Committee: Robert Tichnell, Lauren Carpenter, Rozann Yorty, Heather Clark, Carol Rosage, Nicki Donahoe, Nora Williams, Candice Bennett, Erin Cromer, Leslie Foore, Donna Litzenberger, Judy Clapper, Janet Clites, Glenda Truax and Sandy Foor

BREEDS:
A-APPALOOSA
B- ARABIAN
C - HALF BLOOD ARABIAN
D - MINIATURE HORSES
E - PAINT HORSES
F - QUARTER HORSES
G - OTHER REGISTERED HORSES
H - OTHER REGISTERED PONIES
I - GRADE HORSES
J- GRADE PONIES

All Horse & Pony entries are due in the Extension Office by June 8, one week earlier than the Fair entry deadline. Please take them to the Extension Office NOT the Fair Office.
Special Rules:
Check - "Animal Rules - Horses"
1. Vehicles used by 4-H Horse & Pony members, used for sleeping but not parked in designated camping area, may be moved closer to the horse barns from 10:00 pm to 7:30 am in order to be closer to the horses; however, clear access lanes to and around each barn must be kept open at all times for emergency (fire, ambulance and utility) vehicles. In no case may extension cords from any campers and "sleepers" be plugged into the barn lights or plug outlets. Vehicles (cars and pickup trucks) belonging to Horse & Pony members, leaders and parents are to be parked in the Horse & Pony parking lot above the horse show ring whenever possible. There are to be no tents pitched, trailers or vehicles of any kind parked in front of the barn on the north track side unless you are unloading. The Horse & Pony Committee will have the responsibility of seeing that these rules are followed.
2. An office fee of $5 per horse or pony will be collected at the announcer's stand when you check in for each animal exhibited in the Jr. Horse & Pony Production & Performance Shows.
3. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to follow the show and be at the in-gate on time.
4. Production rules in 2010 State 4-H Horse Show rule book will apply with the exception of rule no. 8, Department 10, Rules, 4-H, FFA & Vo-Ag Jr. Livestock.
5. All foals entered in the Fair must have been born on or before May 1, 2012 to be eligible to show. Any animals not entered by the June 10 deadline are permitted on the grounds during Fair.
6. All miniatures horses must be 40 " or under in height. They may be registered or unregistered. Height certificate required.
7. Any 4-H member under the age of 12 years of age must have a Level 1 Horsemanship Skills form signed by (3) three examiners in order to show in the production classes. Any new 4-H or FFA member showing for the first time at the Fair must have a form signed by (3) three examiners that they have passed State Level 1 Horsemanship Sills or Bedford County Basic Horse Safety Skills in order to show in futurity or performance classes at the Fair.
8. 4-H members' registration papers, coggins, rabies vaccination verification signed by a vet, and measurement certificate (for pony clases on performance and production animals were due in the Extension Office by June 1, FFA members are to attach copies of their code of conduct, coggins, rabies vaccination verification signed by a vet, registration papers, height certificate (for pony classes) for their performance and production animals to their Fair entry form. If there are no papers with the entry form the entry will NOT be accepted. Code of conduct forms are available at the Extension Office.
9. THERE WILL BE NO TACK OR FEED STALLS IN THE HORSE BARNS AND THERE WILL BE NOTHING PLUGGED INTO LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE HORSE BARNS! No hoses are to be used to water horses and no extension cords are to be run from campers to the barns.
10. Any 4-H or FFA members winning a trophy in class 10 thru 17 in that age group is not eligible for that trophy again until they reach the next age category. However, anyone winning the trophy in either the Champion Grooming or Showmanship class is then eligible to show in the Master Grooming or Showmanship class also (this applies to previous years' winners also). If you have changed age categories this year you are eligible to enter the Champion Grooming or Showmanship (classes 10 thru 17) class and if you win the trophy, you are eligible to show in the Master Grooming or Showmanship class.
11. Class 9, 20 Year & Over Mare or Gelding, Horse or Pony. The animal must be 20 years old or over. It must have been shown in 4-H at least two years. They must have a current record book either performance or production. If shown production then you may bring them in on Wednesday and take them home on Wednesday. The animal must have a current coggins, rabies vaccination verification signed by a vet in accordance with the Animal Health Rules, Horses, in the premium tabloid. Participants in this class may still show in the 4 years and over class. Animals in this class will be judged on their conformation and how well they have aged. This class was designed to say thanks to the animals that have gives so much to us.
12. Class No. 20 is for 2-year-old horses/ponies only, walk/trot only, any tack. Classes 21 and 22 are for 3 and 4-year olds, walk, trot/jog, canter/lope.
13. Class 23, 24 & 25 are PERFORMANCE CLASS and members may show a total of two animals in this class.
14. Any 4-H, or FFA member in violation of any of the rules in this Fair Web or the Premium tabloid will automatically be disqualified from participating in the shows.
15. PLEASE ENTER HORSE'S NAME IN "ANIMALS NAME" COLUMN OF ENTRY FORM. IF HORSE'S NAME IS NOT IN THIS COLUMN, ENTRY WILL BE RETURNED.

Clubs will be scored on the following basis:
30 points - Clean and tidy walkway in front of stalls, display of ribbons, awards won.
50 points - Cleanliness of animals and bedding, including availability of fresh water at all times.
20 points - Posting of statistical information, to include:
----------- 1. 4-H member's name and club
----------- 2. Horse's name, age, sex and breed

Inspections will be made daily and will be unannounced.

Weekly prizes: First $20, Second $15, Third $10

Barns to be decorated by Monday 12 Noon. Judging to be done after 12 noon and winner announced at 6 PM.

Clubs will be scored as follows:
50 points - Overall Appearance - theme consistent throughout stalls and ends of barns, all stalls
decorated; displays neat and clean
25 points - Craftmanship - consider time/work involved; if skill is age appropriate for club members;
if decorations are self-made.
25 points - Originality - does each stall display the individual club members own creativity; is there an
.................overall display of imagination according to the theme.

Club winner receives ribbon and $25

Section A1P
Performance Classes
Friday - 9:00 a.m.

SPECIAL RULES:
(check Animal Health Rules - Horses)
1. SEE RULES 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14 & 15. SECTION A1B Junior Horse & Pony Production Show.
2. Classes are open to 4-H and FFA Horse and Pony members regularly enrolled in 4-H clubs or Junior FFA clubs in Bedford County.
3. 4-H rules and guidelines will be followed in judging the classes with the exception of rules no. 16, 17 & 18 pages 19 & 20 (PA 4-H Horse Show Rule Book, 2010)
4. Members may show two (2) animals in Novice Reining, Western Riding & Working Hunter Horse/Pony. However ONLY (2) two animals may be shown and they must be 4-H or FFA project animals.
5. Rule 8 of Dept. 10 general rules applies only in the breed classes, not performance classes.
6. If you enter classes 13 or 17 you cannot ride in Dollar Bareback or any equitation or pleasure class. You may, however, ride in the game classes, reining, western riding or trail. Members may ride in these classes only (2) two years.
7. Versatility Class - Only 1 helper allowed, 10 minute tack change in the ring between Hunter Hack and Western classes. In Hunter Hack (2 jumps) rider may choose height of jump with a minimum height of 18". Game class will have a 10 minute tack change outside the ring and then be called at random order. Classes are: Western Pleasure, Hunter Hack and Barrels.
8. Classes 23, 24, 25 and 26 will be cross rail classes with jumps being 18" high at the center. You may choose to trot or canter the jumps, however if you chose to canter you must stay in a canter or if you chose a trot you must stay in a trot.
9. In the Hunter Hack classes you may be asked to hand gallop at judge's discretion
10. Western high point (horse and pony): Stock Seat, Western Pleasure, Western Riding Trail, Driving. Hunt Seat high point (horse and pony): Hunter Under Saddle, Hunter Hack, Hunt Seat Equitation on the flat, Working Hunter over jumps, Trail, Driving. Saddle sea high point: Saddle Seat Pleasure, Saddle Seat Equitation, Trail, Driving. Mini High Point: Trail, Driving.
11 CLASS ORDER: English classes are first in even numbered years (2012, 2014), Western classes are first in odd numbered years (2013,2015). Running order of classes is available in the current year Roundup booklet. All Performance Classes will receive a trophy for first place.
12. Please fill out your Fair entry form according to class number and name in the Fair Premium Tabloid or on website.

Section A1P
Performance Classes
Saturday - 9:00 a.m.