2013 Northwest District 4-H Horse Show - NMSU - New Mexico ...

2013 Northwest District 4-H Horse ShowAll Horses and 4-H Members entered must be enrolled in the 4-H Horse Project and onrecord with their respective County Extension Office.Age Requirements: Novice- Ages 9 through 11. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 9th birthday or be 8years old and in third grade but cannot be in the 6th grade and have passed his/her 12thbirthday prior to January 1 of the current 4-H program year. Junior: Ages 12 to 13. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 12 th birthday or be 11 years oldand in the 6 th grade but not have passed his/her 14 th birthday prior to January 1 of the current 4-H program year. Senior: Ages 14 to 19. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 14 th birthday or be 13 years oldand in the 8 th grade but not have passed his/her 19 th birthday prior to January 1 of the current 4-H program year.Awards: 28 of 41 Classes count toward High Point and Reserve High Point awards.Points are accumulated on each horse and rider pair. Points will accumulate as follows:1 st Place----6 points2 nd Place---5 points3 rd Place---4 points4 th Place---3 points5 th Place---2 points6 th Place---1 pointIf fewer than 6 horses in each class, points will be awarded accordingly (i.e. 4 horses/points =4,3, 2, 1; 3 horses/point = 3, 2, 1, and etc.)Note:In the event of a tie, the order of the tie breakers will be: (1) earned points in the greatestnumber of events, (2) earned the most points in the riding classes, (3) greatest # of firstplaces, (4) coin toss.After a class has been called into the ring, the gate will remain open for 2 minutes only.No refunds will be given except in the case of a written doctor or veterinarian’s excuse.In these cases, refunds will be mailed out after the show. Scratched classes are notrefundable. No substitution of classes will be allowed.4-H members qualifying at the show for State Fair 4-H Classes must use the same horsethat is used at this show.Stalls (pens) and RV/Trailer hook ups are available at Rocking Horse Arena. Stalls cost$15.00/night.Concession Stand will be available for lunch. Breakfast: coffee and donuts.Rules: According to the New Mexico State 4-H Horse Show Rules, (except for Novice andJunior Reigning Patterns, which will be posted the day of the show), height of jumps for HunterHack will be as follows: Novice: 15” to 18”Junior: 24” to 27”Senior: 27” to 33”New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity employer affirmative action employer and educator. Allprograms are available to everyone regardless of race, color, or national origin. NMSU and the USDA cooperating.Page 1

2013 Northwest District 4-H Horse ShowNew Mexico 4H Horse Show Dress Code Requirements and use of prohibited equipment(to be enforced at all shows)Showmanship and Western Performance Events• Only dark blue or black jeans are permitted. Long sleeved shirt tucked into pants. Long sleevedshirt is defined as a western style long sleeve shirt with buttons or snaps down the front. Theshirt will have a fold down collar that can have a button. NO SWEAT SHIRTS,TURTLENECKS, “SLINKIES”, T-SHIRTS, PULLOVERS SWEATERS OR VESTS. PerAQHA rule #445(e), judges, at their discretion, may authorize adjustments to attire due toweather-related conditions.• Ties, scarves and gloves are optional.• Western hats, or ASTM/SEI approved helmet, must be worn in ALL Western classes. Awestern hat or helmet must be worn during Barrel Racing and Pole Bending in accordance withAQHA rules. No penalty for hats falling off during a run.• NO CHAPS except in Reining where chaps are optional.English Dress Code: Riders should wear hunt coats of traditional hunt seat style andconservative color, breeches of traditional shades of buff, gray, or rust, high English boots, orpaddock shoes. Navy blue, black or brown hunting cap (hard hat) is mandatory. A tie or chokeris required. Spurs of the unrowelled type, crops or bats are optional. Hair must be neat andcontained in a net or braid.Procedure for qualifying for the New Mexico State Fair (NMSF) 4H Horse Show• The top six placings in each class at the respective district 4H Horse Show qualify and areeligible to show at the NMSF 4H Horse Show.• The top ten placings at the Tucumcari 4H Horse Show in each class qualify and are eligible toshow at the NMSF 4H Horse Show. In the event that a previously qualified horse places in thetop 10 at Tucumcari, then the next eligible qualifier (11th place) will qualify and be eligible forthe NMSF 4H Horse Show.• At the NMSF 4H Horse Show, the 4H member must show the horse that qualified at therespective district or Tucumcari shows. No substitution of horses is allowed.Green Horse/Rider: The Green classes are for riders who have minimally or never participatedin a horse show. The Green Classes are also for experienced riders with a green horse. Onlywalking and trotting will be asked of the participants and their horse during the Green Classes.New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity employer affirmative action employer and educator. Allprograms are available to everyone regardless of race, color, or national origin. NMSU and the USDA cooperating.Page 2

2013 Northwest District 4-H Horse ShowDirections to Arena:Take I-40 E via EXIT 226A toward Santa Rosa. 36.9 mi to Moriarty.Take the NM-41/Howard Cavasos Blvd. exit, EXIT 196.Turn left onto NM-41/41 Blvd N. Continue to follow NM-41.(4.8 mi)Turn right onto Western Rd/CR-6A (Portions unpaved).If you reach Dinkle Rd you've gone about 1.0 mile too far28 WESTERN RD is on the right.No Map available at this time.New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity employer affirmative action employer and educator. Allprograms are available to everyone regardless of race, color, or national origin. NMSU and the USDA cooperating.Page 3

2013 Northwest District 4-H Horse ShowRegistration FormIf mailed in, Entries must be postmarked no later than May 30, 2013.Late or Same Day Entries will be ACCEPTED with penalties. Add $25.00 along with regular classfees. Same day entries will be ACCEPTED with late fee and CASH ONLY for late and class fees.No other form of payment will be accepted.Enclose a completed and current copy of the 4-H Horse Certificate.Enclose a completed Medical Release FormEnclose a completed Liability FormName:___________________________________________________________Address:_________________________________________________________City/Zip: ___________________________County:_______________________DOB: _____________________________ Age (As of January 1, 2013) _______Check only one:_________Novice- Must have passed their 9th birthday by January 1, of the current 4-H programyear and must not have passed their 12th birthday by January 1, of the current 4-Hprogram year or be eight years of age and in the 3rd Grade._________ Junior: Ages 12 to 13. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 12 th birthday or be 11years old and in the 6 th grade but not have passed his/her 14 th birthday prior to January1 of the current 4-H program year._________ Senior: Ages 14 to 19. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 14 th birthday or be 13years old and in the 8 th grade but not have passed his/her 19 th birthday prior to January1 of the current 4-H program year.On the following lines, enter the horse name and the class numbers for each class you are entering (Please write CLEARLY)Horse NameClass Numbers_______________________________________________ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ _____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __Fees1. $6.00 per class X ____________________ Classes Entered = $__________2. $1.00 insurance fee (pay once) $1.00Make Check or Money Order Payable To:Total= $__________Torrance County 4-H Activities FundMail Entries and Checks to: Torrance County Extension OfficePO Box 168Estancia, NM 87016 $25.00 Returned Check ChargeNew Mexico State University is an equal opportunity employer affirmative action employer and educator. Allprograms are available to everyone regardless of race, color, or national origin. NMSU and the USDA cooperating.Page 4

2013 Northwest District 4-H Horse ShowDate: Saturday, June 15, 2013 Place: Rockin Horse Arena, Moriarty, NMTime: Exhibitor Meeting @ 7:30am Show starts at 8amHigh Point and Reserve Awards to Novice, Junior and Senior Divisions. Ribbons for 1 st -6 th PlaceRULES: Green is a walk/trot ONLY, for new youth exhibitors of any age who have never loped at any other horseshow. NO CROSS OVERS! Green is not a State Fair qualifying division.CLASSES:1. Halter Geldings- Seniors**+ 30. Trail-Senior2. Halter Geldings- Juniors**+ 31. Trail- Junior3. Halter Geldings- Novice**+ 32. Trail- Novice4. Halter Mares- Senior**+ 33.Reining- Senior5. Halter Mares-Juniors**+ 34. Poles-Senior6. Halter Mares-Novice**+ 35. Poles- Junior36. Poles- Novice7. Showmanship-Seniors 37. Barrels- Senior8. Showmanship- Juniors 38. Barrels- Junior9. Showmanship- Novices10. Showmanship-Green** 39. Barrels-Novice11. E. Pleasure- Senior 40. Egg on a Spoon-All Ages**+12. E. Pleasure-Junior 41. Bareback on a Dollar13. E. Pleasure- Novice All-Ages**+14. E. Pleasure- Green**15. E. Equitation- Senior16. E. Equitation- Junior17. E. Equitation - Novice18. E. Equitation- Green**19. Hunter Hack- Senior20. Hunter Hack-Junior21. Hunter Hack- Novice22. W. Pleasure- Senior23. W. Pleasure- Junior24. W. Pleasure- Novice25. W. Pleasure- Green**26. W. Horseman- Senior27. W. Horseman- Junior28. W. Horseman- Novice29. W. Horseman-Green**TRAIL WILL BE BY APPOINTMENTFor Safety, gate will be closed during all classes, including Timed Events.** Denotes a Non-qualifying class+ Denotes a class that does not count towards High PointNew Mexico State University is an equal opportunity employer affirmative action employer and educator. Allprograms are available to everyone regardless of race, color, or national origin. NMSU and the USDA cooperating.Page 5

2013 Northwest District 4-H Horse ShowLiability FormI, the undersigned parent or guardian of ___________________________________, aminor, do hereby release the Torrance County 4-H Program and sponsoring groups,organizations, and individuals from any and all responsibilities and liabilitiesfor any and all injuries or disablement of any kind or nature, whatsoever,suffered or inflicted by or through, our minor son’s or daughter’s or myparticipation in the Torrance County 4-H Northwest District Horse Show held at theRockin Horse Arena on June 15, 2013. This is complete and full and is notconditioned upon any act, words, or deed, by either the undersigned or thesponsoring bodies and individuals of said horse show.DATE__________________________PARENT __________________________________________________________Under 42-13-4 of the New Mexico Equine Liability Act, the County of Torrance and Rockin HorseRanch/Arena will not be liable for personal injuries or death as a result of behavior of equine animalsused in this event. NMSU Cooperative Extension Service is an affirmative action, equal opportunityemployer and educator. New Mexico State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity employer affirmative action employer and educator. Allprograms are available to everyone regardless of race, color, or national origin. NMSU and the USDA cooperating.Page 6