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Department 6
HORSE
& PONY
RULES:
1.
All Horse and Pony Project exhibitors must comply with
State of Wisconsin, Junior Fair, Jefferson County Fair,
Superintendent (Horse and Pony Project Committee) and Wisconsin
4-H Horse Association Rules
2.
All State of Wisconsin mandatory health regulations
apply. See County
& District Fairs, Rules and Regulations of Animal Health in
front of this book.
3.
Fitting regulations follow typical equine breed
association rules and do not necessarily follow fitting rules in
the front of the book.
4.
Grade of exhibitor is as of current enrollment year; the
minimum grade to exhibit is Grade 3.
5.
Exhibitors are responsible for having read state and
county fair regulations contained in this fair book and the
Horse and Pony Project Handbook.
A complete set of guidelines, rules, and descriptions can
be obtained through your local club, Extension Office or the
Horse and Pony Project Committee.
6.
Any Dept 6 Horse and Pony Project questions arising are
referred first to the Jefferson County fair book, secondly to
the Horse and Pony Project Handbook, and thirdly to the
Wisconsin State 4-H Horse Association rules.
7.
The Superintendent, as a part of the whole Horse &
Pony Committee, will handle each dispute on an individual basis.
All decisions of the Superintendent will be final as
defined in the Project’s Constitution and By-Laws.
8.
No one may approach the judge before or during the show. Technical questions should be directed to the ring steward,
or if they are not available, to the show office.
9.
A negative EIA (Coggins) test is required for all equine
exhibiting. The
test must have been conducted within the current calendar year.
Original documentation must be shown at the check-in
table prior to 8 p.m. Tuesday night of Fair Week.
The 4 in 1 vaccine is required and should be given a
minimum of 3 weeks before the fair.
(The 4 in 1 is Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis,
Tetanus, and Equine influenza.)
10.
The age of animal is as of January 1of the exhibit year.
11.
The Superintendent will make stall assignments based on
entries provided by the Fair Office.
Storage stalls will be assigned at the discretion of the
Superintendent depending on availability and not before
Wednesday of Fair week. Draft
horses will be stabled in the draft horse barn.
12.
Only
one animal (horse, pony or draft) per exhibitor.
·
Substitution for the project equine checked in on Tuesday
of fair week can be considered only if the original animal has
died, is injured, sick or becomes unmanageable during the
project year. Written
verification by a veterinarian or the project leader is
required.
·
Review and approval by the Superintendent is required.
·
The substitute animal must have an Identification sheet,
which was submitted with original equine’s Identification
sheet. The
Superintendent recommends that each member submit more than one
animal for identification whenever possible.
·
Once an animal has been excused and substituted it may not
be exhibited during that year’s fair.
13.
Once a horse is checked in and unloaded it may not leave
the fairgrounds until after 6 p.m. on Sunday.
The only exception is as outlined above, and MUST have
approval by the Superintendent.
14.
Definitions: Pony
– through 56 inches, Horse – over 56 inches.
Ponies must be measured at check-in.
Ponies holding a permanent pony measurement card must
show the card and registration papers to the office in lieu of
being measured at the show.
Any horse measuring 56” and under may show in pony
classes. Such a
horse may show in horse classes if the exhibitor chooses.
You must enter EITHER all pony or all horse classes.
No cross entering is allowed.
15.
Miniatures: We
recognize that miniature horse is a horse breed, but for safety
reasons, they must enter pony classes.
16.
Stallions may not be shown at the fair.
Stallion is defined as any unaltered male equine over 1
year of age. Mares
with foals will not be allowed to exhibit.
17.
Only the exhibitor will be allowed to ride their horse. Riding is limited to the riding arenas or when entering
the show ring. Horses
must be led to and from the barn.
Exhibitors
are allowed to have assistance for safety reasons.
This assistance is limited to handling, and NO EXCEPTION
is made which allows someone other than the exhibitor to ride
the horse. The
exhibitor must be in the immediate area while getting the
assistance.
18.
It is a privilege to participate in the Jefferson
County Fair. This
privilege can be revoked for conduct unbecoming an exhibitor,
parent, leader or volunteer.
Exhibitors not obeying the rules may lose eligibility to
State sponsored events.
19.
Known kickers must wear a red ribbon on their tail.
This will not be judged against the horse.
20.
Exhibitors are REQUIRED
to enter a showmanship class.
Members taking the Wednesday showmanship class may not
enter a 2nd showmanship class.
21.
Exhibitors may enter a maximum of 4 other premium classes
for a total of 5 premium entries.
A MAXIMUM OF 5
PREMIUM CLASSES PER EXHIBITOR.
22.
No exhibitor will be excused from a premium class without
authorization of the Superintendent.
Such requests must be made at least 1 hour prior to class
in order to be considered.
If an exhibitor does not show in a premium class and has
not requested removal according to this policy, the
exhibitor’s eligibility for State sponsored events may be
effected.
23.
Long pants, boots with a cut out heel, and SEI approved
(and fastened) helmets, must be worn when mounted or driving on
show grounds.
24.
The entry gate will be held a maximum of two minutes. Exhibitors requiring a tack change must notify the gate
person of the request a minimum of two (2) classes before their
class is called.
25.
The Superintendent reserves the right to combine or
divide lots, in accordance with ATCP 160.04 and ATCP 160.7.
If a question arises, the decision of the Superintendent
shall prevail.
26.
A $1.00 per head, non-refundable stall fee will be
charged.
CLASS A - Showmanship
– (Mandatory for all Exhibitors) Judged on exhibitor's
ability to show the horse at halter.
Premiums: (Danish Judging)
$8.00-7.00-6.00-5.00 for each lot number
LOT #
1.
Showmanship - Western Horse:
Members Grade 10-13
2.
Showmanship - English Horse:
Members Grade 10-13
3.
Showmanship - Western Horse:
Members Grade 8 and 9
4.
Showmanship - English Horse:
Members Grade 8 and 9
5.
Showmanship - Western Horse:
Members Grade 6-7
6.
Showmanship - English Horse:
Members Grade 6-7
7.
Showmanship - Western Horse: Members
Grade 3-5
8.
Showmanship - English Horse:
Members Grade 3-5
9.
Showmanship - Pony: Members Grade 8-13
10.
Showmanship - Pony: Members Grade 6-7
11.
Showmanship - Pony: Members Grade 3-5
12.
Showmanship - Horseless horse Grade 3 to 13
13.
Showmanship - Draft Horse Grade 3 to 13
14.
Wed. Showmanship - Members 3 - 13 (This class is for
exhibitors who do not wish to compete for State Show
Qualification. Members
taking this class are not allowed to enter any other Showmanship
Class
CLASS B –
Horsemanship/Equitation
- Horse or Pony under saddle. Exhibitor's ability to ride is
judged.
Ribbons: Danish System
Premiums: (Danish Judging)
$8.00-7.00-6.00-5.00 for each lot number
LOT #
1.
Stock Seat Equitation - Horse:
Grade 10-13
2.
Stock Seat Equitation - Horse:
Grade 8-9
3.
Stock Seat Equitation - Horse:
Grade 6-7
4.
Stock Seat Equitation - Horse:
Grade 3-5
5.
Hunt Seat Equitation – Grade 10-13
6.
Hunt Seat Equitation – Grade 8-9
7.
Hunt Seat Equitation – Grade 6-7
8.
Hunt Seat Equitation – Grade 3-5
9.
Saddle Seat Equitation – Grade 8-13
10.
Saddle Seat Equitation - Grade 3-7
11.
Pony Equitation - Grade 8-13 (Western/English)
12.
Pony Equitation - Grade 6-7 (Western/English)
13.
Pony Equitation - Grade 3-5 (Western/English)
14.
Walk Trot Equitation: Horse/Pony - Grade 3-5
(Western/English)
15.
Walk Trot Equitation: Horse/Pony - Grade 6-13
(Western/English)
16.
Horseless Horse Equitation: Walk Trot Horse/Pony Gr. 3-13
(Western/English)
17.
Draft Horse Equitation: Grade 3-13 (Western/English)
WALK TROT ENTRIES MANY NOT ENTER
ANY CANTERING CLASSES
CLASS C - Pleasure
- Horse or Pony judged as to it’s performance as a
pleasure
mount.
Ribbons: Danish System
Premiums:(Regular Judging) One
1st Prize-$6.00; one 2nd Prize-$5.00; one 3rd Prize-$4.00; one
4th Prize-$3.00; one 5th Prize-$2.00 under each lot
number.
Lot #
1.
Pleasure Driving Class with cart: Horse/Pony. Grade 3 -
13 (Exhibitor Grade 5 or younger may have adult with)
2.
Western Pleasure - Horse: Grade 10-13
3.
Western Pleasure - Horse: Grade 8-9
4.
Western Pleasure - Horse: Grade 6-7
5.
Western Pleasure - Horse: Grade 3-5
6.
Hunter Under Saddle - Horse: Grade 10-13
7.
Hunter Under Saddle - Horse: Grade 8-9
8.
Hunter Under Saddle- Horse: Grade 6-7
9.
Hunter Under Saddle - Horse: Grade 3-5
10.
Saddle Seat Pleasure - Horse: Grade 8-13
11.
Saddle Seat Pleasure - Horse: Grade 3-7
12.
Pony Pleasure - Grade 8-13 (Western/English)
13.
Pony Pleasure - Grade 6-7 (Western/English)
14.
Pony Pleasure - Grade 3-5 (Western/English)
15.
Walk Trot Pleasure - Grade 3-5 (Western/English)
16.
Walk Trot Pleasure - Grade 6-13 (Western/English)
17.
Horseless Horse Pleasure - Walk Trot Horse/Pony: Grade
3-13 (Western/English)
18.
Draft Horse Pleasure - Grade 3-13 (Western/English)
WALK TROT CLASS MAY NOT ENTER ANY CANTERING
CLASSES
CLASS D - TRAIL
- Judged on training and handling of the horse & horsemanship of the member.
Ribbons: Danish System
Premiums: (Regular Judging)
One 1st Prize-$6.00; one 2nd Prize-$5.00; one 3rd Prize-$4.00;
one 4th Prize-$3.00; one 5th Prize-$2.00 under each lot number.
Lot #
1.
Trail - Horse/Pony: Grade 10-13
2.
Trail - Horse/Pony: Grade 8-9
3.
Trail - Horse/Pony: Grade 6-7
4.
Trail - Horse/Pony: Grade 3-5
5.
Walk Trot Trail - Horse/Pony: Grade 3-13
WALK TROT EXHIBITORS MAY NOT ENTER ANY CANTER
CLASSES
CLASS E - Club Herdsmanship
RULES:
1.
All clubs, regardless of the number of entries, must
enter herdsmanship and will be required to follow all
herdsmanship and exhibit rules. Make your club herdsmanship
entry on the regular county fair entry blank in the name of the
club.
2.
Clubs having only a limited number of horse and pony
project members may join with one or more other clubs and enter
herdsmanship as one unit. Clubs working together on herdsmanship
should use only one fair entry form to enter.
3.
The scorecard for judging herdsmanship and other rules
pertaining to herdsmanship will be found in the current years
"Horse and Pony Project Handbook".
Lot #
1.
Club Herdsmanship
Premiums: (Regular Judging)
$9.00-8.00-7.00-6.00
CLASS F - Horseless Horse
- Open to all members in the Horseless Horse project. Posters,
scrapbooks and Horseless Horse exhibits are judged from noon
to 5:00 p.m. Monday of fair week at the Small Animal and Vet
Science judging table in the Activity Center.
Entries may be picked up after 7pm on Sunday. (Posters
are to be 14" X 22").
Lot #
1.
Safety poster on safe habits to use when around horses.
2.
Scrapbook of 10 popular breeds of horses with a description of
each breed.
3.
Poster or exhibit on the diseases and/or parasites of horses.
4.
Poster or exhibit on good horse grooming.
5.
Any other exhibit related to the Horseless Horse project.
Premiums: (Danish)
$2.25-2.00-1.75-1.50
CLASS G – GYMKHANA (Timed
Event)
Ribbons: Danish System
Premiums: (Regular Judging)
One 1st Prize-$6.00; one 2nd Prize-$5.00; one 3rd Prize-$4.00;
one 4th Prize-$3.00; one 5th Prize-$2.00 under each lot number.
Lot #
1.
Poles - Horse Member Grade 3-8
2.
Poles - Horse Member Grade 9-13
3.
Poles - Pony Member Grade 3-8
4.
Poles - Pony Member Grade 9 - 13
5.
Flag Race - Horse Member Grade 3-8
6.
Flag Race - Horse Member Grade 9-13
7.
Flag Race - Pony Member Grade 3-8
8.
Flag Race - Pony Member Grade 9-13
9.
Barrels - Horse Member Grade 3-8
10.
Barrels - Horse Member Grade 9-13
11.
Barrels - Pony Member Grade 3-8
12.
Barrels - Pony Member Grade 9-13
13.
Plug - Horse Member Grade 3-8
14.
Plug - Horse Member Grade 9-13
15.
Plug - Pony
Member Grade 3-8
16.
Plug - Pony Member Grade 9-13
WALK
TROT EXHIBITORS MAY NOT ENTER ANY CANTER CLASSES
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