Divisions

Junior Rider

4-H members who have not reached his/her 14th birthday by January 1st of the current year. (See the glossary in the horse show rule book)

Senior Rider

4-H members who are 14 years or older and have not passed his/her 19th birthday by January 1 of the current year. (See the glossary in the horse show rule book)

Adult Division

Screened volunteers will be accepted in the ride on a ratio of adults to 4-Hers determined by registration. The riders are included for safety and supervision along the trail and participate as a judged division. Adults must be sponsored by a 4-H member who is entered and accepted in the ride.

Conditioning Division

4-H members who have not passed his/her 19th birthday by January 1 of the current year. (See the glossary in the horse show rule book) Mileage only, 12.5 miles. This division will not be judged. Riders in this division are required to participate in the pre-ride check and meeting held on Friday. Please be sure to complete the condition division entry form. For more information about preparing for the ride please refer to the 4-H Competitive Trail Riding Reference Book.

Horsemanship Award (optional):

All riders in each division will be eligible for this award. Please indicate YES or NO under horsemanship on the entry blank if you want to be judged in this area. Three places in Horsemanship will be awarded in each division.

• Division A - (14.2 Hands and under), Junior Riders*
• Division B - (14.2 Hands and under), Senior Riders*
• Division C - (Over 14.2 Hands), Junior Riders
• Division D - (Over 14.2 Hands), Senior Riders
• Division E - Leaders/Adults lightweight, 165 pounds & under**
• Division F - Leaders/Adults, Heavyweight, over 165 pounds**

*PA 4-H Height Certificate required in these divisions
**Includes the weight of the rider, saddle & pads.