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FAIR 2014
August 3-9
KENT COUNTY
4-H
HORSE
PROGRAM
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We would like to thank our 2014 Class Sponsors
The Kent County 4-H Horse Program would not be the same without you!
Banner Sponsors
A Cantering Commotion
ACC - Air
Alicia Junghans
All Weather Seal of West Michigan
Alto Lions Club
Ameridae Kennel
Applied Textiles
Branch Adventures
Byron Center Meats
Car City
Cedar Body Shop
Cedar Rock Auto Repair Sales
Cedar Springs Mill
Classic Chimney
Classic Equine
Comforcare
Country Cowboys 4H Club
Darrin Oliver
Dave Kwekel Development
Dave’s Garage (Dave Freeman)
Diamond Detailing
Diamond Sahara Equestrian Service
Discount Tire Co.
Dr. John O’Donald
Equine Medical
Equi-Ventures Farm - Dr. Berends
Fox Motors
Kent County Sheriff
Kent Intermediate School District (Kent Career
Tech. Center)
Law Weathers
Michael Culp Agency, Inc.
Pinnacle
Purforms, Inc.
Red Barn Market
Red Flannel Saddle Club
Scotts Siding, Inc.
Signature Photography Studios
Sunset Logistics (Gainey)
TAG - The Architectural Group, Inc.
Ted DeJong Builders
THD Services
Championship Showmanship Class Sponsors
Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
All Star Printing
Brian Nylaan, DDS
Ann Thome
Championship Equitation Class Sponsors
Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
Mark & Cathy Hughes Family
Compass Coach
Otto Turkey Farm
Frank & Leslie VanderHoff
Brian Nylaan, DDS
Ann Thome
State Horse Delegates Sponsors
The Gifford Family
KC Horse Judging Team Sponsors
Kay Bultema Ron Bjork Farrier Service
Best Decorated Barn Sponsors
Family Dentistry of Lowell - Doctors Wilson & Byra
Herdsmanship Sponsors
Kimberly & Michael DeHaan Kathryn Buursma
Explorer Sponsors
Mark Pierce (2)
Signature Photography Studios (2)
Gasper Farms (7)
Kay Bultema
Aleisha Miller
Classic Property Management (2)
Sarah Miller
Hunt Seat Fitting & Showing Sponsors
Lee Schab & Linda Cooper
Signature Photography Studios
Jeff & Stephanie Barton
Mary Clay
Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
Tichelaar Family; Ed, Helen, Thomas & Abby
Classic Property Management
Kay Bultema
Flier’s Quality Water Systems, Inc.
Ken & Wanda VanDeGriend
Holy Corners Farm
Hackerd Family
Grandpa & Grandma Hackerd
Jared & Jen Aldrich
New Every Morning
Otto Turkey Farm
Western Fitting & Showing Sponsors
The Hospodar Family
Kevin Cary
Sarah Johnson Show Horses
ICC Electric
Jeff & Stephanie Barton
Mary Clay
Tichelaar Family; Ed, Helen, Thomas & Abby
All Star Printing
Flier’s Quality Water Systems, Inc.
Kreiner, Gregware, & Utley Families
Signature Photography Studios
Hackerd Family
Grandpa & Grandma Hackerd
Dr. David B. Fischer, DDS
Otto Turkey Farm
Brian Nylaan, DDS
Saddle Seat Fitting & Showing Sponsors
ICC Electric
Flier’s Quality Water Systems, Inc.
Holy Corners Farm
Jared & Jen Aldrich
CN Sawdust & Feed LLC
Tim & Dawn Buursma
Cedar Springs Mill & Supply
Hunt Seat Equitation Sponsors
Sarah Johnson Show Horses
Doug & Bear
Lee Schab & Linda Cooper
Amy & Mike Sarachman
Jeff & Stephanie Barton
Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
Tichelaar Family; Ed, Helen, Thomas & Abby
Kreiner, Gregware & Utley Families
Kay Bultema
Holy Corners Farm
Compass Coach
Steve & Nancy Graff
CN Sawdust & Feed LLC
Tim & Dawn Buursma
Carole Heethuis
Otto Turkey Farm
Chris & Kristen VanderHoff
Ron Bjork Farrier Service
Fox Motors
The Lockwood Family
Ann Thome
Saddle Seat Equitation Sponsors
Gasper Farms
Lonie & John Richardson
Holy Corners Farm
Steve & Nancy Graff
CN Sawdust & Feed LLC
Chris & Kristen VanderHoff
Gymkhana Equitation Sponsors
Circle K Performance Horses
Friends & Neighbors 4H Club
Koning Automotive Performance LLC
The Frederickson Family
Steven Koning - Equine Farrier
Steve & Nancy Graff
Western Equitation Sponsors
Sarah Johnson Show Horses
Amy & Mike Sarachman
Jeff & Stephanie Barton
Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
Techelaar Family - Ed, Helen, Thomas & Abby
All Star Printing
Kreiner, Gregware & Utley Families
Friends & Neighbors 4H Club
Sarah Miller
The Frederickson Family
Steven Koning - Equine Farrier
Tim & Dawn Buursma
Dr. David B. Fischer
Otto Turkey Farm
Ann Thome
Dressage Seat Equitation Sponsors
Doug & Bear
Lee Schab & Linda Cooper
Mary Clay
Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
Tichelaar Family; Ed, Helen, Thomas & Abby
Ken & Wanda VanDeGriend
Holy Corners Farm
Tim & Dawn Buursma
Carole Heethuis
Bill & Carolyn Heethuis
Otto Turkey Farm
Ron Bjork Farrier Service
The Samson Family
The Lockwood Family
Hunt Seat Riding Patterns Sponsors
Signature Photography Studios
Kay Bultema
Flier’s Quality Water Systems, Inc.
Classic Property Management
Ken & Wanda VanDeGriend
Holy Corners Farm
Mark & Cathy Hughes Family
Tim & Dawn Buursma
The Lockwood Family
Western Riding Patterns Sponsors
Ron Slocum
Ellie Hospodar
All Star Printing
Flier’s Quality Water Systems, Inc.
Signature Photography Studios
Sarah Miller
ICC Electric
Fox Motors
Vector Dinsmoore
The Lockwood Family
Saddle Seat Riding Patterns Sponsors
Gasper Farms
Holy Corners Farm
Chris & Kristen VanderHoff
Lonie & John Richardson
Saddle Seat Pattern Sponsors
Gasper Farms
Michelle, Jerry & Grace Johnson
CN Sawdust & Feed, LLC
Dressage Test Sponsors
Lee Schab & Linda Cooper
Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
Tad Lane
Tichelaar Family - Ed, Helen, Thomas & Abby
Ken & Wanda VanDeGriend
Bill & Carolyn Heethuis (2)
Ron Bjork Farrier Service (2)
The Samson Family
Jumping Equitation Sponsors
Jim & Ruth DeHaan
Grandpa & Grandma Lacca
Steven Koning, Equine Farrier
Dennis & Janie Keyser
Main Street Inn
Jumping Sponsors
Grandpa & Grandma Lacca
Main Street Inn
Canfield Plumbing & Heating
Hunter Hack Sponsors
Grandpa & Grandma Lacca Main Street Inn
Jumping Prep Sponsors
Doug & Bear
Classic Property Management
Holy Corners Farm
CN Sawdust & Feed LLC
Fox Motors
Kay Bultema
The Lockwood Family
Reining Sponsors
Gasper Farms
All Star Printing
Circle K Performance Horses
Cedar Springs Mill & Supply
Sarah Miller
The Frederickson Family
Steven Koning - Equine Farrier
Gregg & Robin Richardson
Fox Motors
The Lockwood Family
Down & Back Sponsors
Brent & Diane Canup (2)
Circle K Performance Horses
Kreiner, Gregware & Utley Families
Koning Automotive Performance LLC
Jim & Sharon Sunter
Grandpa & Grandma Lacca
The Frederickson Family
Steve & Nancy Graff
Mike & Julie Watkins
David Lilly
Ron Bjork Farrier Service
The Lockwood Family
Speed & Action Sponsors
Brent & Diane Canup (2)
Jim & Tara Good
The Frederickson Family
Sharon Essington
Steve & Nancy Graff
Sharon Sumner
Asiti Nyamor
Jack Bowen
The Lockwood Family
Pole Bending Sponsors
Brent & Diane Canup (2)
Jim & Tara Good
The Frederickson Family
Steve & Nancy Graff
Mike & Julie Watkins
Steve Moreno
Gordon & Jennifer Aldrich
Dr. Kirk Johnson, DVM
The Lockwood Family
Keyhole Sponsors
Brent & Diane Canup (2)
Kreiner, Gregware & Utley Families
Bob & Kathy Maloney
Koning Automotive Performance, LLC
Sarah Miller
The Frederickson Family
Steve & Nancy Graff
Brad & Stacey Mullen
Tim & Dawn Buursma
Sharon Sumner
Sharon Essington
Jack Bowen
Dr. Kirk Johnson, DVM
Flag Race Sponsors
Brent & Diane Canup (2)
Friends & Neighbors 4H Club
Koning Automotive Performance, LLC
Sarah Miller
The Frederickson Family
Steve & Nancy Graff
Mike & Julie Watkins
Roxanne Gerds
Shelley Lilly
ICC Electric
Fox Motors
Dr. Kirk Johnson, DVM
Cloverleaf Sponsors
Brent & Diane Canup (2)
Circle K Performance Horses
Bob & Kathy Maloney
Friends & Neighbors 4H Club
Koning Automotive Performance, LLC
The Frederickson Family
Steve Koning - Equine Farrier
Steve & Nancy Graff
Suzy, Rachel & Annie Douma
Tim & Dawn Buursma
Steve Moreno
Shelley Lilly
Fox Motors
ICC Electric
The Lockwood Family
Western Pleasure Sponsors
Sarah Johnson Show Horses
ICC Electric
Jeff & Stephanie Barton
Mary Clay
Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
Fox Motors
ICC Electric
All Star Printing
Otto Turkey Farm
Sarah Miller
Circle K Performance Horses
Dr. Kirk Johnson, DVM
Fox Motors
Holy Corners Farm
Chris & Kristen VanderHoff
Bill & Carolyn Heethuis
Bob Benedict
Hunt Seat Pleasure Sponsors
ICC Electric
Mary Clay
Fox Motors
Brian Nylaan, DDS
Ron Bjork Farrier Service
Tim & Dawn Buursma
Dr. Kirk Johnson, DVM
Kay Bultema
Chris & Kristen VanderHoff
Bill & Carolyn Heethuis
Saddle Seat Pleasure Sponsors
Chris & Kristen VanderHoff Steve & Nancy Graff
Trail Sponsors
Paul & Mary Jane Cary
ICC Electric
Lee Schab & Linda Cooper
Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
All Star Printing
Cedar Springs Mill & Supply
Grandpa & Grandma Lacca
Sarah Miller
The Frederickson Family
Fox Motors
Gregg & Robin Richardson
Ron Bjork Farrier Service
ICC Electric
Team Games
Sarah Johnson Show Horses
Jim & Ruth DeHaan
Friends & Neighbors 4H Club
Sarah Miller
2014 Clubs, Leaders and Members
A Cantering Commotion Adela Leark, Stacie Bode, Donna Berends & Brian Bode
001 Emily Battey NA
002 Zoey Bobrowski NI
003 Kendall Braate JI
004 Emma Brady NWT
005 Alaina Briggs NWT
006 Chloe Culp NWT
007 Grace Culp NA
008 Lindsey DeJong NWT
009 Emma Fabiano NI
010 Quincy Gainey JA
011 Jillian Kaminski NI
012 Jennifer Kurth SA
901 Elson Nowak Nov Horseless
501 Irena Nowak Ex6
013 Ainsley Oliver NWT
502 Aubrey Reiffer Ex8
014 Clair Richardson NWT
015 Ella Roslniec NWT
016 Maddie Savage JI
017 Ellyn Stasiak JA
018 Noelle VanderHoff SI
019 Rebecca Weldon JA
A Step Ahead Julie Gingrich, Marty Barkow, Marlana Barkow, Lindsay Stelma
902 Alexandria Bell Nov Horseless
020 Tyler Dillon NI
021 Allison Klein JA
022 Colleen Klein SA
023 Kathryn Mullen JA
024 Moira Overeem JI
025 Caitlin Peters NWT
503 Gavin Peters Ex7
Bit by Bit Karen Hathaway & Erin Julian
504 Tana Coates Ex5
505 Riley Dean Ex5
026 Maggie DeKraker JI
903 Kaitlyn Florian Nov Horseless
506 Paris Hatheway Ex7
507 Copelin Okrangley Ex7
027 Mia Stiver NWT
508 Nina Stiver Ex5
509 Caitlyn VanOveren Ex-1
028 Santana Weaver NI
Blue Ribbon Riders Nicole Rinks & Kristie Whaley
510 Cooper Hancock Ex5
029 Emma Hancock NWT
511 Luke Hancock Ex7
030 Sara Kloosterman SI
031 Kyleigh Rau NWT
032 Justin Rinks SA
Country Cowboys Cathy Nitschke, Mike Nitshcke, Adam Nitschke, Paul Nitschke, Candice Russell, Kevin Yeager, Kevin Greenwald,
Karen Fischhaber & Anna Moore-Schoenborn, Mindy Polias
033 Jackson Bailey NWT
034 Johanna Bailey NWT
035 Helena Cary NWT
036 Kaleigh Dufort SI
037 Arianna Edwards JI
038 Jessalyn Edwards NI
039 Kimberly Garner NI
040 Taylor Gervais HM
041 Kira Gifford JA
042 Jeannah Hannah NI
043 Alisha Irwin JA
512 Emily Irwin Ex6
044 Audra Mazie HM
045 Natalie O'Connell NA
046 Courtney Piatt JA
047 Kylie Piatt SI
048 Johanna Samson HM
Denim & Dust Michelle Wolf, Tara Good & Brenda Daray
049 McKailey Bathurst NWT
050 Skylar Daray NI
051 Tanner Daray NA
052 Shannon Good NA
053 Anna Wehler NWT
054 Dennis Wehler NWT
Dream Riders Helen Tichelaar & Carrie Madsen
055 Abby Tichelaar NWT
513 Jayden Timmermans Ex6
056 Kylie Timmermans NWT
057 Melinda Weaver NWT
Elements of Grace Amy Wilcox, Lori McGinnis & Mindy Brennan
514 Heidi Brandt Ex8
058 Michelle Brennan NI
059 Morgan Brennan JI
060 Abby Dinninger NI
061 Laurun Finkel NA
062 Mickayla Glass JI
063 Helena Hanson NWT
515 Jada Lashuay Ex8
064 Lauren May NI
065 Kelsey Papranec NA
066 Katrina Peterson NI
067 Isabel Soljan NI
068 Stephanie Tolly NWT
516 Alivia Wilcox Ex6
069 Grace Wilcox NWT
070 Sarah Wilcox NWT
Friends & Neighbors Cindy Koning, Steven Koning, Steve Koning, Christian Koning, & Linda Miller
071 Raine Gregware NWT
072 Elise Kreiner NWT
073 Camden Utley NA
Galloping Riders Cherish DeWitt, Tammy DeWitt, & Kathy Schumacher
074 Benjamin Anema JI
075 Elizabeth Anema NA
076 Ellie Heethuis JA
077 Esther Heethuis NI
078 Benjamin Kwekel JA
079 Jenny Kwekel SA
080 Kellie Timmer JA
Horsin’ Around Laura Riccobono
081 Madelyne Crace NWT
082 Hanna Draigh JA
083 Bianca Jones NI
084 Maloryn Mrozinski NWT
085 Grace Quiggle NWT
086 Brielle Simon NA
087 Gretchen Simon NWT
Leather N Lace Marci DeVries, Terri Gordon Roselyn Tomlinson, Michelle Fox, Amie Moran & Stephanie Tol
088 Baylie Brown NI
517 Erin DeVries Ex8
089 Rebecca DeVries NWT
090 Claudia Driesenga JI
091 Tina Eickenroth HM
092 Taylor Jones NA
093 Callum Lightfoot NA
094 Madeline Newman NI
095 Paige Oosting NWT
096 Gabriel Royce NWT
097 Hope Swanson NA
098 McKenna Swanson NA
099 Taylor Wingo HM
Nickers & Neighs Marilyn Lomashewich
100 Tehya Greenbauer NWT 101 Brittany Kibbey SA
Perfect Partners Kristi Rozeboom, Jessica Kamp, Kim Ricards, Darlene Riegling & Jessica Bouman
518 Lauren Deeds Ex6
102 Olivia Hock NA
103 Andi Reynolds JI
519 Kaci Reynolds Ex6
104 Kimberly Rozeboom SI
105 Lena Schlientz NI
106 Hailey Taylor NWT
Rainbow Riders Linda Cooper, Kathy Covert, Ryanne Oetman, Lori Raimer & Sherri Wager
107 Ashley Anderson NI
108 Katie Canfield HM
109 Kaylee Fex NI
110 Kali Foreman NI
520 Gracie Gasper Ex7
111 McKenna Grody NWT
112 Salem Grody NI
113 Brenna Nickel NWT
114 Brianne Nickel NI
115 Grace Ostrander NI
116 Ellary Pachulski NWT
117 Emma Pachulski NI
521 Irelynn Pachulski Ex5
118 Eliot Raimer NWT
119 Catherine Schipper NW
T120 Jenna Sitarski NA
121 Cooper Sorsen NWT
522 Taylor Sorsen Ex6
122 Alyssa Woern NWT
123 Maddie Yob JA
Ridge Riders Rachel VanLaar, Janine Holmes & Mary Lynne Zylstra, & Susal Clay
124 Happy Bainbridge NI
125 Emily Bengelink JA
126 Bridgett Clay NWT
127 Olivia DeJonge NWT
128 Madison Emaus NI
129 Maria Finelli NI
130 Skye Fitzgibbon NWT
131 Emma Fowler JI
132 Megan Haagsma NI
133 Brianna Timmer NWT
134 Julia Timmer JI
135 Micah VanLaar SA
Rockin’ Horse Holli Melton & Heidi DeLong
136 Whitney Amelia-Pierce SA
137 Zoee Bennet NWT
138 Kendra Black SI
139 Alexis DeLong NI
140 Hensley McMillian JI
141 Drea Milkamp NWT
142 Isabelle Misner NI
143 Ally Pawloski NI
144 Rachel Phelps NI
523 Lillian Pierce Ex7
145 Autumn Young NI
Saddle Up Country Rashelle Geerligs
146 Emma Green NWT
147 Katherine Hauch NI
148 Olivia Johnson NA
149 Lisa Timmers SI
150 Kristi VanderPloeg NI
Showcase Riders AleIsha Miller & Jillian DeBlaay
151 Jacqueline DeBlaay SI
152 Zoe DeHaan NI
153 Aubrey Meindertsma NA
154 Megan Naber NI
524 Griffin Wolverton Ex8
Slow Lopin Riders Wendy Dippel &,Coleen Madsen
155 Morgan Buursma JA 156 Karah Lloyd SI
Stablemates Gayle Wissinger, Katie Balfoort, Pamela Woodruff & Chad Wittkopp
157 Toni Bonnema NWT
158 Alyssa Hehman JI
159 Mara Hehman JA
160 Amanda Hilliker NWT
161 Garrett Hilliker NWT
162 Elizabeth Moore NWT
163 Allie Ouendag NWT
164 Samantha Schnitzler NA
Steel Horses Shelley Lilly, Julee Pavelka, Paul Graves, Stephanie Huber & Alexis Thome
165 Jacey Culross SI
166 Kaylee Dirkmaat JI
167 Riann Graff JI
168 Jessica Graves HM
169 Ashlee Johnson NI
170 Ana Moreno JA
171 Grace Pavelka NA
172 Jacquelyn Thome HM
Team Meadowview Dori Schlientz, Lauren Rothwell, Amy DeVries, Molly Garside, Misty Pleiness, Ashley Canfield & Chelsea Vickery
173 Claire Bertrand NWT
174 Rachel Clayton JI
525 Shayley Dean Ex5
175 Annabelle Dorner NA
176 Kaitlyn Gordon SA
177 Mary Gray NA
178 Megan James NA
179 Sydney Judnich NWT
180 Megan Morrill SA
181 Elizabeth Rupp NA
526 Annika Sandman Ex8
182 Elianna Sandman NA
527 Katrina Sandman Ex8
528 Keira Sandman Ex8
183 Emily Toppen NA
Train N Rein Pam Lockwood & Fionna Frederickson
529 Clara Frederickson Ex6
184 Molly Frederickson NA
185 Katie Lockwood HM
186 Oli Miller NA
187 Kali Smolen SA
Wind Riders Carolyn Johnson
188 Cameron Finkhouse NA
189 Lauren Herweyer NI
190 Rebecca Petrucelli NWT
191 Mary Ricards NI
192 Riley Taylor NA
2013-2014 Judging Teams Jessica Kamp & Kerri Rozeboom
Emily Battery
Rebecca Weldon
Sara Kloosterman
Noelle VanderHoff
Junior Novice Individual
Megan Haagsma
2014 State Delegates
Colleen Klein
Allison Klein
Sara Kloosterman
Taylor Gervais
Kira Gifford
Audra Mazie
Johanna Samson
Hanna Draigh
Olivia Hock
Andi Reynolds
Micah VanLaar
Kendra Black
Alexis DeLong
Hensley McMillian
Jacqueline DeBlaay
Ana Moreno
Jacquelyn Thome
Kalie Smolen
Kent County Horse Leaders Executive Committee
Carolyn Johnson President
Rashelle Geerligs Vice President
Jillian Otto Vice President
Shelley Lilly Secretary
Julee Pavelka Treasurer
Dave Pachulski Horse Superintendent
Welcome to the Kent County Youth Fair!
Entering any class or event in the Horse Program at the 2014 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 2014 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
2014.
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 9
from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm or after 10:00pm, 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.
2014 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 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 and
Bareback Equitation) classes may enter.
Exhibitors must show in the discipline they won the 1st or 2nd (i.e. Western, Hunt Seat, Equitation Over
Fences, Bareback, Dressage, Saddle Seat, Gymkhana).
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 Project 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.
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, 2014 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, 2014 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
2014 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 3, 2014
6:30pm Opening Ceremonies for the 2014 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 4, 2014
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 Int
Ring C
Novice Adv
Junior Adv
Horsemaster
Ring B
Junior Int
Senior Int
Senior Adv
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
4:00pm Horseless Showmanship
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
134 Novice Intermediate - Pony
135 Novice Intermediate - Horse
136 Novice Advanced - Pony
137 Novice Advanced - Horse
138 Junior Intermediate
139 Junior Advanced
140 Senior Intermediate
141 Senior Advanced
142 Horsemaster
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014
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
30 MINUTE BREAK
HUNTER HACK Refer to Jumping Guidelines
210 Horsemaster
211 Senior
212 Junior
213 Novice
HUNT SEAT GROUND POLES Refer to Ground Poles Guidelines
Ring A
214 Novice Advanced
215 Novice Intermediate
Ring B
216 Horsemaster
217 Senior Advanced
218 Senior Intermediate
219 Junior Advanced
220 Junior Intermediate
4:00pm BAREBACK
Ring A
221 Novice Advanced
222 Novice Intermediate
Ring B
223 Horsemaster
224 Senior Advanced
225 Senior Intermediate
226 Junior Advanced
227 Junior Intermediate
4:30pm EXPLORER EVENT Refer to Explorer Guidelines
Ex03 Explorer Stick Horse Construction – King Building
5:40pm EXPLORER EVENT Refer to Explorer Guidelines
Explorer Stick Horse Parade – From King Building – Midway – Animal Barns – to Horse Arena
6:00pm EXPLORER EVENT Refer to Explorer Guidelines
Ex04 Stick Horse Jumping – Exercise Arena (grass)
6:00pm SADDLE SEAT PATTERN
Ring A
228 Horsemaster
229 Novice Intermediate
230 Novice Advanced
Ring B
231 Junior Intermediate
232 Junior Advanced
233 Senior Intermediate
234 Senior Advanced
TUESDAY continued…
7:00pm PLEASURE
SADDLE SEAT
Ring A
235 Saddle Seat WT
Ring B
236 Saddle Seat
HUNT SEAT
Ring A
237 Hunt Seat – Pony
238 Hunt Seat – Registered Color
239 Hunt Seat WT
240 Hunt Seat – Grade
Ring B
241 Hunt Seat – AQHA/Appendix
242 Hunt Seat – Registered Non-Color
243 Hunt Seat – Arab/Half Arabian
WESTERN
Ring A
244 Pony
245 Registered Color
246 Walk Trot
Ring B
248 AQHA/Appendix
249 Registered Non-Color
250 Arabian/Half Arabian
247 Grade
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2014
8:00am HUNT SEAT EQUITATION
Ring A
301 Novice WT
302 Novice Intermediate – Pony
303 Novice Intermediate – Horse
304 Senior Intermediate
305 Senior Advanced
Ring B
306 Novice Advanced – Pony
307 Novice Advanced - Horse
308 Junior Intermediate
309 Junior Advanced
310 Horsemaster
HUNT SEAT RIDING PATTERN
Ring A
311 Novice Intermediate
312 Horsemaster
Ring C (center)
313 Junior Advanced
314 Senior Intermediate
Ring B
315 Novice Advanced
316 Junior Intermediate
317 Senior Advanced
30 MINUTE BREAK
WESTERN RIDING PATTERN
Ring A
318 Novice Intermediate
319 Horsemaster
Ring C (center)
320 Junior Advanced
321 Senior Intermediate
Ring B
322 Novice Advanced
323 Junior Intermediate
324 Senior Advanced
SADDLE SEAT RIDING PATTERN
Ring A
325 Novice Intermediate
326 Horsemaster
Ring C (center)
327 Junior Advanced
328 Senior Intermediate
Ring B
329 Novice Advanced
330 Junior Intermediate
331 Senior Advanced
SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION
Ring A
332 Novice WT
333 Novice Intermediate
334 Novice Advanced
335 Horsemaster
Ring B
336 Junior Intermediate
337 Junior Advanced
338 Senior Intermediate
339 Senior Advanced
6:30pm EXPLORER EVENT Refer to Explorer Guidelines
Ex05 Explorer Stick Horse Keyhole – Exercise Arena (grass)
7:00pm CONTESTING WARM-UP Refer to Contesting Guidelines
SPEED & ACTION
340 Novice Intermediate – Pony
341 Novice Intermediate – Horse
342 Novice Advanced – Pony
343 Novice Advanced – Horse
344 Junior Intermediate
345 Junior Advanced
346 Senior Intermediate
347 Senior Advanced
348 Horsemaster
KEYHOLE
349 Novice Intermediate – Pony
350 Novice Intermediate – Horse
351 Novice Advanced – Pony
352 Novice Advanced – Horse
353 Junior Intermediate
354 Junior Advanced
355 Senior Intermediate
356 Senior Advanced
357 Horsemaster
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014
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
DRESSAGE SEAT EQUITATION
Ring A
417 Novice WT
418 Novice Intermediate
419 Senior Intermediate
420 Senior Advanced
Ring B
421 Novice Advanced
422 Junior Intermediate
423 Junior Advanced
424 Horsemaster
30 MINUTE BREAK
WESTERN EQUITATION
Ring A
425 Novice WT
426 Novice Intermediate – Pony
427 Novice Intermediate – Horse
428 Horsemaster
Ring B
429 Novice Advanced – Pony
430 Novice Advanced – Horse
431 Junior Intermediate
432 Junior Advanced
433 Senior Intermediate
434 Senior Advanced
GYMKHANA EQUITATION
Ring A
435 Novice Intermediate – Pony
436 Novice Intermediate – Horse
437 Senior Intermediate
438 Senior Advanced
439 Horsemaster
Ring B
440 Novice Advanced – Pony
441 Novice Advanced – Horse
442 Junior Intermediate
443 Junior Advanced
4:00pm REINING
Ring A
444 Novice Intermediate
445 Novice Advanced
446 Junior Intermediate
Ring B
447 Junior Advanced
448 Senior Intermediate
449 Senior Advanced
450 Horsemaster
THURSDAY continued…
6:30pm EXPLORER EVENT Refer to Explorer Guidelines
Ex06 Explorer Stick Horse Reining – Exercise Arena (grass)
7:00pm CONTESTING WARM-UP Refer to Contesting Guidelines
FLAG
451 Novice Intermediate – Pony
452 Novice Intermediate – Horse
453 Novice Advanced – Pony
454 Novice Advanced – Horse
455 Junior Intermediate
456 Junior Advanced
457 Senior Intermediate
458 Senior Advanced
459 Horsemaster
CLOVERLEAF
460 Novice Intermediate – Pony
461 Novice Intermediate – Horse
462 Novice Advanced – Pony
463 Novice Advanced – Horse
464 Junior Intermediate
465 Junior Advanced
466 Senior Intermediate
467 Senior Advanced
468 Horsemaster
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2014
8:00am TRAIL
Ring A
501 Novice WT
502 Novice Intermediate
503 Novice Advanced
Ring B
504 Junior Intermediate
505 Junior Advanced
506 Senior Intermediate
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 Close
30 MINUTE BREAK
1:00pm GRAND & RESERVE EQUITATION Refer to G&R Guidelines
Ring A
Senior Advanced
Senior Intermediate
Novice Intermediate
Novice WT
Ring B
Horsemaster
Junior Advanced
Junior Intermediate
Novice Advanced
3:00pm VERSATILITY Refer to Versatility & Contesting Guidelines
509 Versatility JA+
Hunt Seat Equitation Pattern, Western Equitation on the rail, Cloverleaf
6:00pm EXPLORER EVENT Refer to Explorer Guidelines
Ex08 Explorer Stick Horse Games – Exercise Arena (grass)
Ribbon Race, Relay, Egg & Spoon
6:30pm TEAM GAMES
510 Musical Stalls
511 Tennis Ball Relay
512 Water Balloon Relay
Ring A
Novice
Ring B
Junior and Senior
Grass
Walk/Trot
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2014
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 HORSE GAMES
1:30pm Set Up
2:00pm All Animals
2:30pm Field Day Games
3:30pm EXERCISE ARENA TEAR-DOWN
All Clubs need to help tear down – See David Pachulski for instructions
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 may be 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
2014 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 2014 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, 2014.
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 2014 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)
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Thanks for being part
of the 2014
Kent County Youth Fair
4H Horse Program
See you back in 2015!