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CARVER COUNTY 4-H
2019 Horse Project Handbook
Welcome ............................................................................................... 1
Calendar of Events ........................................................................... 2/3
4-H Pledges / Staff / Websites/Friday Facts ................................... 3/4
All Horse Project Members .............................................................. 4/5
4-H Youth Record Keeping ................................................................. 6
Cloverbud ............................................................................................. 6
Horseless Horse / Horse Related ....................................................... 7
Horse Training/ Challenged Rider/ Drill Team ............................... 7/8
Horse Project Member Achievement Program .............................. 8/9
Horse Interview/ Horse Project Bowl/ Hippology ........................ 9/10
Speech & Demonstrations / Horse Judging ................................... 10
Clinics / Practice Nights .................................................................... 11
Carver County Fair ....................................................................... 12/13
Stalling & Stalling Points ............................................................. 13/14
Herdsmanship Contest ................................................................ 14/15
County Awards/ State Fair Trip Eligibility .................................. 15/16
State Fair Trip Eligibility Point System.................................. 16/17/18
Glossary of Terms ........................................................................ 18/19
Achievement Book Sign-Off Volunteer List…………………….....…19
Welcome
Welcome to the Carver County 4-H Horse Project, including Horseless Horse, Horse Related and
Horse Training. The mission of the Carver County 4-H Horse Project is to promote and encourage
fun, teamwork, friendship, sportsmanship, fair competition, leadership, education, responsibility,
and organization skills. The final outcome is to develop a well-rounded youth.
The Carver County 4-H Horse Project Handbook is a guide for the Carver County 4-H Horse
Project member. A team of 4-H members, volunteers, and staff have worked together to provide
this helpful information. Every effort has been taken to ensure its accuracy. If there are questions,
please contact the Extension Office. Watch for updates, changes, and additional Horse Project
information in emails, mailings, and/or 4-H Friday Facts.
Dates and times are subject to
change
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 20 .......................................... Culver’s Fundraiser in Waconia
May 1 ........................................................... Clinic(s) Registration Due
May 15 ........................................................... 4-H Enrollment Deadline
May 15 ................................................. 4-H Horse IDs and Leases Due (Due in 4-HOnline)
May 15 ........................................ Practice 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Games)
May 15 …………………………………..Fairgrounds Clean Up 5:30 PM
May 18 …………………………………….Lindenruh Farm Horse Show (Circle C Fundraiser)
May 22 ..................................... Practice 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Pleasure)
May 29 ........................................ Practice 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Games)
June 3 .............. Games Clinics (Beginner 6 PM, Advanced 7:30 PM)
June 5 ..................................... Practice 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Pleasure)
June 10 ............ Games Clinics (Beginner 6 PM, Advanced 7:30 PM)
June 12 ........... Practice and Stall Set Up 5:30 PM-8:30 PM (Games)
June 17 ............ Games Clinics (Beginner 6 PM, Advanced 7:30 PM)
June 19 ............................................................ Good Samaritan Show
June 24 ........................................ Games Clinic (Rain Make-Up Date)
June 26 ................................... Practice 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Pleasure)
July 2 ...................................................... Fair Entries Due in FairEntry
July 5………………………… Intent to Stall Application and Fee Due
July 8 ............. Pleasure Clinics (Beginner 6 PM, Advanced 7:30 PM)
July 10 ......................................... Practice 5:30PM - 8:30 PM (Games) (Good Samaritan Fun Show make-up date)
July 15 ........... Pleasure Clinics (Beginner 6 PM, Advanced 7:30 PM)
July 17 ..................................... Practice 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Pleasure)
July 22 ........... Pleasure Clinics (Beginner 6 PM, Advanced 7:30 PM)
July 24 ........................................ Practice 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Games)
July 29 ....................................... Pleasure Clinic (Rain Make-Up Date)
August 1 .......................................... Achievement Book Sign Off Due
August 1 ................... Fundraiser Business Donation Due (Optional)
August 5 ...................................... Stall Decorating 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
August 6 .......................General Project Judging 11:00 AM - 5:00PM (Includes: Horseless Horse, Horse Related and Interviews)
August 6 ...................................... Horse Show Check-In 5 PM – 8 PM (Must check-in to ride)
August 6 .................................................................... Horse Interviews
August 6 ....................................................... Stalling Horses Check In
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August 7-11……………………………………...……Carver County Fair
August 7 .................................... Horse Show Check-In 10 AM - Noon (Must check-in to ride)
August 8 ...................................................................... 4-H Game Show
August 9 ................................................................. 4-H Pleasure Show
August 11 ............................................ Stalled Horses Released 8 PM
September 11 ................................................ Stall take-down 6:30 PM
September 16-21 ...................................... State 4-H for Horse Project
PLEDGES Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the Flag, of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it
stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
4-H Pledge
I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, my
health to better living, for my family, my club, my community, my country and my world.
4-H STAFF AND WEBSITES The Carver County 4-H Horse Project is part of the Carver County 4-H Youth Development
program. The 4-H Youth Development program is part of the University of Minnesota Extension,
Carver County. Extension Staff is responsible for administering the 4-H program.
University of Minnesota Extension, Carver County
11360 Hwy 212 Ste 4
Cologne, MN 55322
Phone (952) 466-5300 / Fax (952) 466-5301
Carver County Interim 4-H Program Coordinator: Carley Vinkemeier, 952-466-5304, [email protected]
Carver County 4-H Support Staff: Rita Yetzer, 952-466-5313, [email protected] Carver County Extension website: www.extension.umn.edu/county/carver Minnesota 4-H website: www.4-H.umn.edu MN 4-H Horse Project website: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-h/projects/animal-
science/horse/ [Horse ID forms, Horse Rule Book, Achievement Book, Training Book, Horse Bowl,
Horse Judging, Horse Hippology, etc.]
Volunteer Spot: Updated links associated with specific signups will be communicated via email.
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4-H FRIDAY FACTS 4-H Friday Facts is a collection of thorough information regarding upcoming events and
happenings within the Carver County 4-H Program. Instead of sending out many different emails
with project/event information, members receive one email every Friday. If there is important or
special project information, there may be additional emails.
HORSE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (PDC) Horse Project Development Committee (PDC) promotes the Horse Project in Carver County and
assists all members with their project needs. Meetings are held periodically throughout the year.
All 4-H Horse Project volunteers, parents, and members 6th grade and older are encouraged to
participate. Watch for monthly Clover Updates and 4-H Friday Facts for meeting details.
FUNDRAISING POLICY The cost for the Horse program is covered by fundraising, sponsorship, and/or contributions
from its members.
Each Horse Project member is expected to embrace one of the following fundraising options:
1. Participate in PDC-organized group fundraising event
2019 Event – Culver’s (Waconia, MN)
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 5-8 PM
Please watch for more information communicated via email and 4-H Friday Facts.
Please watch for additional fundraiser details in your email.
2. Gain a local business donation of $50 by August 1st, 2019
Carver County businesses are invited to donate to the 4-H Horse project. In return, the
business name/logo/contact information is published in the Carver County Fair Horse
Show program(s) and announced/promoted via microphone by the Show Announcer
during the Horse Show(s).
Contact scripts and additional details are available from the Extension Office.
3. Contribute $30 per family at or before Horse Check-In at the Carver County Fair.
Payments should be made via check to: Carver County 4-H Horse Project
A 4-H member who does not meet any of the fundraising options will forfeit his or her Carver
County Fair premiums.
Scholarships are available for families experiencing financial hardship. Contact the Carver County
4-H Program Coordinator for more information.
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PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR POLICY 4-H Horse Project members are required to wear ASTM/SEI approved protective and properly
fastened headgear. 4-H members not wearing properly fastened protective headgear will not be
able to participate in 4-H Horse Project events and activities.
Per MN State 4-H policy, if a rider’s helmet comes off of his or her head during competition, the
rider is automatically disqualified.
The helmet policy is available at: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/policies/MN-4-H-
Horse-Helmet-Policy.pdf.
NEGATIVE COGGINS POLICY A Coggins test is a blood test performed on a horse by a veterinarian to test for Equine Infectious
Anemia.
MN 4-H policy is that any horse participating in any 4-H event must have a current ID and
negative Coggins documentation on file at the local Extension Office. Negative Coggins
documentation can be uploaded, along with the horse identification form, to a specific 4-Her’s
online profile. Coggins test results are due to the Extension Office prior to participating in any 4-
H event or activity.
Note: Negative Coggins documentation will be required on site for the Lindenruh Horse Show.
HEALTHY ANIMALS POLICY Strangles is a bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract of horses, causing enlargement of
the lymph nodes in the throat, which may impair breathing.
If your horse is showing any of the symptoms listed below, you must keep your horse at home:
High fever
Poor appetite
Depression
Discharge from
the nose
Swollen lymph
nodes
Difficulty
breathing
If Strangles has been detected at your barn or where your horse is boarded, you must have your
veterinarian write an official note stating that your horse if free and clear of Strangles and may
comingle with other horses. Submit this note to the Extension Office.
OTHER INFORMATION Participants bring their animals to the 4-H Events/Activities and the Carver County Fair at
their own risk.
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4-H events, involving horses, are designed for 4-H youth riders only. Adult 4-H or non 4-H
volunteers or guardians are not allowed to ride in the ring or on the Fairgrounds during
practice nights or clinics. Non 4-H friends and/or 4-Hers outside of the Horse Project may
not participate in Carver County 4-H Horse Project Clinics or Practices.
Every 4-H member’s parent or guardian is expected to work at least 2-3 hours as needed at
the Carver County 4-H Horse Show(s). Sign-up will be available prior to the Fair on the
online Volunteer Spot. Be looking for horse related and volunteer emails leading up to the
Fair.
Alcoholic beverages and the use of tobacco products are prohibited at all 4-H events and
activities.
Parents are expected to uphold the MN 4-H Code of Conduct which includes being
courteous and respectful and exhibiting good sportsmanship.
4-H DOCUMENTATION
RULEBOOKS / PROJECT RECORDS / ACHIEVEMENT BOOKS / FORMS
Rulebooks, project records, achievement books and other forms are available at the Carver County
Extension Office or online: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/projects/animal-
science/horse/
4-H YOUTH RECORD KEEPING Record keeping encourages youth to reflect on their experience so they can share it with others.
All 4-H members are encouraged to maintain Project Records on their projects.
Project Record forms are available at: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/youth-
records/
CLOVERBUD Cloverbud (grades K-2 or 3) activities involving a horse require an adult or responsible person to
be in control of the animal at all times. Control means to handle and/or lead the animal.
Cloverbud horses must be on a lead line in all activities. Cloverbuds can participate in up to 3
Cloverbud Horse classes at the Fair.
Cloverbud 4-H members are welcome to stall horses or another member of the Equidae family at
the Carver County Fair.
A copy of the Cloverbud policy is available: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-
H/projects/cloverbuds/docs/4-h-cloverbud-parent-fact-sheet.pdf
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HORSELESS HORSE, HORSE RELATED 4-H Horseless Horse offers the opportunity to study and learn about the horse for members who
do not own or lease a horse. 4-Hers who have IDed a horse or horses in the 4-H system may not
participate in Horseless Horse programs.
4-H Horse Related project members will learn about horses and will create an exhibit for the
Carver County Fair to demonstrate what they have learned. Horse Related project members may
own or lease a horse but do not need to bring an animal to the Fair to present a project in this
area.
HORSE TRAINING 4-H Horse Training is designed to help a 4-Her train his or her untrained horse using a step-by-
step process. The Horse Training book is a guide through the process and provides the
opportunity to track progress.
Horse Training books are available from the Carver County Extension Office or can be accessed at
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/projects/animal-science/horse/
Horse Training project rules and guidelines handout are available from the Carver County
Extension Office or can be accessed at http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-
H/projects/animal-science/horse/docs/4-H-horse-project-rulebook.pdf
MN 4-H Horse Training project website: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-
H/projects/animal-science/horse/training-project/
Helpful Information:
The horse being trained may not have been previously trained. The only trainer allowed to
train/work with the horse, during the project, is the 4-H member. Horses worked with by
trainers will be disqualified from the project.
A designated Carver County 4-H Horse Project Volunteer must review and sign the 4-H
Horse Training Project member’s book, every year by August 1st.
Any age horse may qualify provided that it has had no training beyond lunging. A horse
may not have been previously ground-driven or ridden.
A 4-H Member may not complete more than 3 levels per year. The levels must be
completed in order.
Horses in the Horse Training project may not be ridden in the County Fair until level 3
training has been completed and reviewed by an approved 4-H Horse Project Volunteer.
CHALLENGED RIDER PROGRAM (Pending Member Interest/ County Initiative in 2020)
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The Challenged Rider Program is designed to allow Special Needs/ Disabled 4-H members the
opportunity to explore opportunities within the Minnesota 4-H Horse Project.
DRILL TEAMS (Pending Member Interest in 2019)
Drill team provide an opportunity for youth to develop drill team skills as well as leadership and
teamwork skills and to enhance the 4-H Horse Project while creating a positive environment for
the youth to develop mentoring skills with other youth. Drill team incorporates coordination and
timing with briskness or movement in a manner that is synchronized with others in the drill team.
Variety and creativity in attire and routine are allowed to be developed by the team and their drill
leader.
MN 4-H Drill Team Rule Book: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/projects/animal-
science/horse/docs/4-H-horse-project-rulebook.pdf
4-H HORSE PROJECT MEMBER ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM The Achievement Program is designed to help youth explore many exciting and fun parts of the 4-
H Horse Project. There are two parts to the Achievement Program – the Achievement Book and
the Horse Interview at the Carver County Fair. The Achievement Book is a prerequisite to the
Horse Interview. As a 4-Her moves through the program, he or she will:
Develop knowledge and understanding necessary for proper care, maintenance, and
handling of horses
Develop Project skills and personal skills
Advance according to his or her individual abilities and interests
Become eligible to earn Carver County Fair Show Points
It is recommended that all Carver County 4-H Horse Project members participate in the Horse
Member Achievement Program in addition to keeping Project Records.
This recommendation does not include Cloverbuds or Horseless Horse Project members.
ACHIEVEMENT BOOK
Each level must be completed in order. As you accomplish each skill, check it off in the
space provided. You may take up to two years to complete each level.
A designated Carver County 4-H Horse Project Volunteer must review and screen each skill.
4-H youth should be prepared to demonstrate their skills, on a horse, for the volunteer. A
list of Carver County 4-H Horse Project Volunteers are listed on page 18.
4-H Youth are responsible for having their Achievement Book reviewed and signed off by a
4-H Volunteer. Sign-off must be completed by August 1st. 4-H youth are also responsible
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for presenting their signed and dated Achievement Book at Horse Check-In at the Carver
County Fair to prove completion.
Level 6 must be approved by an Official Judge at the MN State 4-H Horse Show. 4-H
members working on Level 6 will be eligible to go to the MN State 4-H Horse show to be
tested. A recommendation from your County Project Leader or Program Coordinator is
needed for this level.
Achievement Book County Fair Show Points Eligibly Requirements
4-H members must complete a half level in the Achievement Program every year by August 1st to
be eligible for County Fair Show Bonus Points. (Maximum of 10 Bonus Points - 5 applied to Games
scoring, 5 applied to Pleasure scoring - for Achievement Book.)
Horse Member Achievement Books are available from the Carver County Extension Office. They
can also be accessed at http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/projects/animal-
science/horse/training-project/docs/horse-achievement.pdf
A list of Sign Off Volunteers can be found on page 18 of this document.
4-H HORSE INTERVIEW The Horse Interview is an optional experience for a 4-Her to verbally demonstrate his or her
Achievement Book and general horse-related knowledge and earn Horse Show Bonus Points.
Those who have met all Achievement Book, county, and state deadlines have the opportunity to
earn Horse Show Bonus Points.
4-H youth will register to participate in Horse Interviews when they register for show classes for
the Carver County Fair. Youth will also be asked to indicate a time range they would be able to be
on the grounds to participate in a Horse Interview. Interviews must be conducted in person and
appropriate Western or English Show Attire is encouraged. Horse Interviews will be held during
General Judging on the Tuesday of the Fair. 4-Hers will be assigned a judging time slot based on
the time availability they provide on their Fair registration.
Horse Interview questions will be based on which achievement level 4-Hers have completed in
combination with years in the 4-H Horse Project. Interviews will be conducted by a knowledgeable
horse judge.
Horse Interview County Fair Show Points Eligibly Requirements
Participation in the Horse Interview provides 4-Hers the opportunity to earn Bonus Points for the
County Fair Horse Show(s). (Maximum of 10 Bonus Points - 5 applied to Games scoring, 5 applied
to Pleasure scoring – for Horse Interviews.)
4-H HORSE PROJECT BOWL Project Bowls are an exciting way for youth to explore the Horse Project. Teams participate in
Horse Bowl competitions consisting of a game-style question/answer format. Winners of the
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Regional Bowls advance to the State Bowl. Teams begin to form in December. Practices begin in
the winter. Regional Bowls are held in March and April. For more information, contact the
Extension Office.
MN 4-H Horse Project Bowl website: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/events/project-
bowl/pb-horse-references.html
4-H HORSE HIPPOLOGY Hippology is an activity that can make learning fun for 4-H members by letting them exhibit their
knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry in a friendly but competitive
setting. 4-Hers grades 6th and older may compete in teams or individually at the State 4-H Horse
Show. Winning teams represent Minnesota in National Competitions. Teams compete in phases, as
follows:
1. Examination Phase
2. Station Phase
3. Judging Phase
4. Team Problem
MN 4-H Horse Hippology website: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/projects/animal-
science/horse/hippology/index.html
For more information, contact the Extension Office.
4-H HORSE SPEECH AND DEMONSTRATIONS This event is held at the State 4-H Horse Show. Youth in grades 6th and older, and younger than
19, are eligible to participate. Speech and Demonstrations must pertain to the horse industry.
Demonstrations may be an individual presentation or by a team of two. Live horses are not
allowed.
MN 4-H Horse Speech and Demonstrations website: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-
H/projects/animal-science/horse/speech-demonstration/
For more information, contact the Extension Office.
4-H HORSE JUDGING In this event, 4-H youth will make a careful study of a horse, measuring it against an accepted
ideal. Horse Judging is an art in which a knowledgeable person expresses his or her opinion of a
class of animals by placing them in ranking order and must be able to orally defend the order of
placement.
Participants may enter the contest as a team or as an individual. The contest takes place at the MN
4-H State Horse Show.
MN 4-H Horse Judging website: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/projects/animal-
science/horse/judging-contest/index.html
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For more information, contact the Extension Office.
4-H CLINICS AND PRACTICE NIGHTS Horse Project members are invited to practice and participate in Clinics over the summer at the
Carver County Fairgrounds to improve their skills. Carver County 4-H Horse Project Volunteers
lead and supervise these activities. Member registration, due May 1, is required for Clinics.
Activities will be canceled if 2 Carver County 4-H Horse Project Volunteers are not present.
Cloverbuds must follow the MN 4-H Cloverbud Animal Policy.
Clinic and Practice night information will be distributed to 4-H Horse Project members via email.
Please watch 4-H Friday Facts for updates.
Practice nights and Clinics are designated for 4-H youth riders only. Adult 4-H or non-4-H
volunteers or guardians are not allowed to ride in the ring or on the Fairgrounds during Clinic or
Practice nights. Non 4-H friends and/or 4-Hers not in the Horse Project may not participate in
Carver County 4-H Horse Project Clinics or Practices.
Practice Nights may be canceled due to inclement weather or poor arena conditions.
Notification will be sent with as much advance warning as possible given the
circumstances.
All riders must follow the 4-H Headgear Policy in order to participate.
Walk/Trot times will be established on a nightly basis by the adult volunteers on duty. If
you wish to ride a walk/trot time, please seek out one of the volunteers upon arriving. If
there is no request, no designated time will be allotted. The walk/trot time will be between
30 and 45 minutes, with no minimum number of participants. Any rider may participate
as long as proper gaits are maintained.
Stay alert and practice courtesy. Proper ring etiquette consists of always keeping at least
one horse length between your horse and any other horse around you.
Think left-left when passing from the opposite direction. At most arenas, the rule is to
pass left shoulder to left shoulder if going in the opposite directions.
Don’t mount on the track. The proper thing to do is to lead your horse to the center of the
arena to a location away from other horses and to then mount your horse.
Riders moving at a faster gait have priority on the track. If you are walking or riding
slower, move to the inside of the track.
Communicate with other riders.
If someone falls off – stop. If you’re the closest rider, dismount, and offer assistance. Wait
for an Adult Volunteer before moving an injured rider. Help the person and catch his or
her horse if it is loose. If the rider is injured, appoint someone to call for help.
No talking or texting on cell phones while riding.
Keep gates closed while riding in an arena.
Please pick up after yourself and your horse.
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CARVER COUNTY FAIR Fair registration: http://carver.Fairentry.com. Please register for all classes online.
Participants bring their animals to the Carver County Fair at their own risk.
4-H members may only exhibit their own or leased animal. An owned-horse may be used
as a project animal by more than one member as long as all requirements are met. A
leased-horse may not be shown by another person during the lease period.
With safety in mind, only stallions foaled in the current 4-H year will be allowed at the
county Fair. Male foals may be shown but yearling and older stallions are ineligible as 4-H
projects. The age of the horse shall be computed on the basis of a calendar year starting
January 1st of the year foaled. It is considered to be a weanling during the first calendar
year following its foaling date.
4-H members may show only one horse in each class. An exhibitor may show multiple
horses in separate divisions/classes. State Fair Trip and award points will be applied per
horse/rider combination.
Trainers and adults are not allowed to exercise, work out, or ride 4-H members’ animals at
the Carver County Fair.
4-H Horse Project members are required to check-in on Tuesday (5pm-8pm) or
Wednesday (10am-12pm) at the Carver County Fairgrounds. Members who do not check-
in will be scratched from ribbon placings but may ride for participation only.
County Fair Check Out: Check-out is 8pm on Sunday. Horses and projects must be on
exhibit until 8pm on Sunday. All horses and projects must be removed, and stalls cleaned
out, by 10pm on Sunday. Failure to comply will result in loss of County Fair premium
check and State Fair 4-H Horse Show Trip.
4-H members may add/delete/switch classes during Horse Project Check-In at the Carver
County Fair. Scratch cards will be available the day of the show; however, no other changes
or additions will be allowed the day of the show.
Horse Project exhibitors will receive one premium regardless of quantity of classes
participated.
4-H Food Stand: It is expected that all 4-H members exhibiting at the County Fair must
work one shift at the 4-H Food Stand. Contact your club leader or the Extension Office for
your club’s pre-determined shift(s). If you are unable to work your scheduled shift, please
contact the Extension Office. Independent members must also work a shift.
The Carver County Fair 4-H Premium book will list schedules, rules, and other helpful
information for 4-H Fair entries. This list will become available in early summer. Copies
will be distributed to families. They may also be accessed at the Carver County Extension
website under Publications: www.extension.umn.edu/county/carver
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Carver County Fair website: www.carvercountyFair.com
PLEASE NOTE! In case of inclement weather arena conditions at the Carver County Fair will be
evaluated by the Horse Fair Committee, 4-H Program Coordinator and Fairboard Members. Horse
Show makeup date will be Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Carver County Fair Grounds.
STALLING AT THE CARVER COUNTY FAIR Stalling at the Fair is a privilege and valuable component of the 4-H experience. Animals
owned or leased by 4-H members are, in fact, on exhibit for the duration of the Fair, and, in
return, the use of the Horse Arena for exhibition and competition, premium payments, and
judge compensation are funded by the Fair Board.
All members of the Equidae (Horse Family) including horses, donkeys, and mules owned or
leased and IDed by the May 15th deadline by 4-H Horse Project participants are welcome to
apply for stalling privileges, as exhibits of 4-H, at the discretion of the 4-H Extension
Office.
Stalled animals need not participate in a Carver County Fair Horse Show.
Cloverbuds are welcome to apply for stalling privileges.
All stalled animals must have current, negative Coggins results on file with the Extension
Office.
Intent to Stall/Application forms and a $25 stalling fee are due to the Extension Office
by July 5th. If you are unable to stall your horse at the county fair, a veterinarian note
must be obtained. To be eligible for a State Horse Show Trip, the note must state why the
horse is unable to stall at the county fair but is able to stall at the State Horse Show.
Members who turn in their forms and fee after July 5th will be ineligible for State Horse
Show Trips. The $25 stalling fee is refundable only if you are not assigned a stall or if you
are granted stalling exemption from the Extension Office. State Fair eligibility will be at the
discretion of the County Extension Office staff.
4-Hers who do not apply for and accept stalling privileges, of any member of the Horse
Family, will be ineligible for State Fair Horse Show Trips unless granted exemption from
the Extension Office.
In the event that applications to stall exceed the capacity of the Horse Barn, 4-Hers, based
on seniority of a Horse Project family member, will be able to opt out of stalling (granted
exemption from stalling). Seniority is determined by the Extension Office.
4-Hers will be notified of stalling acceptance by approximately July 15th.
Placement in the barn is at the discretion of the Extension Office.
Upon approval of stalling privileges, animals may be brought to the Fairgrounds beginning
Tuesday of the Fair.
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Stalled animals are to remain in the 4-H Horse Barn from noon Wednesday through 8 PM
Sunday, unless excused with a written release from the Official Carver County Fair
Veterinarian. Animals that are removed before 8 PM on Sunday will forfeit their premium
check and any State Fair Trip(s) they have earned.
4-H Horse Barn security begins Tuesday at 11 PM. Security will close the barn each evening,
Tuesday-Saturday, at 11 PM. No one is permitted in the barn after 11PM, unless special
permission is given, veterinary assistance is required, or to participate in a Carver County
Fair Horse Show that is running late. The barn security attendant will stay overnight in the
barn.
Each family that stalls will be responsible for working a barn watch shift during the Fair for
each horse stalled. A parent/guardian is required to be present during each barn watch
shift. For example if you stall 3 horses, you must work 3 shifts. Sign up will be available
prior to the Fair via the online Volunteer Spot.
4-H members are responsible for keeping their animals fed and watered. They are to keep
their stall, tack stall, and surrounding area clean and tidy. It is recommended that animals
be walked at least 3-4 times per day.
Stalls must be completely cleaned out and stripped of bedding before checking out on
Sunday between 8-10 PM.
4-H members assume liability of their tack and equipment left in the Horse Barn.
The Carver County Fair is a public event. 4-H members and their families are expected to
be respectful, courteous, and aware of the public at all times. Please represent Carver
County 4-H in a positive way at all times.
HERDSMANSHIP CONTEST Herdsmanship should be a fun and educational activity.
The purpose of the Herdsmanship Contest is to develop knowledge and skill in proper care,
handling, and housing of animals on public exhibition. Herdsmanship should focus on teamwork,
showing pride in exhibits, learning to pick up and take care of the area, interacting with the public
and proper care and treatment of animals.
The Horse Barn opens to the public at 7am. Overnight barn security items must be moved
out of sight.
4-H members and volunteers are responsible for keeping the Horse Barn, including stalls
and walkways, clean and presentable during the Carver County Fair.
Examples include:
a. Clean and picked stalls with fresh bedding
b. No feed pans in stalls
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c. Clean water in stalls
d. Walkways swept and clean
e. Clean animals - free of manure stains
f. Open tack spaces organized and free of clutter including hay and bedding
CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION, ALL-AROUND AWARDS At the Carver County Fair, Horse Show(s) Awards will be given to the top 6 eligible riders for 1st-6th
place in each class, in all age groups.
Participants who have met State and County deadlines and who receive blue or red 4-H ribbons, as
determined by the 4-H Horse Show Judge(s), are eligible for Champion and Reserve Champion
Awards. Pleasure and Games each have a Champion and Reserve Champion awarded to an
individual horse/rider combination accumulating the most award points in each Age Division and
in the Novice Division.
New for 2019! To encourage 4-Her participation, all Horse Show Classes will award points for
County (Champion, Reserve Champion, All-Around) Awards.
County Award Classes and Activities include:
Games
Egg & Spoon
Pole Weaving
Key Race
Barrels
Jumping Figure 8
Speed Dash
Horse Achievement Book
Horse Interview
Pleasure
Showmanship at Halter
Western Pleasure
Western Horsemanship
English Pleasure
English Equitation
Trail Class
Horse Achievement Book
Horse Interview
Champion, Reserve Champion, and All-Around Award points are applied:
Place 4-H Ribbon Points 1st Blue / Red 6 2nd Blue / Red 5 3rd Blue / Red 4 4th Blue / Red 3 5th Blue / Red 2 6th Blue / Red 1
Points are not assigned to placings in which the participant earned a white 4-H ribbon.
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In case of a points tie, awards are assigned to the horse/rider combination with the most first
places. If a tie remains, awards are assigned to the horse/rider combination with the most second
places. If a tie remains, awards are assigned to the horse/rider combination with the most third
places. If a tie still remains, awards are assigned by the 4-H Judge by drawing names out of a hat.
All-Around Awards are given to the horse/rider combination that participated in both the
Pleasure and Games Horse Shows and accumulated the most points. All-Around awards are
provided in each of the Age Divisions and in the Novice Division. Points for Horse Achievement
Book and Horse Interview (10 points total) will be applied only once toward All-Around Awards.
STATE FAIR TRIP ELIGIBILITY MN 4-H determines the number of State Horse Project (State Fair) Trips for each county. Carver
County State Fair Trip winners are determined by a point system. Points are earned during the
Carver County Fair.
To be eligible for a State Fair Trip, the following criteria must be met:
1. Must be a 4-H member, grade 6 and older
2. All Carver County deadlines/obligations met including:
a. Online enrollment in 4-H by May 15th
b. Horse ID, photo, and lease agreement (if applicable) by May 15th
c. 4-H Carver County Fair registration is due July 2nd
d. Application to Stall and payment by July 5th
Reminder: 4-Hers who do not apply for and accept Carver County Fair stalling
privileges will be ineligible for State Fair Trips.
e. Proof of negative Coggins provided at Caver County Fair Check-In or earlier
3. MN 4-H Horse Project rules and qualifications met. MN 4-H Horse Show rules are available
from the Extension Office or at: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-
H/projects/animal-science/horse/state-horse-show/index.html
STATE FAIR TRIP POINT SYSTEM The quantity of State Trips (Games/Pleasure) is allocated by MN 4-H per the prior year’s discipline
participation of youth grade 3 and older, including Novice riders.
Points are assigned by a point tabulator and verified by a second person at the Carver County Fair.
There are two separate point divisions and State Trip line ups: Pleasure and Games. The
horse/rider combinations with the highest points receive State Trips in their respective divisions
(Games or Pleasure). Points are applied by time (Games) or judge (Pleasure) to all eligible
participants in grades 6 and above, not by placing in age classes.
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State Trip Qualifying Classes for Games (4)
Barrel Racing
Key Hole
Jumping Figure 8
Pole Weaving
State Trip Qualifying Classes for Pleasure (6)
Showmanship
Western Pleasure
Western Equitation
English Pleasure
English Equitation
Trail Class
State Fair Trip Points will be awarded to participants who place 1st through 10th in classes at the
Carver County Fair. Only blue 4-H ribbon placings will be awarded points.
For Games, if a participant is not State Trip eligible (has not met the County or State requirements
for a State Trip) and he or she places in the top 10 blue ribbons, his or her points will be awarded
to him or her. The next contestant gets the next available point value and so on.
The times for the Game Events will be scored as one group, grades 6-13.
For Pleasure, if a participant does not meet the County or State requirements for a state Trip but
placed in the top 10 blue ribbons, his or her points will be awarded to him or her if he or she
chooses to participate in the call back class.
Riders are not required to follow dress codes in Pleasure call back classes
The number of points awarded for each placing will be as follows, regardless of the number of
contestants:
Place 4-H Ribbon Points 1st Blue 10 2nd Blue 9 3rd Blue 8 4th Blue 7 5th Blue 6 6th Blue 5 7th Blue 4 8th Blue 3 9th Blue 2 10th Blue 1
Red 0 White 0
A participant may ride 2 horses, but in different divisions (Pleasure and Games).
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If the exhibitor shows the same horse for both Pleasure and Games, totals will be tabulated
separately on the horse/rider combination (Pleasure and Games). Upon determination, State Fair
Line Ups will be displayed in the 4-H Office at the Carver County Fair.
If an exhibitor is awarded two State Fair Trips, he or she must choose one Trip (either Pleasure or
Games). The remaining Trip will be awarded to the next highest point earner.
Bonus Trip Determination
The winner of the Bonus State Trip will be announced after the shows have been completed and
youth have exhausted the line up on either side. The 2 youth who are next in line for Pleasure and
Games will be compared to see who has the most points. Pleasure classes will use an 8-point scale
(5 classes) and Game classes will use a 10-point scale (4 classes), so that both disciplines will be
based on a 40-point scale.
In case of a points tie, the Bonus Trip is assigned to the horse/rider combination with the most
first places. If a tie remains, awards are assigned to the horse/rider combination with the most
second places. If a tie remains, awards are assigned to the horse/rider combination with the most
third places. If a tie still remains, awards are assigned by drawing names out of a hat.
State Trail Class
Carver County is given a limited number of Trail Class entries. The opportunity to enter the State
Trail Class is awarded to the participant(s) who placed the highest in the Trail Class at the Carver
County Fair. This is not a separate trip.
Bonus Points
A maximum of 10 points can be earned and applied to State Fair Trip scoring by any 4-Her who
completes a half level in his or her Achievement Book and participates in the Horse Interview. A
4-Her who has completed level 5 of his or her Achievement Book will automatically receive 5
points credit for her or her Achievement Book. He or she is encouraged to participate in the
Horse Interview and points applied as such.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS 4-H Program Coordinator: Designated Extension Staff member who administrates day to day
activities for the Carver County 4-H youth development program.
Carver County Fair 4-H Premium book: 4-H project list with schedules, rules and other helpful
information for 4-H County Fair entries. Refer to this list when completing your Fair Entry.
Regional Extension Educator: Designated 4-H Staff member who provides leadership and
management of the County and Regional 4-H youth development program. The name and contact
information for the current Regional Extension Educator is listed on the Carver County Extension
website at www.extension.umn.edu/county/carver
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Novice Horse Project Member: A rider, of any age, who has minimal experience in horse show
competition. If a member has won a 1st place in any age class at a previous Carver County 4-H
show, he or she will need special permission from the Extension Office to ride as a Novice.
ACHIEVEMENT BOOK SIGN OFF VOLUNTEERS
This list may change throughout the year as volunteers are added. Updates will be communicated
via 4-H Friday Facts.
Name Levels Email Phone
Kevin Kramer 1-2 [email protected] 612-716-1982
Kristin Lange 1-2 [email protected] 952-239-0653
Liz Hetherington 1-4 [email protected] 952-807-3365
Carolyn Olson All Levels [email protected] 952-237-5643
Pam Williams All Levels [email protected] 952-237-5543
Sandy Worm All Levels [email protected] 952-496-2874
Jenny Hansen All Levels [email protected] 701-306-3772