Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County

4-H Open Fun Horse Show

The Tompkins County 4-H program is sponsoring an Open Fun Horse Show on June 2nd at the Barton Valley Farm in Freeville.  Youth do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to participate, but must be between the ages of 8 -19.  Performance and Gymkana classes will be offered. Youth not enrolled in 4-H cannot ride over jumps or in Gymkana classes. Classes will start at 9:30 a.m. and run until all are completed.  Classes may be split or combined according to age and experience level, based on the number of entries received.

On site registration of $25/youth will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. the day of show.  All youth participating in the show must complete a Riding Skills Evaluation that will be given starting at 8:30 a.m. You can download a registration form with rules and more information; early registration deadline is May 26. Please also fill out an Acknowledgement of Risk Form for Horse Members. 4-H members must have a Horse Certificate, for every horse they ride, on file with the 4-H office.

Exhibitors must present a copy of their official 2011 – 2012 EIA/Coggins Test and proof of rabies vaccination upon registration.  Proper attire is required from all riders and includes approved helmets (ASTM – 1163/SEI or ASTM-F-1163-04a/SEI) certification and proper equestrian footwear with a distinguishable heel.  Fat Baby and Chunk style boots are discouraged.

For additional information on the Tompkins County 4-H Fun Horse Show, contact Brenda Carpenter at 272-2292 or Doug or Kathy Barton at 844-9931.

DATES

Saturday June 02, 2012: 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

FEE

$20/advance to 5/26

LOCATION

Barton Valley Farm
560 Irish Settlement Rd.
Freeville, New York 13068