Join us for a 4-H Model Horse on Saturday, December 14th at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County.  Registration must be completed by December 11th.  

Setup is open at 9am with Show starting at 10am.  

Limit: 3 entries per class

NYS 4-H Model Horse Show Rule Book:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/65112/NYS_4-H_Model_Horse_Rule_Book.pdf?1705501095

There are two general divisions for model horse shows: Performance and Halter.
Performance Classes: These classes focus on the horse and the task it is performing. Tack is required for performance class showing. A doll is not required but can add realism to the display. All performance class entries should have a 3” x 5” index card with a description and/or pattern describing the entry’s performance. If the model horse is at a trot, the card should indicate something like “trotting at the rail while rising”. The tack has to be specific to the task.

Common Performance Classes include:
• English Performance (Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Saddle Seat, etc.)
• Western Performance (Stock work, Rodeo, Reining, Trail, etc.)
• Costume Classes (Native Costume, Novelty Costume, Costume made by exhibitor)

Halter Classes: These classes evaluate how a model represents the actual breed of horse. The divisions and judging criteria are derived from their real-life counterparts. Although known as "Halter", tack or costumes are not required (check your show bill for exceptions).

Common Halter Classes include:
• Stock Breeds at Halter – Quarter Horses, Paints, Appaloosas
• Sport Breeds at Halter – Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, Warmbloods
• Light Breeds at Halter – Arabs/part Arabs, Morgans, Saddlebreds (3-gaited)
• Spanish/Gaited Breeds at Halter – Andalusian/Lusitano, Tennessee Walkers, Saddlebreds (gaited)
• Draft Breed at Halter – Belgians, Percherons, Clydesdales, Shires
• Pony Breed at Halter – American Pony Breeds, British Pony Breeds, other purebred ponies
• Any Other Breed at Halter – breeds that wouldn’t fit into the classes above including mixed breeds

How to Set-Up:
• Classes must be set up by the 4-H member, not parents or leaders.
• Older 4-H members may assist younger 4-H member if help is needed.
• No one may touch anyone else’s models after set-up.

The Judging Criteria:
• Classes will be judged on age, realism, relevance to the class, scale, correct fitting tack for discipline, detail, neatness, and workmanship.
• Exhibitor does not need to be present during judging – judge may ask exhibitors to step back.

Performance Display Requirements:
• Displays should be no larger than 18” x 24”.
• A separate display is required for each class entered.
• The whole display should be to scale.

Description Card:
• Each horse display must include a description of the class written on a 3” x 5” index card. Halter classes should include the Class Name, and breed of horse being exhibited.