2012 Wise County Youth Fair
April 2 - 7
HORSE SHOW
DEPARTMENT L

Superintendent:  Jori Dearing
Judge: Kayla Neill

The 2012 Wise County Youth Fair Horse Show will be held at  :        
                     
   NRS Training Arena
                        309 CR 4228
                        Decatur, TX
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RULES AND INFORMATION

1.  The General Rules of the Wise County Youth Fair, the 4-H State Horse Show Rules, and the following rules will govern
the Horse Show.
2.  Judging will be based on the horse only in halter classes.
3.  Any horse shown must be owned by the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s immediate family.  You cannot show a friend’s
horse.
4.  Exhibitors may enter all classes but will be allowed to enter only one horse per class.  A horse cannot be ridden by two
or more riders in any class.
5.  Exhibitors must check in with the Horse Show Secretary before 7:30 a.m. The secretary will assign each exhibitor an
exhibitor number card.  This card must be displayed on the exhibitor’s back during all classes.  
6.  All exhibitors must observe the 4-H Dress Code (hat, boots, long sleeve shirts).
7.  No stallions will be allowed to show.
8.  All exhibitors must use their age as of August 31.
      Age groups are:        Juniors—13 & under
                                    Seniors 14—19 years
9.  In case of a tie, the tie will be broken using state 4-H rules.
10.  High point and reserve high point for each age division awards will be given for Performance Horse. Only one
horse/one rider combination can be eligible for High Point.
11.  To be eligible for high point Performance, horse must be shown at halter. Classes 1-6 or Showmanship Classes 7-10.
12.  All exhibitors must bring their current negative Coggins with them to the horse show and present it at time of check-in.
13.  Any exhibitor or parent/coach mistreating or correcting an animal which is deemed excessive by the show
management will be asked to leave the show grounds immediately and forfeit any and all show fees and premiums.
14.  Due to 4-H Rules, Clover Kids and Pee Wee Kids will no longer be able to show at the Wise County Youth Fair. All
exhibitors must be at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade to compete.
15.  Validation papers must be mailed in by entry deadline. Papers are available online.

http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academics/equine/state-4h-show/index.htm

PERFORMANCE CLASSES—8:30 A.M. MONDAY

1.  Registered Mares (4 & under)
2.  Registered Mares (5 & over)
3.  Grade Mare (All ages) NO papers from any Breed Association
      Grand Champion Mares
4.  Registered Geldings (4 & under)
5.  Registered Geldings (5 & over)
6.  Grade Geldings (All ages) NO papers from any Breed Association
      Grand Champion Geldings
7.  Junior Showmanship
8.  Senior Showmanship
9.  Junior English Showmanship
10. Senior English Showmanship
11. Junior Hunter Under Saddle (Walk Trot Only)
12. Senior Hunter Under Saddle (Walk Trot Only)
13. Junior Hunter Under Saddle
14. Senior Hunter Under Saddle
15. Junior Hunt Seat Equitation
16. Senior Hunt Seat Equitation
17. Junior Hunter Hack—2’0” and 2’3”
18. Senior Hunter Hack—2’3” and 2’6”
19. Junior Trail
20. Senior Trail
21. Junior Western Pleasure (Walk Trot Only)
22. Senior Western Pleasure (Walk Trot Only)
23. Junior Western Pleasure
24. Senior Western Pleasure
25. Junior Horsemanship
26. Senior Horsemanship
27. Junior Western Riding (must do flying lead changes per
      4-H rules)
28.   Senior Western Riding (must do flying lead changes per
      4-H rules)
29. Junior Reining
30. Senior Reining

BREAKS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE SHOW

SPEED EVENTS ARE LISTED IN:
      DEPARTMENT V-HORSE SHOW