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FAIR 2013

August 5-10

KENT COUNTY

4-H

HORSE

PROGRAM

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We would like to thank our 2013 Class Sponsors

The Kent County 4-H Horse Program would not be the same without you!

Banner Sponsors

A Cantering Commotion

Air Compressor Servies

Branch Adventures

Buist Electric

Car City

Cedar Body Shop

Cedar Springs Mill

Country Cowboys

Dave Kwekel DevelopmentDave’s Garage

Diamond Detailing, LLC

Diamond Sahara Equestrian Services

Discount Tire

Double C Ranch

Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding

Equi-Ventures Farm; Dr. Berends

Fox Ford

Grand Rapids Western Horse Club

Hartzell Logging

Kent Career Tech Center

Kent County Farm Bureau

Kent County Sherrif

Koetsier

Michael Culp Agency, Inc

Michigan Pain Consultants

Millbrook Tack

Purforms, Inc

Pinnacle Insurance

Red Flannel Saddle Club

Scott’s Siding

Signature Photography

Sparta Chevrolet

Sunset Logistics

Xtreme Engineered Floor Systems

Combination Trophy Sponsors

Tracy Anderson

Canfield Plumbing & Heating

Cascade Ophthalmology; PC

Tammy Fey

Lori & Jonn Hougntaling

Kelly & Brad Nickel

Bob & Kris Norder

Pridgeon & Clay Inc.

Chris & Kristen VanderWoff

Sandy Yob

Championship Showmanship Class Sponsors

Mary Clay

CN Sawdust & Feed

Gemstone Ranch

Bob Huisman

Carol & Art Lillibridge

Brian S. Nylaan; DDS

Samson Family

West Michigan Veterinary Service

Championship Equitation Class Sponsors

Addorio Technologies

Bob & Marie Cook

Enchanted Garden

Horsin’ Around 4-H Club

Kopecek

Lloyd Family

Lynda Reynolds

West Michigan Veterinary Service

State Horse Delegates Sponsors

KC Horse Judging Team Sponsors

Ron Bjork Farrier Service

Best Decorated Barn Sponsors

Sarah Miller

Lee Schab

Ken & Wanda VanDeGriend

Herdsmanship Sponsors

Ann Hage

Shawn Teynolds-Juarez

Explorer Sponsors

Ellie Buggeln

Classic Property Management (3)

Gasper Farms (7)

Rob & Rhonda Gifford (2)

Holub Family

Horsin’ Around 4-H Club

Matonich Family

Judsun & Lisa Northup

Caitlin & Gavin Peters (2)

Richard Pierce (2)

The Schippers (6)

Andy & Sherry Schipper

Ben & Liz Sorsen

Tichelaar Family

Allen & Catherine Woern

Hunt Seat Fitting & Showing Sponsors

Addorio Technologies

Advanced Cleaning

Bob & Karey Benedict

Robert Benedict


Dufort Farms Inc.

Giamo Family

Bill & Carolyn Heethuis

JCS Marketing

Lockwood Family

Otto Turkey Farm

Riccobono Family

Esther Schab

Brittany Wildgen – Anabar Labs

Western Fitting & Showing Sponsors

Bob & Karey Benedict

Robert Benedict


Davis Family

Dufort Farms Inc.


Bob Huisman

JCS Marketing

Kastner Family

Lloyd Family

Lockwood Family (2)

Mark A Osenieks DDS; Family Dentistry

Otto Turkey Farm

Grandma & Grandpa Peckham

Caitlin & Gavin Peters

Lee Schab

Signature Photography Studios

Sitarski Family


Saddle Seat Fitting & Showing Sponsors

Bill & Carolyn Heethuis Nancy & Steve Graff

Hunt Seat Equitation Sponsors


Tim & Dawn Buursma

Circle K Performance Horses; LLC (2)

Bob & Maria Cook

Daisydogs.com

Finkhouse Family

Giamo Family

Carole Hoethuis

Hofman Family


Sarah Johnson Show Horses (3)

Steven J Koning; Equine Farrier

Manufacturer’s Supply Company

Milly & Fred Overeem

Amy Sarachman

Lee Schab

Tom Stasiak DVM; Forest Hills Veterinary Clinic


Saddle Seat Equitation Sponsors

Tim & Dawn Buursma

Nancy & Steve Graff

Milly & Fred Overeem

Gymkhana Equitation Sponsors

Friends & Neighbors 4-H Club

Koning Dairy Farm (2)

Steven J. Koning – Equine Farrier (3)

Brad & Stacey Mullen (2)

Utley Family

Western Equitation Sponsors

Stephanie Barton

Robert Benedict

Richard & Judith Brecht


CN Sawdust & Feed

Johnson Show Horses (2)

Steven J. Koning – Equine Farrier (2)

Sarah Miller

Brad & Stacey Mullen

Mark A Osenieks DDA, Family Dentistry


Amy Sarachman



Dressage Seat Equitation Sponsors


Carole Hoethuis


Kastner Family

Esther Schab

Lee Schab

Weaver Family

Hunt Seat Riding Patterns Sponsors

Kistler Family


Carol & Jim Wildgen

Western Riding Patterns Sponsors

Giamo Family

Sarah Miller

Brian S. Nylaan DDS


Carol & Jim Wildgen

Saddle Seat Riding Patterns Sponsors

Traci & Dave Overeem Opal Waller

Saddle Seat Pattern Sponsors

Nancy & Steve Graff

Dressage Test Sponsors

Tracy Anderson

Tammy Fey


Kastner Family

Grandpa & Grandma Lacca

Maria Lewis Photography


Weaver Family

Jumping Equitation Sponsors


Finkhouse Family

Grandpa & Grandma Lacca

Joe Mazie

Kelly & Brad Nickels

Rick & Kris Norder

Jumping Sponsors


John DeBlaay

Finkhouse Family

Steven J. Koning – Equine Farrier

Joe Mazie

Kelly & Brad Nickel

Joey Sitarski & Family


Sandy Yob

Hunter Hack Sponsors

Kopecek Family

Joe Mazie

Dan Sitarski & Family


Jumping Prep Sponsors

Tammy Fey Hofman Family

Ground Poles Sponsors

Tracy Anderson

Ron Bjork Ferrier Service

Giamo Family

Maria Lewis Photography

Lockwood Family

Esther Schab

Lee Schab


Opal Waller


Reining Sponsors

Lockwood Family Sarah Miller

Down & Back Sponsors


Sharon Essington & Jack Bowen

Daray Family

Friends & Neighbors 4-H Club (2)

Nancy & Steve Graff

Koning Extreme Performance

Autumn Maxim

Midwest Power Systems



Dan Sitarski & Family

Sturrus Family


Gary & Mary Witing

Speed & Action Sponsors

Daray Family


Friends & Family 4-H Club (2)

Nancy & Steve Graff

Lockwood Family


Sturrus Family

Utley FamilyWest Michigan Veterinary Medical

Assoc

Gary & Mary Whiting

Poles Bending Sponsors

Lockwood Family

Sturrus Family

West Michigan Veterinary Medical Assoc

Keyhole Sponsors

Daray Family


Koning Dairy Farm

Bob & Kathy Maloney




Sturrus Family

Utley Family

Jim & Carol Wildgen

Flag Race Sponsors

Circle K Performance Horses; LLC

Daray Family


Scott & Shelly Finkhouse


Nancy & Steve Graff

Koning Dairy Farm

Koning Extreme Performance (2)





Utley Family

Gary & Mary Whiting

Carol & Jim Wildgen

Cloverleaf Sponsors


Richard & Judith Brecht

Daray Family


Equine Medical


Nancy & Steve Graff

Alan & Julie Klein Family

Koning Dairy Farm

Koning Extreme Performance

Lockwood Family

Bob & Kathy Maloney


Sturrus Family

Utley Family

Gary & Mary Whiting

Western Pleasure Sponsors

Robert Benedict

Tim & Dawn Buursma (2)


CN Sawdust & Feed (2)

Dan Vos Construction Company

Dufort Farm Inc.

Sarah Johnson Show Horses


Grandma & Grandpa Peckham


Margie Schmitz

Hunt Seat Pleasure Sponsors

Robert Benedict

Tim & Dawn Buursma

CN Sawdust & Feed

Daisydogs.com

Dufort Farm Inc.

Koning Dairy Farm

Lee Schab


Saddle Seat Pleasure Sponsors

Nancy & Steve Graff

Trail Sponsors

Stephanie Barton

Dufort Farms Inc.


Kastner Family

Alan & Julie Klein Family

Lacca Family

Lockwood Family


Margie Schmitz

Jim & Carol Wildgen

Versatility Sponsors

Circle K Performance Horses; LLC

Team Games

Koning Dairy Farm


Koning Extreme Performance, LLC

2013 Clubs, Leaders and Members

A Cantering Commotion Adela Leark, Stacie Bode, Donna Berends & Brian Bode

001 Emily Battey NA

002 Kendall Braate JI

003 Emma Brady NWT

004 Alaina Briggs NWT

005 Grace Culp NI

501 Lindsey DeJong Ex6

007 MacKenzie Erwin NI

008 Emma Fabiano NWT

009 Quincy Gainey JA

011 Jillian Kaminski NI

012 Jennifer Kurth SI

013 Ainsley Oliver NWT

502 Aubrey Reiffer Ex7

503 Clair Richardson Ex8

504 Ella Roslniec Ex8

014 Maddie Savage NA

015 Lisa Schultz HM

016 Ellyn Stasiak JA

018 Noelle VanderHoff JA

019 Valerie Voisin JA

020 Rebecca Weldon LI

A Step Ahead Julie Gingrich, Marty Barkow & Marlana Barkow

021 Jessalyn Gingrich SA

022 Allison Klein JI

023 Colleen Klein SI

024 Jill Klein HM

025 Lynn Mallory SI

901 Renee Maxim JR Horsless

026 Katie Mullen JI

027 Caitlin Peters NWT

505 Gavin Peters Ex6

Bit by Bit Karen Hathaway & Erin Julian

029 Autumn Chrisman NWT

506 Paris Hathaway Ex6

030 Danielle Newell NI

031 Lisa Oomkes NWT

507 Mia Stiver Ex8

539 Caitlin VanOeveren Ex0

032 Santana Weaver NWT

Blue Ribbon Riders Nicole Rinks & Kristie Whaley

033 Emma Hancock NWT

508 Luke Hancock Ex6

034 Sara Kloosterman JA

035 Kyleigh Rau NWT

036 Taylor Whaley HM

Boots N Britches Kim Walsh & Cheryl Schultz

037 Mackenzie Buursma JA

038 Morgan Buursma JI

039 Madeline Dix NI

046 Jolissa Holsem JA

040 Kali Smolen SI

041 Kristy Wildgen JA

Country Cowboys Cathy Nitschke, Mike Nitshcke, Adam Nitschke, Paul Nitschke, Candice Russell, Kevin Yeager, Kevin Greenwald,

Karen Fischhaber & Anna Moore-Schoenborn, Mindy Polias

042 Hanna Avink NI

509 Johanna Bailey Ex8

510 Helena Cary Ex8

044 Kaleigh Dufort JA

045 Arianna Edwards JI

046 Jessalyn Edwards NI

047 Taylor Gervais SI

048 Kira Gifford JA

049 Raine Gregware NWT

050 Jeannah Hannah NWT

051 Alisha Irwin JI

511 Emily Irwin Ex5

052 Audra Mazie SI

053 Natalie O’Connel NA

088 Emily Olender NI

054 Moira Overeem JI

055 Courtney Piatt JI

056 Kylie Piatt JA

057 Hayley Price JA

058 Johanna Samson SA

513 Lauren Walsh Ex7

514 Natalie Walsh Ex8

059 Keith Yeager JA

Dream Riders Helen Tichelaar & Carrie Madsen

060 Kalie Kopecek NA

061 Emilee Pastoor NI

062 Montana Pastoor SI

516 Abby Tichelaar Ex8

517 Jayden Timmermans Ex5

518 Kylie Timmermans Ex8

Friends & Neighbors Cindy Koning, Steven Koning, Steve Koning, Christian Koning, & Linda Miller

063 Skylar Daray NI

064 Tanner Daray NI

065 Cameron Finkhouse NI

066 Shannon Good NI

067 Rebekah Martin JI

068 Camden Utley NA

Galloping Riders Cherish DeWitt, Tammy DeWitt, & Kathy Schumacher

069 Benjamin Anema NA

070 Elizabeth Anema NA

071 Esther Heethuis JA

072 Benjamin Kwekel JA

073 Jenny Kwekel SA

128 Kellie Timmer JA

High Bounty Posse Lori Dunham, Taylor Langlois, Jeffrey Armstrong & Millie Sandelius

074 Amber Dunham HM

075 Katherine Krankall NI

076 Keri Krankall NA

Horsin’ Around Barb & Aaron Roth, Laura Riccobono

077 Hannah Draigh JI

078 Angela Mauric NWT

521 Lainey Organek Ex5

522 Lexie Organek Ex7

Leather N Lace Marci DeVries, Terri Gordon Roselyn Tomlinson, Michelle Fox, Amie Moran & Stephanie Tol

080 Morgan Brennan NI

081 Baylie Brown NI

525 Erin DeVries Ex7

082 Rebecca DeVries NWT

083 Claudia Driesenga NA

084 Tina Eickenroth JI

085 Taylor Jones NA

086 Callum Lightfoot NI

087 Madeline Newman NI

089 Paige Oosting NWT

090 Kelsey Papranec NI

091 Hope Swanson NI

092 McKenna Swanson NI

093 Grace Wilcox NWT

094 Taylor Wingo JA

Nickers & Neighs Marilyn Lomashewich

096 Tehya Greenbauer NWT

097 Brittany Kibbey SA

098 Johanna Merritt HM

526 Lillian Pierce Ex6

099 Whitney Pierce SI

Perfect Partners Kristi Rozeboom, Jessica Kamp, Kim Ricards, Darlene Riegling & Jessica Bouman

100 Olivia Hock NWT

101 Elise Kreiner NWT

102 Andi Reynolds NA

527 Kaci Reynolds Ex5

103 Mary Ricards NI

104 Brittany Rozeboom JA

105 Kimberly Rozeboom JA

Rainbow Riders Linda Cooper, Kathy Covert, Ryanne Oetman, Lori Raimer & Sherri Wager

106 Ashley Anderson NWT

107 Katie Canfield JA

108 Audrey Conrad JA

109 Kaylee Fex NI

110 Kali Foreman NWT

528 Gracie Gasper Ex6

111 Salem Grody NWT

112 Megan Houghtaling NWT

115 Ellary Pachulski NWT

116 Emma Pachulski NI

530 Catherine Schipper Ex8

117 Jenna Sitarski NI

531 Cooper Sorsen Ex8

532 Alyssa Woern Ex8

118 Maddie Yob JA

Ridge Riders Rachel VanLaar, Janine Holmes & Mary Lynne Zylstra, & Susal Clay

119 Emily Bengelink JI

120 Bridgett Clay NI

121 Maria Finelli NI

122 Skye Fitzgibbon NWT

123 Emma Fowler NA

124 Megan Haagsma NI

125 Samantha Haagsma JA

126 Brianna Timmer NWT

127 Julia Timmer JI

129 Micah VanLaar SA

Rockin’ Horse Holli Melton & Heidi DeLong

903 Zoee Bennett Nov Horsless

130 Kendra Black SI

131 Alexis DeLong NI

533 Emily DeLong Ex8

534 Kyleigh Foss Ex7

132 Isis Lett NWT

134 Hensley McMillian JI

135 Isabelle Misner NWT

Saddle Up Country Rashelle Geerligs

136 Katie Hauch NI

137 Olivia Johnson NI

138 McKayla Snoap NWT

139 Lisa Timmers SI

140 Kristi VanderPloeg NI

Showcase Riders AleIsha Miller & Jillian DeBlaay

142 Jacqueline DeBlaay JA

143 Aubrey Meindertsma NI

144 Kimberly Sterzick SA

536 Griffin Wolverton Ex7

Slow Lopin Riders Wendy Dippel &,Coleen Madsen

145 Hayley Giamo SI 146 Karah Lloyd JA

Stablemates Gayle Wissinger, Katie Balfoort, Pamela Woodruff & Chad Wittkopp

148 Alyssa Hehman JI

149 Mara Hehman JA

904 Amanda Hilliker Nov Horseless

150 Garret Hilliker NWT

151 Brianna Hoogterp NA

905 Elizabeth Moore Nov Horseless

152 Allie Ouendag NWT

906 Cari Steensma Nov Horseless

153 Erin Wade JA

154 Aneeka Wittkopp NWT

Stars, Strips & Snips Sabrina Nyenhuis & Nicole Pfeiffer

156 Abbi Jacobsen NI

157 Tiffany Nyenhuis NI

158 Allison Witt NA

Steel Horses Shelly Lilly, Julee Pavelka, Paul Graves, Stehpanie Huber, Alexis Thome & Emily Vandersteeg

159 Lauren Baker JI

160 Jacey Culross JI

161 Riann Graff NA

162 Jessica Graves SA

163 Zac Graves SA

165 Ana Moreno NA

166 Grace Pavelka NI

168 Jacquelyn Thome HM

Team Meadowview Dori Schlientz, Lauren Rothwell, Amy DeVries, Molly Garside, Misty Pleiness, Ashley Canfield & Chelsea Vickery

537 Claire Bertrand Ex8

169 Rachel Clayton NI

170 Dara Cyranowski JI

538 Olivia Davidson Ex8

171 Abigayle DeWeerd JI

172 Annabelle Dorner NI

173 Kaitlyn Gordon JI

907 Megan James Nov Horseless

174 Alexandra Michael NI

175 Elizabeth Michael NWT

176 Megan Morrill JI

177 Elizabeth Rupp NI

178 Elianna Sandman NWT

179 Lena Schlientz NI

Train N Rein Pam Lockwood & Fionna Frederickson

182 Katie Lockwood SA 183 Oli Miller NI

Wind Riders Carolyn Johnson

184 Riley Taylor NI

2012-2013 Judging TeamsJessica Kamp & Kerri Rozeboom

Senior Team – 2nd Place as a Team – they will advance to Nationals in the Fall

Sara Kloosterman Reasons – 10th Reasons/Placings – 5th

Jenny Kwekel Reasons – 8th Reasons/Placings – 6th

Elle Madsen Reasons – 5th

Noelle VanderHoff Reasons/Placings – 8th

Junior Novice Individual

Megan Haagsma

2012-2013 Royal Court Members

Whitney Pierce Court Member

2013 State Delegates

Sara Kloosterman Blue Ribbon Riders

Kali Smolen Boots N Britches

Kira Gifford Country Cowboys

Audra Mazie Country Cowboys

Hayley Price Country Cowboys

Kalie Kopecek Dream Riders

Micah VanLaar Ridge Riders

Mara Hehman Stablemates

Kent County Horse Leaders Executive Committee

Staci Berends-Bode President

Shelley Lilly Vice President

Kathy Covert Vice President

Barb Roth Secretary

Deb Zbikowski Treasurer

Dave Pachulski Horse Superintendent

Welcome to the Kent County Youth Fair!

Entering any class or event in the Horse Program at the 2013 Fair automatically declares agreement on the part

of the exhibitor, leader and parent to the following:

Showing at the Kent County Youth Fair is a privilege and responsibility for those exhibitors who have

successfully completed all 2013 Horse Project requirements.

Positive conduct, good sportsmanship, integrity and respect towards others are priorities at all times

from exhibitors, parents and leaders above any class placing or award.

All exhibitors and leaders in the horse division are subject to the rules and regulations defined by the

Michigan Department of Agriculture, the Kent County Fair Board and the Kent County Horse Leaders

Association.

o Any violation may mean forfeiture of points, premiums, and/or awards, in addition to possibly

being banned from further competition in the Horse Program and/or all project areas.

o Complete Kent County Horse Rules and Regulations can be obtained from the 4-H Office.

Participation in Fitting & Showing is required by every exhibitor to show completion of project,

cleanliness and fitness of animal and exhibitor, and general knowledge of exhibitor.

The project animal can be owned by the exhibitor or borrowed/leased from someone else as long as

the exhibitor has had the major responsibility of caring for and working with the project animal since

May 1 of the current project year.

o The emphasis is on the time and effort the youth puts into his/her project animal

It is required that all project horses have a negative Coggins test within the current calendar year of Fair

2013.

It is required that all project horses be immunized against the minimum of Tetanus, Eastern/Western

Encephalomyelitis, Rabies and West Nile.

Animals 56” and under, which are over 5 years of age, must be shown in pony classes if available.

o When measuring ponies, ½“ will be deducted from measurement if the pony has shoes.

All members and visitors are to be out of the barns at closing time, 10:30pm each night

Only Barn Captains, Horse Leader Executive Committee members or Security have authorized access

after closing.

Removal of ANY exhibit and/or project animal prior to the published release time of Saturday, August

11; 11:00pm, without prior written permission from the Horse Superintendent, will be fined the amount of

premiums; and forfeit ALL ribbons and trophies in ALL project areas.

o See the Kent County Youth Fair – Early Release Policy in the Fair Premium book.

Project animals may only be schooled by the exhibitor unless prior arrangements have been made with

the Horse Leader Executive Committee.

Each club is responsible to clean their own area in the horse barn including the aisle way and stalls at

the completion of fair, removing ALL items; trash, debris, bedding and manure…

o The Fair Board has the right to fine a club the amount of premiums and cost of clean-up if this is

not complied with.

No pets (including dogs), bikes or remote controlled toys are to be used in the areas designated for

horses.

No smoking in or around the horse barns, arenas, or tack/feed trailer areas.

The make-up ring is for those waiting for upcoming classes and not for schooling.

Exhibitors using the exercise arena must follow the rules for that arena.

Lunging is allowed in designated fenced-in areas only.

2013 Guidelines & Requirements

Order of Go – there will be Order of GO in Contesting, Jumping, Ground Poles & Dressage. All other classes will

run first come, first serve.

Dress Code (applies to all horse project area functions)

The following dress code applies to all 4-H members and their families:

o No clothing promoting alcohol, tobacco, drugs, profanity, sex or any other negative

connotations.

o All undergarments (bras, sports bras, camisoles/cammies, underwear, boxers, etc.) must be

covered up.

o No clothing with excessively large holes/tears (includes shirts, pants/shorts) or shirts torn down the

sides.

o All shorts must have a minimum of a 2” inseam.

o Everyone must wear shirts.

o No flip-flops, sandals, open-toed, crocks (or knock-off’s) are to be worn in or around the barns or

horse traffic areas.

The following footwear code applies to all 4-H members handling/riding an equine:

o 4-H members must always wear boots or shoes designed for horseback riding when handling or

riding at 4-H events.

Handling includes but is not limited to leading, riding, bathing and cleaning stalls.

o Tennis shoes are not acceptable when riding or handling your equine.

o Footwear code is a state rule that can be viewed under the 2013 Horse and Pony Project Show

Rules & Regulations at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/horse/horserules.html.

The following consequences will apply:

o 1st violation – a warning will be given to change or cover up.

o 2nd violation – the Kent County Horse Leaders Executive Committee will ask the offender to leave

the grounds.

Fitting & Showing/Showmanship

Participation in Fitting & Showing is required by every exhibitor to show completion of project,

cleanliness and fitness of animal and exhibitor, and general knowledge of exhibitor.

Fitting & Showing (the completion of project) will be judged in the FIRST Showmanship class entered by

the exhibitor.

o Points/placings earned prior to completion of Fitting & Showing will be forfeited.

Upon completion, the exhibitor will receive an exhibitor tag from the ring master

o It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to take the exhibit tag to the ribbon station to claim their

Horsemaster and Fitting & Showing ribbons.

o The exhibit tag must be turned in prior to any other showing.

Dropping & Adding Classes

Please sign the drop list at the Entry Booth for classes you wish to drop as soon as possible.

You may add classes at the Entry Booth by 8:00pm the night before the class.

Class Splits

Classes will be split at 16 riders and will be posted on the bulletin boards.

Riders must ride in their posted splits.

Splits are expected in most Novice Division rail classes and some Junior Intermediate rail classes.

Grand & Reserve Showmanship and Equitation Championship Classes (Monday & Friday afternoon)

All exhibitors placing 1st or 2nd in their Showmanship or Equitation (includes Equitation Over Fences)

classes may enter.

Exhibitors must show in the discipline they won the 1st or 2nd (i.e. Western, Hunt Seat, Equitation Over

Fences, Dressage, Saddle Seat, Gymkhana).

http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/horse/horserules.html

Two Showmanship Grand & Reserve Champions (chosen from the Junior, Senior or Horsemaster levels

with a fair age of 13) will be invited to show in the Kent County Showmanship Sweepstakes on Saturday

in the Reath Barn.

Senior Presentations & Horsemaster Freestyle Presentations (Monday Evening)

Presentation Applications and Bio’s are due with Record Books – neatly printed or typed please.

Horsemaster Presentations may be 7 minutes long including set-up and tear down

Contesting (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Evenings)

See Michigan 4-H Rules and Regulations AND Kent County 4-H Rules and Regulations for complete list.

All contesting riders MUST be pre-evaluated by Kent County Horse Leaders Evaluators prior to July 13,

2013 to participate in contesting events.

Appointments of the Rider:

o Approved safety headgear required (ASTM-SEI).

o Approved footwear with heel required.

o Shirt must be long sleeved and tucked in – no club jackets.

o Western tie/scarf and belts are optional.

Appointments of the Horse:

o All horses must wear a breast collar (western) or breast plate (English).

o Snaffle bits are permitted only when English appointments are used or if the horse is 5 years of

age or younger.

o Western riders with horses 6 years of age or older are required to use either a conventional

hackamore, a western bit with shanks or a combo bit.

No re-run will be given other than to break a tie for placing or for a problem caused by an official.

It’s the rider’s responsibility to be ready and on time to run.

Entries will be read over the PA system – Rider will be called on deck – then called to run – A 5 second

last call will be given before moving on to the next entry

Riders may not enter the arena until the previous rider has safely exited.

o Rider must be MOUNTED when entering the arena.

o Horse and rider may NOT be led into the arena.

o Horses may not run through the gate.

Riders must dismount and lead out of the arena after their ride.

Jumping (Tuesday Morning)

All Jumping riders MUST be evaluated by the Jumping Committee prior to July 15, 2013 to participate in

jumping events.

Riders will complete their Over Fences class as a level, immediately followed by their Equitation class.

Jumping Prep (Tuesday Morning)

Jumping Prep is for WALK TROT ONLY.

All Jumping Prep riders MUST be evaluated by the Jumping Committee prior to July 15, 2013 for safety to

participate in this class

Riders must show safety while maneuvering around standards, wing gates and other typical jumping

obstacles to be eligible for this class.

Hunt Seat Ground Poles (Tuesday Morning)

Ground Poles is designed to prepare the horse and rider for future over fences work.

Horses may not have any leg wraps, splint boots, bell boots…

Riders who enter jumping classes are NOT eligible for the Ground Poles class.

Riders who enter Ground Poles class are NOT eligible for Jumping classes.

Dressage (Thursday Morning)

Dressage Goals & Guidelines:

Freedom and regularity of gaits.

Harmony, lightness and ease of the movements.

Lightness of the forehand and the engagement and impulsion of the hind quarters.

Acceptance of the bit/bridle, submissiveness without signs of tenseness or resistance.

Correct Appointments: (See Michigan 4-H Rules and Regulations AND Kent County 4-H Rules and Regulations

for complete list)

Plain English snaffle bit and bridle (NO Pelhams or Kimberwicks allowed).

Cavesons, flash, figure eight or dropped nosebands are allowed.

Martingales, side reins or running reins are not allowed.

Gymkhana Equitation (Thursday Afternoon)

Gymkhana is the Equitation class for dedicated contesting riders only.

Anyone placing 1st or 2nd in any previous Horsemanship/Equitation classes is NOT eligible for this class

(with the exception of Senior Advance or Horsemaster).

Exhibitors must have been evaluated for (see section on Contesting) and shown in a minimum of three

contesting events

Appropriate and correct contesting appointments are required according to the Michigan 4-H Rules

and Regulations.

Exhibitors Equitation will be judged according to the correct position and aids for contesting.

Horses are to be under control at all times. Bucking, rearing, racing, swapping leads and refusing to go

forward and/or stand will be SEVERELY penalized

Versatility (Friday Afternoon)

Versatility is for Junior Advance through Horsemaster riders only.

Events and rules for each will be announced Friday morning

2013 Combination, High Points and Awards

Awards Ceremony (Saturday Morning)

COMBINATION AWARDS

A High Point Combination Trophy will be given in each Division/Level.

Exhibitors must participate in all point classes to be considered eligible for an award.

Equitation classes will be used as the tie breaker (indicated in BOLD)

Points will be given on a 6 points to 1 point basis according to placing, being pro-rated for under six riders.

o All DQ’s and excused riders will count as riders

Any member previously winning a High Point Combination Trophy is not eligible for that same award in

that Division/Level – the exception being Horsemaster.

WALK TROT COMBINATION AWARDS

Western

W Equitation

W Showmanship

W Pleasure

Hunt Seat

HS Equitation

HS Showmanship

HS Pleasure

Dressage

D Equitation

D Test

D Test

Saddle Seat

SS Equitation

SS Showmanship

SS Pleasure

NOVICE INTERMEDIATE – HORSEMASTER COMBINATION AWARDS

Contesting

Cloverleaf

Best 4 of 6 events

Novice 4 of 5

Western

W Equitation

W Reining

W Riding Pattern

Dressage

D Equitation

D Test

D Test

Saddle Seat

SS Equitation

SS Pattern

SS Riding Pattern

Hunt Seat

HS Equitation

HS Ground Poles

HS Riding Pattern

Hunter Over Fences

Equitation Over Fences

Hunter Over Fences

Hunter Hack

HIGH POINT TRAIL TROPHY

A High Point Trophy will be awarded to the highest trail score in each Division/Level.

Tie breaking elements will be determined by the call judge and the Trail Chairman prior to the start of

any trail class.

Any member previously winning a High Point Trail Trophy is not eligible for that same award in that

Division/Level – the exception Horsemaster.

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

Nomination forms are located at the Entry Booth.

Parents and members may nominate ONE person for the week.

Leaders may nominate as often as they want and may nominate members from their own club.

Nominations will be accepted at the Entry Booth until NOON on Friday.

HERDSMANSHIP & BEST DECORATED BARN

Individual clubs, stalls, tack stalls and area will be judged throughout each day on the cleanliness,

safety, and activity in and around their stalls.

Club decorations will be judged daily.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013

6:30pm Opening Ceremonies for the 2013 Kent County Youth Fair - Main Stage Tent on Midway

7:30pm ALL CLUBS – Set up orange fence practice arenas!

8:00pm KICK OFF EVENT – Practice Arena – Sponsored by the Horse Leader Youth Committee

MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2013

9:00am FITTING & SHOWING

Ring A

101 Novice WT – SS

102 Novice Int – SS

103 Novice WT – Western

104 Novice Int – Western

105 Novice WT – Hunt

106 Novice Int – Hunt

Ring C (center)

107 Novice Adv – SS

108 Junior Adv – SS

109 Horsemaster – SS

110 Novice Adv – Western

111 Junior Adv – Western

112 Horsemaster – West

113 Novice Adv – Hunt

114 Junior Adv – Hunt

115 Horsemaster – Hunt

Ring B

116 Junior Int – SS

117 Senior Int – SS

118 Senior Adv – SS

119 Junior Int – Western

120 Senior Int – Western

121 Senior Adv – Western

122 Junior Int – Hunt

123 Senior Int – Hunt

124 Senior Adv – Hunt

2:00pm GRAND & RESERVE SHOWMANSHIP Refer to G&R Guidelines

Ring A

Novice Walk Trot

Novice Intermediate

Ring C

Novice Advance

Junior Advance

Horsemaster

Ring B

Junior Intermediate

Senior

3:00pm EXPLORER EVENT Refer to Explorer Guidelines

EX01 Explorer Fitting & Showing – Main Horse Arena

Ring A

5 & 6 Year Olds

Ring C

7 & 8 Year Olds

EX02 Explorer Riding Patterns for 7 and 8 year olds – Main Horse Arena – Ring A

4:30pm State Delegate Photo – at the green wall

6:00pm SENIOR PRESENTATIONS

HORSEMASTER FREESTYLE PRESENTATIONS

CONTESTING WARM-UP Refer to Contesting Guidelines

DOWN & BACK

125 Novice Intermediate – Pony

126 Novice Intermediate – Horse

127 Novice Advanced – Pony

128 Novice Advanced – Horse

129 Junior Intermediate

130 Junior Advanced

131 Senior Intermediate

132 Senior Advanced

133 Horsemaster

POLE BENDING


135 Junior Advanced


137 Senior Advanced

138 Horsemaster

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2013

8:00am JUMPING Refer to Jumping Guidelines

201 Horsemaster Over Fences

202 Horsemaster Equitation

203 Senior Over Fences

204 Senior Equitation

205 Junior Over Fences

206 Junior Equitation

207 Novice Over Fences

208 Novice Equitation

JUMPING PREP CLASS Refer to Jumping Prep Guidelines

209 Novice Walk Trot

HUNTER HACK Refer to Jumping Guidelines

210 Horsemaster

211 Senior

212 Junior

213 Novice

HUNT SEAT GROUND POLES Refer to Ground Poles Guidelines

214 Horsemaster

215 Senior Advanced


217 Junior Advanced

30 MINUTE BREAK


219 Novice Advanced

220 Novice Intermediate


Ex03 Explorer Stick Horse Construction – King Building


Explorer Stick Horse Parade – From King Building – Midway – Animal Barns – to Horse Arena


Ex04 Stick Horse Jumping – Exercise Arena (grass)

6:00pm SADDLE SEAT PATTERN

Ring A

221 Horsemaster


223 Novice Advanced

Ring B


225 Junior Advanced


227 Senior Advanced

TUESDAY continued…

7:00pm PLEASURE

ENGLISH

Ring A

228 Saddle Seat WT

229 Saddle Seat

230 Hunt Seat WT

231 Hunt Seat – Pony

232 Hunt Seat – Arab/Half Arabian

Ring B

233 Hunt Seat – Registered Color

234 Hunt Seat – Registered Non-Color

235 Hunt Seat – Grade

236 Hunt Seat – AQHA/Appendix

WESTERN

Ring A

237 Walk Trot

238 Pony

239 Arabian/Half Arabian

240 Grade

Ring B

241 Registered Color

242 Registered Non-Color

243 AQHA/Appendix

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013

8:00am DRESSAGE SEAT EQUITATION

Ring A

301 Novice WT



304 Senior Advanced

Ring B

305 Novice Advanced


307 Junior Advanced

308 Horsemaster

HUNT SEAT EQUITATION

Ring A

309 Novice WT




313 Senior Advanced

Ring B


315 Novice Advanced - Horse


317 Junior Advanced

318 Horsemaster

HUNT SEAT RIDING PATTERN

Ring A

319 Novice Advanced

320 Horsemaster

Ring C (center)

321 Junior Advanced


Ring B



325 Senior Advanced

30 MINUTE BREAK

WESTERN RIDING PATTERN

Ring A

326 Novice Advanced

327 Horsemaster

Ring C (center)

328 Junior Advanced


Ring B



332 Senior Advanced

SADDLE SEAT RIDING PATTERN

Ring A


334 Novice Advanced

Ring C (center)


336 Junior Advanced

Ring B

337 Horsemaster


339 Senior Advanced

WEDNESDAY continued…

SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION

Ring A

340 Novice WT

341 Horsemaster


343 Novice Advanced

Ring B


345 Junior Advanced


347 Senior Advanced


Ex05 Explorer Stick Horse Keyhole – Exercise Arena (grass)

7:00pm CONTESTING WARM-UP Refer to Contesting Guidelines

SPEED & ACTION






353 Junior Advanced


355 Senior Advanced

356 Horsemaster

KEYHOLE






362 Junior Advanced


364 Senior Advanced

365 Horsemaster

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2013

8:00am DRESSAGE TESTS

Ring A

401 Novice Intermediate USDR Intro C

402 Novice Intermediate USEF TL Test 1

Ring C (center)

403 Junior Advanced USEF TL Test 1

404 Senior Intermediate USEF TL Test 2

405 Junior Advanced USEF TL Test 2

406 Senior Intermediate USEF TL Test 3

Ring B

407 Junior Intermediate USEF TL Test 1

408 Senior Advanced USEF TL Test 2

409 Horsemaster USEF TL Test 3

410 Junior Intermediate USEF TL Test 2

411 Senior Advanced USEF TL Test 3

412 Horsemaster USEF TL Rider Test

Ring G (grass)

413 Novice WT USDF Intro A

414 Novice WT USDF Intro B

415 Novice Advanced USDF Intro C

416 Novice Advanced USEF TL Test 1

30 MINUTE BREAK

WESTERN EQUITATION

Ring A

417 Novice WT




421 Senior Advanced

422 Horsemaster

Ring B




426 Junior Advanced

GYMKHANA EQUITATION

Ring A




430 Senior Advanced

431 Horsemaster

Ring B




435 Junior Advanced

REINING

Ring A


437 Novice Advanced


Ring B

439 Junior Advanced


441 Senior Advanced

442 Horsemaster


Ex06 Explorer Stick Horse Reining – Exercise Arena (grass)

THURSDAY continued…

7:00pm CONTESTING WARM-UP Refer to Contesting Guidelines

FLAG






448 Junior Advanced


450 Senior Advanced

451 Horsemaster

CLOVERLEAF






457 Junior Advanced


459 Senior Advanced

460 Horsemaster

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2013

8:00am TRAIL

Ring A

501 Novice WT


503 Novice Advanced

Ring B


505 Junior Advanced


507 Senior Advanced

508 Horsemaster

11:30am EXPLORER EVENT Refer to Explorer Guidelines

Ex07 Explorer Stick Horse Trail – Main Horse Arena – Ring A

12:00pm Sportsmanship Nominations Closed

1:00pm GRAND & RESERVE EQUITATION Refer to G&R Guidelines

Ring A

Horsemaster

Senior

Novice Intermediate

Novice WT

Ring B

Junior Advanced

Junior Intermediate

Novice Advanced

3:00pm VERSATILITY Refer to Versatility & Contesting Guidelines

509 Versatility JA+

Evaluating for Speed and Jumping

18” Hunter Hack, Speed & Action, IN Flag Race, Reining, Bareback Eq, Dressage Eq,

Western Eq Freestyle Pattern


Ex08 Explorer Stick Horse Games – Exercise Arena (grass)

Ribbon Race, Relay, Egg & Spoon

6:30pm TEAM GAMES

Ring G - NWT

510 Musical Stalls

511 Simon Says

512 Egg & Spoon

Ring A – NI-NA

513 Musical Stalls

514 Egg & Spoon/Simon Says

515 Tennis Ball Relay

Ring B – JI-HM

516 Ride-a-Buck

517 Egg & Spoon/Simon Says

518 Water Balloon Relay

9:00pm Set up for Pro-Am Tournament

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2013

HORSE ARENA CLOSED!

Exercise arenas are open until 3:00pm

Horses may be taken into the warm-up arena at the West end of the main area for leading

only for the duration of the fair – NO RIDING OR LUNGING will be allowed

9:00am COMBINATION AWARDS CEREMONY – Community Tent

11:00am PRO-AM TOURNAMENT – SATURDAY KNIGHTS – see the board for your split

One Professional (youth that showed a horse at the 2013 KCYF) and one Amateur (parent or

leader – will sign up as a team.

Each team will share the youth’s 4-H horse already on fairgrounds.

Each team member will show individually, e.g. if adult gets knocked out the youth is still in the

game.

o For example if we have 300 riders, there will be four events – the top 90 riders move to

speed, the top 30 riders from speed move to the eq pattern then top 6 will go on to

extreme trail using Xtreme cowboy obstacles.

3:30pm EXERCISE ARENA TEAR-DOWN

All Clubs need to help tear down – See David Pachulski for instructions

NEW FAIR RELEASE TIMES

4:00pm Stall Decorations may be removed

5:00pm Horses may be removed until 8pm or after 10pm

Horses and Stall Decorations must be removed through the east end of the Horse area only (football

field). Vehicles and trailers must enter through the north end of the football field – all loading must be

done on the ball fields – no vehicles maybe between the barns.

From 8-10pm the goats will be released through the horse barns to the ball fields. No horses may be

moved out at that time

10:00pm Still Exhibits may be removed only through the NORTH end of the building only

2013 Horse Explorer Requirements & Schedule

The Kent County Explorer Program is designed to provide an exciting, safety driven educational experience that will equip 5-8 year old

Explorers for future membership into the Kent County Horse and Pony Project.

Explorer Requirements:

To participate in all 2013 Fair Activities, Explorers MUST:

Be enrolled in an active Kent County 4-H Horse Club.

Submit the assumption of Liability Form and the Helmet Form by the May Horse Leaders meeting.

Submit the Explorer Declaration Form and fee by the May Horse Leader meeting naming their project horse and

mentor*

Complete their age appropriate Record Book & Dismounted Abilities (for 7 & 8 Year Olds ONLY)

Participate in Explorer Fitting & Showing

Mentor Requirement:

Mentors for non-horse activities must be 13 years of age as of January 1, 2013.

Adult mentors 18 years or older are required for events with the horse.

o 5-6 year old Explorers:

Adult Mentor is to have additional lead attached to horse for showmanship.

o 7-8 year old Explorers:

Adult Mentor is to walk with/near Explorer for Showmanship and the Riding Pattern.

Helmet/Boots Requirements

Helmets and boots are required for all Explorers when handling a horse/pony, mounted, entering the horse arena

while horses are present, passing out ribbons at gates, working in/out gates and entering a stall with the

horse/pony.

Additional Comments

The Explorer activities are a privilege for our enrolled Horse Explorers.

o ONLY those Explorers who are on the class enrollment list will be admitted into the activities.

Explorers are required to wear their name badges at every Explorer event.

Mentors and/or parents are invited to help with the Stick Horse Construction and parade.

Fair 2013 Explorer Activities

Sunday, August 4

2:30pm Kent County Explorer Recognition – Community Tent

8:30pm Kick-off Event – Exercise Arena (grass)

Monday, August 5

3:00pm Ex01 Fitting & Showing – Ring A

*Adult Mentor/Helmet/Boots required

Ex02 7&8 Year Old Riding Patterns – Ring A

*Adult Mentor/Helmet/Boots required

Tuesday, August 6

4:30pm Ex03 Stick Horse Construction – King Memorial Building

5:40pm Parade of Stick Horses

6:00pm Ex04 Stick Horse Jumping – Exercise Arena (grass)

Wednesday, August 7

6:30pm Ex05 Stick Horse Speed Event – Exercise Arena (grass)

Thursday, August 8

6:30pm Ex06 Stick Horse Reining – Exercise Arena (grass)

Friday, August 9

11:30am Ex07 Stick Horse Trail – Main Horse Arena – Ring A

6:00pm Ex08 Team Games – Exercise Arena (grass)


2013 FAIR SHOW RECORD

Exhibitor Back # Exhibitor Back #

Exhibitor Back # Exhibitor Back #

Back # Class #/Name Placing # in Class


Thanks for being part

of the 2013

Kent County Youth Fair

Horse Program

See you back in 2014!

Documents

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