Horse

Area Rules:

  1. All horse exhibitors must take and pass the Level 1 Horse test by June 15th.
  2. Exhibitors may enter up to six (6) horses total at the county fair. 
  3. Only one horse per class per contestant, except for 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.
  4. Foals born after the deadline day from project mares may be shown if identified on a 4-H Horse Identification Certificate within two (2) weeks of birth.
  5. One (1) horse must be stalled at the fair, unless there is not enough room. In that event, the Horse Superintendent could allow some 4-H members to take their horse home.
  6. An equine professional is not liable for an injury or 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.
  7. Exercise times will be announced, upon approval of the Horse Superintendent. Patterns for showmanship, horsemanship, trail, etc. will be posted by the superintendent or extension staff.
  8. 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 list 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 two-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 Ranch Horse Pleasure Junior & Senior Divisions
  • Performance
    • Champion Western Horsemanship Junior & Senior Divisions
    • Champion Ranch Riding Junior & Senior Divisions
    • 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

1100 – Horse Showmanship

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Division
Class
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1100

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$8

$6

$4

$2

Classes 

  • G-1100-900 – Out of School FFA Division – 19 years and older
  • G-1100-901 – Senior Division – 14 to 18 years-old
  • G-1100-902 – Intermediate Division – 11 to 13 years-old
  • G-1100-903 – Junior Division – 18 to 10 years-old
  • G-1100-904 – Adaptive Division – 8 to 18 years-old

1101 – Halter

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Class
Pay
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1101

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$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1101-900 – Weanlings

G-1101-901 – Yearlings

G-1101-902 – 2-year olds

G-1101-903 – Pony – under 49”

G-1101-904 – Pony – 49” to 56”

G-1101-905 – 3-4-year-old Mares – 14 hands & over

G-1101-906 – 3-4-year-old Geldings – 14 hands & over

G-1101-907 – 5-years & Older Mares – 14 hands & over

G-1101-908 – 5-years & Older Geldings – 14 hands & over

1102 – Walk Trot Pleasure

Division Rules:

  1. This division is recommended for 4-H exhibitors with two-years or less enrollment in the Horse project. Rider is not eligible for any other pleasure classes. 
Department
Division
Class
Pay
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1102

All

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1102-900 – Walk Trot Pleasure

1103 – Snaffle Bit 

Division Rules:

  1. Horses used in this class are not eligible for use in any other pleasure classes.
  2. Horse used in the class must be under 4-years of age.
Department
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Class
Pay
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1103

All

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1103-900 – Snaffle Bit 

1104 – Ranch Horse Pleasure 

Division Rules:

  1. Riders are divided into Junior and Senior Divisions.
    1. Senior Division – 14-years and Older
    2. Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
Department
Division
Class
Pay
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Blue
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1104

All

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1104-900 – Senior Division

G-1104-901 – Junior Division 

1105 – Western Horsemanship

Division Rules:

  1. Riders are divided into Junior and Senior Divisions.
    1. Senior Division – 14-years and Older
    2. Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
Department
Division
Class
Pay
Purple
Blue
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White

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1105

All

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1105-900 – Senior Division

G-1105-901 – Junior Division 

1106 – Ranch Riding

Division Rules:

  1. Riders are divided into Junior and Senior Divisions.
    1. Senior Division – 14-years and Older
    2. Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
Department
Division
Class
Pay
Purple
Blue
Red
White

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1106

All

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1106-900 – Senior Division

G-1106-901 – Junior Division 

1107 – Trail Horse

Division Rules:

  1. Riders are divided into Junior and Senior Divisions.
    1. Senior Division – 14-years and Older
    2. Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
Department
Division
Class
Pay
Purple
Blue
Red
White

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1107

All

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1107-900 – Senior Division

G-1107-901 – Junior Division 

1108 – Barrel Racing

Division Rules:

  1. Riders are divided into Junior and Senior Divisions.
    1. Senior Division – 14-years and Older
    2. Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
Department
Division
Class
Pay
Purple
Blue
Red
White

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1108

All

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1108-900 – Senior Division

G-1108-901 – Junior Division 

1109 – Pole Bending

Division Rules:

  1. Riders are divided into Junior and Senior Divisions.
    1. Senior Division – 14-years and Older
    2. Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
Department
Division
Class
Pay
Purple
Blue
Red
White

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1109

All

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1109-900 – Senior Division

G-1109-901 – Junior Division 

1110 – Keyhole Race

Division Rules:

  1. Riders are divided into Junior and Senior Divisions.
    1. Senior Division – 14-years and Older
    2. Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
Department
Division
Class
Pay
Purple
Blue
Red
White

G

1110

All

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1110-900 – Senior Division

G-1110-901 – Junior Division 

1111– Flag Race

Division Rules:

  1. Riders are divided into Junior and Senior Divisions.
    1. Senior Division – 14-years and Older
    2. Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
Department
Division
Class
Pay
Purple
Blue
Red
White

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1111

All

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1111-900 – Senior Division

G-1111-901 – Junior Division 

1112 – Figure Eight Barrel Race

Division Rules:

  1. Riders are divided into Junior and Senior Divisions.
    1. Senior Division – 14-years and Older
    2. Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
Department
Division
Class
Pay
Purple
Blue
Red
White

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1112

All

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1112-900 – Senior Division

G-1112-901 – Junior Division 

1113 – Stake Race

Division Rules:

  1. Riders are divided into Junior and Senior Divisions.
    1. Senior Division – 14-years and Older
    2. Junior Division – 8-years to 13-years
Department
Division
Class
Pay
Purple
Blue
Red
White

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1113

All

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

Classes 

G-1113-900 – Senior Division

G-1113-901 – Junior Division 

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