2006 MONTGOMERY COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOW SCHEDULE 4-H CENTER Route 113 CREAMERY, PA Last updated: February 27, 2006

Note: ALL horses & ponies over six months of age MUST show proof of current negative EIA status and current rabies inoculation for ALL PA Horse Shows and Events. EIA Tests must be dated within 12 months of the show or event.

For more information on the 4-H Horse Program, call 610-489-4315. The 4-H Clubs are open to all boys and girls between the ages of 8 to 18 as of 1/1/06 who want to learn about horses. There are performance horse, horse science, model horse and horse production projects available. Ownership of a horse is not mandatory in order to join 4-H. 4-H is part of the youth development program of the Penn State Cooperative Extension system.

Location
Most shows will be held at the Montgomery County 4-H Center located on Route 113 (one mile south of Route 73) near Skippack. For Directions to the 4-H Center, call the 4-H office at
610-489-4315 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or click here.

Please call the "contact number" directly for a prize list for the individual shows.
Shows will be run in accordance and under the 2006 4-H Horse Show Rules.

REMEMBER:

• No alcoholic beverages or drugs are permitted on the grounds.
• According to our insurance dictates, all riders must be at least 8 years old as of the show date to ride and/or compete. However, to be an official member and have points count toward year end awards, youth must be 8 years old as of 1/1/06 to qualify.

Horse News
PA Dept of Agriculture requires any rabies inoculations to be done by a licensed veterinarian in order to be valid. All horse and ponies over six months of age entered in 4-H shows or events must be inoculated for rabies at least 30 days prior to the event if this is the animal's initial inoculation. All horses must have current rabies vaccination and re-vaccination is required annually.
A copy of negative EIA status must be shown when you enter, bring a copy to the entry booth for all open shows. Leave a copy of the rabies inoculation at the entry booth.

Helmet Safety:
In 4-H sponsored horse shows and activities, all participants 18 years of age or younger and all 4-H members regardless of age are required to wear ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear intended for equestrian use while riding or driving anywhere on the competition or activity grounds. A copy of the entire 4-H Protective Headgear Rule is available from the Montgomery County Cooperative Extension; 610-489-4315.

A new Acknowledgement of Risk release MUST be completed and turned in with entries from ALL non-4-H participants, youth and adults. 4-H members MUST have their forms on file in the Extension office. NO particpation will be allowed without the required forms!

Please clean up your own trash and manure. Do not leave it lying there for someone else to pick it up! Parking for trailers/vans is up on the hill. Please DO NOT park on the lower lots behind the
4-H Center Building.

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