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Contents
MEMBERSHIP ................................................................................................................................................ 6
ENROLLMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 6
PARTICIPATION ............................................................................................................................................. 6
FEES ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
PARTICIPATION FEE ....................................................................................................................................... 7
INSURANCE ................................................................................................................................................... 7
PUBLICATIONS............................................................................................................................................... 7
RECORD BOOKS ............................................................................................................................................. 7
COUNTY MEDALS/JUNIOR CERTIFICATES/ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ............................................................ 7
4-H LEADERS ................................................................................................................................................. 8
BYLAWS OF HOOD RIVER COUNTY 4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION .................................................................. 8
HOOD RIVER COUNTY 4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION FINACIALS................................................................... 10
HOOD RIVER COUNTY 4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE .................................................................... 11
PROJECT SPECIFIC LEADER MEETINGS ........................................................................................................ 11
CLUB FUNDS AND ASSETS ........................................................................................................................... 11
FAIR ELIGIBILITY .......................................................................................................................................... 12
FAIR CAMPING POLICY ................................................................................................................................ 13
FAIR SUPERINTENDENT DUTIES .................................................................................................................. 13
4-H HORSE SUPERINTENDENT DUTIES ........................................................................................................ 15
4-H BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT DUTIES ................................................................................................... 17
GENERAL 4-H RULES REGARDING FAIR ....................................................................................................... 18
PROTEST MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ....................................................................................................... 19
OREGON FAIRS ASSOCIATION ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY .......................................................................... 19
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K-3 CLOVERBUD EXHIBITS ........................................................................................................................... 20
PRESENTATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 20
RECORD BOOKS AND MEMORY BOOKS ...................................................................................................... 21
WINDOW DISPLAY....................................................................................................................................... 21
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TEXTILES FOR ALL ........................................................................................................................................ 22
MY FAVORITE OUTFIT ................................................................................................................................. 22
WEARABLE ART ........................................................................................................................................... 22
ART FOR ALL ................................................................................................................................................ 22
HANDCRAFTS & HOBBIES............................................................................................................................ 22
FROM TRASH TO TREASURES HANDCRAFTS ............................................................................................... 22
TRASH TO TREASURES REMODELED GARMENTS........................................................................................ 23
FOODS FOR ALL ........................................................................................................................................... 23
MICROWAVE CONTEST ............................................................................................................................... 23
TABLE DECORATING CLASS ......................................................................................................................... 23
VIDEOGRAPHY............................................................................................................................................. 24
4-H BANNER CONTEST ................................................................................................................................ 24
EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS ............................................................................................................................. 24
COMMUNITY PRIDE EDUCATIONAL CLUB DISPLAY .................................................................................... 25
4-H FASHION REVUE ................................................................................................................................... 25
HOME ECONOMIC CONTESTS ..................................................................................................................... 25
HOME ECONOMICS EXHIBITS ..................................................................................................................... 26
CHILD DEVELOPMENT (COUNTY ONLY) ...................................................................................................... 26
CLOTHING & SEWING.................................................................................................................................. 26
SEWING SKILLS NOTEBOOK (COUNTY ONLY EXHIBIT) ................................................................................ 27
KNITTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
CROCHETING ............................................................................................................................................... 27
FOOD AND NUTRITION ............................................................................................................................... 28
FOOD PRESERVATION ................................................................................................................................. 28
ART .............................................................................................................................................................. 28
CAST CERAMICS .......................................................................................................................................... 29
PHOTOGRAPHY ........................................................................................................................................... 29
FIBER ARTS .................................................................................................................................................. 30
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LEATHERCRAFT............................................................................................................................................ 31
HOME ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................................ 31
4-H SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS ...................................................................... 31
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4-H NATURAL SCIENCES .............................................................................................................................. 32
AQUATIC ECOLOGY & SPORTS FISHING ...................................................................................................... 32
ENTOMOLOGY............................................................................................................................................. 35
FORESTRY .................................................................................................................................................... 35
GEOLOGY..................................................................................................................................................... 36
MARINE SCIENCE......................................................................................................................................... 37
4-H HORTICULTURE..................................................................................................................................... 37
CONTAINER GARDENING ............................................................................................................................ 39
4-H LIVESTOCK RULES ................................................................................................................................. 40
MARKET ANIMAL POLICY ............................................................................................................................ 42
MARKET ANIMAL REPLACEMENT POLICY ................................................................................................... 42
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION ALL LIVESTOCK ........................................................................ 43
MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER ................................................................................................................. 43
HORSES........................................................................................................................................................ 43
DOGS ........................................................................................................................................................... 43
SUPREME CHAMPION BREEDING MARKET PROJECT.................................................................................. 44
SUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY GOAT AWARD .............................................................................................. 44
4-H VETERINARY SCIENCE (COUNTY ONLY) ................................................................................................ 44
4-H & FFA MARKET ANIMAL AUCTION ....................................................................................................... 44
BEEF CATTLE ................................................................................................................................................ 46
DAIRY CATTLE .............................................................................................................................................. 46
GOATS ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
PYGMY GOATS ............................................................................................................................................ 46
SHEEP .......................................................................................................................................................... 46
WOOL AND MOHAIR ................................................................................................................................... 46
SWINE.......................................................................................................................................................... 46
LLAMAS & ALPACAS .................................................................................................................................... 47
RABBITS ....................................................................................................................................................... 47
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MARKET RABBITS ........................................................................................................................................ 47
RABBIT PELTS AND TANNED PRODUCTS ..................................................................................................... 47
POULTRY ..................................................................................................................................................... 47
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CAVIES ......................................................................................................................................................... 48
PETS............................................................................................................................................................. 48
DOGS ........................................................................................................................................................... 49
HORSES........................................................................................................................................................ 49
4-H & FFA LARGE LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST ....................................................................................... 56
SHOWMANSHIP .......................................................................................................................................... 56
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HERDSMANSHIP .......................................................................................................................................... 57
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Oregon State University Extension offers educational programs, activities, and materials-without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, martial status, disability, and
disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status-as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 4-H, being a Oregon State
University Extension program, is open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability,
economic status, or geographic location.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is defined as enrollment in an organized, local 4-H unit, and is open to all youth in
K-3 (Cloverbuds) and 4th-12th grade.
Exceptions:
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A 4-H member cannot be enrolled in the same project in more than one county (or
state) at the same time.
 If a member is enrolled in different projects in more than one county (or state),
written documentation of the enrollment must be on file in each affected Extension
Office.
Individuals may enroll as independents with prior approval of the agent, in partnership with the
leaders association. “Independents” are youth who enroll in 4-H as an individual under the
supervision of a parent or a 4-H leader, because enrollment in a 4-H group is not a satisfactory
option.
ENROLLMENT
Enrollment is the act of signing up youth in an organized local 4-H unit. Members are
considered enrolled only when all required, completed forms and fees are turned in to the Hood
River County Extension Office.
The 4-H program year runs from October 1 to September 30.
By February 1 of each year, those members who were enrolled the previous program year and
who have not re-enrolled for the current program year will be dropped from the 4-H program
and mailing list. A late fee of $5 will be applied for enrollments turned in after February 1st for
returning members.
New clubs and/or new members must have their enrollments in by June 1st. Final 4-H project
enrollment and correction sheets are due in the Extension Office by June 1st.
PARTICIPATION
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Attendance and participation in 4-H meetings and activities is strongly encouraged. The Hood
River County Leaders Association recommends a minimum of ten 4-H activities including club
meetings, workshops, and county wide events each year.
If a club chooses to enforce the minimum number of 4-H Activities that their members
participate in there is a form available at the OSU Extension Office to be filled out and signed by
each club and their members. Should you fail to meet this, you will not be eligible to participate
at fair.
FEES
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All members enrolled in organized 4-H clubs pay a club fee for each club membership, annual
insurance premium fee, and a 4-H participation fee. The amount is determined by the Hood
River County Extension Office in collaboration with the Leaders Association and OSU State 4-H.
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Other charges may be assessed for specific programs. Clubs may charge members dues to be
used for specific purposes within the club.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Oregon State University Extension assesses a yearly 4-H participation fee which is included in the
annual fee total. All enrollment fees are turned over to the Leaders Association. Hood River
County Extension invoices the Leaders Association throughout the year for the OSU participation
fee as required.
INSURANCE
The Hood River County Leaders’ Association pays the total premium amount for all members
and leaders activity insurance. By October 1st of each year, the County Extension Office
completes the application form based on the previous year’s enrollment and mails the
appropriate insurance forms to the Leaders’ Association Treasurer to make payment.
The OSU Extension Office will oversee purchasing additional insurance to cover county wide
events including Napa Days.
PUBLICATIONS
Publications are available for those enrolled in various projects and may be assessed a charge.
Please note that youth are not enrolled in a project until enrollment forms listing projects and
appropriate fees are received in the Extension Office.
RECORD BOOKS/memory
Keeping a 4-H Record Book is not required for all projects but is strongly encouraged. Records
must be kept including project record, feed and growth, and health records as required by
animal science projects. Record Book Guidelines are available in print form in the Extension
Office and posted on the Hood River County Extension website.
Record books submitted for contests are due on specific dates as indicated in the 4-H
Newsletter, Hood River County Extension 4-H website or direct correspondence. Any Record
Book submitted for competition and/or judging must contain current forms and be signed by
the leader.
COUNTY MEDALS/JUNIOR CERTIFICATES/ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
County medal recipients must have completed 7th grade or higher. Junior County Certificate
recipients must have completed 4th, 5th, or 6th grade.
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To be eligible for County Medals and Junior Certificates, 4-H members must have submitted
their Record Book for judging at County Fair. Those nominated for further consideration must
then submit their Record Book to the Awards and Recognition Committee by the designated due
date for final evaluation. If market checks have not been received by record closing enclose a
letter with your record book stating that you were unable to close out your records as you have
not yet received your market animal check.
Achievement Awards are for 4-H members who have completed the 4th -12th grade and are
enrolled in projects such as soccer or robotics where keeping a Record Book is not a regular part
of their project program. For award consideration, members must complete the Achievement
Award Application Form and submit it to the Awards and Recognition Committee by the
designated due date.
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Awards and Medals are awarded at the annual Fall Recognition Social for the previous 4-H
year.4-H LEADERS
Adult volunteers leading a community club are required to submit a Volunteer Service
Application with three personal references and pass a background check per OSU State 4-H
requirements. Final approval of a 4-H leader will be granted when all of the following are
completed:
1.
2.
3.
4.
receipt and review of volunteer application
return receipt of three personal references
club enrollment form is turned in to the Extension Office
completion of New Leader Training
Adult Short-Term Volunteers and/or 4-H Special Events Volunteers are under the supervision of
the 4-H Extension Agent or 4-H Program Assistant and are required to fill out and sign the ShortTerm Volunteer Agreement before each short-term program or special event.
Junior leaders must be enrolled in 4-H, must be in the 7th grade or higher, and must assist in
an organized club but not necessarily the one in which they are a member. Teen Leaders must
have completed the 9th grade and must be interested in organizing, planning for, and teaching
younger youth in a 4-H club.
Every livestock and Small Animal Club must have a leader or parent as a member of the 4-H/FFA
Auction Committee.
BYLAWS OF HOOD RIVER COUNTY 4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION
(AN OREGON NON-PROFIT CORPORATION)
Article I
Section 1
Name and Seal
The Names of this corporation shall be the Hood River County 4-H Leaders Association,
hereinafter called the Association.
Article II
Section 1
Membership
Membership
Membership is open to any and all individuals both within and outside of active 4-H
participation who request membership.
All persons regardless of age, sex, race, color, handicap or national origin are eligible for
membership provided they reside within Hood River County. Membership shall be
granted upon written request. Upon board approval, membership may be granted to
non-county residents.
There shall be no classification of membership. 4-H club members, 4-H club leaders and
all persons outside 4-H requesting membership shall be classed as Association
members.
Dues and Assessments
No member shall be liable for any dues or assessments. Members may voluntarily
contribute funds and other items of value to the association.
Voting Rights
All association members present at the annual meeting shall have the right to cast one
vote for election to the Board of Director for all business the Board presents at the
meeting. The right to vote applies to all other full association meetings duly called by
the board of directors.
Section 2
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Article III
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Article IV
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
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Section 6
Section 7
Meeting of Members
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the association shall be held during the month of September at a
time most convenient to a majority of the members.
Other Meetings
Other quarterly meetings of the association will be held during the months January,
April and July. Notice will be given to the membership no less than seven (7) days prior
to any meeting. Additional meetings of the Association may be called by the Association
officers.
Quorum
The members present shall constitute a quorum of all duly authorized meetings.
Organizational Structure
Election at Annual Meeting
The officers and Board of Directors will be elected at the annual meeting by a majority
of voting members present.
Election of Officers
Officers of the Association shall be president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.
Officers shall be elected by the association at the annual meeting. Term of office shall
begin immediately following the annual meeting. President, vice president, secretary
and treasurer shall be elected for one year terms from among association membership.
Duties of Officers
The President shall preside as association meetings. The vice president shall preside in
the absence of the president.
Upon the death, resignation or removal of the president, the vice president shall
succeed to the office of the president. The association shall then select an acting vice
president from among its own members by a majority vote to fill the unexpired term of
office of vice president.
The secretary shall keep a written record of all meetings and provide the necessary
correspondence for business as an association.
The treasurer shall be responsible for accounting for all association funds to be certified
by an annual audit. The annual audit will be conducted by the president, a past
president and one other Association member to be appointed by the president.
Number of Directors
The board of directors will consist of 6 members and the 4 elected officers
Term of Office
The terms of office for the board of Directors shall be three years. Terms shall be
staggered with two terms ending each year. The initial association board of directors
shall be elected at the first meeting. The board shall determine which directors will
begin with one, two, and three year terms. Directors not about to complete their terms
shall be replaced at the next association quarterly meeting with new directors elected to
the remainder of the unexpired term.
Geographic and Program representation
An attempt will be made to obtain geographic and program representation on the board
of directors.
Meetings
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Section 8
Section 9
The board of Directors shall meet quarterly in conjunction with the association’s
meetings. A meeting notice shall be given no less than seven (7) days prior to the
meeting.
A quorum will constitute the members present at all authorized Board of Director’s
meetings
Duties
The officers and Board of Directors shall coordinate the business of the Association. All
action shall be reported to Association members via minutes mailed directly to them.
Committees
The officers and Board of Directors may appoint any committees or advisory group they
choose. Committee or advisory group membership is not limited to persons who are
members of the association.
Article V Amendments of Bylaws
The bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of those present at any
association meeting. Such a vote must be preceded by written notification at least thirty
(30) days prior to the vote.
Article VI Immunity of Members
Neither the members, officers, nor the Board of Directors of the Association shall be
personally liable for any of the debts, liabilities or obligations of the association.
Article VII Rule of Order
Roberts Rule of Order shall govern in all meetings of the association with the exception
that a majority vote of those present at any meeting shall be considered sufficient to
conduct business.
Article VIII Accounting
Section 1 Fiscal Year
The annual accounting period of the corporation will be on a fiscal year basis. The fiscal
year will begin on October 1 and end on September 30 of the following year.
Section 2 Disposition of Funds
In case of dissolution of the corporation, all funds not specifically earmarked for
approved expenditures will be given to the Oregon 4-H Foundation Incorporated, a
nonprofit organization, for the good of the 4-H program in the state of Oregon.
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HOOD RIVER COUNTY 4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION FINACIALS
1. Financial Statement
$195.46 on hand January 23, 1981 after paying Incorporation fees. This is on the old 4-H leaders
Account to be donated to the Association.
2. Sources of Income
a. Donation from business firms, individuals, 4-H Clubs, Service Clubs and Farm
Organizations.
b. Earnings from services by individual 4-H members, Services by 4-H clubs and Services by
4-H Leaders.
c. Gratuities from Wills and Estates
3. Uses of Income
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a. Scholarships for youth to state 4-H programs, for youth 4-H Camping programs,
conferences, ect.
b. If three or more 4-H members are attending 4-H Summer Conference the 4-H Leaders
Association will pay the full amount for the chaperone’s registration.
c. Training programs for youth and/or adult leaders of youth i.e. rental supplies, per diem
for guest instructors, per diem and fees for sessions out of county, ect.
d. Purchase equipment used and needed by county 4-H Clubs for educational purposes i.e.
special tools, projects, ect.
e. Support special 4-H program- i.e. County Fair, tours, camps, exchanges with other state,
ect.
f. Support community services and educational efforts by county 4-H clubs i.e. accept,
hold, and distribute money from individual 4-H clubs for their community service and
educational projects. Serve as agent where several clubs are involved or when a special
committee is set up to serve as agent for special functions.
g. Pay expenses necessary for support committees to function i.e. data collection.
HOOD RIVER COUNTY 4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE
Purposes
1. To support the Hood River County 4-H club program as administered by the Hood River County
Extension office and Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.
2. To conduct special educational programs for the benefit of Hood River County youth and/or
adults in the form of training to better serve youth.
3. To accept, hold, and distribute money donated and/or earned expressly for youth educational
activities, youth training, adult training to serve youth, community service activities involving
youth, and other funds supporting the county 4-H program.
4. To support individual 4-H clubs in their educational and community service activities.
5. To organize and sustain special support committees pertaining to
a. Program planning
b. Program evaluation
c. Affirmative action
d. Fund Raising to support association programs
e. Special programs
PROJECT SPECIFIC LEADER MEETINGS
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Project area leaders meetings are open to all leaders, all leaders are encouraged to attend and
have the right to vote on issues and decisions that come before the leaders group. The project
area leaders groups are:
o Large Animal Leaders
o Small Animal and Dog Leaders
o Horse Leaders
o Home Economics, K-3, Art, Gardening
Meetings will take place in the months of September, November, January, February, April, June,
and July.
CLUB FUNDS AND ASSETS
Organized clubs in the 4-H program are authorized to open a club bank account by first
completing the Oregon 4-H Youth Development Program Financial Authorization Form available
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at the County Extension Office. The form will be signed by the Extension Agent or 4-H Program
Assistant.
 Bank accounts are the responsibility of the club who will order and pay for check
printing, pay all applicable fees including monthly or overdraft fees, and are responsible
for balancing and closing the account.
 All monthly statements will be mailed from the institution to the Hood River County
Extension Office where they will be copied, the copy kept on file, and original mailed to
the club leader.
 The 4-H Leaders Association and Hood River County Extension Office will not be held
liable for any misuse, overdrafts, or fees owed.
All community clubs and Leader Associations that maintain a bank account or have funds on
hand in a treasury at the end of each 4-H year must report that amount to the Hood River
County Extension Office on the Annual Financial Report due in December for the previous 4-H
program year.
Each club that holds and maintains material assets must report that inventory at the end of each
4-H year to the Hood River County Extension Office on the Annual Financial Report due in
December for the previous 4-H program year.
Fund Raising – All 4-H clubs must file a Fund Raising Intent Form with the County Extension
Office before conducting any fund raising activity. The form requires clubs to state the purpose
of the event (what the funds will be used for) and where the activity will take place.
When a 4-H club dissolves, all property and funds must return to the Hood River County 4-H
program.
FAIR ELIGIBILITY
County Fair eligibility is open to 4-H club members enrolled by June 1st who meet the
requirements for project entry. It is recommended that 4-H members participate in a minimum
of ten 4-H activities before attending county fair.
Exceptions:
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Youth coming to live with a non-custodial parent or relative for the summer will be
eligible to participate in County Fair/State Fair activities.
Youth whose primary County of residence is not Hood River County are eligible to
continue to participate in the Hood River County Fair if they were enrolled in the
Hood River County 4-H program prior to September 1st of the current 4-H year.
Other youth not meeting the above eligibility criteria may petition the Hood River
County 4-H Leaders Association for permission to participate in the Hood River
County Fair.
State Fair eligibility is open to those members participating in county fair who meet county
eligibility requirements and as directed by the Oregon State 4-H Office rules found in the State
Fair contest book, 4-H sections.
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FAIR CAMPING POLICY
Club Spots for trailer placement will be drawn at the spring 4-H Leaders Association Meeting in
April. If a club wants to be in the drawing they must have a representative present at this meeting.
Only clubs whose members are eligible to stay overnight at fair will be allowed to participate in the
drawing. To be eligible to camp at fair clubs must meet the following guidelines:
o Have a 4-H or FFA members in 4th to 12th grade that is exhibiting animals.
o Members must occupy their campsite during the night at fair.
o Have a responsible adult over the age of 21 staying at the camp site.
o The exact number of trailers coming to fair must be turned in by the night of the lottery
The drawing will be in the form of a lottery, with an alteration of horse and livestock clubs. The
first horse draw will be the Horse Leaders Area, which consists of one leader trailer (with 4-H
members at fair) from each club.
Clubs which have 4-H/FFA youth exhibiting large and small livestock or horses at fair may have
their names placed in the trailer draw. If for some reason the club does not have any exhibitors at
the fair, then the club will forfeit their placement. Camping at the county fair is only for the benefit
of members exhibiting at county fair.
4-H Leaders and FFA Advisors that have club members exhibiting large and small livestock or
horses at fair may camp with their club. If a leader is assisting at fair but does not have any
members exhibiting animals at fair, they are not eligible to camp.
The spaces are all 14 feet wide. If a trailer is over 30 feet long it will have to be placed on Summit
Road. There are no exceptions.
All Camping application must be turned in by the due date and final time. No application will be
considered if turned in after the final entry time. Each applicant will be assigned a camping spot
based on the lottery draw and a first come first serve basis.
Each trailer should have the family name and club name on the front of the trailer throughout fair.
FAIR SUPERINTENDENT DUTIES
There will be superintendent for each species of animal and the indoor exhibits. Beef, Swine,
Sheep, Goat, Llama, Rabbit, Poultry, Cavy, & Dog.
Beef, Swine, Sheep, & Goat Superintendents should be available to help with Large Animal PreFair.
Rabbit, Cavy and Poultry Superintendents should be available to help with Small Animal Pre-Fair.
Superintendents will retag an animal if the tag is lost with a new number from the Extension
Office. The Extension Office must be informed when a retagging of an animal has been done.
The superintendent will be the contact person for 4-H’ers with questions about their animal.
Small Animal Superintendents will be the judges for the K-3 Small Animal show and the Pet
show at Fair.
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Before Fair:
o Contact a 4-H Ambassador or older 4-H member to read commentaries.
o Contact any individual you need to help with the show, i.e.: help with pig boards, assist
with clerking, herdsmanship judges, help line up animals for show entry.
o Check to see if all equipment needed is available, i.e.: pig boards.
o Help with set-up day, make sure the area is ready for the animals to come into fair.
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Entry Day:
o Check in all breeding and market animals. Check Fairbook for entry times.
o Check clerk sheets to determine if all animals are listed
o Help 4-H’ers get settled into the pen area. Be available to answer questions.
o Keep eye on animals to make sure none are getting sick.
o Collect Supreme Female Champion information from 4-H’ers
Before the Show:
o Redo the clerk sheets:
o Break classes by weight
o Large classes need to be broken down
o Post clerk sheets no later than 7:00 am the day of the show, preferably the day/evening
before the show.
o Determine which classes will go first and post the time schedule.
Each Day of Fair:
o Keep eye on animals to make sure there are no problems.
o Conduct Herdsmanship 2-3 times a day
o Turn in daily totals to Herdsmanship Chair
o Post ribbons for Herdsmanship and leave evaluation sheet for leader
o Complete last herdsmanship judging by 11:00 am on Saturday, turn in herdsmanship
totals to chair by 12:00 noon if possible.
Day of the Show:
o Review show schedule with the judge.
o Review placing with the judge:
o Danish System of placing (blue, red, white)
o White Ribbons are not to sell, make sure judges know
o Organize the 4-H member talk with judge before the show
o Organize the commentaries
o Announce when the show will be starting about 10-15 minutes before show
o Make sure you have the ribbons needed and who will be handing out the ribbons, if not
the judge.
o Make sure the judge has plenty of water/pop
o Start show as close on time as possible
o Complete clerk sheets. Mark champions, reserve champions and grand champions on
the clerk sheets and on the special green sheet in the front of your clerk book. Be sure
to mark 1st Blue, 2nd Blue, etc. in each class.
o Turn in clerk sheets at completion of show to 4-H Fair Office, ASAP after the show. This
is especially important on Friday.
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Auction Day:
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All Livestock/Small Animal Superintendents need to be available to organize their
animals and 4-H members during the auction time. This includes making sure they have
their animals and are getting them to the auction ring at the appropriate time.
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At End of Fair:
o
o
o
o
Make sure all animals get picked up
Help with clean-up or assign someone to be responsible for this area
Check all pens to make sure they are clean.
If pens are not clean to specifications, contact leader or identify whose pen it is and
determine if a fine will be assessed.
o Pen will still need to be cleaned
o Report to Bryan Bozarth- Auction Chair and/or Extension Office, if a fine needs to be
assessed.
o Help take pens apart and tarp down.
o Be there for people who have questions and to support 4-H’ers that have to leave their
market animals.
If problems arise, keep the Extension agent aware of the situation.
Try to keep calm and remember the purpose of fair is to make it a fun and enjoyable experience
for everyone.
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Before Fair:
The Horse Superintendent needs to attend the Horse Leaders Meetings and be available for
questions from 4-H members and leaders throughout the year.
Work with leaders to assure that you have needed help at 4-H fair to include:
o Ring steward
o Gate person
o Announcer
o Clerk
o Herdsmanship Judge
o Clerk
Check that all equipment is requested and/or available, such as:
o Speaker System
o Table
o Chairs
o Gaming equipment-supplies
o Arrange to have the Shade Cloth over bleachers to be put
Check on arrangement for arena work-up before and during shows
Make sure each event has a chair:
o Trail Class
o Ranch Horse
o Gaming Classes
o Friday Game Day
o Saturday’s Open Show
Entry Day:
Introduce self to the veterinarian so he knows you are superintend
Help 4-H’ers get settled into stall area.
Be available to answer questions
Work with clerk to check and see if all animals are listed on the clerk sheets and in correct
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Watch for safety issues
Each Show Day:
Determine which classes will go first and post/announce schedule
Run the Pre-Show meetings
Make sure you have copies of the patterns for each of the kids (do they need to be posted
ahead of time?)
Make sure arena is ready
Confirm Herdsmanship is being conducted 2 to3 times daily and ribbons being posted with
explanation cards
Be available before and after show to answer questions
Work with leaders if problems arise.
Watch for safety issues
Show Event:
Review schedule with judge and any special request
Keep track of schedule and may need to make adjustments if conflicts with other shows,
standing rule is we work together for the benefit of the 4-H member.
Review ribbon placing with judge
Danish system of placing (blue, red, white)
Review Champion and Grand Champion selection with judge
Review trophies (may or may not need to share with judge)
Keep aware of arena condition and if need worked up
Answer any questions from public, remind everyone they are not to talk to the judge but
need to go through you if have question.
Work to solve conflicts with leaders/parents/4-Her
Work with clerk to assure:
Have all ribbons you need
Clerk sheets are filled out and returned to Extension Office
Champions and trophy winners are marked on clerk sheets
Work with leaders to make sure State Fair participants are selected and the results are
turned into Extension Office before Saturday
End of day the speaker system needs to be locked back into the box and all equipment is put
away.
Watch for safety issues
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4-H Open Show
Work with leaders who are organizing the event
Make sure arena is worked
Open/Close speaker system for announcer
End of Fair
Help with clean-up or assign someone to be responsible for this
Check all stalls are cleaned to the approval of the fair board
You may want a check out system that all have to check out with
Superintendent before leaving.
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If pens are not cleaned to specifications, they have to be cleaned
Contact 4-H’er to return and clean it
Contact leader to clean it
Clean it and assess the fine for not cleaning-this money goes to the association.
Shade Cloth needs to be taken down
Be there to answer questions
Once area is clean your responsibilities are over
While the Superintendent is the manager of the show, if problems arise you will want to work
closely with the Extension Agent. In reality, the Extension Service has bottom line responsibility.
4-H BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT DUTIES
The Friday before Fair, come in and make sure the fair crew has set up the building the way you
want it. Set up a table on the stage and a small table beside it for the microwave that you will
use. You can usually use the one in the little kitchen in the 4-H Building.
Monday of Fair, the superintendent should be in the building at least by 2:00pm with entries
starting to arrive at 3:00pm. Place tablecloths on tables that will be used for exhibits.
o Front entry table needs: fair books, pencils, tape, staplers, entry tags, exhibit explanation
card box, sign-up for interview judging
o Clerk tables need: fair books, pencils, tape, staplers, pins
o Art area also needs: photo hangers, clips for hanging
o Sewing area needs: hangers, rack for hanging things
o You will need a ladder from the maintenance room for hanging window displays.
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Tuesday, Judging Day:
o Clerks arrive at 8:00am
o Judges arrive between 8:00 – 8:30am
o You should be there by 7:30am to make sure everything is ready.
o You will need judges tables— 2 for foods, 1 for clothing, 1 for educational displays, 2 for art
o Foods judges tables will need everything you had at the clerk tables plus a knife and a
couple of paper plates.
o Put a variety of ribbons at each judges table.
o Presentations and microwave contest start at 10:00am. Put judges comments sheets on a
clipboard with a pen and set on their chair.
o At the end of the day, make sure everything has a ribbon and placing is marked on exhibit
tag. Clerk sheets should be complete with placings.
o Make sure all Champion, Reserve Champion, state fair, special awards and trophies are
marked on the clerk sheets before the judges leave.
o Set up two tables at the front for Best of Show. Pick a variety of trophy winners to put on
this table.
o Before leaving, make sure the clerks have everything arranged nicely for display.
Saturday night: from 10:00 – 11:00pm and Sunday morning from 7:00-9:00am the
superintendent is in charge of the release of exhibits. All exhibits must be picked up by their
owner. Displays and decorations need to be taken down and put in boxes. Record books must
be signed out by the person who is taking them and whose book it is.
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GENERAL 4-H RULES REGARDING FAIR
ALL 4-H ENTRY FORMS MUST BE IN THE EXTENSION OFFICE BY 4 P.M. on the last Monday of June.
Leaders may obtain 4-H entry forms at the county Extension Office.
4-H members/leaders are encouraged to pick up exhibit tags and explanation cards before fair.
Exhibit tags and explanation cards are to be completed by exhibitors before entering items.
In contests or exhibits in which there are grade divisions, they will be as follows: 4-H Cloverbuds, K3rd; Junior Novice is first year 4-H member in junior division; junior, 4th through 6th; intermediate,
7th through 9th; senior, 10th through 12th grades.
Only regularly enrolled members may participate in that project area in which they are enrolled for
the current year.
If two divisions of a project are carried in the same year, only the upper division may be exhibited.
If there are sufficient entries for an exhibit not listed, a class may be provided which will be
determined by the OSU Extension Office.
LATE EXHIBITS – No late livestock or small animal entries will be accepted. Exhibit Building exhibits
will be lowered one placing if brought in late, but before the class is judged. After the class is
judged, they will be accepted for exhibit only.
The placing of each exhibit or entry in a class is to be made on the merit of the exhibitor’s entry. All
exhibits will be judged on the merit system.
A champion will be named in all groups of classes only if the exhibit is deemed worthy by the
judge.
All Judges’ decisions are final.
Qualified county winners may compete at the Oregon State Fair. Exhibitors are responsible for
checking state fair rules and regulations. Exhibitors of non-livestock exhibits that do not require
attendance of the member at state fair must be in 4th through 12th grades. Livestock of 4-H
exhibitors or those entering contests, which require attendance at the state fair, must be in 7 th
through 12th grades.
PREMIUMS: County fair premiums will be paid on the point basis. The value of the points will be
determined by dividing the total number of points awarded into the money available. A maximum
value of 50 cents per point is established.
Premiums can be picked up in the County Fair Office according to the schedule printed in the fair
book. No premiums will be mailed.
DRESS CODE: 4-H members must wear appropriate attire. When participating in 4-H activities, you
are representing yourself, your club, and your county 4-H program. Clothing is to be neat, clean
and appropriate for the activity. At no time are low cut tops, t-shirts with offensive language, short
shorts (minimum mid-thigh length), or torn jeans to be tolerated. Flip flops will not be tolerated in
the livestock barns.
If youth are bunking in campers or in tents on the Fairgrounds, they must have an adult staying
with them in the camper or tent throughout the Fair.
Camping area must be quiet by 11:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of fair.
Showers in the livestock area are closed for 4-H use midnight to 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. Carnival employees are allowed to use the showers at these times.
The Hood River County Fair Board will in no way be liable for injury or loss of articles occurring as a
result of participating in or attending the fair.
The Hood River County Fair is an alcohol free event. At no time is alcohol permitted on the grounds
during the Hood River County fair.
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PROTEST MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
There is a protest management committee established for the 4-H program. The purpose of this
committee is to provide an opportunity for anyone (member, leader or parent) who feels there is
conflict with established 4-H procedures and/or decisions during the course of any 4-H activity to
discuss their grievance.
The committee consists of one senior 4-H member, three 4-H leaders (to include representation
from three different curriculum areas), an auction committee member, FFA representative and the
current Leaders Association president. The current Leaders Association President appoints the
senior 4-H member and leaders in October of each new 4-H year. Committee recommended
actions will be given to the 4-H Extension Agent to make the final decision and implement it.
The procedure for filing a grievance is as follows:
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Submit grievance in writing to the Extension Office (or, if at County Fair, submit
grievance to 4-H Office or Division Chairperson.). Copies will then be distributed to each
committee member for their review.
Protest management committee will then meet as soon as possible with involved
parties to resolve conflict.
Protest management committee will then make a recommendation on matter of
concern. All non-fair decisions will be made within two weeks; County Fair decisions will
be made within 24 hours.
Decisions of the Judges are final and may not be protested.
OREGON FAIRS ASSOCIATION ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY
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The fitting and showing of livestock are traditional hallmarks of Oregon’s fair industry, as are
rodeos and horse racing. Each year, tens of thousands of 4-H and FFA members, as well as adults,
actively participate in competitions involving cattle, horses, hogs, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks,
geese, llamas, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, dogs and other animals.
Many a college education in Oregon has been assisted from the sale of livestock at auctions where
good citizens have invested in their community’s young people.
As increased urbanization has come to Oregon, more fairs are familiarizing their patrons with
animals through the use of petting zoos. Here, children have an opportunity to get close to animals
normally under the supervision of 4-H and FFA members. This is often one of the highlights of a
small youngster’s visit to the fair.
Rodeos are as traditional as fairs themselves. They are professionally performed and rate as one of
a fair’s most popular spectator events.
Considering the importance of animals to Oregon fairs, it shall be the policy of members of the
Oregon Fairs Association to treat all animals at the fair in a humane manner. Animals shall be
provided clean bedding, adequate food and water, and fair exhibitors shall keep their animals from
harm.
It shall further be the policy of OFA members to protect animals from mistreatment by the general
public and to assure the safety of fair patrons.
All persons in charge of fair activities involving animals shall be made aware of this policy.
Adopted by the Oregon Fairs Association on October 21, 1988.
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K-3 CLOVERBUD EXHIBITS
The 4-H Cloverbud program is an informal educational program designed specifically for children
in grades K-3. Listed below are the specific guidelines for K-3 members who wish to exhibit at
County Fair.
o Individuals/club can exhibit 3 items in each class (something made, something learned).
o Displays can be individuals, group displays, Club posters, or scrapbooks.
 Themes for displays include:
Something made
Something learned
A sampling of club activities
o In addition to the K-3 Cloverbuds Fair Exhibits, some classes now include K-3
participation. Check each class, or call the Extension Office for information.
o Each entry will be reviewed on its own merit.
o Each member will be recognized for his or her participation with participation ribbons.
PRESENTATIONS
A demonstration shows how to do something. There is a finished product at the end. An
illustrated talk is a way to share information with the use of visual aids.
Rules of the Contest:
o Presentations will include demonstrations and illustrated talks, public speaking, and
impromptu speaking.
o Members of 4-H will furnish all supplies and equipment required, except table and
easel.
o A member may not present the same presentation topic more than once at the fair.
o A club member may enter one presentation entry in each division as long as the subject
matter is different for each division during any one fair.
o For 2011, no presentations will go on to State Fair per direction of the Oregon State 4-H
Office.
o Participants must schedule time, name of presentation and special equipment needs
with the County Extension Office, (541) 386-3343, no later than the Friday before Fair.
o Presentations will be given and judged at the county fair.
o Each individual or team will have 30 minutes to set up, present and clear area. All work
must be done by the 4-H members. Speeches should be between 5-10 minutes for
Juniors and 10-20 minutes for Intermediates and Seniors.
o Judging criteria is available at the Extension Office or on the State 4-H website,
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials.
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Public Speeches
A public speech can be informational or persuasive. No visual aids may be used.
o Topics may be anything the member wants to share with others.
o A member may not present the same topic more than once at County Fair.
o Speeches should be between 5-7 minutes for Juniors and 7 to 10 minutes for
Intermediates and Seniors.
o A microphone, table and easel will be provided.
o The use of notes is permitted. However, the excessive use of notes may be counted
against the contestant at the judge’s discretion.
o During the speech, contestants should introduce themselves by name, county and topic.
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Contestants should cite their major references at the conclusion of their speech.
Anyone may ask questions of the contestant.
Impromptu Speaking
The presenter must compose and deliver a speech with no prior preparation. No visual aids may
be used.
o Contestants will draw topics at random.
o Once contestants draw a topic, they will have five minutes to prepare before they begin
their speech. The contestant may write notes on one 3”x 5” note card.
o The speech should be 3 to 5 minutes in length.
o During the speech, contestants should introduce themselves by name, county and topic.
o A microphone, table and easel will be provided.
RECORD BOOKS AND MEMORY BOOKS
Record and memory books will be judged prior to fair. They must be turned in to the Extension
office (2990 Experiment Station Drive) on or before the Monday BEFORE FAIR WEEK Late
entries will be handled under General 4-H Rules.
This exhibit is open to all 4-H club members.
Record books must be pre-entered on fair entry forms.
Records will be judged on the merit system.
A 4-H member may exhibit either a memory book or a record book, but not both. Exhibitors
need to select correct class numbers listed below.
RECORD BOOKS should contain all materials in the order listed in the Hood River County 4-H
Record Book Guidelines. Copies of the guidelines are available in the Extension Office and on
the county 4-H website.
MEMORY BOOKS should follow the guidelines for the record book, plus it may contain other
materials that you wish to include. There is no limit on the amount of materials that you may
include; however the books will be judged on quality rather than quantity. NOTE: In arranging
memory book, put records in the front of the book and follow them with your other materials.
Place 4-H Records in same order as Record Books. 4-H memory section should be in
chronological order by year. Be sure to include materials covering all your projects.
If you are missing any required materials, please contact the extension office, your leader or
check the county 4-H website.
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WINDOW DISPLAY
Display an outfit on a lightweight board (cardboard or foam core board); board size to range
between 30” x 40” minimum and 36” x 48” maximum. You must provide your own backing
board and please place two holes near the top for hanging this board. Decorate the board as
you see fit and place an outfit on it with any accessories you wish. Do not include shoes. In the
lower corner of the exhibit on a 5" by 8" card tell why you selected this outfit.
Exhibits will be judged on originality of display, appropriateness of garment selections, the
appeal your display creates that would cause someone to purchase a similar group of clothing,
and reasons for the choices.
The background may be decorative as well as functional.
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TEXTILES FOR ALL
Exhibit will consist of any knitted, sewn or crocheted garment, article or clothing handcraft that
the exhibitor wishes to display. Article will be judged on workmanship, appropriateness for skill
level of the exhibitor.
MY FAVORITE OUTFIT
Coordinate a total outfit. Garments may be made or purchased. Outfit will be modeled at
Fashion Revue judging for premium and modeled at the public Fashion Revue. All participants
must complete and return by judging day a typed commentary (75-100 words.) Cannot be
regular 4-H clothing or Fashion Revue entry. Contact the 4-H office for scorecard.
This contest participates in the Fashion Revue judging on the Friday before fair and the Public
Showing on the Wednesday of fair at 5:30 p.m. Refer to “Fashion Revue” for time schedule.
WEARABLE ART
Open to all members in 4-H Clothing, Art, Fiber Art, Leather craft, Knitting and Crocheting.
Garment or embellishment must be made/done by club member.
This contest participates in the Fashion Revue judging on the Friday before fair and the Public
Showing on the Wednesday of fair at 5:30 p.m. Refer to “Fashion Revue” for time schedule.
ART FOR ALL
Exhibit will consist of any art item that the exhibitor wishes to display. A maximum of three
exhibits may be entered. Article will be judged on workmanship, appropriateness for the skill
level of exhibitor. This is a county only class.
HANDCRAFTS & HOBBIES
Members may enter up to 3 handcraft exhibits. When two articles make up an exhibit the
articles must each be labeled with name, address, class number of exhibit and attached to each
other.
Handcrafts and hobbies have two divisions based on whether the entry is entirely original or
does it include components that have been designed or created by others. In both divisions, the
member will be expected to create their work. Examples of exhibits could include mobiles, string
art, cake decorating or decoupage.
To qualify for judging, a 4-H Art Exhibit Explanation card must be attached. Forms are available
at the Extension office or on the State 4-H website http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fairexhibit-and-contest-materials.html.
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FROM TRASH TO TREASURES HANDCRAFTS
From Trash to Treasures exhibits must be made from recycled material.
Members may enter up to 3 handcraft exhibits. When two articles make up an exhibit the
articles must each be labeled with name, address, class number of exhibitor and attached to
each other.
From Trash to Treasures Handcrafts has two divisions based on whether the entry is entirely
original or does it include components that have been designed or created by others. In both
divisions, the member will be expected to create their work. Examples of exhibits could include
mobiles, string art, cake decorating or decoupage.
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To qualify for judging, a 4-H Art Exhibit Explanation card must be attached. Forms are available
at the Extension office or on the State 4-H website http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fairexhibit-and-contest-materials.html.
TRASH TO TREASURES REMODELED GARMENTS
Use a pre-made garment and remake it into a new garment. For example, add embellishments
to create costume or alter seams to change style, size or fit. Exhibit must include an explanation
of procedure or technique used. Members may enter up to three (3) exhibits.
FOODS FOR ALL
Exhibit will consist of 1/3 of an item on a plate of the contestant’s favorite prepared food AND
the recipe on a 5" by 8" card, each wrapped separately in plastic wrap. If food is not suitable for
storage at fair, include a snapshot of the food item so that it can be displayed. Foods that may
spoil will be given back to the 4-H member on Tuesday. Foods suitable for storage will be
displayed for the entire fair.
MICROWAVE CONTEST
Participants will prepare and cook a healthy snack at the fair. Each contestant will have 30
minutes for set up, preparation and clean up. (This excludes cooking time). Participants should
prepare one recipe of food product. No place setting is required; food is to be displayed on a
serving dish. Participants will serve a sample of food to judge and public.
A recipe and cost breakdown must be provided to the judge. Each participant will be given
directions and complete instructions before contest. Each participant should bring a poster
recipe (22" x 28") for display.
Participants must schedule time and special equipment needs with the County Extension
Office, 386-3343, before Fair opens.
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TABLE DECORATING CLASS
Table to be set up on Monday night of fair from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Exhibits must be removed
Saturday night of fair between 10:00 – 11:00 p.m. or Sunday morning from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Official table setting requirement guidelines are available at the Extension Office
Exhibitor must bring their own table and will have an area no larger than 36”x36”.
Only one entry per exhibitor will be accepted in this class. Each person may work on only one
table.
No food permitted on table with the exception of nonperishable fruits and vegetables. No
purchased paper plates, cups or disposable plastic flatware permitted on table. Only items that
go “on the table” are allowed. No free standing or attached props may be exhibited.
Linen, china, glassware, flatware and other accessories should be marked with name of owner,
but marking must not show when accessories are in place in the exhibit. Reasonable precaution
will be taken to insure safety of exhibits, but the County Fair and Extension Service assumes no
responsibility for damage.
A menu card must be neatly written or typed and displayed so it is easily visible to viewers.
Menu items should be listed in proper order.
4-H members are responsible for setting up their display. Parents or leaders may not
participate.
Any tableware used on a table may not be used again for two years.
Tables should be set with 1-2 place settings.
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Theme is participant’s choice. Examples: birthday party, Teddy Bear’s Picnic, holiday theme,
etc.
VIDEOGRAPHY
Videography classes are open to all 4-H members and/or teams in all project areas. Members
may enter one exhibit per class.
Suitable topics include project and non-project related subject matter. All portions of the video
and sound must support the 4-H code of behavior. Audio or video parts not actually recorded
by the member(s) must be from the public domain or not infringe on copyright. Public display of
the video will be at the discretion of 4-H management. All audio or video parts not recorded by
member must be given credit at the end of the movie. (Time for the credit roll does not count in
the movie minutes.)
Videos must be between 30 seconds and 10 minutes in length, not including the entry
information at the beginning.
All exhibits must be accompanied by a Videography Exhibit Explanation Card (213-03). Judging
criteria are outlined on the Videography Score Sheet (213-04). Both are available from the
county Extension Office or state 4-H website at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibitand-contest-materials.
To be eligible for judging, videos must be presented in a format viewable on any computer or
uploaded to the website. Options and instructions are available from the county Extension
office or the state 4-H website at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/communications-projects.
4-H BANNER CONTEST
Banners may be kept at the State 4-H office for display during State Fair or may be kept for local
events. The banner must:
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Be the work of the 4-H’ers in the club.
Should represent Hood River County or the 4-H club and its projects.
Should measure approximately 45” wide by 6’ long. Instructions and pattern may be
obtained from the Extension Office.
Selection criteria include originality, attractiveness, and message for audience.
The Banner Contest is open to all 4-H clubs.
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EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
Exhibitors may enter only one exhibit per class. These classes are open to all 4-H members and
are especially appropriate for those projects which have no separate class numbers and for
locally developed projects. The exhibit may be a poster or a three-dimensional display.
Individual displays are limited in size to 30" in width, 24" deep (front to back) and 36" high. Club
exhibits are limited in size to 60" wide, 24" deep and 36" high.
Exhibits may include pictures, models, diagrams and actual articles if they qualify for the safety
standards listed below. Drawings or photos which are an essential part of the display should be
firmly attached to the board. Loose materials like soil, bark or sand must be displayed in closed
containers. No books or notebooks will be accepted as part of the display. The following
materials will not be allowed on the display for safety reasons:
o Living organisms-plants or animals or dead parts of animals or plants
o Any liquids
o Aerosol bottles or other pressurized gases
o Glass
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o Hazardous substances
o Sharp Items
An Educational Display Exhibit Card (000-01) must be attached to each exhibit. Judging criteria
are outlined on the 4-H Educational Display Check Sheet (40-463). Both are available from the
county Extension Office or state 4-H website at: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibitand-contest-materials.
Club exhibits are to be entered under the club name but must include the names of all members
and leaders. This may be on a separate paper securely attached to the back of the exhibit.
Each piece of an exhibit must have name, county and class number securely attached to it. All
parts of the display should be attached to one another in some way to keep the exhibit
together as a unit. Single posters may be displayed by hanging or stapling to the wall. All other
displays should be free standing. All information contained in the exhibit must be able to be
viewed by the public by looking at the display.
COMMUNITY PRIDE EDUCATIONAL CLUB DISPLAY
This class is open to all clubs as a way to share with the public Community Pride Projects
conducted. The exhibit may be a poster or a three-dimensional display. Displays are limited in
size to 30" in width and 36" high. Each exhibit must include an explanation to include a
description of the Community Pride Project, where the project took place, and who benefited
from the project. At the completion of fair, educational posters will be kept by the Extension
Office to be used for displays during the year.
4-H FASHION REVUE
All participants must complete and return by judging day the typed commentary (75-100
words.)
Fashion Revue, Wearable Art and My Favorite Outfit contestants will receive a premium ONLY if
they participate in the public Fashion Revue. Class information for Wearable Art and My
Favorite Outfit is found under 4-H Contests – County Only.
Judging criteria are outlined in Fashion Revue scorecard.
Garments must be made by the 4-Her.
Fashion Revue will be held at state fair but will be limited to one session in 2011.
Fashion Revue Score Card
o Posture, poise, grooming, attitude
o The outfit on the girl or boy, Becomingness - choice of texture, color, and style. Fit neck, shoulders, sleeves, waist, side seams, hemline and grain line in total garment.
Accessories - appropriate. Value for money spent.
o Workmanship and construction
o Total quality of work as it contributes to the “professional look.”
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HOME ECONOMIC CONTESTS
Contests must be scheduled through the Extension Office. Contests will be held on a Saturday
in May.
Participants will have one hour for contest.
Each participant will bring their own supplies and equipment. (Exception: stoves and
refrigerators.)
Each participant will be given directions and complete instructions before contest in clothing,
knitting and crocheting.
Instructions are available at Extension Office upon request.
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Contestants need not be enrolled in the home economics project in order to participate and
may be junior, intermediate or senior to compete at the county level.
Iron Chef – participants will have 60 minutes to complete 3 dishes using a mystery ingredient
and will be judged on taste, plating, food safety and originality.
4 for 6, 8, or 10 – The focus of this challenge is to plan and prepare a nutritious meal for four
people that costs under $6 for breakfast, $8 for lunch, or $10 for dinner in under an hour.
Participants may compete as individuals or in teams of two.
Quick Fix Meals – participants will demonstrate creativity, efficiency and cooking skill by creating
a nutritious meal for two people in less than 30 minutes. Participants may compete as
individuals or in teams of 2.
HOME ECONOMICS EXHIBITS
A club member may enter only one exhibit per class except as noted. If more than one division
of a project is carried, the exhibit must be from the upper division. Food preservation members
may exhibit in canning, freezing and drying.
All exhibits must be complete to be eligible for judging. A complete exhibit includes all of the
items listed for the class and an explanation card.
Each clothing, knitting and crocheted article must be labeled.
Members and clubs are also encouraged to enter Educational Displays under the Home
Economics class divisions.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT (COUNTY ONLY)
Members may enter one class corresponding to their level. To qualify for judging, a 4-H Child
Development Exhibit Explanation card must be securely attached to the exhibit. Forms are
available at county Extension offices and on the State 4-H website,
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/ resources/materials.html. Judging criteria are outlined
on 4-H Child Development Check Sheet (40-63), available at the county Extension office.
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CLOTHING & SEWING
Each member may enter three construction classes and any of the creativity and service &
education classes for the project level in which they are enrolled. All exhibits must be in the
same level.
All items should be clean and in good repair. Judging criteria are outlined in 4-H
Sewing/Clothing Construction Score Sheet (40-465), 4-H Sewing/Clothing Creative Expression
Score Sheet (40-467). Judging standards are listed in Measuring Up: Quality Standards for
Sewn Items/Projects (PNW-197). Skills appropriate for each project level are listed in Sewing
Skills Checklist, CO677. Each entry will be evaluated on ALL features; not just the skills listed
in the respective enrollment levels.
For skill levels 1-6 the use of fabrics or skills that are beyond the recommendations for this
level are expected to e done well according to the standards, but will neither be given extra
credit consideration for increased difficulty nor disqualified during judging. It is in the best
interest of the member to stay within the suggested guidelines.
A 4-H Sewing/Clothing Exhibit Card (available from Extension offices) must be securely
attached to each entry. The card requests information about the exhibits, which is needed by
the judge in evaluation of the entry.
Hangers and/or garment bags are removed from exhibits prior to judging and will not be
returned.
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In addition to the 4-H Sewing/Clothing Exhibit Card, each garment or article in the
construction classes must be labeled with the member’s name, county, and project level.
This label should be typed or printed in indelible pencil or ink on a piece of white fabric and
sewn or fused onto the bottom inside of each piece.
The Sewing HANDS FOR LARGER SERVICE Classes are unique among exhibit classes. Items
entered in these classes will not be returned to the 4-H member. Items will be given to Public
Service partners who serve clients from Hood River County.
SEWING SKILLS NOTEBOOK (COUNTY ONLY EXHIBIT)
Notebook displaying samples of new sewing techniques learned and /or fabric identification
sheets as described in the Sewing/Clothing Advancement Guide, 4-H 92104R. Each sewing
technique should be displayed on a separate page with explanation of technique and year
when made. Textile samples should include name of fabric, fiber content, care instructions
and special characteristics. All samples must be securely attached and placed in notebook,
with newest samples first. At least five new pages need to be displayed each year.
KNITTING
Knitting has three divisions of exhibit classes based on the techniques used: Knitting with
needles; Knitting with looms, boards, and machines; and Felted Knitting.
Members may enter up to four classes based on the phase or level in which they are
enrolled. To qualify for judging, a 4-H Knitting Exhibit Explanation card must be securely
attached to the exhibit. The card requests information about the exhibited item and skills
learned in construction. Forms are available at county Extension offices or on the State 4-H
website, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials. Members
must mark skills on the level in which they are enrolled. If they show skills beyond their
level, they will not receive extra consideration.
Judging criteria for non-felted items are outlined on the 4-H Knitting Check Sheet (360-02).
Judging criteria for knitting which has been felted are outlined in the 4-H Felting Score Sheet
(261-03). Both are available from the county Extension office.
A pair of mittens, slippers, socks, etc, is considered one article. The two pieces of the pair
should be temporarily but securely attached to each other. Swatches are not acceptable as
exhibits.
In addition to the 4-H exhibit tag, each garment or article must be labeled with the member’s
name, county and project phase or level. This label should be typed or printed in indelible
pencil or ink on a piece of white fabric and sewn to the article.
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CROCHETING
Each member may enter up to three (all in same phase) classes based on the phase in which
they are enrolled, and one class in Felted Crochet. To qualify for judging, a 4-H Crocheting
Exhibit Explanation card must be securely attached to the exhibit. The card requests
information about the exhibited item and skills learned in construction. Forms are available
at county Extension offices and on the State 4-H website,
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials.html. Members must
mark skills on the level in which they are enrolled. If they show skills beyond their level, they
will not receive extra consideration.
Refer to “4-H Crocheting Project Members’ Guide” for detailed information on specific skills
to be learned in each phase. A pair of gloves, slippers, etc. is considered one article.
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Swatches are not acceptable. Judging criteria are outlined on the 4-H Crocheting Check
Sheet, available from the County Extension office.
Each garment or article must be labeled with the member’s name, county, and project
phase. This label should be typed or printed in indelible pencil or ink on a piece of white
fabric and sewn on. This label is in addition to the 4-H exhibit tag.
FOOD AND NUTRITION
Members must be currently enrolled in the phase in which they are exhibiting. All foods
entered must be made by the exhibitor. Commercial mixes cannot be exhibited except as an
ingredient in a product. Exhibits must be displayed on a disposable plate and either covered
with plastic wrap or placed in a plastic bag. Exhibits must be suitable for keeping at the fair
without excessive spoilage or change of appearance. Highly perishable foods are not
acceptable. Recipes for food products must be included with the exhibit and should include
all information given on the Exhibit Recipe Card format. Forms are available in county
Extension offices and on the state 4-H website, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.
edu/resources/materials.html.
Judging criteria are outlined on the 4-H Recipe Collection Exhibit Check Sheet (40-470), 4-H
Home Economics Poster or Display Check Sheet (40-472), and 4-H Check Sheet for Baked
Goods (40-445), all available from the County Extension office.
FOOD PRESERVATION
Members may enter three classes in their division. Members must use current OSU approved
or USDA preparation and processing recommendations for canned foods. Current USDA
recommendations can be located on the internet at
http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/publications/publications_usda.html. Ball Blue Book, copywrite
2006 or more recent, pectin package inserts or pectin product websites are approved
sources.
All products must have 4-H Food Preservation Explanation Card with complete information
and instructions/recipe. Explanation Card is available at the county Extension office or on the
State 4-H website. In addition, all containers should have label or tape with member name,
county, and class number.
Include jar rings on all canned products. Jars may be opened during the judging process. Any
opened jars may be emptied before returning. Dried foods should be exhibited in jars or
sturdy plastic bags, with labels securely attached. For more guidelines, see "Labeling
Preserved Foods" (4-H 93313). Judging criteria are outlined on the 4-H Canned Fruit and
Vegetable Check Sheet (40-455), 4-H Canned Meat and Fish Check Sheet (40-515), 4-H Dried
Foods Check Sheet, 4-H Jan Check Sheet (40-475, 4-H Jelly Check Sheet (40-485) and 4-H
Pickles and Relishes Check Sheet (40-535) available at the county Extension office or on the
State 4-H website, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contestmaterials.html.
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ART
Members may enter up to three classes in the Original Art Division and up to three classes in the
Non-original Art Division, no more than one entry per class number.
Artwork may not be framed with the exception of work done with chalks. If work done with
chalks is framed, light weight frames with plastic rather than glass should be used for protection
during display. No glass is allowed. Matting, spray fixatives and/or over wrap with plastic are
acceptable for protection of the artwork. If an item is meant to hang, a hanger that will support
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the weight of the item must be securely attached. Adhesive plastic hangers are encouraged to
protect other artwork. They may be available through county Extension offices.
Exhibits should not contain parts that expose the public or volunteers to injury (i.e., sharp edges
or points.) Public display of exhibits will be at the discretion of 4-H management.
All work done on an item that is wearable clothing or accessory must be exhibited in a Wearable
Art category.
Exhibits are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor.
In addition to the exhibit tag, each piece of an exhibit must be labeled on the back or bottom
with the member’s name, county, and exhibit class number.
To qualify for judging, a fully completed 4-H Art Exhibit Explanation card must be attached.
Forms are available at the county extension offices and on the state 4-H website,
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/resources /materials.html. Public display of exhibits will be at
the discretion of 4-H management.
Original Art
Member applies the elements and principles of design to create work that is entirely their
own.
Non-Original Art
Member applies the elements and principles of design to create work that may incorporate
pieces that have been designed or created by others such as instructional patterns for
painting, stamps, commercial stencils, stickers, printed papers, etc. The explanation to the
judge should explain how the member made the decisions about how to incorporate these
pieces into the total design. The pre-designed component must not be the total design.
CAST CERAMICS
Members may exhibit up to three articles, no more than one entry per class number. When
two articles make up the exhibit, the articles must each be labeled with name, address and
county, and be attached to each other. To qualify for judging, a 4-H Cast Ceramics Exhibit
Explanation card must be attached. Forms are available in county Extension offices and on
the state 4-H website, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contestmaterials.html.
This project is for slip cast item only. Hand formed and thrown items are exhibited art.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Members may enter in up to two classes (no more than one entry per class) and be part of a
club entry. All photos must have been originally taken by the member. Public display of exhibits
will be at the discretion of 4-H management.
To qualify for judging, a fully completed 4-H Photography Exhibit Explanation card must be
attached. Forms are available at the county Extension offices and on the State 4-H website,
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials
Photography classes are divided by subject matter or technique. If a photo includes more than
one type of subject (i.e. people and animals), the member should decide which category is the
most appropriate.
Digital and film photos will be included in the same class except as restricted by the class
description.
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Color and black & white images will be included in the same class according to subject or
technique.
All single images must be between 5” x 7” and 13” x 17” except as noted below. Photos must
have a backing for protection. They may be mounted only or mounted and matted. The final
exhibit size including either mount or mat must be no less than 8”x10” and may not exceed
16”x20”. Any commercially available pre-cut mats that accommodate these size ranges are
acceptable. Mats cut by the member must meet the size specifications. The surface which
shows from behind mounted only photos or around matted photos must be mat board. Foam
core or rigid cardboard is acceptable as a backing board for mounting which does not show; it
may not show on the front face of the exhibit. Poster board is not acceptable for mounting or
matting.
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Class 241 100 10_ Panoramic - photos must be at least twice as long in one
direction as they are in the other direction. Matted or mounted exhibit may not
exceed 16”x20”.
Class 241 100 11_ Series or Story - may include photos of any size mounted on a
single board not to exceed 16”x20”.
Class 241 100 13_ Creative Process – original image may be 4”x6”; final image
must be at least 5”x7”; Final mount showing both photos must not exceed
16”x20”
Class 241 100 16_ Creative uses – size determined by the use
Captions must not be used except in Class 241 100 11_ Series or Story, Class 241 100 16_
Creative Uses, or Class 241 100 17_ Scavenger Hunt
No additions or embellishments to mats or mounts.
No frames are allowed in any class. No date imprints are allowed in any class.
No date imprints are allowed in photos.
Exhibits must be ready for hanging. Adhesive plastic hangers are recommended. Attach plastic
hangers with about ½” exposed over the top center of the exhibit. For larger exhibits, use two
hangars on right and left corners of the exhibit with ½” exposed. If the weight of the exhibit
requires more support, use additional secure hangers but be sure they are taped or covered in a
manner to protect other exhibits from damage if exhibits are stacked.
Exhibitor’s name, county, and the class number should be printed on the back of the exhibit. The
club Scavenger Hunt exhibit must be entered under the club name and have the names of all
club members participating listed on the back.
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FIBER ARTS
Exhibits are classified by technique rather than article. Articles using more than one technique
should be exhibited in the class for the technique that is most prominent or that the member
desires to be emphasized in the judging.
Members may enter up to three classes; one article per class number. Framed and other
presentations meant to be hung must have a securely attached appropriate means by which to
hang them.
Knitting and crocheting must be entered in knitting and crocheting classes except for projects
from handspun yarn or items which have been “fulled/felted.”
To qualify for judging, a 4-H Fiber Arts Exhibit Explanation card must be attached. Please note
that this explanation card was revised in 2011 so be sure you are using the updated Explanation
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card. Forms are available in county Extension Office and on the State 4-H website
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials. In addition to the exhibit
tag, each piece must be labeled on the back or bottom with the member’s name, county, and
exhibit class number.
LEATHERCRAFT
Members may enter up to three classes, but only one exhibit per class. Each exhibit will consist
of one article (a pair of gloves, slippers, etc. is considered one article). If a project qualifies for
more than one class, the member should decide which part of their work they would like to
emphasize by selecting the appropriate class. Overall appearance of the entire article will be
considered during judging.
To qualify for judging, a fully completed 4-H Leathercraft Exhibit Explanation card must be
attached.
Forms are available at the county Extension office and on the State 4-H website,
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials.html
Each article must be labeled with the member’s name, county and exhibit class number. When a
pair of articles make up an exhibit, the articles must be labeled (as above) and attached to each
other.
HOME ENVIRONMENT
Members may enter up to three classes based on the unit in which they are enrolled, one
exhibit per class. Members and clubs are encouraged to enter Education Displays under
Home Economics division. To qualify for judging, a 4-H Home Environment Exhibit
Explanation card must be attached. In the Home Environment project, items produced by the
4-H member are developed within the context of the over-all design/plan of the room or
area where the item will be used. Cards are available in county Extension offices or on the
State 4-H website, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contestmaterials.html. In addition to exhibit tag and explanation card, each exhibit must be labeled
with the member’s name, county and exhibit class number. If more than one article is
contained in the exhibit, then each article must be labeled as above and attached to each
other.
4-H SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS
Electric Energy
Exhibits will be any of the articles included in the project manuals, or other articles that show
skills learned in the project. Items must be labeled with member’s name, county and class
number. An explanation must accompany the exhibit which tells: (a) how the exhibit was
made or what was done; (b) operating instructions and (c) what the member learned by
doing the project. If a kit was used, indicate on tag. Intermediate and seniors include a
schematic diagram.
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WOODWORKING
In each class the exhibit shall be one article, or pair of articles made of wood by the 4-H
member.
In writing, describe the type of wood finishes, how the item will be used, operating
instructions (if appropriate), and how the item was assembled. If power tools were used,
attach a tag indicating what tools were used. If a kit was used, indicate on tag. Explanations
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are required to qualify the exhibit for judging, available at the Extension office or on the
State 4-H website, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contestmaterials.html.
COMPUTER
Identify a problem to solve or a project to work on using the computer. Possible ideas might
include: applying existing software programs to a 4-H project area, composing music, developing
a game, drawing landscape scenes, designing buildings, publishing club newsletters, creating a
website, editing a video, working with photographs, etc. Robotic projects are appropriate only if
the software or the hardware is developed by the 4-H member.
To qualify for judging, each exhibit must have a 4-H project description card (available at the
Extension Office or online at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contestmaterials.html) securely attached.
Project Description Sheets and Judging Evaluations can be found at the following:
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials.html
You may include disks or CD’s as part of your exhibit. If you do, all files must be compatible with
a PC.
Online projects using Google applications or other Web2.0 software are acceptable. Youth must
make sure clear directions are given in the project explanation so the judges can find and access
the project online. Website exhibits must be viewable online or on a cd format.
Exhibits entered in the “Programming” class must be a program written, translated or
substantially (at least 30%) altered by the 4-H member. Programming projects please submit a
hard copy with all exhibits.
4-H NATURAL SCIENCES
Conservation
Exhibit: An educational exhibit relating to conservation of soil, water, forests, marine life, range,
wildlife. May not exceed 30" in width, 24" deep. (front to back) and 36" high. Include
explanation to the judge as outlined under Educational Display in fair book. Judging criteria are
outlined on 4-H Educational Poster/Display Score Sheet (40-463) available at the County
Extension office or on the State 4-H website at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibitand-contest-materials.html.
Each exhibit piece must be labeled with the member’s name, county and class number.
Open to all 4-H members regardless of project enrollment.
Outdoors, Science
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Exhibit: an educational exhibit relating to the out-of-doors. May not exceed 30" in width, 24"
deep (front to back) and 36" high. Include an explanation of such things as: how to use
exhibit, how made, where found, identify parts, etc., if appropriate to exhibit. Example: A
birdhouse exhibit could include plans for making it, where it would be used, for what birds,
an actual picture of where it will be used, etc. Each exhibit piece must be labeled with the
member’s name, county and class number.
AQUATIC ECOLOGY & SPORTS FISHING
Fishing Rods and Poles
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Each exhibit piece must be labeled with the member’s name, county and class number. An
educational exhibit of a fishing rod or pole constructed by the member may not exceed 108”
in length. Include an explanation of cost of materials/components, where
materials/components were purchased, how it was made, number of hours required for
construction, and identify all parts. The exhibit will be judged on neatness of labels and
workmanship. Necessary components which must be included are grip, line guides (based on
rod or pole manufacturer’s specifications), guide wraps, and hook keeper. Reel seat aligned
with guides. Guides aligned accurately down rod. Guide wraps in sizes A to D, nylon or silk, or
to manufacturer’s specifications and material.
Judging criteria are outlined on 4-H Educational Display Check Sheet, Fishing (40-649),
available at the county Extension Office or on the State 4-H website at,
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials.html.
Flies
Flies are defined as wet and dry and fall into the following categories: dry, nymph, poppers,
and streamers. Materials (recipes) used may include but are not limited to: hackle, lead wire,
dubbing, hook, copper wire, flash, quill, floss, chenille, thread, and hair. Entries may include
but are not limited to: *Wooly Worm, Wooly Bugger, Streamer (Micky Fin); **Caddis, Caddis
Pupa, Hellgramite, Scud, Grass Hopper; ***Hare’s Ear, Bead Head Pheasant, Gray Hackle
Peacock, Royal Coachman, Parachute Adams, Blue Wing Olive. Flies should be displayed on
an 8.5" X 11" black matte board. Entries must be accompanied by a 4-H Sports Fishing and
Aquatic Ecology Explanation Card available at the Extension office or on the State 4-H
website at, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/resources/materials
Lures
Lures are defined as Spoons, Spinners, Rooster Tails, Jigs, Plugs, and Spinner Baits. Materials
used may include but are not limited to the following:
Spoons: metal body, split ring, hook, weed guard, thin spoon, heavy spoon, thick solid, and
spinner blades.
Spinners: hook, body, beads, clevis, blade, plastic minnow, spinner used with bait.
Rooster Tails: hook, feather skirt, hair skirt, rubber skirt, body, clevis, Colorado blade, willow
blade.
Jig: eye, assorted jig lead head, hook, feathered skirt, fur skirt, hair skirt, rubber skirt.
Plugs: metal lip, hook hanger, eye, body, hooks, propellers, joined plug, plug lip.
Spinner Bait: fluted blade, hook, Colorado blade, clevis, arm, body, skirt, eye, twin arms and
blades.
Lures should be displayed on an 8.5" X 11" black matte board.
A 4-H Sport Fishing and Aquatic Ecology Explanation Card must accompany entries available
at the Extension Offices and or on the State 4-H website,
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Common Knots
Knots are defined as those needed to secure line from a reel seat or line holder to terminal
tackle. They are limited to clinch, palomar, surgeons, surgeon's end loop, blood, nail, snell,
and arbor.
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Each endeavor must be represented in two mediums. One knot must be tied using white
cotton cordage no smaller than 1/8" and no larger than 1/4". The second is to be tied using
the appropriate material as it would be used in fishing (monofilament, Dacron backing, fly
line, etc.) Knots should be displayed on an 8.5" X 11" black matte board.
A 4-H Sport Fishing and Aquatic Ecology Explanation Card must accompany entries available
at the Extension Offices and on the State 4-H website,
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials.html
Aquatic Macro-Invertebrate (m-i) Specimens
Aquatic specimens are defined as those invertebrates or vertebrates, regardless of
developmental stage, that serve as an energy source in fresh water (lakes, ponds, streams,
rivers) fisheries. They include but are not limited to: eggs, larvae, nymphs, scuds, leeches,
stoneflies, caddisflies, mosquito, dragonflies, hellgrammites, minnows, etc. Preserved
specimens, photos or drawings of aquatic specimens may be displayed. Photos and drawings
must be the original work of the exhibitor.
Preserved specimens are to be displayed in specimen jars in display boxes. Each specimen
requires a label affixed to the display box for easy reading. Labels (3/4” x 1½”) for preserved
specimens, photos or drawings are to include the name of the collector, date
collected/photographed/drawn, scientific name, common name, name of body of water from
which specimen was found, county and state. Label example:
Collector/Date:
J. Smith/01-01-01
Order Name:
Ephemeroptera
Common Name/State: Mayfly/Adult or nymph
Body of Water:
Lost Lake
County/State
Hood River/OR
Specimen collection is progressive. Exhibitors, based on grade, are expected to add five new
specimens to the collection of the previous year. A 4-H Sport Fishing and Aquatic Ecology
Explanation Card must accompany entries available at the Extension Offices and on the State 4H website, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials.html.
Fish Prints
May be printed using, but not limited to: water color, tempera, acrylic, oil, and ink. May be
printed on material (fabric or paper) of choice or wearable clothing. Prints on non-wearable
clothing. Prints on non-wearable clothing may not exceed 22" x 28". Exhibitors are to make fish
prints using real or model fish. Non-fish images are not acceptable.
A 4-H Aquatic Ecology and Sport Fishing Explanation Card Explanation Card 451-07 must
accompany entries available at the Extension Offices and on the State 4-H website,
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/resources /materials.html.
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Project Display
Exhibits are limited in size to 30" wide, 24 " deep, 36" high. Judging criteria are outlined on 4H Rod/Pole Fishing Educational Display Score Sheet (40-649). Displays may be presented as a
poster or in three-dimensions. They must relate to Sport Fishing and Aquatic Ecology.
Exhibits may include but are not limited to pictures, models, diagrams, and actual articles. A
4-H Aquatic Ecology and Sport Fishing Educational Display Card must accompany each
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display and is available at the Extension office or on the State 4-H website
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials.html.
ENTOMOLOGY
Note: Each exhibit piece must be labeled with the member’s name, county and class number.
All insects must be collected in the current year for Juniors First Year. At least 50% of the
insects displayed by Juniors Second and Third Year, Intermediates and Seniors must have
been collected in the current year.
Some of the orders have changed in Entomology by combining old orders or making new
ones. Be sure to use the current order names for the insects; check with the Extension
office or go to the State 4-H website at
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/2009InsectOrdersChanges.pdf for the
updated “Insect Orders, Meanings, Common Names.”
Recommended reference for entomology orders for identification of specimens, Borror and
Delong’s Introduction to the Study of Insects 7th Edition written by Charles A Triplehorn and
Norman F. Johnson.
Judging will be based on condition of specimens, mounting, labeling, attractiveness, correct
identification and educational value of exhibit. Additional information is found in the
Entomology Project manual (4H3221L-July 1995). Judging criteria are outlined on the
Entomology Exhibit Score Card, 40-605, available at the county Extension office or on the
State 4-H website at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contestmaterials.html. Additional information in Entomology Project manual, 4-H 3221L
Other Entomology Exhibits
NOTE: Each exhibit piece must be labeled with the member’s name, county and class
number. First year exhibitors in an exhibit category may use insects collected in previous
years. Succeeding year’s exhibits in the same exhibit category must include some insects
collected in the current year.
For those exhibits that will fit, members may use the standard collection boxes and label
insects according to the directions under “Insect Collections” in the 4-H Entomology Project
(4-H 3220). For those not applicable, such as insect plant damage and life histories, they may
be mounted as Riker mounts. Follow instructions on page 18 in the 4-H Entomology Manual
(4-H 3221) for Riker mounts. In addition, the collections should be labeled to explain their
educational value and will be judged based on the scoring used for entomology exhibits (40605) and Educational Display Check Sheet (40-463) size dimensions 30” wide, 24” deep, 36”
high as available from the county Extension office or on the State 4-H website at,
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials.html. Size dimensions
are 30” wide, 24” deep, 36” high. Include explanation to the judge as outlined under
Educational Display in fair book.
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FORESTRY
Junior, Intermediate and Senior members may make one or more exhibits - one mounted as
a Forestry Specimen and one in each qualified Advanced Forestry exhibit class. Please refer
to the 4-H Forestry Exhibit Requirements and Classes (4-H 33121). Note: Each exhibit must
be labeled with the member's name, county and class number. For members who have
previously been in 4-H forestry, exhibit all their mounts (the total number of mounts will be
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higher than listed in the division through 2010 fair), but only the 5 new ones will be judged. If
you want to redo mounts to meet the new requirements you may do so.
Mounted Forestry Specimens
Tree and shrub specimens exhibited must be listed on the official forestry specimens list
available in 4-H Forestry Exhibit Requirements and Classes (4-H 33121). For Seniors
exhibiting wildflowers and ferns use the "Other Reference Texts" list. Intermediate and
Senior members must use the Specimen Collection Site Analysis Sheet for each specimen
collected.
Some of the Family names have changed, especially the flowering trees, shrubs and
wildflowers as below:
Current Family Name on Change to: (according to
Approved Species List
the Plants of the Pacific
Northwest Coast Book)
Pea Family (Leguminosae)
Pea Famly (Fabaceae)
Sunflower
Family Aster Family (Asteraceae)
(Compositae)
None of the other families
have changed
Intermediate and Senior Divisions
The number of mounts may vary depending on the number of years in the project. All
mounts should be exhibited. The new mounts should be placed in front of the old mounts in
the book. Only the index and 5 new mounts with site analysis sheets will be judged.
Intermediates new mounts may include trees and shrubs. Seniors new mounts may include
trees, shrubs, ferns and wildflowers.
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These classes are open to Forestry members. Members may exhibit in one topic or make one
exhibit by combining topics. Junior and Intermediate members exhibit 10 or more
specimens; Senior members exhibit 15 or more specimens. All must have been collected in
the current 4-H year.
Exhibit may be flat board or 3 dimensional. Three dimensional display size maximum is 30" in
length, 24" deep (front to back) and 36" high. The flat board maximum size is 22" x 28". Refer
to guidelines in the “4-H Forestry Exhibit Requirements” (2000) for specific advanced forestry
exhibit details. Include Explanation to the judge as outlined under Educational Display.
Project displays are scored using the Project Display Check Sheet (40-463), available at the
county Extension Office or on the State 4-H website at
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials.html.
GEOLOGY
At least 50% of the specimens must have been found by the exhibitor and at least five of the
specimens must have been found, purchased, traded, and/or gifted during the current 4-H
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club year. Polished or cut specimens should be exhibited under Geology Educational Display
except geodes ONLY may be cut – NOT POLISHED in the “regular” class.
Recommended reference materials for identification of specimens: National Audubon
Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of North America and Dictionary of Geological
Terms, American Geological Institute written by Robert L. Bates and Julia A. Jackson. Any
identification of specimens using other sources is subject to disqualification by the judge.
Judging criteria are outlined on the Geology Exhibit Score Card (40-605), available at the
county Extension office. Each exhibit piece must be labeled with the member’s name, county
and class number. Educational display may not exceed 30” in width, 24” deep (front to back),
and 36” high.
MARINE SCIENCE
Exhibit: An educational exhibit relating to the marine environment. May be either salt water
or fresh water. May not exceed 30" in width, 24" deep (front to back) and 36" high. Include
explanation to the judge as outlined under Educational Displays in fair book. Each exhibit
piece must be labeled with the member’s name, county and class number. Judging criteria
are outlined on the 4-H Educational Display Check Sheet (40-463), available at the county
Extension office or on the State 4-H website at, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.
edu/resources/materials.html.
4-H HORTICULTURE
Vegetables and Herbs
The publication “Selecting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit”, 4-H 2334, should be used
by exhibitors as a reference except for the specific number of vegetables required for plate
and collection exhibits. This publication provides tips for selecting and preparing vegetables
for exhibit. Judging criteria are outlined on the 4-H Vegetable Collection Garden Exhibit (71201) and the 4-H Vegetable Garden Exhibit/Collection Explanation scorecard (712-07). They
are available at the county Extension office or on the State 4-H website at
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials.html. Note that
exhibitors can enter only one exhibit in each class with the exception of “Other”.
Vegetable Exhibits, Junior
4-H members may enter a maximum of 3 plate exhibits, in addition to one vegetable
collection.
Vegetable Exhibits, Intermediate
4-H members may enter a maximum of 4 plate exhibits, in addition to their choice of a
vegetable collection exhibit or poster display.
Vegetable Exhibits, Senior
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4-H members may enter a maximum of 5 plate exhibits, in addition to their choice of a
vegetable collection exhibit, commercial display or educational display.
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Herbs
Herbs must be grown by the exhibitor. Exhibitors may enter only one exhibit in each class
number. Herbs displayed must be consistent with the levels specified in the Michigan 4-H
Guide to Herb Gardening (4-H 2329) projects. A Herb Dried, Fresh-Cut Explanation Card (71206) must be firmly attached to all herb exhibits which are judged by the criteria in Herb Fresh
Exhibit Score Sheet (712-06) and Herb Dried Exhibit Score Sheet (712-04) which are available
on the State 4-H Website: http://oregon4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contestmaterials or at the Extension Office.
The publication Selection and Prepare Herbs for Exhibit (4H 2335) should be used by
exhibitors as reference which is online at: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/4h/4h2335.pdf. Selection of herbs is the choice of the 4-H member. Any herb available in your
area of the state may be exhibited. A list of herbs that could be selected for exhibits is listed
in the Michigan 4-H Guide to Herb Gardening (4-H 2329) but may be taken from any table
any year.
Flowers and Ornamentals
The class and kind of flower must appear on the exhibit tag attached to the exhibit. The
number of flowers required for each exhibit can be found in parentheses after each flower
type. In an exhibit of 3 blooms all blooms must be the same color. Each flower is to have
foliage attached or include foliage.
Each 4-Her must provide their own container. Exhibitors can enter only one entry of each of
the flowers listed below with the exception of the “Other, Perennial Cut flowers” and the
“Other, Annual Cut Flowers.” Exhibitors may show all or a portion of their allowed/allotted
flower exhibits in either of the Other classes. The total number of cut flower exhibits may not
exceed 3 for juniors, 4 for intermediates, or 5 for seniors. Each exhibit will receive a ribbon.
Judging criteria are outline on the 4-H Cut Flower Exhibit Score Cards (40-644713-01) and the
4-H Floral Arrangement Exhibit Score Card (40-642713-02), available at the Extension office
and on the State 4-H website at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contestmaterials.html.
Cut Flowers
Juniors. Exhibitors limited to 3 separate flower types.
Intermediates. Exhibitors limited to 4 separate flower types.
Seniors. Exhibitors limited to 5 separate flower types.
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Arrangements
Flowers must be grown or purchased by the exhibitor.
Juniors. Arrangement of fresh flowers in a suitable container.
Intermediates. Arrangement of fresh flowers, any choice of design.
Seniors. Arrangement of fresh flowers, any choice of design.
Seniors. Arrangement of fresh flowers, with theme “Only in Oregon”
Seniors. Miniature arrangement, using dried or fresh materials, no larger than 8" x 8" x 8".
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Dried Materials
Materials may be grown or purchased by the exhibitor.
Juniors, arrangement or dried materials.
Intermediates, arrangement of dried materials.
Seniors, arrangement of dried materials.
CONTAINER GARDENING
Plants entered in Container Gardening must be grown by the exhibitor. Exhibitors may enter
only one exhibit in each class number. Member’s name and county should be securely
attached to the bottom of each container. Exhibits exceeding 30 pounds or measuring larger
than 30" x 30" will not be accepted. Container Gardening Exhibit Information Card (716-02)
must be firmly attached to the container and covered with a closeable sandwich bag (ziplock)
to keep the card dry. Please attach to the container with clear packaging tape or duct tape.
Selection of herbs is the choice of the 4-H member. A list of herbs that could be selected is
listed in the Michigan 4-H guide to Herb Gardening (4-H 2329) but may be taken from any
table any year. Junior herb container garden must include 2 herbs of different species.
Intermediate herb container garden must include at least 4 herbs of different species. Senior
herb container must include at least 6 herbs of different species. Judging criteria are
outlined on 4-H Container Garden Exhibit Score Card (40-640) available at the County
Extension office or on the State 4-H website at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fairexhibit-and-contest-materials.
Fruit Grower (County only)
Exhibit shall consist of the following plus the 4-H Fruit Grower’s record book. Pictures of
growing crop or action pictures showing club member working with crop may be included. If
no fruit is available at fair time, club member may exhibit record book and pictures.
Specimen requirements plus record book. (Please note: Participants may exhibit up to 3
plates of fruit per fruit species, i.e. apples, pears, cherries, etc.)
Apples, pears, quinces, peaches, apricots 5 on a plate
Cherries, prunes, plums 12 on a plate
Strawberries, raspberries, trailing berries, currants, Gooseberries 314 or 1 pound box
Grapes 3 bunches on a plate
Walnuts, filberts 1 quart in the shell or 1-pint shelled
Basis for scoring:
o
o
o
Exhibit and/or pictures ................... 50
Record book ................................... 50
Possible score ............................... 100
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Commercial Horticulture Crops (County Only)
Fruit projects that will meet the family’s needs for that kind of fruit will qualify. If the crop is
not in condition to exhibit, pictures of the growing crop and the record book will qualify. See
specimen requirements listed above.
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Basis for scoring:
o
o
o
Representative amount of the crop50
Club member’s crops record book . 50
Possible score ............................... 100
Field Crops
Field crops shall have been produced in the club member’s crops project this year. If the crop
is not mature, the club member may exhibit picture of the growing crop.
Field crops shall be judged on the following basis:
o
o
o
Exhibit - grown and selected by the club member
Record book - completeness and accuracy 50
Possible score ............................... 100
50
Flower Arrangement Contests
Open to 4-H flower growers and home environment beautification (of the member’s home
grounds) members.
Each contestant shall bring his own equipment - knife or shears, frog, containers, etc.
Each contestant shall also bring an assortment of flowers to be put into a pool from which all
contestants will choose in making their arrangements. Twenty minutes will be allowed.
Senior contestants may be asked to make any of the three basic types of arrangements listed in
the 4-H Flower Growers Handbook: line, line-mass or mass.
Basis for scoring:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Color combination ............................... 25
Design .................................................. 25
Distinction and originality .................... 20
Relation to container ........................... 10
Suitability of combination of material . 10
Condition.............................................. 10
Possible score..................................... 100
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4-H LIVESTOCK RULES
All animals exhibited, except steers and small animals, must be carried as a 4-H project by the
exhibitor since May 1. Steers must be owned by March 1; market poultry must be owned within
two weeks of hatch date and market rabbits must be owned by June 30th. Also, if a small animal
born after May 1 is exhibited as a project, the 4-Her must have owned the mother by the May 1st
date.
A Record Book or Memory Book is required and must be entered for judging of all livestock and
horse exhibits.
LATE EXHIBITS – No late livestock, rabbit or poultry entries will be accepted.
All livestock, horses, poultry, cavies and rabbits will be inspected by a veterinarian or designated
trained person upon arrival at the fairgrounds.
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No steroids, stimulants, perfumes, hairspray or foreign materials will be used as a relaxant on any
animal exhibited at Hood River County Fair. If such material is used at the fair, the animal will be
expelled from the fair.
No male sheep, swine, goat, beef or horse animals are allowed unless specifically stated in the
class description.
Only Intermediate and Senior 4-H members are allowed to show intact male llamas 18 months or
older.
All sheep and goats exhibited must have an official ID tag through the USDA Scrapie Eradication
Program.
Market hogs are not to be body shaved or clipped at any time during the 4-H/FFA member’s
ownership of the animal. Exceptions are the clipping of the ears and tail of the pig. If body shaved
or clipped, the pig will be placed lower in the sale order.
All animals (except dogs) entered in a showmanship class must be exhibited in a conformation
class.
Each 4-H and FFA member must show their own animal in conformation and showmanship classes
unless excused by the superintendent.
If there is a conflict with showing your animal in a particular class or taking your animal through
the sale, a letter must be presented to the Extension Agent and your fair superintendent one week
prior to fair week, stating reasons why you will be unable to show and who will help cover the
responsibility of your fair animal. You must at least show a showmanship class in order to go
through the sale and make arrangements for your animal to be shown in a market class.
Members of 4-H who share an animal in a 4-H project must decide who will enter and show it in a
conformation class. Each member may show the shared animal in showmanship if they can be
entered in different classes.
If more than 10 animals are entered in any showmanship class, the class may be divided into two
or more sections.
Judges decisions are final.
Membership and participation in both 4-H and FFA is strongly encouraged if or when interest and
needs of the members are being served. It is strongly recommended that project enterprises not
be the same species in each program. However, when circumstances indicate that it would be in
the best interest of the youth:
o the same species and breed can be carried in both 4-H and FFA with a breeding project.
o market project of the same species and breed cannot be carried in both 4-H and FFA.
o a market project and a breeding project of the same species and breed can be carried,
with one in 4-H and one in FFA.
o the same animal cannot be carried in both 4-H and FFA. Separate records must be kept
for the 4-H project and FFA project.
While at fair, it is the member’s responsibility to take care of his or her own animal. Adults are
allowed to hold the member’s animal while work is being done, but the member should do the
work. Exceptions to this would be when the member is physically not strong enough to do the
work or where there is a potential safety hazard. If you have any questions about whether you
should be giving or receiving help, contact your superintendent or department chairman. Senior
and intermediate members are allowed to help juniors and are encouraged to do so.
Those bringing feed, grain, supplies or other equipment must bring it in by 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
without having a fair pass. Between 9:00 a.m and 9:00 p.m., a gate payment is required.
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Manure will be placed in the designated pit. Manure must be cleaned out of the stalls each
morning and placed only in the designated area. Anyone not observing these rules may be
downgraded in herdsmanship.
Livestock exhibitors note: Barn aisle ways will be sprayed for E-coli each evening.
Premiums will be withheld if animals and area are not properly kept (large livestock stalls are to be
cleaned by 8:00 a.m., small livestock by 9:00 a.m.) Member may be asked to remove the animal if
the area and animal are not properly cleaned.
Livestock and horses will be released at 6:00 a.m. and small animals will be released at 7:00 a.m.
on Sunday of fair. No animals should be removed before this time without permission from the 4H Extension Agent or premiums will be forfeited. Animals must be removed by 8:00 a.m.
All livestock and horse exhibitors are required to clean their stalls and pens on Sunday morning of
fair after the animals are released. If the pen is not cleaned to the approval of the 4-H Leader, a
$25.00 cleaning fee will be assessed per pen. Market animals will have the cleaning fee deducted
from their market check; breeding animals will be given a bill. Cleaning fees will go into the
Livestock or Horse Leaders Association treasury.
The 4-H Protest Management committee and/or the FFA advisory board will advise on any
problems or problem animals. All complaints must be registered within 24 hours of the incident.
MARKET ANIMAL POLICY
4-H/FFA members participating in the beef, sheep, swine and goat market project area may tag
two animals of the same species at the pre-fair weigh-in.
If 4-H/FFA members tag two animals, records must be keep on both animals as they are both
considered part of their project.
4-H/FFA members must then decide which animal to bring to fair, as they are only able to bring
and weigh one market animal (or pen of 3 chickens or pen of 3 ducks or pen of 3 rabbits) in each
species at the Hood River County fair. (4-H/FFA members are only allowed to sell 3 animals/species
total at the Hood River County Livestock Auction.)
If the second tagged animal qualifies for a breeding class, the 4-H/FFA member may exhibit in the
breeding class. 4-H/FFA records will be required.
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MARKET ANIMAL REPLACEMENT POLICY
If a tagged market animal of a 4-H or FFA member should die or become sick/injured:
And the 4-H/FFA member has a second tagged animal, they may use that animal.
If they do not have a second tagged animal and want to replace the animal, the 4-H/FFA member
is to provide the following information within 48 hours to the Livestock Auction Committee:
o a vet statement on the dead, sick or injured animal prepared by a veterinarian or
species fair superintendent.
o A statement of support from his/her 4-H leader or FFA advisor regarding the
replacement.
o A summary of the events that lead to the death of the animal.
o The Fair Superintendent must tag the replacement animal
If replacement is approved by the Livestock Auction Committee:
o Replacement animal does not qualify for rate of gain contest.
o Replacement animal will sell last in sale order for their ribbon placing (e.g., if it received
a blue ribbon, the animal would sell last blue or, if received a red ribbon, the animal
would sell last red ribbon animal.)
No replacement request will be granted within 10 days of the start of the Hood River County Fair.
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Health Requirements For Exhibition ALL LIVESTOCK
A veterinarian will be present during the entry periods and no animal or bird will be assigned
quarters before veterinary inspection.
A clinical inspection of all 4-H/FFA cattle, hogs, sheep, dairy goats, poultry, pets, cavies and
rabbits will be made upon arrival at the fairgrounds. Any animals showing clinical evidence of
a disease will be refused entry. Animals affected with warts, lice, ringworm, or other skin
conditions or unsightly blemishes or any other infections or contagious disease will be
refused entry. Any animal becoming ill during the fair will be required to be removed from
the fair.
No use of outside drugs to enhance animal performance or mask pain will be allowed.
Malignant Catarrhal Fever
All 4-H and FFA members who are considering exhibiting a beef or swine project that will
return home from fair need to be aware of the Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF) virus that
has just recently emerged in the northwest. There was an outbreak of this virus at the
Puyallup Fair in Washington State in 2008 that was responsible for the death of cattle
exhibited at the fair. Each exhibitor must consider the potential outcome and enter animals
at their own risk. The Fair Board, OSU Extension Service, Hood River County School District,
or Thomas L. Gilliom, D.V.M. will not be held liable if the exhibitor enters an animal in the fair
and it contracts MCF.
Malignant Catarrhal fever is a herpes virus carried by sheep. The host (sheep) is clinically
unaffected by the infection with the virus, but serves as a source of infection for susceptible
animals including cattle and pigs. Effects of this disease are extremely rare, although it is
estimated that approximately 80% of the sheep population are carriers. The average
incubation period is 30 to 60 days. It is usually fatal to cattle. While precautions are taken to
decrease the transfer of risk between species at the county fair, exhibitors of non-terminal
animals need to be aware of potential risk and decide to exhibit at the county fair based on
these facts. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Thomas Gilliom, D.V.M.
Horses
All horses exhibiting or participating in County Fair should be current on four-way
vaccinations and rhinopneumonitis, and strangles is strongly recommended. Horses showing
cuts, signs of bleeding, or lameness of any kind will be refused entry. Horses showing any
signs of productive cough, conjunctivitis, and/or nasal discharge may also be refused entry
upon examination. Mares that are in season should receive special care by owner to avoid
injury to other animals.
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Dogs
Members bringing dogs to the County Fair are required to have their dogs currently
vaccinated for rabies, DHL or DHLP and Parvo Virus. Bordatella (kennel cough) is highly
recommended. If a dog has a visible skin or physical problem, a certificate from a
veterinarian is required indicating that the condition is not contagious or harmful to the dog
during competition. No health certificate is required. Females in season will be shown at the
end of the day.
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Supreme Champion Breeding Market Project
Cash awards will be presented to the Supreme Champion Breeding Animal in beef, sheep,
swine and meat goats. To be eligible for this award:
4-H members must be enrolled in the breeding project by February 1.
4-H members must be in possession of the animal or its parents by October 1.
A copy of the breeding project records from your Record Book must be submitted to the Fair
Department Chair when entering the animal at fair on Tuesday. Copies should be made
before turning in Record Book for judging.
Supreme Champion Dairy Goat Award
Cash award sponsored by Hood River Sand and Gravel will be presented to the Supreme
Champion Dairy Goat. To be eligible for this award:
4-H members must be enrolled in the breeding project by February 1.
4-H members must be in possession of the animal or its parents by October 1.
A copy of the breeding project records and a list of classes entered must be submitted to the
Fair Department Chair when entering the animal for fair on Tuesday.
4-H Veterinary Science (County Only)
Display completed Veterinary Science workbooks. Books to be turned in at the 4-H building on
Monday of fair, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. or Tuesday of fair from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. For
display only and county only exhibit.
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4-H & FFA MARKET ANIMAL AUCTION
Each person will be limited to selling/showing a maximum of three animals (species), not more
than one in any class (i.e. one swine, one sheep, one goat, one steer, one rabbit or pen of 3, one
chicken or pen of 3, one duck or pen of 3, one turkey.) The market animals will be in addition to
those shown in breeding classes. (Only one market animal in each class may be shown. If you
weighed 2 animals at Pre-Fair, you must decide before coming to fair which animal you will be
bringing to fair.) Auction sales are subject to available market. If there is no market, animals will
not be auctioned.
Weight requirements are as follows: hogs 220-280, lambs 110-150, goats (either sex) 60 lbs. or
more (born on or after October 1); beef, a minimum of 1,000 pounds. Animals will be weighed as
they arrive at the fairgrounds. If animal weight is in question, animals will be taken off scales,
scales rebalanced, then animal reweighed immediately. That weight will stand. Animals weighing
less than the minimum or more than the maximum allowed may not be sold through the auction.
Once animal has been officially weighed and weight has been determined, animal will be penned.
All lightweight and heavy weight 4-H and FFA market animals are required to be shown by their
owners in their appropriate conformation and showmanship classes. Prior to show, scales are
checked and certified by State Weights and Measures Division. No re-weighs in small animals.
Animals meeting weight limitations will be evaluated by a qualified judge who will estimate the
live quality grades. Market animals must make the following grades in order to sell: steers- select
or better; sheep- low choice or better; hogs- number 1 or number 2. Rabbits, poultry and goats
must have a quality grade.
Market beef must be steers and must be dehorned. Exhibitors showing sheep may show either
wethers or ewe lambs. Exhibitors showing swine may show either barrows or gilts. Exhibitors
showing goats may show either wethers or does.
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Animals will be sold at the official gross weight, less four percent shrink on beef and a two percent
shrink on sheep, swine, and goats.
There will be a 2.5 percent deduction from gross sale price of each animal to help cover auction
expenses.
FFA and 4-H will be judged separately, but sold together. Sold first will be 4-H, odd numbered
years, FFA, even numbered years. Animals will be sold as placed.
All 4-H and FFA members must exhibit a completed up to date record book at fair in order to
qualify for the auction. 4-H/FFA leaders must sign that they have received the record book.
Brand inspection according to the law in effect at show time will be enforced. Evidence of
ownership must accompany each beef exhibit and this evidence must be turned in to the show
chairman when the animals are entered.
All breeds will be shown together and separated into classes by weight.
To be eligible for the sale, steers must be owned by the 4-H and FFA member by March 1; lambs,
hogs, and goats must be owned by May 1; and market rabbits must be owned by June 30; and
market poultry must be owned within two weeks of hatch date and no later than June 15th.
Animals, which have been previously sold through a finished market animal sale connected with a
fair, or livestock show are not eligible for exhibition.
Each 4-H and FFA member must show their own market animal through the sales ring unless
excused by the superintendent.
A market animal receiving a white ribbon in a conformation class will not be able to sell in the
livestock auction.
Ownership of all market animals will be retained by the seller until the animals are shipped.
“Showmanship clothing” must be worn while showing and selling animals and includes: long pants,
shirts (appropriate for breed), no dangling jewelry, no open-toed shoes; neat and clean
appearance; whites are recommended but not required for dairy and dairy goats; boots are highly
recommended for showing beef and dairy. No tank tops and/or shorts will be allowed.
When working with animals, closed toe shoes must be worn.Animal must be clean and of
showmanship quality to go through the sale.
Members will be paid for their animals as soon as the buyers have paid for their animals. (Copies
of 4-H member’s thank you letters required prior to checks being issued.)
Artificial coloring of any animal, or any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects
of conformation in animals such as lifting or filling under the skin will be considered as fraud and
deception. All animals giving evidence of such treatment before or after slaughter will result in the
owner being barred from future shows and all awards and sales proceeds being withheld from
current show.
When a person purchases an animal for his or her own use and the carcass does not grade on the
rail as estimated by the judge, it will be the purchaser’s responsibility to accept the carcass as
graded.
Every 4-H/FFA fair exhibitor will be responsible for handling their animals and will be responsible
for any animal getting loose and causing injury to any person or to any property, and shall not hold
the Board, OSU Extension Service and their employees, and all 4-H Leaders from and against all
claims and demands, costs, charges and expenses which incur due to animals not being properly
handled or guarded. If problem situations do arise, the 4-H agent or FFA advisor will oversee
appropriate action to correct the problem.
Membership and participation in both 4-H and FFA is strongly encouraged if or when interest and
needs of the members are being served. It is strongly recommended that project enterprises not
be the same species in each program. However, when circumstances indicate it would be in the
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best interest of the youth. The same species and breed can be carried in both the 4-H and FFA with
a breeding project. A market project of the same species and breed cannot be carried in both 4-H
and FFA. A market project and a breeding project of the same species and breed can be carried,
with one in 4-H and one in FFA. The same animal cannot be carried in both 4 H and FFA. Separate
records must be kept for the 4-H and FFA projects.
Market Animal Health Record is required on all market beef, sheep, swine and goats and should be
turned in with record books.
COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) affidavits are required for all market animals except rabbits.
COOL affidavits are to be turned in at prefair.
Pigs are not to be body shaved or clipped at any time during the 4-H/FFA member’s ownership of
the animal. Exceptions are the clipping of the ears and tail of the pig. If the animal is body shaved
or clipped, it will be placed lower in the sale order.
BEEF CATTLE
Each member will be limited to a maximum of six animals.
DAIRY CATTLE
Each member will be limited to a maximum of six animals. Producing cows shall be milked
dry after 6 a.m. of the day shown.
GOATS
Purebred and grade animals are shown together. All milking does are not to be milked so
that they will show their best bag when shown.
Horns on goats are discouraged. All goats born after January 1, 2000 must be dehorned.
Horns are allowed if it is characteristic of the breed, in breeding classes only. All market goats
must be dehorned.
Each member will be limited to a maximum of six animals in each species.
Members are encouraged to follow breed standards on body clipping or shaving, however, it
is an individual decision.
PYGMY GOATS
Purebred and grade animals are shown together. Wethers will be shown in separate
confirmation classes. Does and wethers will compete together in showmanship.
Horns on goats are discouraged. All goats born after January 1, 2000 must be dehorned.
SHEEP
Each 4-H member will be limited to a maximum of six animals.
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Each member is limited to one fleece in a class and a total of two fleeces. Fleeces must have
been shorn in 2011 and be from animals owned by the 4-H member. Each fleece must have a
4-H Wool Show Tag indicating breed and class number. Place fleece in a clear plastic bag.
All classes except 771 407 000 and 771 416 000 are white fleeces. All colored fleeces (black,
brown, etc.) must be entered in 771 407 000 Romney, colored or 771 416 000 Colored Fleece
(any breed or cross; indicate breed on tag.) Colored Romney are a separate class number.
SWINE
Each 4-H member is limited to a maximum of six animals. Each member is also limited to one
entry per class.
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LLAMAS & ALPACAS
Only Intermediate and Senior 4-H members are allowed to show an intact male llama 18
months or older.
RABBITS
Members of 4-H must be present to show their rabbits. Each member will carry their rabbits
to the judging table and show them while they are being judged.
Rabbits of 4-H may be disqualified for any of the following defects or ailments: Crooked feet,
legs, spine, neck or tail, lop ears, blindness, absence of a tail or ear, missing or buck teeth,
rupture, vent disease, or infected sores. They may be placed down, but not disqualified, for
being over or under weight for their age class or for having other defects or ailments.
Rabbits will be examined on arrival by two or three assigned leaders and will not be admitted
to barn if they show evidence of ear canker, vent disease, infected sores, sniffles, or skin
diseases.
Rabbits will be judged according to breed and variety.
Any rabbit that has a permanent defect will be placed in the white ribbon group. Any rabbit
that has a correctable problem shall, at the judge’s discretion, be placed in the red or white
ribbon group.
Any rabbit that does not fit in a breed standard should be placed in the crossbred class. The
crossbred class will be judged on condition.
If five or more rabbits of the same breed are entered and there is no class for them, a class
for that breed may be established.
A 4-H member may enter only one animal in any class and may not enter more than five
rabbits.
All rabbits must be tattooed, or marked with indelible ink. Permanent identification is
recommended.
Members will provide their own carpet square or mat at the show table.
MARKET RABBITS
To be judged on confirmation and condition, all breeds competing. Rabbits will be weighed
individually. No “re-weighs”, first time weight is the official weight. Bill of Sale and
documented birth presented at check in. Feed & Growth Records to be presented during
judging and at pre-fair.
RABBIT PELTS AND TANNED PRODUCTS
Pelts must have been taken from rabbits owned by 4-H member during the current year, and
must have been skinned, stretched and prepared by the exhibitor.
Each member is limited to a maximum of two pelts. They may be in the same class. They will
be divided into subclasses by weight for judging -fryer pelts, 21/2 to 4 oz.; baker pelts, 4 to 8
oz.; and mature pelts, over 8 oz. A champion pelt will be selected.
Freedom from holes, flesh or fat, mildew, hutch stains and general condition of pelt will be
considered as well as the density, texture and quality of the fur.
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POULTRY
4-H Poultry members will be required to be present to show their birds. Members will carry
their single-bird exhibits to the judge’s table and show them while they are being judged. The
new Oregon 4-H showmanship procedure will be used.
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A 4-H member may make only two entries in any class, and a total of 15 entries of poultry
altogether.
A clinical inspection by two or three assigned leaders will be made of all poultry upon arrival. No
birds will be permitted to enter their cages until the inspection is made. Any bird showing
clinical evidence of disease may be refused entry. Birds vaccinated with live virus for Newcastle
disease must have been vaccinated at least 30 days prior to the show.
Recognized breeds will be judged separately if numbers warrant.
Birds known by the exhibitor to be of a crossbred origin should be entered in the crossbred
class.
Pen of Laying Hens
Three hens in production. Hens should not have been shown in individual classes and count
as one entry. To be scored on the following criteria:
o Visible signs of production 40 points
o Uniformity
30 points
o Condition Vigor
10 points
o Cleanliness
10 points
o Feathering
10 points
Heritage Poultry County Only Class
Hood River County 4-H will use the term “heritage poultry” as defined by the American
Livestock Breeds Conservancy – naturally mating, long-lived, slow-growing varieties, most of
which have standards defined by the American Poultry Association. See www.albc-usa.org
for breed lists.
Market Poultry
All market poultry exhibitors must present a Bill of Sale and report of hatch date upon
entry at fair and at pre-fair. Birds will be weighed individually at the fair. No “re-weighs.”
First time weight is the official weight. All breeds will compete together.
All market poultry must be purchased within two weeks of hatch date and owned no later
than June 15th.
CAVIES
All exhibitors must bring their own cavy pens. Exhibitors are limited to a maximum of five
animals.
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PETS
Any animal pet (other than cavies), safe for people to be around, and not exhibited in other
Fair classes is eligible to be entered by a 4-H member.
A Showmanship class is available. The superintendent in charge of the barn unit will be
judging the class. Animals are to be taken to Fair for classes. It is optional for them to be
housed at Fair. (Check with the superintendent Chairman for specific details.)
Exhibitors will be limited to entering no more than tone entry under pets.
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DOGS
NOTE: ALL DOGS MUST BE KENNELED WHEN NOT BEING SHOWN. NO DOGS ALLOWED
OUTSIDE OF THE SHOW ARENA EXCEPT IN KENNELS.
Dog Obedience
Check 4-H 1202, 4-H Dog Obedience contest outline for reference.
Brace Class
Two dogs shall perform at the same time, as a unit, doing the Novice class exercises. The brace
will be handled by one handler and will take place on Saturday. The dogs need not be of the
same breed or owned by the same person but need to be currently enrolled in the Dog Care
Project. (For complete directions see 4-H Dog Obedience, Showmanship and Contest Guide, 4-H
1202.)
Trick Dog
Members will show trick or tricks they have taught their dogs and will provide commentator
with a statement of what their dog will do and how long they have been working with their dog.
Participants will be evaluated. All will receive the same recognition No premiums (ribbons only).
Costume Dog
Members will participate in a Pet Parade and will be evaluated on costume. Costume must be
made by 4-H member and must not cost more than $5.00. All will receive the same recognition.
No premiums (ribbons only).
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HORSES
Contestants must ride, show or exhibit horse/pony/donkey/mule they have owned and/or
personally trained for 90 days prior to county fair. Lease agreements are required and must be
turned into the Extension Office 90 days prior to County Fair each year. If lease papers are
turned in late, they may bring the leased horse to fair, but cannot place higher than a red ribbon
and may not participate at state fair.
Horses cannot be trained or shown by anyone other than the 4-H member 90 days prior to
county Fair.
All equines must pass pre-entry vet check before entering stable area. Vet check date and time
will be announced prior to fair and will be listed in Fair Book. Daily haul in horses are exempt
from vet check however, must be tied to trailers in day-use area when not mounted and are not
allowed in stall/barn area at any time.
It is the responsibility of each member to be aware of the rules and regulations set forth in the
most current editions of the “4-H Horse Contest Guide”, “4-H Oregon Horse Project” and “Hood
River County 4-H Horse Project Guidelines.”
All Hood River County 4-H members participating in any equestrian activity, regardless of riding
seat, will wear a properly fitted equestrian helmet which meets the standards imposed by the
American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) F1163 and includes certification and labeling
required by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI). Such headgear will be secured with the harness
engaged and properly fastened when mounted on an equine or in a vehicle (cart, wagon, buggy,
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etc.) being pulled by one or more equine. It is recommended that 4-H’ers wear their ASTM/SEI
helmets anytime they are around their horses.
Any intermediate or senior 4-H member will qualify for State Fair Horse Show participation by
receiving a minimum combined score of 170 in showmanship and their chosen area of
equitation (Western or English.) In addition, each individual score must be 80 points or higher.
For members who ride multiple seats, the highest score must be used to determine eligibility.
Then, if members have received a blue ribbon in other seats on the same horse, they may ride
those seats as well at state fair.
Individuals who qualify for State Fair in equitation/showmanship may also enter Trail if they
received a blue ribbon at the Hood River County Fair using the same horse as used in
equitation/showmanship.
To qualify for State Fair in Gaming, contestants must have met the blue ribbon qualifying time in
the each event entered and riders must use the same horse in all gaming events. If members are
not showing another animal in showmanship, they must exhibit their gaming animal in gaming
showmanship.
To qualify for State Fair in Ground Training, contestants must have received a blue ribbon in
ground training at county fair. The county may enter one yearling and one two-year-old Ground
Trainer in each age division. (The same person may show in both divisions.) If the contestant is
not showing a equitation animal in showmanship, they must exhibit their ground training animal
in showmanship.
Contestants may compete in both driving classes. There are two ways to qualify for State Fair.
Contestants who qualify for State Fair in equitation/showmanship may also enter driving if they
received a blue ribbon in reinsmanship at county fair using the same animal as used in
equitation/showmanship. To qualify in Precision Driving you must also have received a blue
ribbon in precision driving.
Contestants may also qualify with the non-equitation horse or pony if they received a minimum
combined score of 170 (in reinsmanship and showmanship) at county fair. In addition, the
showmanship score must be 80 points or higher, and the driving score must be 85 points or
higher. If contestants are not showing in equitation animal in showmanship, they must exhibit
their driving animal in showmanship.
Contestants who qualify for State Fair in equitation /showmanship may also enter Hunt Seat
Equitation over Fences if they received a blue ribbon in that event at county fair using the same
horse as used in equitation/showmanship and if they received the blue ribbon performing over
an approved qualifying course. A qualifying course must have a minimum of six different fences
with at least three of them at the maximum height and spread. There must be at least on
combination jump and one change of direction.
Contestants who qualify for State Fair in equitation /showmanship may also enter Dressage if
they received a score of 58% or higher on a Training Level Test 2-4 or any First Level test at
county fair using the same horse as used in equitation/showmanship.
o 58% and up
Blue Ribbon
o 50-57.99%
Red Ribbon
o 49.99% and below
White Ribbon
Riders may ride only one test at State Fair, and it must be the test they rode at county fair and in
which they received the qualifying score. A member who scores 62% or higher at State Fair
must progress up to the next test the following year. (The requirement to move up does not
apply to a new horse or in test change years.) The 2011 test must be used.
A 4-H’er may bring a ground training or 5 & under horse in addition to their equitation horse.
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Mares with foals at their side or wet mares are not allowed at County Fair.
No horses shall be given a tranquilizer with 24 hours of showing, except if required for medical
care and administered by a veterinarian.
No hoof polish is to be applied at Hood River County Fair.
No riding of other members’ horses at any time at County Fair.
Boots must be worn when on herdsmanship and when working with horses, as defined in 4-H
Horse guidelines.
All contestants in gaming, jumping or Ranch Horse classes must receive instruction for these
activities prior to fair.
All attire must meet standard 4-H rules as outlined in the 4-H Contest Guide (PNW0574) or
Ranch Horse Contest guide (OR13131) or the Hood River County 4-H Horse Project Guidelines.
Showmanship
Scoring
100 points total
Member 25%
Neat and clean, properly dressed, prompt and alert, confident (poised), courteous
Animal & equipment 25%
Animal clean and brushed, in good condition, feet cared for. Halter and lead fitted, equipment
clean and safe
Showing the animal 50%
Following directions, leading, turning, standing, backing, stopping, showing to advantage,
controlling on lead and in line, attention in line
The purpose of showmanship is to teach courtesy, good grooming, poise, confidence, and how
to fit, train, and handle your horse. Showmanship is a demonstration of the member’s ability to
show the animal, in hand, to its best advantage. Conformation of the animal is not considered.
Attire may be western or English. Driving attire is also allowed except for skirts or dresses. The
type of headgear for the exhibitor in showmanship is optional. ASTM/SEI helmets, although not
required for showmanship, are encouraged. Either an appropriate hat or helmet must be worn.
Equitation
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Required movements: Walk, trot, extended trot, canter/lope, hand gallop, extended
canter/lope, figure 8, back, turn, mount and dismount. Forward motion required on haunch and
forehand turns.
Check project book for exhibit regulations.
Pattern may be required for all classes.
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Trail Horse Class
Trail horse obstacles: no less than six of the following obstacles will be used and no more than
ten. Participants in trail class will be mounted on their horse unless specific obstacle calls for a
dismount.
Gate, dismount and mount on off side, jump an obstacle - horse to be stopped and collected
immediately after jumping; walking by mail box, pick up and carry noisy object, jump not more
than 18", step over a log or pole, walk plank lying on ground, walk through brush, walk over
elevated bridge, drag, back through marked course, carry reasonably heavy object to a specified
point, pick up horse’s feet, ride past noisy object, side step pivot within designated circle. The
judge will determine length of time a contestant has to start the course and time to complete
the course.
Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences
Performance begins when the contestant enters the ring. Except for refusals, jumping faults
of the horse are not to be considered unless it is the result of the rider’s ability. Jump height
not to exceed: recommended jump height
Junior – Recommended 2 feet 3 inches with a recommended spread of 2 feet 3 inches.
Intermediate- Recommended 2 feet 6 inches with a recommended spread of 2 feet 6 inches
Senior – Recommended 2 feet 9 inches with a recommended spread of 2 feet 9 inches.
Jump height not to exceed 3 feet; spread is not to exceed the height of jump.
.Junior
Working Hunter
While jumping such a course, a hunter is expected to demonstrate a combination of
qualities: a steady, fluid pace; good jumping form over fences; exemplary manners; and a
reasonable amount of athletic ability and agility - which makes him appear to be an
agreeable and safe mount to ride. Horses will not be judged on
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials.html. Jumps at 2’3" for
beginner riders and/or horse. Jumps up to 2 feet 9 inches for intermediate or advanced rider
and/or horse. Club leader will determine into which division the rider will be entered. Any
rider who disqualifies receives a white ribbon.
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Ground Training
Contestants will give the judge a list of exercises to be attempted, age of the member, age of
the animal, length of training period. Items to be demonstrated are outlined in Step 4B of
the 4-H Advancement Program. 4-H member who is showing the animal must do all training.
Training by others, including other 4-Hers, makes animal ineligible for class. Fifteen minutes
will be allowed. Judges may adjust score if adequate progress has not been made in training
related to time horse has been in training. Recognition will be made according to how well
items are accomplished.
Horses entered in ground training should never have been mounted by the exhibitor.
If contestant is not showing an equitation animal in showmanship, they must exhibit their
ground training animal in showmanship.
No obstacles are allowed.
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Pleasure
Pleasure classes are for ribbon only. No premiums are paid for the classes.
Gaming
All contestants must be enrolled in a gaming 4-H club or instruction in their own club.
All gaming contestants who have not shown an equitation/showmanship animal must enter
gaming showmanship.
Same horse must be used for all gaming events.
Ribbons will be awarded on a modified points system of 1/3 blue, 1/3 red, 1/3 white for
awarding ribbons.
Any rider who is disqualified or receives a No Time will receive a white ribbon.
Seniors and Intermediates who meet the minimum state blue ribbon qualifying times will
qualify for state in the respective events.
Dressage
A member who scored 62% and above at a previous county fair must ride at the next highest
test. Participants must have earned the minimum combined qualifying scored in
Showmanship and Equitation, and received a blue ribbon in Dressage Training Level Test 2, 3
or 4, or First Level Test 1 with a minimum score of not less than 58% to qualify for State Fair.
The requirement to move up does not apply to a new horse. Riders may only ride one test at
the fair.
Working Ranch Horse County Only Classes
The Oregon 4-H Ranch Horse competition consists of the following six classes:
• Ranch Horse Showmanship
• Working Ranch Horse
• Ranch Horse Trail
• Cow Working
• Ranch Horse Roping
• Identification, knowledge, and skills tests
Exhibitors compete in all events as individuals. Events are designed to promote skills a person
might need on a working ranch. Counties may choose to offer some or all classes, but only the
events listed above will be allowed without permission from state staff/faculty with horse
responsibility.
Members and horses must meet all requirements listed under “Project Animal” and
“Possession” in the 4-H Horse Contest Guide (PNW 574). In addition, members must attend at
least two clinics working with cattle before they can enter the Cow Working class. Members
should refer to Oregon 4-H Ranch Horse Contest Guide 13131 Dated October 2010 & Oregon 4-H
Ranch Horse Manual 1313 date October 2010 for additional information and policies.
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Clothing and equipment
4-H members should be neat and clean. Dress is Western-style boots, a long-sleeve shirt that
buttons or snaps in front, and jeans. A properly adjusted ASTM/SEI helmet is required any time a
rider is mounted. Chinks or batwing chaps are allowed in Cow Working, Trail, and Roping
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classes. An exhibitor’s hair must be worn in nets, braids, or some other style that presents a
neat appearance and a clear view of the show number.
Equipment should be Western style, safe, clean, and properly adjusted. Saddles should be
properly fitted with a rear cinch (attached to the front cinch). Rules require that saddles have
horns and that the horn be wrapped for roping classes or any time dallying is required. A rope
may be properly attached to the saddle. A breast collar is required in Roping and Trail, and it is
recommended for Cow Working and Working Ranch Horse.
All tack and equipment must be used properly and humanely. Gag bits and protective leg gear
are allowed in all classes except showmanship. Bridles must have throatlatches.
State competition
Intermediate and Senior 4-H members may be eligible for state competition. Since a ranch horse
must be an all-around horse, members qualifying for a state competition must compete in all six
Ranch Horse events and must use the same horse in the five horse events.
Members are chosen for the 4-H Ranch Horse state competition based on the average score of
their best five out of six events. For example, if an exhibitor received 85 points in Ranch Horse
Showmanship, 82 in Working Ranch Horse, 90 in Ranch Horse Trail, 72 in Cow Working, 95 in
Roping, and 83 on the tests, his or her top five scores (85, 82, 90, 95, 83) would be totaled (435),
then divided by 5 for an average of 87. (See the state fair book for the current year’s required
average to qualify.)
Ranch Horse Showmanship
In this event, members show their skill at handling their horse safely and effectively from the
ground. They show pride in their animal by how well it is groomed and cared for. They show
pride in themselves by how neatly dressed, poised, confident, courteous, and knowledgeable
they are.
Clothing
Chaps and spurs are not allowed in showmanship. A hat or helmet is required.
Equipment
4-H members must have a safe halter and lead rope for their horse. Chains may be used as
described in the 4-H Horse Contest Guide (PNW 574).
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Working Ranch Horse
In this event, 4-H members demonstrate horsemanship skills that may be used on a working
ranch. The class is a pattern that may include, but is not limited to, walk, trot, lope, lead
changes, rollbacks, and turns on the haunches. Members demonstrate their skills individually—
there is no rail work. They should demonstrate horsemanship skills at natural gaits and
controlled speed when specified.
Clothing
Neither chinks nor chaps are allowed.
Equipment
Use equipment correctly and humanely. Use one hand on a curb and two hands on a snaffle bit.
Tiedowns, martingales, nosebands, and other training devices are discouraged. Members riding
without training devices will score higher than equal rides that use them. While a single or
roping rein is allowed, split or romal reins are best for this class.
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Ranch Horse Trail
In this event, 4-H members demonstrate skills necessary to ride the trail looking for lost cattle or
moving herds, including overnight stays. Riders are asked to negotiate tight spaces and perform
tests of skills that may be needed on the trail or ranch. Ideally, this class would be held in a real
outdoor trail setting, with brush, rocks, uneven ground, trees, etc. When held inside, the use of
natural obstacles is encouraged whenever possible. There should be a minimum of 6 obstacles
and a maximum of 10. Obstacles should be more spread out than in a regular trail class, so the
horse can demonstrate various gaits between them.
Clothing
Chinks or batwing chaps are allowed.
Equipment
Use equipment correctly and humanely. Tiedowns, martingales, nosebands, and other training
devices are discouraged. Since dallying and dragging are likely to be part of this class, a single or
roping rein or romal reins is suggested, unless a snaffle bit is used. Members riding without
training devices will score higher than equal rides that use them. A breast collar is required
Cow Working
In this event, youth demonstrate their ability to sort, hold, and/or move cattle effectively as if
working them on a ranch. Contest procedures may vary.
Clothing
Batwing chaps and chinks are allowed.
Equipment
Equipment should be used correctly and humanely. Use one hand on a curb and two hands on a
snaffle. Ropes, if carried, should be attached to the saddle securely. Spurs and/or romal cannot
be used in front of the cinch. Contestants may hold on to the horn.
Roping
Contestants need to start at the beginning level with roping a dummy. They can work their way
up to roping a simulator and then an actual cow.
Clothing
Chinks or batwing chaps are allowed.
Required equipment
• Rope, fitted for the use and the individual
• Breakaway honda
• Wrapped saddle horn
• Saddle, double rigged, with front and back cinch
• Roping rein or single piece reins
• Breast collar
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Identification, knowledge, and skills tests
In this event, youth demonstrate their knowledge and skills required on a ranch. Identification and
use of equipment and general ranching knowledge regarding horses, cattle, breeding, animal health
& ranch doctoring as well as knots may be required. The Oregon 4-H Ranch Horse Manual provides
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information specific to the Ranch Horse project, but you won’t find everything you need to know
about ranching in these pages. Working with experts throughout our state so they may share their
knowledge and experience. Use the Oregon 4-H Ranch Horse Manual along with the following
resources:
Oregon 4-H Ranch Horse Contest Guide (Oregon 4-H 13131)
Oregon 4-H Horse Advancement Program (Oregon 4-H 1302R)
4-H Horse Project, PNW 587 (Oregon 4-H 130)
4-H Beef Resource Handbook, Ohio State University
Extension Service, 4-H 117R (Oregon 4-H 1410)
Other resources include:
4-H Horse Contest Guide, PNW 574 (Oregon 4-H 13011)
4-H Colt and Horse Training Manual (Oregon 4-H 1303)
4-H Horse Judging Manual, PNW 575 (Oregon 4-H 1308)
LIVESTOCK CONTESTS
4-H & FFA Large Livestock Judging Contest
4-H and FFA contestants will judge classes of beef, sheep and swine. (Participants will need
to choose whether they are going to participate in 4-H or FFA, but not both). They may also
judge up to two classes of forage and identify up to 10 types of feed materials.
Showmanship
Animal science exhibitors are required to participate in showmanship contests relating to
their exhibits. A 4-H member may enter only one showmanship contest for each kind of
livestock (project). Example: a member may not enter two dairy showmanship contests.
Contestants must show their own animals, which are entered, in 4-H class at this show.
Members of 4-H are expected to do their own fitting and training for the show.
Intermediates and seniors should do their own clipping and blocking and should be able to
demonstrate if asked.
No use of talcum powders, oils or other artificial coating materials will be allowed when
fitting or showing animals in all swine classes.
Judges may ask questions about the member’s animal, or about fitting and showing and
general knowledge.
The showmanship guides in the project bulletins shall be the references for questions that
may arise.
4-H Livestock Showmanship Score Card
The purpose of 4-H livestock showmanship is to teach boys’ and girls’ courtesy, good
grooming, poise and confidence, and how to fit, train and handle animals.
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Basis for scoring:
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Club member ..................... 25
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(Clean, net, courteous, attentive, and confident.)
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(Clean, good condition for breeding or market, feet trimmed, properly
groomed.)
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Showing the animal ........... 50
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(Ability to show the animal to good advantage and to move the animal as
directed by judge.)
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Possible score .................. 100
For showmanship class numbers, refer to specific animal species.
Age breaks on all showmanship contests will be as listed under Rule 9 under General 4-H
Rules (junior, intermediate, and senior).
HERDSMANSHIP
Wednesday, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Livestock herdsmanship in 4-H contests helps teach club members to be courteous, neat and
orderly, and to take proper care of their animals. Therefore, herdsmanship is the responsibility
of each 4-H member. For complete scorecard, contact the Extension Office.
Club members will be judged on appearance, cooperation, courtesy, work done by members
and proper attire.
Animals should be clean, comfortable, secured properly and safe. Horses should be unsaddled.
Stalls/pens should be clean.
Barn area should be clean and orderly with feed and equipment stored and clear signage.
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Herdsmanship will be judged on a club basis for ribbons only. There will be ribbons for the first
three clubs in each lot. Each participating member in the club will receive a ribbon for which the
club places.
Parents are not allowed to assist with herdsmanship. In the small animal barn the 4-H’er and
superintend and/or chair are the only individuals who can handle, caring or cool the animals. If
superintendents note parental assistance, clubs will have reduced one placing for the day.
o Lot 1 Horses
o Lot 2 Beef, sheep, swine, dairy, dairy goats
o Lot 3 Rabbits, poultry
All clubs will automatically be entered in herdsmanship. A small club is defined as having 1 to 10
enrolled members; a medium club is defined as having 11 to 19 enrolled members; and a large
club is defined as having 20 or more enrolled members.
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