Barron County 4-H & Youth Horse Project By-Laws

UNIVERSITYOF WISCONSIN-EXTENSIONBARRON COUNTY4-H Youth DevelopmentBarron County Government Center330 E. LaSalle AvenueRoom 2206Barron, WI 54812Phone: 715-537-6250Fax: 715-537-6814An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming,including Title IX and ADA requirements. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should bemade prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as early as possible prior to the programor activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are confidential (ADA requirements).Page 2

Welcome 4-H & Youth Horse and Horseless-Horse Project MembersThis is your Barron County 4-H & Youth Horse Project Handbook. Please take the time to readit very carefully. You will want to refer to it often so please keep it in a safe place. If you haveany questions contact your training center leader or a horse project board member asreferred to in this booklet.The goals of the Barron County 4-H & Youth Horse Project are Horsemanship andSportsmanship. They are defined as follows:Horsemanship: The art of riding, training, care, and handling of the horse.Sportsmanship: Conduct involving honest competition, courteous treatment of eachother and graceful acceptance of the results. Any 4-H & Youth sponsored events aregoverned by the rules of the sportsmanship and conduct that have been adopted bythe State. Persons not abiding by these standards are subject to dismissal from the 4-H& Youth horse or horseless horse project.Members have the responsibility of acquainting themselves with the Wisconsin 4-H HorseProject Equestrian Guidelines which will be the official guidelines for the Barron County 4-H &Youth Horse Project events. You may visit the following website for all Wisconsin State 4-HHorse sponsored clinics, meeting schedules, director name and address, and all rules andregulations at: www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/onlinpro/horses.cfmTo apply for your Premise ID # please complete the registration process at: www.wiid.orgMembers also have the responsibility to acquaint themselves with all of the rules regardingthe Barron County Fair which can be viewed online at: www.barroncountyfair.comGeneral rules applying to the Barron County 4-H & Youth Horse Project are asfollows:1. SEI approved helmets must be worn at all times while riding or driving at any 4-H & Youthsponsored event. Member must also wear appropriate boots (Western or English,according to tack) while riding. Appropriate foot wear must be worn at all times whilehandling the horse. No flip flops, open toed shoes or crocs are permitted.2. A negative coggins test report is required of all horses prior to attending the trainingcenters. This must be turned into the project executive secretary before training starts.Two copies of the coggins test report for each horse/rider combination must be turned into the executive secretary. These should be turned in by March 31, 2012 which is theBarron County Horse Project Expo. Please write the member name at the top of each copy.Please note that WI State Law requires that you have original coggins test with you for anyhorse you are transporting.3. All members must have the following forms & fees turned in by March 31, 2012 to thehorse project executive secretary.• Registration & Health Statement with $15 non-refundable insurance fee per member• Ownership Statement form signed by exhibitor and horse owner• Equine Event Participation Agreement and Release Waiver• Stall Request form (one per family)• Trailer parking and/or camping form (if applicable)Page 3

• Fair Association Application for Camping permit (if applicable) with fee payable tothe “Barron County Fair”• Barron County Saddle Club WSCA Membership form (optional)• Coggins test for project horses4. If forms and fees are not turned in by the assigned date member cannot participate at anytraining functions or the fair.5. After cleaning out the fair stall(s) completely each member must have the stall inspectedby their training center leader before they leave the fairgrounds. If a stall is left unclean oruninspected the member is subject to the following penalties:1. Lose current years privilege to compete at district and state horse shows.2. Ineligible to show at the fair the following year.3. Members can still achieve by participating in the non-animal portion of the projectand can still participate in training centers.6. Horses must be removed from the fairgrounds by 7:30 pm on Sunday. Any exceptionsmust be approved by the member’s training center leader with the approving trainingcenter leader to remain at the fairgrounds until their exception has left the fairgrounds.7. The horse can be entered only once in each class. Member must ride his/her own horse.Member must have family ownership or management of his/her horse by June 1st of theproject year and the horse must be identified by his/her training center leader. The horsethat is ridden/driven at training meetings after June 1st of the project year is the horseyou must show at the fair.8. If a member’s horse gets injured or sick after June 1st of the project year, a vet slip mustbe given to the home training center leader and forwarded to the president of the boardbefore another horse is to be used at the fair. If the rider is unable to participate formedical reasons a doctor’s excuse must be turned into the training center leader whichmust then be reviewed by the board. This will be handled by the board on an individualbasis.9. Each member will designate a “home” training center in each discipline.10. Members can participate in other training centers in addition to, or instead of, their“home” training center which would count toward their participation requirements.Attendances at other centers will not be considered substitute training centers.11. The alternate training centers can be done at any time. For example - a member canattend a Tuesday night English Center and a Friday night English center in the same week.12. Members can not attend all their required centers in one month. You will need to spreadyour attendance across May, June and July with a minimum of 1 training center in eachdiscipline attended each month.13. When participating in an alternate center the member will have a form signed by thattraining center leader to present to their home center leader for attendance recording.14. When planning to participate in a center other than your home center please givenotification to the leader of the alternate center so they can plan accordingly.Page 4

15. To show Western only at the Fair the member must attend a minimum of 6 westerntraining centers all with their horse.16. To show English only at the Fair the member must attend a minimum of 6 Englishtraining centers all with their horse.17. To show Gymkhana only at the Fair the member must attend a minimum of 6 Gymkhanatraining centers all with their horse.18. To show Driving at the Fair the member must attend a minimum of 5 driving trainingcenters all with their horse. It is highly recommended that an adult rider attend thesetraining centers also. Drivers in grades 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.It is up to the discretion of the training center leader as to whether a driver grades 6 andup will be required to have an adult accompany them.19. To show any (2) combined disciplines (Western, English or Gymkhana) the member mustattend a minimum of 10 training centers with a horse. It must be a minimum of 4 trainingcenters in each discipline. This is for the same horse/rider combination. If 2 differenthorses are used, member must meet the individual requirements for each discipline foreach horse/rider combination.20. To show any (3) combined disciplines (Western, English, Gymkhana) the member musthave a minimum of 16 combined training centers, with the same horse/rider combination.Member must have a minimum of 4 training meetings in each discipline. If 2 differenthorses are used member must meet the individual requirements for each discipline foreach horse/rider combination.21. With approval from training center leaders outside 4-H and youth group sponsored clinicsattended by members or the Barron County Fun Show with the horse/rider combinationthat will be showing at the fair, will count towards participation requirements as follows:• 1 discipline – 1 substitute center allowed• 2 disciplines – 2 substitute centers allowed• 3 disciplines – 3 substitute centers allowedThe member/horse combination must compete in the same classes that member/horsecombination will show at the fair. A signed substitute form must be filled out and signedby the clinician or training center leader.22. Horseless horse members must attend 6 western training centers to be eligible to show atthe fair. See additional Horseless Horse guidelines in this handbook.23. Member must make known their choice of training center (Western, English, Gymkhana, orDriving) by the Spring Expo. Any member who wishes to change their home trainingcenters must contact the training center leader he/she is assigned to and the trainingcenter leader of which he/she wishes to attend and complete the required change form.24. It is up to the discretion of the training center leader to give credit for a training centerbased on participation. Members are expected to volunteer and/or donate to variousfundraising activities including, but not limited to, the Expo, Fun Shows or Open Show.25. Names of youth not meeting attendance or participation requirements must be submittedto the project president on or before the Sunday prior to the Barron County Fair.26. 4-H members leaving the fair prior to the designated time set by the fair board and/or notcleaning stall, trailer parking area or camping area are subject to the following penalties:Page 5

1. Lose current years privilege to compete at district and state horse shows.2. Ineligible to show at the fair the following year.3. Members can still achieve by participating in the non-animal portion of the projectand can still participate in training centers.27. No stallions foaled prior to January 1, 2012 can be shown.28. Horses are to be ridden only in designated areas. Do not ride on the track.29. Horses may not be ridden bareback at anytime.30. Horses may not be ridden double at anytime.31. Only members may ride their horse.32. Member must maintain horse at a walk to and from warm-up area.33. Judging will be decided by the Danish System and each member will be allowed tocompete only within his/her grade level.34. Each member must designate their home training center for each discipline. The availabletraining centers and their locations are as follows:Draft HorseBear Lake Draft Horse Halter................................... Chuck & Annette Tomesh FarmDrivingCumberland Broncs Driving Center ......................... Gurtners Sun Valley Stables ArenaPair-A-Dice Driving Center ...................................... Barron County FairgroundsEnglishCrosshair Stables English Center ............................ Crosshair StablesCumberland Broncs English Center ......................... Gurtners Sun Valley Stables ArenaPair-A-Dice English Center ...................................... Barron County FairgroundsRed Cedar English Center ....................................... Barron County FairgroundsGymkhanaCumberland Broncs Gymkhana Center.................... Gurtners Sun Valley Stables ArenaPair-A-Dice Gymkhana Center ................................. Barron County FairgroundsPlay Ta Win............................................................. JM Ranch ArenaTriple HHH Gymkhana Center ................................. Triple HHH Equestrian CenterTherapeuticBarron County Therapeutic Center.......................... Barron County FairgroundsWesternCrosshair Stables Western Center ........................... Crosshair StablesCumberland Broncs Western Center........................ Gurtners Sun Valley Stables ArenaPair-A-Dice Western Center ..................................... Barron County FairgroundsRed Cedar Western Center...................................... Barron County Fairgrounds35. There must be a minimum of 5 members to start a new western, english or gymkhanacenter. There is not a minimum to start a draft or driving center. Horseless horsemembers will count in the number to start a center.36. Stalls at the fair will be divided into training center groups.Page 6

37. Any horse 56 inches or under may be considered a pony. Any pony in question will bemeasured for height by two designated training center leaders on Thursday between 4:00and 5:00 p.m.38. Horses brought into the fairgrounds or during the fair showing any signs of ill health willbe asked to leave immediately. The Fair Veterinarian will have the final say in thissituation.39. All horse and/or horseless horse project members will sign up for the fair through theirindividual 4-H clubs or youth organization.40. Gymkhana members may use a different horse other than the one for Western and Englishperformance classes but it must be the same horse brought to the gymkhana trainingmeetings. Each member has the responsibility of acquainting himself/herself with theState 4–H Horse Rules, which will be the official guidelines for the gymkhana show.41. Driving members may use a different horse other than the one for Western and Englishperformance classes or gymkhana but it must be the same horse brought to the drivingtraining centers.42. Any member/horse combination that has completed the required amount of trainingcenters in any discipline is eligible to exhibit in Dressage, Hunter Hack or Trotting OverFences classes at the fair as these are non qualifying and non premium classes.43. A contestant may approach the judge, only with the presence of an officer, and only AFTERthe exhibitor’s classes under that judge have been completed.44. Upon dissolution any 4-H club or unit with assets must turn over those funds to thecounty 4-H Leader’s Association or county UW-Extension office to be used for 4-H YouthDevelopment Programs.Page 7

Horseless Horse GuidelinesHorseless horse classes MUST only be entered by a project member who meets thefollowing criteria.1. All horseless horse exhibitors must wear an SEI approved helmet when mounted.2. A horseless horse project member is defined as a 4-H member who has no one on oneaccess to a horse. They do not own their own horse. Their family does not own or lease ahorse. (Cloverbuds may not be horseless project members).3. Horseless horse project members MUST only show in the horseless horse classes.4. The horseless horse person must be working with a current 4-H horse project member(Buddy) or Leader. The same horse may be shown by both members. This is the only horsethe horseless horse member may show. (Two horseless horse members may not show thesame horse).5. The “Buddy” may NOT be a sibling that resides in the same household. If two siblings areshowing the same horse that is a family owned or managed, both siblings are classified ashorse project members.6. Horseless horse members are expected to work with the horse owning 4-H member orleader to learn about the horse (including grooming, clean-up, tack, riding, etc).7. Horseless horse members are expected to participate in horse project activities.8. The horseless horse project member is NOT managing or leasing a horse owned bysomeone else.The following 4-H horse members are not considered horseless horse members:1. They own and are showing their own horse or show a leased horse.2. Their family owns or leases a horse or pony.3. They are showing a horse owned or leased by a family member (two family members mayshow the same horse – see Expo Rules & Class list “General Rules for Horse Show”).4. They are showing a horse that is owned or leased by someone other than a current 4-Hhorse project member or leader.5. Managerial: Defined as a youth who exhibits a horse that no other 4-H Horse Project youthis using and that is owned by someone other than the exhibitor or family member of theexhibitor. The youth is responsible to ensure the horse is taken care of properly.Page 8

Wisconsin State 4-H Horse Association EventsGeneral RulesEducation Entries (Team and Individual):• Exhibits DO NOT require a blue ribbon or previous exhibition at a County qualifyingshow to participate at State 4-H Horse Expo or any other State Horse Events.• Entries must have all four signatures, correct fees and be received by the advertiseddeadline. Educational entries for State Expo must be included in the county packet ofhorse entries, which is postmarked a maximum of seven days after the county’squalifying horse show.• Team members must be currently enrolled in the 4-H Horse or Horseless Horse projectfrom the same county.Gymkhana Show (September 8-9, 2012)• Exhibiting in the State 4-H Horse Show is open to any eligible 4-H Horse Projectmember in grades 6-13, who has been approved by a University Extension Agent intheir county and by the project leader. They must be a 4-H member in good standing.• Exhibitors are not required to win a blue ribbon or previous exhibition at a Countyqualifying show to participate.• Horse/pony entered must be the member’s 4-H horse/pony project for the currentyear.• Only one horse/pony is permitted per exhibitor.• Only one rider is permitted per horse/pony per class. Members of the immediatefamily are permitted to show the same project animal. Each family member may showany combination of classes provided the horse is only shown once in a specific class.• Entries must have all four signatures, correct fees and be received by the advertiseddeadline and will be sent in by the Extension Agent.Hunt & Dressage Show (June 29-30, July 1, 2012)• Exhibiting in the State 4-H Horse Show is open to any eligible 4-H Horse Projectmember in grades 6-13, who has been approved by a University Extension Agent intheir county and by the project leader. They must be a 4-H member in good standing.• Exhibitors are not required to win a blue ribbon or previous exhibition at a Countyqualifying show to participate.• You may enter two equine at this show. Exhibitor may only enter each class once.• Only members of the immediate family or a 4-H youth paired with a Horseless HorseYouth, are permitted to show the same project animal. Each family member may showany combination of classes provided the horse is only shown once in a specific class(except for dressage classes).• Entries must have all four signatures, correct fees and be received by the advertiseddeadline.State 4-H Horse Expo (September 13-16, 2012)• Exhibiting in the State 4-H Horse Show is open to any eligible 4-H Horse Projectmember in grades 6-13, who has been approved by a University Extension Agent intheir county and by the project leader. They must be a 4-H member in good standing.• An exhibitor may enter a maximum of six (6) classes.• One class entry MUST be a class in which the exhibitor won a blue ribbon at the countyqualifying shows. The remaining 5 classes may be selected in any combinations. Theanimal with which you qualified is the one you must use.• Youth that are entered in Therapeutic Classes are permitted to enter regularshowmanship or driving classes if they received a blue at their county fair in one of therespective classes.Page 9

• The horse/pony must be carried as a 4-H project and received a blue ribbon in aqualifying class at your 2012 County Fair. Qualifying classes are showmanship,equitation or driving reinsmanship, pleasure riding or pleasure driving, trail or obstacledriving or western riding.• An exhibitor is allowed to show only one horse/pony at the State Expo. HorselessHorse may only enter Horseless Horse showmanship or walk/trot equitation.• Only members of the immediate family, and a 4-H youth paired with a Horseless Horseyouth, are permitted to show the same project animal. Each family member may showany combination of 6 classes provided the horse is shown only once in a specific classnumber.• Effective in 2011 Western Riding is a state qualifying class and must be shown inWestern tack and attire at the County Fair & State Show. Pattern #5 will be used (seebelow).Western Riding Pattern # 51. Walk, transition to jog, jog over log2. Transition to the lope, on the left lead3. First line change4. Second line change5. Third line change6. Fourth line change7. First crossing change8. Lope over log9. Second crossing change10. Third crossing change11. Fourth crossing change12. Lope, Stop & back*Please Note: All WI State Horse Show entries (with the exception of theHunt/Dressage Show) must be turned in on Sunday at 10:00 am at the BarronCounty Fair in the new horse barn.Page 10

Barron County 4-H & Youth Therapeutic ProgramBarron County has a 3 tier therapeutic training program. This will accommodate alldisabilities.Tier 1: BeginnersTier 2: IntermediateTier 3: Advanced and being mainstreamed into a regular 4-H training center.Leaders: Louise Buchmann ..................................715-234-4160Judy Thunberg.......................................715-296-3122Carrie Varga .........................................715-637-3986Shirley & Lannie Berlin ...........................715-205-0890John Gurtner..........................................715-822-2732Rusty Johnson........................................715-790-2066Brent Thunberg .....................................715-205-1123Barron County Horse Project Volunteer Areas and Description• Awards Banquet (Youth Board): Sets the place and time for the annual horse projectbanquet and plans the program for the event. Also arranges set-up and tear-down for theevent.• Expo (determined annually): Find speakers, arrange the tack swap, receive permission forthe use of facilities and arrange work schedules.• Fair (Executive Board): Make arrangements for the County Fair Show including hiring ajudge, arranging workers, assigning stalls, assigning and designating parking for campersand trailers, preparing the program, ordering trophies, etc.• Maintenance (determined annually): Maintain and upkeep the horse project facilities atthe Barron County Fairgrounds. Shall arrange work groups to complete larger tasks asneeded.• Nominating (determined annually): Prepare a slate of officers with two or more namesfor each office for the annual meeting.• Publicity (Youth Board): Promotes the horse project via local media (including newspaper,radio and social networking).• Show(s) (determined annually): Assist the board to arrange facilities, find a judge,arrange workers, awards, etc.Page 11

Barron County 4-H Horse Project AwardsSportsmanship AwardGiven to a member who fits the following criteria:• Puts others before themselves• Exhibits a sportsman-like attitude• Is a good role model and sets a good example for younger and older members tofollow• Puts other people’s feelings before their own• Is helpful to others and to the project• Uses the horse project to grow as a person and as a 4-H member• Shares their knowledge with others• Accepts wins and loses with dignity and respect• Is enthusiastic, honest, and helpful4-H members can be nominated by training center leaders by completing a short essayon why they would like to be considered.Top Groomed AwardThe Top Groomed award will be awarded to the exhibitor showing the best groomedhorse in each regular Showmanship class at the Barron County Fair Horse Show.Fair High Point AwardsHigh Point Awards will be given in the following areas:• Gymkhana:o Grades 12-13o Grades 10-11o Grades 8-9o Grades 6-7o Grades 3-5• Driving: 1 Overall High Point• Performance (showmanship, western, english, trail, western riding)o Grades 12-13o Grades 10-11o Grades 8-9o Grades 6-7o Grades 3-5Page 12

2012 Barron County Fair Class ScheduleThursday, July 19, 2012 8:00 AMGymkhana Show1. Key Race - Grades 12-132. Key Race – Grades 10-113. Key Race - Grades 8-94. Key Race - Grades 6-75. Key Race - Grades 3-56. Poles - Grades 12-137. Poles - Grades 10-118. Poles - Grades 8-99. Poles - Grades 6-710. Poles - Grades 3-511. Speed & Action - Grades 12-1312. Speed & Action - Grades 10-1113. Speed & Action - Grades 8-914. Speed & Action - Grades 6-715. Speed & Action - Grades 3-516. Speed Dash - Grades 12-1317. Speed Dash - Grades 10-1118. Speed Dash - Grades 8-919. Speed Dash - Grades 6-720. Speed Dash - Grades 3-521. Barrels - Grades 12-1322. Barrels - Grades 10-1123. Barrels - Grades 8-924. Barrels - Grades 6-725. Barrels - Grades 3-526. Flag Race - Grades 12-1327. Flag Race - Grades 10-1128. Flag Race - Grades 8-929. Flag Race - Grades 6-730. Flag Race - Grades 3-531. Jumping Figure 8 - Grades 12-1332. Jumping Figure 8 - Grades 10-1133. Jumping Figure 8 - Grades 8-934. Jumping Figure 8 - Grades 6-735. Jumping Figure 8 - Grades 3-536. LT Special - Grades 12-1337. LT Special - Grades 10-1138. LT Special - Grades 8-939. LT Special - Grades 6-740. LT Special - Grades 3-5**Championship Gymkhana Class(Blue placings from all gymkhana classesare eligible)Please Note: All WI State Horse Show entries (with the exception of theHunt/Dressage Show) must be turned in on Sunday at 10:00 am at the BarronCounty Fair in the new horse barn.Page 13

2012 Barron County Fair Class ScheduleFriday, July 20, 2012 8:00 AMPleasure Show Day 141. Hunt Showmanship – Grades 12-1342. Hunt Showmanship – Grades 10-1143. Hunt Showmanship – Grades 8-944. Hunt Showmanship – Grades 6-745. Hunt Showmanship – Grades 3-5**Championship English Showmanship Class(Blue placings from class numbers 41-45 areeligible.)46. Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation – Grades 12-1347. Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation – Grades 10-1148. Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation – Grades 8-949. Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation – Grades 6-750. Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation – Grades 3-551. Walk-Trot Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation –All Ages*Cannot enter other English Canter Class*Non Qualifying class for State Show52. Advanced Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation -Grades 12-1353. Advanced Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation –Grades 10-1154. Advanced Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation –Grades 8-955. Advanced Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation –Grades 6-756. Advanced Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation –Grades 3-564. Horse Pleasure Driving – Grades 3-1365. Pony Pleasure Driving – Grades 3-1366. Draft Horse Pleasure Driving – Grades 3-1367. Horse Reinsmanship – Grades 3-1368. Pony Reinsmanship – Grades 3-1369. Draft Horse Reinsmanship – Grades 3-1370. Horse Obstacle Driving – Grades 3-1371. Pony Obstacle Driving – Grades 3-1372. Draft Horse Obstacle Driving – Grades 3-1373. Dressage Introductory Level Test A - All Ages*Non Qualifying class for State Show74. Hunter Hack – Grades 12-1375. Hunter Hack – Grades 10-1176. Hunter Hack – Grades 8-977. Hunter Hack – Grades 6-778. Hunter Hack – Grades 3-5*Non Qualifying class for State Show79. Trotting Hunter Over Fences – All Ages*Non Qualifying class for State Show80. Trotting Equitation Over Fences – All Ages*Non Qualifying class for State Show**Championship Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat EquitationClass (Blue placings from class numbers 46-56[excluding class #51] are eligible)57. Pony Hunter Under Saddle/Saddle SeatPleasure – Grades 3-13*Cannot ride in classes 58-6358. Hunter Under Saddle/Saddle Seat Pleasure –Grades 12-1359. Hunter Under Saddle/Saddle Seat Pleasure –Grades 10-1160. Hunter Under Saddle/Saddle Seat Pleasure –Grades 8-961. Hunter Under Saddle/Saddle Seat Pleasure –Grades 6-762. Hunter Under Saddle/Saddle Seat Pleasure –Grades 3-563. Walk-Trot Hunter Under Saddle/Saddle SeatPleasure – All Ages*Cannot enter other English Canter Class*Non Qualifying class for State ShowPage 14

2012 Barron County Fair Class ScheduleSaturday, July 21, 2012 8:00 AMPleasure Show Day 281. Western Showmanship – Grades 12-1382. Western Showmanship – Grades 10-1183. Western Showmanship – Grades 8-984. Western Showmanship – Grades 6-785. Western Showmanship – Grades 3-586. Horseless Horse Showmanship – Grades 6-1387. Horseless Horse Showmanship – Grades 3-588. Draft Horse Showmanship – All Ages**Championship Western Showmanship Class(Blue placings from class numbers 81-88 areeligible.)89. Stock Seat Equitation – Grade 12-1390. Stock Seat Equitation – Grades 10-1191. Stock Seat Equitation – Grades 8-992. Stock Seat Equitation – Grades 6-793. Stock Seat Equitation – Grades 3-594. Walk-Trot Stock Seat Equitation – All Ages*Cannot enter other Western Canter Class*Non Qualifying class for State Show95. Advanced Stock Seat Equitation – Grades 12-1396. Advanced Stock Seat Equitation – Grade 10-1197. Advanced Stock Seat Equitation – Grades 8-998. Advanced Stock Seat Equitation – Grades 6-799. Advanced Stock Seat Equitation – Grades 3-5**Championship Stock Seat Equitation Class(Blue placings from classes 89-99 [excludingclass #94] are eligible)107. Therapeutic Showmanship – Tier 3108. Therapeutic Showmanship – Tier 2109. Therapeutic Showmanship – Tier 1110. Therapeutic Walk/Trot Equitation – Tier 3111. Therapeutic Walk/Trot Equitation – Tier 2112. Therapeutic Walk Equitation – Tier 1113. Therapeutic Trail – Tier 3114. Therapeutic Trail – Tier 2115. Therapeutic Trail – Tier 1*Please note: Therapeutic classes will begin atapproximately 1 pm.116. Western Riding – Grades 12-13117. Western Riding – Grades 10-11118. Western Riding – Grades 8-9119. Western Riding – Grades 6-7120. Western Riding – Grades 3-5121. *Walk-Trot Trail (English/Western) – AllAges*Cannot enter other Trail Canter Class*Non Qualifying class for State Show122. Trail (English/Western) – Grades 12-13123. Trail (English/Western) – Grades 10-11124. Trail (English/Western) – Grades 8-9125. Trail (English/Western) – Grades 6-7126. Trail (English/Western) – Grades 3-5100. Pony Western Pleasure – Grades 3-13*Cannot ride in classes 101-106101. Western Pleasure – Grades 12-13102. Western Pleasure – Grades 10-11103. Western Pleasure – Grades 8-9104. Western Pleasure – Grades 6-7105. Western Pleasure – Grades 3-5106. Walk-Trot Western Pleasure – All Ages*Cannot enter other Western Canter Class*Non Qualifying class for State ShowFun Events for All Members offered Sunday, July 22No registration needed – just show up to participate! ~ Prizes will be awarded! ~ (Time to be announced)*Senior Ride (for 4-H Graduates) *State/District Ride (for those entering state or district events)*Other Fun Games (Costume Class, Egg & Spoon and others to be announced)!Please Note: All WI State Horse Show entries (with the exception of the Hunt/Dressage Show) must beturned in on Sunday at 10:00 am at the Barron County Fair in the new horse barn.Page 15

Designated Horse Project Board Members and Training Center LeadersHorse ProjectCo-SuperintendentsJeff Nelson1659 17 th AvenueBarron WI 54812Home: 715.537.3518Louise Buchman1990 21-7/8 StreetRice Lake WI 54868Home: 715.234.4160Cell: 715.475-8590lbuchmann4160@yahoo.com*Horse Board Officers*PresidentKim ZieglerW15400 County FChetek WI 54728Home: 715.924.4866Cell: 715.642.0203zigg@centurytel.netVice PresidentJudy Thunberg2130 23 rd StreetRice Lake WI 54868Cell: 715.296.3122SecretaryKris Foust1650 20 th AvenueRice Lake WI 54868Cell: 715.475.9363Kfoust7563@gmail.comTreasurerKristi Rohde1870 19 th StreetRice Lake, WI 54868Home: 715.434.8392Cell: 715.205.2722kristi.rohde@yahoo.comExecutive SecretarySherrie Nichols233 27 th StreetNew Auburn WI 54757Home: 715.237.2189Cell: 715.296.8305dsnichols@citizens-tel.netState RepresentativeJan LeonardN5321 Thornapple RoadLadysmith WI 54868Home: 715.868.6596Cell: 715.492.5509jdl101@brucetel.netState Youth RepresentativeCourtney BerlinPO Box 23Rice Lake WI 54868Cell: 715.205.2099pairadiceacres33@yahoo.com*Youth Board Officers*PresidentGretchen Christiansen317 Gardner StreetHaugen WI 54841Home: 715.234.6612Cell: 715.651.8888sassyprincess12@hotmail.comVice PresidentDesirae Slayton2251 Polk Barron StreetCumberland WI 54829Cell: 715.419.3339desislayton2009@hotmail.comSecretaryCourtney Blechinger1778 29-1/4 AvenueRice Lake WI 54868Home: 715.234.0069Cell: 715.651.9537groovy_dots@hotmail.comTreasurerBreanna Johnson574 21-1/2 AvenueCumberland WI 54829Cell: 715.642.3236yellowriverranch@yahoo.com*Youth Board Advisors*Mary Jo Christiansen317 Gardner StreetHaugen WI 54841Home: 715.234.6612Cell: 715.296.5077Christensen.Mary@marshfieldclinic.orgAlice Verby2251 Polk Barron StreetCumberland WI 54829Cell: 715.419.1230larryandalice@live.comKellie Blechinger1778 29-1/4 AvenueRice Lake WI 54868Home: 715.234.0069Cell: 715.205.1588rkblechinger@centurytel.netTara Johnson574 21-1/2 AvenueCumberland WI 54829Cell: 715.642.0365yellowriverranch@yahoo.com*Training Center Leaders*Cooper BerlinPO Box 23Rice Lake WI 54868Cell: 715.205.0884pairadiceacres33@yahoo.comLannie & Shirley BerlinPO Box 23Rice Lake WI 54868Cell: 715.205.0890pairadiceacres33@yahoo.comLouise Buchmann (see previous)Carissa Hahn1871 4 th AvenueChetek WI 54728Cell: 715.688.9735play2win_79@hotmail.comJohn Gurtner2022 12-1/2 StreetCumberland WI 54829Home: 715.822.2732Cell: 715.419.1657Sheila Kisling2544 22 nd StreetRice Lake WI 54868Home: 715.234.2826Cell: 715.651.1213xhairinc@centurytel.netTricia KwakN13105 270 th StreetRidgeland WI 54763Home: 715.949.1790Cell: 715.308.6065tkwak@cvbean.comJan Leonard (see previous)Sherrie Nichols (see previous)Aimee Pintens582 16th StreetHillsdale WI 54733Home: 715.837.1399Cell: 715.642.1167pintensfamily@chibardun.netShelly Rettenmund2405 23 rd AvenueRice Lake WI 54868Home: 715.234.5811Cell: 715.296.4002jm_ranch@yahoo.comChuck & Annette Tomesh2694 17 th StreetRice Lake WI 54868Home: 715.434.1627Cell: 715.651.4617horseshorses_82@yahoo.comJudy Thunberg (see previous)Carrie Varga1796 15 th AvenueBarron WI 54812Home: 715.637.3986cmearabians@hotmail.comKim Ziegler (see previous)Page 16

Training Center Start Dates and LeadersDraft HorseBear Lake Draft Horse HalterAnnette & Chuck TomeshStart Date: Sunday, May 6, 7:00 pmLocation: Tomesh Residence2694 17 th Street, Rice LakeGymkhanaCumberland Broncs Gymkhana CenterJohn GurtnerStart Date: Thursday, May 3, 7:00 pmLocation: Sun Valley Stables2022 12-1/2 Street, CumberlandPair-A-Dice Gymkhana CenterLannie, Shirley & Cooper BerlinStart Date: Friday, May 4, 6:30 pmLocation: Barron County FairgroundsPlay Ta Win Gymkhana CenterCarissa Hahn & Shelly RettenmundStart Date: Thursday, May 3, 6:30 pmLocation: JM Ranch2405 23 rd Avenue, Rice LakeTriple HHH Gymkhana CenterTricia Kwak & Aimee PintensStart Date: Thursday, May 3, 6:30 pmLocation: Triple HHH Equestrian Center720 16-1/2 Street, HillsdaleTherapeutic CenterLouise Buchmann, Judy Thunberg, CarrieVarga, Lannie & Shirley Berlin, BrentThunberg, Rusty JohnsonStart Date: Tuesday, May 1, 6:30 pmLocation: Barron County FairgroundsEnglish/WesternCrosshair Stables CentersSheila KislingStart Date: Tuesday, May 1, 6:30 pmLocation: Crosshair Stables2544 22 nd Street, Rice LakeCumberland Broncs CentersJohn GurtnerStart Date: Monday, May 7, 6:30 pmLocation: Sun Valley Stables2022 12-1/2 Street, CumberlandPair-A-Dice CentersShirley, Christine, Cooper Berlin, RustyJohnsonStart Date: Thursday, May 3, 6:30 pmLocation: Barron County FairgroundsRed Cedar CentersKim Ziegler, Sherrie Nichols & Jan LeonardStart Date: Monday, May 7, 6:30 pmLocation: Barron County FairgroundsDrivingCumberland Broncs Driving CenterJohn GurtnerStart Date: Wednesday, June 6, 9:00 amLocation: Sun Valley Stables2022 12-1/2 Street, CumberlandPair-A-Dice Driving CenterCooper BerlinStart Date: Wednesday, May 2, 6:30 pmLocation: Barron County FairgroundsPage 17

Description of Classes not found in State GuidelinesAdvanced Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat EquitationThis class will be judged as an English Equitation class with additional tests done collectively onthe rail. Horse and rider should be able to perform not only the ring routine (walk, trot, lope)demanded of them but also should be able to perform whatever additional tests the judge maydeem advisable to ask of them. Examples: reverse at the lope, extend the trot, counter lead,360 degree turn, transitions (trot-lope, lope-trot, lope-walk).Advanced Stock Seat EquitationThis class will be judged as a Stock Seat Equitation class with additional tests done collectivelyon the rail. Horse and rider should be able to perform not only the ring routine (walk, trot,lope) demanded of them but also should be able to perform whatever additional tests the judgemay deem advisable to ask of them. Examples: reverse at the lope, extend the trot, roll back,counter lead, 360 degree turn, transitions (trot-lope, lope-trot, lope-walk).English Walk/Trot (Hunter Under Saddle/Saddle Seat Equitation and Hunter Under Saddle/Saddle Seat Pleasure)This class is a non-qualifying class. Member cannot show in any other english canter classes.Western Walk/Trot (Stock Seat Equitation and Western Pleasure)Member cannot show in any other western canter classes. This class is a non-qualifying class.This class is also open to therapeutic members with therapeutic training center leader’sapproval.Walk Trot TrailThe exhibitor will negotiate a beginner level trail pattern at the walk and trot only. Exhibitormay not show in the regular trail class. They may exhibit in other canter classes. This class isnon-qualifying.Trotting Hunter Over Fences / Trotting Equitation Over FencesThe modern sport of show hunters derives from the very old and classic sport of field hunting.Today’s show hunter is ridden both on the flat and over fences. Those horses should be quiet,calm and mannerly; yet elegant.On the flat they are judged on their gaits, their way of going, their manners and suitability totheir job. Hunters should have long, low ground covering strides and carry a steady, even pace.Over fences they are judged on pace, manners, jumping form and style. A typical hunter courseconsists of approximately 8 jumps that simulate natural obstacles. The jumps are set at aconsistent height, ie: 2'0", 2’3”, 3'0”, etc. The courses are carefully measured and should have aset amount of strides in between the jumps. A standard stride is 12 feet.While many breeds are used for hunters, use a breed that can produce the longer strides andjumping form needed in a successful show hunter.This class will be exhibited at the trot with a maximum of two canter strides before and aftereach fence. Fences will be 12” in height.Proper hunt seat tack and attire is required. Leg wraps are not allowed.Page 18

EQUINE LIABILITY4-H Youth Development April 2005Civil Liability Exemption; Equine Activities 895.481In this section:a) “Equine” means a donkey, hinny, horse, mule or pony.b) “Equine activity” means any of the following:1. Shows, fairs, competitions, performances or parades that involve any breeds of equines and anyequine disciplines, including combined training, competitive trail riding, cutting, dressage,driving, endurance trail riding, English or western performance riding, grand prix jumping, horseracing, hunter and jumper shows, hunting, polo, pulling, rodeos, 3-day events and westerngames.2. Equine training or teaching.3. Boarding of equines.4. Riding, inspecting or evaluating an equine belonging to another, regardless of whether the ownerof the equine receives monetary or other consideration for the use of the equine or permits theriding, inspection or evaluation of the equine.5. Riding, training or driving an equine or being a passenger on an equine.6. Riding, training or driving a vehicle pulled by an equine or being a passenger on a vehicle pulledby an equine.7. Assisting in the medical treatment of an equine.8. Shoeing of an equine.9. Assisting a person participating in an activity listed in subds. 1 to 8.c) “Equine activity sponsor” means a person, whether operating for profit or nonprofit, who organizes orprovides the facilities for an equine activity, including owners or operators of arenas, clubs, fairs,schools, stables and therapeutic riding programs.d) “Equine professional” means a person engaged for compensation in the rental of equines or equineequipment or tack or in the instruction of a person in the riding or driving of an equine or in being apassenger upon an equine.e) “Inherent risk of equine activities” means a danger or condition that is an integral part of equineactivities, including all of the following:1. The propensity of an equine to behave in a way that may result in injury or death to a person onor near it.2. The unpredictability of an equine’s reaction to a sound, movement or unfamiliar object, person oranimal.3. A collision with an object or another animal.4. The potential for a person participating in an equine activity to act in a negligent manner, to fail tocontrol the equine or to not act within his or her ability.5. Natural hazards, including surface and subsurface conditions.f) “Property” means real property and buildings, structures and improvements on the real property.g) “Spectator” means a person who attends or watches an equine activity but does not participate in theequine activity or perform any act or omission related to the equine activity that contributes to the injuryor death of a participant in the equine activity.(2) Except as provided in subs. (3) and (6), a person, including an equine activity sponsor or anequine professional, is immune from civil liability for acts or omissions related to his or herparticipation in equine activities if a person participating in the equine activity is injured orkilled as the result of an inherent risk of equine activities.Wisconsin 4-H Page 1Page 19

EQUINE LIABILITY (cont)(3) The immunity under sub. (2) does not apply if the person seeing immunity does any of thefollowing:(a) Provides equipment or tack that he or she knew or should have known was faulty and thefaulty equipment or tack causes the injury or death.(b) Provides an equine to a person and fails to make a reasonable effort to determine theability of the person to engage safely in an equine activity or to safely manage theparticular equine provided based on the person’s representations of his or her ability.(c) Fails to conspicuously post warning signs of a dangerous inconspicuous conditionknown to him or her on the property that he or she owns, leases, rents or is otherwise inlawful control of or possession.(d) Acts in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the person.(e) Intentionally causes the injury or death.(3m) A person whose only involvement in an equine activity is as a spectator shall not be considered tobe participating in the equine activity.(4) Every equine professional shall post and maintain signs in a clearly visible location on ornear stables, corrals, or arenas owned, operated or controlled by the equine professional.The signs shall be white with black lettering, each letter a minimum of one inch in height,and shall contain the following notice: “NOTICE: A person who is engaged for compensationin the rental of equines or equine equipment or tack or in the instruction of a person in theriding or driving of an equine or in being a passenger upon an equine is not liable of theinjury or death of a person involved in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks ofequine activities, as defined in section 895.481(1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes.”(5) If an equine professional uses a written contract for the rental of equines or equine equipment ortack or for the instruction of a person in the riding, driving or being a passenger upon an equine, thecontract shall contain the notice set forth in sub. (4) in clearly readable bold print of not less than thesame size as the print used in the remainder of the contract.(6) This section does not limit the liability of a person under any applicable products liability laws.(7) This section does not limit the immunity created under s. 895.52.An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities inemployment and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA)requirements. © 2005 by the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System.Developed by the Wisconsin 4-H Office, 431 Lowell Hall, 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703.The 4-H name and emblem are federally protected under Title 18 US Code 707.Wisconsin 4-H Page 2Page 20

Barron County 4-H & Youth Horse Project By-LawsRevised September 2011Article I. Name and PurposeSection 1. The name of this organization shall be theBarron County 4-H & Youth & Youth Horse Project.Section 2. The purpose of this association shall be topromote good horsemanship while helping its memberslearn new skills, to encourage them to keep accurateand meaningful records, to share what they learnthrough demonstrations and exhibits, to study andpractice leadership, to provide an interesting way foryouth and adults to work together, and to give the youthan opportunity to expand their horizons as they preparefor adulthood.Section 3. The fiscal year will be from July 1 to June 30in compliance with the 4-H Federal Tax Exemption.Article II. MembershipSection 1. Membership shall consist of all current 4-Hhorse project leaders, key leaders, 4-H Horse Projectmembers, and youth from any Boy or Girl groupsprovided the organization is “fair eligible” per therequirements of the Barron County Fair Board. Parentswith children in the 4-H horse project will also beconsidered members provided they have completed therequired youth protection process and are activelyenrolled as a volunteer. 4-H Horse members mustbelong to a Barron County 4-H club or any another faireligible youth organization in good standing.Article III. Officers – Adult and Youth BoardSection 1. The Officers of the association shall be asfollows: President, Executive Secretary, Vice President,Secretary, Treasurer.Section 2. The officers shall be elected each year for aone year term.Section 3. Officers of the association shall be elected atthe fall annual meeting and shall take office immediatelyfollowing this meeting.Section 4. The Youth Board shall consist of four electedofficers and a representative from each training center.If a stabled center is represented by one of the fourelected officers, that center will not receive anotherrepresentative, with one vote from each training center.Section 5. Executive Council: The Executive Councilshall consist of the officers of the association, onerepresentative from each of the training centers, and theexecutive youth board. The Executive Council shall haveresponsibility for setting policies and programs.Article IV. CommitteesSection 1. Standing CommitteesA. Finance – shall oversee expendituresB. Fair – shall make arrangements for the horseshow at the fair, including hiring a judge,arranging workers, assigning stalls, preparingthe program, ordering trophies, etcC. Fundraising – shall plan and carry out fundraising activities, shall collect donations for thefair horse show, etcSection 2. Special CommitteesA. Horse Booklet Committee – shall revise andupdate 4-H Horse Project handbook annually.The Executive Board will approve this handbook.B. Gymkhana – shall make arrangements for thegymkhana show at the fair.C. Nominating – shall prepare a slate of officerswith two or more names for each office for theannual meeting.D. Sportsmanship Committee – shall consist of thetraining center leaders and one youth from eachtraining center.E. Parking CommitteeF. Maintenance CommitteeG. Any other committees deemed necessary bycouncilArticle V. MeetingSection 1. The association shall hold one annualmeeting in the fall. Additional meetings will be held toprovide educational and social fellowship.1A. Voting at the Annual Fall Meeting will be allowedby all attending members1B. Voting for all regular board members will beonly those on the executive council by roll call vote.Section 2. Special meetings of the Executive Councilmay be called by the President or by any five membersof the Council. Each director shall be notified in personor by mail of the time and place of each meeting.A. Two-thirds of the members of the council shallconstitute a quorum.Section 3. Roberts Rules of Order supplemented by theWisconsin bulletin, “How to Conduct a Meeting”, shall bea guiding line.Article VI. AmendmentsSection 1. The constitution may be amended at theannual meeting by a two-thirds majority of the memberspresent, providing that notice was given at a previousannual meeting or through notification by mail that achange in the constitution was being considered.Article I. Duties of OfficersSection 1. President – shall preside at all meetings ofthe association, and shall act as chairman of theExecutive Council.Section 2. Executive Secretary – shall ensure the smoothtransition of a new president and help with fair entries,coggins and other paperwork.Section 3. Vice-President – shall preside in the absenceof the President.Section 4. Secretary – shall keep minutes of all meetingsand shall work with the extension office in getting outcorrespondence and communication as necessary.Section 5. Treasurer – shall collect and care for allmoney and dues of the association and shall pay billsunder the guidance of the Finance Committee.Article II. Election of OfficersSection 1. Method of nomination – Officers shall benominated by the nominating committee appointed bythe president at the annual meeting preceding theelection.Section 2. Additional nominations may also be madefrom the floor of the meeting at which the officers areelected.Section 3. Vacancies in the office may be filled at aregular meeting of the Executive Council providing thatinformation has been sent to all Council members priorto the meeting.Section 4. Election shall be by the majority of themembers present at the meeting.Page 21