the junior exhibitors ’ parents, stepparents, sibling, half-sibling, step-sibling, grandparents, step grand parents, sibling s’ spouse, half siblings spouse, step siblings spouse, or legal guardian, or owned by the institution in which the junior exhibitor is enrolled as a ward. h. No post entries. i. Entry forms must include the following for registered animals: Owner ’ s name, breed, animal name, sex, and year of birth. Sire and dam registration numbers may be required per breed club rules. j. Substitutions permitted only in case of illness or injury of animal with a vet certificate, and substitute animal must be membe r’s eligible project animal.
DEFINITIONS : a. HAND: Unit of measure, four inches. b. HORSE: Height 14.2 hands or over or as specified by breed association. c. PONY: Less than 14.2 hands.
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RESTRICTIONS : a. No stallions, with the exception of foal halter classes are permitted.
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b. Suitability of rider to mount, or driver to horse shall be up to the discretion of the judge; judge has the right to dismiss participants on safety or failure to follow the rules; judge ’ s decision is final. c. Show attire is required. See Junior Department rules. Exhibitors must also follow USEF rules, which require long sleeves, boots. 4-H members must wear 4-H uniforms with the following exceptions: Breeches or Jodhpurs, light grey, beige or white, are acceptable in all English classes; appropriate boots must be worn. Girls may wear either 4-H scarf or tie. FFA members must wear white long sleeves, white
pants, FFA tie or scarf, FFA jacket, appropriate boots, with the following exceptions: Breeches or Jodhpurs, light grey, beige or white, are acceptable in all English classes.
d. ASTM/SEI approved helmets with harness in place must be worn in ALL classes EXCEPT Halter and Showmanship and at any time when mounted or driving. NO RIDING/DRIVING ON PAVED SURFACES. e. Management reserves the right to combine or cancel classes with less than 3 entries. 4-H and FFA classes may run concurrently. f. Exhibitors must declare any medication when they pick up their numbers. See State Horse Show Health Rules, USEF Drugs and Medications Rules. g. Horses entered in Walk/Jog or Walk/Trot classes MAY NOT enter any three-gaited classes including the jumping classes and gymkhana classes unless horse only jogs the course. Rider/horse combination will be eligible to compete in the walk/jog classes for three years only. h. Ponies entered in pony classes MAY NOT cross enter in horse classes. i. TACK & EQUIPMENT: No mechanical hackamores or mechanical bits will be allowed EXCEPT in Gymkhana. Standing/Running Martingales are acceptable in Equitation Over Fences and Hunter Over Fences. Western horses five years of age and younger may be shown in a standard snaffle (smooth O-ring, D-ring, or Eggbutt) or bosal; two hands will be permitted on reins. Protective boots allowed in Reining and Gymkhana; front legs: shin, bell boots, and/or protective bandages allowed, rear legs: standard sliding or rundown boots allowed. j. Additional rules/guidelines/clarifications or other information may be posted on site. IT IS THE PARTICIPANT ’S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE AWARE OF ANY POSTED INFORMATION. k. Hunter Under Saddle (English Pleasure): Horses will NOT be asked to hand gallop. Hunter Hack: Judge MAY ask horses to Hand Gallop one-way of the arena. l. ONLY EXHIBITORS may handle, care for, groom or exercise their horses. Exception: Designated youth handlers may be available to assist. Please refer to Junior Livestock Rules. m. High point awards will be based on Horse and rider combination classes. The mare and gelding classes do not count towards high point awards. n. In the case of a tie, Showmanship placing will be used to determine highpoint
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