2020 Ashtabula County 4-H Equine Project Guidelines
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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
2020 Ashtabula
County
4-H Equine Project
Guidelines
Approved by the 4-H Equine Horse Committee on 10/7/19.
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Project Overviews and Grading Divisions 3
Equine Skills & Skillathon Requirements 3
Equine Performance 4
Equine Projects and Requirements 7
County and State Offerings 10
County 4-H & Fair Deadlines 12
Middle Barn Eligibility 13
Equine Fair Clean Area/Aisle Award 13
Helmet Safety 15
4-H Equine Rules and Regulations 16
Fairgrounds Map 19
Complaints and Conflict Resolution 20
4-H Equine Clubs and Advisors 20
Additional Supplements
Eddie Hauff Awards
Walk-Trot Bit Rule
Goal Sheet for Basic Horse Training
2EQUINE PROJECTS OVERVIEW & GRADING DIVISIONS
Any new club wishing to be formed must be chartered through the OSU Extension and the 4-H Educator and is
required to be mentored by an existing club as assigned by the Ashtabula County 4-H Equine Committee in
conjunction with the 4-H Educator.
An equine project may be taken by a 4-H member that owns or leases a horse. A 4-H member may also complete a horseless
project. The 4-H project is designed to teach youth how to properly care for a horse, including, but not limited to: proper feed,
veterinary care, learning to ride and show in hand.
All equine 4-H members will be judged and awarded placings based on two categories: (1) Skills and (2) Riding or Horse
Handling.
EQUINE SKILLS
Equine Skills will be measured by:
1 . Completing the REQUIRED Skillathon Test, typically administered on Super Saturday. ( See calendar for
date.) Participants may earn up to 100 points for the Skillathon Test. All efforts should be made to attend
the scheduled Skillathon, as no makeups will be permitted.
2. Barn judging, project review and interview will be conducted Monday night before fair. Participants with a
project horse may earn up to 100 points for this portion. Participants taking a horseless project may earn up
to 80 points for barn judging and 20 points for the knowledge test taken the same day as Skillathon.
Equine Skills will be judged according to the following divisions:
Beginner A member that is 8-10 years old as of January 1 of current year, regardless of years in horse 4-H
Junior A first- or second-year member in Horse 4-H and is 11 years of age or older
Intermediate A third- or fourth-year member in Horse 4-H and is 11 years of age or older
Senior A fifth- or sixth-year member in Horse 4-H
Advanced A seventh year member and up in Horse 4-H
*There is no separate horseless division. Horseless projects will compete in the appropriate skills division for their
age and experience.
Equine Barn Judging
PROJECT BARN JUDGING CRITERIA
1. Project horse grooming
2. Skills interview
3. Book, poster with report or trifold display (whichever applies to the project you are taking).
4. Tack cleanliness
SKILLS INTERVIEW (Horseless members will have the same skills interview)
1. Parts of the horse.
2. Ability to pick up horse’s feet.
3. Safety knot (all horses should have a halter on and a lead rope without a chain).
4. What are you feeding your horse and why?
3Equine Barn Judging Details:
BEGINNERS AND JUNIORS JUDGING CRITERIA
A. Members will be asked to locate 5 of the parts of the horse from the following list:
POLL, KNEE, HOCK, BARREL, CREST, WITHERS, CROUP, CHEST, ANKLE, FOREHEAD
B. Members will be asked what are you feeding your horse and why?
INTERMEDIATE JUDGING CRITERIA
A. Members will be asked to locate 10 parts of the horse from the following list:
POLL, CREST, WITHERS, BACK, LOIN, CROUP, POINT OF THE HIP, THIGH, STIFLE JOINT, GASKIN,
HOCK, CANNON BONE, PASTERN, FOREARM, CHEST, POINT OF SHOULDER.
B. Members will be asked what are you feeding your horse and why?
SENIORS AND ADVANCED
A. Members will be asked to locate 10 parts of the horse from the list in the Skillathon kit.
B. Members will be asked what are you feeding your horse and why?
All Levels: Horseless Projects what are your feeding the horse you are using?
Required Equine Skillathon Test topics for each division
Equine Skills will be measured utilizing the Equine Skillathon Kit and resources added to this kit by the Equine
Committee.
Equine - Performance
Equine Performance will be measured by:
1. Members select a minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 classes from the approved class list.
2. Classes are judged by an independent judge and placed through six places. Points will be assigned as
follows: six points for first place, five points for second place, four points for third place, three points for
fourth place, two points for fifth place, one point for sixth place.
3. Points for up to 6 classes will be recorded and tallied for week-end awards. If there are any ties, they will be
broken by the most first places, second places etc.
4. If there are any pilot classes offered in the current project year, members can select additional classes
that are offered but these will not be included in the 4-6 classes relative to the project grade.
5. Each member will have the opportunity to add up to 4 non-point classes to their list of classes taken. These
classes will give the members the chance to try another discipline they normally would not have taken.
The youth could possibly place in that class, but no point will be given towards the week-end awards.
Equine Performance will be judged according to the following divisions:
Beginner A member that is 8-10 years old as of January 1 of current year, regardless of years in horse 4-H
Junior A first- or second-year riding member in horse 4-H and is 11 years of age or older.
Intermediate A third- or fourth-year riding member in horse 4-H and is 11 years of age or older.
Senior A fifth- or sixth-year riding member in horse 4-H
Advanced Seventh year and up riding member in horse 4-H
Advanced Any member that requires for either safety reason for the horse or rider that the rider competes in
Walk/Trot only walk/trot classes beyond their second year of riding.
Approved project riding classes for fair:
Members select a minimum of 4, maximum of 6, not including pilot classes.
Classes in BOLD are canter only.
4 A pattern will be provided for all driving classes.
Any member that will compete in a dressage class (marked with *) must provide a pattern and turn it in during Monday night
barn judging.
4-H members are responsible for looking up the rules and judging procedures for their class in the 179 book, Uniform Rules
for 4-H Horse Shows (which is available for purchase from the OSU Extension Office).
4-H members need to refer to the project areas section of this booklet for any required class for their specific project.
Required classes are included in the allotted 4-6 classes for 4-H members.
Contrary to the 179 rulebook, Ashtabula County does allow riders to compete in both ranch riding and Western pleasure as
well as both trail-in-hand and trail.
English Discipline Easy Gaited Pleasure
Hunter-in-Hand Easy Gaited Horsemanship
Hunt Seat Equitation Costume
Saddle Seat Equitation
Flag Race
Hunt Seat Pleasure
Saddle Seat Pleasure
Working Hunter under Saddle Driving Classes
English Showmanship Reinsmanship
English Road Hack Pleasure
Dressage* Ground Driving
Free Style Dressage*
Gymkhana
Jumping Classes (patterns in 179 book)
Learning to Jump (2) classes Poles
Over fences & Under Saddle Keyhole
Hunter Hack Stakes Race
Equitation over Fences Barrels
Working Hunter Over Fences Cones and Barrels
“Old” Stakes Race (5 cones)
Western Discipline (not in 179 book)
Halter
Horsemanship *Must provide a pattern.
Pleasure
Showmanship
Reining SMALL EQUINE CLASSES
Western Road Hack Showmanship
Western Riding Hunter
Ranch Pleasure Jumpers Speed Timed event
Western Dressage* Obstacle
Freestyle Western Dressage* (WTC Only) Trail in Hand
Ranch Riding Ground Driving
Driving Pleasure
Miscellaneous classes Driving Reinsmanship
(no discipline specified) Liberty
Trail Halter, Equine ages 8 & under Jr
Trail-in-hand Basic Horse Training (refer to the 177 Book
Ground Roping Guidelines.
Liberty Halter, Sr Equine aged 9 & over
Mounted Dummy Roping
Basic Horse Training Pilot: Driven Trail, Gamblers choice in hand.
Mounted Obstacle
5• ALL CLASS DESCRIPTIONS WILL BE LISTED ON THE Ashtabula.osu.edu website, along with other
resource material.
PILOT CLASSES 2020
o Jumpers: Gamblers Choice: This is a timed event, the jumps are number with a score for difficulty, whoever
has the highest score in the allowed time win the class.
o Discipline Rail: This class is the version of Simon says. The rider listens to the announcer and does what
he/she announces
o Timed jumper with a jump off.
o Butterfly gaming.
EQUINE PROJECTS AND REQUIREMENTS
All large equine project areas are for 4-H members involved in Horse 4-H. Any 4-H member that wishes to take a
horseless horse project as a general project (meaning the member is not in the horse program) should follow the general
project guidelines on the ashtabula.osu.edu website and not use these guidelines.
173 - Horseless Horse Project
Overview: Horseless members will complete against other Horse 4-H members in the appropriate skills
division. Horseless Projects will need to have their project horse designated on the July paperwork.
Requirements:
1. Take a knowledge test on the same day as Skillathon, at 8:00 AM at the same location as Skillathon. The test
will cover any topic in the 174 book between pages 9 and 65.
2. Participate in Barn Judging. See the appropriate guideline section for requirements.
3. Complete a project book according to the guidelines listed below for experience in Horse 4-H:
First year Member
a. Complete pages 9-65 in the 174 book. All pages must be complete.
b. A poster or tri-fold pertaining to any subject discussed in required 174 book pages.
c. A one-page report pertaining to any subject discussed in the required 174 book pages.
Second year Member
a. Complete pages 66-161 in the 174 book. All pages must be complete.
b. A poster or tri-fold pertaining to any subject discussed in the required 174 book pages.
c. A 2-page report pertaining to any subject discussed in the required 174 book pages.
Third year Member and above
a. Select one of the following Project Books: Light Horse – 175, Draft Horse – 181, Standardbred
Horse – 184, Equine Reproduction and Genetics – 185, Horse Nutrition – 762, Self-Determined –
365H (see Project requirements)
b. Poster or Trifold on Project Book
c. Report on Project Book
i. One page typed or neatly written for members 13 and under
ii. Two pages typed or neatly written for members 14 and older
174 - Beginning Horse Management
Overview: This book is the foundation for success in a 4-H equine experience. It is required for all first- and
second-year members.
Requirements:
First year members
1. Complete pages 9-65 in the 174 book. All pages must be complete.
2. Complete the record pages in the back of the 174 book.
63. Two of the classes the member registers for must be horsemanship and showmanship in Western or
English. (classes for Large Equine. Small Equine Showmanship and choice of 2nd class.)
4. Project poster.
Second year members
1. Complete pages 66-161 in the 174 book. All pages must be complete.
2. Complete 190R.
3. Two of the classes the member registers for must be horsemanship and showmanship in Western or
English.
4. Project poster.
175 - Light Horse Selection
Overview: This project is generally best suited for more experienced 4-H Members. Members will learn horse
anatomy, horse feature correlations, correct horseman terms, unsoundness and defects, horse judging and giving
oral reasons for judging. Members will learn how to correctly describe a horse.
Requirements:
1. A Poster or trifold on project book
2. A typed or neatly written report on any topic in the project book.
a. One-page for members 13 years of age and under.
b. Two-page for members 14 years of age and older.
3. Complete the 190R Equine Record Book
177 - Basic Horse Training
Overview: This project is available to members age 14 and older who have sufficient basic horsemanship skills to
train a young horse or older horse that has training needs.
Requirements:
1. A Goal Sheet must be submitted with Horse Registration Form by June 1 and approved by the 4-H Equine
Committee at the June Committee meeting. The approved goal sheet can be found on the Ashtabula.osu.edu
website.
2. Poster or trifold on project
3. A typed or neatly written two-page report on any topic in the project book.
5. Complete the 190R Equine Record Book
6. One of the classes the member registers for must be Basic Horse Training
180 - Learning to Jump
Overview: Learning to jump is an intermediate level project that may be taken multiple years until completed.
When this project is completed, members are encouraged to take a self-determined jumping project to further their
skills. This is the only jumping class available for walk/trot riders. The height of jumps will be determined by horse
size and skill level.
Requirements:
1. A Poster or trifold on project book
2. A typed or neatly written report on any topic in the project book.
a. One-page for members 13 years of age and under.
b. Two-page for members 14 years of age and older.
3. Complete the 190R Equine Record Book
4. Two of the classes the member registers for must be learning to jump over fences and learning to jump flat
work.
181 - Draft Horse
Overview: Teaches nutrition and breeds of draft horses. This book contains information on harnessing and fitting for
7a horse for show. This project is designed for a member with a draft horse, but the book can be taken by any
member.
Requirements:
1. A Poster or trifold on project book
2. A typed or neatly written report on any topic in the project book.
a. One-page for members 13 years of age and under.
b. Two-page for members 14 years of age and older.
3. Complete the 190R Equine Record Book
182 - Small Equine
This intermediate project is for a miniature horse, donkey, or mule. Learn the basics of caring for small
equine, guiding in-hand and driving, and showmanship. Youth must complete 191R Horses, Safety, and You,
and 174 Beginning Horse Management before taking this project (Need to add pages required by members
for each year).
Requirements:
4. A Poster or trifold on project book
5. A typed or neatly written report on any topic in the project book.
a. One-page for members 13 years of age and under.
b. Two-page for members 14 years of age and older.
6. Complete the 190R Equine Record Book
184 - Standardbred Horse
Overview: This project is for the member that wants to gain knowledge of the Standardbred breed.
Requirements:
1. A Poster or trifold on project book
2. A typed or neatly written report on any topic in the project book.
a. One-page for members 13 years of age and under.
b. Two-page for members 14 years of age and older.
3. Complete the 190R Equine Record Book
185 - Equine Reproduction & Genetics
Overview: This project explores mare and foal management and genetics. It is designed to be a multiple year
project for experienced members. Intended for 4-H members who have completed the 174 Beginning Horse
Management project. Exceptions require the approval of the Equine Committee. Project ideally involves the breeding
of a mare and the raising of a foal, but the project book can be selected by members without a mare or foal.
Requirements:
1. A Poster or trifold on project book
2. A typed or neatly written report on any topic in the project book.
a. One-page for members 13 years of age and under.
b. Two-page for members 14 years of age and older.
3. Complete the 190R Equine Record Book.
188 – Trail
Overview: Intermediate level project to learn the basics of conditioning your horse to team up with your horse for
competition or pleasure riding.
Requirements:
1. A Poster or trifold on project book
2. A typed or neatly written report on any topic in the project book.
8a. One-page for members 13 years of age and under.
b. Two-page for members 14 years of age and older.
3. Complete the 190R Equine Record Book.
189 - Dressage
Overview: For older youth with good riding skills. Project focuses on further development of horse and rider so the
two become one working unit. Members must provide their own test. 179 Rule book rules for dressage will be
followed, with additional guidance from USDF rules.
Requirements:
1. A Poster or trifold on project book
2. A typed or neatly written report on any topic in the project book.
a. One-page for members 13 years of age and under.
b. Two-page for members 14 years of age and older.
c. Complete the 190R Equine Record Book
3. Member must turn in a copy of their test and music to their advisor for the Monday night advisor meeting
before the start of the fair.
4. Members must move up a test level every year for same horse same rider.
762 - Horse Nutrition
Overview: This project is excellent for members with a deep interest in horses and their care. Digestion, nutrients,
feed stuffs and rationing, and poison plant identification are covered.
Requirements:
1. A Poster or trifold on project book
2. A typed or neatly written report on any topic in the project book.
a. One-page for members 13 years of age and under.
b. Two-page for members 14 years of age and older.
3. Complete the 190R Equine Record Book.
365H - Self-Determined
Overview: This project is used to allow the expansion of currently offered 4-H projects. Members must select a
topic based on the subjects offered each year.
2020 Topics:
1. How to recognize and treat Colic.
2. Stall Safety/Trailer Safety
3. How to ensure a proper saddle fit.
4. Why do you need an ASTM SEI helmet?
Requirements:
1. A Poster or trifold on project book
2. A typed or neatly written report on any topic in the project book.
a. One-page for members 13 years of age and under.
b. Two-page for members 14 years of age and older.
3. Complete the 190R Equine Record Book.
County and State Offerings
9State Fair Selection – Horses, excluding Dressage. (See below)
Members, 4-H and FFA, wishing to exhibit their horse at the Ohio State Fair must first qualify in a
sanctioned Performance against the Standard (PAS) show. Selection for state fair participation will be
made based on the judging scores from the PAS show. If the score meets the standards set forth by the
state for that year, they qualify in that class. Members may try out for a maximum of 4 classes, not
including Ground Roping. Members must qualify in a minimum of two classes to be permitted to compete
at state fair. The maximum number of classes members are permitted to compete in at state fair is
determined annually. If Ground Roping is one of the qualified classes, the member may still ride in 2
additional classes. The horse used to try out for State Fair must be the member’s project animal for that
year. On the 2020 it states that it includes ground roping in the counted classes of 4:
At the beginning of the year, the youth determines which classes they want to qualify in to show at State
Fair. A youth must qualify in any two (2) classes in order to compete in the State Fair Junior Horse Show.
Counties may allow youth to qualify in more than two classes; however, youth may enter in a maximum of
four (4) classes at the State Fair Junior Horse Show, this includes ground roping. At the State Fair Junior
Horse Show, youth will only be allowed to show in classes for which they qualified. So we can either just
change the highlighted pink or the whole qualifying statement from the PAS rules from Ohio State
Interested members must fill out a State Fair tryout form and return to the OSU Extension Office, with
payment for the classes, by the date shown on the form. Tryout forms will not be accepted after this date and
changes cannot be made after this date. Permission must be granted from the OSU extension office prior to
any member attending a PAS tryout at any other county.
Members may participate in up to two shows to qualify. Ashtabula County offers one PAS show on June
16th. If the member does not qualify at that show, they may go to a different county to attempt their second
try following the approval of the 4-H Educator.
State Fair Selection – Dressage
Member must take Dressage as a project and score at least 55% on two tests from different judges.
Members must notify the Extension Office of their qualification.
State Fair Skillathon
The State Skillathon is available to any 4-H member that wishes to compete in Columbus. There are no
organized study sessions for this competition, but if a member wishes to compete and needs study materials,
they should contact their advisor.
Hippology Team Competition
Hippology is the study of the horse. Anything horse related can be studied in preparation for the state contest.
This will include, but not be limited to, anatomy, diseases, nutrition, plants and reproduction. Hippology is
designed to challenge the contestants from a beginner level to advanced level. A perfect score is nearly
unattainable, so it is stressed to just continue to learn from year to year. Contact your advisor for time frames
for participation and coach information.
The contest includes 4 sections:
1. Judging – Contestants place 3 classes with 4 horses in each class. Placings are scored on a 50-point
maximum for each class.
2. Written Test – Contestants will be tested in a multiple-choice format on a wide variety of topics.
3. Stations – Contestants will proceed at their own pace from one station to another as they answer
multiple choice questions about real objects, such as items in picture and plants.
4. Team Problem – encompasses several complex variables and random equine topics. Points are
10earned by quick preparation and presentation to a judge.
Equine Judging Team Competition
Judging is a team that learns about correct conformation of a horse for judging and performance purposes.
Members participating in the Judging Team learn life skills related to objective comparison, organization, note
taking and public speaking. The contest involves placing six classes of four horses each. Two of the classes
will be halter (conformation) and the remaining four will be performance classes. Past classes have included
Reining, Mini Pleasure Driving, Mini Halter and Horsemanship. Members will place the classes and then be
expected to give oral reasons for their placings. Contact your advisor for time frames for participation and
coach information.
Horse Bowl Team Competition
Horse Bowl is conducted like the game Academic Challenge. Two teams meet and answer questions about
horse health care, anatomy, structure, tack and other information about horses. Questions can be taken from
any of the available resources, such as but not limited to: Uniform Rule Book 179 and Beginning Horse
Management 174. If a team scores higher than their competing team, they proceed to the next round.
Contact your advisor for time frames for participation and coach information
Horse Communications Contest
The primary objective of the Communications Contest is to provide, in a friendly but competitive setting, an
opportunity for youth enrolled in a 4-H horse project to demonstrate their communication and media skills on
a specific equine or equine related topic. Youth may compete in the following categories: Public Speaking,
Individual Presentation and Team Presentation. All categories will be divided amongst junior and senior
divisions.
County level competition will follow the rules and regulations of the state competition. Interested contestants
should visit http://horse.osu.edu and select the horse communications contest under the calendar of events. Any
member interested in competing at the county level must fill out a registration form and turn it in to the OSU
Extension Office prior to the competition.
This competition is offered at the county level, with the county level winners being selected for the state
competition. If a member participates at the state level without competing at the county level, all costs
associated with entering at the state level will not be reimbursed by the Equine Committee and participation
will not count towards eligibility for the honor barn.
COUNTY 4-H & FAIR REGISTRATION AND DEADLINES
***Please visit http://ashtabula.osu.edu for the correct forms!!!***
1. County 4-H Enrollment and Annual Permission to Participate in Horse Activities Form due March 15 to the OSU
Extension Office.
2. No project changes may be made after April 1. Including horseless.
3. Per the Ohio 4-H Horse Program, all first-year equine members must complete and submit proof of Safety &
Ethics training by May 1 to the OSU Extension Office. Approved materials may be reviewed as a club or
individually.
4. NEW for 2020 Per the Ohio 4-H Horse Program, all Equine members are required to complete Helmet Safety,
11Safety & Handling, Health and Sportsmanship online modules annually by May 1 prior to riding.
5. Horse registration form is due June 1. No Late entries will be accepted. All areas on the registration form must
be completed with the horse ID form attached.
a. Horse changes may be made up until June 15 without penalty.
b. After June 15 changes will be allowed on a case-by-case basis with approval by the Equine
Committee, but member will forfeit eligibility in performance awards.
c. Any member wishing to complete two equine projects must be approved by the Equine
Committee at the May 6th meeting. Example: 1 Large Equine & 1 Small Equine, 2 Large
Equine, 2 Small Equine. Only (1) EQUINE is eligible for awards and must be designated at
the time of Equine Registration.
6. Class registration form is due July 1. No late entries will be accepted. Classes may not be changed or added
after this date. Classes may be dropped at any time.
**Horseless Projects must have their project horse listed on paperwork.
7. A member using a horse NOT owned by their family must file a lease paper at the OSU Extension office by
June 1. Lease forms are available at the OSU Extension Office.
8. All Equine Parents and Advisors must complete the Required Parent/Advisor online presentation prior to
June 1.
9. Any and all concerns for safety of the youth, handling and/or riding must be brought before the Executive
Committee for review prior to July 15th. The Executive Committee has the authority to render a decision
regarding any project animal un-suitable for fair.
10. Prior to being eligible to bring an Equine Project to fair regardless of the discipline ALL members must be
seen with their horse at the fairgrounds, twice by 2 equine advisors from separate equine clubs. This could
be a clinic the Equine committee holds, a horse show, or a supervised work session. Member needs to
demonstrate proper handling from the ground, and in the arena with other equine projects. This needs to be
accomplished by July 15. A safety checklist will be available for auditing advisors to complete.
11. All youth moving from walk/trot to walk/trot/canter must be evaluated.
While the Ashtabula County Fair typically has stalls available for up to 124 horses, there have been times when more
than 124 horses have been registered for fair. In situations such as excess registrations, stalls will be allotted to
primary horse projects first. Second horse projects will be permitted as space allows. If primary horse projects
exceed the number of stalls available, the member’s participation in club meetings, fundraisers, community service
etc. will be measured to determine eligibility for a stall at fair.
Middle Barn Eligibility
Earning a stall in the middle barn is accomplished by going above and beyond requirements in one’s 4-H experience.
Below is the ranking for the experiences that will earn a middle barn stall. Ties will be broken by years in Horse 4-H,
then age, then date of birth. Members must be is good standing with their club.
1. Immediate prior year’s Equine Royalty Junior and Senior.
2. Top 4-H’er (if equine)
3. Immediate Prior year’s Fair Queen, King, Prince or Princess (if equine member)
4. State Fair PAS Qualifiers*
5. State Fair Dressage Qualifiers (must notify committee upon qualification) *
6. Production at State Fair (must notify committee of your entry in State Fair) *
7. Team Competitions: senior and junior team A from Judging, Hippology and Horse Bowl
8. Horse Communications Contest – top senior and top junior from each category (Public Speaking, Individual
Presentation and Team Presentation) at the county contest.
9. Team Competitions: senior and junior team B and alternates from Judging, Hippology and Horse Bowl
10. Horse Communications contest – second place senior and second place junior from each category (Public
Speaking, Individual Presentation and Team Presentation) at the county contest.
11. Junior Fair Board Members – Declared to be in good standing
12. Participants from all above contests with the most seniority in Horse 4-H (this includes Equine Royalty
participants)
1213. Members taking an approved second horse of all the above.
14. Last year age eligible to participate in 4-H if enrolled in Horse 4-H a minimum of three years.
15. Number of years in Horse 4-H
16. If for some reason the stall assigned is not going to be used by the member’s horse, the stall will be discussed
by the Head Advisor from each club to render a decision for its use
* In order to keep the stall, a member must compete at state fair in the competition that earned the stall.
If for any reason a horse cannot come to fair, the stall will be forfeited and return to pool for stall picking.
Ashtabula County Fair 4-H Equine Clean Area/Aisle Award
Exhibiting a project at the Ashtabula County Fair is a reward for the hard work put into a project and horse for the
entire year. While the week of fair is a fun week, animals and project areas must be cared for and members should
strive to portray to visitors a clean, well-fed and cared-for animal and clean area surrounding the animal.
Each day of fair between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, two representatives assigned by the Equine Committee
will be walking through the barns and evaluating cleanliness and care for the animals. The following items will be
judged, and each item has 20 possible points, with 100 total points available each day.
Aisle and Area: Area is free of litter, paper, hay, straw, shavings and manure. Aisles need to be clean.
Clean Fresh Water: Water buckets must be at least half full and clean of dirt, hay or debris. Buckets should
be in a place that can be visible without going into stall.
Tack in Tack Box: Pitchforks, rakes and shovels should be in the tack stall. Cleaning and grooming supplies
for your horse must be neatly put away in tack boxes.
Clean Stall: 2 piles of manure are allowed. Stalls should be dry, free of debris and clean and neat Horse
Horse Cleanliness: Horses should be well groomed, clean and in healthy condition. Horse pajamas, sheets
and sleazies are okay, however the horse must be clean underneath. These should not be used to hide sweat
marks, or dirt. If the horse is not in the stall due to showing, bathing or being loved on by their kid, full points for
horse will be given.
50 points will be deducted from a score if any parents are seen cleaning the members stall or area!
Clubs are divided by Big Club, 10 horses and over and Little Club, 9 horses and under. Previous days winners will be
announced at the morning advisor meeting. At the awards ceremony, the winner for the entire week will be recognized
and receive the traveling trophy.
** See Supplemental Scoresheet**
Ashtabula County Fair 4-H Equine Decorations Award
While we all work hard to provide uniform and attractive decorations for fair, we also recognize that our
equine friends find them either annoying or something that they would like to taste. Due to the challenge, the club’s
decorations will be judged Monday night by two assigned judges. Winners will be announced Monday night. The
Equine Committee will purchase Pizza for winning club and recognition will be provided. Decorations MUST remain in
place until 7:00 p.m. Sunday of Fair. Judging criteria for the 4-H Horse Decorations Award will be available on the
13Ashtabula.osu.edu website.
Approved ASTM/ASTI HELMETS
MUST BE WORN BY ALL COUNTY EQUINE YOUTH AND ADULTS AT 4-H/JR. FAIR FUNCTIONS DURING ANY
RIDING AND DRIVING ACTIVITIES (see Uniform Rules Book)
Pictured: Troxel Legacy Gold ASTM 1163
All youth age 19 and under participating in any 4-H equestrian activity, are required to wear properly fitted protective
headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment
Institute) standards with the chin harness securely fastened at all times while riding or driving an equine. It is the
responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian of the youth participant, to make sure that the headgear worn
complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use and is properly fitted
and in good condition. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Extension Personnel and Volunteer
Leaders are not responsible for checking headgear worn for such compliance. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show
Committees, Officials, Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders make no representation or warranty, expressed or
implied, about any protective headgear, and cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such
headgear, as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable and unforeseeable injuries in equestrian activities. The Ohio
4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders may, at his/her
discretion, check a participant's protective headgear for proper standards. if the youth is found to be wearing
unapproved, defective, or improperly fitted headgear, he/she will not be permitted to participate in riding or driving
activities until proper headgear is acquired.
4-H EQUINE RULES AND REGULATIONS
These rules are strictly enforced at ANY 4-H sponsored or sanctioned event, including fair.
All Rules in Bold will be subject to the following disciplinary action if not followed: First offense is a written warning from
the Equine Executive Committee. Second offense is removal from contention for awards. Third offense is the member
is not permitted to attend fair the next year.
141. Any member may be reprimanded by any advisor and will be asked to identify themselves and their club. The
matter will then be reported to their club advisor and dealt with accordingly.
2. The use of Helmets is MANDATORY for any rider or driver in any 4-H related activity while mounted or
driving a horse. This includes the week of fair, club work sessions, 4-H and club sponsored shows.
This is not limited to 4-H members, i.e. Parent Advisor show, Helmets are mandatory.
3. Stallions may be exhibited ONLY if less than one year old within the year born.
4. A horse with a Red Ribbon in its tail means it has the propensity to kick. All horses with this propensity are
required to have a red ribbon in their tail.
5. No bareback riding, Except for designated classes
6. No riding double. (With the exception of designated Junior Fair classes.)
7. When working with horses on the ground or in the stall, no flip flops or sandals will be permitted. Boots
are preferred for any work around your horse.
8. All riders must have on Western or English boots when riding, NO tennis shoes.
9. All riders must have proper riding apparel, jeans, breeches, show clothes, etc. when riding.
10. NO Spaghetti strap shirts or Shorts when riding. No open sided/cut-off t-shirts when riding. The 3-finger rule
applies to all clothing.
11. No horses are to be in the center aisle of the Arena Barn.
12. Horses are to be walked in all areas except in rings.
13. No horses in the parking lot or Camping Area.
14. Dump manure in manure pit ONLY
15. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs permitted on fairgrounds.
16. Vandalism will be dealt with severely.
17. NO Foul Language permitted by 4-H members/advisors or Parents.
18. Must follow 4-H code of conduct
19. Horses may only be handled by the member, who’s project horse it is designated to for the project year.
20. The Judge’s decision is final.
21. No Lunging while shows are in process, warm up paddock is for 2 classes prior to showing
22. No member is to be mounted on a horse except for the area north of the arena, this includes under the
barn overhangs.
RULES SPECIFIC TO COUNTY FAIR
1. Decorations may not be put up before 9:00 am Saturday and may not be removed until after 7:00 pm Sunday of
fair.
2. The Equine Executive Committee will decide what procedure to follow should weather or other conditions prohibit
a safe fair judging.
3. Ashtabula County Fair Board will not furnish a veterinarian to 4-H members for treatment of animals, but the fair
vet may be called for emergency situations, at a cost to the member or member’s family.
4. No parking in designated fire lanes between ring and barn, camper areas or in specifically posted no parking
areas. Violators will be towed at their expense. See map below for guidelines of no parking areas.
5. Anyone remaining on the fairgrounds until Monday after fair MUST still abide by fair and 4-H rules.
6. Any horse project may be home judged. Home Judged projects cannot compete for any riding award, but the 4-H
member may compete for the skills award for their age division.
• ***The home judged project must be completed by 09/18/2020 Member will be judged by a barn
judge of the current year.
• This project will ONLY be home judged with a written excuse either from a Doctor for the member, or
veterinarian for the project. The home judged project will receive an A, B, or C grade ribbon/score.
• The home judged project is not eligible or any other awards: i.e. Equine Royalty, Eddie Hauff,
Riding/Skills Awards.
• The member’s home judge cannot be an advisor from their own cub.
7. All horses must be on the fairgrounds by 3:00 pm Monday of Fair Week. Late arriving animals will not be allowed
to stay at fair.
8. Should an animal have to leave the grounds for health reasons, the fair veterinarian and a designated member of
15the Senior Fair Board must give permission via release form. Club advisor and 4-H Educator must also be notified.
9. Tack boxes size cannot exceed 36 inches width by 50 inches height and 30 inches depth.
10. Tack boxes cannot be brought in before 9:00 am Saturday.
11. Animals may not leave the fair prior to 7:00 pm Sunday of fair week. Early departure will result in the exhibitor
being barred from showing the following year.
12. All members must have a parent or guardian attend one of two sessions offered for a MANDATORY PARENT
meeting before fair, to be eligible to attend fair. See calendar of events for times. Case by case emergencies will
be considered by the Executive Committee with advance notice.
13. 4-H members of the same household may share one horse as a project animal. Members must compete in
different classes, except for Reining, Jumping, Trail, Dressage and Gymkhana classes. Only one member may
try out for state fair.
14. It is strongly recommended that horses going to fair have yearly inoculations. Horses should have Rabies and 5
ways shot (tetanus, Eastern and Western Encephalitis, Rhine, Influenza) with record of the inoculation. Shots
should be given at least 30 days prior to fair.
15. The Large Equine and a Small Equine Representative for Super Showman will be selected based on the rules
specified in the fair book. Once selected as the Super Showman for horses, 4-H members may not compete again
for two years.
16. Front small ring is designated primarily for Draft Horses and Small Equine ONLY. A schedule will be posted for
available times for both Small Equine and Drafts.
17. All equine projects must be stalled during the draft hitch classes on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights.
18. West Ring is designated for Junior Fair exhibitors riding horses, except when Draft Horses are showing.
19. While we encourage 4-H members to receive outside instruction, at fair no trainers shall be riding, lunging or
schooling 4-H member or horses in the ring. This applies to the entire week of fair.
20. If, for safety purposes only, a 4-H member needs assistance with an unruly animal, an alternative
handler, designated by the Equine Executive Committee, may assist the member in calming the horse
down. This may include riding or lunging. The member and the club advisor must be present during this
time. This rule applies to the time the horse arrives at fair until the end of Project Judging (typically
Thursday afternoon after Super Showman Class). After project judging is complete, no adult should be
riding a 4-H member’s horse, except for the Parent Advisor show.
21. Curfew as per Jefferson Village regulations – 10:30 pm.
22. Ring lights will be turned off at midnight.
23. No riding in ring after lights out.
24. Barn lights will be turned off at 12:30
25. After Midnight all members must be with parent or advisor or risk possible dismissal from the Fairgrounds.
26. ALL STALLS must be clean and empty by 9:00 p.m. Monday following fair. A stall deposit of $25.00 will be
due at the time of horse registration. The deposit will be returned when stalls are clean & other close out
projects that need completed are done. A sign-up sheet will be available for all horse members taking a
project to fair. Approximately 2 work hours per family need to be done by each member before the $25.00
deposit will be returned. If the above is not completed the money will be forfeited.
27. No full-sized refrigerators or other full-sized appliances are permitted in the camping areas.
28. All families camping are reminded to remove all items from their campsites when they leave. This includes,
but is not limited to, pallets, trash, and other large debris items.
29. No hay nets may be used, only hay bags for Small Equine only.
30. Draft horse projects may be handled and shown in the Draft Horse program by someone other than
the 4H member, but it will NOT affect the members project, this includes the parade.
SUPERSHOWMAN RULES are taken from the Fair Book. Please read if interested in participating for the
current year.
16This map it designed to explain how to enter and exit the fair for dropping off and picking up Equine. Note you must stop
prior to unloading your horse to have the fair vet or fair board member check your equine PROJECT and vet papers.
Complaints and Conflict Resolution
While we strive to make 4-H members experiences throughout the entire year a fun learning, team
17building and character-building experience, we recognize that there will be instances where complaints and/or
conflicts may arise. A parent, guardian, or member may voice their concerns depending on the circumstance in the
following order:
1. 4-H Club Volunteer/Advisor
2. 4-H Equine Executive Committee
3. 4-H Educator (Ashtabula County OSU Extension)
4. Fair Board Director or Superintendent (if applicable)
Equine Clubs and Advisors, listed by club seniority
1. Rhythm Riders
a. Audrey Felicijan (Committee Vice President) – 440-474-2126 audreyfelicijan@yahoo.com
b. Kelly Williams – 440-228-6187
c. Tony Felicijan – 440-474-2145
d. Renee Cole – 440-812-0644
e. Tammy Washington - 440-415-3710
2. Vaqueros
a. Valerie Stehura (Committee Secretary) – 440-812-9406 valeriewcs2011@yahoo.com
b. Lindsey Varckette- 440-466-7220
c. Holly Hayes – 440-990-9394
3. Bits N’ Tails
a. Linda Fee (Committee Treasurer) 440-812-3089 l f e e @ s e e l e y m e d i c a l . c o m
b. Corrissa Caldwell 440-858-3266
c. Mike Semai 440-813-0714
4. Runnin' Free
a. Jamie Davis 440-228-6812 kcdiddled@yahoo.com
5. Dusty Riders
a. Shannon Jones – 440-417-2643 shannonleighwolfe@hotmail.com
b. Harley Buckley – 440-381-9671
6. Silver Stir-Ups
a. Bernie Kranauer (Committee President) – 440-228-2510 berniekranauer@outlook.com
b. Lori Spellman – 440-497-8875
c. Becky Hooper – 440-415-1406
d. Julie Aveni – 440-840-1515
7. Tumbleweeds
a. Carrie Dennis – 440-813-3292 dominoshadow1@hotmail.com
9. Barnyard Buddies
a. Kelsey Zimperman 440-591-4330 kzimperman@gmail.com
b. Johnathan Squibbs - 440-645-0703
10. Country Bumpkins
a. Missy Luce - 440-293-1244 m.luce@aol.com
11. Zoo Crew
a. Brenda Streets - 440-466-7122 blstreets26@gmail.com
Any new club wishing to be formed must be chartered through the OSU Extension and the 4-H Educator and is required
to be mentored by an existing club as assigned by the Ashtabula County 4-H Horse Committee in conjunction with the
4-H Educator.
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