HORSE SHOW

PRINTER FRIENDLY EVENT DOCUMENTS

FORMAT	DOCUMENT
	Contestant Information Letter
Web Link	Map and Location Website
	Entry Form
	Schedule
	Project Validation Instructions
	Project Validation Form
	Agent Information Letter
	County Summary Form
RESULTS
all results to be posted after contests
	2008 District Horse Show Results Summary

Location:	Henderson County Fairpark Complex; Athens, TX
Date:	June 18– 19, 2008
Objective:	The objectives of the Texas 4-H Horse Program include providing means for 4-H members to: Acquire horsemanship and horse-training skills Gain knowledge concerning science related subjects, including horse production, management, training evaluation, and use Prepare for citizenship responsibilities and community service Develop leadership, initiative, self-reliance, sportsmanship, and other desirable life traits The Texas 4-H Horse Program accomplishes these objectives by offering projects and activities in horse management production, training, and use. The four horse projects are: Horsemanship: Includes managing, riding, and training older horses with emphasis on learning the skills necessary to cause a horse to perform in a desirable fashion Training: Includes managing and training 2- or 3-year-old horses. The project may also involve an older horse that needs further training or focus on advancing a horse to another event Weanling or Yearling Development: Includes the management conditioning, and training of a horse until the horse is old enough to be ridden Mare/Foal: Includes managing a mare through the complete production cycle, from selecting the sire through weaning the foal The available activities vary from county to county. The major statewide activities and programs supporting horse projects are: 4-H Horse Show: provide a wholesome form of recreation and a forum for demonstrating horsemanship and horse training skills that lead to recognition and accomplishment. 4-H shows are also held for specific purposes, such as instructional shows serving as clinics and open shows serving as fund-raising activities. Other shows are designed to qualify contestants for competition at the state level. 4-H Horse Judging: All 4-H members are encouraged to learn how to evaluate horses. Judging knowledge provides foundation for training, showing, buying, selling, and producing quality horses. This knowledge establishes the basis for the development of qualified horse show judges. Judging contests provide 4-H’ers with additional opportunities for achievement and recognition. Judging promotes decision-making, justification of thoughts, self-confidence, and public speaking. 4-H Horse Method Demonstration: Demonstrations, or illustrated talks, challenge 4-H’ers to learn new skills and to share their new knowledge with others. 4-H’ers develop self-confidence and the ability to express themselves while demonstrating skills. 4-H Horse Record Book: Records are the basis for many state and national awards. Record books provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to record accomplishments depicting growth and development. 4- H Horse Bowl: Horse Bowl challenges 4-H’ers to learn about the production, management, training, and use of horses, in addition to other areas of the horse industry. Horse Bowl offers opportunities for recognition and achievement. Other Projects: Project areas such as photography, leadership, public speaking, vet science, clothing, and electricity complement a 4-H member’s horse project.
Fee:	varies depending on classes and other show options
Entry Deadline:	May 23, 2008 (no late entries accepted)

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