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About Find A Club Contact Us Why join 4-H? Nationwide there are over 6,000,000 members. With 600,000 volunteer leaders. Active in 82 countries. 4-H is the largest youth development program in the nation, where members learn by doing. Members make positive adult relationships, develop life skills and earn opportunities to lead. Their journey will include experiencing a club family where they will elect officers, attend meetings, help with community service, make friends, learn the importance of setting goals, while improving their horsemanship abilities. Healthy competition is important in the development of all our future citizens. That 6th place ribbon can often teach our youth more than always winning. We also celebrate the accomplishments of hard work it takes to earn that blue. We offer multiple opportunities and levels of advancement for our members to compete at with their horses. Volunteering is a big part of what makes this program work. The horse program is run entirely by volunteers. Our events can not run without parents, members and families volunteering. From hours spent setting up and managing our events, to the volunteer that comes to work 1 shift, all our volunteers are valued and appreciated. This example of and devotion to giving back is also integral to the development of our youth. Friendship is a treasure. Our members make friends that last a lifetime. These are built in our clubs and fostered over years of shared interests, shows, fairs, hard work, and the love of all things horse. The life skills gained in this program help guide our members as they move into the adult world. Members learn civic responsibility, and the importance of community service. They become experienced public speakers. Learn record keeping and goal setting. Our youth are our future, and the most productive members of society understand that the easiest way isn't always the best way. Learning how to do things the right way is the only way to Make the Best Better. Our Pledge I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service and my HEALTH to better living. For my CLUB , my COMMUNITY , my COUNTRY and my WORLD . Our Mission Our Vision A BLUE ribbon member with a RED ribbon project, is better than a BLUE ribbon project with a RED ribbon member.

Help The first couple years of 4-H can feel like a fog Don't worry we've all been there. Any large program like this has so many facets it can feel like you'll never find your way. Or be able to participate in a conversation about an event without thinking "What is that?"Or when one of your veteran friends says something about Hippology.......Wait what!?! ​ Hopefully this page will help you navigate your way through the program. But don't forget you have another fantastic resource; your leader! It's their job to help you on this journey. Unfortunately, those of us that have been in this program for a long time forget how confused we got in our first years when we heard the terms; judging, showmanship, herdsmanship....and so on. So your most important job is to ask questions! The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. ​ That being said we wanted to provide you with some quick grabs of info to be at your fingertips whenever you need them. Where do I find that? Tack & attire needed The PNW Contest Guide on the publications page How things run The King County Rule Book Books & lots of info Rule books & reference materials Facilities Enumclaw Expo -pay for stall or tie to trailer, stay off grass inside facility, park outside, no horses on concrete Donida Farms -must pay for stall, no dogs, pull up to unload Green River & Meridian -no stalls, keep horses away from club houses Frontier Park -horses in equine area only, stall or trailer Novice Novice is a riding level and not an age division. It's for kids that can not safely canter in an arena. It is only present in the performance discipline, and limits riders to Dressage Intro tests that are walk/trot, and ground poles in jumping. Limited to rider's first 2 years of showing. Never leave a novice rider unattended. Age Divisions All ages are based on member's age on October 1st of that 4-H year. Junior is 8 through 10 Intermediate is 11 through 13 Senior is 14 through 18 A novice rider will compete with their age division in Dressage, jumping, driving and gaming. Novice classes are only offered in the Performance division. The letter after their number lists their age division; J, I or S. Danish Ribbons The danish system is amazing! It lets you know how your performance looked when compared with the rule book. It does not place you against the other riders. A High Blue means you exceeded the standards Blue; you met the standards in the rule book. Red; close to meeting the standards, you may meet some but not all. White; you need to work towards meeting the standards in the rule book. Being the last red called in the class does not mean you were almost a blue, they are announced in the order they were listed on the class sheet by the show secretary 3 days before the show. Danish ribbons are a true picture of how you did, regardless how many riders there were. King CountyFair The Fair is not a show, it's ran differently for a reason. It is our State Qualifying Event. We are the guest of the Fair, we did not rent the facility. We are there during the Fair, there will be balloons, rides, bulls, clowns, donkys, loud noises, loud music and lots of people that know nothing about horses. Sportsmanship is very important at all times. It's our job to show the public that we are a great program, we take good care of our horses and have worked very hard to get there. Our barn is ran by our Superintendents, Lori Glasgow and Kari Ward. Each section has a manager and a secretary. ​ Your Fair You will come in through vet check at the Big Oak, and not leave till the barn is excused at the end of your section. Only Danish ribbons are awarded till championship classes, those are placed. Do not drive to the barn, there is a tack tractor. Everyone does herdsmanship; keeping the barn & stalls clean at all times. You can not miss your Showmanship class, those are required for continued participation at fair. Barn opens at 6am, closes at 10pm. We have a special dumpster for shavings, shavings are provided by the fair. No horses or wheelbarrows down the center aisle, and don't miss the welcome meeting at the start of your section.

Gaming Show May 13, 2023 Enumclaw Expo 8:00am Start Show Manager: Sheilla Hagedorn EVENTS Showmanship Junior Showmanship Intermediate Showmanship Senior Showmanship Meda ls Key Poles Figure 8 International Flags 2 Barrel Flags Barrels Click Here To Register PARKING MAP Liability Waiver for Non-4H Showmanship Comments 4-H Rule Book Before the show: ​ There is no "day of" entries taken, pre entry only Cost for the show is $65, this covers all 7 events! Individual classes are $15 each There is a late fee of $25 for signing up after the deadline of Wednesday at 10pm Register by clicking on the link above Medals classes for qualified and eligible 4-H members are $15 each (pay separately for medals with Venmo or check at show) Show is open to all 4-H members, non 4-H youth and adults ​ Day of show: 7am gates open Anyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian with them at the show Check in at office 4-H'ers bring your number, you need it on your back or on BOTH sides of your saddle pad Non-4-H riders pick up number from the office Stalls are available (it's gonna be warm) We'd love to have volunteers, we will need help with gates and raking, this is an expectation for 4-H families No food will be provided please bring what you need ​ STALLS There is an event using the south parking area so there will be separate public traffic there, be careful Trailer route is the same as May 6th, see the parking/entry map link above Enter gate1 Drive past covered arena and along horse barn, pull all the way forward Unload quickly Drive out following rodeo arena grandstands and out gate 5 Park in Camperville (be careful some areas are still very wet, don't get stuck) Or park farther out in the South parking lot, closer to the big oak Do not park farther out in the South lot if you are tying to your trailer No bedding available, bring your own if you want to use it Bring your own tools to clean your stall, there will be wheelbarrows available You must clean your stall or receive a $50 fine If using a stall you must fill out a stall card and attach to your stall See the Wheelbarrow Dump map for where to dump dirty bedding DO NOT DUMP DIRTY BEDDING/MANURE IN THE STORAGE BAY ON THE NE CORNER OF THE BARN (it faces the covered arena) ​ MEDALS Medals are available for all events to eligible and qualified 4-H members only There are not separate medals runs, your 2 runs will count towards your medals if signed up If you have a novice number you are not elig ible for medals You must be signed up for and have paid for medals prior to the event to earn a medal If you qualify on your first run, and get signed up and paid before your second run, you can run for the bronze at that time. There is no exceptions to this. This is only for qual/bronze process. ​ WAIVERS Every non-4-H'er must turn in a Liability waiver. These need to be signed by the riders parent or guardian if they are under 18. You can print them from here or fill one out when you get there. You can't ride until we have the waivers turned in. ​ HELMETS EVERY rider must wear a helmet ​ REQUIRED TACK AND ATTIRE Western saddle, pad, bridle with throat latch, closed reins (no buckle), curb strap on all bits Boots with heel, pants, and helmet. Any type of shirt or is allowed. Page 38 of the rule book has all the info for Western Games ​ NOT ALLOWED Tied split reins, buckled reins, mecate reins, or anything English WHEN LEAVING Clean up all manure and hay from around your trailer, we want to leave the the area cleaner than we found it Clean your stall and dump manure in appropriate area Pick up all your garbage Be sure to pick up all your ribbons we can't save them, they will be on a table by the equipment trailer Have a safe drive home and we hope to see you again! ​ Questions? email kchorse4h@gmail.com WHEELBARROW DUMP MAP To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Patterns revealed here on Thursday May 11th at 5pm

June 8th & 9th Performance and Gaming Enumclaw Expo Center This is the free medals show Performance Show Manager: Lori Glasgow Gaming Show Manager: Kari Ward Each day is $65 for unlimited classes Registration CLOSES June 5th @ 8pm bedding dump map Important Volunteer Info Parking Map 3 Stall Cards Patterns Liability Waiver for Non-4H Performance Show Registration PERFORMANCE SHOW June 8th Judges: Becky Paulson & TBA ​ CLASS LIST (tentative) Showmanship (all lev els) Showmanship Medals (4-H only) Trail & In Hand Trail (all levels ran at the same time as Western classes) Reining S tock Seat Equitation No vice (w/t) Stock Seat Equitation Green Horse ​Stock Seat Equitation Junior Sto ck Seat Equitation Intermediate Stock Seat Equitation Senior Stock Seat Equitation Adult Stock Seat Medals (4-H only) Western Discipline Rail Novice (w/t) Western Discipline Rail Junior Western Discipline Rail Intermediate Western Discipline Rail Senior Western Discipline Rail Adult Pleasure Driving Reinsmanship Reinsmanship Medals (4-H only) Bareback Equitation Novice (w/t) Bareback Equitation Junior Bareback Equitation Intermediate Bareback Equitation Senior Bareback Equitation Adult Hunt Seat Equitation Novice (w/t) Hunt Seat Equitation Green Horse Hunt Seat Equitation J unior Hunt Seat Equitation Intermediate Hunt Seat Equitation Senior Hunt Seat Equitation Adult Hunt Seat Medals (4-H only) English Discipline Rail Novice (w/t) English Discipline Rail J unior English Discipline Rail Intermediate English Discipline Rail Senior English Discipline Rail Adult Saddle Seat (all levels together) Saddle Seat Medals (4-H only) Print Class List Patterns will be live on Thursday prior to the show @5pm REQUIRED TACK AND ATTIRE You can find this info in our King County Horse Program Rule book starting on page 11 CLICK HERE to be taken to the rule book . This is also found on our home page and the Publications ta b ​ PERFORMAN CE SHOW HIGH POINT Your best 2 out of the 3 performance shows will go towards your highpoint Series High Points will be awarded at the King County Fair ​ NOVICE Novice classes are walk/trot or jog only. They are for beginning riders in their first year of riding that can not canter. Once they show in their age division they are not eligible to return to Novice classes. The novice program is limited to 1 year and will only receive danish ribbons (blue, red, white flats), not placed rosettes. GREEN HORSE Not open to Novice or Junior riders Green horse riders are not eligible for state or medals ​ MEDALS Medals are $15 each (see medals book for info) You must be qualified to run for medals You must be enrolled in 4-H and qualified to enter medals classes Bronze must be earned before Silver, Silver before Gold, Gold before Supreme You can not earn 2 medals in the same event at one show Not open to Novice or Green Horse riders To enter medals classes check them off on your Eventbrite registration. Pay with Venmo, cash (exact change) or check. ​ ​ Gaming Show Registration GAMING SHOW June 9th Showmanship Judge : TBA ​ CLASS LIST Showmanship Junior Showmanship Intermediate Showmanship Senior Showmanship Medals Key Poles Figure 8 2 Barrel Flags Intl Flags Barrels REQUIRED TACK AND ATTIRE You can find this info in our King County Horse Program Rule book starting on page 38 CLICK HERE to be taken to the rule book. This is also found on our home page and the Publications ta b ​ GAMING SHOW HIGH POINT Your best 2 out of the 3 performance shows will go towards your highpoint Series High Points will be awarded at the King County Fair ​ MEDA LS Medals are $15 each (see medals book for info) You must be qualified to run for medals You must be enrolled in 4-H to run for medals Your 2 runs can go towards your medals, there are no additional runs for medals Bronze must be earned before Silver, Silver before Gold, Gold before Supreme If you qualify for medals on your first run, you can run for your Bronze on run 2 if: The time is verif ied Y ou sign up and p ay prior to the run You can not earn 2 medals in the same event at one show ​ ​ NOVICE There is no novice in Gaming, novice riders will ride with their age division. ​ ​ ​ DIVISIONS Every class is divided by Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Adult Open Youth will be entered with their appropriate age division Open and 4-H will be placed together​ If age divisions are combined they will still be placed separately Novice riders are only separated out at performance shows and will only receive danish ribbons. Novice riders compete with their age level in Gaming, Dressage (intro A&B only), Jumping (ground poles only), and Cart/In Hand. ​ BEFORE THE SHOW Be sure to sign up before the deadline. If you don't know what a class is, ask Cost is $65 for the entire day If your an open rider, be sure to bring the non 4-H release Check out the parking info it's a big facility Individual classes: if you only want to enter a couple or show an additional horse, classes are $15 each Patterns will be posted on this page the Thursday prior to the show at 5pm ​ AT THE SHOW You can haul in Friday evening after 5pm Gates open at 6am Gates close for drive in and unload at 7:30 sharp Check in at office from 7:30-8 Judges meeting at 7:45 both days , classes will immediately follow EVERYONE wears a helmet when in a cart or mounted If your entered in Trail get it done as soon as you have time, don't wait, it closes around lunch time. ​​ Medals attempts must be signed up and paid for prior to attempting the medal. Medals are only available to kids enrolled in 4-H​ Trail classes are drop in and start right after Showmanship ​ VOLUNTEERING All of us are volunteers, we need everyone's help to put on a show, even if it's only a class here and there. You'll select a job team when you sign up for the show on Eventbrite You will receive an email from the secretary a day or two before the show. There will be a Sign Up Genius link in the email where you will choose the classes you will be volunteering during. The sign up will also tell you how many classes to sign up for. ​ Help with Ring Steward and In Gate are the most important. Both of which are great places to watch your kid. We also may need an announcer and runner. Not sure how to do it? We're here to help. Here is info on jobs: In Gate/Ribbons Ring Steward Announcer Time Keeper Rakers: we have people rake the dirt during gaming events to keep the ground safe and level ​ PARKING VERY IMPORTANT - Please click on the 'Parking Map' above detailing the way to drive in a nd out of the fairgrounds. We will be parking in the South parking lot, next to Camperville. You will be allowed to bring in your trailers/horses and unload, prior to 7:30am. Everyone will enter and exit in the same direction. Please move forward, so others can park behind you and quickly unload your horse and tack and move your trailer to the South Parking Lot. Come back to trek your dtuff to your stall after parking your trailer. No visiting. Trailers can NOT be left on the fairgrounds. You are welcome to tie your horse to your trailer, if you don't want to use a stall. Please bring a pitch fork, dust pan/shovel and broom to clean out your stall and/or around your trailer. Wheelbarrows will be available. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE ON THE GRASS. The fairgrounds has a hefty fine of $350 for driving/parking on the grass. ​ STALLS Horses are welcome to use a stall for the day or weekend . Gates will open at 5pm on Friday. If your horse stays over night you MUST put your contact info on their stall. There are no additional fees to use the stalls. There is no bedding available, so you can go without or bring your own. However, there is a $50 fee if you leave witho ut cleaning your stall. Please do your part and clean your stall, so we can continue to offer these shows at a reasonable price. DO NOT DUMP DIRTY BEDDING IN THE BEDDING STORAGE BIN ON THE SIDE OF THE BARN, ONLY IN THE CORNER UP AGAINST THE CYCLONE FENCE IN THE BLOCKS OFF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE BARN. Look at the "bedding dump map" at the top of this page. You are welcome to tie to your trailer, if you prefe r . If you use a stall you MUST complete the form below and attach it to your stall. Please leave it attached to the stall when you leave. DO NOT DUMP manure in the bedding storage bin that is on the North East corner of the barn. The manure dump area will be marked. ​ FACILITY We are very lucky to be able to use the Expo facility at a very low cost. So we want to make sure we leave things as we found them , or better . Help us to maintain our great relationship with the Expo! All the garbage picked up Clean stalls out completely after use Pick up horse poop in gravel areas Clean up around your trailer in the parking lot Regarding BOTH Shows Performance Show Patterns Medals for all are: Showmanship Senior & Adult Intermediate Junior Novice Trail - Gold Trail - Silver Trail -Bronze Trail -Senior/Adult Intermediate Junior & Green Horse Novice & In Hand Reining Gaming Show Patterns Showmanship Medals are: Showmanship Senior & Adult Showmanship Intermediate Showmanship Junior Volunteering Patterns

King County 4-H Horse Program Calendar 4-H families, join the program Remind to get up to date communications: Text @kc4hhorse to 81010 ENROLL FOR THE 2023-2024 4-H YEAR YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH STEPS 1 & 2 Register for the 4-H program #1 Horse Program Enrollment Packet #2 Interested in Joining? Click Here Upcoming Events "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." -Winston Churchill Quick Links THE King County Rule Book Need to know what to wear, what your horse needs, how events run? Check this book out! Medals Book Our Medals Program Rule and Pattern book Horse Certificates To complete a horse certificate for a new horse or if your a new member. You only need to complete this once for each of your horses. Comments This page has Judge's comments and time sheets from all the 4-H shows this season Rider Numbers Click on this link to see the list of rider's permanent numbers by club King County Fair Get all the info on exhibiting your horse at our State Qualifying Event Medals Stats Medals qualifications and medals earned for all disciplines State Fair All the info for the competing at the State 4-H Fair in Puyallup Horse Shows Get all the info for our upcoming horse shows New Members New members are our future! This page has lots of helpful info. Upcoming events Upcoming Events for 2023-24 click here to check out the complete calendar --March 14, 2024 Gaming Judges Clinic location: Green River Saddle Club (want to learn how to judge gaming events?) --April 6 & 7 Equus Festival Enumclaw Expo Center (stay tuned for more info) --April 13 Performance Show Enumclaw Expo --April 14 Gaming Show Enumclaw Expo --May 4 Performance Show Enumclaw Expo --May 5 Gaming Show Enumclaw Expo --June 8 Performance Show Enumclaw Expo --June 9 Gaming Show Enumclaw Expo --June 22 Vashon Rock Riders Performance Show Paradise Ridge Vashon Island --June 23 Vashon Rock Riders Dressage Show Paradise Ridge Vashon Island --June 29 Performance Show Enumclaw Expo RAIN OUT DATE --June 30 Gaming Show Enumclaw Expo RAIN OUT DATE Join Us The premier youth development program Find a Club HELP FOR NEW MEMBERS Are you new to the program? Click below to get lots of great info. click here EDUCATIONAL EVENTS Interested in more to do? We offer LOTS of other events and ways to compete with and without a horse. click here purchase We often offer merchandise or ways to easily pay for events click here flo A reference for leaders click here LINKS Links to lots of other horse related websites. click here

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Calendar 2021-2022 October New 4H year begins! Find a club & join or register November December January February March 5th: Performance Horse Show Location: Enumclaw Expo Center 26th/27th: Equus Location: Enumclaw Expo Center 27th: Judging Location Enumclaw Expo Center ​ April 9th: Performance Horse Show Location: Enumclaw Expo Center 10th: Gaming Show Location: Enumclaw Expo Center May June 4th: Leaders Performance Horse Show Location: Enumclaw Expo Center 5th: Leaders Gaming Show Location: Enumclaw Expo Center July 7th -10th: King County 4H Horse Show Location: Enumclaw Expo Center August September