NC State 4-H Horse Program / Animal Science Department
2021 NC State 4-H Horse Show
FACILITY INFORMATION
Maps
If it is your first time to the Hunt Horse Complex, you might want to take a look at this aerial map of the facility so you are familiar with the location of the barns, rings and entrance gate and stall and show offices.
Parking & Safety at the Horse Complex
PLEASE REMEMBER: No trailers or campers will be allowed to park and set up next to the barns. With campers/trailers parked next to the barns, there is not enough access for emergency vehicles to pass unobstructed in the event of an emergency. This is a violation of fire code. There are no changes to open trailer/ camper parking. Thank you for your cooperation as the NC State Fair-grounds implements this new plan for the safety of all.

Please be mindful of securing all valuables during the show. At various shows throughout the year, there have been instances of theft occurring from the stall area. Thieves have even stolen items from cars that they were able to unlock by finding keys lying around stalls. If your group is going to leave your stall area for any length of time, please lock up your items in tack stalls. Better safe than sorry!
Hunt Horse Complex Rules- Be Sure to Review
  • Horses should stay within the arenas, barns, rings, and pads. Horses are not allowed in the paved parking lot or in the RV park.
  • Washing or bathing of horses is to be done in designated wash areas only, located inside Barn B or outside between Barn B and middle ring.
  • No overnight horses may be stabled in trailers or tied out.
  • Horses are not allowed to be tied or led by any moving vehicle.
  • Smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or vaping) are prohibited in the main arena, dining and office areas, and all barns.
  • No nails, screws, staples, or fixtures may be installed in any building including stalls and door frames (to hang stall guards). Eye hooks may be placed in two existing holes in a stall to hang water and feed buckets. Eye hooks must be removed when you leave. If a stall that is assigned to you is assessed damaged fees by the facility, you will be billed for those fees.
  • Skateboards, in-line skates, scooters, and hoverboards may not be used anywhere on the grounds. Due to past safety issues, BIKES are not permitted at the NC State 4-H Horse Show.
  • The use of drones or unmanned aircraft/vehicles is prohibited on all State Fair property including HHC.
  • The speed limit may not exceed 5 mph in the horse complex and caution should be taken when driving near people and animals. Every motorized or electric vehicle operator must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
  • No power strips may be used in any HHC receptacle. In addition, all extension cords utilized must be grounded (3-prong) type. Improper cords pose a danger and may be confiscated.
  • No cooking or open flames are allowed in the barn areas; this includes grills (gas or charcoal), deep fryers, and smokers. A crockpot is allowed, but it must be directly plugged into a wall outlet, equipped with a tip-over safety switch, and used only within the walkways, not in the stalls or near combustible materials.
Know Before You Show- COVID-19 Guidelines (updated from Operating Procedures Guide)
  • Face coverings are not required at this event, but we do recommend face coverings while indoors or in crowded areas.
  • Social distancing requirements have been lifted, but we will still be putting the following measures in place to help minimize congested areas:
  • Only one support person per rider will be allowed at the entry gate and while schooling during designated schooling times.
  • When visiting the show office or schooling sign-up, please limit the number of people from your group to avoid crowding and only have the essential people in those spaces.
  • Follow the posted signage near the show office and in/out gates to help avoid crowding.
  • We encourage exhibitors, volunteers, and spectators to be thoughtful about general good hygiene practices, such as frequent hand washing and staying home if they are feeling unwell. There will be a handwashing station in the food truck area of the grounds.
SHOW INFORMATION
Judges
Adaptive Riding/Speed Events: Barbara Prather, North Carolina
Hunt Seat: Andrew Lomker, New York
Western/Ranch/Showmanship: Shane Young, North Carolina
Non Trotting/Non-Trotting Dressage: Jessica Hlebak, Tennessee
Dressage/Combined Training: Kristine Hamilton, North Carolina
Dressage: Claudia Novick, North Carolina
State Show App
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The NC State 4-H Horse Show App (hosted through Yapp) is your quick link to all the information you need to get you through the show: schedules, updates, maps, check-in procedures, website links, patterns, dressage tests and more. Be sure to allow for notifications when you download the app so you receive alerts when updates are sent. The app replaces the Remind service we previously used.
Download Yapp for the State Show App by scanning the QR code above with your mobile device. You can also copy and paste this link: https://my.yapp.us/QSQTA4.
Important Reminders
Be sure to check your email confirmation notice for the show. Read through all the details and make sure the information is correct:
  • Horse and Rider’s Name (are they both spelled correctly?)
  • Division(s) (are you listed for all the correct divisions?)
  • Class(s) (did you enter everything you wanted to and are the ones that are listed correct?)
  • Stall(s) (are you listed for the correct number?)
If you find something that needs to be changed, please reply to the email from which the confirmation was sent. If you signed up for pleasure pairs, please make sure your partner also signed up! Both individuals have to register.
Schooling Information
Be sure to review all the schooling guidelines and schedule, which includes detailed information about 4-H’er/exhibitor attire expectations throughout the show. Schooling sign-up will start at 9:00, in the cafeteria on Wednesday. After Wednesday afternoon, sign-up sheets will be in the show office. 
Schooling Supervisors Needed
We are in need of adult schooling supervisors throughout the show. The link to sign up for a supervisor time slot can be found here. There is a tab at the bottom of the sheet where volunteers can view the Schooling Supervisor Responsibilities, and also the 2021 Schooling Information and Guidelines that were shared with exhibitors.
Show Photographer
Cassidy Brooke is this year's show photographer. She will cover in-arena action shots of the classes, offer a backdrop for posed and "win" shots, capture candids throughout the show, and provide on-site previewing and ordering and online ordering after the show.
Cassidy is also offering black background portraits and by special request. To sign up for one of these sessions, sign up on her site.

Patterns
Patterns for all Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation, Trail, Versatility Precision Pattern, Ranch Riding, Western Riding and Ranch Reining are available for download on the State Show Patterns page on the website. Working Hunter, Equitation Over Fences and Hunter Hack patterns will be available on Wednesday (outside the show office). Combined Training Over Fences courses, and Hunt Seat and Horsemanship Medal patterns will be posted at least one hour before the class.
Stalls, Shavings, and Check-In
Stalls will be available on Tuesday, July 6, from 12 noon through 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 11. Please adjust your travel schedule to permit your arrival at or after 12:00 PM on Tuesday. On Tuesday, the Main and Covered arenas will be closed. Lunging and hand-walking are permitted in outside rings, but no other schooling will be allowed.
Pre-ordered shavings will be delivered to stalls. If you need additional shavings at the show, put in your request and pay for them in the show office (in the main arena) and they will be delivered to your stall. In order to check in at the show office and receive your packet, you will need to first obtain a Coggins check slip from the stall office. Please take your horse and a copy of your Coggins to the stall office near gate H4. At Coggins check, if you have a digital or photo Coggins, you will need to provide a color copy. Bring your Coggins check slip (yellow) to the show office to obtain your show packet and back numbers. You must have your back numbers before signing up for schooling.
Opening Ceremonies
A special Opening Ceremony has been planned for Friday evening. The Opening Ceremony involves a parade in the main arena for 4-H'ers and Volunteer Leaders participating in the State 4-H Horse Show. The start time for opening ceremonies will be announced Friday afternoon, but will not begin before 5:00. 
Please note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions and recommended guidelines, county delegations will have designated seating in the main arena and will not enter on foot. Please have all members, including friends and family, sit in your designated section number during opening ceremonies. County delegations will be recognized and asked to stand. Delegations are welcome to hang banners over the pipe railing behind their seats (where the section numbers hang). Other decorations are also allowed but show management may ask for some to be removed if they have the potential to block the view of other spectators or might spook horses in the arena.

Senior 4-H Horse Program Members who are aging out of 4-H (will turn 19 on or before 1/1/22) will receive a special lapel pin. Aging out 4-H members must be identified prior to the State 4-H Horse Show to be eligible for a lapel pin, and will be asked to walk into the main arena to be recognized. If you are eligible for this award, please submit your name on this form.

The Pleasure Pairs and Senior Versatility Class will be held approximately 15 minutes after the opening ceremony. If you are showing in Pleasure Pairs, BOTH MEMBERS OF THE PAIR MUST ENTER THE CLASS ON THE ENTRY FORM. A warm-up time will be provided in the covered arena for exhibitors entered in those classes. During opening ceremonies, presentations will be made to honor the Junior and Senior 4-H Sportsmanship and Candace Norman Outstanding Adult and Youth Service Award winners.
Versatility
The order of go for the versatility classes will be:
  1. English Pleasure
  2. Western Pleasure
  3. Precision Pattern
  4. Texas Barrels
Stall Decorating Contest
For the fourth year in a row, the NC State 4-H Horse Show will hold a stall decorating contest. The online entry form must be completed by June 30, indicating the stall numbers to be judged within a county delegation. The entire delegation does not have to participate. There will be a small, medium, and large division (based on the number of stalls in the group). The breakdown within divisions will be announced after entries have been received. Stalls must be ready to be judged on Friday morning (July 9) at 8:00 a.m. and the winners will be announced at the opening ceremonies Friday night. Decorations should remain up through noon on Saturday. Stalls will be judged on the following criteria: 40% Neatness & Eye Appeal (Eye-catching design and visual appeal); 30% Originality & Creativity (Exceptional use of creative ideas and originality to the design); 30% Craftsmanship (Well-constructed and neat materials). Theme: UNDER THE SEA
Consignment Booth
Clean out your closets, trailers, and tack rooms! The 4-H Consignment Shop will be held during the State 4-H Horse Show. If you wish to consign items, follow the link to the online registration system on the Consignment Booth page. There is a 20% consignment fee, which goes to the NC 4-H Horse Program Educational Events Fund to support the traveling teams that attend national competitions. The Consignment Booth will be located in the North corner (adjacent to Trinity Road) of the Main Arena.
If you have consigned in the past and still have tags attached, you can transfer items from a previous sale to the 2021 sale. Instructions are on the website after you log in. If you have forgotten your password, there is a link to ask for a reset.
To set up an account and generate tags to sell items, please follow the links on the Consignment Page.
Artistic Expression Contest Drop-Off & Display Location
Pre-entered exhibits must be submitted to the NC State 4-H Horse Show (cafeteria) on July 9, 2021, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Entries will be judged beginning at 5:00 PM.
The exhibit will be open for viewing on Saturday, July 10 from 10 AM to 4 PM in the cafeteria. Pick-up of entries and awards will be Saturday from 4 PM to 6 PM.
Cowboy Church
July 11, 7:45-8:25 a.m. in the Cafeteria

Cowboy Church Service with the CoolWater Cowboy Church, Pastor Wesley Thomas & his wife Mona 
CoolWater Cowboy Band: Eddie and Debbie Oldham, Donnie Martindale, Mark Smith
Dressage Updates/Changes
Due to the overall number of Dressage entries, the Non-Trotting Dressage Classes (160,161,162) will be held on Saturday afternoon. Ride times will begin at 2:00 and there will be built-in breaks between classes. Ride times will be posted at the show and on the Yapp App. Links to the Dressage tests are also available on the App.
Ground Handling & Trail Updates/Changes
Western & Ranch Trail courses will be set up in the Youth Center ring (above the Covered Arena). Please remember that we are using a posted order of go for those classes, so be sure to check those lists so you do not miss your go.
Second Annual Alumni Showmanship Class
Calling all 4-H Alumni! The Saturday evening program will feature our Alumni Showmanship Class. Click the link below for the entry form, which includes details and specifics for the class. Entry forms and sponsorship money are due in the show office by 3:00 PM on Friday, July 9

Golf Cart Rental
The Golf Cart Guy is going to offer golf cart rentals for the week of the show. The rate is $85 per day. If you would like to reserve one, follow the directions on the link below. There are a limited number available.
Southern Regionals
The 2021 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships will be held in Perry, GA, July 29-August 1. Entry forms and additional information about the show will be included in the exhibitor packets at the NC State 4-H Horse Show. However, if you would like to take a look at the schedule and other information, here is a link to the website where show information is being housed: Regionals Website Link
2021 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Show entries will close PROMPTLY AT 12:00 Noon at the State 4-H Horse Show Office on Sunday, July 11, 2021. 

Perry, GA Accomodation Information
The room block/discounted rate of rooms that we arranged at the Best Western is already full. Below, please find links to pages that provide other lodging options.
Camping is available on-site at the GA National Fairgrounds, to reserve a spot, click the link below: