Ingham County MSU Extension 2017 ICHC 4-H Horse Camp June 13, 14, 15, 16 Ingham County Fairgrounds

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1 Ingham County MSU Extension 2017 ICHC 4-H Horse Camp June 13, 14, 15, 16 Ingham County Fairgrounds The 2017 four day Camp will have a format, consisting of a true camp atmosphere. Participants will be grouped together based on chosen discipline and age / skill level. Each group camp will have an instructor and teen volunteer to lead throughout the three days of camp. There is a minimum expectation of members to have walk / trot riding ability. This is not a learn to ride with no previous experience - camp. Riding improvement instruction is offered for various levels of skill; walk-trot, through advanced. Disciplines offered are English Hunt Seat, Western, Gymkhana, Dressage and Jumping. Participants will choose one discipline and instruction level for the entire camp. Within the camp groups, additional demonstrations and information on horse care, horse behavior, training techniques and various other horse related topics, similar to previous year individual clinics but campers will not have individual schedules. Members of a recognized Michigan 4-H program, 9-19 years of age by January 1, 2017 may register. Non 4-H members also 9 19 yrs. are welcome but must pay an additional $10.00 participation fee. Participants provide their own horse, tack and supplies and are required to care for their own horse during the three day stay at camp. Their horse must remain on the fair grounds for the entire camp. Participants are allowed to camp as long as there is a parent/guardian/ or leader present between 7pm and 7am with the participants in the camping area. All 4-H rules apply at camp along with additional rules and guidelines listed in the registration packet. THE CAMP COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT - IN THE EVENT OF LESS THAN MINIMUM NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED TO MANAGE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, CAMP MAY BE CANCELLED AND FULL REFUNDS RETURNED. EACH CLUB IS ASKED TO BRING ONE SHEET CAKE AND 2 PACKAGES OF COOKIES AT CHECK IN. 1

2 2017 ICHC 4-H HORSE CAMP INSTRUCTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION 1. There is a minimum expectation of members to have walk / trot riding ability. This is not a learn to ride with no previous experience - camp. 2. Please read all instructions and information thoroughly. Signing the registration indicates your understanding and agreement. 3. The following forms must be returned by Friday June 02, All general information pages are to be kept. A. Registration-required B. Medical form-required C. Parent volunteer form D. Negative Coggins (copy) required and supplied by participant E. Signed camping form (IF camping overnight) 4. Payment for camp must accompany packet. Please make checks payable to Ingham County Horse Committee. Checks will be cashed within two weeks of receiving them. 5. The camp groupings and arena locations schedule will be determined after registrations are received and will be distributed at check in. 6. Campers will have various skill clinics in addition to their general instruction class. Please have appropriate tack for the session you register for. 7. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided on Wednesday and Thursday, and breakfast only on Friday for CAMPERS, ADULT AND TEEN HELPERS! Family members will need to buy a $10.00 wristband to help cover the cost of their meals. Campers will have access to water throughout the day also. They are welcome to bring their own food and drinks, but are responsible for keeping them appropriately stored. IE we will not have refrigerators available for perishable foods. 8. Campers will be responsible for getting their horses ready for classes and arriving on time. Teens and adults will be in the barns to assist the younger or less experienced campers. 9. Camp staff and instructors reserve the right to split or combine classes. They may also move a camper to another class they feel is more appropriate. 10. Campers violating camp rules or horses that are a danger to other horses, or people will be asked to leave camp. 11. Meet and Greet will be at the North end Main arena after 6pm.This is a great time to get to know the other campers from other clubs and/or new 4H members and non 4H members. 12. Overnight camping is on an assigned basis. Payment and registration for camping will be done at the time of camp registration on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. There needs to be a parent/guardian/leader at the campsite at all times between the hours of 6pm-7am. Participants are not to be unsupervised at any time. 2

3 2017 ICHC 4-H Horse Camp Sponsored by the Ingham County Horse Committee June 13-16, 2017 for more information Ingham County Fair Grounds Debbie Bingham (c) Horse Camp Registration Laura McNeil Tuesday June 13 th 2:00 PM 8:00 PM Steve Sommer STALL BEDDING / SHAVINGS - please call Crestview Tack Steve Taylor Meet and Greet Pizza - Tuesday June 13 th All Camp welcome 5:00 PM Pizza Party 5:30 6:30 PM North Main Arena State Show Test Tuesday June 13 th Fair Community Building - 7:00 PM CAMP: Wednesday June 14 th, 7:30-5:30pm (All camp greet meeting at 8:45, day activities start at 9:00 am), 7:00 PM evening activities Thursday June 15 th, 7:30-5:30pm (All camp greet meeting at 8:45, day activities start at 9:00 am), 7:00 PM evening activities Thursday June 15 th 5-8 Cloverbud camp 9:00-5:30 (pre-registration required) Class presentation 5:00 PM Friday June 16 th, 7:30 AM 12:00 PM Morning activities, Closing Ceremony 11:00 Main Arena General Information and Rules: PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO PREPARE FOR CAMP Violation of camp rules could result in the camper and their animal being sent home. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. There is a minimum expectation of members to have walk / trot riding ability. This is not a learn to ride with no previous experience - camp. Camp committee reserves the right to dismiss those not deemed qualified to ride. 2. Participants must be 9 years of age by January 1, 2017 and must belong to a recognized Michigan 4H club, or if not a 4H member, must have signed a waiver. 3. If parents need to contact us in an emergency, they may contact the Fair office during normal working hours (8:00-5:00) After hour s emergencies, Camp staff Cell phone numbers are listed above. 4. If at any time a horse camp representative feels that a child is ill, a parent will be required to come to camp to attend to their child. There is a health form attached to this packet that must be filled out by a parent/guardian and returned with the registration and MUST BE SIGNED. Our camp nurse is Debbie Bingham A negative 2017 Coggins must accompany the camp registration form. 6. A light breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on the grounds Wednesday and Thursday, with breakfast only Friday. Parents/friends need to purchase a $10.00 wristband for both days to help defray the cost of food. There will be snacks and water available throughout the day. If your child has food allergies, please indicate them on your health form. 7. Please use only PINE bedding shavings in the stalls. Shavings are available for purchase from Crestview tack. 3

4 SAFETY RULES 1. There is a minimum expectation of members to have walk / trot riding ability. This is not a learn to ride with no previous experience - camp. Camp committee reserves the right to dismiss those not deemed qualified to ride. 2. Ride only your own horse. No riding double. No Riding Bareback. 3. Any Non Scheduled Camp activities after 6:00pm must be supervised by a parent/guardian. This includes, but is not limited to, bathing and grooming of horses, stall cleaning and watching clinics. Camp staff is not responsible for campers at after this time. Unsupervised campers will be asked to stop the activity and arrange supervision or a ride home. 4. Any vehicles being driven to camp MUST be parked in the open field EAST of the roadway, and left there during camp hours. (7am-6pm) PLEASE NO DRIVING ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE SOUTH END SHOW ARENA DURING CAMP HOURS! (JUMPING ARENA) 5. Trailers must be parked in the lot south of the south fence line-where they are parked at fair. Or across the road 6. Ride only in designated areas. Horses must be walked from the barns to the assigned rings. Do not get on your horse until an instructor is present in your ring and your equipment has been checked. (IE helmet, tack) 7. All horses must be bridled with a bit, when riding including gymkhana. Exceptions must be presented to the committee by a club leader. 8. All campers must wear an ASTM-SEI approved helmet when riding. REGARDLESS OF RIDING STYLE 9. Proper western or English riding footwear (with a ½ heels) must be worn around the horses at all times. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO RIDE WITHOUT PROPER FOOTWEAR. NO OPEN TOED SHOES OR BARE FEET ALLOWED WHILE HANDLING YOUR HORSE. 10. If your horse is dangerous or unmanageable it may be sent home at the camp Committee s discretion. 11. Horse s exhibiting obvious signs of illness or unsoundness may require a medical Clearance from a Vet before participating in camp 12. NO HAY BAGS! TWO WATER BUCKETS must be hung on the front wall of each stall. The Buckets must be hung chest high for the horse, and must be full when leaving for the Night. 13. NO HORSES OUT AFTER 9:00 PM 14. CAMP ACTIVITY DISCONTINUED AND BARN LIGHTS OUT AT 10:00 PM. 4

5 CONDUCT RULES 1. Participants and Teen Volunteers may not leave the grounds from 7am to 6 pm without permission from one of the supervisors. For those camping see camping rules 2. Bicycles, skateboards, or wheeled vehicles of any kind are strictly forbidden. Campers are prohibited from driving vehicles, including golf carts on campgrounds. 3. Drugs, alcoholic beverages, and smoking materials will not be allowed. Appropriate measures, including notifying parents and/or police intervention will be taken. 4. Stalls must be cleaned at the end of camp. Any fees charged by the fairgrounds for unclean stalls will be passed on to the camper assigned to the stall. (Please notify staff if you are planning on attending the open show. The staff will attempt to keep your stalls in the same barn) 5. Parents, instructor, personal trainers, and other family member are NOT TO INTERFERE with the instructors or riders during riding sessions. If there is a problem or concerns, PLEASE direct them to any member of the camp staff. Anyone interfering will be asked to leave the fair grounds. 6. The care of your animal, IE water, feed, stall cleaning, cooling down the horse) is the CAMPERS RESPONSIBILITY. If at any time, a camp representative feels that a horse maybe ill, the owner will be called and will be required to come to camp and check on the animal. If it is deemed an emergency, the emergency vet contact from the stall card will be called. 7. Friends may not visit during camp. They may attend the demonstrations Friday morning only to watch. 8. Dogs will be allowed. They must be on a leash at all times and have proof of license. Please leave loud or aggressive dogs at home. 9. Halter tops must be 3 finger width - no spaghetti strap tanks. 5

6 2017 ICHC 4-H Horse Camp Registration form ONE RIDER PER FORM Rider Name 4H Age (as of Jan 1, 2017) Address City St Zip Parents Name Home Phone Cell Club Name County Registraion and Deadlines (Check all that apply) DEADLINE-FRIDAY JUNE 02, 2017 THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATIONS $ a rider ($85.00/rider if 2 or more children in the same family registering) Includes a t-shirt $ a night camping-to be paid upon arrival at camp on Monday $ a rider ($ plus $10.00 Non 4H members participation fee For extra tee ($12.00) and sweat shirts ($25.00) please call Laura McNeil at CAMP TEE SHIRT ORDER FORM (1 TEE PROVIDED TO CAMPER) Participant s Name YS YM YL ENCLOSURES to be submitted with this form Check Enclosed-Amount $ Health Form Negative Coggins Parent Volunteer Form Complete Riding Package Selection Form AS AM AL AXL ALL FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE: Make Checks payable to Ingham County Horse Committee Mail forms and required enclosures to: Ingham County Horse Camp C/O Camp Committee Hilliard Building 121 E. Maple Street Mason MI PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR YOU CHILD TO ATTEND HORSE CAMP I exempt and discharge the Ingham County 4H Horse Committee, Ingham County 4H Council, Ingham County fairgrounds and the 4H Camp volunteers from any loss, damage, or injury to my son/daughter, other, or their property including horses, while at the 2017 ICHC 4H - Horse Camp Parent/Guardian Signature Date I agree that Horse Camp is a learning experience. I have read the information and rules, and understand my cooperation is required 4H Members Signature Date 6

7 2017 ICHC4-H HORSE CAMP CLASS SELECTIONS *RIDERS NAME: *4H CLUB NAME STALL CARD EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OWNERS NAME Horse s Name Breed Age Emergency Contact Phone: Vet Name: Phone: TYPE OF MOUNT: HORSE PONY Discipline-Select ONE only (for large group sessions) English Gymkhana Western Jumping Dressage SKILL LEVEL-Select ONE only- Camp staff reserves the right to place you in a different group for safety reasons. You must have mastered the previous level s skills before moving up to the next level. Walk-Trot 1 st year, (NO cantering/loping) will learn ring safety and etiquette Walk Trot 2 nd year 1 st year canter/lope. (Will learn how to lope/canter. Will only canter at camp. Novice -Will canter/lope and concentrate on basic equitation and ring etiquette. Intermediate / Advanced will work on advanced patterns/training. 3+ years of experience at the canter NOVICE INTERMEDIATE ADVANCE RIDERS CLINICS A limited 1 hour clinic morning and afternoon will be offered each day for riders registered with canter skill level. You can enter regardless of registered ride discipline bring all your needed tack. REINING WEDNESDAY ONLY ENGLISH-WESTERNING RIDING THURSDAY ONLY WESTERN DRESSAGE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY (committee will balance head count for ea day) Walk / trot registered campers will be assigned clinics for their equine education 7

8 2017 ICHC 4-H HORSE CAMP EVENING SHOW EVENT THROUGH THE EYES OF THE JUDGE Wednesday and Thursday evening will be a limited Show Event held at the North End Main Arena. Campers can enter either night for riding class, but Showmanship will be limited to one night and at their skill level as noted at registration. The classes will be judged as if you were at a completion and each class will then be critiqued by the judges to offer educational comments. Show clothes are optional. Showmanship can be shown either Western or English discipline. WEDNESDAY EVENING THURSAY EVENING * SHOWMANSHIP * SHOWMANSHIP Walk Trot Novice Intermediate Advanced * ENGLISH EQUITATION * WESTERN EQUITATION Walk Trot Novice Intermediate Advanced Walk Trot Novice Intermediate Advanced 8

9 PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT AND HEALTH STATEMENT FOR MINOR MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE INGHAM COUNTY 4H YOUTH PROGRAMS TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF MINORS PARTICIPATING IN DESIGNATED 4H PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: ICHC 4-H HORSE CAMP JUNE 13 16, 2017 NAME OF MINOR GENDER BIRTHDATE ADRESS PHONE # (HOME) WORK# CELL# PARENT OR GUARDIAN NAME ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT THAN CHILD S: NAME AND PHONE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT OTHER THAN PARENT CELL PHONE # HOME # NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF CHILD S PHYSICIAN SPECIAL HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS: (use additional pages if necessary) If there are any questions about the health of a minor, a complete health exam should be obtained by your physician. 1. Allergies and other reactions to medications or foods 2. Special medical or dietary needs 3. Any activity restrictions 4. Current medications: Name of medication, reason for use, prescribed administration: **** ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND GIVEN TO THE CAMP NURSE AT REGISTRATION******** Does the camp staff have permission to administer TYLENOL to your child if needed? YES NO Insurance information HOSPITAL MEDICAL check one or both COMPANY NAME: SUBSCRIBER NAME POLICY NUMBER: PHONE I give my consent and approval for the above named minor to participate in the above actives. I have indicated all special health considerations on this form. I will assume responsibility for any necessary medical expenses for the above named minor. I understand the nature of the act ivies and risks involved and I will not hold chaperones, leaders or the 4H office of the Cooperative Extension Service responsible of any injuries sustained by said member while participating in the activities. I/We give permission as a parent/guardian for medical treatment to be given to the aforementioned minor in an emergency, with the following listed exceptions. (IE blood transfusion, surgery) DATE PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE 9