Horse

Area Rules – Horse

All horse exhibitors must take and pass the Level 1 Horse test by June 15th
Exhibitors may enter up to 6 horses total at the county fair.
Only one horse per class per contestant, except in halter classes. A family project horse may not be entered twice in the same event. However, the same horse may be used by both a Junior and Senior family member in any class.
Foals born after deadline day from project mares may be shown if identified on a 4-H Horse Identification Certificate within two weeks of birth.
All horses must stall, unless there is not enough room. In that event, the superintendent could allow some 4-H members to take their horse’s home.
An equine professional is not liable for an injury or the death of a participant in the quine activities resulting from inherent risks of equine activities pursuant to sections 25-21, 249 to 253 N.R.S.
Exercise times will be announced, upon approval of superintendent. Patterns for showmanship, horsemanship, trail, etc. will be posted by the superintendent or extension staff.
Nebraska 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide (4-H 373) will be followed in conducting county level 4-H horse shows with some expectations. The same horse may be ridden in multiple pleasure classes by the same or different riders. Guide available upon request at the extension office.
1. The guide lists penalties for speed classes. Contestants who are disqualified will receive white ribbons. A two-second penalty will be assessed for each pole or barrel knocked down. Riders must dismount before leaving the arena. Hats are not necessary; however, a 2-second penalty will be assessed for hats lost during the run.

Awards

Champion Showmanship (per age division)
Halter
- Champion Weanling
- Champion Yearling
- Champion 2-year-Old
- Champion Mare 3-4 Years Old
- Champion Gelding 3-4 Years Old
- Champion Mare 5 Years and Older
- Champion Gelding 5 Years and Older
- Champion Pony Under 49”
- Champion Pony 49”- 56”
Pleasure
- Champion Walk Trot
- Champion Snaffle Bit
- Champion Western Pleasure Under 14 Hands Junior & Senior Divisions
- Champion Western Pleasure 14 Hands & Over Junior & Senior Divisions
- Champion Ranch Horse Pleasure Junior & Senior Divisions
Performance
- Champion Western Horsemanship Junior & Senior Divisions
- Champion Ranch Riding Junior & Senior Divisions
- Champion Hunter Under Saddle
- Champion Hunt Seat Equitation
- Champion Trail Junior & Senior Divisions
Speed
- Champion Barrel Racing Junior & Senior Divisions
- Champion Pole Bending Junior & Senior Divisions
- Champion Keyhole Racing Junior & Senior Divisions
- Champion Flag Racing Junior & Senior Divisions

Department G – Division 260 – Horse Showmanship

				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	260	All Classes	3	$8	$6	$4	$2
G	260	901	Senior Division – 14 years & older
G	260	902	Intermediate Division – 11 to 13-year-olds
G	260	903	Junior Division – 8-10-year-olds
G	260	904	Adaptive Division – 8-18-years old

Halter Class

Department G – Division 261 – Halter
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	261	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	261	900	Weanlings
G	261	901	Yearlings
G	261	902	2-year-olds
G	261	903	Pony – under 49”
G	261	904	Pony – 49” to 56”
G	261	905	3-4 Year Mares – 14 hands & over
G	261	906	3-4 Year Geldings – 14 hands & over
G	261	907	5 Years & Older Mares - 14 hands & over
G	261	908	5 Years & Older Geldings - 14 hands & over

Pleasure/On the Rail Classes

Department G – Division 263 – Walk Trot Pleasure
Recommended for 4-H exhibitors with 2-years or less enrollment in the Horse project. Rider is not eligible for any other pleasure classes (264, 265, 266 or 267)
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	263	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	263	900	Walk Trot

Department G – Division 264 – Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure
Horses used in this class are not eligible for use in any other pleasure class. Horses used in the class must be under 4-years of age.
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	264	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	264	900	Snaffle Bit

Department G – Division 265 – Western Pleasure – Under 14 hands
Riders are divided into Junior & Senior Divisions Senior Division – 14-years and older Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	265	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	265	900	Senior Division
G	265	901	Junior Division

Department G – Division 266 – Western Pleasure – 14 hands & over
Riders are divided into Junior & Senior Divisions Senior Division – 14-years and older Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	266	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	266	900	Senior Division
G	266	901	Junior Division

Department G – Division 267 – Ranch Horse Pleasure
Riders are divided into Junior & Senior Divisions Senior Division – 14-years and older Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	267	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	267	900	Senior Division
G	267	901	Junior Division

Performance/Pattern Classes

Department G – Division 268 – Western Horsemanship
Riders are divided into Junior & Senior Divisions Senior Division – 14-years and older Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	268	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	268	900	Senior Division
G	268	901	Junior Division

Department G – Division 269 – Ranch Riding
Riders are divided into Junior & Senior Divisions Senior Division – 14-years and older Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	269	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	269	900	Senior Division
G	269	901	Junior Division

Department G – Division 270 – Hunter Under Saddle
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	270	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	270	900	English Pleasure

Department G – Division 271 – Hunt Seat Equitation
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	271	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	271	900	English Equitation

Department G – Division 272 – Driving
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	272	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	272	900	Driving

Department G – Division 273 – Trail Horse
Riders are divided into Junior & Senior Divisions Senior Division – 14-years and older Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	273	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	273	900	Senior Division
G	273	901	Junior Division

Speed Classes

Department G – Division 280 – Barrel Racing
Riders are divided into Junior & Senior Divisions Senior Division – 14-years and older Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	280	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	280	900	Senior Division
G	280	901	Junior Division

Department G – Division 281 – Pole Bending
Riders are divided into Junior & Senior Divisions Senior Division – 14-years and older Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	281	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	281	900	Senior Division
G	281	901	Junior Division

Department G – Division 282 – Keyhole Race
Riders are divided into Junior & Senior Divisions Senior Division – 14-years and older Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	282	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	282	900	Senior Division
G	282	901	Junior Division

Department G – Division 283 – Flag Race
Riders are divided into Junior & Senior Divisions Senior Division – 14-years and older Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	283	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	283	900	Senior Division
G	283	901	Junior Division

Department G – Division 284 – Figure 8 Barrel Racing
Riders are divided into Junior & Senior Divisions Senior Division – 14-years and older Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	284	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	284	900	Senior Division
G	284	901	Junior Division

Department G – Division 285 – Stake Race
Riders are divided into Junior & Senior Divisions Senior Division – 14-years and older Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
				Division	Class	Pay	Purple	Blue	Red	White
Dept.	Division	Class No.	Class Description	285	All Classes	1	$6	$4	$2	$1
G	285	900	Senior Division
G	285	901	Junior Division