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THE 2008 GREATER JACKSONVILLE AGRICULTURAL FAIR

4-H HORSE SHOW

Duval County 4-H Agent - Rick Godke

Show Coordinator - Tricia Jordan

Horse Show Committee Chairman:  Bruce Stutsman

Fair Ag- Business Coordinator:  Melody Bush

Show Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2008
Location: Jacksonville Equestrian Center
13611 Normandy Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32221
904-573-4895
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Gates Open for Stalling - Friday, October 24th , 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
The indoor arena will be remain open for use until 9:00 p.m. that evening
Show Date:  Saturday, October 25th, gates open at 6:30 a.m

  Exhibitors must be on the grounds, stalled and checked in by 8:30 a.m.
Registration by 8:30 a.m. -  Show begins at 9:00 a.m.

Accommodations

You may request arrangements for RV camper accommodations prior to or upon arrival at the Jacksonville Equesterian Center. Accommodations will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.  Payment must be made at that time, (cash, check or charge.)  For pre-reservations, call  904-573-4895, Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 15th.  Entry forms must be approved and signed by a parent and the applicant's 4-H Club leader. A registration fee of $35.00 must accompany the completed application.  This fee covers registration, stall fee and one (1) bale of shavings.  Entries must be received in the Fair office by Friday, September 15th.  No refunds will be made for accepted entries. 

Make Checks Payable To:
The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural  Fair
510 Fairgrounds Place
Jacksonville, Florida 32202

Eligibility

  1. Entries shall be restricted to registered 4-H Club members, ages 8-18.  4-H JUNIORS must be between the ages of 8 and 13 and SENIORS between the ages of 14 and 18, as of September 1, 2008.
  2. Exhibitor may enter only one (1) horse which must be owned or leased and certified as a 4-H project by September 1, 2008.  Replacement of a project horse prior to the Greater Jacksonville Fair's 4-H Horse Show is allowed if the horse entered is certified unsound by a veterinarian and request for replacement is approved by the 4-H agent.

Receiving

Gates will open for stall assignment numbers, Friday night, October 24th, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday morning, October 25th, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.  Prior to unloading, horses must be checked by a State Inspector or person authorized by the fair staff and must be accompanied by a Negative Coggins Test Certificate.   All vehicles and trailers must be moved to the paved parking lot immediately following unloading.  Golf carts or motorized vehicles of any kind are not allowed on the grounds at any time during this event. 

Judging

  1. The Modified Danish System of judging will be used. Six (6) individual placings, 1st through 6th will be used for each class.
  2. Exhibitors may enter seven (7) classes.  However, premiums will only be paid for the top five (5) classes for an individual.  To qualify for High Point, you must enter Showmanship.  Classes may not be added after entries have been received.
  3. Florida State 4-H Horse Show Regulations will govern the Show, (revised 2007,) a copy of which is available at your respective County Extension Office.  The Judge's decision shall be final.  When an exhibitor or exhibitor's parent, leader or agent is guilty of unsportsmanship-like conduct, the show management may suspend the exhibitor's right to participate in future classes and / or shows for such period as judged appropriate.  Adults involved will be asked to leave the Show and may be asked not to return for future shows.  Appeals to the Judge's decision must be in writting and filed with the Show Superintendent immediately upon conclusion of the class or event in question.  A fee of $50.00 (certified funds) must accompany the protest.  If the Appeals Committee upholds the protest, the deposit shall be refunded.  If the appeal is overruled, the deposit will be forfeited.
  4. Attire:  Exhibitors must wear proper attire and appropriate footwear at all times for the event in which they are competing.  Exhibitors are required to wear SEI or SET/ASTM approved safety equestrian helmets with chin harnes fastened.  These must be worn in all classes, warm-up and make-up areas or anytime while mounted.  Only numbers provided by the Show may be worn.

Awards

New:  No premiums will be paid on speed events
Under the Modified Danish Judging System, contestants and animals will be placed in three (3) groups and paid as follows:
BLUE  - $20.00  * RED - $15.00  *  WHITE - $10.00

Individual placings, 1st - 6th, will be used to determine High Point Awards, which will be given for Junior and Senior Western; Junior and Senior English; Junior and Senior Speed.  Ties for High Point Western and English will be broken by the exhibitor placing highest in Showmanship.

Classes

  1. Grooming & Conditioning
  2. Pony at Halter, (Western 13.2 H and under, English 14.2 H and under)
  3. Mares at Halter
  4. Gelding at Halter, *Grand & Reserve Champion at Halter, (includes 1st and 2nd place pony, mare and gelding)
  5. Jr. Showmanship, 13 and under
  6. Sr. Showmanship, 14 and over
  7. Jr. Western Pleasure, 13 and under
  8. Sr. Western Pleasure, 14 and over
  9. Jr. Western Horsemanship, 13 and under
  10. Sr. Western Horsmanship, 14 and over
  11. Jr. Western Riding, 13 and under
  12. Sr. Western Riding, 14 and over
  13. Jr. Hunter Under Saddle, 13 and over
  14. Sr. Hunter Under Saddle, 14 and over
  15. Jr. Hunt Seat Equitation, 10 and under
  16. Sr. Hunt Seat Equitation, 14 and over
  17. Jr. Hunter Hack, (2' 3") 13 and under
  18. Sr. Hunter Hack, (2' 3") 14 and over
  19. Jr. Trail, 13 and under
  20. Sr. Trail, 14 and over
  21. Jr. Pole Bending, 13 and under
  22. Sr. Pole Bending, 14 and over
  23. Jr. Cloverleaf Barrels, 13 and under
  24. Sr. Cloverleaf Barrels, 14 and over
  25. Jr. Keyhole, 13 and under
  26. Sr. Keyhole, 14 and over
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