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Western Horse Program 2012
The 4-H Horse Program is for youth 3rd-12th grade. Each youth is a member of individual clubs that meet throughout the year. As acounty, youth come together for spring clinics, horse camp, service projects, fundraisers, summer horse shows, horse achievementand more!
The 4-H Horse program is divided into three age groups:
Juniors = 3rd-5th grade
Intermediates = 6-8th graders
Seniors = 9th-12th graders
2012 Horse Council
President:
Melanie Crouch
Vice President: Shane Bingham
Secretary: Ryan Wanner
State Representative: Steffanie Burton


County Shows 2012
Participants need to pre-register at the USU Extension Office no later than Friday before the show.  The entry fee is $8 if you register in advance, $10 if you register at the show.  If you know you are going to go to each show we recommend registering and paying the $24.00 all at once. All age groups will compete on Tuesday Night.  Don't forget to study for your tests! See Dress Code Below for Dress Requirements.
Two-Hand- 5:00pm
Western Show- 6:00pm

1st Show – June 12th
2nd Show – June 26th  
3rd Show – July 17th  
 
Region Show
July 30, 2012 in Weber County
State Show
September 6-8, 2012 in Salina
 
What to Study
Show 1
Juniors: Horses and Horsemanship, pgs 1-16, and the Horsemanship Contest Rulebook, pgs 2-10
Intermediates and Seniors: Horses and Horsemanship, pgs 1-16, Horse Science, pgs 1-17 and the Horsemanship Contest Rulebook, pgs 2-10
Two-Handed: Horses and Horsemanship, pgs 1-16, and the Horsemanship Contest Rulebook pgs 2-10and 29-32
Show 2
Juniors: Horses and Horsemanship, pgs 17-34 and the Horsemanship Contest Rulebook, pgs 11-19.
Intermediates and Seniors: Horses and Horsemanship, pgs 17-34, Horse Science, pgs 18-36, and the Horsemanship Contest Rulebook, pgs 11-19
Two-Handed: Horses and Horsemanship, pgs 17-34, and the Horsemanship Contest Rulebook, pgs 11-19 and 29-32.
Show 3
Juniors: Horses and Horsemanship, pgs 35-54, and the Horsemanship Contest Rulebook, pgs 20-29
Intermediates and Seniors: Horses and Horsemanship, pgs 35-54, Horse Science, pgs 37-59 and the Horsemanship Contest Rulebook, pgs 20-29
Two-Handed: Horses and Horsemanship, pgs 35-54, and the Horsemanship Contest Rulebook pgs 20-32
Study Material
Horse Rule Book

Horse and Horsemanship
- Available at Extension Office for $5.00
Horse Science- Available at Extension Office for $5.00
For help with studying, youth can use this study aid
 
Dress Code for Box Elder County Horse Shows Found in Rules and Bylaws
Region & State Dress Codes can be found in Rule Book
 
A. Judged Event-
1. Western Hat or Helmet
a. Helmet is required for all events on Horseback. Western Hat may be worn during the Halter/Showmanship Event.
2. White Shirt
a. Must button or snap down the front
b.Must have collar, cuff, and long sleeve
3. Blue or Black Denim Jeans
a. No Chaps- exception: Junior participants may wear chaps during bareback equitation
4. Western Boots
5. Western Belt
6. 4-H Patch
a. Placed on upper left sleeve
b. If a patch is not worn, it is a drop in ribbon
 
B. Speed Events-same as above except:
1. T-shirt or short or long sleeve western shirt allowed in place of white shirt
2. Helmet Required
 
Horse Camp 2012
Dates: June 1-2
 

Arena Schedule
Community Clubs
Western Horse Camp