and 5 feet apart. These poles are in line with the stakes on the turning line. Contestant is mounted at the starting line. At signal races between stakes across the turning line, turns and reverses course back between the stakes to finish line. Contestant will be disqualified if he fails course by weaving in and out of poles or touches a pole with a hand. A 5 second penalty will be assessed for each pole knocked over.
1552- Key Race, 14 yrs. and over
1553 - Key Race, 10-13 yrs.
1554 - Key Race, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Reserve Champion each Key Race Class

BARREL RACING

1555 - Barrel Racing, 14 yrs. and over
1556 - Barrel Racing, 10-13 yrs.
1557 - Barrel Racing, 7-9 yrs.
Champion and Reserve Champion each Barrel Racing Class

HIGH POINT AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED IN EACH AGE GROUP