Green Co.4 HHorse Project

2020 Project Guide & Calendar

What You Will Learn!

Everything horse!Horsemanship SkillsLeadershipIndependenceGood SportsmanshipCommunication SkillsSafety

Riding & EducationalOpportunities

Hands-on unmounted workshops onnutrition, vet care, farrier care, andmore.Riding clinics with leading areaclinicians Fun ride nights with other 4-Hers.Quiz Bowl.Safety clinics and workshops.Pre-fair fun show.Movie night!

Mandatory Paperwork to show at Fair, Pre-Fair & Speed Show

February 28 by 4:30pm: Code of Conduct form, Guidelines& Policy form, Project Dues.Project dues are $30 per youth and no more than $50 perfamily.May 1 by 4:30pm: Coggins, Picture ID & Lease Agreement.*Electronic Coggins forms must be in color and the photoclear. Carbon copies are allowed with the correctmarkings and colors noted.*June 24 by 4:30pm: Horse Safety Test ** (see next page formore details about this)

NO EXCEPTIONS! IF YOU DO NOT GET THESE FORMS IN ONTIME YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHOW AT THE FAIR ORSPEED SHOW.

Other Requirements to Show at theFair, Pre-Fair & Speed Show

The "Education & Service Form" will NOT be required this year. Participation ineducational clinics is still encouraged, but not required.

Each youth exhibitor will be required to pass a "Horse Safety Test" with each horse theyintend to use in any of the 3 Fair shows. If a youth will only be using a horse for halterclasses, then they will only need to pass the Basic Handling portion of the test. Once ahorse/rider combination has passed the test, that combination does not need to repeatthe test in future years. See the schedule at the end of this packet for the numerousopportunities to learn about and test on safe handling and riding.

The "Horse Safety Test" will consist of watching you groom and tack up your horse tostart. We are looking to make sure that you are safe while handling your horse – such asnot walking between your horse and the trailer when your horse is tied up and makingsure your horse knows you’re behind it. We want to make sure that your horse tack is safeand your horse is saddled and bridled properly.

For riding, we want to make sure that the rider is in control of the horse at the walk, trotand lope and that the rider is easily able to stop their horse.  We want to make sure thatthe rider is in control of their horse to protect them and other riders. For driving we wantto make sure the driver is in control and the harness is fitted properly.

An exhibitor may repeat the test as many times as necessary to demonstrate safehandling and riding practices. Safety is the goal! A copy of the "Horse Safety Test" is onpage 7-8 of this packet.

New for 2020: Horse Safety Test

The 4-H Horse Committee, with review and approval by the County Fair Board, has madeimportant changes to qualifications to participate in the 2020 Green County Pre-Fair HorseShow (June 27), County Fair Horse Show (July 11) and Speed Show (July 12 - now on Sunday!)

The goal of the change is to put greater emphasis on safe riding and handling practices,while decreasing the burden of outgoing requirements, once a safe threshold is met. Thesechanges will be fully explained at the 4-H Horse Project Kick-off, Sunday, February 2nd @1pm at the Justice Center.

Key points to note...

Intro to Horse ProjectHorse Safety Test

SEI safety riding helmetRider must wear boots with at least1/2" heelNo riding barebackCopy of your CogginsAppropriate attire - no shorts, flipflops or tank topsHalter & leadrope (plus extra)Saddle, pad & bridleGrooming supplies with hoof pickFly sprayWater bucket, hay/feedFirst aid supplies

Items Needed with Your Horse in 4-H

Horse & Pony Classes(State Qualifying) Showmanship

Western PleasureHorsemanship

Hunt Seat

Saddle SeatWestern Riding

TrailDriving

More State Opportunities

DressageJumpingGymkhanaDrill Team

HORSE QUIZ BOWLHIPPOLOGYHORSE JUDGINGPUBLIC & INTERPRETIVESPEAKINGMODEL HORSEVET SCIENCECREATIVE WRITING: SHORTSTORY, POETRY, SCRAPBOOKINGPHOTOGRAPHY: ACTION, NON-ACTION, HORSE RELATEDPOSTER: CREATIVE &EDUCATIONALART: DRAWING, PAINTING &CRAFTS, FABRIC ARTWOODWORKING: HORSERELATED & HORSE USE

Educational Events & Creative Horse Projects

All clinics and practices are open to anyone in the Horse & Ponyand Horseless Horse projects.Study materials are handed out each practice and posted on theHorse & Pony Facebook page. Facebook.com/Each workshop tackles a new topic, plus games, Q&A practicequestions and hands-on activities.Grade level appropriate materials are provided and small-groupbreakouts planned so each youth is appropriate challenged andhas fun!Registration for Horse Bowl is due by April 7, and teams will beformalized by that point. 3-4 youths per team. Anyone can join ateam, whether they attended any workshops or practices up tothat point or not.

The Horse Bowl & Hippology Team holds bi-monthly clinics andpractices on a variety of horse management, riding and health topicson the first & third Fridays of each month, 6:00-7:30pm, Januarythrough May (see calendar at end of packet). Come join us!

Horse Bowl & Hippology

Horse Bowl Age Divisions:Beginner, Grades 3-5;Junior, Grades 6-8; Senior, Grades 9-13.

Quiz Bowl adult leader:Anna Landmark (Jolly Mixers 4-H Club),alandmark@gmail.com (608) 886-8801.

Starting around the end of April, the Horse & Pony Committee holdsWednesday Ride Nights at the Green Co. Fairgrounds. These are fun, low-keyrides for you to practice with your horse or pony and ride with your friends andother project members. Part of your project dues goes towards sand for the arena and maintenance,and we rely on project members like you, to volunteer with arena set-up andtear down! Along with ride nights, the committee sponsors two to three freeequitation/pleasure riding clinics, English/Dressage and Western/Trail. Thisyear we will have a Western Ranching clinic for the first time! See the calendar at the end of the packet for dates.

Clinics & Ride Nights

Ride Night adult leader: Linda Montgomery, (608) 426-2531,mlmcmonty@msn.com.

President: Kristina Foster, (608) 214-7917jamesf98@sonicpcs.net

Vice President: Linda Montgomery, (608) 426-2531mlmcmonty@msn.com Secretary: Anna Landmark, (608) 886-8801alandmark@gmail.com Treasurer: Janelle Ekdhal, (608) 558-4895janelle@monroewidentist.com Green County 4-H Extension Youth DevelopmentEducator: Ellen Andrews, (608) 328-9440ellen.andrews@wisc.edu

CONTACTS

2020 Horse & Pony Project Important Deadlines

Code of Conduct formGuidelines & Policy formProject dues

CogginsPicture ID / Lease Agreement

February 28 - Deadline to submit:

May 1 - Deadline to submit:

June 1 - Registration deadline for State Dressage& Hunter/Jumper Show. June 24 - Last opportunity to take the horsesafety to be eligible to compete at Fair & thespeed show. August 15 - Registration deadline for StateGymkhana October 1 - Deadline to turn in High Point forms

*NO EXCEPTIONS IF THESE DEADLINES ARE MISSED*

2020 Horse & Pony ProjectUnmounted Clinics/Practices

January: 3 - Horse Bowl @ UWEX 6-7:30pm - anatomy & conformation.18 - Movie Night @ UWEX 4-8pm - Spirit & Flick - bring a blanket and a pillow,enjoy pizza, soda & snacks!24 - Horse Bowl @ UWEX 6-7:30pm - practice with buzzers, all topics. February:2 - KICK-OFF MEETING @ UWEX 1-4pm - safety & respect.7 - Horse Bowl @ Center Stage Sport Horse, Albany, 6-7:30pm - teeth, hooves &grooming; skin & hair conditions.25 - Clinic/Horse Bowl @ Top Notch Feed in New Glarus with Triple CrownFeeds, 5:30-6:30pm. Includes Pizza and prize drawings provided by TripleCrown Feeds!! March:17 - Horse Bowl/Clinic @ Brodhead Vet Clinic Tour w/ Dr. Jason Mertens,5:30pm - horse health & vaccinations.20 - Horse Bowl @ UWEX 6-7:30pm - practice with buzzers, all topics. April:3 - Horse Bowl @ Country View Stable, Monroe, 6-7:30pm - riding & barn safety,equine first aid & vital signs; tack parts & fitting, riding & show rules.17-19 Midwest Horse Fair @ Coliseum in Madison. Quiz Bowl Scavenger hunt(watch the Facebook page for info).24 - Horse Bowl @ UWEX, 6-7:30pm - practice with buzzers, all topics. May:2 - HORSE BOWL COMPETITION @ Appleton9 - Farrier & hoof care clinic w/ Chet Hume, 11am (address to come)

April:15 - Wednesday Ride Nights Begin! Set up arena @ Fairgrounds, 5pm.22 - Wednesday Ride Night @ Fairgrounds, 5pm - Get to Know Your Horse Tack.24 - Horse Bowl @ UWEX, 6-7:30pm - practice with buzzers, all topics.25 - English/Dressage/Hunt Clinic @ Fairgrounds, 10am.

May:6 - Wednesday Ride Night @ Fairgrounds, 5pm - Focus & Body Position13 - Wednesday Ride Night @ Fairgrounds, 5pm - Barrels & Poles/Gymkhana.20 - Wednesday Ride Night @ Fairgrounds, 5pm - Fun Night!27 - Wednesday Ride Night @ Fairgrounds, 5pm - Ranching Clinic.31 - Sunday Open Ride @ Country View Stable, Monroe, 1-3pm - Riding Safety Test

June:3 - Wednesday Ride Night @ Fairgrounds, 5pm - practice for show days.6  - Western Pleasure & Trail Clinic @ Gibson Training Center, Albany, 10am-2pm.10 - Wednesday Ride Night @ Fairgrounds, 5pm.17 - Wednesday Ride Night @ Fairgrounds, 5pm.24 - Wednesday Ride Night @ Fairgrounds, 5pm - LAST OPPORTUNITY TO TAKESAFETY RIDING TEST FOR FAIR & SPEED SHOW ELIGIBILITY. NO EXCEPTIONS.26-28 - STATE DRESSAGE & HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW @ Sheboygan Co. Fairgrounds27 - GREEN CO. PRE-FAIR SHOW @ Country View Stable, Monroe, 8am.

July:1 - Wednesday Ride Night @ Fairgrounds, 5pm - Practice for show day!8 - Wednesday Ride Night @ Fairgrounds, 5pm - Practice for show day!11 - GREEN CO. HORSE SHOW @ Fairgrounds, 8am. Back-up Rain Location: CountryView Stable, Monroe.12 - GREEN CO. OPEN SPEED SHOW @ Fairgrounds, 10am.

September:11-13 - STATE GYMKHANA @ State Fair Park 18-20 - STATE HORSE EXPO @ State Fair Park 

2020 Horse & Pony Project Mounted Clinics/Ride Nights