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46th Annual
LSU AgCenter
4-H and FFA
State Horse Show
July 7-11, 2015
Burton Complex
Lake Charles, Louisiana
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William B. Richardson
LSU Vice President for Agriculture
Dean, College of Agriculture
Chalkley Family Endowed Chair
Welcome
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 46th
Annual LSU AgCenter 4-H and FFA State Horse
Show.
The horse industry is an important part of Louisiana’s diversified agriculture, with the latest
figures from the LSU AgCenter Ag Summary showing that the total impact of the industry to the
state’s economy was about $2.45 billion in 2014.
What horses mean to the state goes well beyond dollars spent, however. Companion animals are a
source of enjoyment for all ages.
Youth activities, such as the 4-H and FFA horse projects, help develop the next generation of
responsible horse enthusiasts. These activities help develop character and leadership skills in young
people, which is crucial to the future of our state.
You will see this development demonstrated as you watch and interact with the young people
who participate in this event.
Many of the participants were winners in qualifying district competition, which allowed them to
come to our state event in West Monroe. All of the participants represent Louisiana’s finest 4-H and
FFA members.
These young leaders are excellent examples of what dedication and hard work can achieve. They
make us all proud and deserve our strong support. We also express our appreciation to the parents,
grandparents, teachers, volunteers and LSU AgCenter faculty members who provided help and
guidance. Without their dedication, our youth educational programs could not be successful.
With more than 113,000 horses owned by almost 41,000 Louisianans, the impact of the horse
industry is tremendous in Louisiana. Thank you for your support of our outstanding horse-related
educational programs.
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Dwayne Nunez
Livestock and Horse Show Manager
LSU AgCenter
Greetings
Welcome to the 46th
annual LSU AgCenter 4-H and FFA State Horse Show and Contest. It is a
privilege to offer this activity as part of the educational project work undertaken by 4-H and FFA
Horse exhibitors. Our goal is to provide a wholesome environment where 4-H and FFA members can
showcase and enhance the skills learned through their hard work.
The purpose of the 4-H horse program is to provide young people opportunities to participate in a
series of activities designed to improve citizenship, sportsmanship, horsemanship, character,
competitive spirit, discipline, and responsibility.
We strive to provide those opportunities by conducting a wide variety of activities and
experiences that promote physical, mental, and social development of young people. The public
speaking, demonstration, judging contest, quiz bowl, and horse premier exhibitor contest that are part
of the State Horse Show and Contest provide an opportunity for youth to develop skills in
communication , analytical thinking, character building, and equine sciences. We believe
participation in these contest improves poise, confidence, and leadership skills with the ultimate goal
of producing well rounded, productive citizens.
The district and state horse shows are the culminating events for the 4-H horse program, but the
horse shows are not the major objective of the program. They are simply a venue to showcase and
sharpen the skills learned through participation in educational clinics, workshops, seminars, and other
project work. These skills are obtained as a result of hours of hard work feeding, grooming, and
training their horses.
The hard work and dedication to excellence shown by 4-H and FFA exhibitors is the real focus of
the 4-H Horse Program. The measure of success in our program is not necessarily the color of ribbon
obtained at our shows, yet the amount of knowledge and ability gained from participation. No single
show can measure the increased knowledge or ability of an exhibitor. Those exhibitors that take full
advantage of the educational opportunities and experiences available through the 4-H horse program
are the true champions in the end, regardless of the color of ribbon obtained.
On behalf of all the agents, specialist, and volunteers who produce our horse activities, I would
like to extend our sincere thanks to each exhibitor and their families. Each of you can take great pride
in being part in one of the most beneficial and wholesome educational efforts available to young
people.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Schedule of Events ......................................................................................................................... 5
General Rules ................................................................................................................................. 9
Liability of Exhibitors .................................................................................................................. 9
Exhibitors’ Privileges and Responsibilities ............................................................................... 10
Exhibitor Eligibility ..................................................................................................................... 11
Requirements for Exhibitors ...................................................................................................... 12
Grade Horse Certificates ............................................................................................................ 13
Hardships ..................................................................................................................................... 14
District Qualifying Procedures .................................................................................................. 16
Special Awards - High Point Awards ........................................................................................ 18
Protests and Appeals ................................................................................................................... 19
Show Management Procedures .................................................................................................. 19
Horse Contests ............................................................................................................................. 21
Premier Exhibitor ....................................................................................................................... 21
Contest Rules .......................................................................................................................... 22-23
Quiz Bowl ................................................................................................................................ 23-24
Halter ............................................................................................................................................ 25
WESTERN DIVISION .......................................................................................................... 25-31
Western Showmanship ............................................................................................................... 27
Western Pleasure ......................................................................................................................... 28
Western Horsemanship ............................................................................................................... 29
Reining ..................................................................................................................................... 30-31
Pattern No. 1 .................................................................................................................... 32
Pattern No. 2 .................................................................................................................... 33
Pattern No. 3 .................................................................................................................... 34
Pattern No. 4 .................................................................................................................... 35
Pattern No. 5 .................................................................................................................... 36
Western Riding ....................................................................................................................... 37-38
Pattern No. 1 .................................................................................................................... 39
Pattern No. 2 .................................................................................................................... 40
Pattern No. 3 .................................................................................................................... 41
Pattern No. 4 ................................................................................................................... 42
Open Trail (Western) .............................................................................................................. 43-45
HUNTER DIVISION ............................................................................................................. 46-47
Hunter Showmanship ............................................................................................................ 47-48
Hunter Under Saddle .................................................................................................................. 48
Hunt Seat Equitation .................................................................................................................. 49
Working Hunter ..................................................................................................................... 50-51
Equitation over Fences ................................................................................................................ 51
Dressage ................................................................................................................................... 51-53
Open Trail (Hunter) ............................................................................................................... 53-55
SPEED DIVISION ...................................................................................................................... 56
Pole Bending ................................................................................................................................ 57
Barrel Racing .......................................................................................................................... 58-59
Stake Race ............................................................................................................................... 59-60
Breakaway Roping ...................................................................................................................... 61
Tie-Down Roping ......................................................................................................................... 62
RANCH DIVISION ................................................................................................................ 63-65
Stock Horse Pleasure ............................................................................................................. 65-67
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Ranch Roping..........................................................................................................................68-69
Ranch Trail………………………………………………………………………………… 69-73
Ranch Sorting ......................................................................................................................... 73-74
Ground Work ......................................................................................................................... 74-75
Working Cow Horse ............................................................................................................... 75-77
SPECIAL NEEDS DIVISION ............................................................................................... 78-79
Class Listing and Premiums .................................................................................................. 80-85
APPENDICES
1. Advisory Committee ................................................................................................... 86
2. Parish Assignments for District Shows ....................................................................... 87
3. Purpose & Interpretation of Possession Rules ............................................................ 88
4. Southern Regional Rules ............................................................................................. 89
5. Veterinarians and Health Regulations ......................................................................... 90
6. Motor Home and Camper Parking, Horse Stalls .................................................... 91-92
7. Lodging-Hotel Reservations ....................................................................................... 93
8. Map to Facilities .......................................................................................................... 94
9. Burton Complex Layout ……………………………………………………………. 95
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2015 State Horse Show Schedule Monday, July 6 , 2015
8:00am to 10:00pm check in for stall assignments and camper space
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
7:00am to 6:00pm check in for stall assignments and camper space
8:00 a.m. Check in begins. Exhibitors must check in and pay fees at least 1 hour
before their class begins.
10:30 a.m. ARENA B
Breakaway Roping, 14 and over
Breakaway Roping, 13 and under
Tie down Roping, 14 and over
Tie down Roping, 13 and under
Pole Bending, 13 and under
Pole Bending, 14 and over
Barrel Racing, 13 and under
Barrel Racing, 14 and over
Stake Race, 14 and over
Stake Race, 13 and under
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
7:00am to 6:00pm check in for stall assignments and camper space
8:30 a.m. ARENA B
Ranch Roping, 13 and under
Ranch Roping, 14 and over
Ranch Sorting, All ages
Working Cow Horse, All Ages
MAIN ARENA
8:30 to 10:00am Ground Work Class (13 & under and 14 & over)
(Exhibitors in ground work can show anytime between 8:30 and 10:00am)
11:00am to 2:00pm Stock Horse Pleasure (13 & under and 14 & over)
(Exhibitors may show anytime between 11:00am and 2:00pm)
Ranch Trail (13 & under and 14 & over)
(Exhibitors may show anytime between 11:00am and 2:00pm)
2:00pm Special Needs Horse Classes (Showmanship followed by Trail)
Premier Exhibitor contest will begin at 1pm or 1 hour after show ends.
(Meet in the Show Office)
3:30 p.m. Quiz Bowl registration in the Show Office
4:00pm Quiz Bowl begins Jr. Division followed by Sr. Division
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Thursday, July 9, 2015
8:00am to 10:00pm check in for stall assignments and camper space
Each parish will be allowed two contestants or teams in each division of the contests at the State Horse
Show. Contestants may enter one communication contest. (Public Speaking or Demonstrations) and enter any
or all of the following (Premier Exhibitor, Quiz Bowl, and Horse Judging).
8:00 a.m. Registration for Public Speaking, Judging and Team Demonstrations - Chalkley Room
8:30 a.m. Public Speaking, Individual and Team Demonstration Contests
10:00 a.m. Registration for judging contest –Show Office Lobby
10:30 a.m. Judging Contest - Main Arena
6:30 p.m. Awards Banquet – Chalkley Room
Friday, July 10, 2015
8:00 a.m. Show Begins
MAIN ARENA ARENA B
Western Showmanship, 13 and under Dressage, 13 and under (Training Level)
Western Showmanship, 14 and over Dressage, 14 and over (Training Level)
Western Pleasure, 13 and under
Western Pleasure, 14 and over Open Trail (13 & under and 14 & over)
Western Horsemanship, 13 and under (exhibitors will have four hours to complete course)
Western Horsemanship, 14 and over
Western Riding, 13 and under
Western Riding, 14 and over
Reining, 13 and under
Reining, 14 and over
Saturday, July 11. 2015
8:00 a.m.
MAIN ARENA ARENA B
English Showmanship, 13 and under (Following English Showmanship)
English Showmanship, 14 and over Working Hunter, All Ages
Followed by Halter Classes Equitation over Fences All Ages
Miniature Horse Halter
Arabian Horse Halter Paint Horse Halter
Quarter Horse Halter
Appaloosa Horse Halter
AOB (Grade and Others) Halter
(After Working Hunter and Equitation over Fences)
Hunter Under Saddle, 13 and under
Hunter Under Saddle, 14 and over
Hunt Seat Equitation, 13 and under
Hunt Seat Equitation, 14 and over
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2015 District Horse Shows
District Show Manager Location
Acadiana Stan Dutile July 4-5
SugArena
New Iberia, LA
Southwest
James Meaux
June 30
Burton Complex
Lake Charles, LA
Southeast
Bobby Bingham
June 29-30
Florida Parishes Arena
Amite, LA
Northwest
Molly Usrey
June 12
C-Bar Arena
Keatchie, LA
Northeast
Jim McCann
June 30- July 1
The Ike
West Monroe, LA
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2014 Horse Leader of the Year
Anthony Sagrera
Vermilion Parish
Our 2014 Horse Leader award goes to a person who has served as a leader for 7 years and in
the last 3 years has reached 165 youth with the clinics and workshops that he has
conducted! Anthony Sagrera, a Vermilion volunteer, has reached both 4-H members and parents in
group and individual settings. He has assisted in organizing Parish Premier Exhibitor contests,
serves on the planning committee of the Acadiana Horse Camp and has conducted a session on riding
balance for the past 10 years. Hilton Waits, 4-H agent, states "Through his assistance and leadership
our program has grown and is offering improved learning opportunities for youth participating in the
horse project. He has a strong vision of equine education and a passion for helping youth succeed.
Although Anthony has focused most of his efforts helping Vermilion 4-H he has also shared his time
and talents with neighboring parishes.” Actions like those show his true dedication to the 4-H Horse
program and all youth who make the commitment to participate. No matter what the need or the
obstacles that may be in the way Anthony is always ready to serve and “make the best better”.
A 2007 graduate of the AgCenter’s Master horseman program, Anthony has seen firsthand the
benefits of hands-on learning. His teaching methods embrace that philosophy as he provides youth
with activities and learning opportunities in his ground work and riding obstacle lessons. Anthony
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feels this is the best approach to enable youth to process and apply new information into their
everyday horse experiences.
GENERAL RULES
These rules will apply to all departments of the LSU AgCenter Show, and exhibitors and
concessionaires are required to familiarize themselves with all rules.
RULE 1: DATES AND LOCATION The LSU AgCenter 4-H and FFA State Horse Show will be held at the Burton Complex in Lake
Charles, La., July 7-11, 2015, unless postponed or extended by the management.
RULE 2: INTERPRETATIONS, AMENDMENTS AND VIOLATIONS A. The LSU AgCenter Livestock Show reserves to the Livestock Show Management Council the
final and absolute rights to interpret, amend or add to the rules and regulations.
B. In the event of conflict of general rules and special rules, the latter will govern.
C. The judge and/or livestock show manager have final authority and responsibility for
interpretation and enforcement of rules during judging of the show; they can stop or disqualify
any exhibitor who is compromising the safety of the exhibitor or others.
D. Any person who violates any of the following General or Special Rules will forfeit all
privileges, premiums, entry fees and will be subject to any other penalties that the Livestock
Show Management Council may order.
RULE 3: JUDGING SYSTEM, PREMIUMS AND AWARDS A. The judges will award premiums only in classes listed in the schedule of premiums. The
decision of the judges is final and irrevocable. No appeal will be considered. B. Judging will begin at the time specified in the schedule of events.
C. The judges will be appointed by the livestock show management.
D. In paying premiums, no evidence of award will be recognized except from the official judging
sheets signed by the judges and superintendents. Only the judges actual score sheets are official.
All flashed or announced scores are tentative and unofficial.
E. Judges shall place all classes according to the schedule of premiums in the catalog. If any animal
is disqualified, the animal(s) awarded the next lower prize(s) shall be moved to the next higher
position if, in the opinion of the judge, the animals are worthy of such prize(s), and if the manager
of the show so rules.
RULE 4: LIABILITY OF EXHIBITORS A. All animals, equipment and property entered for competition, display or other purposes or being
anywhere on the exhibit grounds shall be subject to the control of the manager of the LSU
AgCenter State Horse Show and the Burton Complex.
B. In no case shall the LSU AgCenter State Horse Show, or manager or any other official or
employee, be held responsible for any loss, damage or death, by disease or otherwise, to any
person, property or exhibit while en route to, from or on exhibit grounds.
WARNING: Under Louisiana Law, a farm animal activity sponsor or farm animal professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in farm animal activities resulting from the inherent risk of farm animal activities. Pursuant to R.S. 9:2795-1.
C. If the owners, or others interested in the animals, equipment or property, desire protection against
loss, damage or injury from fire or any other cause, they must make their own arrangements for
carrying insurance and paying premiums for that purpose.
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D. The Burton Complex holds all rights to the sale of shavings. All shavings must be purchased
from Burton. No hay or straw may be used for bedding. Hours of operation will
be posted on the barn office door. Exhibitors may bring their own feed. NO OUTSIDE
VENDORS WILL BE PERMITTED TO MAKE DELIVERIES ON THE GROUNDS.
RULE 5: EXHIBITORS’ PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Burton Complex reserves the right to all concessions. No outside food or drinks may be
brought into the arenas, lobby or stands.
B. The horse show management reserves the right to reassign any space, stall or pen not occupied by
exhibitor on or before the deadline for animals to be on the show grounds, and no exhibitor will be
allowed to sublet or sell any space. Upon payment of stalls and entry fees, the Stall Office will
assign stalls. If an exhibitor wishes a personal tack stall, then he or she will be assigned one
after paying stall fee. Nothing shall be sold or given away or otherwise disposed of by exhibitor
which will in anyway conflict with any privilege granted or sold by Burton Complex.
C. Parking will be allowed in designated areas only. Any vehicle parked in an unauthorized area will
be towed at the owner’s expense. All trailers will be parked in the designated area only. All
vehicles and trailers must be 25 feet from the barn at all times. D. No bikes, scooters, golf carts or other motorized vehicles are permitted in the arenas, lobbies or
barn areas. Any motorized vehicle must be operated by a licensed driver.
E. Exhibitors are required to keep their animals and exhibit area clean at all times. Manure and
shavings are to be placed in trash barrels marked for such material. Other refuse must be
disposed of in containers marked for trash.
F. Bedding must be purchased from Burton. No hay or straw will be used for bedding. Exhibitors
are required to furnish feed for their animals during the show.
G. No one will be allowed in the judging arena other than the judge, contestants and
assistants except in an emergency.
H. Gambling, profanity, and the possession of alcoholic beverages, including beer, on the horse show
premises are prohibited. Disrespect, disruptive or abusive behavior toward show officials,
exhibitors or spectators is prohibited.
I. If it be ascertained that any exhibitor, parent, guardian and/or trainer has in any public manner
taken exception to the judgment of the judge, superintendent or any other official of the LSU
AgCenter Horse Show, the horse show management may expel the exhibitor from competition for
premiums or exhibiting at the LSU AgCenter Horse Show until he has apologized and has been
reinstated as an exhibitor.
J. If it be ascertained that an exhibitor has knowingly caused to be made or made any false
statements in regard to any animal or if any exhibitor attempts to interfere with the judges in the
performance of their duties, the exhibitor shall be excluded from competition.
K. The management shall exclude animals from competition if there is any unnecessary delay on the
part of the exhibitor in bringing the animals into the show ring. It is the responsibility of the
contestants to know when they are required to be in the paddock or arena. Not hearing or
understanding gate calls, etc. is not an excuse for missing one’s order of work, heat or class.
L. The management reserves the right to remove from the grounds any animal, exhibit or
concession that may be falsely entered or may be deemed unsuitable or objectionable.
M. No tables and chairs shall be removed from any part of the grounds. Leave Burton property
where it is located. Anyone removing property may be prosecuted.
N. NO DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED IN ARENAS, LOBBY OR STANDS EXCEPT FOR
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. O. No person shall show a horse that appears sullen, dull, lethargic, emaciated, drawn, or overly
tired. No person on the show grounds may treat a horse in an inhumane manner, which
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Placing an object in a horse’s mouth so as to cause undue discomfort or distress.
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2. Tying a horse in a manner to cause undue discomfort or distress in a stall, trailer, or when
lunging.
3. Letting blood from a horse.
4. Using inhumane training techniques or methods.
5. Using inhumane equipment, including but not limited to, saw tooth bits, hock hobbles, tack
collars or hackamores.
6. Using any item or appliance that restricts movement or circulation of the tail.
7. Displaying intentional inhumane treatment that results in bleeding.
8. Show management has the right to disqualify participants violating standards of generally
accepted equine training and exhibition. Cruel, abusive and inhumane conduct will not be
tolerated.
P. Exhibitors must show their own animals. If not able to show an animal because of sickness,
temporary physical handicap, injury or death in the family or by reason of exhibiting more than
one animal in a championship class, then the exhibitor must have a bona fide 4-H or FFA
member to show in his place. Exhibitor must show his own animal in all championship classes in
which he is eligible to show, except when ill or physically handicapped. These exceptions are
allowed in halter classes only.
Q. Due to safety concerns, absolutely no one is allowed to ride double on a horse, ride
bareback, or ride without appropriate tack and gear while at the Burton Complex.
RULE 6: EXHIBITOR ELIGIBILITY A. Open to all 4-H club and FFA members and clubs, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or
national origin, whose animals meet the minimum standards of quality established for the class
and other rules of entry.
B. All general eligibility rules that apply to 4-H and FFA project participants shall apply to the State
Horse Show. Eligibility is specified in the current Handbook of La. 4-H Awards - 2015 and
State FFA Constitution.
C. 4-H Eligibility Rules (Handbook of La. 4-H Awards - 2015)
1. To be a bona fide 4-H member, a boy or girl must be at least 9 years of age before
January 1 of the current club year (Sept. 1, 2014 - Aug.31, 2015) and must not have
passed his/her 20th birthday on January 1, 2015. This means that an eligible club member
must be between 9 and 19 years of age on December 31 of the current club year. A club
member who “drops out” of high school would be eligible even if he/she enrolls in a
“special” training school. In no case will a boy or girl be eligible to enroll in 4-H after
graduating from high school.
2. Any boy or girl graduating from high school after he/she enrolled in 4H at the beginning of
the club year will be eligible to compete in all contests through the remainder of that club year
(ending Aug. 31). (Livestock, poultry, dairy, NJHA Judging contests are exceptions.)
3. Potential 4-H club members must be enrolled by December 1 of the current school year to be
eligible to compete in the shows.
D. All FFA members must be regularly enrolled in vocational agriculture and must not have reached
their 21st birthday prior to the close of the date on which they must have assumed possession of
the animal(s).
E. Animals shown by exhibitors MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE
EXHIBITOR OR THE NAME OF AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER. A horse registered
in the name of an immediate family member must be identified as a specific exhibitor’s project
prior to April 1st of each year. Note: Immediate family members are father, mother, step-
parent, brother, sister, legal guardian, step-brother or step-sister, or grandparents.
F. Only those horses identified as the member’s horse can be shown in exhibition. The identification
process must be in written form, signed by the member and his/her parents (or legal guardian),
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and sent to the parish 4-H agent or the chapter agricultural teacher prior to April 1st each year.
The identification should indicate the horse’s or horses’ names, the horse’s owner and relationship
between owner and exhibitor. Explain any difference in last names.
G. Exhibitors with more than one horse may enter both horses at the district show and scratch
one immediately prior to the show.
H. 4-H & FFA youth will be allowed to exhibit a leased horse. Members will be required to complete
the Leased Horse Affidavit Form and turn it in to the County Agents office along with a copy of the
horse’s registration or grade horse certificate by April 1st of the current show year. Exhibitors
showing leased horses will be required to follow the same possession rules as all other horse
exhibitors listed in the horse show catalog.
RULE 7: REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITORS A. ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2015
The following fee schedule will apply to all exhibitors at the State 4-H Horse Show.
Entry fee (per class) $20
Stall fee (horse or tack) $15 per day
Cattle charge (all roping and ranch sorting classes) $15
Fees will be collected at the Burton Complex during the State 4-H Horse Show. Checks should be
made out to the LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Office for entry fees, tack stalls and cattle
charges. Payment of horse stall fees are to be made payable to the Burton Complex.
B. Exhibitors must have possession/ownership/lease of their horses by April 1, 2015. Grade horse
certificates and identification of horse owned by immediate family member must be completed
and filed in Extension Service (4-H) or FFA advisor’s office by April 1, 2015. (See appendix #3)
Location of the horses domicile during the possession period must be designated and on file in the
Extension office (4-H) or FFA advisor’s office by April 1, 2015.
C. All horses must be officially registered in the name of the exhibitor or immediate family (4-H club
or FFA chapter member) on or before April 1, 2015. Ranch, corporation, or stable ownership is
not allowed. Dual ownership is allowed only if all owners are in the immediate family and
identification of the exhibitor has been filed with the Extension Service (4-H) or FFA advisor’s
office by the April 1, 2015, deadline. Horses must be under the care and supervision of the
exhibitor from the date of possession. Horses may be boarded at a boarding facility as long as the
exhibitor is doing the majority of the work. (This rule does not prohibit a trainer from working
with the exhibitor and horse combination as long as the care of the horse remains with the
exhibitor.)
D. Youth (4-H/FFA) exhibitors are expected to care for, feed, water, exercise, ride, groom, and show
their own animal(s) while on the grounds of the Burton Complex. Youth (4-H/FFA) will be
allowed to receive assistance from Extension agents or FFA advisors; family members (parents,
legal guardians, brother, sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles); other 4-H/FFA exhibitors; and
family members of other 4-H/FFA exhibitors while at the show. Animal(s) being cared for, fed,
exercised, ridden or groomed by anyone other than the above will be disqualified and the exhibitor
will be barred from showing for one year.
E. Youth (4-H/FFA) exhibitors will be allowed to receive assistance from horse project leaders
while at the district horse shows. Horse project leaders can assist the youth (4-H/FFA) exhibitors
prior to the arrival of the animal(s) on the grounds of the State Horse Show. Horse project
leaders are encouraged to supervise the youth exhibitor(s) at the district and
state shows, but cannot physically care for, feed, exercise, ride, or groom the project animal(s).
F. Exhibitors, family members, and leaders are encouraged to report any violation of this rule to the
show superintendent or show management. Where incidents of violation of the above rule occur,
exhibitors, family members, agents, FFA advisors, and leaders may report the violation with proof
of its occurrence with an official protest to the show management.
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G. Trainers will not be allowed to post advertisements during the district and state horse shows.
H. All horses must be registered with their respective breed associations or have completed Grade
Horse Certificate. All registered horses entered in the 4-H and FFA Horse Show must be listed
under their registered names and numbers. Any exhibitor who knowingly enters a registered
horse as a grade horse will be disqualified and barred from showing for one year.
Quarter Horses: Appaloosa Horses: The American Quarter Horse Association The Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc.
P. O. Box 200Amarillo, TX 79168 2770 W. Pullman Rd.
Phone: 806/376-4811 Moscow, ID 83843
Phone: 208/882-5578
Paint Horses: Arabian Horses: The American Paint Horse Association Arabian Horse Registry of American, Inc.
P. O. Box 961023Fort Worth, TX 76161-0023 P.O. Box 173886Denver, CO 80217-3886
Phone: 817/834-2742 Phone: 303/450-4748 *Paint horses with Breeding Stock papers will
be shown in the paint horse division.
American Miniature Horse Assoc. 5601 South I H 35 W.
Alvarado, TX 76009
Phone: 817/783-5600 The Miniature Horse division will include horses registered in the American Miniature Horse Assoc. and any
other registered or grade horse under 34”in height, measured from the last hair on the mane.
*AOB and Grade Horses Dwayne Nunez
Livestock Show Office
188 Knapp Hall
110 LSU Union Square
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225/578-2255
GRADE HORSE CERTIFICATES
Grade horse certificates are available for horses that are not registered or registerable.
Weanling and yearling horses out of registered parents are not eligible for grade certificates. Any
exhibitor who knowingly enters a registered horse as a grade horse will be disqualified and barred
from showing for one year. Exhibitors who cannot obtain papers on a registered or registerable horse
can ask for approval to obtain a grade horse certificate by having their county Extension agent or
vocational agriculture teacher request a hardship approval of grade papers from the livestock show
manager and Management Council. Examples of acceptable hardships are horses sold without papers,
horses past the age where they can be registered or horses that have changed hands several times and
the papers have been lost. Applications for hardships must be in writing and must detail all efforts
made to obtain proper registration certificates.
The grade and other breed halter classes will be composed of purebreds from breeds that do not have
their own separate division as well as the horses with grade certificates.
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Registration papers or grade identifying certificates must be in the hands of the exhibitor at the
district and state shows. Papers will be checked at the district shows.
*Registration papers/ Lease Affidavit will be used to establish ownership and possession of
registered horses in the AOB division. Owners of grade horses will be required to fill out a
certificate identifying their horses. This certificate must be completed and filed with the Extension
Service (4-H) or FFA advisor by April 1, 2015, to establish ownership and possession. Each
certificate must be filled out in duplicate, with one copy maintained by the exhibitor, to be
presented and used in entering the district horse show. Exhibitors must have their certificates
available for inspection at both the district and state shows. A duplicate copy (with a picture of the
horse attached) must be maintained by the 4-H club agent or Vo-Ag teacher to resolve any
questions concerning ownership or possession. This certificate must be signed by the youth, their
parents and the club agent or Ag teacher to be official. Grade horse certificates are available from
parish Extension personnel.
I. REGISTRATION PAPERS/GRADE/LEASE AFFIDAVIT identity certificates must be in the
hands of the exhibitor at the district and state shows. The papers will be checked at the district
shows.
J. Registration papers are required on all yearling horses. Agents and agricultural instructors will
make entries directly to the district show managers as required. Agents and agricultural instructors
will be notified of the entry deadline for their district show.
K. No stallions will be allowed to be used at any level of the 4-H/FFA Horse Shows.
L. No exhibitor will be allowed to show more than one horse in each class at the district and state
shows. Only one exhibitor is allowed to show any one horse.
RULE 8: HARDSHIP
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the youth livestock program is to develop responsibility, dedication, decision-
making, leadership, trustworthiness, sportsmanship, and citizenship through the possession and
personal care of a live animal project. The youth (4-H or FFA member) will have many
educational opportunities and activities to learn about animal agriculture and develop life skills.
We are striving for maximum contact with animal and participation in educational activities.
HARDSHIP POLICY:
The ability of the youth to provide personal care for the animal is a major goal in the livestock
projects. The guiding concern in granting permission for hardship requests should be the
education and development of the youth. Concern for ensuring that the animal is shown has
minimal importance in granting hardships. Hardships will be considered up to two weeks
prior to district shows.
GUIDELINES FOR GRANTING HARDSHIPS:
Category I - Possession of Animals A. Animal should be housed within a reasonable distance to allow youth to interact with the
animal project on a positive basis. Housing at public stables or training facilities is allowed.
But exhibitors are required to do a majority of the work. When horses are not housed at the
exhibitor’s property, the agent should be notified of the location of the horse.
B. Youth ( 4-H or FFA member) should do most of the work and care for the animal project.
C. All housing requests must be made prior to possession date.
1. Residential restrictions will be considered.
2. Opportunities for housing will be considered.
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D. Animals housed across the parish line must be recommended by both agents and/or FFA
advisors.
Category II - Registration papers or Grade Horse Certificates A. Registration papers, grade horse certificates, and lease affidavits must be completed and filed
with the 4-H agent or FFA advisor by April 1, 2015.
B. Registered horses that do not have papers available will be considered.
C. Registration papers, grade certificates, and lease affidavits not completed by the possession
date because of uncontrollable circumstances will be considered.
Category III - Replacement of Injured or Deceased Animals A. Injured animals must be checked and verified by the 4-H Agent and/ or FFA Advisor or
veterinarian.
B. The replacement animals should be of comparable quality. Replacement of animals will
be considered only for those exhibitors with one animal project per species.
C. Replacement animals must be obtained by the following dates:
1. January 3 - Market Hogs; Breeding Swine
2. December 15 - Beef Breeding; Market Lambs; Breeding Sheep; Dairy.
3. November 1 - Market Steers
4. June 1 - Horses
D. Exhibitors may enter multiple horses at the district show and scratch those not shown at the
show.
Category IV - Conflicts with Show and Extenuating Circumstances Exhibitors must show their own animals. Exceptions will be made only in the following cases and
with the proper approval. In all cases, when the exhibitor cannot show his/her own animal, the
exhibitor must have a bona fide 4-H or FFA member to show in his/her place. If the animal
qualifies for the championship classes and the exhibitor is unable to show the animal, the same
individual exhibiting in class must show the animal in the championship class.
1. Exceptions at the District Show:
a. Exhibitors’ animals will be allowed to qualify only for the State Show (not eligible for
champion at District Show - Ribbon Group Only) if the exhibitor is not present due to school
conflicts (academic, athletic and other school-related activities).
b. Exhibitors’ animals will be allowed to show in class and in the championship drive only if
the exhibitor cannot show because of illness, physical handicap, personal injury or death in
the family. In the case of illness, physical handicap, personal injury or death in the family, the
exhibitor or representative shall make the request to the agent/FFA advisor and District
Livestock Show manager. The District Livestock Show manager has the authority to approve
or disapprove last-minute requests.
c. To obtain an exception for school conflicts and physical handicap, the exhibitor must file
a Livestock Project Possession/Hardship Form and have the proper approval prior to the
District Show.
HARDSHIP PROCEDURE Youth and/or parent must fill out hardship form and include all pertinent information. The form
must be signed by the youth, parent and/or guardian, agent/FFA advisor, parish chair/school
principal and approved by the District Show manager. Hardships should be routed through the
State Livestock Show manager.
DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITY:
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1. District Show managers shall have the responsibility and authority to process and
approve all hardships within the guidelines, with the exception of Category IV.
2. Hardships falling outside the hardship guidelines may be recommended by the District
Show manager to the State Horse Show manager.
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL 1. The Horse Show manager shall have the final approval for all hardships.
2. The hardship form can be found on the Livestock Show Office Web page at
www.lsuagcenter.com.
RULE 10: DISTRICT QUALIFYING PROCEDURES
A. Exhibitors are allowed to enter all horses owned and then scratch horses not to be
shown at the district show. More than one horse can be entered in a class but the
exhibitor must declare which horse will be shown at the time of check in at the
District show. Decisions made after initial check in will be at the discretion of the
District show manager.
B. All horses at the district and state shows must be properly groomed. The show judge may
disqualify any horse in any class for improper grooming. Proper care and grooming are defined
as: a) at or near their normal weight; b) properly groomed, with mane and tail free of tangles; c)
hooves properly trimmed or shod; d) excess hair clipped from the ears, muzzle, bridle path and
legs; e) have a clean, properly fitting halter and lead rope; f) must be able to be quietly and easily
controlled by the exhibitor at a walk and trot; g) must stand quietly for inspection. Proper horse
care, grooming and safety are priorities in the 4-H horse program.
C. Horses are not required to qualify in roping at the district shows.
D. If an exhibitor qualifies a horse for State in any one event at the district level; that horse will
also be qualified to compete in any class at the State Horse Show that it competed in at the
district level. E. Horses receiving a zero score (Disqualified) in Reining or Western Riding at the district show
are ineligible to qualify for the State Show unless they qualify in another class entered at the
district show.
F. Horses that go off pattern at the district show are disqualified and are not eligible to qualify for
the state show unless they qualify in another class entered at the district show.
G. A horse will qualify for Performance at the state show by placing in the top (75%) of his
particular Performance Class at the district show. If the class does not break at 75%, then any
fractional part of the total will be used. In classes with fewer than five exhibitors, the judge has
the discretion of taking more or less than 75%.
H. A horse qualifying with a purple or blue ribbon in Halter at the district show is eligible to show in
Halter at the state show.
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COMPUTATION OF RIBBON GROUPS IN PERFORMANCE
No.
Horses
Purple
Blue
Red
White
(75% - Eligible for State Show Performance Classes)
1 1
2 1 1
3 1 1 1
4 1 1 1 1
5 2 1 1 1
6 2 2 1 1
7 2 2 2 1
8 2 2 2 2
9 3 2 2 2
10 3 3 2 2
11 3 3 3 2
12 3 3 3 3
13 4 3 3 3
14 4 4 3 3
15 4 4 4 3
16 4 4 4 4
17 5 4 4 4
18 5 5 4 4
19 5 5 5 4
20 5 5 5 5
21 6 5 5 5
22 6 6 5 5
23 6 6 6 5
24 6 6 6 6
25 7 6 6 6
26 7 7 6 6
27 7 7 7 6
28 7 7 7 7
29 8 7 7 7
30 8 8 7 7
31 8 8 8 7
32 8 8 8 8
33 9 8 8 8
33 9 8 8 8
34 9 9 8 8
35 9 9 9 8
36 9 9 9 9
37 10 9 9 9
38 10 10 9 9
39 10 10 10 9
40 10 10 10 10
41 11 10 10 10
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42 11 11 10 10
43 11 11 11 10
44 11 11 11 11
COUNTINUED RIBBON GROUPS IN
PERFORMANCE
No.
Horses
Purple
Blue
Red
White
(75% - Eligible for State Show Performance Classes)
46 12 12 11 11
47 12 12 12 11
48 12 12 12 12
49 13 12 12 12
50 13 13 12 12
51 13 13 13 12
52 13 13 13 13
53 14 13 13 13
**Show percentages in each class will be calculated on the numbers shown, not the number entered.
RULE 11: SPECIAL AWARDS A. HIGH POINT AWARDS
One Junior and one Senior high point individual (champion) award will be selected in each
of the Western, Hunter, Ranch, and Timed Divisions. Points in each of these categories
will be accumulated on a one-horse, one-rider basis.
Breakdown of classes for high point awards will be as follows:
o Western- Showmanship (western attire), Western Pleasure, Western
Horsemanship, Western Riding, Open Trail, and Reining
o Ranch- Working Cow Horse, Ranch Roping, Groundwork, Stock Horse Pleasure,
and Ranch Trail.
o Hunter- Showmanship (English attire), Working Hunter, Equitation over Fences,
Hunter Under Saddle, Open Trail, Hunt Seat Equitation, and Dressage.
o Timed- Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Stake Race, Breakaway Roping and Tie-
Down Roping.
*Individuals competing in both Western and English Divisions can compete in either tack
& attire (Western or English) for open trail. The points acquired on that single run will be
tabulated in both divisional high point calculations.*
****Halter classes will not count towards high point awards *****
RULES FOR HIGH POINT AWARDS Horses contending for the All-Around must place in a minimum of two (2) performance classes.
An exhibitor may show more than one horse, but points earned by each horse will be compiled
separately. Points will be compiled on a “one horse—one youth” basis. Points to be awarded on
the following basis: Contestants shall receive full points toward the All-Around Trophy on the
basis of the number of horses in that class. Each of the first 10 horses in a class will be given a
point for each horse placing below it. Points are calculated on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis
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through tenth place, not to exceed 10 points for first place. Horses placing below tenth place will
not receive points. For example: In a class of 20 horses, the first place contestant receives 10
points, the second place, 9 points, and so on down through tenth place. In case of a tie for
placings, the points for the placings that are tied will be added together and divided by the number
of horses involved in the tie. In case of a tie for the All-Around Trophy, the tie will be broken by
the following methods:
1. The horse placing in the most classes in the top 10 placings will prevail.
2. The horse earning the most points in performance classes will prevail.
3. The horse placing in the most classes in the top 10 with the highest number of combined
entries in those classes will prevail.
B. AWARD TO THE HIGHEST SCORING PARISH
The high scoring parish is based on the placings of each exhibitor in the show. In addition, points
are awarded for the top 10 teams in judging, team demonstrations, public speaking, individual
demonstrations, premium exhibitor and quiz bowl. The 10-point system used for calculating high
point awards will be used.
C. AWARD TO THE FIRST PLACE HORSE JUDGING TEAM
D. AWARD TO THE 1ST PLACE 4-H HORSE JUDGING TEAM (3 individual awards)
E. AWARD TO THE HIGH INDIVIDUAL - HORSE JUDGING CONTEST
F. 1ST PLACE AWARD FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
G. 1ST PLACE AWARD TO INDIVIDUAL DEMONSTRATION
H. 1ST PLACE AWARD TO TEAM DEMONSTRATION (2 individual awards)
I. Quiz Bowl
J. Premier Exhibitor
K. Volunteer of the year
RULE 12. PROTESTS AND APPEALS
A. All protests must be made in writing within five business hours after the cause and
accompanied by a deposit of $50 cash, which will be forfeited if protest is not sustained. The
protest must state plainly the cause of complaint or appeal and must be filed with the horse show
manager immediately upon access to the show office. All protests must be filled by the exhibitor or
parent/guardian. No protest will be accepted from anyone other than an exhibitor and a
parent/guardian.
B. No complaint or appeal based upon the statement that the judge or judges are incompetent or
have overlooked an animal will be considered.
C. Appeals arising from situations occurring during the show must be made in writing to the horse
show manager within five hours after the cause for the protest and must contain at least one
specific charge stating all facts relied upon or the rules violated and name witnesses and their
addresses.
D. The horse show manager has the authority to settle all disputes and protests if all parties agree.
Otherwise the protests or appeals shall be referred to the Management Council which will set
the date, time and location to hear the protests. Its decision shall be final. Protested awards will
be held in abeyance until final action by the Management Council.
E. District Show has the right to handle protests at the district level following the same manner as in
the State Show.
SPECIAL RULES
RULE 1: SHOW MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES A. All exhibitors will enter as instructed by show officials for all classes.
B. Exhibitors must enter the arena with their numbers visible to the judge(s) and show officials or
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be disqualified. Numbers from the district show should be saved and the same numbers will be
issued at the state show, thus, the exhibitor will have two numbers that can be fastened to each
side of the saddle blanket.
C. All heats and working orders will be drawn at random and posted prior to the class. In classes
with drawn working orders, horses will work in that order or forfeit the right to compete in that
class. Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure classes will not exceed 20 horses per heat.
D. It is the responsibility of the contestants to know when they are required to be in the paddock or
arena. Not hearing or understanding gate calls, etc. is not an excuse for missing one’s order of
work, heat or class.
E. Changes in working order may be made at show management’s discretion. Request for
changes must be made prior to the class.
F. At the discretion of management, scores or times may be announced or displayed immediately
after each run in classes with individual runs. However, those scores are unofficial, and only
those scores on the judges’ cards and show books are official.
G. Failure of timing equipment or other show equipment will result in a re-run, but failure of
exhibitor equipment, etc. will not result in a re-run.
H. No exhibitor may be tied, buckled or fastened in the saddle in any manner by any means
during competition. Rubber bands to hold an exhibitor’s feet in the stirrups are prohibited.
I. IN CLASSES REQUIRING HELMETS, THE HELMET MUST BE ASTM/SEI
APPROVED AND REMAIN SECURELY FASTENED ON THE EXHIBITOR’S HEAD
THE ENTIRE TIME THE EXHIBITOR IS IN THE ARENA. IF THE HELMET
FALLS OFF OR IS TAKEN OFF PRIOR TO LEAVING THE ARENA, THE
EXHIBITOR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. J. No stirrups may be attached in a way that restricts movement. Stirrups found tied, buckled, or
fastened by any means including rubber bands during competition that restricts free movement of
the stirrups is cause for disqualification.
K. Coaching from the sidelines is not desirable. Exhibitors should be allowed to use their own
judgment and display their knowledge. Show management may prohibit any coaching that is
disruptive or distracting to other exhibitors.
L. Procedures for entering and leaving the arena will be determined by the show management, based
on the safety of exhibitors and spectators. District show managers will follow procedures
appropriate for their arenas.
M. For the purpose of determining the eligibility for competition, the age of a horse shall be
computed by the calendar year, starting on January 1 of the year foaled, regardless of the time of
year foaled. For example: A horse foaled any time during 2014 is considered a yearling on
January 1, 2015, etc.
N. First place halter horses of each class will compete for Champion Award. Second place horses will
be required to be brought into the arena. After the Champion Award is placed, the second place
horse in the class that furnished the Champion will compete with horses from the other classes for
the Reserve Champion Award. To compete for Champion or Reserve Champion, a horse must
have received a Purple Ribbon.
O. Performance classes will be divided into two age groups of exhibitors: Exhibitors 13 years of age
and under and exhibitors 14 years of age and over, as of January 1 of the year of showing.
(Exception: classes listed as all ages)
P. For all classes: 1) No assistance will be allowed for exhibitors beyond the arena gate. 2)
Excessive whipping, hot shots, BB guns or similar devices will not be permitted.
Q. A horse or rider that falls will be disqualified. The horse is considered to have fallen when the
shoulder and haunch on the same side touch the ground.
R. The State 4-H and FFA State Horse Show Premium List will be the sole source of rules for the
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district and state shows.
STATE HORSE CONTESTS
RULE 1: HORSE CONTESTS ELIGABILTY
The 2015 4-H horse contests will include an open and a junior division. The open division may
consist of 4-H member’s age 12-19. Only open division contestants, who meet age requirements,
are eligible for the Southern Regional Awards trip. The junior division contestants must be 13 or
under. They will compete in their division for ribbons only. The Jr. Division is not eligible for the
Southern Regional Awards trip. Contestants 13 and under can cross enter in the two divisions in
different contest
CONTEST RULES
THE STATE 4-H HORSE JUDGING CONTEST, TEAM DEMONSTRATION, PUBLIC
SPEAKING, QUIZ BOWL AND PREMIER EXHIBITOR CONTEST.
A. General Rules
1. Any bona fide 4-H member is eligible to compete. A club member must have passed his or
her 9th birthday, and MUST NOT have passed his or her 19th birthday, by January 1 of the
club year he or she will compete.
2. Each parish is eligible to send two open and two junior teams to the State 4-H Horse Judging
Contest. Public Speaking contestants, Team Demonstration with two members, and Individual
Demonstration contestants can compete in either of two divisions. Open division contestants
may be 12 - 18 years of age, and junior division contestants must be 13 years of age or
younger. Only open division contestants can compete for the Southern Regional Awards
Trip. Participants may cross enter junior and open divisions in different contests. Participants
may enter one communication contest (Public Speaking, Demonstration) and may enter any or
all of the following (Premier Exhibitor, Quiz Bowl and Horse Judging). Three or four
members are allowed on a quiz bowl team. The Premier exhibitor will win a trip to Southern
Regionals to participate as a member of the quiz bowl team.
3. State contest winners in the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, Public Speaking, Individual and
Team Demonstration are not eligible for competition in that contest again.
B. Premier Exhibitor 1. The Premier Exhibitor Program is optional. To participate, an exhibitor must be available
for each activity at the specified times.
2. The Premier Exhibitor Contest will be open to exhibitor’s grades 9 through12.
3. All resumes (entry forms) must be in the State Livestock Show Office by July 3 of the
participating year to be eligible to compete. A different resume (entry form) must be
submitted for each project.
4. Awards will be presented to the top 5 exhibitors in each project.
5. All decisions are final and are not subject to protests.
6. An exhibitor may be named Premier Exhibitor in a project only once.
7. Written exam questions will be taken from 4-H horse books, horse judging manual,
AQHA Junior Master Horseman Book (level1) and the LSU horse web page.
8. The contest will consist of 500 points.
a. Resume 100 pts
b. Test 100 pts
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c. Judging 100 pts
d. Skillathon 100 pts
e. Interview 100 pts
Total of 500 pts
C. Horse Judging Contest
1. A team will consist of three or four members. If four members are on a team, the low score
will be dropped when computing team scores.
2. The State Horse Judging Contest will have Halter and Performance classes to be placed. A
class will consist of four horses to be judged. Points will be accumulated on the basis of 50 points
per class for placings and 50 points per set of reasons. Open teams will judge four halter classes
and three performance classes. Open teams will give two sets of halter reasons and one set of
performance reasons. Junior teams will judge four halter classes and three performance classes.
Junior teams will give one set of halter reasons. Classes to be judged are as follows:
a. Halter classes will be judged on conformation, soundness, breed characteristics, and
way of going.
b. Performance classes will be judged by standards for the event as described in the 4-H
Horse Show rules for that year.
3. A minimum of two sets of oral reasons will be given-halter and performance.
Performance reasons must come from Western Pleasure, Reining, Hunter Under Saddle or
Western Riding classes.
4. Fifteen minutes will be allowed for non-reason classes, and 17 minutes will be allowed for
reasons classes.
5. No notes, manuals, or other written material will be allowed. Plain paper only will be
allowed.
D. Team Demonstration
1. May be a demonstration or illustrated presentation.
2. A team will consist of two members.
3. Subject must pertain to the horse industry.
4. Twelve minutes will be allowed for each demonstration, with points subtracted for
excessive time. One point will be deducted from each judge’s score card for each minute over
time.
5. Notes will not be used when giving demonstrations.
6. Live animals may be used.
7. Judges may ask questions after demonstrations. Question time will not be counted in the
allotted time.
SCORE CARD FOR TEAM DEMONSTRATIONS
A. Subject Matter - 30 points
B. Team Work - 20 points
C. Skill - 20 points
D. Results - 15 points
E. Practicability for Intended Audience-15 points
E. Individual Demonstration
1. May be a demonstration or illustrated presentation.
2. Only one member is allowed.
3. Subject must pertain to the horse industry.
4. Twelve minutes will be allowed for each demonstration, with points subtracted for excessive
time. One point will be deducted from each judge’s score card for each minute over time.
5. Notes will not be used when giving method demonstrations.
6. Live animals may be used.
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7. Judges may ask questions after demonstrations. Question time will not be counted in the
allotted time.
SCORE CARD FOR INDIVIDUAL DEMONSTRATION
A. Subject Matter - 30 points
B. Presentation - 20 points
C. Skill - 20 points
D. Results - 15 points
E. Practicability for Intended Audience-15 points
F. Public Speaking
1. Subject must pertain to the horse industry.
2. Ten minutes will be allowed for each speaker, with points subtracted for excessive time. One
point will be deducted from each judge’s score card for each minute over time.
3. Contestants may use notes. Excessive use of notes may be counted against the contestants
at the discretion of the judges. Visual aids are not allowed.
4. Judges may ask questions concerning the material.
SCORECARD FOR 4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING
A. Content - 35 points
B. Organization - 35 points
C. Delivery - 30 points
G. Quiz Bowl (Rules and Information)
1. Each parish may enter one junior and/or one Open team. Teams must have at least three
members. The maximum number on a team will be four.
2. Questions will be prepared from www.lsuagcenter.com/horses, the 4-H project
books, The 4-H Horse Judging Guide, and the American Youth Horse Council Horse
Industry Handbook
(The AYHC Horse Industry Handbook will be the default resource, if other guides provide
conflicting information.)
3. Questions will be: fill in the blank (short answer), multiple choice and/or true/false.
4. Team members may be participants in other contests.
5. The audience is required at all times to refrain from providing answers to any team
member. Disciplinary action for violations will be at the discretion of the contest judges.
6. In the event an odd number of teams register, a “bye” will be awarded, as necessary, in
order to allow all teams to participate.
7. Only the open team (must have at least one senior member to win the trip) is competing for
the trip to Southern Regional Contest.
8. All teams must be pre-entered to compete.
MECHANICS OF PLAY
A. Format
1. A single elimination tournament style will be followed. Contest
will continue for 10 minutes or until one team reaches 200 points.
B. Pairings, Byes, and Order of Play - will be determined by a random drawing.
C. Point System
1. Correct Answer 20 points
2. Incorrect Answer -10 points
3. Acknowledgment Penalty -10 points
4. Bonus Question 20 points
Five points per correct answer on multi-answer questions or bonus value on regular answers.
NO loss of points for incorrect answer on bonus questions.
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D. The moderator will ask a question. The first person whose light flashes must start to answer
the question within 5 seconds after being acknowledged, or LOSE 10 points.
1. Any members answering a question without being acknowledged will LOSE
10 points.
2. It will be the responsibility of the judge to determine that an answer started
within the five seconds allowed.
3. If an incorrect answer is given, the teams will LOSE 10points.
4. If the question has been completely read, the moderator will not repeat the
question, but the other team will have the opportunity to ring within the five
seconds.
E. When a signal is activated before the question is completely read, the moderator
shall stop reading the question, then the contestant will have 5 seconds to start the
answer based on that portion of the question.
1. If the answer is correct, the team will receive 20 points
2. If the answer is incorrect or incomplete, the teams will lose 10points
3. If the question was interrupted and answered incorrectly the question shall then be
completely reread and the other team will have the opportunity to answer it.
F. If neither team can answer the question within 10 seconds. The moderator will give the
answer and the question will be dropped and neither team will forfeit points.
G. The only discussion allowed among team members will be on BONUS questions. The
answers MUST come from the team captain.
1. On a bonus question, the team may have 30 seconds to consult. Time will be called at
the end and the captain must start the answer within 5 seconds
H. Decisions and interpretations Answers and interpretations of questions will be the sole
responsibility and final recall of the judge. All decisions of the judge, scorekeepers and
moderator are FINAL.
1. A team member will have the privilege to ask the judge to verify an answer that
he/she feels is correct.
2. If a coach challenges the judge’s decision - the coach must call “time out”
immediately (before the next question is read.) A decision made by the judge
after the answer is verified will be FINAL.
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HALTER CLASSES RULE 1: GENERAL REQUIRMENTS
A. Halter classes will be held for Quarter Horses, Arabians, Paints, Appaloosa, Miniature horse
and AOB & Grade horses.
B. Halter Breed divisions having more than 20 horses at the state show for two consecutive
years will have classes offered for yearlings, 2 year olds,3 year olds, 4 year olds and older for
mares and geldings, plus a broodmare class, the subsequent year(s).
C. Halter Breed Divisions having less than 20 horses at the state show for two consecutive
years will have one all aged mare and one all aged gelding class the subsequent year(s).
D. AOB and Grade classes are not eligible for additional classes.
E. Exhibitors may show as many halter horses as desired but only one per class.
F. Only yearlings and older horses may be shown.
G. Stallions are not allowed to show.
H. Brood mares will be determined as mares which have produced a full term foal in the current
or previous year. Mares may be any age. Mares shown in the brood mare class are not
eligible to compete in any other mare class, nor is any mare shown in another mare class
eligible for the brood mare class.
I. Mares nursing foals will not be allowed to show (enter arena) with foal at side.
RULE 2: TACK AND ATTIRE
A. Appropriate tack and attire as specified in division rules must be worn in all classes. Halter
horses may be shown in attire appropriate for their breed. A hat and boots are required in all
halter classes. AOB/Grade exhibitors must choose attire appropriate for the type of horse
(western, hunt seat or saddle seat).
WESTERN DIVISION
1. ATTIRE
Clothing must be clean and neat. Exhibitors shall wear a western hat and cowboy boots. A
western style shoe with a minimum of 1 inch heel can be used. A minimum of a short-
sleeved shirt is required. The shirt must button or snap down the entire length of the shirt.
Pullovers are not acceptable as a substitute for the shirt. Spurs and chaps may be worn at the
option of the rider.
2. TACK
Horses shall be shown in a western saddle. Silver equipment will not count over a good
working outfit. Legal bits are defined as:
a. 8-1/2 inch maximum length shank. Shanks may be fixed or loose;
b. With regard to mouthpieces, bars must be round, oval, or egg shaped, smooth and
unwrapped metal of 5/16 to 3/4 inch in diameter, measured 1 inch from the cheek.
They may be inlaid, but must be smooth or latex wrapped. Nothing may protrude below
the mouthpiece (bar), such as extensions or prongs on solid mouthpieces. The
mouthpiece may be two or three pieces. A three piece, connecting ring of 1-1/4 inches
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or less in diameter, or a connecting flat bar of 3/8 to 3/4 inches(measured top to bottom
with a maximum length of 2 inches),which lies flat in the horse’s mouth is acceptable.
c. Horses six years of age and older must be ridden one handed with a shank bit.
d. The port must be no higher than 3-1/2 inches maximum, with rollers and covers
acceptable. Broken mouthpieces, half-breed and spades are standard.
e. Slip or gag bits and donut and flat polo mouthpieces are not acceptable in judged classes,
but are acceptable in speed events. Mechanical hackamores, tie downs, running martingales
and draw reins are prohibited except in Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Stake Race, Roping,
and Ranch Division classes.
Examples of Illegal Bits
Hobbles and rope or riata are optional. The use of shoes other than standard horse shoes is
discouraged and may be penalized by the judge. The judge has the right to prohibit any equipment
that he considers severe or would give an exhibitor unfair advantage in showing his horse. No wire
curb, regardless of how taped, nor chin strap narrower than 1/2 inch, will be permitted. Chain curbs
are permissible but must be of the standard, flat variety; at least 1/2 inches in width and lie flat
against the jaw of the horse.
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A hackamore may be used on horses five years old and younger. Hackamore means that a horse
will be ridden only with a flexible, braided rawhide braided or leather or rope bosal. Absolutely no
rigid material will be permitted under the jaws, regardless of how padded or covered. Horse hair
bosals are prohibited. Mechanical hackamores are prohibited except in speed events and roping
classes.
a) Horses five years of age and younger may be shown in a conventional O or D ring snaffle
or rope bosal and ridden with two hands in all classes. When a snaffle is used, it must be a
smooth snaffle bit with a broken mouthpiece. A conventional O ring or D ring, with ring no
larger than 4 inches and no smaller than 2 inches, must be used. From the cheek to 1 inch in
from the cheek must be a minimum of 3/8 inch diameter, with a gradual decrease to the center
of the snaffle. Optional loose curb strap, leather or nylon, must be attached below the reins.
Standard leather or woven split reins are mandatory. Hair reins are not permitted with snaffle
bits.
b) A braided rawhide or leather bosal may be used in lieu of a snaffle bit. The bosal must be no
larger than 3/4 inch diameter at the cheek and a minimum of one finger space, approximately
3/4 inch, between the bosal and the nose. Absolutely no metal under the jaw or on the nose
band is allowed. The bosal should be properly fitted relative to the horse’s size and
conformation.
c) All entries shown in a conventional O or D ring snaffle or bosal must be ridden with both
hands on the reins, maintaining light contact with the horse’s mouth. The rider’s hands should
be carried near the pommel and no further than 4 inches out on either side of the saddle horn.
Riders’ hands must be steady with very limited movement. Riders’ hands should be visible to
the judge at all times.
d) Spurs must not be used forward of the cinch.
e) Martingales and draw reins are not allowed in judged events.
f) Judges will be encouraged to perform bit checks to ensure no illegal equipment is used.
SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER
Proper western attire is required. Some type of headgear is required (cowboy hat or approved
helmet). Only the showman is to be judged. The horse is merely a prop to demonstrate the ability
and preparation of the exhibitor. The ideal showmanship performance consists of a poised, confident,
neatly attired exhibitor leading a well-groomed horse that performs the requested pattern with
promptness, smoothness and precision. Listed below are the points on which showmanship is to be
judged.
A. APPEARANCE OF THE HORSE
1. The horse’s body condition and overall fitness should be assessed. The coat should be
clean, well-brushed and in good condition. The mane, tail and forelocks may not contain
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ornaments, but may be braided or banded. The bridle path, eyebrows and long hair on the
head and legs may be clipped.
2. Hooves should be properly trimmed and, if shod, shoes must be fitted correctly and
clinched neatly. Hooves must be clean.
3. Tack should fit properly and be neat and in good repair. No whips will be allowed in
the show ring. B. POSITION OF THE EXHIBITOR
1. The exhibitor should stand and move in a straight, natural, upright manner and avoid
excessive, unnatural or animated body positions. The exhibitor must lead on the horse’s left
side holding the lead in the right hand with the tail of the lead loosely held in the exhibitor's
left hand unless asked to do otherwise by the judge. The excess lead should never be tightly
coiled, rolled or folded. When leading, the exhibitor should be positioned between the eye
and the midpoint of the horse's neck.
2. Both arms should be bent at the elbow with the elbows held close to the exhibitor's side and in
a natural position. Height of the arms may vary with size of the exhibitor and size of the
horse, but the arms should never be locked.
3. When executing a turn, the exhibitor should turn and face the horse’s head and have the horse
move away from him/her.
4. When executing a back, the exhibitor should turn from leading to face toward the rear with
the right hand extended across the exhibitor's chest and walk forward beside the horse with
the horse backing.
5. When setting up for inspection, the exhibitor should stand in a position between the horse's
muzzle and eye, the exhibitor should never leave the horse's head. Exhibitors should maintain
a position that is safe for themselves and the judge. The exhibitor should not obstruct the
judge's view and should not crowd other exhibitors.
6. When moving from side to side, the exhibitor should use minimal steps and assume the
same position on the right side of the horse that he or she had on the left.
7. Leading, backing and initiating the set should be performed from the left side of the
horse.
C. PERFORMANCE
1. The horse should be led directly to and away from the judge and track briskly and freely at the
prescribed gait. The horse's head and neck should be in line with the body.
2. The stop should be straight, prompt, smooth and responsive, with the horse's body remaining
straight. The horse should back up readily with the head and neck in position as instructed.
3. The horse should be set up quickly with the feet squarely underneath the body. The exhibitor
does not have to reset a horse that stops square.
4. Exhibitor should be able to execute these additional maneuvers if required: push turn to the
right, fore hand turn to the left or right and sending the horse in a circle to the left or right.
WESTERN PLEASURE
The class will be judged on the performance and conformation of the horse at the discretion of the
judge. Entries will be penalized for excessive speed or being on wrong leads. Horses are to be
shown at a walk, jog or intermediate gait and lope on a reasonably loose rein without undue
restraint.
A. Horses must work both ways of the ring at all three gaits to demonstrate their ability with
different leads. Horses shall not be asked to extend the lope.
B. Horses are to be reversed to the inside (away from the rail). They may be required to reverse at
the walk or trot at the discretion of the judge but shall not be asked to reverse at the lope.
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C. Judge must ask that horses be backed. The judge may, at his discretion, require the
backing of only the finalists in the class.
D. Judge may ask for additional work of the same nature from any horse. He is not to ask for
work other than that listed above.
E. Rider shall not be required to dismount unless the judge wishes to check equipment.
F. Reins shall be held in one hand and cannot be changed during performance except for horses five
years old and younger, which can be ridden with two hands in a snaffle bit or bosal. Hand to be
around reins. One finger between reins permitted.
1. While horse is in motion, rider’s hand shall be clear of the horse and saddle.
2. Spurs and romal shall not be used forward of the cinch.
WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP A. Riders will be judged on seat, hands, ability to control and show horse. Results as shown
performance of the horse are NOT to be considered more important than the method used by the
rider in obtaining them. Consideration shall be given to the size of the rider.
B. Class Routine: The judge will ask each rider to work individually. These individual works
will be any of the maneuvers that the judge feels are necessary to determine the
horsemanship ability of the rider.
C. Judge should post the pattern he or she will ask for at least one hour prior to the
commencement of the class.
D. Judging of the individual work will begin at the indication of the judge. Exhibitors may
be penalized or excused for excessive time.
E. Failure to complete the pattern will not be a disqualification but shall be scored
accordingly.
F. The judge will use these individual works to determine the top riders, which may be called
back for rail work.
G. Those selected riders will be required to work on the rail at the discretion of the judge.
H. The Horsemanship class is to determine the riding ability of the rider, and the judge will bear this
in mind at all times.
I. Hands: Both hands and arms shall be held in a relaxed easy manner with the upper arms to be in a
straight line with the body, the one holding reins bent at the elbow. Free hand will be partially
closed and held near the belt with elbow bent, causing the hand to be near but not against the
body in front of that side. When using a romal, the rider’s off hand shall be around the romal with
at least 16 inches of slack. Some movement of the arm is permissible, but excessive pumping
will be penalized. Hands are to be around the reins. One finger between reins is permitted when
using split reins, but not with romal. Reins are to be carried immediately above or slightly in front
of the saddle horn. Only one hand is to be used for reining, and hand shall not be changed. Reins
should be carried so as to have light contact with the horse’s mouth and at no time shall reins be
carried more than a slight hand movement from the horse’s mouth.
J. Basic Position: Rider should sit in the saddle with legs hanging straight and slightly forward to
stirrups. The stirrups should be just short enough to allow heels to be lower than toes. Body
should always appear comfortable, relaxed and flexible. Feet may be placed home in the stirrups
with boot heels touching the stirrups or may be placed less deep in the stirrups. Riding with toes
only in the stirrups will be penalized.
K. Position in Motion: Rider should sit the jog and not post. At the lope he or she should be
close to the saddle. All movements of horse should be governed by the use of imperceptible
aids. Exaggerated shifting of the rider’s weight is not desirable. Moving of the lower legs of
riders who are short shall not be penalized.
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REINING Each contestant will perform the required pattern individually and separately. To rein a horse is
not only to guide him but also to control his every movement. The best reined horse should be
willfully guided or controlled with little or no apparent resistance and dictated to completely. Any
movement on his own must be considered a lack of control. All deviations from the exact written
pattern must be considered a lack of control, or temporary loss of control, and therefore faulted
according to severity of deviation. Credit will be given for smoothness, finesse, attitude, quickness
and authority in performing the various maneuvers while using controlled speed. A horse going
off pattern is disqualified.
A. Scoring will be on the basis of 0-Infinity, with 70 denoting an average performance.
B. The following will result in no score:
1. Abuse of an animal in the show arena and/or evidence that an act of abuse has occurred
prior to or during the exhibition of a horse in competition
2. Use of illegal equipment, including wire on bits, bosals or curb chains
3. Use of illegal, bits, bosals or curb chains; when using a snaffle bit, optional curb strap is
acceptable, however curb chains are not acceptable
4. Use of tack collars, tie downs or nose bands
5. Use of whips or bats
6. Use of any attachment which alters the movement of or circulation to the tail Failure to
provide horse and equipment to the appropriate judge for inspection
7. Disrespect or misconduct by the exhibitor
C. A rider may untangle excess rein, where excess rein may prevent the rider from continuing the
pattern, where said excess can be straightened without affecting the performance of the horse,
during hesitations, or when settling a horse; rider’s free hand may be used to hold romal in
normal fashion.
D. The following will result in a score of 0 or disqualification:
1. Use of more than index or first finger between reins
2. Use of two hands (Hackamore classes designated for two hands) or changing hands
3. Failure to complete pattern as written
4. Performing the maneuvers other than in specified order
5. The inclusion of maneuvers not specified, including, but not limited to:
a. Backing more than 2 strides
b. Turning more than 90 degrees
6. Equipment failure that delays completion of pattern, including dropping a rein that
contacts the ground while horse is in motion.
7. Balking or refusal of command where pattern is delayed
8. Running away or failing to guide where it becomes impossible to discern whether the
entry is on pattern
9. Jogging in excess of one-half circle or one-half the length of the arena
10. Overspins of more than 1/4 turn
11. Fall to the ground by horse or rider
Neither a No Score nor a 0 are eligible to place in the class.
E. The following will result in a reduction of five points:
1. Spurring in front of cinch
2. Use of either hand to instill fear or praise
3. Holding saddle with either hand
4. Blatant disobediences including kicking, biting, bucking, rearing and striking
F. The following will result in a reduction of two points:
1. Break of gait
2. Freeze up in spins or rollbacks
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3. On walk in patterns, failure to stop or walk before executing a canter departure
4. On run-in patterns, failure to be in a canter prior to the first marker
5. If a horse does not completely pass the specified marker before initiating a stop position
G. Starting or performing circles or eights out of lead will be judged as follows: Each time a horse is
out of lead, a judge is required to deduct one point. The penalty for being out of lead is
accumulative, and the judge will deduct one penalty point for each quarter of the circumference
of a circle or any part thereof that a horse is out of lead. A judge is required to penalize a horse
one-half point for a delayed change of lead by one stride.
H. Deduct 1/2 point for starting circle at a jog or exiting rollbacks at a jog up to two strides. Jogging
beyond two strides, but less than 1/2 circle or 1/2the length of the arena, deduct two points.
I. Deduct 1/2 point for over or under spinning up to one-eighth (1/8) of a turn; deduct one (1) point
for over or under spinning from one-eighth to one-fourth (1/8 to 1/4) turn.
J. A 1/2 point penalty deduction will be given for failure to remain a minimum of 20 feet (6 meters)
from the wall or fence when approaching a stop and/or rollback.
K. In patterns requiring a run-around, failure to be on the correct lead when rounding the end of the
arena will be penalized as follows: for 1/2 the turn or less, one (1) point; for more than 1/2 turn,
two (2) points.
L. Faults against the horse to be scored accordingly, but not to cause disqualification:
1. Opening mouth excessively when wearing bit
2. Excessive jawing, opening mouth or head raising on stop
3. Lack of smooth, straight stop on haunches-bouncing or sideways stop
4. Refusing to change leads
5. Anticipating signals
6. Stumbling
7. Backing sideways
8. Knocking over markers
M. Faults against the rider to be scored accordingly, but not to cause disqualification:
1. Losing stirrup
2. Failure to run circles or figure eights within the markers is not considered a fault
depending on arena conditions and size; however, failure to go beyond markers on
rollbacks and stops is considered a fault.
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REINING PATTERN
NUMBER 1
A. Run at speed to the far end of the arena past the end marker and do a left rollback - no
hesitation.
B. Run to the opposite end of the arena past the end marker and do aright rollback - no hesitation.
C. Run past the center marker and do a sliding stop. Back up to center of the arena or at least 10
feet. Hesitate.
D. Complete four spins to the right.
E. Complete four and one-quarter spins to the left so that horse is facing left wall or fence.
Hesitate.
F. Beginning on the left lead, complete three circles to the left; the first circle large and fast; the
second circle small and slow; the third circle large and fast. Change leads at the center of the
arena.
G. Complete three circles to the right; the first circle large and fast; the second circle small and
slow; the third circle large and fast. Change leads at the center of the arena.
H. Begin a large fast circle to the left, but do not close this circle. Run straight up the right side
of the arena past the center marker and do a sliding stop at least 20 feet from wall or fence.
Hesitate to demonstrate the completion of the pattern.
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REINING PATTERN
NUMBER 2
Beginning at the center of the arena facing the left wall or fence.
A. Beginning on the right lead, complete three circles to the right: the first circle small and
slow; the next two circles large and fast.
B. Change leads at the center of the arena. Complete three circles to the left: the first circle
small and slow; the next two circles large and fast. Change leads at the center of the arena.
C. Continue around previous circle to the right. At the top of the circle, rundown the middle to the
far end of the arena past the end marker and do a right rollback - no hesitation.
D. Run up the middle to the opposite end of the arena past the end marker and do a left rollback - no
hesitation.
E. Run past the center marker and do a sliding stop. Back up to the center of the arena or at least
10 feet (3 meters). Hesitate.
F. Complete four spins to the right.
G. Complete four spins to the left. Hesitate to demonstrate the completion of the pattern
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REINING PATTERN
NUMBER 3
A. Beginning, and staying at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the walls or fence, lope straight up the
left side of the arena, circle the top end of the arena, run straight down the opposite or right side
of the arena past the center marker and do a left rollback - no hesitation.
B. Continue straight up the right side of the arena staying at least 20 feet(6 meters) from the
walls or fence, circle back around the top of the arena, run straight down the left side of the
arena past the center marker and do a right rollback - no hesitation.
C. Continue up the left side of the arena to the center marker. At the center marker, the horse
should be on the right lead. Guide the horse to the center of the arena on the right lead and
complete three circles to the right: the first two circles large and fast; the third circle small and
slow. Change leads at the center of the arena.
D. Complete three circles to the left: the first two circles large and fast; the third circle small and
slow. Change leads in the center of the arena.
E. Begin a large fast circle to the right but do not close this circle. Continue up the left side of the
arena staying at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the walls or fence, circle the top of the arena, run
straight down the opposite or right side of the arena past the center marker and do a sliding stop.
Back up at least 10 feet (3 meters). Hesitate.
F. Complete four spins to the right.
G. Complete four spins to the left. Hesitate to demonstrate completion of the pattern.
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REINING PATTERN
NUMBER 4
Beginning at the center of the arena facing the left wall or fence.
A. Beginning on the right lead, complete three circles to the right: the first two circles large and fast;
the third circle small and slow. Stop at the center of the arena.
B. Complete four spins to the right. Hesitate.
C. Beginning on the left lead, complete three circles to the left: the first two circles large and fast;
the third circle small and slow. Stop at the center of the arena.
D. Complete four spins to the left. Hesitate.
E. Beginning on the right lead, run a large fast circle to the right, change leads at the center of the
arena, run a large fast circle to the left, and change leads at the center of the arena.
F. Continue around previous circle to the right. At the top of the circle, run down the middle to the
far end of the arena past the end marker and do a right rollback - no hesitation.
G. Run up the middle to the opposite end of the arena past the end marker and do a left rollback - no
hesitation.
H. Run past the center marker and do a sliding stop. Back up to the center of the arena or at least
10 feet (3 meters). Hesitate to demonstrate completion of the pattern.
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REINING PATTERN
NUMBER 5
Beginning at the center of the arena facing the left wall or fence.
A. Beginning on the left lead, complete three circles to the left: the first two circles large and
fast; the third circle small and slow. Stop at the center of the arena.
B. Complete four spins to the left. Hesitate.
C. Beginning on the right lead, complete three circles to the right: the first two circles large and
fast; the third circle small and slow. Stop at the center of the arena.
D. Complete four spins to the right. Hesitate.
E. Beginning on the left lead, run a large fast circle to the left, change leads at the center of the
arena, run a large fast circle to the right, and change leads at the center of the arena.
F. Continue around previous circle to the left but do not close this circle. Run up the right side
of the arena past the center marker and do aright rollback at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the
wall or fence – no hesitation.
G. Continue around previous circle but do not close this circle. Run up the left side of the arena
past the center marker and do a left roll back at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the wall or fence
- no hesitation.
H. Continue back around previous circle but do not close this circle. Run up the right side of the
arena past the center marker and do a sliding stop at least 20 feet (3 meters) from the wall or
fence. Back up at least 10 feet (3 meters). Hesitate to demonstrate completion of the pattern.
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WESTERN RIDING
A. Western Riding is an event where the horse is judged on quality of gaits, lead changes at the lope,
response to the rider, manners and disposition. The horse should perform with reasonable speed
and be sensible, well-mannered, free and easy moving.
B. Credit shall be given for and emphasis placed on smoothness, even cadence of gaits (starting and
finishing pattern with the same cadence), and the horse's ability to change leads precisely, easily
and simultaneously both hind and front at the center point between markers. In order to have
balance, with quality lead changes, the horse’s head and neck should be in a relaxed, natural
position, with his poll level with or slightly above the level of the withers. He should not carry
his head behind the vertical, giving the appearance of intimidation, or be excessively nosed out,
giving a resistant appearance. The horse should have a relaxed head carriage showing response to
the rider's hands, with a moderate flexion at the poll. Horses may be ridden with light contact or
on a reasonably loose rein. The horse should cross the log both at the jog and the lope without
breaking gait or radically changing stride.
C. The judge will select one of the four patterns to be performed. The judge is responsible for the
pattern being correctly set.
D. On the pattern:
1. The eight small circles represent pylon markers, which are recommended. These should
be separated by a uniform measured distance of not less than 30 feet nor more than 50
feet on the sides with five markers (See diagram). In pattern one, the three markers on the
opposite side should be set adjacent to the appropriate markers. It is recommended that
markers be set a minimum of 15 feet from the fence with 50 to 80 foot width in the
pattern, as the arena permits.
2. A solid log or pole should be used and be a minimum of 8 feet in length.
3. The long serpentine line indicates the direction of travel and gaits at which the horse is to
move. The shaded area represents the lead changing area between the markers. The
dotted line (....) indicates walk, the dash line (——) jog, and the solid line (___) lope.
E. Scoring will be on a basis of 0-100, with 70 denoting an average performance.
1. Scoring guidelines to be considered: points will be added or subtracted from the
maneuvers on the following basis, ranging from plus 1.5 to minus 1.5: - 1.5 extremely
poor, -1 very poor, -.5 poor, 0 average, +5 good, +1 very good, +1.5 excellent. Maneuver
scores are to be determined independently of penalty points.
F. A contestant shall be penalized each time the following occur:
Five points
1. Out of lead beyond the next designated change area (Note: failures to change, including
cross-cantering. Two consecutive failures to change would result in two five-point
penalties.)
2. Blatant disobedience including kicking out, biting and bucking
Three points
1. Not performing the specific gait (jog or lope) or stopping when called for in the pattern,
within 10 feet of the designated area
2. Break of gait at the lope
3. Simple change of leads
4. Out of lead at or before the marker before the designated change area or out of lead at or
after the marker after the designated change area
5. Additional lead changes anywhere in pattern (except when correcting an extra change or
incorrect lead)
6. In pattern one and three failure to start the lope within 30 feet(9 meters) after crossing the
log at the jog
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7. Break of gait at walk or jog for more than two strides
One point
1. Break of gait at walk or jog up to two strides
2. Hitting or rolling log
3. Out of lead more than one stride either side of the center point and between the markers
4. Splitting the log (log between the two front or the two hind feet) at the lope.
One-half point
1. Tick or light touch of log
2. Hind legs, skipping or coming together during lead change
3. Non-simultaneous lead change (front to hind or hind to front)
Disqualified - 0 score - Horses that received a Zero score are disqualified at the district show.
1. Illegal equipment
2. Willful abuse
3. Off course
4. Knocking over markers
5. Completely missing log
6. Major refusal - stop and back 2 strides or 4 steps with front legs
7. Major disobedience - rearing, schooling
8. Failure to start lope prior to end cone in pattern #1 and #3
9. Four or more simple lead changes and/or failures to change leads.
Credits
1. Changes of leads, hind and front simultaneously
2. Change of lead near the center point of the lead change area
3. Accurate and smooth pattern
4. Even pace throughout
5. Easy to guide and control with rein and leg
6. Manners and disposition
7. Conformation and fitness
G. The following characteristics are considered faults and should be judged accordingly in
maneuver scores.
1. Opening mouth excessively
2. Anticipating signals or early lead changes
3. Stumbling
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WESTERN RIDING PATTERN 1
A. Walk & jog over log
B. Transition to left lead lope & lope around end
C. First line change
D. Second line change
E. Third line change
F. Fourth line change & lope around the end of arena
G. First crossing change
H. Second crossing change
I. Lope over log
J. Third crossing change
K. Fourth crossing change
L. Lope up the center, stop & back
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WESTERN RIDING PATTERN II
A. Walk, transition to jog, jog over log
B. Transition to left lead lope
C. First crossing change
D. Second crossing change
F. Third crossing change
G. Circle & first line change
H. Second line change
I. Third line change
J. Fourth line change & circle
K. Lope log
L. Lope, stop & back
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WESTERN RIDING PATTERN III
A. Walk, transition to jog, jog over log
B. Transition to left lead
C. First crossing change
D. Second crossing change
E. First line change
F. Second line change
G. Third line change
H. Fourth line change
I. Lope over log
J. Third crossing change
K. Fourth crossing change
L. Lope up center, stop & back
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WESTERN RIDING PATTERN IV
1. Walk, transition to jog, jog over log
2. Transition to the lope, on the right lead
3. First line change
4. Second line change
5. Third line change
6. Fourth line change
7. First crossing change
8. Second crossing change
9. Third crossing change
10. Lope over log
11. Lope, Stop & back
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OPEN TRAIL
A. This class will be judged on the performance of the horse over obstacles, with emphasis on
manners, response to the rider, and quality of movement. Credit will be given to horses
negotiating the obstacles with style and some degree of speed, providing correctness is not
sacrificed. Horses should receive credit for showing attentiveness to the obstacles and the
capability of picking their own way through the course when obstacles warrant it, and willingly
responding to the rider's cues on more difficult obstacles.
B. Open to all horses and ponies. Standard tack and attire for the appropriate division.
Hands on reins may be changed. No tie-downs or martingales are allowed.
C. Horse shall be penalized for any unnecessary delay while approaching or negotiating the
obstacles. Horses with artificial appearance over obstacles should be penalized.
D. Horses must not be required to work on the rail. The course must be designed, however, to
require each horse to show the three gaits (walk, jog, lope) somewhere between obstacles as a
part of its work and quality of movement and cadence should be considered as part of the
maneuver score. Gait between obstacles shall be at the discretion of the judge.
E. The course to be used must be posted at least one hour before scheduled starting time of the
class.
F. Suggested scoring will be on the basis of 0-infinity, with 70 denoting an average performance.
Each obstacle will receive an obstacle score that should be added or subtracted from 70 and is
subject to a penalty that should be subtracted. Each obstacle will be scored on the following
basis, ranging from a plus 2 to a minus 2; - 2extremely poor, -1 very poor, - 1/2 poor, 0 correct,
+1/2 good, +1 very good, + 2 excellent. Obstacle scores are to be determined and assessed
independently of penalty points. Penalties should be assessed per occurrence as follows:
G. The following deductions will result:
0 - SCORE
1. Use of more than one finger between reins
2. Use of two hands (exception in Snaffle Bit or Hackamore classes designated for two
hands) or changing hands on reins: except for junior horses shown with hackamore or
snaffle bit, only one hand maybe used on the reins, except that it is permissible to
change hands to work an obstacle.
3. Performing the obstacles other than in specified order
4. No attempt to perform an obstacle
5. Equipment failure that delays completion of pattern
6. Touching the horse on the neck to lower the head, or use of free hand to instill fear or
praise
7. Fall to the ground by horse or rider
2 POINT
1. Each tick of log, pole, cone or obstacle
1 POINT
• Each hit of or stepping on a log, pole, cone or obstacle
• Break of gait at walk or jog for two strides or less
• Skipping over or failing to step into required space
• Split pole in lope-over
3 POINTS
• Break of gait at walk or jog for more than 2 strides
• Out of lead or break of gait at lope (except when correcting an incorrect lead)
• Knocking down an elevated pole, cone, barrel, plant obstacle, or severely disturbing an
obstacle
5 POINTS
• Dropping slicker or object required to be carried on course
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• First refusal, balk or attempting to evade an obstacle by shying or backing more
than two strides away
5 POINTS (PLUS ENTRY CANNOT PLACE OVER ANOTHER ENTRY THAT
COMPLETES THE COURSE CORRECTLY):
• Stepping outside the confines of: falling or jumping off an obstacle (back thru, bridge,
side pass, box, water box)
• Loss of control or letting go of gate
• Blatant disobedience (kicking out, bucking, rearing, striking)
• Riding outside designated boundary marker of the course
• Failure to ever demonstrate correct lead or gait, if designated
• Failure to enter, exit or work obstacle from correct side or direction
• Failure to complete obstacle
• Failure to perform correct line of travel within or between obstacles
• Second refusal, balk, or attempting to evade an obstacle by shying or backing more
than two strides away
H. Management, when setting courses, should keep in mind that the idea is not to trap a horse or
eliminate it by making an obstacle too difficult. All courses and obstacles are to be constructed
with safety in mind so as to eliminate any accidents. If difficult courses are set, junior trail should
be less difficult. When the distances and spaces are measured between all obstacles, the inside
base to inside base measurement of each obstacle considering the normal path of the horse
should be the measuring point. Enough space must be provided for a horse to jog [at least 30 feet
(9 meters)] and lope [at least 50 feet (15 meters)] for the judges to evaluate these gaits.
I. If disrupted, the course shall be reset after each horse has worked. If a combination of
obstacles is used, the course cannot be reset until the contestant finishes the entire course
regardless of where any disruption occurs.
J. At least six obstacles must be used, three of which must be from the mandatory list of
obstacles and at least three different others selected from the list of optional obstacles.
K. Mandatory obstacles:
1. Opening, passing through and closing gate. (Losing control of gate is to be penalized.)
Use a gate that will not endanger horse or rider. If the gate has a metal, plastic or wooden
support bar under the opening, contestants must work the gate moving forward through it.
2. Ride over at least four logs or poles. These can be in a straight line, curved, zigzag or
raised. The space between the logs is to be measured, and the path the horse is to take
should be the measuring point. Trot-overs and lope-overs cannot be elevated in novice
classes. All elevated elements must be placed in a cup, notched block or otherwise
secured so they cannot roll. The height should be measured from the ground to the top of
the element. Spacing for walkovers, trot-overs and lope-overs should be as follows or
increments thereof.
a. The spacing for walkovers shall be 20 inches to 24 inches (40 cm to 60 cm) and may
be elevated to 12 inches (30cm). Elevated walkovers should be set at least 22 inches
(55 cm) apart.
b. The spacing for trot-overs shall be 3 feet to 3 feet 6 inches (90 cm - 105 cm) and may
be elevated to 8 inches (20 cm).
c. The spacing for lope-overs shall be 6 feet to 7 feet (1.8 - 2.1meters) or increments
thereof, and may be elevated to 8inches (20 cm).
3. Backing obstacles to be spaced a minimum of 28 inches (70 cm). If elevated, 30 inches
(75 cm) spacing is required. Entrants cannot be asked to back over a stationary object
such as a wooden pole or metal bar.
a. Back through and around at least three markers.
b. Back through L, V, U, straight or similar shaped course. May be elevated no more
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than 24 inches (60 cm).
L. Optional obstacles, but not limited to:
1. Water hazard (ditch or small pond). No metal or slick bottom boxes will be used.
2. Serpentine obstacles at walk or jog. Spacing to be minimum 6 feet (1.8 meters) for jog.
3. Carry object from one part of arena to another. (Only objects that reasonably might be
carried on a trail ride may be used.)
4. Ride over wooden bridge. (Suggested minimum width shall be 36inches (90 cm) wide
and at least 6 feet long). Bridge should be sturdy, safe and negotiated at a walk only.
5. Put on and remove slicker.
6. Remove and replace materials from mailbox.
7. Side pass [may be elevated to 12 inches (30 cm) maximum].
8. An obstacle consisting of four logs or rails, each 5 feet to 7 feet (1.5 to 2 meters) long,
laid in a square. Each contestant will enter the square by riding over log or rail as
designated. When all four feet are inside the square, rider should execute a turn, as
indicated, and depart.
9. Any other safe and negotiable obstacle that could reasonably be expected to be
encountered on a trail ride and meets the approval of the judge may be used.
10. A combination of two or more of any obstacle is acceptable.
M. Unacceptable obstacles:
1. Tires
2. Animals
3. Hides
4. PVC pipe
5. Dismounting
6. Jumps
7. Rocking or moving bridges
8. Water box with floating or moving parts
9. Flames, dry ice, fire extinguisher, etc.
10. Logs or poles elevated in a manner that permits such to roll
11. Ground ties
N. The judge must walk the course and has the right and duty to alter the course in any manner. The
judge may remove or change any obstacle he deems unsafe or non-negotiable. If at any time a
trail obstacle is deemed to be unsafe by the judge, it shall be repaired or removed from the course.
If it cannot be repaired and horses have completed the course, the score for that obstacle shall be
deducted from all previous works for that class.
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HUNTER DIVISION
1. ATTIRE
Hard hats with a fastened chin strap are required for all Hunter Division classes. (Harness type
of hat required over fences.)Helmets must be worn at all times in the arena. Clothing must be
neat, clean and appropriate for Hunter classes.
Exhibitors should wear coats of any tweed or melt on (conservative wash jackets in season),
britches in traditional shades of buff, gray, rust, beige or canary (jodhpurs included) high
English boots or Jodhpur boots. Dark blue, brown or black hunting cap and stock tie or
chokers are required. Unroweled spurs, crops or bats are optional. Hair must be neat and/or
contained as in net or braid.
2. TACK
Clean English forward hunting or dressage saddles are required. Saddles may have suede seat
and/or inserts on the skirts. An English snaffle (no shank), kimberwick, pelham and/or full
bridle (with two reins), all with caves on nosebands and plain leather brow bands, must be
used. In reference to mouthpieces, nothing may protrude below the mouthpiece (bar). Solid
and broken mouthpieces may have a port no higher than 1-1/2 inches. On broken mouthpieces
only, connecting rings of 1-1/4 inches or less in diameter or connecting flat bar of 3/8 to 3/4
inches(measured top to bottom with a maximum length of 2 inches) which lies flat in the
horse’s mouth, is acceptable. All mouthpieces must be a minimum of 5/16 inches in diameter
snaffles to be measured 1 inch in from the cheek or ring. Smooth round, slow twist,
corkscrew, single twisted wire, double twisted wire mouthpieces and straight bar or solid
mouthpieces with a maximum of 1-1/2 inches high ports are allowed. In the Jumping class
only, mechanical hackamores may be used. Bits of any style (pelham, snaffle, kimberwick)
featuring mouthpieces with cathedrals, donuts, prongs, edges or rough, sharp material shall be
cause for elimination. If a curb bit is used, the chain must be at least 1/2 inches in width and
be flat against the jaw of the horse as illustrated in the drawings.
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Unroweled spurs, crops, bats, gloves or English breastplate and braiding of mane and/or tail in
Hunt style are optional. Boots of any description on the horse, draw reins and roweled spurs
are prohibited. Standing martingales are allowed in the working hunter class. The judge will
have the authority to remove or alter any piece of equipment that is severe or would give a
horse an unfair advantage.
HUNTER SHOWMANSHIP TACK
A. Horses shall be shown in equipment appropriate for their breed.
B. Exhibitor may choose to show in saddle seat or hunt seat attire but both the exhibitor and the
horse must have the same type of attire.
C. Hunter attire may include either a halter or bridle. All bridles must have a cavesson noseband.
No dropped nose bands (noseband below the bit) are allowed in any classes.
SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER
Proper English attire is required. Some type of headgear is required. Only the showman is to be
judged. The horse is merely a prop to demonstrate the ability and preparation of the exhibitor.
The ideal showmanship performance consists of a poised, confident, neatly attired exhibitor
leading a well-groomed horse that performs the requested pattern with promptness, smoothness
and precision. Listed below are the points on which showmanship is to be judged.
A. APPEARANCE OF THE HORSE
1. The horse’s body condition and overall fitness should be assessed. The coat should be
clean, well-brushed and in good condition. The mane, tail and forelocks may not contain
ornaments, but may be braided or banded. The bridle path, eyebrows and long hair on the
head and legs may be clipped.
2. Hooves should be properly trimmed and, if shod, shoes must be fitted correctly and
clinched neatly. Hooves must be clean.
3. Tack should fit properly, be neat and in good repair. No whips will be allowed in the show
ring.
B. POSITION OF THE EXHIBITOR
1. The exhibitor should stand and move in a straight, natural, upright manner and avoid
excessive, unnatural or animated body positions. The exhibitor must lead on the horse’s left
side holding the lead in the right hand with the tail of the lead loosely held in the exhibitor's
left hand unless asked to do otherwise by the judge. The excess lead should never be tightly
coiled, rolled or folded. When leading, the exhibitor should be positioned between the eye and
the midpoint of the horse's neck.
2. Both arms should be bent at the elbow with the elbows held close to the exhibitor's side and in
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a natural position. Height of the arms may vary with size of the exhibitor and size of the
horse, but the arms should never be locked.
3. When executing a turn, the exhibitor should turn and face the horse’s head and have the horse
move away from him/her.
4. When executing a back, the exhibitor should turn from leading to face toward the rear with
the right hand extended across the exhibitor's chest and walk forward beside the horse with
the horse backing.
5. When setting up for inspection, the exhibitor should stand in a position between the horse's
muzzle and eye, the exhibitor should never leave the horse's head. Exhibitors should maintain
a position that is safe for themselves and the judge. The exhibitor should not obstruct the
judge's view and should not crowd other exhibitors.
6. When moving from side to side, the exhibitor should use minimal steps and assume the
same position on the right side of the horse that he or she had on the left.
7. Leading, backing and initiating the set should be performed from the left side of the
horse.
C. PERFORMANCE
1. The horse should be led directly to and away from the judge and track briskly and
freely at the prescribed gait. The horse's head and neck should be in line with the
body.
2. The stop should be straight, prompt, smooth and responsive, with the horse's body
remaining straight. The horse should back up readily with the head and neck in
position as instructed.
3. The horse should be set up quickly with the feet squarely underneath the body. The
exhibitor does not have to reset a horse that stops square.
4. Exhibitor should be able to execute these additional maneuvers if required: push turn
to the right, fore hand turn to the left or right and sending the horse in a circle to the
left or right.
HUNTER UNDER SADDLE Horses are to be shown at a walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring. Horses are required to
back, but the judge may require, at his or her discretion, the backing of only the finalists in the
class. Emphasis shall be placed on actual suitability to purpose.
A. Horses are to be reversed to the inside (away from the rail). They may be required to reverse at
the walk or trot at the discretion of the judge, but shall not be asked to reverse the canter.
B. Horses are to back easily and stand quietly. Horses must be brought to a flat-footed walk before
changing gaits. Light contact with horse’s mouth is recommended. At the option of the judge, the
top horses may be required to gallop collectively one way of the ring but never more than 10 at
one time. At the hand gallop, the judge may ask the group to “halt” and stand quietly on a free
rein (loosened rein).
C. Walk: True and flat-footed for pleasure classes.
D. Trot: Brisk, smart, cadenced and balanced without loss of form. Smoothness more essential
than extreme speed. Extreme speed shall be penalized.
E. Canter: Smooth, collected and straight on both leads with the ability to push on if so required
in a hand gallop.
F. Hand Gallop: The hand gallop should be a brisk gallop with horses under control, after which
horses will pull up (not a sliding stop) and stand quietly on the rail for a few moments, before
being asked to line up for final inspection.
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HUNT SEAT EQUITATION Class Routine: The judge will ask each rider to work individually. These individual works will
be any of the maneuvers that the judge feels are necessary to determine the equitation ability of
the rider.
A. Individual work may be comprised of any of the following:
1. Back.
2. Gallop and pull up.
3. Figure eight at trot, demonstrating change of diagonals. At left diagonal, rider should be
sitting the saddle when left front leg is on the ground; at right diagonal, rider should be sitting
the saddle when right front leg is on the ground; when circling clockwise at the trot, rider
should be on left diagonal; when circling counterclockwise, rider should be on right diagonal.
4. Figure eight at canter on correct lead, demonstrating simple change of lead. (This is a change
whereby the horse is brought back into a walk or trot and restarted into a canter on the
opposite lead.) Figures to be commenced in center of two circles so that one change of lead is
shown.
5. Ride without stirrups.
6. Dismount and mount.
7. Figure eight at canter on correct lead, demonstrating flying change of lead.
8. Change lead down center of ring, demonstrating simple change of lead.
9. Execute serpentine at trot and/or canter on correct lead, demonstrating simple or flying
changes of lead. A series of left and right half circles off center of imaginary line where
correct diagonal or lead change must be shown.
10. Canter on the counter lead.
11. Half turn on forehand and/or a half turn on the haunches.
B. The judge must post the pattern he will ask for at least one hour prior to the commencing of the
class.
C. Judging of the individual work will begin at the indication of the judge.
D. Failure to complete the pattern will not be a disqualification but shall be scored accordingly.
E. The judge will use these individual works to determine the top riders, which he will call back
for rail work.
F. Those selected riders will be required to work on the rail at the discretion of the judge.
G. The Equitation class is to determine the riding ability of the rider and the judge will bear
this in mind at all times.
H. Mounting and Dismounting: To mount, take up reins in left hand and place hand on withers.
Grasp stirrup leather with right hand and insert left foot in stirrup and mount. To dismount,
rider may either step down or slide down. The size of the rider must be taken into
consideration.
I. Hands: Hands should be over and in front of the horse’s withers, knuckles thirty degrees
inside the vertical, hands slightly apart and making a straight line from horse’s mouth to
rider’s elbow. Method of holding reins is optional and bight of reins may fall on either side.
However, all reins must be picked up at the same time.
J. Basic Position: The eyes should be up and shoulders back. Toes should be at an angle best suited
to rider’s conformation, ankles flexed in, heels down, calf of leg in contact with horse and slightly
behind girth. Iron maybe either on toe, ball or “home.”
K. Position in Motion: At the walk and slow trot, body should be vertical; posting trot, inclined
forward; center, halfway between the posting trot and the walk; galloping and jumping, same
inclination as the posting trot.
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WORKING HUNTER A. Exhibitors must enter at the district level to show at the state show.
B. Qualification for the state show is not required at the district level.
C. No horses will be allowed to practice jump over the official course. Exhibitors will be allowed to
walk the course prior to the start of the class. Practice jumps will be made available in Outdoor
Arena.
D. Horses will be judged on performance, manners, hunting pace, style of jumping, way of moving
and suitability for actual use in the hunting field.
E. All horses must be serviceably sound. Horses must be placed on performance before
consideration for soundness. Finalists will be jogged in hand past the judge for soundness in
order of performance. Any horse showing lameness, broken wind or impairment of vision shall
be refused an award at the judge’s discretion.
F. Each horse will individually negotiate a course consisting of at least four jumps with a minimum
of two obstacles. One change of direction is recommended. The course diagram must be posted
one hour before the class is called. The judging will start when the horse enters the arena and
ends when the horse leaves the arena.
G. Fence heights will be the following:
Horses (over 14.2 hands)- 3 feet to 3 feet 6 inches.
Large ponies (over 13.2 hands and up to 14.2 hands)-2 feet 6 inches
Medium ponies (over 12.2 hands and up to 13.2 hands) 2 feet 3 inches
Small ponies (not to exceed 12.2 hands)- 2 feet
H. Obstacles may be selected from the following list but will not be limited to this list. Availability
will determine the type and variety of obstacles used at state show.
1. Brush
2. Post and rail
3. In and out (24-26 feet apart)
4. Gate
5. Chicken coop
6. Stone wall
7. Oxer (must not be square; it is recommended that the back element be 3 to 6 inches
higher)
I. Faults:
1. An even hunting pace is required for a good performance. Excessive speed, breaking
gaits, wrong leads, etc., will be penalized.
2. Jumping form and style will be considered. Unsafe jumping will be penalized,
regardless of whether the jump was cleared.
3. Light touches are not to be considered in the jumping but may be recorded for reference in
extremely close competition. Touching bush only on a brush jump is not to be scored as a
touch.
4. When a horse makes two faults at an obstacle, only the major fault on the top element will be
scored. Disobediences are accumulative and count in addition.
5. When an obstacle contains more than one jump, faults are scored on each jump.
6. In case of refusal or run out on an obstacle that contains more than one jump, entry may re-
jump previous as well as the remaining jump.
7. Three cumulative disobediences, a fall of horse and/or rider or going off course disqualifies the
entry. Dismissed contestants will exit promptly.
J. The following point system may be used in scoring working hunters:
1. Knock-downs:
a. With any part of horse’s body behind the stifle ............................ 4 faults
b. With any part of horse’s body in front of stifle.............................. 8 faults
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c. Of a standard of wing in jumping obstacle with any part of horse,
rider or equipment ......................................................................... 8 faults
d. When a horse touches an obstacle, causing a rail of an adjoining panel or wing to fall, it
shall not be construed as a knock-down.
2) Disobediences:
a. First refusal, run out, bolting on course, extra circle or showing an
obstacle to a horse ......................................................................... 8 faults
b. Second refusal, run out, bolting on course, extra circle or showing an
obstacle to a horse ......................................................................... 8 faults
c. Third refusal, run out, bolting on course, extra circle or showing
an obstacle to a horse…..…………………………………….….. Elimination
d. Jumping an obstacle before it is reset ........................................... Elimination
e. Bolting from ring ........................................................................... Elimination
f . Failure to keep proper course…………………………………. ... Elimination
g. Jumping an obstacle not included in course ........................... ...... Elimination
3) Falls:
a. Horse and/or rider falling in competition ...................................... Elimination
Equitation Over Fences
1. The rider’s performance and skills over fences are being judged in this class. Rider’s basic
position in the saddle; position and use of hands, legs and feet; ability to control and show the
horse and suitability of horse to rider are important; but rider’s skills and executing must be
considered.
2. Each rider shall perform a pattern consisting of at least six jumps. Three cumulative refusals
will cause elimination. Maximum fence height shall correspond to those listed in Working
Hunter rules.
3. Position: Same as Equitation on the Flat.
4. The judge will score each rider on his or her individual skills and execution of the pattern.
5. The final riders may be required to work on the rail to determine the final placings.
6. Fence heights will be the following:
Horses (over 14.2 hands)- 3 feet to 3 feet 6 inches.
Large ponies (over 13.2 hands and up to 14.2 hands)-2 feet 6 inches
Medium ponies (over 12.2 hands and up to 13.2 hands) 2 feet 3 inches
Small ponies (not to exceed 12.2 hands)- 2 feet
Dressage
APPOINTMENTS: All exhibitors are required to wear a properly fitted equestrian helmet with a
fastened harness the entire time the exhibitor is in the arena. ASTM/SEI helmets are
recommended. Exhibitors should wear a short riding coat of conservative color, with tie, choker
or stock tie, breechers or jodhpurs, boots or jodhpur boots. Gloves are preferred, but not required.
TACK: Any English type saddle (dressage, forward seat, flat or cut-back) may be used. A plain
snaffle bridle and a regular cavesson, a dropped noseband, a flash noseband (a combination of a
cavesson noseband and a dropped noseband attachment), crescent noseband or a crossed
noseband is required. The noseband must be made entirely of leather or leather like material. A
padded noseband is allowed. A snaffle bit with a smooth mouthpiece with a solid surface is
required. Twisted wire and roller bits are prohibited.
Martingales, bit guards, and gadgets (such as bearing, side, running, balancing reins, tongue tied
down, etc), any kind of boots (including “easy-boots”) or bandages (including tail bandages) and
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any form of blinkers, ear muffs or plugs, nose covers, seat covers, hoods are prohibited. Braiding
of the horse’s mane and tail is optional.
Spurs are optional and the shank may be either curved or straight. Straight shanks must point
directly back from the center of the spur. Curved shanks must point downward. A dressage whip
no longer than 43.3 inches including lash, is optional.
Execution and Judging of Tests: 1. The purpose is to test the rider and horse on the basic principles of dressage competition. The
object of dressage competition is the harmonious development of the physique and ability of
the horse making is calm, supple, loose and flexible, confident, attentive and keen, thus
achieving perfect understanding with its rider. See the USEF Rulebook (www.usef.org) for
further explanations of the general principals of dressage competition and the correct gaits and
movements.
2. The dressage test used will be selected annually.
3. Arena size may be either 20m X 40m or 20m X 60m.
4. Approximately 5 to 15 minutes will be allowed for each test. The specific time limit will be
based on the test selected.
5. A competitor who does not enter the arena within 45 seconds after the entry bell or whistle is
sounded for his ride shall be eliminated.
6. Tests may be called during the competition. If tests are announced it is the responsibility of
the competitor to arrange for a person to announce the test. Lateness and errors in announcing
the ride will not relieve the rider from “error penalties”. Announcing the test is limited to
reading the movement as it is written once only. However, the repetition of a reading of a
movement is acceptable if there is reason to doubt that the rider heard the original call.
7. The use of the voice in any way or clicking the tongue is a serious fault involving the
deduction of at least two marks from those that would otherwise have been awarded for the
movement where this occurred.
8. When a competitor makes an “error of the course” (takes the wrong turn, omits a movement,
etc.) the judge warns him by sounding the bell or whistle. The judge shows him, if necessary,
the point at which he must take up the test again and the next movement to be executed then
leaves him to continue by himself.
9. The score for each movement should first establish the fact of whether the movement is
performed insufficiently (4 or below) or sufficiently (5 or above). The scoring scales is:
10 – Excellent 4 – Insufficient
9 – Very Good 3 – Fairly Bad
8 – Good 2 – Bad
7 – Fairly Good 1 – Very Bad
6 – Satisfactory 0 – Not Executed
5 – Sufficient
10. In the case of a fall of horse and/or rider the competitor will not be eliminated. He will be
penalized by the effect of the fall on the execution of the movement being performed and also
in the Collective Marks.
11. If during the test (between the time of entry and the time of exit at A) the horse leaves the
arena (all four feet outside the fence or line marking the arena perimeter) the competitor is
elimination.
12. Resistance of the horse which prevents continuation of the test for longer than 20 seconds
results in elimination.
13. In case of ties the competitor with the highest marks received under Collective Marks shall be
declared the winner. When the scores for Collective Marks tie, the judge may be required to
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decide on the winner after review of both score sheets.
14. After the awards for a class have been presented, the judges’ score sheet will be given to the
competitor.
15. In most cases, it is acceptable for a competitor to enter and work in the perimeter area
surrounding the arena (not within the arena itself) immediately prior to their ride and after the
final salute of the previous competitor. OPEN TRAIL
A. This class will be judged on the performance of the horse over obstacles, with emphasis on
manners, response to the rider, and quality of movement. Credit will be given to horses
negotiating the obstacles with style and some degree of speed, providing correctness is not
sacrificed. Horses should receive credit for showing attentiveness to the obstacles and the
capability of picking their own way through the course when obstacles warrant it, and willingly
responding to the rider's cues on more difficult obstacles.
B. Open to all horses and ponies. Standard tack and attire for the appropriate division is required.
Hands on reins may be changed. No tie-downs or martingales.
C. Horse shall be penalized for any unnecessary delay while approaching or negotiating the
obstacles. Horses with artificial appearance over obstacles should be penalized.
D. Horses must not be required to work on the rail. The course must be designed, however, to
require each horse to show the three gaits (walk, jog, lope) somewhere between obstacles as a
part of its work and quality of movement and cadence should be considered as part of the
maneuver score. Gait between obstacles shall be at the discretion of the judge.
E. The course to be used must be posted at least one hour before scheduled starting time of the
class.
F. Suggested scoring will be on the basis of 0-infinity, with 70 denoting an average performance.
Each obstacle will receive an obstacle score that should be added or subtracted from 70 and is
subject to a penalty that should be subtracted. Each obstacle will be scored on the following
basis, ranging from plus 1 to minus 2; - 2 extremely poor, -1 very poor, -1/2 poor, 0 correct,
+1/2 good, +1 very good, + 2 excellent. Obstacle scores are to be determined and assessed
independently of penalty points. Penalties should be assessed per occurrence as follows:
G. The following deductions will result:
0 - SCORE
1. Use of more than one finger between reins
2. Use of two hands (exception in Snaffle Bit or Hackamore classes designated for two
hands) or changing hands on reins: except for junior horses shown with hackamore or
snaffle bit, only one hand maybe used on the reins, except that it is permissible to
change hands to work an obstacle.
3. Performing the obstacles other than in specified order
4. No attempt to perform an obstacle
5. Equipment failure that delays completion of pattern
6. Touching the horse on the neck to lower the head, or use of free hand to instill fear or
praise
7. Fall to the ground by horse or rider
2 POINT
1. Each tick of log, pole, cone or obstacle
1 POINT
• Each hit of or stepping on a log, pole, cone or obstacle
• Break of gait at walk or jog for two strides or less
• Skipping over or failing to step into required space
• Split pole in lope-over
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3 POINTS
• Break of gait at walk or jog for more than 2 strides
• Out of lead or break of gait at lope (except when correcting an incorrect lead)
• Knocking down an elevated pole, cone, barrel, plant obstacle, or severely disturbing an
obstacle
5 POINTS
• Dropping slicker or object required to be carried on course
• First refusal, balk or attempting to evade an obstacle by shying or backing more
than two strides away
5 POINTS (PLUS ENTRY CANNOT PLACE OVER ANOTHER ENTRY THAT
COMPLETES THE COURSE CORRECTLY):
• Stepping outside the confines of: falling or jumping off an obstacle (back thru, bridge,
side pass, box, water box)
• Loss of control or letting go of gate
• Blatant disobedience (kicking out, bucking, rearing, striking)
• Riding outside designated boundary marker of the course
• Failure to ever demonstrate correct lead or gait, if designated
• Failure to enter, exit or work obstacle from correct side or direction
• Failure to complete obstacle
• Failure to perform correct line of travel within or between obstacles
• Second refusal, balk, or attempting to evade an obstacle by shying or backing more
than two strides away
H. Management, when setting courses, should keep in mind that the idea is not to trap a horse or
eliminate it by making an obstacle too difficult. All courses and obstacles are to be constructed
with safety in mind so as to eliminate any accidents. If difficult courses are set, junior trail should
be less difficult. When the distances and spaces are measured between all obstacles, the inside
base to inside base measurement of each obstacle considering the normal path of the horse should
be the measuring point. Enough space must be provided for a horse to jog [at least 30 feet (9
meters)] and lope [at least 50 feet (15 meters)] for the judges to evaluate these gaits.
I. If disrupted, the course shall be reset after each horse has worked. If a combination of
obstacles is used, the course cannot be reset until the contestant finishes the entire course
regardless of where any disruption occurs.
J. At least six obstacles must be used, three of which must be from the mandatory list of
obstacles and at least three different others selected from the list of optional obstacles.
K. Mandatory obstacles:
1. Opening, passing through and closing gate. (Losing control of gate is to be penalized.)
Use a gate that will not endanger horse or rider. If the gate has a metal, plastic or wooden
support bar under the opening, contestants must work the gate moving forward through it.
2. Ride over at least four logs or poles. These can be in a straight line, curved, zigzag or
raised. The space between the logs is to be measured, and the path the horse is to take
should be the measuring point. Trot-overs and lope-overs cannot be elevated in novice
classes. All elevated elements must be placed in a cup, notched block or otherwise
secured so they cannot roll. The height should be measured from the ground to the top of
the element. Spacing for walkovers, trot-overs and lope-overs should be as follows or
increments thereof.
a. The spacing for walkovers shall be 20 inches to 24 inches (40 cm to 60 cm) and may
be elevated to 12 inches (30cm). Elevated walkovers should be set at least 22 inches
(55 cm) apart.
b. The spacing for trot-overs shall be 3 feet to 3 feet 6 inches (90 cm - 105 cm) and may
be elevated to 8 inches (20 cm).
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c. The spacing for lope-overs shall be 6 feet to 7 feet (1.8 - 2.1meters) or increments
thereof, and may be elevated to 8inches (20 cm).
3. Backing obstacles to be spaced a minimum of 28 inches (70 cm). If elevated, 30 inches
(75 cm) spacing is required. Entrants cannot be asked to back over a stationary object
such as a wooden pole or metal bar.
a. Back through and around at least three markers.
b. Back through L, V, U, straight or similar shaped course. May be elevated no more
than 24 inches (60 cm).
L. Optional obstacles, but not limited to:
1. Water hazard (ditch or small pond). No metal or slick bottom boxes will be used.
2. Serpentine obstacles at walk or jog. Spacing to be minimum 6 feet (1.8 meters) for jog.
3. Carry object from one part of arena to another. (Only objects that reasonably might be
carried on a trail ride may be used.)
4. Ride over wooden bridge. (Suggested minimum width shall be 36inches (90 cm) wide
and at least 6 feet long). Bridge should be sturdy, safe and negotiated at a walk only.
5. Put on and remove slicker.
6. Remove and replace materials from mailbox.
7. Side pass [may be elevated to 12 inches (30 cm) maximum].
8. An obstacle consisting of four logs or rails, each 5 feet to 7 feet (1.5 to 2 meters) long,
laid in a square. Each contestant will enter the square by riding over log or rail as
designated. When all four feet are inside the square, rider should execute a turn, as
indicated, and depart.
9. Any other safe and negotiable obstacle that could reasonably be expected to be
encountered on a trail ride and meets the approval of the judge may be used.
10. A combination of two or more of any obstacle is acceptable.
M. Unacceptable obstacles:
1. Tires
2. Animals
3. Hides
4. PVC pipe
5. Dismounting
6. Jumps
7. Rocking or moving bridges
8. Water box with floating or moving parts
9. Flames, dry ice, fire extinguisher, etc.
10. Logs or poles elevated in a manner that permits such to roll
11. Ground ties
N. The judge must walk the course and has the right and duty to alter the course in any manner. The
judge may remove or change any obstacle he deems unsafe or non-negotiable. If at any time a trail
obstacle is deemed to be unsafe by the judge, it shall be repaired or removed from the course. If it
cannot be repaired and horses have completed the course, the score for that obstacle shall be deducted
from all previous works for that class.
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SPEED DIVISION
1. ATTIRE
Clothing must be clean and neat. Exhibitors shall wear a western hat and cowboy boots. A
western style shoe with a minimum of 1 inch heel can be used. A minimum of a short-
sleeved shirt is required. The shirt must button or snap down the entire length of the shirt.
Pullovers are not acceptable as a substitute for the shirt. Spurs may be worn at the option of the
rider.
All riders are required to wear properly fitted equestrian headgear with fastened chin
harness (ASTM/SEI approved helmets)in all speed events (Barrel Racing, Pole Bending
and Stake Race). The helmet must remain securely fastened on the exhibitor the entire
time the exhibitor is in the arena. If the helmet falls off, is loosened or is taken off prior
to leaving the arena, the exhibitor will be disqualified. Helmets are acceptable and
encouraged in all classes. 2. TACK
Horses shall be shown in a stock or appropriate speed event saddle. Legal bits are defined as:
a. 8-1/2 inch maximum length shank. Shanks may be fixed or loose;
b. With regard to mouthpieces, bars must be round, oval, or egg shaped, smooth and
unwrapped metal of 5/16 to 3/4 inch in diameter, measured 1 inch from the cheek.
They may be inlaid, but must be smooth or latex wrapped. Nothing may protrude below
the mouthpiece (bar), such as extensions or prongs on solid mouthpieces. The
mouthpiece may be two or three pieces. A three piece, connecting ring of 1-1/4 inches
or less in diameter, or a connecting flat bar of 3/8 to 3/4 inches(measured top to bottom
with a maximum length of 2 inches),which lies flat in the horse’s mouth is acceptable.
d. The port must be no higher than 3-1/2 inches maximum, with rollers and covers
acceptable. Broken mouthpieces, half-breed and spades are standard.
e. Slip or gag bits and donut and flat polo mouthpieces are not acceptable in judged classes,
but are acceptable in speed events. Mechanical hackamores, tie downs, running martingales
and draw reins are acceptable in Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Stake Race, Roping, and
Ranch Division classes.
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POLE BENDING
POLE BENDING Pole bending is a timed event.
A. Each contestant will begin from a running start, and time shall begin and end as the horse's nose
crosses the line. A clearly visible starting line must be provided. An electronic timer or at least
two watches shall be used, with the time indicated by the electric timer or the average time of the
watches used by the official timers to be the official time.
B. The pole bending pattern is to be run around six poles. Each pole is to be 21 feet apart, and the
first pole is to be 21 feet from the starting line. Poles shall be set on top of the ground, 6 feet in
height, with no base more than 14 inches in diameter.
C. A horse may start either to the right or to the left of the first pole and then run the remainder of
the pattern accordingly.
D. Knocking over a pole shall carry a five-second penalty. Failure to follow the course shall
cause disqualification. A contestant may touch a pole with his or her hand in pole bending.
E. The helmet must remain securely fastened on the exhibitor's head the entire time the exhibitor is
in the arena. IF the helmet falls off or is taken off prior to leaving the arena, the exhibitor will be
disqualified.
F. In the event of a tie, the horse declared the winner in the runoff must re-run the pattern within two
seconds of its original time or the runoff must be held again. Penalty time will not apply to the
two-second rule, but will apply to the final runoff time.
G. The judge, at his/her discretion, may disqualify a contestant for excessive use of a bat, crop,
whip or rope in front of the cinch. No assistance, to either horse or rider, is permitted past the
arena gate.
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BARREL RACING Barrel racing is a timed event.
A. The course must be measured exactly according to diagram and cannot exceed these dimensions.
However, if the course is too large for the available space, the pattern should be reduced five
yards at a time until the pattern fits the arena. Adequate space must remain between barrels and
any obstacle. The distance from barrel number three to the finish line need not be reduced five
yards at a time if there is sufficient room for the horse to stop. When measuring the area for the
course, allow ample room for horses to complete turns and stop at the finish. It is recommended
there be at least 45 feet from the starting line to the end of the arena, at least 18 feet from barrels 1
and 2 to the fence and 36 feet from barrel 3 to the end of the arena.
B. Brightly colored 55-gallon steel drums with both ends in must be used. There shall be no
rubber or plastic barrels or barrel pads used.
C. Starting line markers or electric timers, when possible, shall be placed against the arena
fence. An electric timer or at least two watches shall be used, with the time indicated by the
electric timer or average time of the watches used by official timers to be the official time.
D. Timing shall begin as soon as the horse's nose reaches the starting line and will be stopped
when the horse's nose passes over the finish line.
E. The contestant is allowed a running start. At a signal from the starter, the contestant will run to
barrel number 1, pass to the left of it, and complete an approximately 360 degree turn around it;
then go to barrel number 2, pass to the right of it, and complete a slightly more than 360 degree
turn around it: then go to barrel number 3, pass to the right of it, and do another approximately
360 degree turn around it; then sprint to the finish line, passing between barrel 1 and 2. This
barrel course may also be run to the left. For example, the contestants will start to barrel number
2, turning left around this barrel, then to barrel number 1, turning to the right, then to barrel
number 3, turning again to the right, followed by the final sprint to the finish line.
F. Knocking over a barrel carries a five-second penalty. Failure to follow the course shall cause
disqualification. A contestant may touch the barrel with his or her hands in barrel racing.
G. The helmet must remain securely fastened on the exhibitor's head the entire time the exhibitor is
in the arena. IF the helmet falls off, is loosened or is taken off prior to leaving the arena, the
exhibitor will be disqualified.
H. The judge, at his or her discretion, may disqualify a contestant for excessive use of a bat,
crop, whip or rope in front of the cinch.
I. In the event of a tie, the horse declared the winner in the runoff must re-run the pattern within two
seconds of its original time or the runoff must be held again. Penalty time will not apply to the
two-second rule but will apply to the final runoff time.
J. No assistance, to either horse or rider, is permitted past the arena gate.
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BARREL RACING PATTERN
STAKE RACE
This is a timed event.
A. Timing shall begin as soon as the horse's nose reaches the starting line and will be stopped
when the horse's nose passes over the finish line.
B. The contestant is allowed a running start and may begin the run from either the left or right side
of the first pole. Start by crossing the center line again between the upright markers, turn around
the second pole, cross over the center line again between the markers, then around the first pole
and run back across the finish line.
C. The start and finish line is 20 feet wide and marked by two upright markers (10 feet on each side
of the center line and short enough so as to not interfere with the timer if one is used. Short pylons
or cones are recommended.) The first and second poles marking the centerline are each 40 feet
from the start and finish line, making them 80feet apart.
D. The helmet must remain securely fastened on the exhibitor's head the entire time the exhibitor is
in the arena. If the helmet falls off or is taken off prior to leaving the arena, the exhibitor will be
disqualified.
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E. Failure of a contestant to cross the start and finish line between the markers shall result in no
time.
F. Failure of contestant to cross over the center line between the markers before turning the first
pole and cross back over the centerline after turning the second pole shall result in no time.
G. If an upright marker or pole is knocked down, it shall result in no time.
H. No assistance, to either horse or rider, is permitted past the arena gate.
STAKE RACE PATTERN
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BREAKAWAY ROPING
This is a timed event with a 30-second time limit.
A. This event shall be performed following the same general rules as youth calf roping under the
usual common rodeo standards and conditions.
B. Horse must start from behind a barrier. A 10-second penalty will be added to the time for
breaking the barrier.
C. Two loops will be permitted. One or two ropes are to be tied to the saddle horn by a heavy
string (furnished by show management) in such a manner as to allow the rope to be released
from the horn when the calf reaches the end of the rope. A visible cloth or flag must be
attached to the end of the rope tied to the horn to make it easier for the flagger to see it break
free.
D. Should the roper desire to use a second loop, he may either recoil if carrying only one rope or
use a second rope tied to the saddle horn. If the second loop falls loose, it cannot be rebuilt.
E. The contestant may free his first rope from the horn after a miss, before getting his second loop
ready if he wishes.
F. The contestant shall receive no time should he break the rope from the horn by hand or touch the
rope or string after the catch is made. If the rope dallies or will not break free when the calf
reaches the end of it, the contestant will receive no time. No assistance is allowed in roping box.
G. Time will be called from drop of flag at barrier to the break of rope string from the saddle horn. A
legal catch is a loop that goes around the calf's head and draws up on any part of the body,
causing the rope to break from the saddle horn. Roping the calf without releasing the loop from
the hand is not permitted.
H. The contestant shall not attempt to rope the animal until the barrier flag has been dropped. Any
attempt by a contestant to position his horse behind the barrier, enabling the contestant to rope the
calf without leaving the barrier or box, shall be considered a disqualification.
I. Rope may not pass through bridle, tie-down, neck rope or any other device.
J. A judge may, at his discretion, use the ring steward and other show officials to assist as
barrier judges to help determine legal catches or any rule infractions.
K. It is recommended, whenever possible, that the judge be on horseback and flag the class.
L. Ropers are not allowed to practice roping in the barn after the roping classes have been
completed.
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TIE-DOWN ROPING
A. Contestant must catch calf, dismount, go down the rope, throw the calf by hand, cross and tie any
three legs.
B. If a calf is down when roper reaches it, calf must be stood on at least three feet and rethrown. If
roper’s hand is on calf when calf falls, calf is considered thrown by hand. Rope must stay on calf
until roper gets hand on calf. Tie must be finished with half hitch or “hooey.”
C. Tie must hold for five seconds after roper gives slack to calf and then must be passed by the field
judge. Roper will be disqualified if he touches calf after he signals the finish of the tie. No person
may touch the calf until the field judge evaluates the tie.
D. Any catch on any part of calf with rope will be considered legal.
E. If any part of barrier fails to work and such failure results in disadvantage to roper, roper may
request calf over, at discretion of barrier judge, if he declares himself immediately. Once calf
is roped at, no roper will receive calf over because of equipment failure. No assistance is
allowed in roping box.
F. A 10-second penalty will be added to the roper’s time for beating or breaking the barrier.
G. Two loops will be permitted in a limit of 30 seconds. Contestant has 30 seconds from barrier
break to throw two loops. Time is to continue up to a maximum of one minute if calf is roped
during the 30-secondroping time allotment. Should the roper desire to throw a second loop, he
may recoil rope or use second rope tied to the saddle. If a roper misses with two loops, he must
retire, and no time will be allowed. Roper must release loop from hand when calf is roped.
H. Contestant must adjust rope and reins in a manner that will prevent horse from dragging calf. If a
horse drags a calf, judges may stop horse, and roper may be disqualified.
I. If a tie comes loose or the calf gets to its feet before the tie has been examined and ruled a fair
one, roper will receive no time.
J. Types of bridles or other equipment used are optional choices of the contestant; however, officials
may prohibit use of any equipment they consider severe. Tack collars or tie downs with bare
metal in contact with any part of the horses body are prohibited. Neck ropes are required.
K. Jerk lines are permitted.
L. Ropers are not allowed to practice roping in the barn after the roping classes have been
completed.
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RANCH DIVISION
1. ATTIRE
Clothing must be clean and neat. Exhibitors shall wear a western hat and cowboy boots. A
western style shoe with a minimum of 1 inch heel can be used. A minimum of a short-
sleeved shirt is required. The shirt must button or snap down the entire length of the shirt.
Equitation shirts are acceptable. Pullovers are not acceptable as a substitute for the shirt. Spurs
and chaps may be worn at the option of the rider.
2. TACK
Horses shall be shown with a stock saddle. Silver equipment will not count over a good
working outfit. Legal bits are defined as:
a. 8-1/2 inch maximum length shank. Shanks may be fixed or loose;
b. With regard to mouthpieces, bars must be round, oval, or egg shaped, smooth and
unwrapped metal of 5/16 to 3/4 inch in diameter, measured 1 inch from the cheek.
They may be inlaid, but must be smooth or latex wrapped. Nothing may protrude below
the mouthpiece (bar), such as extensions or prongs on solid mouthpieces. The
mouthpiece may be two or three pieces. A three piece, connecting ring of 1-1/4 inches
or less in diameter, or a connecting flat bar of 3/8 to 3/4 inches(measured top to bottom
with a maximum length of 2 inches),which lies flat in the horse’s mouth is acceptable.
c. Horses six years of age and older must be ridden one handed with a shank bit.
d. The port must be no higher than 3-1/2 inches maximum, with rollers and covers
acceptable. Broken mouthpieces, half-breed and spades are standard.
e. Slip or gag bits and donut and flat polo mouthpieces are acceptable in the Ranch Division.
Mechanical hackamores, tie downs, running martingales and draw reins are allowed in
Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Stake Race, Roping, and Ranch Division classes.
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Examples of Illegal Bits
Hobbles and rope or riata are optional. The use of shoes other than standard horse shoes is
discouraged and may be penalized by the judge. The judge has the right to prohibit any equipment
that he considers severe or would give an exhibitor unfair advantage in showing his horse. No wire
curb, regardless of how taped, nor chin strap narrower than 1/2 inch, will be permitted. Chain curbs
are permissible but must be of the standard, flat variety; at least 1/2 inches in width and lie flat
against the jaw of the horse.
A hackamore may be used on horses five years old and younger. Hackamore means that a horse
will be ridden only with a flexible, braided rawhide braided or leather or rope bosal. Absolutely no
rigid material will be permitted under the jaws, regardless of how padded or covered. Horse hair
bosals are prohibited. Mechanical hackamores are prohibited except in ranch sorting and ranch
roping classes.
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a) Horses five years of age and younger may be shown in a conventional O or D ring snaffle
or rope bosal and ridden with two hands in all classes. When a snaffle is used, it must be a
smooth snaffle bit with a broken mouthpiece. A conventional O ring or D ring, with ring no
larger than 4 inches and no smaller than 2 inches, must be used. From the cheek to 1 inch in
from the cheek must be a minimum of 3/8 inch diameter, with a gradual decrease to the center
of the snaffle. Optional loose curb strap, leather or nylon, must be attached below the reins.
Standard leather or woven split reins are mandatory. Hair reins are not permitted with snaffle
bits.
b) A braided rawhide or leather bosal may be used in lieu of a snaffle bit. The bosal must be no
larger than 3/4 inch diameter at the cheek and a minimum of one finger space, approximately
3/4 inch, between the bosal and the nose. Absolutely no metal under the jaw or on the nose
band is allowed. The bosal should be properly fitted relative to the horse’s size and
conformation.
c) All entries shown in a conventional O or D ring snaffle or bosal must be ridden with both
hands on the reins, maintaining light contact with the horse’s mouth. The rider’s hands should
be carried near the pommel and no further than 4 inches out on either side of the saddle horn.
Riders’ hands must be steady with very limited movement. Riders’ hands should be visible to
the judge at all times.
d) A hackamore (including mechanical hackamores) or other bridles maybe used; however, the
judge may prohibit the use of bits or equipment he or she may consider severe.
1. Optional Equipment a) Hobbles attached to the saddle b) Protective boots, leg wraps and
bandages are allowed in working cow and ranch roping classes.
e) Tie downs for ranch roping (Note: these cannot have any bare metal in contact with the
horse's head.) f) Spurs must not be used forward of the cinch.
g) Judges will be encouraged to perform bit checks to ensure no illegal equipment is used.
h) Prohibited Equipment
a) Tack collars for roping.
STOCK HORSE PLEASURE
This class serves to measure the ability of the horse to be functional and a pleasure to ride
while being used as a means of conveyance from one western stock horse task to another. The horse
should be well-broke, relaxed, quiet, soft and cadenced at all gaits. The horse should be ridden on a
relatively loose rein with light contact and without requiring undue restraint. The horse should be
responsive to the rider and make all required transitions smoothly, timely and correctly. Horses shall
be shown individually at the walk, trot and lope in both directions. The trot and lope will be extended
in one direction only if called for in the pattern. Markers shall be setup to designate gait changes or
announced. The pleasure course shall be setup to make approximately one circle of the arena in each
direction. The pattern may be started either in the left or right direction. The pattern will include:
Walk, Trot, Lope, Stop and Reverse, Stop and Back and may include an Extended Trot and Lope.
The extended trot may be ridden with the rider either posting or standing in the stirrups to the
front of the saddle. Holding the saddle horn is permissible at this gait as might be done in open
terrain. When transitioning from the extended trot to the lope, it is permissible to take the horse back
a bit (collecting) before loping. The reverse may be executed in either direction.
Description of Ideal Pleasure Gaits—the ideal pleasure horse will have a level head carriage—
neither too high nor too low.
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Walk—a stock horse pleasure walk should be straight, square, flat footed, relaxed and should
move out freely with horse looking ahead
Trot—this gait should be a square two-beat diagonal trot. The trot should be steady, soft and
slow enough for riding long distances. Trots which are rough and hard to sit should be penalized.
Excessively slow and un-cadenced trots should also be penalized.
Extended Trot—the extended trot should show an evident lengthening of stride from the
regular trot with the same cadence that will cause an increase in speed. This trot should be level, flat
and steady with the appearance that the horse would hold this gait for an extended distance.
Lope—this gait should be a three beat gait that is cadenced, straight and steady and is
comfortable to ride over long distances.
Stop(from both lope and trot)—the horse should be in the correct stopping position—both
hocks engaged and stopping on the hindquarters.
Reverse—a horse should turn briskly and flat with front feet on the ground and holding an
inside rear pivot foot.
Extended Lope—this gait should be an obvious lengthening of stride from the previous lope,
be at the same cadence and cause an increase in speed while being under control.
Part of the evaluation of this class is on smoothness of transitions. There is no advantage to making
these transitions with cues that are imperceptible to a judge. To see these cues applied discretely and
the horse responding correctly could be a credit earning situation. All transitions should be smooth.
Please note the rules allow for a horse to be taken back (collected) a bit from the extended trot as the
horse moves into the lope. The transition from the extended lope down to the trot is very difficult to
achieve, however, a good stock horse will have to make this transition several times during a day’s
work. This transition is down to the normal or sitting trot not the extended trot. Therefore, an extra
cue to achieve this gait is expected. Horses that complete this total transition within three strides
calmly and obediently should be rewarded. Horses that bring the hocks together to go into a stopping
position should be penalized according to the magnitude of the error.
Scoring Stock Horse Pleasure - each gait, including transitions, will be scored from 1 – 10 with ½
points applicable. The scoring guide for each maneuver, including transitions, is as follows:
1-4 Points—Major faults—wrong lead, broken gait, lack of control, failure to perform requested gait, etc.
5 – 8 Points—Average quality of movement of gaits and transitions with some or no faults
9 – 10 Points—High quality mover that is functionally correct in all gaits and transitions well-mannered and responsive, soft and cadenced in all gaits.
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Stock Horse Pleasure Pattern
1. Walk
9. Walk
10. Stop, Backup & Exit Arena
2. Jog
8. Jog
3. Lope
5. Stop & Reverse
6. Walk
4. Jog7. Lope
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RANCH ROPING The idea of this class is show the ability of the horse and rider’s skill in handling cattle as if they were
doctoring injured or sick cattle. Cattle should be handled as calmly and slowly as possible. The
judge should not judge this class as if the cattle belonged to him or her. Entry does not have to
separate the cow from herd and should not receive credit for separation from herd. If the cow is
separated from the herd there should be no excessive running or cutting of the cow.
1. This is a judged event with a 2 minute time limit. There shall be a 30 second warning given
prior to the end of the run. The rope must be thrown and the contestant may rebuild and throw
an unlimited number of loops. No credit will be given for additional loops after a successful
catch of any part of the animal. The honda on the rope used must be of a breakaway design.
2. The arena for this event will be shortened with the addition of portable panels. The exhibition
area should be normal width of the arena (usually 100 to 150’) by 60’ – 75’. Horse and rider
must start from an entrance gate which will be opposite from where ten (10) calves/yearlings
are held as a herd with each bearing a number 0 - 9. A random draw will be used to select the
calf to be roped, which will be announced to the contestant when the horse enters the arena
gate.
3. The show committee will provide 2 herd holders. The sole duty of the herd holders is to settle
the cattle between runs.
4. The contestant must make a legal catch (both horns, half head or around the neck) of the
designated calf and dally up. When the calf breaks free from the honda, the Flag Judge will
signal the end of the run.
5. Scoring will be on the basis of 0 to 100, with 70 denoting an average performance.
6. Each maneuver will be scored from a plus three to minus three in ½ point increments.
Ability to sort
Rating
Stopping
Ability to rope out of the herd without disturbing other cattle
Dallying
7. Penalties
A. Ten (10) point penalty
(1) Roping any portion of the cow other than the head/neck.
B. Five (5) point penalty
(1) Multiple loop run (penalty may be assessed for each rebuild with a maximum
of 15 points taken)
(2) Loss of cow (re-cut in the herd)
(3) Excessive running/scattering of the herd
(4) Blatant disobedience including kicking, biting, rearing or striking
C. Three (3) point penalty
(1) Holding cut too long without roping
D. One (1) point penalty
(1) Loss of working advantage
E. Zero (0) score / DQ
(1) Running into or over cattle
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(2) Schooling
(3) Whipping or hitting horse with rope
(4) Thrown from horse
(5) Fall to ground
(6) Loss of rope
(7) Bucking
(8) Roping wrong cow
(9) Roping more than 1 cow with the same loop
RANCH TRAIL
1. This class is designed to show the horse’s ability to navigate and cope with the various
situations and obstacles encountered in everyday ranch work. It is designed to show a horse’s
ability to perform these obstacles with a willing attitude. The horse is judged on cleanness and
promptness with which the obstacles are negotiated, ability to negotiate obstacles correctly,
and attitude and mannerisms exhibited by the horse while negotiating the course.
2. Whenever possible, realistic or natural obstacles should be used. The course can be laid
outside of the arena using natural terrain. However, if a ground tie is specified in the course,
the course must be set up in an enclosed arena.
3. The judge must walk the course and has the right and duty to alter the course in any manner.
The judge may remove or change any obstacle he deems unsafe or non-negotiable prior to the
start of the class. If at any time a trail obstacle is deemed to be unsafe by the judge, it shall be
repaired or removed from the course. If it cannot be repaired and horses have completed the
course, the score for that obstacle shall be deducted from all previous works for that class.
4. At least two or three obstacles will be designated as tie breakers and shall be selected prior to
the beginning of the competition. One of the mandatory obstacles should be used as the first
tie breaker.
5. Tack and Equipment:
A. Ranch work equipment and attire is recommended, but show equipment and attire will
not be penalized.
B. Wearing gloves, leather or fabric, is optional. Roping gloves may be worn for the
duration of the class or may be worn only for the roping and log drag obstacles.
C. Roping reins or reins with romal are permitted, but must be used with a snap
attachment if a ground tie is in the course.
6. Use of hands: Only one hand may be used on reins and hands must not be changed, except to
work with an obstacle. Reins may be held in any manner. Two hands may be used when using
a snaffle bit or bosal on a horse or pony 5 years of age or younger.
7. The horse will be shown at a ground-covering walk, trot (or natural gait), and lope between
the obstacles and credit will be given for performing these gaits on the correct lead with an
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alert attitude. The walk may be judged as part of an obstacle. Between obstacles, at least 30
feet should be allowed for the trot, and at least 50 feet for the lope. Gaits between obstacles
will be scored as part of the next obstacle.
8. Extending the trot or natural gait may also be asked. The extended trot may be ridden with the
rider either posting or standing in the stirrups to the front of the saddle. Holding the saddle
horn is permissible, at this gait, as might be done in open terrain.
9. No additional credit will be given for unnecessary/additional maneuvers (such as sidepassing
to and from an obstacle).
10. The judge may ask a rider to move on to the next obstacle if the horse/rider is unable to
complete the maneuver in a reasonable time or if the judge deems that the rider is, or will be,
in an unsafe situation. The judge may also ask the rider to move on after a third refusal at an
obstacle.
A. A rider will lose 15 points if an obstacle is attempted and not completed.
B. The maximum points a rider can lose on any one attempted obstacle is 15 points.
11. A rider may elect to skip an obstacle without disqualification. He/she may do so with the
judge assigning a 20 point penalty.
12. Scoring will be on the basis of 0-infinity, with 70 denoting an average performance. Each
obstacle will receive an obstacle score that should be added or subtracted from 70 and is
subject to a penalty that should be subtracted. Each obstacle will be scored on the following
basis, ranging from plus 1 ½ to minus 1 ½: -1 ½ extremely poor, -1 very poor, -½ needs
improvement, 0 correct, +½ good, +1 very good, +1 ½ excellent. Obstacle scores are to be
determined and assessed independently of penalty points. Penalties should be assessed per
occurrence as follows:
A. One-half (½) Point
1) Each tick of log, pole, cone, plant, or any component of the obstacle.
B. One (1) Point
1) Each bite of or hit of or stepping on a log, cone, plant or any component of the
obstacle.
2) Incorrect or break of gait at walk or jog for two strides or less.
3) Both front or hind feet in a single-strided slot or space at a walk or jog.
4) Skipping over or failing to step into required space.
With the nature of the uneven/random spacing of some step-overs, if the horse
can navigate the obstacle cleanly without stepping into every little space, that
is fine. I.e., not every space in a step-over is a “required” space.
5) Split pole in lope over.
6) Incorrect number of strides, if specified
7) Each step, up to three steps, moved during ground tie or picking up hooves.
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C. Three (3) Points
1) Incorrect or break of gait at walk or jog for more than 2 strides.
2) Out of lead or break of gait at lope (except when correcting an incorrect lead).
3) Knocking down an elevated pole, cone, barrel, plant, obstacle, or severely
disturbing an obstacle.
4) Stepping outside the confines of, falling or jumping off or out of obstacle, with
designated boundaries, with one foot.
D. Five (5) Points
1) Dropping slicker, log rope, or object required to be carried on course.
2) Dropping lariat anywhere on course other than after completion of roping
obstacle.
3) Each refusal, balk, or evading an obstacle by shying or backing.
4) Letting go of gate.
5) Use of either hand to instill fear or praise.
6) Stepping outside the confines of, falling or jumping off or out of obstacle, with
designated boundaries, with more than one foot.
7) Blatant disobedience (including kicking out, bucking, rearing, striking).
8) Moving more than 3 steps during ground tie or picking up hooves.
(Note: “Holding the saddle with either hand” is a 5-point penalty in Western
Trail but is not a penalty in Ranch Versatility Trail.)
E. One (1) to Five (5) Points
Faults, which occur on the line of travel between obstacles, are scored according to
severity:
1) Head carried too high
2) Head carried too low (tip of ear below the withers)
3) Over-flexing or straining neck in head carriage so the nose is carried behind
the vertical
4) Excessive nosing out
5) Opening mouth excessively
F. Fifteen (15) points
1) Use of two hands (except for junior horses shown with hackamore or snaffle
bit) or changing hands on reins. But it is permissible to change hands to work
an obstacle.
2) Excessively or repeatedly touching the horse on the neck to lower the head.
3) Failure to ever demonstrate correct gait between obstacles as designated.
4) Failure to complete an obstacle once attempted.
5) Maximum number of points that can be lost on any one attempted obstacle.
G. Twenty (20) points
1) No attempt to work an obstacle.
H. Disqualified 0 – Score
1) Use of romal other than as allowed in Contest Rules, Regulations, and
Procedures.
2) Performing the obstacle incorrectly or other than in specified order.
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3) Equipment failure that delays completion of pattern.
4) Entering or exiting an obstacle from the incorrect side or direction.
5) Working obstacle the incorrect direction.
6) Riding outside designated boundary marker of the arena or course area.
7) Significant deviation from correct line of travel between obstacles.
13. Six to ten obstacles will be used. Three will be mandatory, and the remaining will be selected
from the optional list.
A. Mandatory Obstacles:
1) Opening, passing through, and closing a gate.
2) Log Drag – Horse must be willing to drag a log for a short distance in a
straight line. Rider to pick up rope while mounted at point A, and drop rope at
point B. Rope may not be tied hard and fast to the saddle horn; dallying is
optional. Log size should be roughly the size of a small fence post, suggested
maximum weight ~30 lbs. Rope should be securely attached to one end of the
post by either drilling a hole through the post and tying a bowline (or other
non-slip knot), or attaching an O-ring and tying a non-slip knot through the
ring.
3) Stationary Steer – This obstacle is used to show the willingness of the horse to
have a rope thrown from its back. The judge will give credit to the horse that
stands quietly while the contestant makes the swing and throw at the stationary
steer. Shying from the rope will be penalized, but missing the stationary steer
will not be penalized. Rider must provide the rope for this obstacle; rope may
be carried in hand, over saddle horn, or affixed to saddle. At the completion of
this obstacle, contestant may coil rope and keep for remainder of class, or drop
rope at obstacle without penalty.
B. Optional Obstacles:
1) Mailbox – Rider will open and close a mailbox when mounted.
2) Bridge – Horse should walk willingly over a stationary bridge.
3) Slicker – The rider shall show the ability to handle the horse while simulating
putting on a slicker. The rider may also be asked to carry the slicker from point
A to point B.
4) Walk-over log-L obstacle – Walk over 90° log “L”. Log should be no less than
6” and no more than 12” in diameter. Riders should negotiate this obstacle in a
straight line.
5) Step-overs at a walk, trot, or lope – Natural branches, logs, fence posts, etc.
which are laid out in seemingly random angles and distances. Distances should
be measured only so the set-up is repeatable, but not for uniform spacing or
stride length. Obstacles may not be raised and the maximum height of any
step-over is 8”.
6) Water hazard – The horse should enter and exit the water hazard in a quiet
manner.
7) Back through obstacle – Straight, “L”, or into/out of a marked location.
8) Sidepass – Straight, one direction, may or may not be elevated.
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9) Ground Tie – Rider must be able to dismount and walk a minimum of 5 paces
away with the horse in a designated spot. If used, this must be the last obstacle
of the course (no remount) and class must be held in an enclosed arena. If a
rider is using a one-piece rein (romal, roping rein, etc.), it should be unsnapped
from the bit on one side while ground-tying.
10) Pick up front feet – The rider must be able to dismount and pick up both front
feet in an easy, time efficient manner. If used, this must be the last obstacle of
the course (no remount). May be used in succession with ground tie so rider
only dismounts once per course.
11) Any other safe and negotiable obstacle which could reasonably be found in
everyday ranch work and meets the approval of the judge.
C. If disrupted, the course shall be reset. In the case that an obstacle is used in
combination, the obstacle cannot be reset until the contestant finishes the entire
combination.
RANCH SORTING (ALL AGES)
A. General Rules
1. Open to all 4-H Club and FFA members.
2. No qualification for the State Show is required at the district level.
3. Horses must be entered in team sorting on the entry form when turned in at the
district level. Each youth may enter one horse and only one in the team sorting. Horse
and youth must meet all requirements for any other classes (possession date, bona fide 4-
H'er, etc.). Upon arrival at the State Show, teams (two exhibitors) will declare team
members and pay appropriate entry fees for this class. Forms will be available at the
State Show for this. Teams may be made up of any two exhibitors eligible for
competition, without regard to district, parish or age of youth. No exhibitor may enter to be a
team member of more than one team.
4. Youth do not have to qualify in any other event to participate in team sorting;
however, they must check ranch sorting on the entry form when turned in at the
district level. No entries will be accepted at the State Show.
B. Class Rules
1. The objective of ranch sorting is to “sort” or work in numerical order, a set of ten (10) head of
numbered cattle as quickly and cleanly as possible across a start/foul line.
2. A team of two must sort cattle in numerical sequence as called. The herd will consist of 10
head of cattle numbered 0-9. For example if the number “3” is given, the team must sort the
cattle in the following order 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0,1,2. A cow is considered sorted when the entire
cow is completely across the start/foul line.
3. A 90 second clock will be used for each class. A team may elect to sort as many cattle as
necessary until the time expires or until all 10 head are across the start/foul line, thereby
stopping the time. If the team elects to sort fewer than 10 head, then the team can hold the
remaining herd until the time on the clock expires.
4. Time will start when any part of the first exhibitor or horse crosses the start/foul line. The
team will then be given their cow number.
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5. A lap timer will be used in all sorting classes to break ties where the cattle count is equal in
runs of less than 10 cattle sorted. The stop watch used for lap time purposes will also be the
back-up timer in the event of a malfunction of the electronic main clock.
6. Multiple numbers of cattle can be brought across the start/foul line, but they must cross in the
correct numerical order
7. A “No Time” will be given if ANY PART of a cow that is not in correct sorting numerical
order crosses the start/foul line or if a sorted cow goes back across the start/foul line into the
cattle working side.
8. There will be a minimum of one judge for sorting, and they will be positioned evenly with the
start/foul line.
9. All cattle will be bunched on the cattle side of the gate within the designated area before time
begins. At the conclusion of each run, the judge will designate the need to bunch cattle.
10. The judge will raise the flag to signal when the arena is ready. The flag will drop when the
nose of first horse crosses the start/foul line and the announcer will provide the number to be
sorted first.
11. If there is a malfunction of the sorting pen or a numbered cow jumps the fence and either
leaves the arena or ends up in the opposite pen, but did not pass through the gate, it will result
in a re-ride, exhibitors will receive a full 90 second clock, but the exhibitor’s time cannot be
improved. Example: if a team had five (5) head in 85 seconds when the cow jumped the
fence, they would get a re-ride with the full 90 second clock. In the re-ride the same team
sorted ten (10) head in 80 seconds. Their official time would be ten (10) head in 85 seconds.
12. Ranch sorting will take place between two pens of approximately equal size. Recommended
sorting area to be 50’ – 60’ in diameter with no 90 degree corners, i.e. 60’ round pen or
octagonal “stop sign” design.
13. The start foul line will be recommended as 12’ -16’ opening between the two pens.
GROUND WORK
A. General Rules:
This class is designed to demonstrate the ability to safely control the horse on the ground. Each
exhibitor and horse will be required to perform a designed pattern to demonstrate their skill. The
pattern will include leading, backing, turning and sending over or around obstacles. A horse may
compete with or without a saddle.
B. Judging:
Patterns will be scored on precision, control and ease of maneuvers. Each maneuver will be
scored from 1-10, with a minimum of 6 maneuvers. The horses fitting and conditioning will also
be scored 1-10. All scores will be added together for the final placing.
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C. Performance
1. Exhibitors should be able to perform the following tasks:
a. lead their horse at a walk or trot from either side, stop, backup, send horse in a circle
in each direction
b. send horse over or around obstacles such as: barrels, bridges, cones, poles or similar
obstacles
c. be able to disengage the hindquarters and move the fore quarter from both sides
2. Exhibitor should perform all tasks with control, efficiency, and softness with minimal use of
physical pressure or outward cues.
3. Work halters and a 12-14 foot lead rope are recommended.
4. Only the lead rope may be used as an aid; not sticks or any other aids may be used.
WORKING COW HORSE with BOXING ONLY
1. This class consists of two parts scored separately. The exhibitor shall perform the designated
cow horse pattern (reined work) and then call for their cow for the boxing portion (cow work).
An exhibitor’s final score will be the sum of the two portions.
2. Scoring will be on the basis of 0 to 100, with 70 denoting an average performance. The same
basis of scoring shall apply to both the reined work and cow work. In the event of a tie, the
entry with the highest cow work will be declared the winner.
3. Both the cow work portion of this event and the reined work portion are mandatory. Scoring
emphasis on the cow work portion shall be based on the horse maintaining control of the cow
at all times, exhibiting superior cow sense and natural cow working ability without excessive
reining or spurring. Failure of an exhibitor to attempt to complete the cow work portion of
the class, as well as the reined work, will result in the exhibitor being disqualified and not
eligible for placing. A horse which attempts to complete the cow work and has not been
disqualified will be scored accordingly by the judges. A horse going off pattern in the reined
work will receive a score of zero. A horse which attempts both the reined work and the cow
work portion may be placed, even if disqualified in one portion of the class. (Example: if a
horse is disqualified and receives a 0 score for the reined work, but scores a 70 for the cow
work, its total score would be a 70 and the horse would be eligible for placing.) However, the
fall of a horse and rider being judged shall be cause for disqualification and not eligible for
placing
4. Reined Work
A. The approved pattern will be used and each contestant will cause his horse to travel at
the gait indicated for each part of the pattern. When judging reined work, the judge
should refer to the reining portion of the AQHA handbook for guidelines.
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B. Any of the approved AQHA working cow horse patterns may be used. One of those
patterns is to be selected by the show management of the class and used by all
contestants in the class.
5. Cow Work
A. Boxing the Cow – The rider will face the cattle entry gate. The rider shall signal for
their cow to be turned into the arena. Each contestant, upon receiving a cow in the
arena, shall hold that cow on the prescribed end of the arena for 50 seconds,
demonstrating the ability of the horse and rider to control the cow. Time shall begin
when the gate closes behind the cow after being let into the arena. The announcer or
judge will signal the completion of the 50 seconds with a whistle or horn. If the cow
does not immediately challenge the horse, the rider shall aggressively move in on the
cow to demonstrate his horse’s ability to drive and block the cow on the entry fence.
There shall be no schooling between the completion of the rein work and the cow
work, or between cows if a new cow is awarded.
B. The judge should take into consideration the size of the arena, condition of ground and
the disposition and degree of difficulty exhibited by the cattle worked.
C. Horse should keep working until judge blows whistle. If exhibitor quits working
before the judge blows the whistle a score of 0 will be given.
D. The entry shall be penalized in the boxing portion for:
(1) Five (5) Point Penalties
a. Deliberate spurring or use of the romal forward of the cinch
(2) Three (3) Point Penalties
a. Biting or striking the cow
b. Knocking down the cow without having a working advantage
(3) Two (2) Point Penalties
a. Loss of working advantage
(4) One (1) Point Penalties
a. Slipping a rein
b. Exaggerated opening of mouth;
c. Nervous throwing of head;
d. Halting or hesitation while being shown, particularly when being run
out, indicating anticipation of being set up;
e. Touching the horse or saddle with the free hand except during the cow
work portion of the class, where the rider may hold onto the horn.
(5) Zero (0) Score
a. Turn tail
b. Fingers between the reins
c. Leaving the work area before the pattern or work is complete
d. Any horse that is out of control while working the cow, thus
endangering the rider (i.e. crossing the path of the cow) shall be called
off the cow.
e. Any horse that runs over the cow, thus causing the fall of horse and/or
rider, shall terminate the work at that time.
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f. During the cow work, use of two hands on the reins, except with junior
horses ridden two-handed in a bosal or snaffle bit
g. The judge may blow his whistle at any time to terminate the work, a
score of zero will be charged if the work is not complete at that point
E. If time and number of cattle permit, the judge may, at his discretion, award new cattle,
to enable the contestant to show his horse’s ability on the cow, based on the following
criteria:
(1) The cow won’t or can’t run
(2) The cow runs blind or won’t yield to the horse
(3) The cow leaves the arena
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SPECIAL NEEDS DIVISION
SHOWMANSHIP
4-H and FFA State Horse Show special needs classes will be offered to bona fide 4-H or FFA
members who have intellectual disabilities or have a closely related developmental
disability. Physically handicapped youth will also be eligible for special needs classes.
1. General Information
a. The emphasis in the Showmanship class should be on the exhibitor’s ability to handle
and show the horse, with safety as the main consideration. The horse is merely a prop
to show the ability of the showman.
b. Exhibitors showing horses under Western Tack Style may use a halter and lead shank
made of leather or nylon. Chain leads are acceptable. Western attire, including an
approved safety helmet, is appropriate.
c. Exhibitors showing horses under English Tack Style may use a suitable English bridle
or halter of either leather or nylon. (See English rules for acceptable bridles) English
attire, including an approved safety helmet, is appropriate.
d. The Quarter method of showmanship will be used. The following suggested
guidelines of movement are meant to serve as an illustration of movement around the
horse while showing in Showmanship classes and are for the exhibitors’/coaches’
information.
1) Imaginary lines bisect the horse into 4 equal parts, as seen in the figure.
(Note: The quadrants will be numbered, 1,2,3 and 4 for ease of
identification)
a. One line runs across the horse just behind the withers
b. The other imaginary line runs from head to tail
2) The exhibitor should move around the horse in the following manner:
a. When the judge is in 1,the handler should be in 2.
b. As the judge moves to 3, the handler should move to 1.
c. When the judge moves to 4, the handler moves to 2.
d. As the judge moves up the horse to 2, the handler returns once
more to 1.
3) This method of showmanship is based on safety, as the handler can
keep the horse’s hindquarter from swinging toward the judge should
the horse become fractious.
e. Show management must post showmanship patterns before the class is to be held.
f. The following maneuvers are considered acceptable elements for individual test
patterns:
1) Lead the horse at a walk or jog/trot
2) Back in a straight or curved line
3) Halt
4) Pivot or turn—quarter, half or full (360 degrees)
5) Set up square
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TRAIL
4-H and FFA State Horse Show special needs classes will be offered to bonafide 4-H or FFA
members who have intellectual disabilities or have a closely related developmental
disability. Physically handicapped youth will also be eligible for special needs classes.
1. General Information
Guidelines for this event were obtained from the Special Olympics Equestrian rule book.
a. Course designers should keep in mind that all courses and obstacles are to be constructed
with safety in mind so as to eliminate any accidents.
b. Judges must walk the course with the exhibitors before competition. The judges have the
right/duty to alter the course in any manner or to remove or change any obstacle deemed
unsafe or non-negotiable.
c. Management is encouraged to design obstacles that can be safely negotiated in 90
seconds.
d. Exhibitors must ride with an approved equestrian helmet (ASTM/SEI approved) with a
chin strap when riding a horse on the show grounds.
e. Exhibitors are allowed side walkers (spotters) if needed to complete the course
f. When designing a course for assisted riders, the course designer must remember to
include adequate space for the side walkers
2. Judging Guidelines
a. Each entry will be judged on the rider’s ability to guide the horse through a designated
course. Credit will be given to horses negotiating the obstacles correctly while
responding to the rider’s cues. If a horse takes an excessive amount of time at an
obstacle, the judge is encouraged to advance that horse to the next obstacle
b. Horses should be penalized for any unnecessary delay in approaching an obstacle
c. Off course is defined as:
1. Taking an obstacle in the wrong direction or from the wrong side
2. Taking an obstacle in a manner other than described in the pattern
3. Skipping an obstacle, unless directed by the judge
4. Negotiating obstacles in the wrong sequence
5. Failure of the rider to attempt an obstacle as directed by the judge
d. For errors of the course, the rider will receive no score for that obstacle, but will not
necessarily be eliminated from the class. Those riders having errors of the course
should place below riders who follow the prescribed course.
3. Suggested Western Trail Obstacles-
Recommend having at least 5 of the following obstacles for exhibitors to maneuver.
a. Walk over at least 4 logs or poles (poles can be in straight, curved or zigzag line)
b. Ride through serpentine obstacles (obstacles may include: cones, poles, barrels)
c. Carry an object from one part of the arena to another (stuffed animals). Plastic bags
and metal cans should not be used
d. Ride over a wooden bridge (optional) Suggest a piece of ¾” plywood laid directly on
the ground. Recommended dimensions: 1.22m by 2.44m (4’ X 8’)
e. Sides pass (optional)
f. Ride into a square consisting of 4 logs (rails) a minimum of 1.53m (5’) long. The
exhibitor will enter the square over a designated log, execute any maneuver as
indicated and depart over a designated log.
g. Pass between 2 obstacles (barrels, poles, cones etc)
h. Guide horse through an L, V, or Z pattern of ground poles
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PERFORMANCE
(All Breeds Competing)
Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
1. Breakaway Roping, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
2. Breakaway Roping, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
3. Tie-Down Roping, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
4. Tie-Down Roping, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
33. Ranch Roping, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
34. Ranch Roping, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11 29. Working Cow Horse, All Ages
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
55. Ranch Sorting
50 35 30 25 20
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
7. Pole Bending, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
8. Pole Bending, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
9. Barrel Racing, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
10. Barrel Racing, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
5. Stake Race, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
6. Stake Race, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
31. Ranch Trail, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
32. Ranch Trail, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
25. Ground Work, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
26. Ground Work, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
27. Stock Horse Pleasure, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
28. Stock Horse Pleasure, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
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51. Special Needs Showmanship, All Ages
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
52. Special Needs Trail, All Ages
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
PERFORMANCE
(All Breeds Competing)
Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Friday, July 9, 2015
11. Western Pleasure, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
12. Western Pleasure, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
13. Western Horsemanship, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
14. Western Horsemanship, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
15. Western Riding, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
16. Western Riding, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
17. & 49. Open Trail, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
18. & 50. Open Trail, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
19. Reining, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
20. Reining, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
43. Dressage (Training Level), 13 and Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
44. Dressage (Training Level), 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES
Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Saturday, July 10, 2015
21. Western Showmanship, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
22. Western Showmanship, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
47. Hunter Showmanship, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
48. Hunter Showmanship, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
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QUARTER HORSE HALTER CLASSES
Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Saturday, July 11, 2015
56. Gelding, foaled in 2014 (Yearling)
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
57. Gelding, foaled in 2013 (2-year-old)
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
58. Gelding, foaled in 2012 (3-year-old)
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
59. Gelding, foaled in 2011 & Before (4-year-old & Older)
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
60. GRAND CHAMPION GELDING Trophy by La. Junior Q. H. Assn.
61. RESERVE CHAMPION GELDING Trophy by La. Junior Q. H. Assn.
62. Mare, foaled in 2014 (Yearling) 30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
63. Mare, foaled in 2013 (2-year-old)
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
64. Mare, foaled in 2012 (3-year-old)
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
65. Mare, foaled in 2011 & Before (4-year–old & older)
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
66. Broodmares will be defined as mares which have produced a full-term foal in the current year
or the previous year. Mares may be any age. Mares shown in the broodmare class are not eligible
to compete in any other mare class, nor is any filly or mare shown in another mare class eligible
for the broodmare class. Mares nursing foals will not be allowed to show (enter arena) with foal at
side.
30 27 24 22 20
67. CHAMPION MARE Trophy by La. Junior Q. H. Assn.
68. RESERVE CHAMPION MARE Trophy by La. Junior Q. H. Assoc.
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AOB & GRADE HALTER CLASSES
Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Saturday, July 11,2015
69. Gelding, all ages
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
70. CHAMPION GELDING Trophy by Dr. & Mrs. David Morrill
71. RESERVE CHAMPION GELDING Trophy by Dr. & Mrs. David Morrill
72. Mares, all ages
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
73. CHAMPION MARE Trophy by Dr. & Mrs. David Morrill
74. RESERVE CHAMPION MARE Trophy by Dr. & Mrs. David Morrill
*NO WEANLINGS ALLOWED
APPALOOSA HORSE HALTER CLASSES
Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Saturday, July 11, 2015 75. Gelding, all ages
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
76. CHAMPION GELDING
77. RESERVE CHAMPION GELDING
78. Mares, all ages
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
79. CHAMPION MARE
80. RESERVE CHAMPION MARE
PAINT HORSE HALTER CLASSES
Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Saturday, July 11, 2015
81. Gelding, foaled in 2014 (Yearling)
30 27 24 22 20
82. Gelding, foaled in 2013 (2-year-old)
30 27 24 22 20
83. Gelding, foaled in 2012 (3-year-old)
30 27 24 22 20
84. Gelding, foaled in 2011 & Before (4-year-old & older)
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
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PAINT HORSE HALTER CLASSES
Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Saturday, July 11, 2015
85. CHAMPION GELDING Trophy by La. Paint Horse Assn.
86. RESERVE CHAMPION GELDING Trophy by La. Paint Horse Assn.
87. Mares, foaled in 2014 (Yearling)
30 27 24 22 20
88. Mares, foaled in 2013 (2-yearold)
30 27 24 22 20
89. Mares, foaled in 2012 (3-year-old)
30 27 24 22 20
90. Mares, foaled in 2011 & Before (4-year-old & older)
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
91. Broodmare will be defined as mares which have produced a full-term foal in the current year or
the previous year. Mares may be any age. Mares shown in the broodmare class are not eligible to
compete in any other mare class, nor is any filly or mare shown in another mare class eligible for
the broodmare class. Mares nursing foals will not be allowed to show (enter arena) with foal at side.
30 27 24 22 20
92. CHAMPION MARE Trophy by La. Paint Horse Assn.
93. RESERVE CHAMPION MARE Trophy by La. Paint Horse Assn.
ARABIAN CLASSES
Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Saturday, July 11, 2015
94. GELDING, all ages
30 27 24 22 20
95. CHAMPION GELDING
96. RESERVE CHAMPION GELDING
97. Mares, all ages
30 27 24 22 20
98. CHAMPION MARES
99. RESERVE CHAMPION MARES
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MINIATURE HORSES
Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Saturday, July 11, 2015
100. GELDINGS, all ages
30 27 24 22 20
101. CHAMPION GELDING
102. RESERVE CHAMPION GELDING
103. Mares, all ages
30 27 24 22 20
104. CHAMPION MARES
105. RESERVE CHAMPION MARES
PERFORMANCE CLASSES
Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Saturday, July 11, 2015
35. Working Hunter, All Ages
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
37. Equitation over Fences
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
39. Hunter Under Saddle, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
40. Hunter Under Saddle, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
41. Hunt Seat Equitation, 13 & Under
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
42. Hunt Seat Equitation, 14 & Over
30 27 24 22 20 19 17 15 13 11
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APPENDIX 1
COMMITTEE
2015 HORSE SHOW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Dr. Christine Navarre, Animal Sciences Department Head
Dwayne Nunez, Livestock Show Manager
Dr. Neely Walker, Horse Specialist
Hilton Waits, State Horse Show Superintendent
Kathy Conerly, FFA
Jim McCann, NE District Show Manager
James Meaux, SW District Show Manager
Bobby Bingham, SE District Show Manager
Stan Dutile, AC District Show Manager
Molly Usrey, NW District Show Manager
J. Chad Hagen, Parish Agent
Howard Cormier, Master Horseman Representative
Lisa Rouillier, Louisiana Paint Horse Assn.
Carlton Leger, Louisiana Quarter Horse Assn.
Diane Morrill, Arabian Horse Assn. of Louisiana
Bill Willie, Cajun Appaloosa Horse Assn.
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APPENDIX 2
PARISH ASSIGNMENTS FOR DISTRICT HORSE SHOWS
Acadiana District Southwest District
Lafayette Lake Charles
Avoyelles Acadia
Iberia Allen
Lafayette Beauregard
St. Landry Calcasieu
St. Martin Cameron
St. Mary Evangeline
Vermilion Jefferson Davis
Rapides
Southeast District Vernon
Baton Rouge
Ascension Northwest District
Assumption Haughton
East Baton Rouge Bienville
East Feliciana Bossier
Iberville Caddo
Jefferson Claiborne
Lafourche DeSoto
Livingston Red River
Orleans Webster
Plaquemines Natchitoches
Pointe Coupee Sabine
St. Bernard
St. Charles Northeast District
St. Helena Monroe
St. James Caldwell
St. John Catahoula
St. Tammany Concordia
Tangipahoa East Carroll
Terrebonne Franklin
Washington Grant
West Baton Rouge Jackson
West Feliciana LaSalle
Lincoln
Madison
Morehouse
Ouachita
Richland
Tensas
Union
West Carroll
Winn
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APPENDIX 3
HORSE PROJECT, PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION OF POSSESSION RULES
The purpose of the Horse Project is to enable youths to develop good life skills and to teach them about
horses and the horse industry. The life skills that should be developed by the Horse Project are: leadership,
initiative, self-reliance, sportsmanship, responsibility and a greater love and compassion for animals and
people.
In addition to the main goal of developing responsible adults, the Horse Project will teach the various feeding,
management and training techniques associated with owning, caring for, training and showing a horse.
The possession rule is designed to encourage youths to develop life skills as well as their knowledge of the
horse. Ownership and possession of a horse will allow youths to develop the responsibility associated with
daily feeding, grooming, stall cleaning, handling and riding. It will also enable them to become more
independent, self-reliant and demonstrate greater initiative. The possession rule is not designed to be
restrictive, but to encourage the contact necessary for the development of these skills. Therefore the rule
requires that youth do most of the work. The work is not restricted to any particular time frame, but is simply
intended to ensure that the youth spends adequate time with the horse to develop the desired skills. Therefore,
it is more important to ascertain that the youth has the knowledge and skill to independently care for and
manage the horse (feeding, grooming, stall cleaning, handling and riding) than to determine the actual time
spent with the horse. However, in applying the possession rule, the amount of time spent with the horse can be
used as a standard of what is expected (for example, number of days per month, or hours per week).
EXAMPLES OF POSSESSION RULE INTERPRETATION
1. Can a horse travel to a trainer’s facility and participate in a camp, clinic or school for a short or long
period of time? According to our interpretation, the horse and rider can go anywhere and participate in any
activity that they desire over any length of time. As long as the horse and rider are together, the educational
benefit is received and, in fact, the exhibitor will learn more from daily contact with the trainer than in any
other way.
2. Can the horse be ridden by the trainer or parent at home or at a horseshow? The 4-H livestock projects are
considered family projects, and absolutely no restrictions are placed on parents and youth in regard to working
at home. However, if a trainer is working with a horse, the youth must be present most of the time during the
possession period. Trainers are not allowed to ride or groom horses at district and state horse shows. Trainers
are allowed to show the horse in adult classes at a regular horseshow during the possession period if the 4-H’er
is present.
3. Are there any travel restrictions regarding the horse and the exhibitor during the possession period?
There are absolutely no travel restrictions for the horse or the exhibitor.
4. May the horse be boarded at a trainer’s facility? Boarding at a trainer’s barn is acceptable if the youth is
doing most of the work. The 4-H agent or FFA advisor must satisfy his or her own mind that this is occurring.
5. Can a trainer be allowed to take a horse to train with very limited contact with the youth? If the trainer
has the horse all the time for the purpose of either training or boarding, and the youth has limited contact with
the horse, the horse and youth are ineligible to participate in the 4-H activity since the educational benefits of
owning a horse are not met. The youth must be present most of the time for this type of activity to be
acceptable.
6. Can trainers haul horses for youth exhibitors to breed, to horse shows and to the 4-H horse show? No
restrictions have been placed on the transportation of horses.
7. What is the policy on vacations, injuries to the horse or exhibitor, breeding of broodmares or other
activities that might separate the horse and youth? The intent is not to cause any inconvenience to any
exhibitor or limit participation in the horse industry. Therefore, activities that are normal to a family in the
horse industry are considered acceptable.
However, all questions arising should be checked out in advance to assure full participation in 4-H activities.
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APPENDIX 4
SOUTHERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 4-H HORSE SHOW
Perry, Georgia
July 28-August 1, 2015
More information and a schedule will be provided when it is available.
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Appendix 5
VETERINARIANS AND HEALTH REGULATIONS
STATE - FEDERAL REGULATORY OFFICES
Dr. Brent Robbins, Louisiana State Veterinarian
Box 1951, Baton Rouge, LA 70821; 225-925-3980
Dr. Charles Nettles, Federal Area Veterinarian in Charge MS/LA
345 Keyway Drive, Flowood, MS 39232; 601-965-4307
PRACTICING VETERINARIANS Bayou South Animal Hospital, 5700 Gerstner Memorial Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70607, (337) 480-1500
Reina Veterinary Clinic, 6600 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70605, (337) 477-1325
SW LA Veterinary Clinic, 128 West Napoleon St, Sulphur, LA 70663, (337) 527-7143
HEALTH REGULATIONS
Following are portions of Regulations of the Louisiana Board of Animal Health applicable for
exhibition of animals and poultry at the LSU Agricultural Center Livestock Show.
A. All Louisiana horses attending Parish, District, and State Horse Shows must be accompanied by a
health certificate, issued by an accredited veterinarian that is valid for sixty (60) days from the
date of issue to cover the length of show season for Louisiana 4H/FFA animals. The certificate
must state that the animals are showing no evidence of infections, contagious or parasitic disease
and are apparently healthy and have met all the specific requirements of this regulation. Out of
state horses must have a health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian that is valid for
thirty (30) days from the date of issue.
B. It is recommended that all owners have their animals vaccinated against equine encephalomyelitis
with bivalent (eastern and western type) vaccine within 12 months prior to entry. It is also
recommended that owners have their animals vaccinated against Venezuelan equine
encephalomyelitis (VEE) before entry.
C. Representatives of the Board of Animal Health will inspect horses at the shows periodically, and
any animal showing evidence of a contagious or infectious disease shall be isolated and/or
removed from the show.
D. Horses reacting to the Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Test within the state will be quarantined
and re-bled by regulatory veterinarians; samples will be submitted to the Louisiana Animal
Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (LADDL) for confirmatory testing.
E. Upon inspection, all livestock revealing symptoms of infectious, contagious or parasitic
diseases, including external parasites such as mange, mites, lice, etc., shall (at the discretion of
the Board’s representative and event sponsors) be either separated and held in isolation or
removed from the fairgrounds, livestock show grounds, breeders’ association sale grounds,
rodeos or racetracks and returned to the owner’s premises under quarantine.
F. The Louisiana Board of Animal Health has established a comprehensive disease control program
for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) that requires a negative EIA Test within 12 months for any
horse that travels: a) into Louisiana from out of state, and b) to any fair, horse show, rodeo, race
track or other public or private sale. A negative EIA test within six (6) months is required for any
horse that changes ownership.
G. All Louisiana horses must be tested for EIA by one year of age. Horses must be
individually and permanently identified by lip tattoo, hot brand, freeze brand or microchip. Color
markings and descriptions should be shown on the test chart, but descriptions alone are not
acceptable. Thoroughbreds and racing quarter horses under two years of age may be identified by
their registration number pending their permanent tattoo.
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APPENDIX 6
MOTOR HOME AND CAMPER PARKING
A. The Burton Complex has motor home/camper facilities with electricity, water and sewer.
There are 209 slots available.
B. Burton Complex will assign spaces upon arrival. Camper spaces will be allotted on one camper.
All spaces are full hook-ups and are equipped with 30 amp breakers. A limited of spaces are 50
amp hook-ups; please mark on your registration form which one you need. Camper spaces are 18’
wide.
C. Anyone wishing to reserve a camper space (there can only be one reservation per family)
should complete the form on the following page and mail it and a money order for $20.00/night
payable to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury by June 27, 2014.
Mail to:
Burton Complex
7001 Gulf Hwy.
Lake Charles, LA 70607
You will receive a confirmation letter with a receipt to serve as your vehicle permit when you park
your camper.
Absolutely no horses will be permitted in the motor home area. Horses should be groomed and
fed in the barn area.
Space will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
We cannot be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. No telephone
reservations accepted.
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APPENDIX 7
LODGING-HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The management will not be responsible for hotel reservations. Exhibitors and visitors are
requested to make their own, and it is suggested they be made early to be sure of adequate
accommodations. Listed below are some hotels and motels in the Monroe area.
LIST OF HOTELS AND MOTELS
America’s Best Value Inn-Lake St., 3231 Lake St (337) 477-4230
Comfort Inn, 607 E. Prien Lake Rd (337) 478-4650
Holiday Inn & Suites Lake Charles, 2940 Lake St (337) 310-7700
Inn on the Bayou, 1101 W. Prien Lake Rd (337) 474-5151
L’Auberge Casino Resort, 777 Avenue L’Auburge (337) 395-7777
LaQuinta Inn & Suites-Lake Charles, 1201 W. Prien Lake Rd (337) 478-9889
Red Roof Inn & Suites, 269 Hwy 397 (337) 990-0165
Sleep Inn & Suites, 3211 Venture Park Dr (337) 480-0898
Springhill Suites by Marriott, 1551 W. Prien Lake Rd (337) 474-1112
Super 8-Lake Charles, 1350 E. Prien Lake Rd (337) 477-1606
Value Place, 3202 N. Power Centre Pkwy (337) 564-6970
Wingate by Wyndham-Lake Charles, 1731 W. Prien Lake Rd (337) 502-5112
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APPENDIX 8
Map to Facilities
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APPENDIX 9
Burton Complex Layout