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Exhibit Introduction:

  1. Horse and Rider Skills: Members in their first year of riding must participate in this before they become a riding member of the Wranglers. No member may ride with the Horse and Pony Club until they have passed this skill assessment.
  2. Drug Testing: All 4-H animal exhibits must be free of drug, steroids, and chemical or foreign substance residue. The Dubois County 4-H Council and the Horse & Pony Committee reserves the right to test any animal exhibit for any foreign substance, included, but not limited to, drugs, steroids, or chemicals. The submission of any 4-H entry into the Dubois County Fair by an exhibitor expressly grants the Dubois County 4-H Council and/or the Horse & Pony Committee the right to conduct such tests. A positive test or refusing such tests will result in disqualification and forfeiture of all points and awards. Test samples collected from any 4-H horse, pony, mule, or donkey must be free of any foreign substance, including any steroids or any drug or chemical affecting the central nervous system (for example, stimulants, depressants, or pain killers). The owner will bear the cost for a positive test. Otherwise, 4-H Council will pay for the test.
  3. Stall Selection Process: Assigned by Horse and Pony Leaders based on number of animals, size of animals, and best traffic flow for the barn. Members will provide information to the leaders and leaders will make final stall assignments.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN INDIANA 

For more information on horse health requirements, call the Indiana State Board of Animal Health at (317) 544-2400 or visit BOAH’s website at www.in.gov/boah/species-information/equinehorses/

NOTE: Indiana state 4-H imposes vaccination requirements for horse show participants beyond the minimum requirements of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. Contact your local 4-H Purdue Extension educator for these additional requirements.

 

Contact Us

Lauren Fenneman, Youth Educator
lhaase@purdue.edu
Purdue Extension Dubois County
505 W 5th Street 
P.O. Box 588
Jasper, IN  47547
812-482-1782

 

Rules and Guidelines

  1. First and foremost, all exhibitors, parents, and spectators will conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen. They will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner to set a good example for other 4‑H exhibitors and other spectators at the show. Impolite behavior, poor sportsmanship, disruptive actions, may cause disqualification and/or cause for personal removal from the grounds.
  2. To show at the Dubois County 4‑H Fair, a 4‑H'er must:
  3. Complete and turn in an Indiana 4‑H Horse & Pony Ownership, Enrollment and Entry Form by May 15 via 4-H Online. (Unlimited number of animals may be enrolled)
  4. Use Google Chrome to access 4-H Online and any pictures uploaded need to be in jpeg format.
  5. Attend a combined total of four events from the Horse & Pony scheduled meetings, horsemanship camp, and/or county sponsored 4-H events of which at least three are with the animal that has been enrolled on the State Entry Form.

A limit of two horses per 4‑Her will be imposed at the Dubois County 4-H Fair. Also, only one entry per class will be accepted per 4-Her at the Dubois County 4-H Fair.

  1. Only 4‑H Horse and Pony members shall ride, drive, or lunge their enrolled animals at the fairgrounds during fair week or during mock shows. Exception: In the interest of safety, a 4-H Horse & Pony leader may allow an immediate family member to ride, drive or lunge a 4‑H'ers horse or pony. Only 4-Hers and/or parents will prepare a horse for the 4-H show.
  2. Attire ‑ All exhibitors shall wear appropriate attire as outlined in the Indiana 4-H Horse & Pony Handbook. Properly fitted ASTM standard F1163 (or above) certified helmet must be worn whenever mounted, or driving.
  3. Any 4-H Horse & Pony project deemed by the 4-Her, parent, or 4-H leader to be a "kicker" must be designated with a visible red ribbon in the tail. It is the 4-H member's responsibility to make sure each time the animal is brought to the fairgrounds it is designated by a prominent red ribbon in the tail.
  4. Any animal exhibited must be shown and owned by the contestant, or owned in partnership with the contestant's father, mother, brother, sister, grandparent, or legal guardian. Exception: Leased animals may be shown subject to approval of both the County 4‑H Horse and Pony Committee and the extension educator in charge in the county from which the entry is submitted. Leasing is considered the equivalent of ownership of a 4-H project animal. The 4-H'er should be regularly involved in the care of the horse regardless of where stabled and the 4-H'er should have exclusive show use of the animal during the 4-H lease period. Any animal, whether owned or leased by the exhibitor, must be on display at the fairgrounds DURING THE ENTIRE FAIR WEEK.
  5. Indiana state 4-H imposes vaccination requirements for horse show participants beyond the requirements of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health minimum requirements. A current year vaccination record must be on file for each horse enrolled in the 4-H program.
  6. Placing ‑ Six placings will be awarded in each class. First and second place will receive champion and reserve champion. Third – sixth place will get a ribbon.
  7. High Point Performance Rider - Award will be given to one junior member/horse combination and one senior member/horse combination in non-gaited and a one member in gaited. This award is based upon points accumulated in Division 244 and 245 using a six-point system. First Place – six points, Second Place – 5 points, Third place – 4 points, Fourth place – 3 points, Fifth place – 2 points and Sixth place – 1 point.
  8. High Point Contest Rider – Award will be given to a junior member (Division 241) and a senior member (Division 242). Based upon points accumulated using a six-point system. First Place – six points, Second Place – 5 points, Third place – 4 points, Fourth place – 3 points, Fifth place – 2 points and Sixth place – 1 point.
  9. High Point Miniature Showman – Award will be given to one junior member and one senior member. Based upon points accumulated in Division 243 using a six-point system. First Place – six points, Second Place – 5 points, Third place – 4 points, Fourth place – 3 points, Fifth place – 2 points and Sixth place – 1 point.
  10. High Point First Year Showman - Award will be given to a member based upon points accumulated in Division 248, using a six-point system. First Place – six points, Second Place – 5 points, Third place – 4 points, Fourth place – 3 points, Fifth place – 2 points and Sixth place – 1 point. No points in this division will transfer to any other high point award."
  11. Each member is required to show in at least one halter and/or showmanship class.
  12. 4-H Horse and Pony Executive Club Leaders‑ this group has the responsibility of bringing needs of species to the 4-H Council Livestock Committee, oversee check in at fair, oversee ID days, provide barn chaperones as needed, provide volunteers to run the show, and livestock barn set up.
  13. 4-H Council Livestock Committee – this group is the decision makers, review suggestions from species committees, review concerns and grievances from livestock individuals, set livestock dates, oversee, and enforce rules, and procedures of the livestock program. 4-H Council Livestock Committee also has the right to remove any animal during the week of the fair for the health of the animal or for the safety of any person(s).

Classes

For animals over 300 pounds the Pre 4-Her must be assisted by a parent, legal guardian, club leader, or club volunteer designated in writing by parent or legal guardian. (Assisted means with the child at all times.) *See rule 15 under general rules

  1. Must be enrolled in 4-H as a Pre 4-H member (4-H Online)
  2. Must have completed Kindergarten as of May of the current year and have a liability waiver release signed and in the Purdue Extension office.
  3. Must show an equine that is already enrolled in 4-H and will be in attendance at the fair. NO other equines will be allowed to come in for a Mini 4-H member to show that day.

Class 24101. Speed and Action

Class 24102. Pole Bending

Class 24103. Flag Race

Class 24104. Barrel Race

Class 24105. Keyhole Race

High points awards will be given. See Horse and Pony General Rules section, #10 for more details.

 

Class 24201. Speed and Action

Class 24202. Pole Bending

Class 24203. Flag Race

Class 24204. Barrel Race

Class 24205. Keyhole Race

High points awards will be given. See Horse and Pony General Rules section, #9 and #11 for more details.

Class 24301. Obstacle Course in Hand, Junior – 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24302. Obstacle Course in Hand, Senior – 8th grade and above on Jan. 1

Class 24303. Mini Halter, Junior – 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24304. Mini Halter, Senior – 8th grade and above on Jan. 1

Class 24305. Mini Trail, Junior – 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24306. Mini Trail, Senior – 8th grade and above on Jan. 1

Class 24307. Mini Jumping, Junior – 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24308. Mini Jumping, Senior – 8th grade and above on Jan. 1

Class 24309. Mini Showmanship, Junior – 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24310. Mini Showmanship, Senior – 8th grade and above on Jan. 1

High point awards will be given. See Horse and Pony General Rules section, #11 for more details

Class 24420. Trail – Junior – 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24421. Trail – Senior – 8th grade or above on Jan. 1

Class 24425. Ranch Pleasure – Junior – 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24426. Ranch Pleasure – Senior – 8th grade or above on Jan. 1

Class 24428. Western Horsemanship Junior ‑ 3rd-7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24429. Western Horsemanship Senior ‑ 8th grade or above on Jan. 1

Class 24430. Western Horsemanship Gaited Horse – All Grades

Class 24434. Western Pleasure – Junior – 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24435. Western Pleasure – Senior – 8th grade or above on Jan. 1

Class 24436. Horse Western Gaited – All Grades

Classes may be sub‑divided or combined in the event the number of entries warrant. Also, the committee reserves the right to change classes being offered as the situation dictates.

High point performance rider award will be given. See Horse and Pony General Rules section, #9 for more details

Class 24502. English Pleasure – 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24503. English Pleasure – 8th grade or above on Jan. 1

Class 24504. English Pleasure Gaited Horse – All Grades

Class 24506. English Equitation - 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24507. English Equitation 8th grade and above on Jan. 1

Class 24508. English Equitation Gaited Horse – All Grades

Class 24510. Hunter Hack – Junior – 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24511. Hunter Hack – Senior – 8th grade or above on Jan. 1

Classes may be sub‑divided or combined in the event the number of entries warrant. Also, the committee reserves the right to change classes being offered as the situation dictates.

High point performance rider award will be given. See Horse and Pony General Rules section, #9 for more details.

Class 24601. Halter-geldings – Junior – 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24602. Halter‑geldings – Senior – 8th grade or above on Jan. 1

Class 24603. Halter‑mares – Junior – 3rd – 7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24604. Halter‑mares – Senior – 8th grade or above on Jan. 1

Champion and Reserve Champion in all halter classes will compete for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Halter Horse.

Class 24703. Junior Showmanship ‑ 3rd-7th grade on Jan. 1

Class 24704. Senior Showmanship – 8th-12th grade on Jan. 1

Champion and Reserve Champion in Junior and Senior along with miniature horse showmanship will compete for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion.

Class 24801 - First Year Halter - big horses and miniatures

Class 24802 - First Year Showmanship - big horses and miniatures

Class 24803 - First Year In-Hand Jumping - big horses and miniatures

Class 24804 - First Year Obstacle - big horses and miniatures

Class 24805 - First Year Miniature Trail - miniatures only

Class 24806 - First Year Western Walk Trot - big horses only

***ANY FIRST-YEAR member (regardless of age or what size/type of horse) may enter these classes. If any of these classes are shown that showman is NOT ELIGIBLE to show or ride in any other division other than 241 or 242. High point first year showman award will be given. See Horse and Pony General Rules section #12 for more details.

Wrangler Club Awards Given

- Open to any age member. The award is based on attendance and participation in Wrangler, area, and state Horse & Pony activities.

Open to any age member. A 4-Her may receive the award only twice in his or her 4-H career. Award is based on attendance and participation in Wrangler, Area, and State Horse & Pony activities.

A clean stall award will be given to a first year Wrangler member and another Wrangler member who have been judged to have the cleanest stall during the fair. Points are awarded by the chaperons and leaders over the course of fair week.

Club members will choose nominees for this award. The award is based on helpfulness, sportsmanship, and overall attitude. Leaders will choose award recipient from among the nominees if there is a tie.

Stall decorations must be made by the 4-Her. Decorations must be safe and are limited to the front of the stall. Consideration will be given to 4-Hers who incorporate the current Dubois County Fair theme into the decorations.

Awarded to the novice (1st-3rd year member) who has shown most improvement and sportsmanship throughout the 4-H year.