Each rope exhibit must be mounted on a board that is 1/4" thick x 24" high x 32" wide. All items placed on board must be made according to instructions found in the 4-H Rope Manual, E.C. 7-01-79. 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: 1) end whipping; 2) eye splice; 3) crown splice; 4) rosebud knot; 5) Matthew Walter knot; or 6) diamond knot.
Entries per Individual - One entry per exhibitor per class. Limit of 4 entries per exhibitor per project.
ROPE CLASSES (**Denotes NOT State Fair Eligible)
PREMIUMS: Purple, $4.00; Blue, $3.00; Red, $2.00; and White, $1.00
**H898901 Rope Display – Scoresheet CF223 - At least 10 and not more than 12 knots, hitches, and splices (include two splices) made of 3/8" rope. Include appropriate board title and item labels. The end of all ropes must be whipped.
**H898902 Single Loop or Double Loop Halter – Scoresheet CF70579 - Sheep and goats use 3/8" rope. See above requirements for halter exhibits.
**H898903 Single Loop or Double Loop Halter – Scoresheet CF70579 - Cattle and horses use 5/8" or 3/4" rope. See above requirements for halter exhibits.