920-749 2017 - 2018 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EXTENSION BARRON COUNTY 4-H Youth Development Barron County Government Center 335 East Monroe Avenue Room 2206 Barron, WI 54812 Phone: 715-537-6250 Fax: 715-537-6814 http://barron.uwex.edu An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are confidential (ADA requirements). 02/01/2018
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920-749
2017 - 2018
UNIVERSITY
OF WISCONSIN-EXTENSION
BARRON COUNTY
4-H Youth Development
Barron County Government Center
335 East Monroe Avenue
Room 2206 Barron, WI 54812
Phone: 715-537-6250
Fax: 715-537-6814
http://barron.uwex.edu An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming,
including Title IX and ADA requirements. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be
made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as early as possible prior to the program
or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are confidential (ADA requirements).
Welcome 4-H & Youth Horse and Horseless-Horse Project Members
This is your Barron County 4-H & Youth Horse Project Handbook. Please take the time to read it very carefully.
You will want to refer to it often so please keep it in a safe place. If you have any questions contact horse project
leaders referred to in this booklet.
The goals of the Barron County 4-H & Youth Horse Project are Horsemanship and Sportsmanship. They are
defined as follows:
Horsemanship: The art of riding, training, care, and handling of the horse.
Sportsmanship: Conduct involving honest competition, courteous treatment of each other and graceful
acceptance of the results. Any 4-H & Youth sponsored events are governed by the rules of the
sportsmanship and conduct that have been adopted by the State. Persons not abiding by these standards
are subject to dismissal from the 4-H & Youth horse or horseless horse project.
Members have the responsibility of acquainting themselves with the Wisconsin 4-H Horse Project Equestrian
Guidelines which will be the official guidelines for the Barron County 4-H & Youth Horse Project events. You
may visit the following website for all Wisconsin State 4-H Horse sponsored clinics, meeting schedules, director
name and address, and all rules and regulations at: www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/onlinpro/horses.cfm
To apply for your Premise ID # please complete the registration process at: www.wiid.org
Members also have the responsibility to acquaint themselves with all of the rules regarding the Barron County
Fair which can be viewed online at: www.barroncountyfair.com
General rules applying to the Barron County 4-H & Youth Horse Project are as follows:
1. SEI approved helmets must be worn at all times while riding or driving at any 4-H & Youth sponsored event.
Member must also wear appropriate boots (Western or English, according to tack) while riding. Appropriate
foot wear must be worn at all times while handling the horse. No flip flops, open toed shoes or crocs are
permitted.
2. A current negative Coggins test report is required of all horses attending any event. Please write the member
name at the top of the copy. Please note that WI State Law requires that you have original Coggins test with
you for any horse you are transporting.
3. All members must have the following forms & fees turned in by the annual Expo (or designated date) to the
horse project executive secretary.
Registration; Ownership; Trailer Parking; Camping
Equine Event Participation Agreement and Release Waiver
Options for Registration Fees
1. Registration – opt out of donation sign collection – $75 2. If collecting sponsor signs – submit sponsorship forms and donations. (3 signs at $25 each
per member is required, or any combination of sold signs/fee payment equaling $75)
Camping fees are a separate check. If you are camping make checks payable to “Barron County
Fair”. See form for exact fee schedule.
4. If forms and fees are not turned in by the assigned date a member cannot participate at any training sessions
or the fair.
5. Stalls will be inspected by designated project leaders prior to member and horse leaving the fairgrounds. If a
stall is left unclean or uninspected the member is subject to the following penalties:
a. Lose current years privilege to compete at district and state horse shows.
b. Ineligible to show at the fair the following year.
c. Members can still achieve by participating in the non-animal portion of the project and can still
participate in training centers.
6. Horses must be removed from the fairgrounds by 6:30 pm on Sunday. Any exceptions must be approved by
7. A horse can be entered only once in each class. Member must ride his/her own horse. Member must have
family ownership or management of his/her horse by June 1st of the project year. The horse that is
ridden/driven at training meetings after June 1st of the project year is the horse you must show at the fair. A
request for change of horse after June 1st must be made to one of the current Executive board members in
writing. The Executive board will review the request and may grant approval of the change. This will be
handled by the board on an individual basis.
8. If a member’s horse gets injured or sick after June 1st of the project year, a vet slip or a slip from 2
horse project leaders must be given to a member of the Executive board for review. The Executive
board will review the request and may grant approval of the change. This will be handled by the board
on an individual basis.
9. A calendar will be established by the Executive board of the various training sessions being offered for the
year. This calendar will be continually updated.
10. Members will be responsible for signing up each horse for 6 sessions for each discipline they plan to
participate in. Session sign up will begin as early as the Expo. Please sign up for sessions as soon as
possible.
11. When participating in a session, each member will be responsible for signing the attendance form that will be
available at each session. The riders name along with the horses name will be included on the sign-in sheets.
The session leader (or designate) will monitor participants and initial each individual’s name to ensure
adequate participation during the session.
12. The Executive Board vice president will compile and review the sign-in sheets. 13. To show in any of the Pleasure classes at the fair, the member must attend a minimum of 6 pleasure training
sessions all with the same horse. The sessions can be any combination of Western or English sessions. The
dressage sessions will count as pleasure sessions. If you plan to use 2 different horses for English and
Western, you must attend 6 sessions with the horse you plan to show for either English or Western.
14. To show Gymkhana only at the Fair the member must attend a minimum of 6 Gymkhana training sessions
all with the horse they intend to use at the fair.
15. To show Driving at the Fair the member must attend a minimum of 4 driving training session all with their
horse. It is highly recommended that an adult rider attend these training sessions also.
16. To show any (2) combined disciplines (Pleasure, Driving or Gymkhana) the member must attend a minimum
of 10 training centers with a horse. (At least 4 training centers in each discipline.) This is for the same
horse/rider combination. If 2 different horses are used, member must meet the individual requirements for each
discipline for each horse/rider combination.
17. To show any (3) combined disciplines (Pleasure, Driving or Gymkhana) the member must attend a
minimum of 15 training centers with a horse. (At least 4 training centers in each discipline.) This is for the
same horse/rider combination. If 3 different horses are used, member must meet the individual
requirements for each discipline for each horse/rider combination.
18. Drivers in grades 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. It is up to the discretion of the training
session leader as to whether a driver grades 6 and up will be required to have an adult accompany them.
19. If multiple horses are being used by a single rider, the rider must attend the discipline session with the horse
intended to be used for that specific discipline.
20. Members may attend 2 Shows, Champ Camp and/or the Fun Show and use the attendance to count towards 1
training session. Each day counts as 1 session for a max of 2 sessions. They can be counted towards
whatever discipline the member chooses. This is per discipline and per Horse and Rider Combination.
21. Horseless horse members must attend 6 Pleasure centers and follow regular Pleasure guidelines to be
eligible to show at the fair. See additional Horseless Horse guidelines in this handbook.
22. It is up to the discretion of the session leader (or designate) to give credit for a session based on participation. 23. Members are expected to volunteer and/or donate to various activities including, but not limited to, the Expo,
Fun Show, Fair, etc.
24. Attendance will be reviewed by the Executive board Vice President. Youth not meeting attendance or
participation requirements will not be able to show at the Barron County Fair.
25. 4-H members leaving the fair prior to the designated time set by the fair board and/or not cleaning stall, trailer
parking area or camping area are subject to the following penalties:
Lose current years privilege to compete at district and state horse shows.
Ineligible to show at the fair the following year.
Members can still achieve by participating in the non-animal portion of the project and can still
participate in training sessions.
26. No stallions foaled prior to January 1st of current year can be shown.
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27. Horses are to be ridden in designated areas. Riders must walk their horse directly across the track and be
on the arena side of the track before mounting their horse. Do not ride on the track. Riding in the
parking/camping area is not allowed.
28. Horses may not be ridden bareback at any time.
29. Horses may not be ridden double at any time.
30. Only members may ride their horse.
31. Member must maintain horse at a walk to and from warm-up area.
32. Member not following these guidelines are subjected to the following penalties:
Lose current years privilege to compete at district and state horse shows.
Ineligible to show at the fair the following year.
Members can still achieve by participating in the non-animal portion of the project and can still
participate in training centers.
33. Judging will be decided by the Danish System and each member will be allowed to compete only within
his/her grade level.
34. The general guideline for training centers: Starting week of May 7th. (Driving starting week of June 11th)
a. Monday Pleasure 6:30 pm 2022 12 ½ St, Cumberland
b. Monday Driving 6:30 pm Fairgrounds Rice Lake
c. Tuesday Therapeutic 6:30 pm Fairgrounds Rice Lake
d. Tuesday Pleasure 6:30 pm 2544 22nd St, Rice Lake
e. Wednesday Driving 9:00 am 2022 12 ½ St, Cumberland
f. Wednesday Gymkhana 6:30 pm Fairgrounds Rice Lake
g. Thursday Gymkhana 6:30 pm 2022 12 ½ St, Cumberland
h. Thursday Pleasure 6:30 pm Fairgrounds Rice Lake
i. Sunday Draft Horse Halter 6:00 pm 2694 17th St, Rice Lake
This is only a general guideline. Please refer to the calendar for specifics on the schedule as it will be
updated regularly with additional clinicians or changes. The schedule will be posted on Facebook as well.
35. Any horse 56 inches or under may be considered a pony. All ponies will be measured for height by two
designated project leaders on Thursday at the fair between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. 36. Horses brought into the fairgrounds or during the fair showing any signs of ill health will be asked to leave
immediately. The Fair Veterinarian will have the final say in this situation.
37. All horse and/or horseless horse project members will sign up for the fair through their individual 4-H clubs
or organization.
38. Gymkhana members may use a different horse other than the one for Pleasure classes. It must be the same
horse brought to the gymkhana training sessions. Each member has the responsibility of acquainting
himself/herself with the State 4–H Horse Rules, which will be the official guidelines for the gymkhana show.
39. Driving members may use a different horse other than the one for Pleasure classes or gymkhana classes. It
must be the same horse brought to the driving training sessions.
40. A contestant may approach the judge, only with the presence of an Executive board member and only AFTER
the exhibitor’s classes under that judge have been completed.
41. Upon dissolution any 4-H club or unit with assets must turn over those funds to the county 4-H Leader’s
Association or county UW-Extension office to be used for 4-H Youth Development Programs.
42. Fairgrounds and arena use by horse project members outside of training sessions, 4-H sponsored
events or the Barron County Fair must be approved by fair board and supervised by a Horse Project
Board Member. The arena is not available for non-Horse Project members. Sanctioned equine events held by outside organizations are exempt from this rule.
Horseless Horse Guidelines
Horseless horse classes MUST only be entered by a project member who meets the following criteria.
1. A horseless horse project member is defined as 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. (Clover buds may not be horseless
project members).
2. Horseless horse project members MUST only show in the horseless horse eligible classes.
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3. The horseless horse person must be working with a current 4-H horse project member (Buddy) or Leader. The
same horse may be shown by both members. This is the only horse the horseless horse member may show.
(Two horseless horse members may not show the same horse).
4. The “Buddy” may NOT be a sibling that resides in the same household. If two siblings are showing the same
horse that is a family owned or managed, both siblings are classified as horse project members.
5. Horseless horse members are expected to work with the horse owning 4-H member or leader to learn about
the horse (including grooming, clean-up, tack, riding, etc).
6. Horseless horse members are expected to participate in horse project activities.
7. The horseless horse project member is NOT managing or leasing a horse owned by someone else.
The following 4-H horse members are not considered horseless horse members:
1. They own and are showing their own horse or show a leased horse.
2. Their family owns or leases a horse or pony.
3. They are showing a horse owned or leased by a family member (two family members may show the same
horse – see Expo Rules & Class list “General Rules for Horse Show”).
4. They are showing a horse that is owned or leased by someone other than a current 4-H horse project member
or leader.
5. Managerial: Defined as 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 family member of the exhibitor. The youth is responsible to
ensure the horse is taken care of properly.
Wisconsin State 4-H Horse Association Events
General Rules
Education Entries (Team and Individual):
Exhibits DO NOT require a blue ribbon or previous exhibition at a County qualifying show to participate
at State 4-H Horse Expo or any other State Horse Events.
Entries must have all four signatures, correct fees and be received by the advertised deadline. Educational
entries for State Expo must be included in the county packet of horse entries, which is postmarked a
maximum of seven days after the county’s qualifying horse show.
Team members must be currently enrolled in the 4-H Horse or Horseless Horse project from the same
county.
Gymkhana Show ( Sept 8th & 9th , 2018 )
Exhibiting in the State 4-H Horse Show is open to any eligible 4-H Horse Project member in grades 6-13,
who has been approved by a University Extension Agent in their county and by the project leader. They
must be a 4-H member in good standing.
Exhibitors are not required to win a blue ribbon or previous exhibition at a County qualifying show to
participate.
Horse/pony entered must be the member’s 4-H horse/pony project for the current year.
Only one horse/pony is permitted per exhibitor.
Only one rider is permitted per horse/pony per class. Members of the immediate family are permitted to
show the same project animal. Each family member may show any combination of classes provided the
horse is only shown once in a specific class.
Entries must have all four signatures, correct fees and be received by the advertised deadline and will be
sent in by the Extension Agent.
Hunt & Dressage Show ( June 22nd – 24th 2018)
Exhibiting in the State 4-H Horse Show is open to any eligible 4-H Horse Project member in grades 6-13,
who has been approved by a University Extension Agent in their county and by the project leader. They
must be a 4-H member in good standing.
Exhibitors are not required to win a blue ribbon or previous exhibition at a County qualifying show to
participate.
You may enter two equine at this show. Exhibitor may only enter each class once.
Only members of the immediate family or a 4-H youth paired with a Horseless Horse Youth, are
permitted to show the same project animal. Each family member may show any combination of classes
provided the horse is only shown once in a specific class (except for dressage classes).
Entries must have all four signatures, correct fees and be received by the advertised deadline.
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State 4-H Horse Expo ( Sept 14th – 16th 2018)
Exhibiting in the State 4-H Horse Show is open to any eligible 4-H Horse Project member in grades 6-13,
who has been approved by a University Extension Agent in their county and by the project leader. They
must be a 4-H member in good standing.
An exhibitor may enter a maximum of six (7) classes.
One class entry MUST be a class in which the exhibitor won a blue ribbon at the county qualifying
shows. The remaining 6 classes may be selected in any combinations. The animal with which you
qualified is the one you must use.
Youth that are entered in Therapeutic Classes are permitted to enter regular showmanship or driving
classes if they received a blue at their county fair in one of the respective classes.
The horse/pony must be carried as a 4-H project and received a blue ribbon in a qualifying class at your
County Fair during the current year. Qualifying classes are showmanship, equitation or driving
reinsmanship, pleasure riding or pleasure driving, trail or obstacle driving or western riding.
An exhibitor is allowed to show only one horse/pony at the State Expo. Horseless Horse may only enter
Horseless Horse showmanship or walk/trot equitation.
Only members of the immediate family, and a 4-H youth paired with a Horseless Horse youth, are
permitted to show the same project animal. Each family member may show any combination of 6 classes
provided the horse is shown only once in a specific class number.
Effective in 2011 Western Riding is a state qualifying class and must be shown in Western tack and attire
at the County Fair & State Show. Pattern #5 will be used.
State 4-H Horse Association All Around Award
Please see state website for additional information and requirements.
Barron County 4-H & Youth Therapeutic Program Barron County has a 3 tier therapeutic training program. This will accommodate all disabilities.
Tier 1: Beginners
Tier 2: Intermediate
Tier 3: Advanced and being mainstreamed into a regular 4-H training center.
Standing Committees Barron County Horse Project Volunteer Areas
Special Committees
Finance/Fundraising
Horse Show
Grievance
Sportsmanship
Horse Handbook
County Horse Expo
Nominating
Parking
Maintenance
Any other deemed necessary
Volunteer Program The Barron County 4H Horse project is only successful with member participation and volunteer effort. In an
effort to encourage more people to participate and volunteer more time and energy we are going to offer some
year end awards/rewards. If you would like to be considered for end of year volunteer rewards/awards please
submit a volunteer hour forms for each event, fundraiser, committee meeting or show to Shelly Sandberg for
recording. Our hope is that this will encourage some new faces to jump in and help to diversify the project work
load.
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In order to participate in Barron County 4-H & Horse Project Training Sessions and the Barron County Fair you
are required to volunteer at events such as fundraisers and/or shows.
(Rule #22 in Handbook - It is up to the discretion of the training session leader (or designate) to give credit for a
training center based on participation. Members are expected to volunteer and/or donate to various activities
including, but not limited to, the Expo, Fun Show, Barron County Fair, etc.)
**If interested in participating on committees please contact Executive board member. (Contact information is
listed in directory at end of the handbook)
Barron County 4-H Horse Project Awards Sportsmanship Award
A true sportsman is not necessarily the individual that wins or loses a competition. Sportsmanship is the
behavior the individual displays while competing. A true sportsman takes defeat without complaining, even it
if means they cannot show. They temper the thrill of the victory with modesty and without gloating.
Opponents are treated with fairness, courtesy and generosity. Any member involved in the horse project to
promote a positive experience for themselves and their peers is a candidate for the Horse Sportsmanship
Award.
Recognition is an acknowledgment and affirmation of the personal growth in an individual. Recognition in 4-
H encourages and supports learning and growth.
Why Recognize 4-Hers?
Recognition in 4-H has several purposes:
To further motivate youth to excel, take risks, and develop new skills and abilities.
To provide a strong foundation for each young person to engage in self-reflection and self-praise
without the need for external rewards.
To support the efforts of young people as they engage in individualized learning, group activities, and
peer competition.
When used in all its forms, to provide balance to the evaluation which young people receive as they
move to increasingly difficult challenges.
Matching Recognition and Rewards with Personal Motivators
Recognition is an incentive to further learning. Used properly, recognition can inspire and motivate young
people to continue participating and learning. In short, 4-H recognition should match the needs of the young
people with whom we work.
Motivation is what energizes a person and directs individual activity. According to some researchers, youth
are motivated in varying degrees by affiliation (belonging to a group), power (relationships in working with
others), and achievement (the accomplishment of goals and standards, and/or competitive excellence).
For some youth, internal recognition and personal satisfaction are more powerful than external recognition
and rewards such as ribbons, trophies, and other tangible awards. For others, the exact opposite is true.
Different kids are motivated by different things in varying degrees. Therefore, it is important that we provide
a variety of kinds of recognition opportunities through 4-H.
The horse sportsmanship nominee should be in good standing with his/her club and the 4-H program.
The Sportsmanship Award goes to someone who:
1. Puts others before themselves
2. Exhibits a sportsman-like attitude
3. Is a good role model and sets a good example for other members to follow
4. Puts others feelings before their own
5. Is helpful to others and to the project
6. Uses the horse project to grow as a person and as a 4-H member
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7. Shares their knowledge with others
8. Accepts wins/losses with dignity and respect
9. Is enthusiastic, honest, and helpful
10. Sets a good example throughout the year
11. Is involved in a variety of club and county activities throughout the year either by volunteering or
participation.
Guidelines:
1. Members cannot nominate themselves. 2. Project Leaders can nominate up to two members who participated in the horse project as an exhibitor or
horse related educational events.
3. Anyone can nominate a member by submitting a nomination through one of Project leaders. These
nominations will be in addition to the Project leader’s nominations.
4. The criteria used to evaluate a member should be based on the member’s conduct throughout the 4-H year
throughout multiple activities (volunteering, participation, etc.).
5. Nominations must include a brief summary on a separate sheet sent in about the member. This
nomination should reflect how the nominee meets the above criteria.
6. Nominations shall be submitted to Sportsmanship Award Committee no later than Saturday evening of
the Barron County Fair at the close of the day’s activities.
7. On Sunday Morning of the Barron County Fair, project leaders and Sportsmanship Award Committee
members will meet and evaluate all submitted nominations. Up to 3 members will be selected from the
nominations to be voted on. The project leaders and Sportsmanship Committee member will vote for one
member to be the County Sportsmanship Recipient and represent the County at the State level.
8. To represent the county at the state level the recipient must have at least completed the 6th grade. Should
the recipient not have completed 6th grade, the member with 2nd most votes for the award and is old enough will represent the county at the state level. If the second member with the most votes is not old
enough, then the 3rd member will represent the County at the State Level.
9. The Sportsmanship Award will be announced during the Sunday Morning Activities. The Award will be
presented at the Awards banquet in fall.
Top Groomed Award
The Top Groomed award will be awarded to the exhibitor showing the best groomed horse in each regular
Showmanship class at the Barron County Fair Horse Show (not to include horseless horse showmanship
or Championship).
Versatility and Total Performance Awards
Versatility Scoring
An overall versatility award will be awarded based on performance per age division (Grades 13-10, 8-9, 6-7
and 3-5). The program is designed to encourage participation in all areas of the horse project whether it is
riding participation or educational projects entered under the horse project. In order to be eligible for the
versatility award a minimum of one live horse class and one educational class must be exhibited at the current
year fair.
Live Horse Classes: 1. All fair entry classes/disciplines (not including Champ Classes) will be scored towards the Versatility
Award.
2. Points will be awarded in the live horse classes based on ranking in class and/or ribbon earned based on
Danish judging.
a. The first place (blue ribbon) will receive 5 points; all other blue ribbons will receive 4 points. All
red ribbons will receive 3 points, all white ribbons will receive 2 points, and all pink ribbons will
receive 1 point. Remaining individuals will receive ½ point for participation.
b. Should a blue ribbon not be awarded, all red ribbons will receive 3 points, all white ribbons will
receive 2 points and all pink ribbons will receive 1 point. Remaining individuals will receive ½
point for participation.
c. Should a blue or red ribbon not be awarded, all white ribbon will receive 2 points; all pink
ribbons receive 1 point. All remaining individuals will receive ½ point for participation.
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d. Should no blue, red or white ribbons be awarded all pink ribbons will receive 1 point.
All remaining individuals will receive ½ point for participation.
e. If there are no placings in the class any participants will receive ½ point for
participation. Educational Participation
1. One point will be awarded for each project entered under the following Educational topics. a. Displays - Open to Horse and Horseless members. An exhibitor’s top placing in each class will
be scored.
DIVISION O: Grades 3-5
DIVISION P: Grades 6-8
DIVISION Q: Grades 9-13
Class Number 1. Equine projects not involving horse or pony.
2. Clothing: Equestrian attire. 3. Poster or display on Horse Diseases, Safety, Nutrition, Hoof Care, Grooming, Parasites, Winter
Care, Breeding and Reproduction, Anatomy, including selection and unsoundness, and other
horse related subjects. See fair book for entry rules.
4. A free hand portrait of a horse using any media.
5. Display of homemade articles for horse related use, such as saddle blanket, stable blanket,
chaps, leather goods for horse or rider.
6. Scrapbook of horseless horse or trail riding activities member was personally involved with.
7. Poster or display of trail riding activities in which member was involved.
b. MODEL HORSE - Open to regular and horseless horse members. An exhibitor’s top placing in
any class in the model horse classes will be scored towards versatility award.
Class Number
A. Halter (original factory finish) B. Halter (remade, repainted, or haired)
C. Saddle Seat or Hunt Seat Pleasure
D. Western Pleasure
E. Trail
F. Trail Riding
G. Jumping
H. Costume
I. Gymkhana
J. Harness/Driving c. ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHY - Open to anyone enrolled in horse project. All pictures must
contain horse(s) and livestock related scenes. An exhibitor’s top placing will be scored.
DIVISION R: Grades 3-5
DIVISION S: Grades 6-8
DIVISION T: Grades 9-13
2. Hippology.
A. Top blues will receive 5 points. All other blues will receive 4 points, etc B. The Hippology Contest to be held at the mandatory meeting in April 2018.
See Barron County 4-H Horse Project Handbook for date and details.
Tie Breakers
Champ classes – should an exhibitor earn the right to participate in these classes the following points will be
awarded:
i. Grand Champion – 5pts
ii. Reserve Champion – 4pts
iii. Participation – ½ point
*If a second tie breaker is needed – the individual that enters the most educational classes ranks higher.
Total Performance Award One Total performance award will be given to the one individual who earns the most points for all classes
entered regardless of age division.
Tie breaker – Champ classes - follow the same rules as stated above.
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Horse Project Board Members and Project Leaders
Horse Project
Superintendents
Diana Bazewicz 9 Eau Claire Street Rice Lake, WI 54868
Time permitting Western Riding Classes will begin before
Therapeutic classes
*Please note: Therapeutic classes will begin at
approximately 1 pm. Western Riding Level 1 Classes may
begin before Therapeutic classes – time permitting
Division G –Level 1 Western Riding
126. Western Riding Level 1 – Grades 12-13
127.Western Riding Level 1 – Grades 10-11
128.Western Riding Level 1 – Grades 8-9
129.Western Riding Level 1 – Grades 6-7
130.Western Riding Level 1 – Grades 3-5
Division H –Trail
131.In Hand Trail – Grades 12-13
132.In Hand Trail – Grades 10-11
133.In Hand Trail – Grades 8-9
134.In Hand Trail – Grades 6-7
135.In Hand Trail – Grades 3-5
*Can use a horse/pony used in any discipline with 4
sessions attended
*English, Western, Driving or Gymkhana
*Exhibitor is allowed to enter class one time/one horse
*Horseless horse eligible class
*Non Qualifying class for State Show
136.Trail (English/Western) – Grades 12-13
137.Trail (English/Western) – Grades 10-11
138 Trail (English/Western) – Grades 8-9
139 Trail (English/Western) – Grades 6-7
140.Trail (English/Western) – Grades 3-5
141.Trail Horseless Horse, Grades 6-13
142.*Walk-Trot Trail (English/Western) – All Ages
*Cannot enter other Canter Class of same seat
*Non Qualifying class for State Show
Division I – Educational (classes listed in Fair Book)
Fun Events for All Members offered Sunday, July 22th
No registration needed – just show up to participate! ~ Prizes will be awarded! ~ (Time to be announced)
*Senior Ride (for 4-H Graduates)*State/District Ride (for those entering state or district events)*Other Fun Games (tba)
Please Note: All WI State Horse Show entries (with the exception of the Hunt/Dressage Show) must be turned in on
Sunday at 10:00 am at the Barron County Fair location to be announced.
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Fair Premiums Exhibitors will be allowed to sign up for 2 classes per horse (max of 2 horses) they wish to receive a
premium for. A list of premium eligible classes will be available at the time of sign up.
Description of Classes not found in State Guidelines
Advanced Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation
This class will be judged as an English Equitation class with additional tests done collectively on the rail.
Horse and rider should be able to perform not only the ring routine (walk, trot, lope) demanded of them
but also should be able to perform whatever additional tests the judge may deem advisable to ask of them.
Examples: reverse at the lope, extend the trot, counter lead, 360 degree turn, transitions (trot-lope, lope-
trot, lope-walk).
Advanced Stock Seat Equitation
This class will be judged as a Stock Seat Equitation class with additional tests done collectively on the
rail. Horse and rider should be able to perform not only the ring routine (walk, trot, lope) demanded of
them but also should be able to perform whatever additional tests the judge may deem advisable to ask of
them. Examples: reverse at the lope, extend the trot, roll back, counter lead, 360 degree turn, transitions
(trot-lope, lope-trot, lope-walk).
English Walk/Trot (Hunter Under Saddle/Saddle Seat Equitation and Hunter Under Saddle/Saddle Seat Pleasure)
This class is a non-qualifying class. Member cannot show in any other English canter classes.
Western Walk/Trot (Stock Seat Equitation and Western Pleasure) Member cannot show in any other western canter classes. This class is a non-qualifying class. This
class is also open to therapeutic members with therapeutic training center leader’s approval.
Walk Trot Trail
The exhibitor will negotiate a beginner level trail pattern at the walk and trot only. Exhibitor may not
show in the regular trail class. They may not exhibit in other canter classes of the same seat. This class is
non-qualifying.
In Hand Trail
This class is judged on the performance of the horse/pony over and through obstacles, with emphasis on
manners, response to the exhibitor, and attitude. Horse to be shown in a halter and lead rope made of
leather or rope or other suitable material. English or Western tack and attire is permitted. Horseless horse
eligible.
Reference Patterns
Level 1 Western Riding Pattern #1
1. Walk at least 15’ & jog over log 2. Transition to left lead & lope around end 3. First line change 4. Second line change lope around the end of arena 5. First crossing change 6. Second crossing change 7. Lope over log 8. Third crossing change 9. Fourth crossing change 10. Lope up the center, stop & back
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Reference Patterns
Championship Gymkhana Pattern
Scudda Ho
Rider to start on left side of the first pole, weave through
poles, then down center of arena, going over both jumps,
around barrels as indicated, then back over both jumps. If
jumps are knocked down they are to be replaced by ring
crew before the horse returns for second jump. Two (2)
seconds to be added on timer for knock down of pole,
jump or barrel. Tick does not count.
Gymkhana Class
Three in Line
Weave the poles on the outside, barrel and
weave back.
You may start on either side.
A knock down of either a pole or barrel is a
disqualification.
Gymkhana Class
Speed & Action
Mounted rider enters rear of limed box and settles
horse/pony for 5 seconds
Upon judge’s signal exhibitor begins pattern.
The rider must exit the front of the box, ride around the
barrel, either right or left and re-enter the front of the box for
5 seconds.
The time starts when rider crosses time line and stops with
re-crossing of time line.
Disqualifications:
Knocking barrel over The horse/pony does not stay in the box for the 5 second
periods.
Not re-entering from front of box.
Separation of horse/pony during timed period.
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EQUINE LIABILITY 4-H Youth Development April 2005 Civil Liability Exemption; Equine Activities
In this section: a) “Equine” means a donkey, hinny, horse, mule or pony.
b) “Equine activity” means any of the following:
1. Shows, fairs, competitions, performances or parades that involve any breeds of equines and any equine disciplines, including
combined training, competitive trail riding, cutting, dressage, driving, endurance trail riding, English or western
performance riding, grand prix jumping, horse racing, hunter and jumper shows, hunting, polo, pulling, rodeos, 3-day
events and western games.
2. Equine training or teaching.
3. Boarding of equines.
4. Riding, inspecting or evaluating an equine belonging to another, regardless of whether the owner of the equine receives
monetary or other consideration for the use of the equine or permits the riding, inspection or evaluation of the equine.
5. Riding, training or driving an equine or being a passenger on an equine.
6. Riding, training or driving a vehicle pulled by an equine or being a passenger on a vehicle pulled by an equine.
7. Assisting in the medical treatment of an equine.
8. Shoeing of an equine.
9. Assisting a person participating in an activity listed in subds 1 to 8.
c) “Equine activity sponsor” means a person, whether operating for profit or nonprofit, who organizes or provides the facilities for
an equine activity, including owners or operators of arenas, clubs, fairs, schools, stables and therapeutic riding programs.
d) “Equine professional” means a person engaged for compensation in the rental of equines or equine equipment or tack or in the
instruction of a person in the riding or driving of an equine or in being a passenger upon an equine.
e) “Inherent risk of equine activities” means a danger or condition that is an integral part of equine activities, including all of the
following:
1. The propensity of an equine to behave in a way that may result in injury or death to a person on or near it.
2. The unpredictability of an equine’s reaction to a sound, movement or unfamiliar object, person or animal.
3. A collision with an object or another animal.
4. The potential for a person participating in an equine activity to act in a negligent manner, to fail to control the equine or to
not act within his or her ability.
5. Natural hazards, including surface and subsurface conditions.
f) “Property” means real property and buildings, structures and improvements on the real property.
g) “Spectator” means a person who attends or watches an equine activity but does not participate in the equine activity or perform
any act or omission related to the equine activity that contributes to the injury or death of a participant in the equine activity.
(2) Except as provided in subs. (3) and (6), a person, including an equine activity sponsor or an equine professional, is immune from
civil liability for acts or omissions related to his or her participation in equine activities if a person participating in the equine
activity is injured or killed as the result of an inherent risk of equine activities.
(3) The immunity under sub. (2) does not apply if the person seeing immunity does any of the following:
(a) Provides equipment or tack that he or she knew or should have known was faulty and the faulty equipment or tack causes
the injury or death.
(b) Provides an equine to a person and fails to make a reasonable effort to determine the ability of the person to engage safely
in an equine activity or to safely manage the particular equine provided based on the person’s representations of his or her
ability.
(c) Fails to conspicuously post warning signs of a dangerous inconspicuous condition known to him or her on the property that
he or she owns, leases, rents or is otherwise in lawful control of or possession.
(d) Acts in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the person.
(e) Intentionally causes the injury or death.
(3m) A person whose only involvement in an equine activity is as a spectator shall not be considered to be participating in the
equine activity.
(4) Every equine professional shall post and maintain signs in a clearly visible location on or near stables, corrals, or arenas owned,
operated or controlled by the equine professional. The signs shall be white with black lettering, each letter a minimum of one
inch in height, and shall contain the following notice: “NOTICE: A person who is engaged for compensation in the rental of
equines or equine equipment or tack or in the instruction of a person in the riding or driving of an equine or in being a
passenger upon an equine is not liable of the injury or death of a person involved in equine activities resulting from the inherent
risks of equine activities, as defined in section 895.481(1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes.”
(5) If an equine professional uses a written contract for the rental of equines or equine equipment or tack or for the instruction of a
person in the riding, driving or being a passenger upon an equine, the contract shall contain the notice set forth in sub. (4) in
clearly readable bold print of not less than the same size as the print used in the remainder of the contract.
(6) This section does not limit the liability of a person under any applicable products liability laws.
(7) This section does not limit the immunity created under s. 895.52.
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Barron County 4-H & Youth Horse Project By-Laws
Revised September 2017
Article I. Name and Purpose
Section 1. The name of this organization shall be the Barron
County 4-H & Youth Horse Project.
Section 2. The purpose of this association shall be to promote
good horsemanship while helping its members learn new skills,
to encourage them to keep accurate and meaningful records, to
share what they learn through demonstrations and exhibits, to
study and practice leadership, to provide an interesting way for
youth and adults to work together, and to give the youth an
opportunity to expand their horizons as they prepare for
adulthood.
Section 3. The fiscal year will be from July 1 to June 30 in
compliance with the 4-H Federal Tax Exemption
Article II. Membership
Section 1. Membership shall consist of:
All current 4-H horse project leaders; key leaders. 4-H horse project members, and youth from any
boy or girl groups provided the organization is “fair eligible” per the requirements of the Barron County Fair Board.
Parents with children in the 4-H horse project will also be considered members provided they have completed the required youth protection process and are actively enrolled as a volunteer.
4-H Horse members must belong to a Barron County 4-H club or any another fair eligible youth organization in good standing.
(no changes; bulleted) Article III. Officers – Adult and Youth Ambassadors
Section 1. The Officers of the association shall be as follows:
President, Executive Secretary, Vice President, Secretary, and
Treasurer.
Section 2-The officers shall be elected for a two year term with
President and Treasurer being elected on odd years and Vice
President, Secretary and Executive Secretary being elected on
even years.
Section 3. Officers of the association shall be elected at the fall
annual meeting and shall take office immediately following this
meeting.
Section 4. The Youth Ambassadors and Junior Ambassadors
shall consist of members in good standings with the project and
elected by membership. Ambassadors misrepresenting or not
meeting expectations of the project will be subject to dismissal
Section 5. Executive Council: The Executive Council shall
consist of the officers of the association and key leaders, and the
elected Youth Ambassadors. The Executive Council shall have
responsibility for setting policies and programs.
Article IV. Committees
Section 1. Standing Committees
A. Finance/Fundraising – shall oversee expenditures
B. Horse show (includes the county fair and any shows
organized by the project)
C. Grievance
D. Sportsmanship
Specific duties to be assigned to the committees as warranted.
Section 2. Special Committees
A. Horse Handbook
B. County Horse Expo
C. Nominating
D. Parking Committee
E. Maintenance Committee
F. Any other committees deemed necessary by council
Specific duties to be assigned to the committees as warranted.
Article V. Meeting
Section 1. The association shall hold one annual meeting in the
fall. Additional meetings will be held to provide educational and
social fellowship.
1A. Voting at the Annual Fall Meeting will be allowed by all
attending members.
1B. Voting for all regular board meetings will be only those
on the executive council.
Section 2. Special meetings of the Executive Council may be
called by the President or by any five members of the Council.
Each Executive council member shall be notified in person, by
mail or by email of the time and place of each meeting.
A. Two-thirds of the members of the council shall constitute a
quorum.
Section 3. Roberts Rules of Order supplemented by the
Wisconsin bulletin, “How to Conduct a Meeting”, shall be a
guide line.
Article VI. Amendments
Section 1. The constitution may be amended at the annual
meeting by a two-thirds majority of the members present,
providing that notice was given at a previous annual meeting or
through notification by mail or email that a change in the
constitution was being considered.
Bylaws
Article I. Duties of Officers
Section 1. President – shall preside at all meetings of the
association, and shall act as chairman of the Executive Council.
Section 2. Executive Secretary – shall ensure the smooth
transition of a new president and help with fair entries, coggins
and other paperwork.
Section 3. Vice-President – shall preside in the absence of the
President. The Vice President shall also be responsible for
maintaining the training session calendar, tracking training
session attendance and manage guest clinician training sessions.
Section 4. Secretary – shall keep minutes of all meetings and
shall work with the extension office in getting out
correspondence and communication as necessary.
Section 5. Treasurer – shall collect and care for all money and
dues of the association and shall pay bills under the guidance of
the Finance Committee.
Article II. Election of Officers
Section 1. Method of nomination – Officers shall be nominated
by the nominating committee appointed by the president at the
annual meeting preceding the election.
Section 2. Additional nominations may also be made from the
floor of the meeting at which the officers are elected.
Section 3. Vacancies in the office may be filled at a regular
meeting of the Executive Council providing that information has
been sent to all Council members prior to the meeting.
Section 4. Election shall be by the majority of the members
