Wednesday July 16th: Vet check (morning - time TBD)
Thursday, July 11th: Events TBD
Friday, July 12th: Events TBD
Saturday, July 19th: Events TBD - out of arena by 2pm for Rough Stock Rodeo set up
Sunday, July 20th: Kick the Dust Up Barrel Race - 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 guests of the 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
- 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 17th to Sunday July 20th. Please see the link above to order tickets. Prices are different for 4-H members than the public.

FAIR CLOTHING

Deadline to order is TBD

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 Brigette Schaffarzick at 206-240-0432, 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 the English tack on
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 stuff
Then you get back on your horse and finish the rail class English

OPEN CLASS

We are welcoming Open Class youth to participate in the King County Fair Equine Exhibit.
Open class opportunities: Performance, Dressage, Driving, Gaming, Reining
If you want to be stalled next to one of your 4-H friends please email Lori Glasgow
- Lori's email: lori75@outlook.com
Showmanship is mandatory for 4H riders and optional for open riders
Open class is also eligible for Premium Points
Fees are the same for 4-H and Open
Open class riders will have to follow all 4-H rules
Open class will be placed in appropriate age divisions (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
Open class entries are not eligible for:
- State Fair qualification
- Medals qualification
- 4-H Championship banners

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 horses 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:
- Drive all the way down to the "Big Oak" and pull in
- Park your trailer South of the "Big Oak"
- Unload your horse
- EVERY horse must go through Vet Check to enter the fair
- Remove all blankets, wraps, sleezies and such off your horse.
- You must wear boots and a helmet
- Check in at Vet Check by the light post, there might be a line
- 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
- Once we have a group cleared mounted escorts will walk you into the barn
- There will be Tack Tractors towing flat beds driving around the trailers for parents to load up all your tack
  - The Tack Tractor will take you all the way to the barn
No horses in Camperville
NO PRIVATE VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED TO DRIVE TO THE BARN TO UNLOAD

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)
See the barn map for the location of the bedding storage and manure dumpster
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, there will be a signup outside the office
- 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 the first night (before or after the welcome meeting. DO NOT wait till right before the 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
- Do not ask the office when these will be posted
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
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 (don't fall in)
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, 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 whenever riding, driving or trail in hand
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" this 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! Enjoy the event and help make the horse barn a nice place to visit

Helpful Links