Tuesday July 14th: Vet check 5:00 pm
Thursday, July 17th: TBD
Friday, July 18th: TBD
Saturday, July 19th: Morning TBD - out of arena by 2pm for Rough Stock Rodeo set up
Sunday, July 20th: Haul Out after 6pm

IT'S FAIR, IT'S NOT A SHOW

It's important to remember the King County Fair is not a show. At a show we pay to rent the facility, we have complete control over our area and we are the only one's using it.
At fair we are an exhibit, one of many, that help draw the public in to "see the fair"
- We don't have any control over the arenas or space we use, we aren't the only exhibit using the arenas
- We are told when the arenas are ours to use and when they are going to be used by other exhibits.
- We may lose stalls to other exhibits
- Showmanship is mandatory for 4H members. It is not mandatory for Open riders.
- We always follow the fair rules and leave things better than we found them
- As with every project at the fair this is our State Qualifying Event
  - This means the reason for this event is to qualify our Intermediate and Senior 4-H members and to prepare them to compete at the Puyallup Fair in September

EDUCATIONAL POSTERS

If you're enrolled in King County 4-H it's required you turn in an educational Poster, to compete at fair.
Posters are due to the Extension Office by June 5th.
You can pick up your judged posters on decoration day in the horse barn office.

CAMPERVILLE

If you're staying in "Camperville" (the south camping field next to the horse barn gate) you'll need to fill out the Camperville Form above, return it to the Enumclaw Expo and pay for your spot. This is an agreement between you and the Expo, the horse program is not involved.
IMPORTANT: If you do not complete this form by the deadline you WILL NOT have a camping spot.
There won't be any power or water available in Camperville.

FAIR TICKETS

You'll only need to purchase tickets if you're there from Thursday July 16th to Sunday July 19th. Please see the link above to order tickets. Prices are discounted for exhibitors.

STATE TEAMS

State teams are for Intermediate and Senior 4-H members only.
Intermediates or Seniors that enter any walk/trot classes will not be eligible for state teams.
All State fair registration is with online forms this year.
We will be following the State Team qualification listed in the Rule book.
Contact Melinda Wilkinson at 253-226-9117, if you have any questions.

PREMIUM CLASS

You'll be asked to select a Premium Class. This is one class other than Showmanship that you think you'll do the best in.
The Fair pays you for premium points, each danish ribbon has a point value (blue, red, white).
Premium classes can't be changed, once showing at the fair has started.

VERSITILITY

Versatility is a class that was very popular several years ago and we thought everyone would like to have it offered again. You need to be able to ride english and western.
You enter the class in western tack and clothing
You participate in a Stock Seat Equitation rail class
When directed you halt in the middle of the arena and dismount
Your "helper" enters the arena with a wheelbarrow filled with your English tack and clothing
You and your helper take off the Western tack, place in wheelbarrow and put on English tack
You switch to English clothing, no you don't change in front of everyone, this is where things get creative
- Tuck your Western pants into your hunt boots or breeches under chaps or western pants
- Have your English shirt under your western shirt
- Have your hunt coat and boots waiting in the wheelbarrow
Your helper takes the wheelbarrow back out of the arena with your western tack and clothes
Then you get back on your horse and finish the English rail class

Versatility

VET CHECK

Our vets volunteer their time and your horse must be vet checked to enter the fair, so be sure to arrive in time
What are Vets Looking For:
- Your horse's temp will be checked (work on it now if it's an issue)
- Vets will be checking for lameness, body condition and sick horses.
How Vet Check Works:
- Arrive during your assigned time window. You can sign up here.
- Only 3 trailers can be accommodated during each window so it is important you only arrive during your scheduled time.
- Unload your horse
- EVERY horse must go through Vet Check to enter the fair
- Remove all blankets, wraps, sleezies off your horse.
- You must wear boots and a helmet
- Check in at Vet Check
- Be prepared to have your horses temp taken (Start working on this now if your horse is resistant to it)
- You will be given an "Exhibitor Card" this should be filled out and attached to your stall (do not put your full name on the card, only first name)
- You'll also be asked to trot your horse away from the vet for a lameness check
No horses in Camperville

ONCE IN THE BARN

It is highly advised that clubs bed and assign their stalls at Decoration Day
Get your horse settled, water buckets filled and hay in the stall (bedding if not already there)
Parents and members need to attend the Welcome Meeting after vet check.

VOLUNTEERING

We will need volunteers for the following spots:
All volunteer spots need to be filled prior to starting our events, you can signup here.
- Performance
  - In Gate
  - Ring Steward
  - Announcer
  - Ribbons
  - Runner
- Gaming
  - Judges
  - Rakers
  - In Gate
  - Flags
  - Announcer
  - Time keepers

OFFICE

A lot happens in the Horse Barn Office, please remember
- It's not a place to hang out
- The fridge is not available
- Do not attempt to charge your phone in the office, there are outlets along the outside walls of the barn
- If the door is closed, come back later, we are discussing something important, do not enter, do not tap on the glass
If there are any issues with your classes, you need to come to the office to get things fixed right away. DO NOT wait till right before your class, we can't help you then.
The class lists will be posted in the windows of the Horse Barn Office
All patterns will be posted on the big bulletin board outside the barn facing the warm up arena
Showmanship patterns will be posted after the Welcome Meeting
Class patterns will be posted the night before
If you have a question, go to your leader first

CLASSES

Because this is not a show you can't add classes but you can scratch them.
There is no limit to the number of classes you can enter
You do not have to go in the Championship class if you receive a blue or high blue, but you will not receive any ribbons or points for that class past the danish you earned
We have to keep things moving listen to the announcements and be on time for your classes, we will not hold the gate
You must be wearing the correct attire for the class you are entering or you will be disqualified: see the rule book starting on page 11
You need to wear the correct number for the horse you are riding, wearing the incorrect number or no number at all will result in disqualification for that class.
In Gaming we can not deviate from the running order
- You have 60 seconds to get in the in gate once your name is called
- If you miss your spot we will move on, you will lose your run
- The time keepers rely on this running order to record the times

RIBBONS

Clubs are encouraged to get Fair ribbons similar to the State Team Ribbons, for members to display on their stalls
Every class starts as a Lot class, if there are more than 8-12 riders there may be more than one Lot class for an event
Both 4-H and Open riders will be in every class, divided by age division
4-H and Open riders will not compete against each other and will be judged seperatly
Only Danish ribbons will be given out in Lot classes
Every rider that receives a Blue or High Blue Danish ribbon will return for the Championship class
- Championship classes will be a pattern
- The Championship class will be standard placed (1st-8th)

HERDSMANSHIP

Barn opens at 6am
All horses fed at 6am
Be sure water buckets are always filled and clean and off the floor
Stalls are to be kept clean
Bedding is provided by the Fairgrounds
There will be a dumpster to dump wheelbarrows up the ramp
You'll need to bring your own wheelbarrows, the fairgrounds uses theirs during the fair
We are an exhibit, the public will ask lots of questions, be friendly, answer their questions and tell them about your horse
Tack rooms and aisles are to be kept clean
Remember that your horse is there for YOU, they do all this for YOU, they don't care about the ribbons, premium points or state teams. Show them you appreciate all their hard work too.

HORSE BARN RULES

Starting on pg 46 of the Rule Book covers the Fair

ONLY 4-H members (or open youth) may handle or exercise horses, adults may not ride or exercise horses
NO COACHING
- Once your child is in their class you may not talk to them, the judge has the right to disqualify your child if you are coaching from the rail
This is your child's opportunity to show the public at the fair how hard they have worked and their skill with their horse, let them shine
Boots must be worn when handling/riding horses
Helmets must be worn when riding, driving or in hand trail
No horses or wheelbarrows down the center aisle of the barn
No grooming in the aisle, prepare your horse in their stall, only leave when you're ready for your class
If your horse leaves a mess on their way out of the barn, be sure it's cleaned up
"HORSE COMING THROUGH" lets the public know your walking their horse down the aisle and they need to move to the side. Don't be obnoxious about it, but be sure they know you're coming.
HAVE FUN and ENJOY your time at fair!

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