District 9 Horse Show

There have been a number of changes to the State 4-H Horse Show necessitating changes in the District 9 4-H Horse Show. The most prominent changes involve, addition of classes, changes in limitations on numbers of horses to be shown, and horse validation.

• Addition of classes - The district 9 show has added one English class and has added working cow horse to our schedule. Neither of these should have a significant impact on our overall numbers, but should increase opportunities for youth with horses skilled in these areas. You will note: In the registration system and on the registration worksheet for the show, class numbers have changed from previous years and are not entirely sequential. We have changed the class numbers to match the class numbers used at the State 4-H Horse Show, and we are not offering all of the classes offered at State.
• Changes in Limitations on Horses to be Shown - In the qualifying Divisions exhibitors can show only one horse per division. In the Open Divisions exhibitors can enter multiple horses in the division but only one horse per class. Futurity is an exception to the qualifying division rule. Exhibitors can enter a horse in each futurity class.
• Validation - All horses will be validated prior to May 1. Thus all horses will receive validation number through the system. These numbers will be generated in the County Office and thus will largely go unknown to the exhibitor. In order to track horses entered accurately and ensure proper entry the validation number will be entered by the certifying County Extension agent at the time the entry is certified through 4-H Connect.

All of this involves multiple steps we have not taken in the past. Please prepare you people early and often.

4-H Connect is open for a registration trial run.... If you or your exhibitors want to give it try and provide feedback feel free. All registrations made during the test period will be deleted.

Kevin