1. LOWER VALLEY 4-H HORSE SHOW
Sponsored By:
HORSE HEAVEN RIDGE RIDERS
JULY 25, 2015
Benton Co Jr Rodeo Association Arena
38804 Hayes Rd Benton City Wa 99320
Concession Stand on Site
CONTACT: Kimberly Lansing (509)539-0247 ms.berly@yahoo.com
831 N Forsell Rd Grandview WA 98930
Entries due July 18th, 2015 Post entries accepted up to day of show with additional $10.00 fee.
8:00 AM
1. 4-H Showmanship Sr.
2. 4-H Showmanship Int.
3. 4-H Showmanship Jr.
4. 4-H Ranch Horse Showmanship
5. 4-H Showmanship Medals
6. 4-H Walk/Trot English Equitation Sr. Closed
7. 4-H Walk/Trot English Equitation Int. Closed
8. 4-H Walk/Trot English Equitation Jr. Closed
9. 4-H Hunt Seat Equitation Sr.
10. 4-H Hunt Seat Equitation Int.
11. 4-H Hunt Seat Equitation Jr.
12. 4-H Hunt Seat Equitation Medals
13. 4-H Walk/Trot English Pleasure Sr. Closed
14. 4-H Walk/Trot English Pleasure Int. Closed
15. 4-H Walk/Trot English Pleasure Jr. Closed
16. 4-H Hunt Seat Pleasure Sr.
17. 4-H Hunt Seat Pleasure Int.
18. 4-H Hunt Seat Pleasure Jr.
19. 4-H Saddle Seat Equitation Sr.
20. 4-H Saddle Seat Equitation Int.
21. 4-H Saddle Seat Equitation Jr.
22. 4-H Saddle Seat Equitation Medals
23. 4-H Saddle Seat Pleasure Sr.
24. 4-H Saddle Seat Pleasure Int.
25. 4-H Saddle Seat Pleasure Jr.
26. 4-H Pleasure Driving Sr.
27. 4-H Pleasure Driving Int.
28. 4-H Pleasure Driving Jr.
29. 4-H Reinsmanship Sr.
30. 4-H Reinsmanship Int.
31. 4-H Reinsmanship Jr.
32. 4-H Walk/Trot Western Equitation Sr. Closed
33. 4-H Walk/Trot Western Equitation Int. Closed
34. 4-H Walk/Trot Western Equitation Jr. Closed
35. 4-H Stock Seat Equitation Sr.
36. 4-H Stock Seat Equitation Int.
37. 4-H Stock Seat Equitation Jr.
38. 4-H Working Ranch Horse
39. 4-H Stock Seat Equitation Medals
40. 4-H Western Pleasure Sr.
41. 4-H Western Pleasure Int.
42. 4-H Western Pleasure Jr.
43. 4-H Bareback Equitation Sr.
44. 4-H Bareback Equitation Int.
45. 4-H Bareback Equitation Jr.
46. 4-H Bareback Equitation Medals
47. Command Class
48. Crete Paper Pairs Class
49. Water Bucket Relay (Mgt picks the teams)
50. Parent/Leader Class
51. 4-H Walk/Trot Trail Sr. Closed
52. 4-H Walk/Trot Trail Int. Closed
53. 4-H Walk/Trot Trail Jr. Closed
54. 4-H Trail in Hand Sr.
55. 4-H Trail in Hand Int.
56. 4-H Trail in Hand Jr.
57. 4-H Trail Sr.
58. 4-H Trail Int.
59. 4-H Trail Jr.
60. 4-H Ranch Horse Trail
61. 4-H Trail Medals
62. 4-H Judging Tour
63. Record Book

2. 4-H Rules:
1. Yakima County and Benton County Equine Guidelines and Washington State 4-H Performance Horse Show Rules will be followed or decided by
show management. Theseare available on-line. Your County Extension office and 4-H horse club leaders will have copies or availability of these
rules.
2. All 4-H riders must wear ASTM-SEI approved riding helmets and 4-H approved riding boots.
3. If you would like to use this show for a statequalifier, horse or horses must have been under thecare and management of the 4-H member for 90
days prior to show date, and registered as a project animal! NO EXCEPTIONS! YOU MUST ATTACH A COPYOF YOUR 4-H HORSE
CERTIFICATETO YOUR ENTRY FORM! HorseCertificates may be obtained at your County Extension Office or ordered from the internet at
http://cru84.cahe.wsu.edu/cgibin/pubs/C0233.html?id=KkeC4TLb.
Horse certificates must be signed by your Club Leader and County Extension Agent.
Also include copy of appropriatecurrent MedalCertificatewith entry.
4. Classes may be combined at management’s discretion. If combined 4-H classes, they will be judged separately.
5. Record Books must be turned into show office when picking up show packet and no laterthan 9:00 a.m. Books may be picked up at end
of show.
6. High Point Buckles and Awards offered are Junior Exhibitor, Intermediate Exhibitor, Senior Exhibitor, Ranch Horse, Top score in Trail.
To qualify for Jr, Int and Sr High Point awards, each participant must submit a Record Book, show their horse (single horse/rider combination ) in
Showmanship, Trail and one (1) Equitation class (English, Western or Reinsmanship) For English, participant must choose Hunt Seat or Saddle
Seat. TheRanch Horse High Point will include a Record Book, Ranch HorseShowmanship, Working Ranch Horse class, Ranch HorseTrail,
7. Record books will be used for tie-breakers.
Individual Class Rules:
EQUITATION CLASSES:
All riders will be judged on seat, hands, and performance of rider. Stock Seat horses are to enter the ring at a walk. English horses are to enter the
ring at a trot.
WALK/TROT CLASSES:
This class is closed, participants may not enter in any loping classes. First year in competition, Second year to be approved by Yakima County Horse
Council. See Yakima County guidelines. Second year riders send approvalwith entry form.
MEDALCLASSES:
Please indicate which medal you will be riding for on your entry form and send copy of current MedalCertificate with entry.
PLEASURE CLASSES:
Western Pleasure to be shown at a flat footed walk, slow easy jog, smooth easy lopeand any additional exercises the judge may require.
A reasonably loose rein is to be used at all times. To be judged on manners and performance of horse. Entries shall be penalized for being on the
wrong lead. English Pleasure classes shown according to their style.
TRAILCLASSES:
Will be open to all participants. Western or English tack is permissible. Horses to be shown over and through obstacles. To be judged on
performance with emphasis on manners of both horse and rider. Rider’s responsibility to get to obstacle class between 9:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. NO
CROSS ENTRY between In Hand Trail and any other Trail Class.
RANCH HORSE CLASSES:
Events are designed to promoteskills a person might need on a working ranch. Information listed at Oregon 4-H 13131. Members and horses must
meet all requirements listed under “Project Animal” and “Possession”in the 4-H HorseContest Guide.
Statement:
This event is held in compliance with RCW 4.24.530 and RCW 4.24.540: Limitations on liability for equine activities. Except as provided RCW
4.24.540, an equine activity sponsor or an equine professional shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a participant engaged in an equine
activity. Yakima County, Benton County, WSU, WSU Equine Council, HorseHeaven Ridge Riders, BCJFA, or any clubs, judges, or volunteers
associated with this Event will not be held responsible for any accident or injury to horse, rider, vehicle or equipment incurred, as provided by the
above - referenced law.
I HAVE READ THIS ENTRY, INCLUDING THEGENERAL RULES, THEABOVE STATEMENT, AND BELOW STATEMENTSAND I
UNDERSTAND AND AGREETO SAME.
Penalties & General Disqualifications - See PNW574
Horse Contest Guide.

3. LOWER VALLEY 4-H HORSE SHOW
JULY 25, 2015
SPONSORED BY:
HORSE HEAVEN RIDGE RIDERS
ENTRY FORM
4-H HORSE SHOW
ENTRIES CLOSE July 18, 2015
ENCLOSE COPIES OF HORSE CERTIFICATES
REG. NAME OF HORSE__________________________________________________________________________________________________
NAME OF OWNER/HANDLER___________________________________________________________________
Rider/Driver/Handler (mandatory)Signature_________________________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN)Signature_______________________________________________________________________
Dste of Birth _________________Grade in School_____________
ADDRESS______________________________________________________CITY_____________________________ZIP____________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS______________________________________________________________PHONE___________________________________
4-H GROUP____________________________________________________4-H LEADER ______________________________________________
PLACE NUMBERS OF CLASSES ENTERED
4-H MEDALS CLASSES 4-H HIGH POINT CLASSES
-------- ------- ------- -------
CLASSES
____4-H CLASSES $35.00/DAY $___________
____OFFICE FEE X $5.00 $___________
____POST ENTRY FEE $10.00 $___________
TOTAL ENCLOSED $___________
Mail to: LOWER VALLEY 4-H HORSE SHOW
c/o Kimberly Lansing, 831 N Forsell Rd Grandview WA 98930

4. RANCH HORSE INFORMATION:
The Oregon 4-H Ranch Horse competition
consists
of the following six classes:
• Working Ranch Horse
• Ranch Horse Trail
• Cow Working
• Ranch Horse Roping
• Identification, knowledge, and skills tests
Exhibitors compete in all events as individuals.
Events are designed to promote skills a person might
need on a working ranch. Counties may choose to
offer some or all classes,but only the events listed
above will be allowed without permission from state
staff/faculty with horse responsibility.
Members and horses must meet all requirements
listed under “Project Animal” and “Possession” in the
4-H Horse Contest Guide (PNW 574). In addition,
members must attend at least two clinics working with
cattle before they can enter the Cow Working class.
General competition features
Clothing and equipment
4-H members should be neat and clean. Dress
is Western-style boots, a long-sleeve shirt that
buttons or snaps in front, and jeans. A properly
adjusted ASTM/SEI helmet is required any time
a rider is mounted. Chinks or batwing chaps are
allowed in Cow Working, Trail, and Roping classes.
An exhibitor’s hair must be worn in nets, braids, or
some other style that presents a neat appearance
and a clear view of the show number.
Equipment should be Western style, safe,clean,
and properly adjusted. Saddles should be properly
fitted with a rear cinch (attached to the front
cinch). Rules require that saddles have horns and
that the horn be wrapped for roping classes or any
time dallying is required. A rope may be properly
attached to the saddle. A breast collar is required in
Roping and Trail, and it is recommended for Cow
Working and Working Ranch Horse.
All tack and equipment must be used properly
and humanely. Gag bits and protective leg gear are
allowed in all classes except showmanship. Bridles
must have throatlatches.
Judging
The Danish Merit system of judging is used
in all classes. Exhibitors receive score sheets with
constructive comments after every event.
Each class has a maximum total of 100 points.
Divisions
Age divisions for 4-H Ranch Horse are the same
as for the 4-H Horse Project:
• Junior — grades 4 to 6
• Intermediate — grades 7 to 9
• Senior — grades 10 to 12
A county program may want to include a novice
division. Neither novice nor junior exhibitors will
be eligible for state competition.
Ranch Horse Showmanship
Whatever your riding discipline, ground work
is an essential building block. Most horse behavior
problems that occur when riding can be traced back
to problems with the horse on the ground. Training
a horse properly in ground work helps you gain
your horse’s respect. It increases both your control
over the horse and its confidence in you. Ground
work helps build a rapport between you and your
horse that will carry over into riding classes.
In Ranch Horse Showmanship, members
show their skill at handling their horse safely and
effectively from the ground. They show pride
in their animal by how well it is groomed and
cared for. They show pride in themselves by how
neatly dressed,poised, confident, courteous, and
knowledgeable they are.
Clothing
Chaps and spurs are not allowed in showmanship.
A hat is required.
Equipment
4-H members must have a safe halter and
lead rope for their horse. Chains may be used
(PNW 574).
A safe halter should:
• Be made of rope, nylon web,or leather
• Fit correctly
• Be acceptable for tying to a solid object
• Be in good repair
A safe lead rope should be:
• Made of cotton or nylon
• At least ½ inch in diameter
• At least 6 feet long
• In good repair
• Easy to remove from the halter
• Acceptable for tying to a solid object
Basis of judging
The class is judged on how well the tests are
performed, as well as on the handler’s attitude. A
well-groomed animal is important as is cleanliness
of tack. The horse should be well-mannered and
willing.
The standard showmanship scoresheet is used
for this class.
These tests are required for all performances:
1. Lead from the near side at a walk and trot
2. Back
3. Balance/set up the horse
Possible tests:

5. 1. Leading from off side at a walk and trot
2. Turn on the haunches
3. Turn on the forehand
4. Yield from pressure
5. Answer questions about the 4-H Ranch Horse
project
Working Ranch Horse
In this event, 4-H members demonstrate
horsemanship skills that may be used on a working
ranch. The class is a pattern that may include, but
is not limited to, walk, trot, lope, lead changes,
rollbacks, and turns on the haunches. Members
demonstrate their skills individually—there is no
rail work. They should demonstrate horsemanship
skills at natural gaits and controlled speed when
specified.
Clothing
Neither chinks nor chaps are allowed.
Equipment
Use equipment correctly and humanely. Use one
hand on a curb and two hands on a snaffle bit. Tiedowns,
martingales, nosebands, and other training
devices are discouraged. Members riding without
training devices will score higher than equal rides
that use them. While a single or roping rein is
allowed, split or romal reins are best for this class.
Basis of judging
This class is judged on the rider’s control of the
horse and the horse’s suitability as a ranch horse.
The horse should respond to a light rein and show
little resistance. Speeds should be distinct, and the
horse should be under total control at all speeds.
The pattern should be ridden as diagrammed and
deviations marked down.
See sample patterns on pages 4, 5, and 6 and the
score sheet on page 7.
Possible tests:
• Walk, trot, lope both directions at various speeds
• Back up
• Turn on the haunches
• Rollback (Juniors are not required to perform
rollbacks.)
• Balanced stop
• Interrupted, simple, or flying lead changes (Juniors
are not required to perform flying changes.)
• Circles, serpentines, straight lines
Ranch Horse Trail
In this event, 4-H members demonstrate skills
necessary to ride the trail looking for lost cattle or
moving herds, including overnight stays. Riders are
asked to negotiate tight spaces and perform tests
of skills that may be needed on the trail or ranch.
Ideally, this class would be held in a real outdoor
trail setting, with brush, rocks, uneven ground,
trees,etc. When held inside, the use of natural
obstacles is encouraged whenever possible.
There should be a minimum of 6 obstacles and
a maximum of 10. Obstacles should be more spread
out than in a regular trail class, so the horse can
demonstrate various gaits between them.
Clothing
Chinks or batwing chaps are allowed.
Equipment
Use equipment correctly and humanely. Tiedowns,
martingales, nosebands, and other training
devices are discouraged. Since dallying and
dragging are likely to be part of this class, a single
or roping rein or romal reins is suggested, unless a
snaffle bit is used. Members riding without training
devices will score higher than equal rides that use
them. A breast collar is required.
Basis of judging
The horse should approach each obstacle calmly
and willingly. Credit should be given to a horse with
ground-covering gaits between obstacles. Riders
and horses should negotiate obstacles effectively
and safely.
Time is not a criterion for judging. This is not
a speed event. However,if the exhibitor cannot
complete the tasks in a reasonable time, he or
she may receive zero points for the unfinished
obstacle(s).
The standard trail scoresheet is used for this
class. See sample patterns on pages 9, 10, and 11.
Possible tests:
• Walk, trot, or lope at various speeds
• Back up over/near/through various obstacles
(mounted or unmounted)
• Turn on the haunches
• Walk/jog over/near/through various obstacles
• Carry various items, including weighted bags,
buckets, coats, or others
• Open and close a gate (mounted or unmounted)
• Walk past or near unusual items, including live
animals, hides, tents, signs
• Answer 4-H Ranch Horse project questions
• Mount and dismount
• Drag hides, trees,logs, or similar items
• Negotiate challenging terrain
• Negotiate a water hazard
• Clean out hoof
• Put on a slicker
• Cross a bridge
• Hobble or ground tie your horse
All obstacles must meet safety criteria listed in
the 4-H Horse Contest Guide, PNW 574.