4-H Gymkhana

General Information

· The show begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 16th.

· Exhibitors may begin arriving at 7 a.m.

· All exhibitors who are trailering in for the day must park by the VSF Horse Arena.

o Please use the Route 7 entrance to the fairgrounds.

· Premiums will be paid to enrolled 4-H youth with Equine Approval Forms for all classes.

· Questions can be directed to Kristen McLaughlin, 4-H Horse Department Head, at (802) 353-1765 or kmclaughlin@imeinc.com.

Rules & Regulations

· All riders, regardless of age, are required to wear ASTM/SEI approved helmets when mounted at events sponsored by 4-H.

o More information can be found here:

https://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/media/adultnon4hmemberh elmetwaiver-1updated2019.pdf

· The gymkhana will be run in accordance with the New England 4-H Horse Show Rules and Guidelines.

o A PDF of the document can be found here:

https://legacy.drup2.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/4-H-and-Youth/projects/equine/2024_NE_4-H_Horse_Rulebook_for_Posting_1.pdf

· Proof of a negative Coggins test and a rabies vaccination is required to exhibit in the gymkhana; please include copies of these certificates with your registration form.

· Gymkhana management reserves the right to combine and/or cancel any classes for lack of entries.

· Horses must be kept at a walk outside of the VSF Horse Arena and designated schooling area.

· Schooling at more than a walk must be done in the designated area only.

· No refunds will be issued for the gymkhana. All proceeds go to the Rutland County 4-H Foundation for the benefit of 4-H programming for local 4-H youth.