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Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by • All equipment must be returned to it's storage place
6:00 p.m. after use
HORSE RELATED (This is for members whose family OWNS a • Remove and properly dispose of manure from your
horse) – Judged with general exhibits on entry day animals
(Wednesday) of County Fair • Don't litter the grounds
Y – 40 - 1* Grades 6+ • Rake divots
Y – 40 - 2 Grades 3-5 • Shut all gates and doors when you leave
Requirements: • No riding outside the fairgrounds
- Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in this division. • No riding in the barn
- Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or • All other fairground rules apply
article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H EARNING A TRIP TO THE STATE 4-H HORSE SHOW
member has made, done, or learned in the project.
- Exhibits are conference judged on entry day during general Youth 6 grade and up are eligible for State horse trips. Please
refer to the Meeker County Horse Project Handbook for
exhibit judging with the exhibitor present.
HORSELESS HORSE (This is for members whose family does specifics.
COUNTY FAIR
NOT own a horse) – Judged with general exhibits on entry day Important Steps to Follow at the Meeker County Fair:
(Wednesday) of County Fair - Pick up your County Fair packet from 4-H staff or
Y – 50 - 1* Grades 6+ volunteer at the registration desk on Wednesday, July 31
Y – 50 - 2 Grades 3-5
Requirements: from 2:30 - 6:00 P.M. This allows the Extension staff to
record your registration and for you to receive your
- Must be enrolled in Horseless Horse to exhibit in this division. wristband. 4-H’ers wearing wristbands are admitted free
- Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or at the gate. You will not receive a wristband until you
article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H register.
member has made, done, or learned in the project. - Bring your horse to the fair by Thursday of Fair no later
- Exhibits are conference judged on entry day during general than 7:00 a.m. Horses may arrive any time Wednesday.
exhibit judging with the exhibitor present. - Take your horse home starting at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday of
fair. A parent or responsible adult is asked to be present
GENERAL MEEKER COUNTY & QUALIFYING SHOW RULES during checkout. Failure to comply will result in the loss
For complete rules see the Minnesota 4-H Horse Program Rule of premium money. All horses must be removed and
Book at: their stalls cleaned by 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/projects/animal-
science/horse/docs/4-H-horse-project-rulebook.pdf HORSE ACTIVITIES/DEMONSTRATIONS
The Rule Book will include information regarding show attire, Exhibitors should plan to participate in horse activities and
behavior, discipline, trainer policies, etc. (Copies are available demonstrations during County Fair to help promote our 4-H
either online or at the Extension Office) Also refer to the Meeker Horse Project. There will be no premiums awarded for these
County Horse Project Handbook for more county guidelines and events and State Fair points cannot be earned. You will not
information at: www.z.umn.edu/meekerhorse2019 need to pre-register for these events.
Blue, Red and White ribbons will be awarded at the Judge’s FUN SHOW
discretion for all disciplines and classes. Possible classes include: Egg & Spoon, Music In Motion,
Trail, 4-in-a-Line, Baton, Pennant, Speed Dash, & Costume
Game Classes: Cloverbud: The only classes that Cloverbuds can ride in
A five second penalty will be assessed for each obstacle the fun show are the same classes that they participated in
knocked down. A broken pattern will result in a no time. Upon at the County Horse Show.
entering the show arena, you must break forward motion or Show attire:
make a safety circle before proceeding.
Meeker County Fairgrounds 4-H Adult and Youth riding rules: All • Short/long sleeve shirt or t-shirt (no tank tops allowed)
horse riding rules and grounds care must be followed at all • Jeans/long pants
times and these include; • Riding Boots
• Closed toed shoes when handling • Helmet – REQUIRED WHENEVER MOUNTED
• Helmets MUST be worn by anyone anytime mounted DRILL TEAM EXHIBITION
on a horse A group of horses and riders performing choreographed
• No riding on blacktopped surfaces, on gravel in front maneuvers to music. Drill teams are intended to entertain,
show sportsmanship, horsemanship, team work and
of 4-H building, or outside the fairgrounds.
• Proper riding boots and attire must be worn while dedication.
riding
• Only Meeker County 4-H Horse Project Members may
ride any horse

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