Horse
Expectations for Fair Week
Wednesday before Fair
Some helpful hints to make your week go easier!!
Wednesday before Fair
- Have stalls decorated and bedded by today at the latest in preparation for the 2nd Annual Kick Off Party Thursday evening.
- Be sure to look over your stall for loose boards, nails that need pounding in or removing and sanitizing may be a good idea if you like.
- Horses arrive between 12 and 5pm PLEASE do not come early. Times are set in order to not have everyone trying to unload at same time ie. A steer and a horse!!!
- PLEASE have coggins out and ready for check-in. NO HORSE will be allowed to unload without a negative coggins!!
- NO unloading on road and leading …we need to see coggins BEFORE you unload!
- Horse Barn Meeting @ 6pm between open barn and old barn
- Mandatory Meeting for everyone at Grandstands @7:30
- Am exercise time TBA at barn meeting
- Bathing during exercise times in preparation for Monday’s show
- PM exercise time
- 4-H show starts at 8am sharp. *see premium book for class schedule
- Am and Pm exercise time optional
- Be checking pattern board for team versatility teams, find your teammates and plan your classes
- 4-H show starts at 8am sharp with Team Versatility. You may wear your class shirt or proper show attire. Proper tack and head gear required.
- Am exercise time
- Today is special kids day, it is always fun for the kids if you are sitting by your stall so they are able to pet your horse!!!
- Pm exercise time
- Am exercise time
- Auction Day is a very busy and important day. We all need to be ready and willing to help with whatever is needed. Every club will have a time that they will need to be serving at the auction and you will need your club shirt. PLEASE make sure all your areas are clean around your stall and the barns. Be polite and courteous and put your best 4-H foot forward!!
- Am exercise time
- Open show starts at 9am share
- Pm exercise time optional
- Am exercise time
- Grand Champion round robin (all grand champion showmanship winners will participate)
- Parade of champions
- Kids games
- 4-H awards
- Pm exercise time
- 4-H dance
- Animals able to leave grounds anytime after 6am check with specie chair for specifics.
- All stalls must be completely stripped and barns must be clean before you leave and you must be checked by specie chair to ensure all has been cleaned before you exit the grounds!!!
Some helpful hints to make your week go easier!!
- Bag tag numbers are the first initial of your last name and the last four digits of your social security number. Make sure they are easily ledgible from across the show ring so the judge can read it. If you do not have a back tag or they are unable to read it you may be disqualified from that class. Multiple copies and laminated will make show days go easier.
- Tack boxes are also extremely handy to help keep your area organized and all your stuff in one spot and close to your stall.
- Wheel barrows and pitch forks will be needed however get with your group on who is bringing. No need for 15 wheelbarrows at every barn
- Bring 2 water buckets if able…it gets hot!!
- Bring lots of hay!!! Be prepared to keep hay in front of your horse all day every day!! Feed how you normally do but some are not used to being in a stall all day and it helps to give them something to do.
- Do not be afraid to ask questions…no question is a dumb question and you are surrounded by people that can help!!!
Horse Specie Chair Contact Info:
Mandy DePuy
231-649-3102
mandydepuy@gmail.com
Horse Assistant Specie Chair Contact Info:
Alisa Forton
231-357-4346
excaliburstables@gmail.com
Mandy DePuy
231-649-3102
mandydepuy@gmail.com
Horse Assistant Specie Chair Contact Info:
Alisa Forton
231-357-4346
excaliburstables@gmail.com
