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2015 4-H Spring Horse Show
Date: March 28
Location: Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center
1855 Calvary Church Road
Deadline to enter: March 20
Gainesville, GA 30507
Show Time: 9am
Welcome to the 2015 Hall County 4-H Spring Horse Show! We’re glad you are interested in
competing at this event. Hall County 4-H equine shows are known for their standard of
excellence. Our goal is to provide youth an opportunity to enhance horsemanship skills and
knowledge in a professional, youth-friendly environment.
Show Judge: Ann Jones
Entry fee for classes: $6
Classes may be added the day of the show at the cost of $8 each
PAC approved show
Mail or hand-deliver entry form, waiver, negative Coggins & payment to Hall County 4-H prior to March 20
Mailing Address: Hall County 4-H, 734 East Crescent Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501
Contact: Miss Head, krhead@uga.edu or Ms. Tilford, jtilford@uga.edu (770) 535-8291
Youth ONLY Show
Riding Levels: Novice - 2 years or fewer of riding experience
Youth ages 13 yrs. and under
Youth 14 to 19 yrs.
Open to all youth riders. 4-H membership not required
Ribbons will be awarded 1st – 6th place for each class. Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded for each
division. Points follow horse/rider combination.
Points will be awarded as follows: 1st -7pts, 2nd -6pts, 3rd -5pts, 4th -4pts, 5th – 3pts, 6th – 2pts
One High Point Overall Champion and one overall Reserve High Point Award will be given to the exhibitors with the highest
number of points earned with a combined total from all classes. High Point ties will be broken by (a) greatest number of classes
entered, (b) most first places, (c) decided by show judge. Series High Point winners are not eligible to win in consecutive years.
1. Halter
2. Showmanship
3. Hunt Seat Equitation
4. Hunter Under Saddle
5. Hunter Hack
6. Equitation Over Fences
7. Western Pleasure
8. Horsemanship
9. Western Riding
10. Ranch Pleasure
11. Trail
12. Reining
13. Cloverleaf Barrels
14. Stake Race
15. Arena Race
WARNING:
Georgia Equine Law – Under Georgia Law, an equine or animal activity sponsor or professional is not liable for injury to, or death of, a participant in equine
animal activities resulting from inherent risk of equine or animal activities pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Please use a separate form for each horse & rider combination – Rain or Shine, No Refunds
2015 Hall County 4-H Spring Horse Show
March 28, 2015 – Show Time 9am
Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center
Gainesville, Georgia
Name of Rider_______________________________________________
Age______ Grade______
Address___________________________________ __________________________ _____________
Street
City
Zip
Home Phone_______________ Cell Phone_______________ e-mail__________________________
Name of Horse_______________________________
Neg. Coggins Date_____________________
List ALL Classes (separate class # with a comma) Classes are $6 each
($8 day of show)
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
CIRCLE YOUR DIVISION: NOVICE
YOUTH13 yrs and under
YOUTH14 yrs – 19yrs
Total for Class fees $__________________
Complimentary Stalls
How many stalls? ____________
If you need a tack stall, please include it in the stall reservation number.
Shavings
How many bags of shavings? _____________ @ $7 per bag (40lbs.)
No splitting bags/shavings are mandatory
$__________
RV Hook-ups - $23 per night, must be paid in advance or upon arrival
How many nights will you need an RV hook-up? ________
$__________
Show Sponsor – Starting at $25.00
$__________
TOTAL FEES
$__________
Make check payable to Hall County 4-H
Include copy of negative Coggins
Send entry forms by March 20th
Rain or shine, sorry no refunds
All fees must be paid before you ride!
Mail forms to: Hall County 4-H Club,734 E. Crescent Dr. Gainesville, Georgia 30501
SIGN WAIVER ON OPPOSITE SIDE
Show Waiver
2015 Hall County 4-H Spring Horse Show
Date: March 28
AGREEMENT FOR RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR MYSELF AND/OR MY MINOR CHILD
I request permission for myself and/or my child, named below to participate in 2015 Spring 4-H Horse Show
sponsored by the 4‐H Spring Horse Club on March 28, 2015.
I fully understand that any horse activity can be a dangerous activity. I wish to allow myself and/or my child to
participate in this activity knowing that it is dangerous. I accept and assume all of the risks of injury (including
death) to myself and/or my child or my property. I represent and warrant that I have the authority to give this
release.
In exchange for myself and/or my child being permitted to participate in this activity, for my child, myself, my
child’s heirs, guardians, and legal representatives, I release and agree not to make or bring any claim of any kind
against Hall County 4‐H, 4-H Horse Club or Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center for any injury (including death), to
my child or any damage to my property whether from anyone’s negligence or not, or any other cause, arising out of
myself and/or my child’s participation in this activity; and I also agree that if anyone makes any claims because of
any injury to myself or my child (including death), or for any damage to my property, I will keep all of these related
released by this agreement free of any damages or costs because of those claims.
WARNING: UNDER GEORGIA LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY
INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF
EQUINE ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 4 OF THE OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATED.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Print parent/guardian name:
Print name of child:
Date:
Photographic Release
_______My initials grant Hall County 4‐H permission to use photographs of myself, minor in my care, and/or my
horse for advertising purposes and for Hall County 4-H Horse Shows and Hall County 4‐H.
DATE:_____________SIGNED:__________________________________________________
Parent/Legal Guardian (if minor under 18)
UGA Cooperative Extension (Hall County Extension) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to
race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status and is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action organization.
RULES – AQHA Rules apply - http://aqha.com/Resources/2014-Handbook.aspx
All riders, parents & trainers are responsible for reading and following Rules, Division & Class specifications.
The Hall County 4-H Spring Horse Show to be held on Saturday March 28, 2015 is open to youth ages 19 and
under. 4‐H membership is not required. S h o w T i m e : 9 a m
Splitting or cancelling of classes: Show management reserves the right to combine, divide or cancel classes at their
discretion. A refund will be given for any classes cancelled by the show management.
Warm Ups:
Friday, March 27, Warm-up and Stabling, 4-7pm
Saturday, March 28, 7-9 am (Arenas C & D)
Arena D may be used for warm-ups when not used for classes.
No one is allowed in any other arena other than those designated for practice. If you are found using another arena or
doing warm-ups outside of the scheduled times, you will be disqualified from all classes. No refunds are given.
Classes will be held in Arena C. In the event of rain, classes will be moved to Arena D.
Helmets are required for all participants. Helmets that meet the minimum performance standards set by the
American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and which include certification and labeling required by the Safety
Equipment Institute (SEI) will be REQUIRED. The participants and parent/guardian are responsible for assuring that
their head gear complies with safety standards (ASTM/SEI). It is not the responsibility of the officials to check head
gear. The headgear must be secured with the harness engaged and properly fastened. Failure to adhere to this rule
will disqualify the rider. Helmets may be spot checked. Disqualification will result from improper helmets or
improperly worn helmets. The approved helmets must have a permanent harness and chin strap. Show management
will not loan helmets.
Rider Number must be displayed any time a rider is mounted.
Any act of discourtesy to judges, show management or any other official of the show on the part of any owner,
rider, parent, trainer, or groom will result in disqualification of any rider and/or horse with which they are
associated. No refunds will be made.
Horses are not to be ridden through the barns. Horses must be kept at a walk in the barn area and covered aisles
even if being led.
Mandatory fees: Shavings $7 per bag, 1 bag per horse, no splitting bags. (EMT and office fees are included)
Stallions are not allowed in any Equine Youth 4-H Horse Show or on the show grounds during the events.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times and owners must clean up after their pets and dispose of the waste.
APPOINTMENTS
Attire: ALL riders shall wear a helmet as described above. Refer to AQHA handbook.
Tack: Refer to AQHA handbook.
Division and Class Specifications: The Judge’s decision is final. No grievances will be accepted, no refunds.
Chairs: You must provide your own seating at this event.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Hall County 4-H at (770) 535-8291
Ask for Miss Head or Ms. Tilford
krhead@uga.edu or jtilford@uga.edu
www.hallcounty4h.info
UGA Cooperative Extension (Hall County Extension) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to
race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status and is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action organization.