Tustin, MI The Michigan 4-H Foundation Phone: (231) Leadership Training Center FAX: (231)

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1 Tustin, MI The Michigan 4-H Foundation Phone: (231) Leadership Training Center FAX: (231) MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H HSE SHOW JUDGES AND HSE SHOW MANAGERS CONFERENCE JANUARY 18-19, 2014 PLACE: Kettunen Center, Tustin, Michigan TIME: General Registration: Adjourn: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 2014, 1:00 p.m. WKSHOP CODINAT: NOTE: There will be lodging available on Friday evening, January 17, for those who would like to come early. Arrival time will be 7 to 9 p.m. See package #1, #1W and #1R below for the early arrival rate. Judges must register for Saturday and Sunday to receive attendance credit. Please pay close attention when you are registering online to the category you select. Your cost will depend on the category you select. COST: Judges (regular and conditional), State 4-H Horse Advisory and State 4-H Horse Show programming committee members, and County 4-H horse show superintendents pay one of the package prices below. All fees include lodging, meals and resource fees. All fees must be prepaid. Fees below include a $20.00 resource fee which covers the cost to the State 4-H office for educational materials, resource people and supplies for this conference. Package #1 Friday lodging through Sunday lunch: $ (includes $20.00 Package #1W Same as Package #1 but includes upgrade to White Pine: $ (includes $20.00 Package #1R Same as Package #1 but includes upgrade to Red Oak: $ (includes $20.00 Package #2 Saturday lunch through Sunday lunch: $ (includes $20.00 Package #2W Same as Package #2 but includes upgrade to White Pine: $ (includes $20.00 Package #2R Same as Package #2 but includes upgrade to Red Oak: $ (includes $20.00 Package #3 Saturday lunch through Sunday lunch, no lodging: $72.75 (includes $20.00 There will be no refunds for unused package items and ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INS. Red Oak is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Anyone who does not cancel with the State 4-H office 48 hours prior to the conference will be charged a no-show fee of $72.75.

2 REGISTRATION: The 4-H workshop registration system has changed for the workshop season! We are now utilizing the event registration tool that is part of the Michigan State University Extension events management system. Registrations can now be made by individuals, families, and county staff. The new system also allows for credit card payments! Go to to register for this event. Once registrations have been entered, workshop attendees who have not paid online with a credit card are still expected to send their payment to their county MSU Extension office or ANR Events Management at 446 W. Circle Dr. East Lansing, MI 48824, with a copy of their registration receipt. All fees must be prepaid. When county staff login to register other individuals, they will select the type of participant from the roster and register the person in the system. Again, please pay close attention when you are registering online to the category you select. Your cost will depend on the category you select WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Participants must be 20 years of age as of January 1, Additionally, participation is limited to only those eligible to attend: Regular and Conditional Judges on the list of Michigan 4-H horse judges Extension staff members State 4-H horse advisory and horse show programming committee members County 4-H horse show superintendents or their representatives Open Horse Show Managers PLEASE NOTE that Regular judges are required to attend this conference every three years to remain in good standing. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the 4-H philosophy, and focus on youth and volunteers in 4-H Horse Shows To improve and standardize the judging of 4-H horse shows in Michigan To improve cooperation between county fair 4-H horse show superintendents or show managers and 4-H horse show judges To make Michigan 4-H horse shows as educational as possible WHAT TO BRING: Personal items (linens and towels are furnished), informal clothing, pencils, notebook, etc. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and ideas to share with the rest of the group. (Winter-sports enthusiasts bring your own equipment.) MEDIA RELEASE/MEDICAL TREATMENT AUTHIZATION: All adult workshop participants are encouraged to complete this form. This form is then given to the county MSU Extension office, which sends it to the workshop coordinator. All adult workshop participants are encouraged to complete the Media Release section of the form. This section authorizes MSU Extension to record and photograph workshop participants and to use these photos and voice recordings in educational and promotional publications and programs.

3 SMOKING REGULATIONS: All persons are expected to adhere to Kettunen Center's smoking regulations. The use of tobacco is prohibited in all indoor space. Smoking areas are provided outside of the buildings. CONDUCT POLICY: Positive behavior is a key expectation for all adults participating in 4-H activities behavior that reflects trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Participants are expected to follow all workshop and event guidelines. Theft, vandalism, the use of illegal drugs and alcohol, inappropriate or threatening behavior that violates the rights of others, and other such offenses are strictly prohibited, and anyone involved with these offenses will immediately be sent home at his or her own expense. If it is determined by 4-H staff or persons in charge of the activity that the offense warrants it, the offender will be turned over to the proper authorities. Participants are expected to take responsibility for their own actions and encouraged to inform their chaperones or the workshop coordinator if another person is mistreating them. ACCOMMODATIONS F PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Accommodations may be requested by calling at (517) three weeks before the workshop to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this time will be met when possible.

4 Michigan 4-H Horse Judges & Superintendents Conference January 16 th - 18 th, 2014 AGENDA-SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON SPEAKER AVAILABILITY Friday, January 4 th 7:00 9:00 PM Check-in for Early Arrivals-lobby 6:00 7:30 PM Judge s Advisory Committee Meeting-Red Oak 7:45 10:00 PM Conditional Judges Program - Red Oak (Mandatory for ALL Conditional Judges) Facilitators: Stacie Rulison, Ron Chandler, Saturday, January 5 th 7:30 8:30 AM Breakfast 8:30 9:00 AM Registration-lobby 8:00 AM 9:45 AM Conditional Judges Program - Red Oak (Mandatory for ALL Conditional Judges) Facilitators: Stacie Rulison, Ron Chandler, 9:50 10:00 AM Welcome, Overview-Gerber Facilitators: & Kettunen Staff 10:00 11:10 AM Horse Show Roundtable Sessions-All 11:10 11:15 AM BREAK 11:15 12:15 Judging MIHA and Judging 4-H: Similarities and Differences JoAnn Kosanic 12:15 1:15 PM LUNCH Hiring Judges 101-Jaye Nevins 1:15 2:15 PM Scoring Pattern Classes-Kelly Chapman 2:15-2:30 PM BREAK The Need for Speed-Setting Up Gymkhana Events as Efficiently as possible: Dave Cox

5 2:30 3:30 PM Judging and Show Management Ethics 3:30 4:30 PM The Evolution of Western Pleasure- Kelly Chapman 4:30-4:45 PM BREAK The Ins and Outs of Running Your Horse Show-Ron Strefling 4:45 6:00 PM Scribing and Communicating with Your Scribe- Bob Milks and 6:00 6:50 PM DINNER 7:00-8:00 PM Dressage Review-Ask Amy Franks, Sue Hughes? 8:00-9:00 PM How 4-H Prepared Me for a Career in the Horse Industry- Kelly Chapman 9-9:15 PM Dodge Miner Friend of 4-H Horse Judges Award- Gerber 9:15 PM Videos, Social activities, Games &/or Card Tournament Sunday, January 6 th 7:30 8:30 AM BREAKFAST 8:30 9:00 AM Inspirational Service 9:15 10:00 AM Michigan 4-H Horse Program Update - 10:15 11:30 AM Assessing Lameness and Animal Welfare- DVM 11:30 12:00 PM Wrap Up-Gerber Judges Advisory Committee 12:00 PM LUNCH DRIVE SAFELY & HAVE A GREAT SHOW SEASON!