General Information:

  • Each rope exhibit must be mounted on a board 3/8" thick x 24" high x 32" wide.
  • For items on demo-boards use instructions found in the 4-H Rope Manual, EC70179.
  • Mount the knots in the same position as shown in the 4-H Rope Manual.
  • Either manila or synthetic rope may be used.
  • When halters are exhibited, the tie rope, plus a required second piece of rope must show any three of the following items:
    • End whipping
    • Eye splice
    • Crown splice
    • Rosebud knot
    • Matthew Walker knot
    • Diamond knot

Division 990 – Rope (Not State Fair Eligible)

H990001     Rope Display – at least 10 and not more than 12 knots, hitches and splices (include two splices) made of 3/8” rope.

H990002    Single Loop or Double Loop Halter – cattle and horse use 5/8” or ¾” rope. See above requirements for halter exhibits.

H990003    Single Loop or Double Loop Halter – sheep and goats use 3/8” rope. See above requirements for halter exhibits.

H990004    Braided reins, bridles, halters, etc.