Horses ~ Division HH ~ August 19-22, 2010
 Join the fun as The Kittitas County Horse Fair exhibits and competition kicks-off the annual Kittitas County Fair August 19, 2010. There’ll be plenty to see and do at this year's Horse Fair. Watch 4H kids compete in numerous equine events.
The Kittitas County Horse Fair is supported by the generous contributions of University Auto,
Luft Trailer Sales, Liberty Farm & Lawn, LTD., Ellensburg Chevrolet, and Old Mill Country Store.
Schedule of Events
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Awards
Barkley Perpetual Award
The Jo and Vern Barkley Perpetual Award is presented to the winner of a ride-off between first and
second place blue ribbon ride in each age group of the Western Equitation class (six riders, two
from senior, intermediate, and junior categories).
A significant pattern is required for this class. The perpetual trophy is displayed in the trophy
case at the Kittitas County Courthouse. The winner receives a keeper trophy.
 High
Point Jumping Trophy
The trophy is sponsored by the Z X Bar Ranch. It is awarded to the high point jumper of the Kittitas
County Horse fair. The winner keeps the trophy for one year and receives a keeper trophy. Western Games Trophies
These trophies and buckles are awarded in the four age divisions (Senior, Intermediate, Junior and
Novice) to horse project members who accumulate the highest points in Showmanship. English or
Western, Equitation, and their highest county horse judging placing. One-third of the point value is
given to each discipline. Tiebreaker is the Showmanship score. High Point trophies sponsored by Kim
and Darrel Hendrickson. Belt buckles for Novice, Junior and Intermediate High Point winners
sponsored by Chamber Rodeo Cowboys. Belt buckle for High Point winner sponsored by Liberty Farm and
Lawn. Belt buckles for Novice Walk/Trot only winner sponsored by Puget Sound Energy. High Point Trail Trophy
This award is sponsored by the Kittitas County Horse Leader’s Committee and is given for the best
overall score on the Trail Course. A keeper trophy is also awarded. Judging Trophy
The individual who receives the highest scores in all three county horse judging contests wins this
award. The recipient also receives a keeper trophy. This award is sponsored by Frank Costello.
Taylor Templin Sportsmanship Award
The award is given to the horse 4-H member who exhibits a courteous, cheerful, helpful, and kind
attitude toward other 4-H members, parents and leaders at all times during the Kittitas County Horse
Fair. Horse 4-H members vote at the Horse Fair awards ceremony. The award is determined from
year-to-year. A gift certificate of $10.00 is sponsored by the Kittitas County 4-H Horse Leader’s
Committee, and a traveling trophy awarded in memory of Taylor Elizabeth Templin is sponsored by the
Brownlee Family. Taylor was a 4-H member who always showed great sportsmanship and a kind and
helpful attitude. She is greatly missed by the 4-H community and all who knew and loved her.
Herdsmanship Trophy
Sponsored by Bits and Buckles 4-H Club, this award is given to the club who gains the most points in
Herdsmanship during the Kittitas County Horse Fair. The perpetual trophy is displayed in the trophy
case at the Kittitas County Courthouse. Driving Reinsmanship Trophy
The trophy, sponsored by Cheryl Paul, Loraine Varriano and the Garland Family, is given to the 4-H
member with the highest points in driving. Points accumulated from the Spring Leader Show Pony
Reinsmanship Class, Summer Leader’s Show Pony Showmanship Class and Reinsmanship Class and the
Kittitas County Horse Fair Reinsmanship Class. All levels of 4-H members are eligible to receive
this award. A keeper plaque is also given. Best Costume Award
The award is earned by the 4-H member with the best overall costume. It is a cash award sponsored by
Carol and Dough Evenson. Barn Decoration Awards
The award is sponsored by The Windbreak Texaco. A rosette ribbon and a cash award of $15.00 are
given to the horse club with the best barn decorations; a rosette ribbon and $10.00 award is given
to the second place club; and, a $5.00 award is given to the third place club. Age Division –
Western Games Awards
Plaques are sponsored by the Kittitas County 4-H Horse Committee, and are awarded to the best
overall combined times in Barrels, Poles, Key Race, Figure 8 Race, and Flag Race in each Age
Division (Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior). High Point Trophy
The award is presented to the 4-H member that accumulates the greatest number of points at the
Spring & Summer Leaders’ Shows and the Kittitas County Horse Fair. Pony and handler/rider must be
the same. Points are awarded in the following classes: Pleasure Driving, English or Western
Equitation, English or Western Pleasure, Showmanship and Barrel Racing. Keeper trophy will be given
to the winner at the Horse Fair awards ceremony. A perpetual plaque listing annual winners and their
photos will be kept on display in the Kittitas County Courthouse. The award is sponsored by The
Clark Family Welsh Pony Farm. Fred M. Derrick Memorial
The “Fred M. Derrick Memorial Award” is given to the Grand Champion in the horse Showmanship
Contest. The first and second place winners in Senior, Intermediate and Junior classes compete for
this award. The trophy, sponsored by the Derrick and McDonald Families, remains on display in the
trophy case at the Kittitas County Courthouse. The winner receives a keeper trophy. All-Around
Showmanship
The Senior, Intermediate and Junior winners in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, and Horse are eligible to
compete in the All-Around Showmanship Championship. The person selected as All-Around Champion will
receive a permanent trophy and one year’s possession of a rotating trophy. Both awards are sponsored
by the Kittitas County Fair Board. The champion of each age division will receive a trophy sponsored
by Joe Shannon and Country Companies Insurance. All-Around Showmanship competition is held on Labor
Day, September 1, 2008. Mark Patterson Perpetual Award
The award is earned by the 4-H horse project member who accumulates the highest scores in
Showmanship, Western Equitation, English Equitation, Trail, and horse judging held in the county in
2008. In the event of a tie, the trophy is warded to the individual with the higher score in
showmanship. The winner keeps the trophy for one year. The award is sponsored by Mark Patterson.
English Classic
The trophy, sponsored by Dennis and Nancy Page, is awarded for excellence in English Horsemanship.
The top two blue ribbon riders in each age category (Senior, Intermediate, and Junior) will compete
in a ride-off for this award. The winner keeps the trophy for one year, and also receives a keeper
trophy. Most Improved $10 Cash Award
Sponsored by Peg Rowbotham, this cash prize is awarded to a 4-H Project member who meets all the
criteria to compete in the Kittitas County Horse Fair and, who through the current 4-H year: 1)
shows enthusiasm and growth as an individual; 2) is cooperative in club and county activities; and,
3) shows much growth in horsemanship without the aid of professional help other than the 4-H
sponsored clinics and training days. |
