Skill-A-Thon
Mandatory Activity for Saddle Horse Members
This is a hands-on activity designed to stimulate and encourage learning about topics concerning horses. It is open to all 4H horse project members. It is offered as a one day clinic in conjunction with other 4H saddle horse activities. Each year a new station or new material will be included.
Participation in Skillathon is an option (required) for project completion and in order to be eligible for top county awards and State Fair delegation. There is no minimum score required for completion. There will be target minimum scores for each age group at each station to help participants gage their accomplishments. Actual earned scores will be used in award calculations.
There will be at least 8 stations to be visited, completed and scored. A Bonus station(s) may be offered for each age division. Participants may have a time limit at each station.
There will be 3 skill level divisions based on yrs in 4-H (in the Saddle Horse division
Participation in Skillathon is an option (required) for project completion and in order to be eligible for top county awards and State Fair delegation. There is no minimum score required for completion. There will be target minimum scores for each age group at each station to help participants gage their accomplishments. Actual earned scores will be used in award calculations.
There will be at least 8 stations to be visited, completed and scored. A Bonus station(s) may be offered for each age division. Participants may have a time limit at each station.
There will be 3 skill level divisions based on yrs in 4-H (in the Saddle Horse division
- First Level 1-3 yrs in 4H
- Second Level 4-6 yrs. in 4H
- Third Level 7 or more yrs in 4H
Youth showing in the Saddle horse division will be provided with two opportunities to complete this educational requirement to be able to show in the Lucas County Junior Fair. The tentative dates for 2021 are:
- Tuesday, May 4, 2021 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (No Project Book Testing Started after 8:00 p.m.)
- Thursday, May 13, 2021 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (No Project Book Testing Started after 8:00 p.m.)
2021 REGISTRATION AND FORMS Fairbook Schedule
Below are the forms for 2021 Saddle Horse Fair Registrations.
Remember to include any of the following documents with your Fair Registrations - May 15th Deadline to Fair Office
Horse Photo ID's
Horseless Horse Project Book #173 and Horseless Horse Poster Project #173P: Registration and Supplemental Packet
Lucas County Fair Indemnification Form
Horse Sharing
Members Across County Lines
Horse Lease Forms
Wrist Bands - $5 each Order Form
SHAC Fair Dues Form
- Please Read this Letter first for instructions.
- Complete Entry Form. (Make Sure to Use the Correct Form for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd horse projects) and Jump Release, if applicable.
- Complete Class Registration Forms, one for each project animal.
- Staple Your Class Entry Forms together per horse project. Complete ALL the forms and sign.
Remember to include any of the following documents with your Fair Registrations - May 15th Deadline to Fair Office
Horse Photo ID's
Horseless Horse Project Book #173 and Horseless Horse Poster Project #173P: Registration and Supplemental Packet
Lucas County Fair Indemnification Form
Horse Sharing
Members Across County Lines
Horse Lease Forms
Wrist Bands - $5 each Order Form
SHAC Fair Dues Form
2021
Open Show, Saturday 6/19/21 and 9/18/21
Straw Stacking Contest (Youth/Adult)
Straw Stacking Contest (Ages 10-13)
Additional Forms: See Resources page, Forms and Rules tab for more forms
Open Show, Saturday 6/19/21 and 9/18/21
Straw Stacking Contest (Youth/Adult)
Straw Stacking Contest (Ages 10-13)
Additional Forms: See Resources page, Forms and Rules tab for more forms
