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touch the horse with hands for cues . Horse will be required to walk and trot beside the handler as part of the course .

751 300 31 (_) TRAIL * This class will consist of a series of obstacles chosen from the 4-H contest guide . The pattern will be selected by at least 3 leaders , keeping in mind safety at all times . Time to complete trail course is 4 minutes or less . Trail must take place in an enclosed area . * If an exhibitor is asked to handle a horse foot , it must be done safely and properly . The horse may not be tied to a structure while the member is picking up or handling feet . * Obstacles to be attempted by Intermediate and Senior members may be more advanced than for Novice and Junior members . * Each contestant will be allowed a total of 2 refusals or unnecessary delays on each obstacle . Failure to complete the obstacle will not disqualify an exhibitor , but will be scored accordingly . Riders ’ times may be used to break a tie in points .

DRESSAGE Exhibitors may ride 1 different tests . Any horse / rider combination that receives a score of 62 or above , must move up one test on the show premium list the following year . 751 700 50 ( ) Training Level , Test 1 751 700 51 ( ) Training Level , Test 2 751 700 52 ( ) Training Level , Test 3

751 700 54 ( ) First Level , Test 1 751 700 55 ( ) First Level , Test 2 751 700 56 ( ) First Level , Test 3

HUNT SEAT EQUITATION OVER FENCES 751 800 00 (_) HUNT SEAT QUALIFIER Non Premium Class ( County Only ) ( Horse / Rider : Judge will determine to advance to the Hunter Hack Class ).

This Class will consist of four to six fences , not to exceed 2 ’ 3 ”. One consistent gait preferred at the trot or at the canter . The pattern will be posted . All tack and equipment rules apply here as they do in the Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences Class .

751 700 04 (_) HUNTER HACK Non Premium Class ( County Only ) ( Horse / Rider : Pre-qualification required , Judge will determine to advance to Hunt seat Esquitation class .)

Horses to be exhibited in appropriate tack and exhibitors in required appropriate attire . Refer to “ Hunt Seat Equitation ”. Horses to be shown at a walk , trot and canter both ways of the arena . Horses are required to jump two fences 2 ’ 6 ” or less and gallop one way of the arena . Stop and back . Stand on loose rein . Wait to be excused and return to line . Horses are judged on suitability as a hunter , way of going , conformation and soundness .

All age levels will compete together . Riders will recieve a Blue , Red or White ribbon .

751 600 16 (_) HUNT SEAT EQUITATION OVER FENCES ( Must receive a pre-qualification from judge in Hunter Hack at this show ) A horse should be at least 5 years old before going over jumps . An English jumping type saddle is required . Stirrup bars must be open . A snaffle bit is preferred , but a pelham is permitted . Twisted wire snaf-fles are not allowed . Use of spurs , breastplate or breast collar , and an English bat or crop up to 24 inches long is optional .

Martingales are not permitted . Dropped-noseband cavessons may be used and must be below the bit and properly adjusted . Bell boots , splints , and bandages are allowed .

All age levels will compete together for one Grand Champion and one Reserve Grand Champion

DRIVING 751 400 41 (_) Reinsmanship 751 400 43 (_) Pleasure Driving

GAMING 751 800 01 (_) Figure 8 751 800 02 (_) Barrels 751 800 03 (_) Key Race 751 800 04 (_) Pole Bending 751 800 05 (_) NSCA Flag Race 751 800 06 (_) Two-Barrel Flag Race

4-H / FFA JUDGING CONTESTS

SMALL ANIMAL JUDGING

Must do oral reasons , if offered , or you will be disqualified Contestants will all enter as individuals and must be prepared to judge classes on eggs , its sizes and grades ; breeds of poultry , breeds of rabbits , fur animals , feed rations , body parts , carcass grades & parts , medications , feather quality , standard equipment , tanned pelts and showmanship . Be prepared to give written and / or oral reasons on one class . Anyone enrolled in 4-H / FFA may enter the County Small Animal Judging Contest . Club consists of 4 people . 761 700 001 Junior 761 700 002 Intermediate 761 700 003 Senior Premiums 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th $ 6 $ 5 $ 4 $ 3 $ 2 $ 1

Contestants enter as individuals and may be asked to place classes of 4 animals each of hogs , sheep , beef , forage and / or