JR. FAIR HORSE PROJECT RULES, REGULATIONS, AND CHECK LIST
Please review this document closely to ensure the safety of both you and your horse during the 2007 Hamilton County Fair.
RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. All Jr. Fair membership forms must be turned in to the extension office by April 1.
2. All Horse vaccination records and a copy of the Coggins test must be turned in to the extension office by June 1.
3. All exhibitor health forms must be turned in to the extension office by June 1.
4. All Horse Show class entry forms must be completed and turned in at the county extension office by June 1.
5. The Horse Show fee of $25.00 made payable to THE EQUESTRIAN CLUB must be turned in at the extension office by June 1. Be sure to write the participant’s name on each check. Participants may accept donations to cover their fee.
6. Horses MUST be checked into the Fairgrounds by 6:00 PM, Tuesday July 31, and will NOT be released until 6:00 PM, Sunday August 5.
7. There will be a project book test at 6 PM on July 31 followed by a MANDATORY horse meeting. All horse participants must attend this meeting.
a. If for some reason you are not able to attend, you must obtain prior approval from the species coordinators.
b. If you do not attend the meeting, or have not spoken to the Species Coordinator, you WILL NOT be able to participate in any horse activities at the fair.
c. Youth must also attend the all Jr. Fair Barn meeting at 8:00 PM.
8. Horses are required to stay at the fair unless we do not have enough stalls. If we do not have enough stalls and you do not want to stay at the fair, you may haul your horse in for the shows.
a. If your forms are not turned in on time, you will be put on the waiting list for a stall and you may not be able to show at the fair.
b. If you do choose to stall your horse at fair you MUST stay the entire week.
9. You must clean your stall before you leave the Fairgrounds and have it approved by the species coordinators.
a. Stalls should be cleaned and ready for inspection no later than 5 pm.
10. Helmets must be worn at all times when you are mounted on your horse.
a. The only EXCEPTION is in the show ring in Western or Saddle Seat attire.
11. Horses must be led with a lead rope or bridle.
12. No one besides the participant or an adult immediate family participant is allowed to ride your horse at the fairgrounds.
13. You are responsible for taking care of your own horse.
14. Be sure that the barn aisle is kept clean and free of clutter.
15. Horses may be ridden in the area north of the barns anytime during the week before 5:00 PM (grandstand events begin in the evening).
a. You may ride until dark on Tuesday ONLY.
b. Do not ride your horse in the barn area.
16. Be sure to pick up after your horse between the barn and the riding area.
17. The wash area for your horse is on the side of the rabbit barn.
RULES FOR LEASING A HORSE TO BE SHOWN AT THE HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
1. The fair participant must have the horse under lease by June 1, 2007.
2. The fair participant must provide regular “hands on” care of the horse from June 1st through the Hamilton County Fair.
3. The horse may be ridden by other riders during the lease, but may not be schooled with a professional trainer as the rider after July 1st.
a. Professional trainer is defined as someone who makes their living from training horses, giving lessons, or from some combination of activities in the horse industry.
4. The fair participant must be providing the riding training to the horse.
5. The horse may be shown by someone other than the fair participant from June 1 – fair, but only if the fair participant is present and showing at the show.
6. A horse may be shared by two (2) participants if one is a junior and one is a senior, if one is showing English and one Western, or if one is showing walk/trot and the other is a junior or senior.
7. All participants must show in Showmanship.
Please remember the spirit of these rules is to allow kids, who may not otherwise be able to participate, to lease a horse. We want competition to be fair, reasonable, and fun for all involved. If you are planning on competing at the State Fair, it is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED that the State Qualifying Rules are read in entirety because these leasing rules are more lenient than State’s.
HORSE SHOW
1. The Horse show will be on Wednesday, August 1 beginning at 8:00 AM in the horse arena.
2. All horse show participants and their parents should plan to assist with the Horse Show when not showing.
a. This includes opening gates, passing out ribbons, getting riders water, monitoring safety in the practice area, assisting the judge, moving jumps, announcing, etc.
3. Horse Show participants are required to be familiar with and comply with Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows. Be particularly careful that your bit and tack comply.
a. You may purchase a Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows booklet (#4-H179) from the 4-H Extension Office.
4. After the show, the Champion and Reserve Champion of the Junior (8-13) and Senior (14-18) divisions will be presented.
5. Walk/Trot division awards and class trophies will only be presented if there are 3 or more Walk/Trot participants.
a. Participants showing Walk/Trot are not eligible for Showman of Showmen.
b. Walk/Trot classes are intended for beginning riders.
6. If stalling a horse at the Hamilton County Fair, Horse show participants are responsible for bringing the following items:
· 2 or 3 water buckets per horse
· Ground Feeder
· Double-end snaps with straps to hang water buckets
· Stall guard
· Grain in one garbage can or container with a lid
· 3 bales of hay (to be stored in your trailer. Only one day’s worth of hay per horse may be stored in front of your stall)
· NO HAY BAGS ALLOWED
· Tack Box
· Own personal grooming needs
· Fan for your horse with elastic cords and an extension cord
· Pictures of you and your horse to be placed on a poster board with your name, your horse’s name, your club name and your project name. These will be placed on the front of your horse’s stall.
· Pitchfork and muck bucket or wheelbarrow
· Medical and first aid items for your horse
JR. FAIR ANIMAL SCIENCE EXHIBITOR INTERVIEWS
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
In an effort to effectively evaluate the individual Jr. Fair participant's knowledge and understanding of their Jr. Fair project, each participant will have the opportunity to participate in a one-on-one judge's interview concerning their project.
Judges selected for the interviews are selected based upon their knowledge of the objectives of the Jr. Fair animal science program, as well as their knowledge of livestock.
Selected participants will receive special awards for excellent and superior ratings as determined by the judges.
JR. FAIR ANIMAL SCIENCE SKILLATHON ACTIVITIES
Please review this document closely to ensure the safety of both you and your horse during the 2007 Hamilton County Fair.
RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. All Jr. Fair membership forms must be turned in to the extension office by April 1.
2. All Horse vaccination records and a copy of the Coggins test must be turned in to the extension office by June 1.
3. All exhibitor health forms must be turned in to the extension office by June 1.
4. All Horse Show class entry forms must be completed and turned in at the county extension office by June 1.
5. The Horse Show fee of $25.00 made payable to THE EQUESTRIAN CLUB must be turned in at the extension office by June 1. Be sure to write the participant’s name on each check. Participants may accept donations to cover their fee.
6. Horses MUST be checked into the Fairgrounds by 6:00 PM, Tuesday July 31, and will NOT be released until 6:00 PM, Sunday August 5.
7. There will be a project book test at 6 PM on July 31 followed by a MANDATORY horse meeting. All horse participants must attend this meeting.
a. If for some reason you are not able to attend, you must obtain prior approval from the species coordinators.
b. If you do not attend the meeting, or have not spoken to the Species Coordinator, you WILL NOT be able to participate in any horse activities at the fair.
c. Youth must also attend the all Jr. Fair Barn meeting at 8:00 PM.
8. Horses are required to stay at the fair unless we do not have enough stalls. If we do not have enough stalls and you do not want to stay at the fair, you may haul your horse in for the shows.
a. If your forms are not turned in on time, you will be put on the waiting list for a stall and you may not be able to show at the fair.
b. If you do choose to stall your horse at fair you MUST stay the entire week.
9. You must clean your stall before you leave the Fairgrounds and have it approved by the species coordinators.
a. Stalls should be cleaned and ready for inspection no later than 5 pm.
10. Helmets must be worn at all times when you are mounted on your horse.
a. The only EXCEPTION is in the show ring in Western or Saddle Seat attire.
11. Horses must be led with a lead rope or bridle.
12. No one besides the participant or an adult immediate family participant is allowed to ride your horse at the fairgrounds.
13. You are responsible for taking care of your own horse.
14. Be sure that the barn aisle is kept clean and free of clutter.
15. Horses may be ridden in the area north of the barns anytime during the week before 5:00 PM (grandstand events begin in the evening).
a. You may ride until dark on Tuesday ONLY.
b. Do not ride your horse in the barn area.
16. Be sure to pick up after your horse between the barn and the riding area.
17. The wash area for your horse is on the side of the rabbit barn.
RULES FOR LEASING A HORSE TO BE SHOWN AT THE HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
1. The fair participant must have the horse under lease by June 1, 2007.
2. The fair participant must provide regular “hands on” care of the horse from June 1st through the Hamilton County Fair.
3. The horse may be ridden by other riders during the lease, but may not be schooled with a professional trainer as the rider after July 1st.
a. Professional trainer is defined as someone who makes their living from training horses, giving lessons, or from some combination of activities in the horse industry.
4. The fair participant must be providing the riding training to the horse.
5. The horse may be shown by someone other than the fair participant from June 1 – fair, but only if the fair participant is present and showing at the show.
6. A horse may be shared by two (2) participants if one is a junior and one is a senior, if one is showing English and one Western, or if one is showing walk/trot and the other is a junior or senior.
7. All participants must show in Showmanship.
Please remember the spirit of these rules is to allow kids, who may not otherwise be able to participate, to lease a horse. We want competition to be fair, reasonable, and fun for all involved. If you are planning on competing at the State Fair, it is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED that the State Qualifying Rules are read in entirety because these leasing rules are more lenient than State’s.
HORSE SHOW
1. The Horse show will be on Wednesday, August 1 beginning at 8:00 AM in the horse arena.
2. All horse show participants and their parents should plan to assist with the Horse Show when not showing.
a. This includes opening gates, passing out ribbons, getting riders water, monitoring safety in the practice area, assisting the judge, moving jumps, announcing, etc.
3. Horse Show participants are required to be familiar with and comply with Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows. Be particularly careful that your bit and tack comply.
a. You may purchase a Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows booklet (#4-H179) from the 4-H Extension Office.
4. After the show, the Champion and Reserve Champion of the Junior (8-13) and Senior (14-18) divisions will be presented.
5. Walk/Trot division awards and class trophies will only be presented if there are 3 or more Walk/Trot participants.
a. Participants showing Walk/Trot are not eligible for Showman of Showmen.
b. Walk/Trot classes are intended for beginning riders.
6. If stalling a horse at the Hamilton County Fair, Horse show participants are responsible for bringing the following items:
· 2 or 3 water buckets per horse
· Ground Feeder
· Double-end snaps with straps to hang water buckets
· Stall guard
· Grain in one garbage can or container with a lid
· 3 bales of hay (to be stored in your trailer. Only one day’s worth of hay per horse may be stored in front of your stall)
· NO HAY BAGS ALLOWED
· Tack Box
· Own personal grooming needs
· Fan for your horse with elastic cords and an extension cord
· Pictures of you and your horse to be placed on a poster board with your name, your horse’s name, your club name and your project name. These will be placed on the front of your horse’s stall.
· Pitchfork and muck bucket or wheelbarrow
· Medical and first aid items for your horse
JR. FAIR ANIMAL SCIENCE EXHIBITOR INTERVIEWS
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
In an effort to effectively evaluate the individual Jr. Fair participant's knowledge and understanding of their Jr. Fair project, each participant will have the opportunity to participate in a one-on-one judge's interview concerning their project.
Judges selected for the interviews are selected based upon their knowledge of the objectives of the Jr. Fair animal science program, as well as their knowledge of livestock.
Selected participants will receive special awards for excellent and superior ratings as determined by the judges.
JR. FAIR ANIMAL SCIENCE SKILLATHON ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
To be eligible for the top exhibitor award, Jr. Fair exhibitors with animal science projects and other youth with animal science knowledge must participate in a variety of activities designed to demonstrate the exhibitor’s knowledge and skills relevant to their particular project.
JR. FAIR ANIMAL POSTER CONTEST
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
5:00 -8:30 PM
PURPOSES
1. To visually demonstrate Jr. Fair project knowledge in the areas of waterfowl, poultry, rabbits, beef, swine, sheep, goat, horses, llamas, and/or turkeys.
2. To stimulate an interest in Jr. Fair waterfowl, poultry, rabbit, beef, swine, sheep, goat, horses, llamas, and/or turkey projects.
3. To demonstrate to others the diversity of the Jr. Fair waterfowl, poultry, rabbit, beef, swine, sheep, goat, horses, llamas, and/or turkey projects.
DIVISIONS
Junior - age 9-11 as of January 1 of the current year
Intermediate - age 12-14 as of January 1 of the current year
Senior -age 15-18 as of January 1 of the current year
RULES
1. Each poster must be made by the Jr. Fair participant enrolled in a Jr. Fair waterfowl, poultry, rabbit, beef, swine, sheep, goat, horse, llama, and/or turkey project.
2. Each poster must be clearly labeled on the backside of the poster.
a. Participant’s name, age, and club name should be included.
b. There should be no identifying information on the front of the poster.
3. Posters must be made using 22 x 28 inch poster board
a. Displayed horizontally
b. Covered with plastic or laminated.
c. Posters with a wood product backing will be disqualified.
4. Judging criteria
a. Educational Content (50 points)
b. Neatness/Appearance (30 points)
c. Originality (20 points).
5. Any artistic medium may be used, i.e. Markers, crayons, pencils, paint, etc.
6. Posters will be displayed at the Hamilton County Fair, and will be released at the same time as animals.
7. An award will be given to each class winner.
8. Posters must be given to the respective Species Coordinator at Project Judging on Wednesday, July 11, 2007.
Jr. Fair Dog Poster Contest
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
5:00-8:30 p.m.
PURPOSE:
1. To visually demonstrate Jr. Fair dog project knowledge.
2. To stimulate an interest in Jr. Fair dog projects.
3. To demonstrate to others the diversity of the Jr. Fair dog projects.
DIVISIONS:
1. Junior -- age 9-11 -- as of January 1 of the current year.
2. Intermediate -- age 12-14 -- as of January 1 of the current year.
3. Senior--age 15-18--as of January 1 of the current year.
RULES:
1. Each poster must be made by the Jr. Fair participant enrolled in a Jr. Fair dog project.
2. Each poster must be clearly labeled in the lower right hand corner, in a space no larger than 3 x 5 inches, with the exhibitor’s name and age as of January 1 of the current year.
3. Posters must be made on a 22 x 28 inch poster board
a. Displayed horizontally.
b. Not mounted on any type of stiff backing.
c. Shadow boxes, overlays, or three dimensional posters are not permitted.
d. Posters must be either laminated or tightly covered with a thin plastic material.
4. Judging Criteria:
a. Educational Content (50 points)
b. Neatness/Appearance (30 points)
c. Originality (20 points)
5. First place winners in each age division are not permitted to exhibit in the same age division in any succeeding years (Ohio State Fair competition only). For example, the 2006 winner must wait until 2008 to compete in the same age division.
Jr. Fair Dog Awards
All first place winners will advance to the state level competition scheduled for August, 2007 unless a handler and/or dog receives more than one first place (poster contest results do not count). If an exhibitor or dog receives more than one first place, the exhibitor will decide which class he/she will participate at the state level.
Obedience Classes
1. First Place winners will receive a plaque and rosette
2. Second and Third place winners will receive ribbons
Grooming and Handling
1. First Place winners will receive a plaque and rosette
2. Second and Third place winners will receive ribbons
Dog Poster Contest
1. A plaque and rosette will be awarded to each First Place division winner
2. Ribbons will be awarded for Second and Third Place for each division
JR. FAIR ANIMAL POSTER CONTEST
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
5:00 -8:30 PM
PURPOSES
1. To visually demonstrate Jr. Fair project knowledge in the areas of waterfowl, poultry, rabbits, beef, swine, sheep, goat, horses, llamas, and/or turkeys.
2. To stimulate an interest in Jr. Fair waterfowl, poultry, rabbit, beef, swine, sheep, goat, horses, llamas, and/or turkey projects.
3. To demonstrate to others the diversity of the Jr. Fair waterfowl, poultry, rabbit, beef, swine, sheep, goat, horses, llamas, and/or turkey projects.
DIVISIONS
Junior - age 9-11 as of January 1 of the current year
Intermediate - age 12-14 as of January 1 of the current year
Senior -age 15-18 as of January 1 of the current year
RULES
1. Each poster must be made by the Jr. Fair participant enrolled in a Jr. Fair waterfowl, poultry, rabbit, beef, swine, sheep, goat, horse, llama, and/or turkey project.
2. Each poster must be clearly labeled on the backside of the poster.
a. Participant’s name, age, and club name should be included.
b. There should be no identifying information on the front of the poster.
3. Posters must be made using 22 x 28 inch poster board
a. Displayed horizontally
b. Covered with plastic or laminated.
c. Posters with a wood product backing will be disqualified.
4. Judging criteria
a. Educational Content (50 points)
b. Neatness/Appearance (30 points)
c. Originality (20 points).
5. Any artistic medium may be used, i.e. Markers, crayons, pencils, paint, etc.
6. Posters will be displayed at the Hamilton County Fair, and will be released at the same time as animals.
7. An award will be given to each class winner.
8. Posters must be given to the respective Species Coordinator at Project Judging on Wednesday, July 11, 2007.
Jr. Fair Dog Poster Contest
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
5:00-8:30 p.m.
PURPOSE:
1. To visually demonstrate Jr. Fair dog project knowledge.
2. To stimulate an interest in Jr. Fair dog projects.
3. To demonstrate to others the diversity of the Jr. Fair dog projects.
DIVISIONS:
1. Junior -- age 9-11 -- as of January 1 of the current year.
2. Intermediate -- age 12-14 -- as of January 1 of the current year.
3. Senior--age 15-18--as of January 1 of the current year.
RULES:
1. Each poster must be made by the Jr. Fair participant enrolled in a Jr. Fair dog project.
2. Each poster must be clearly labeled in the lower right hand corner, in a space no larger than 3 x 5 inches, with the exhibitor’s name and age as of January 1 of the current year.
3. Posters must be made on a 22 x 28 inch poster board
a. Displayed horizontally.
b. Not mounted on any type of stiff backing.
c. Shadow boxes, overlays, or three dimensional posters are not permitted.
d. Posters must be either laminated or tightly covered with a thin plastic material.
4. Judging Criteria:
a. Educational Content (50 points)
b. Neatness/Appearance (30 points)
c. Originality (20 points)
5. First place winners in each age division are not permitted to exhibit in the same age division in any succeeding years (Ohio State Fair competition only). For example, the 2006 winner must wait until 2008 to compete in the same age division.
Jr. Fair Dog Awards
All first place winners will advance to the state level competition scheduled for August, 2007 unless a handler and/or dog receives more than one first place (poster contest results do not count). If an exhibitor or dog receives more than one first place, the exhibitor will decide which class he/she will participate at the state level.
Obedience Classes
1. First Place winners will receive a plaque and rosette
2. Second and Third place winners will receive ribbons
Grooming and Handling
1. First Place winners will receive a plaque and rosette
2. Second and Third place winners will receive ribbons
Dog Poster Contest
1. A plaque and rosette will be awarded to each First Place division winner
2. Ribbons will be awarded for Second and Third Place for each division
