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Department 10 - 4-H & Vocational - Junior Horse & Pony

Co-Superintendents: Erin Cromer (814-979-8602) and Lauren Carpenter (814-617-0577)
Production Show Committee: Glenda Truax, Hillary Clark, and Rozi Yorty
Performance Show Committee: Tina Ewing, Allie Whelan, Nicole Mearkle and Sarah Sewalk

Special Rules: Check animal rules (Equines: Sections 9 & 10).
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. Two-minute gate call.
4. Junior Horse Project & Junior Horse Championship rules in current State 4-H Horse Show rule book will apply with the exception of rule no. 7, Department 10, Rules, 4-H, FFA & Vo-Ag Jr. Livestock.
5. All miniature horses must be 40" or under in height. They may be registered or unregistered. Height certificate required.
6. 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 Skills or Bedford County Basic Horse Safety Skills in order to show in futurity or performance classes at the Fair.
7. 4-H members' registration papers, Coggins, rabies vaccination verification signed by a vet, and measurement certificate (for pony classes) on performance and production animals were due in the Extension Office by June 1. FFA members are to attach copies of their 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. Fair entries are due on June 21. Enter online on http://bedfordcountyfairpa.fairentry.com/ and refer to Premium Guide for more rules and directions.
8. THERE WILL BE NOTHING PLUGGED INTO LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE HORSE BARNS! There will be no tack or feed stalls in the horse barns unless assigned by committee. No hoses are to be used to water horses and no extension cords are to be run from campers to the barns.
9. Any 4-H or FFA members winning in class 8 through 10 and 12 through 14 in that age group is not eligible for that award again until they reach the next age category. However, anyone winning the award in either the 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 Grooming or Showmanship (classes 8 through 10 and 12 through 14) class and if you win the award, you are eligible to show in the Master Grooming or Showmanship class.
10. Class 7, 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 showing production, 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 (mare or gelding) and over production 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 given so much to us.
11. Class No. 16 is for 2-year-old horses/ponies only, walk/trot only, any tack. Classes 17 and 18 are for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds, walk, trot/jog, canter/lope.
12. Class 19, 20, 21 and 22 are PERFORMANCE CLASS and members may show a total of two animals in these classes.
13. Exhibitors in classes 36, 64, 65, 67 and 68 must show an animal that is housed on the grounds during the fair. No animals are permitted to be hauled in.
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 ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION IN FAIRENTRY. ENTRY WILL NOT SUBMIT IF THESE FIELDS ARE NOT FILLED OUT.
BREEDS
APPALOOSA
ARABIAN
HALF BLOOD ARABIAN
MINIATURE HORSES
PAINT HORSES
QUARTER HORSES
OTHER REGISTERED HORSES
OTHER REGISTERED PONIES
GRADE HORSES
GRADE PONIES

Department 10 - Section 01A - Production

Production Show - Wednesday - 9 a.m.
CLASS: $15, $10, $6, $5, $4, $3, $2, $1
01 Yearling Geldings
02 2 & 3 Yr. Old Geldings
03 Geldings - 4 Yrs. and Over
04 Yearling Fillies
05 2 & 3 Yr. Old Fillies
06 Mares - 4 Yrs.& Over
07 20 Years & Over, Mare or Gelding, Horse or Pony (Check Rule No. 10 for eligibility for this class)
CLASS: Rosettes
08 Junior Grooming (Jr. Champion, Reserve Jr. Champion)
09 Intermediate Grooming (Sr. Champion, Reserve Sr. Champion)
10 Senior Grooming (Sr. Champion, Reserve Sr. Champion)
11 Master Grooming 8 years & up (Grand Champion)

Each participant in the Showmanship classes (12, 13, 14, and 15) who signs up and qualifies according to the judge will receive $4, you may only qualify in one class.
CLASS: $4 - Rosettes
12 Junior Showmanship (Jr. Champion, Reserve Jr. Champion)
13 Intermediate Showmanship (Sr. Champion, Reserve Sr. Champion)
14 Senior Showmanship (Sr. Champion, Reserve Sr. Champion)
15 Master Showmanship 8 years & up
CLASS: Award & Ribbons
16 2-Year-Old Futurity (check rule no. 11)
17 Western Pleasure Futurity (check rule no. 11)
18 English Pleasure Futurity (check rule no. 11)
CLASS: $10 $8 $6 $4 $3 $2 $1 $1
19 Horse Trail
20 Pony Trail (14.2 & under)
21 Beginner Trail
22 Miniature Horse Obstacle Trail
23 Miniature Horse Jumping

Weekly prizes: $20, $15, $10

Good Housekeeping Award - Junior Horse & Pony Barns 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: 4-H member's name and club, Horse's name, age, sex and breed. Inspections will be made daily and will be unannounced.

Department 10 - Section 01B - Performance

Performance Show - Thursday - 3 p.m.

Check Animal Health Rules - Equines: Sections 9 & 10.
1. Show will start at 3 p.m. unless otherwise announced.
2. Same rules apply as listed on Friday.
3. Members may show two (2) animals in classes 24 through 35.
4. Game High Point: Horse, large pony and small pony, barrel racing, pole bending, keyhole, bowtie.
CLASS: $10 $8 $6 $4 $3 $2 $1 $1
24 Barrel Racing Horses
25 Barrel Racing Ponies (over 13.2 hands not over 14.2)
26 Barrel Racing Ponies (13.2 hands & under)
27 Pole Bending Horses
28 Pole Bending Ponies (over 13.2 hands not over 14.2)
29 Pole Bending Ponies (13.2 hands & under)
30 Keyhole Horses
31 Keyhole Ponies (over 13.2 hands not over 14.2)
32 Keyhole Ponies (13.2 hands & under)
33 Bowtie Horses
34 Bowtie Ponies (over 13.2 hands not over 14.2)
35 Bowtie Ponies (13.2 hands & under)
36 Alumni Barrels (no premiums or ribbons)

Department 10 - Section 01C - Performance

Performance Show - Friday - 9 a.m.

Check Animal Health Rules - Equines: Sections 9 & 10.
1. 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.
2. 4-H rules and guidelines will be followed in judging the classes with the exception of rules 5 & 10 on page 21 under Production Show in the tabloid.
3. Members may show two (2) animals in Working Hunter Horse/Pony. However, ONLY (2) two animals may be shown, and they must be 4-H or FFA project animals.
4. Rule 8 of Dept. 10 general rules apply only in the breed classes, not performance classes.
5. If you enter classes 48, 50 or 52 you cannot ride in Dollar Bareback or any equitation or pleasure class. You may, however, ride in the game classes. Members may ride in these classes (48, 50 & 52) only (2) two years.
6. 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.
7. Classes 60 through 63 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.
8. In the Hunter Hack classes you may be asked to hand gallop at judge's discretion.
9. Western high point (horse and pony): Western Pleasure or Ranch Horse Pleasure, Trail, Ranch Riding and Driving. Hunt Seat high point (horse and pony): Hunter Under Saddle, Hunter Hack, Working Hunter over jumps, Trail, Driving. Saddle Seat high point: Saddle Seat Pleasure, Trail, Driving. Mini high point: Trail, Driving and Jumping. Beginner high point: Beginner Trail, Walk/Trot Pleasure, Driving.
10. Members must choose between class 42, 43, 44 or 45. You can only enter one of these.
11. All equitation/horsemanship classes will receive ribbons. They will not receive premium money.
12. CLASS ORDER: English classes are first in even numbered years (2022, 2024), Western classes are first in odd numbered years (2025, 2027). Running order of classes is available in the current year Roundup booklet.
13. Please fill out your Fair entry form according to department, section and class number and name in the online FairEntry system.
CLASS: $10 $8 $6 $4 $3 $2 $1 $1
37 Miniature Horse & Pony Driving (14.2 hands & under), Senior Driver
38 Miniature Horse & Pony Driving, (14.2 hands & under), Junior Driver
39 Pleasure & Draft Horse Driving ( over 14.2 hands)
40 Western Horsemanship, Senior
41 Western Horsemanship, Junior
42 Western Pleasure Horse, Senior & Junior
43 Ranch Pleasure, Horse or Pony
44 Western Pleasure Pony (over 13.2 hands not over 14.2)
45 Western Pleasure Pony (13.2 hands & under)
46 Ranch Riding (8-13) (Check PA 4-H Rule Book for rules.)
47 Ranch Riding (14-18) (Check PA Rule Book for rules.)
48 Walk/Trot Pleasure (see Rule 5)
49 Pleasure Pairs
50 Walk/Trot Equitation (see Rule 5)
CLASS: $15 $11 $9 $6 $4 $3 $2 $1 $1
51 Versatility (Hunter Hack - 2 jumps, Western Pleasure & Barrels)
CLASS: $10 $8 $6 $4 $3 $2 $1
52 Dressage (walk, trot/jog)
53 Dressage (walk, trot/jog, canter/lope)
54 Saddle Seat Pleasure
55 Saddle Seat Equitation
56 Hunter Under Saddle Horses
57 Hunter Under Saddle Ponies (14.2 & under)
58 Hunt Seat Equitation on the flat, Senior
59 Hunt Seat Equitation on the flat, Junior
60 Hunter Hack Horses
61 Hunter Hack Ponies (14.2 hands & under)
62 Working Hunter Horses over jumps
63 Working Hunter Ponies over jumps (14.2 hands & under)

Department 10 - Section 01D - Performance

Performance Show - Saturday - 9 a.m.

(Check Animal Health Rules - Equines: Sections 9 & 10)
1. Same rules apply as stated in rules listed on Friday.
2. Members may show two (2) animals in classes 71 through 79.
3. There will be no premiums or ribbons in Saturday classes.
64 Peewee Halter
65 Alumni Halter
66 Dollar Bareback
67 Peewee Lead line
68 Alumni Pleasure (walk/trot/jog only)
69 Simon Says
70 Egg-n-Spoon
71 50 -Yard Dash Horses

72 50 - Yard Dash Ponies (over 13.2 hands not over 14.2)
73 50 - Yard Dash Ponies (13.2 hands & under)
74 Straight Barrel Horses
75 Straight Barrel Ponies (over 13.2 hands not over 14.2)
76 Straight Barrel Ponies (13.2 hands & under)
77 Thread the Needle Horses
78 Thread the Needle Ponies (over 13.2 hands not over 14.2)
79 Thread the Needle Ponies (13.2 hands & under)

Thank You to our Sponsors

Miniature Horse Jumping - Jesse Bywater
Master Grooming (chair) - Bedford County Horse Leaders
Master Showman (blanket) - Bedford County Horse Leaders
High Point Miniature Horse - Jesse Bywater
High Point Western Pony - Veterinary Medical Center
High Point English Pony - In Memory of Twizzlers
High Point Large Game Pony - Hillary Clark
High Point Western Horse - Lisa Ritchey - D&T Transport
High Point English Horse - Fritz Family Farm in Honor of Moon Light Play Bunny
High Point Saddle Seat - Blazin' Trails
High Point Little Game Pony - Sherwood Family
High Point Game Horse - In Memory of Turbo
Walk/Trot Equitation - Wolf Camp Cattle - Sewalk Family
20 Years & Over, Mare or Gelding, Horse or Pony - Brandy Thornton in Memory of Midnight Sassy B
Dollar Bareback - Snyder Welding
Versatility - Lauren Carpenter in Memory of Asheton
Dressage W/T/C - Judy Clapper
Dressage W/T - Mystic Meadows
High Point Beginner - Wolf Camp Cattle - Sewalk Family
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