North Carolina 4-H Horse Program Rulebook- Chapter VIII

 

VIII-A  North Carolina 4-H Horsemanship Camp           

VIII-B. North Carolina 4-H Horsemanship Schools

 

 

VIII-A. NORTH CAROLINA 4-H HORSEMANSHIP CAMP

VIII-A.1. Objectives

VIII-A.1.a. To provide the 4-H horseman an opportunity to learn new and better techniques of horsemanship and to enjoy the fellowship of other 4-H members and volunteers from different areas of the state.

VIII-A.1.b. To increase the horse knowledge, horsemanship skills, and showing techniques of the advanced rider, as well as to introduce the beginning rider to the basics of horsemanship. Hunter and western instruction will be offered. Dressage, saddle seat, and games may be offered if participation warrants.

 

VIII-A.2. Eligibility

VIII-A.2.a. Horse project 4-H members who are between the ages of 9 to 18 as of January 1 of the current year and who are actively enrolled in a 4-H horse project are eligible to attend camp. (Active enrollment is based upon the discretion of the 4-H leader and Extension agent.)

VIII-A.2.b. Youth ages 16 through 18 must have previously attended camp in order to be considered for a Junior leader position. Junior instructor applications are available on the N.C. 4-H Horse Program Website on the Horsemanship Camp Webpage.

(http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/horse/hhmain.html)

 

VIII-A.2.c. Participants must have sole access to an acceptable horse.

VIII-A.2.d. Horses and ponies must be sound and in good physical condition. Horses exhibiting unsoundness or behavioral problems will be sent home. A farrier and veterinarian will be available for emergency situations at the owner’s expense.

VIII-A.2.e. Each youth will be held responsible for all care and feeding of his or her horse.

VIII-A.2.f.  Horses must be vaccinated for tetanus and eastern and western equine encephalomyelitis. A negative Coggins test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) dated April 1 or later of the current year is required.

VIII-A.2.g. Interested 4-H members must submit the necessary forms and applications, which are available on the N.C. 4-H Horse Program Web site under Horsemanship Camp.

 

VIII-A.3. Event Routine

VIII-A.3.a. Location
Horsemanship camp is held at Millstone 4-H Camp at Ellerbe, N.C. Contact the State 4-H Camping Office, (919) 515-3242, after January 1 of the current year for horsemanship camp dates.

VIII-A.3.b. Expenses
The cost of camp includes all food, lodging, insurance, and program activities. Horse and tack, insurance, feed, and any additional horse expenses are not included in the camping fee. You must supply your own horse, equipment, feed, and transportation to and from camp. The camp will provide sawdust for all stalls. The cost for camp will be publicized each spring. All registration and health forms (see appendix) for the 4-H member and horse must be presented upon arrival at camp. The deadline for preregistration is April 1. Checks should be made payable to the N.C. 4-H Camp Fund. Campers will be notified of their acceptance.

VIII-A.3.c. Refunds
Refunds will be given at the discretion of the 4-H Camp Specialist.

VIII-A.3.d. Camper Activities
Campers will be able to participate in the following activities during their free activity time.

 

VIII-A.3.e. Horse activities
Horse activities may include the following demonstrations and clinics:

 

VIII-A.3.f.  Safety will be emphasized at all times
To ensure a safe atmosphere, campers must strictly adhere to camp personnel and their policies. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in the camper being sent home at the parent’s expense.

 

 

VIII-B. N.C. 4-H HORSEMANSHIP SCHOOLS

VIII-B.1. Objectives

VIII-B.1.a. To provide the 4-H horseman an opportunity to learn new and better techniques of horsemanship and to enjoy the fellowship of other 4-H members and volunteers from different areas of the state.

VIII-B.1.b. The school is designed to increase the horse knowledge, horsemanship skills, and showing techniques of the advanced rider. Hunter and western instruction will be offered. Dressage, saddle seat, and games may be offered if participation warrants.

 

VIII-B.2. Eligibility

VIII-B.2.a. Horse project 4-H members who are between the ages of 9 through 18 as of January 1 of the current year and who are actively enrolled in a 4-H horse project are eligible to attend the school. (Active enrollment is based upon the discretion of the 4-H leader and Extension agent).

VIII-B.2.b. Four-H members with “intermediate or advanced level” showing experience are invited to submit an application to participate. Applications are available on the N.C. 4-H Horse Program Website:

(http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/horse/hhmain.html)

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee appointed by the Extension horse specialist Office. Candidates will be evaluated based on prior show experience and success as described in the written applications. Interested 4-H members are encouraged to submit complete applications that adequately document their show ring riding ability with indications of continual success.

 

VIII-B.3. Event Routine

VIII-B.3.a. Four-H members may participate in one of the following schools:

Western N.C. 4-H Horsemanship School. It will be held in conjunction with the Western N.C. 4-H Horsemanship Camp at the Western Agricultural Facility in Arden, N.C.. The Western N.C. 4-H Horse Council will conduct this school. Contact Extension Horse Husbandry at N.C. State University for additional information.

Central NC 4-H Horsemanship School. The session will be held at the Gov. James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, N.C. The office of Extension Horse Husbandry at N.C. State University (919-515-5784) will coordinate this school. The sessions will be taught at an advanced level.

Four-H members are permitted to register for only one riding discipline at a location. The following training sessions will be provided at each location:

Riding sessions will be held concurrently. A copy of the Central and Western N.C. Horsemanship School schedules will appear annually in the N.C. 4-H Horse Program Newsletter found on the N.C. State University Extension Horse Husbandry Website.

 

VIII-B.3.b. Participants must have sole access to an acceptable horse that they have actually shown.

VIII-B.3.c. Horses and ponies must be sound and in good physical condition. Horses exhibiting unsoundness or severe behavioral problems will be sent home.

VIII-B.3.d. Each 4-H member must be accompanied by a parent or adult volunteer leader throughout the school. Each adult may serve as a chaperone for more than one youth, but must be available during school hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during the evening session (7 to 9 p.m.). Lodging, breakfast, and dinner are on your own. Lunch will be provided for participating 4-H members and horsemanship school instructors.

VIII-B.3.e. The cost of Horsemanship School includes instruction, stalls with two bags of shavings, handout materials, and lunch daily. The Horsemanship School is financially supported by a N.C. Horse Council grant. Participants will be required to pay a nominal registration fee.

VIII-B.3.f.  Registration applications, complete with required proof of a current negative Coggins test and registration fee, must be received prior to the advertised deadline date to be eligible for acceptance.

VIII-B.3.g. Horsemanship School participants will receive instruction with their horse in Showmanship at Halter, Equitation, Pleasure and additional events for their respective show division. Special classroom and live horse demonstrations will be held to reinforce live animal training sessions.

 

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