2014 MARICOPA COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOW FINALS ENTRY FORM

SHIRT ORDER FORM

ENTRY DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014 – 5:00 PM IN THE 4-H OFFICE

ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS

Shirt Order Form:

Name: ______Club:______

Address:______

City, State, Zip: ______

Telephone:______Email Address: ______

Shirts may be ordered for members, parents and family members. Please include all orders below.

2014 Maricopa County 4-H Horse Finals shirts will be short sleeve shirts this year with lettering and design on the front and back.

Make checks payable to: Maricopa County 4-H Horse Committee

Only one check required for all fees; registration, dry camping and shirt orders.

Please indicate size:

Youth Sizes ______S ______M ______LQty ______x $8.00 each =$______

Adult Sizes ___S____M___L___XL___XXLQty ______x $8.00 each = $ ______

Total Qty _____Total Amt.$ ______

Make sure to check out the 2014 Maricopa County 4-H Horse Finals T-Shirt Design Contest! Open to all

enrolled 4-H horse members. Here’s your chance to get creative and have your design seen by ALL.

2014 MARICOPA COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOW FINALS

T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2014 – 5:00 PM IN THE 4-H OFFICE

Are you good on the computer, into fashion, or graphic design? Then this is the contest for you! We are looking for a great design for the 2014 Maricopa County 4-H Horse Finals T-shirt.

Get creative & design a logo or saying for both the front & back of the shirt that will be available to all members & their families when they enter the 2014 Horse Finals.

Below is a sample of one teen’s design for their school:

FRONTBACK OF SHIRT:

OF SHIRT: Twenty eleven, We started in ‘07

20 one-one, A beast undone

You create the design & chose the shirt color & ink color. Winner will receive a Free Shirt & the honor of your design being worn by other 4-H members. Entries will be judged & 1-10 places will be awarded ribbons. Entries will also be displayed at the Horse Finals.

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NAME______CLUB______

AGE______PHONE______

SHIRT SIZE______

YOUR DESIGN: SHIRT COLOR______1 INK COLOR______

ATTACH A PRINT OUT OF THE FRONT & BACK LOGO TO THIS ENTRY FORM AND MAIL TO:

MARICOPA COUNTY 4-H OFFICE

4341 E. BROADWAY

PHOENIX, AZ 85040

YOU MUST ALSO EMAIL A PDF OF YOUR DESIGN TO:

2014 MARICOPA COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOW FINALS

PROGRAM COVER ART CONTEST

ENTRY DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014 – 5:00 PM IN THE 4-H OFFICE

Contestants must be Maricopa County 4-H Horse or Horseless Horse Project members and all entries must have a parent/guardian signature. (See rules page for complete list of requirements and instructions.)

There is no limit on number of entries per person. Each entry must include a separate entry form with each artwork submitted. Entries must be received in the Maricopa County Extension Office by Monday, March 17, 2014 by 5PM.

Please complete the form below and take it or send it along with your submission to:

Maricopa County 4-H

Attention: Bryan Chadd

4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040

2014 Maricopa County 4-H County Finals Horse Program Cover

Art Design Contest

Name: ______

4H Club: ______

Age: ______Junior (9-10)__ Intermediate (11-13)___ Senior (14-19) __

Phone number: ______

Name of artwork: ______

Description: ______

______Date Exhibit was completed: ______

I give my permission for the 2013-2014 Maricopa County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee to use my artwork for the 2014 Maricopa County Finals 4-H Horse Program as well as to advertise the Show and promote 4-H in general.

I understand that the winners’ names will be printed in the Program, and that I will not receive financial compensation for the use of my art.

Signature of 4-H Member: ______Date: ______

Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______Date: ______

Signature of Club Leader: ______Date: ______

2014 MARICOPA COUNTY 4H COUNTY FINALS PROGRAM ART CONTEST RULES

  1. Artwork that documents 4-H horse-related activities is desirable. Artwork must include an image of a horse or pony and tell a short story or make a point. It should depict one of the Maricopa County horse disciplines. These include: Western, English, Gymkhana, Roping, Team Penning/Ranch Sorting. Any of the events in these disciplines are acceptable.
  2. Artwork MUST be the original work of the entrant. The work must have been completed during the current 4-H year (started no sooner than October 1, 2013).
  3. The artwork can be realistic or abstract style.
  4. Mediums accepted are:
  5. Drawing - Pastels/Charcoal/Graphite/Colored Pencil – The artwork itself (including borders) should be no smaller or larger than 81/2” x 11” and must be oriented in “Portrait” style. Must be mounted (backed) on mat board which is available at most craft stores (no foam core board) and must be protected with plastic wrap or cellophane to prevent smearing.
  6. Drawing - Pen/Ink/Markers/Crayon – The artwork itself (including borders) should be no smaller or larger than 81/2” x 11” and must be oriented in “Portrait” style. Must be mounted (backed) on mat board which is available at most craft stores (no foam core board) and must be protected with plastic wrap or cellophane to prevent smearing.
  7. Painting - Oil/Acrylic/Watercolor – The artwork itself (including borders) should be no smaller or larger than 81/2” x 11” and must be oriented in “Portrait” style. Must be mounted (backed) on mat board which is available at most craft stores (no foam core board). Must be dry.
  8. Artwork MUST have a COMPLETED entry form attached to back of artwork with required signatures.
  9. Artwork MUST meet the following criteria:
  10. Artwork MUST BE protected by simple matting, framing or protective covering such as plastic wrap.
  11. Artwork MUST be fully DRY and COMPLETE when entered.
  12. Artwork MUST have a COMPLETED entry form attached to back of artwork with required signatures. (entry forms are available from your county agent)
  13. The Maricopa County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee respectfully requires the permission of the artists to reproduce their entries in the County Finals program, in future promotional publications or articles which advertise the winners, promotes future contests or future 4-H equine activities.
  14. The Maricopa County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee will make every effort to protect the artwork while on display, however the artwork, (or photo copies of the artwork) may be displayed in a public venue and 4-H members enter their artwork at their own risk.
  15. Entries that do not comply with the entry specifications will be disqualified.
  16. Entries will be accepted starting March 1, 2014 through 5PM on March 17th, 2014.
  17. Winning artwork will be available for viewing during the 2014 County Finals. Entrants may sell their entries during the County Finals. Non-winning artwork can be picked up during the County Finals. All artwork must be signed for and picked up no later than 1:30 p.m. on Sunday of the Maricopa County Finals 4-H Horse Show.
  18. Age divisions of contestants (age as of January 1, 2014): Junior (9-10 years old); Intermediate (11-13 years old) Senior (14-18 years old).
  19. Awards: Danish Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 10th place in each age division.
  20. Cover Award: The first place Senior and the first place Junior will be eligible for the cover. The decision on which will be on the cover will be made based on the judging points received. The other division will be placed either on the inside front cover or on the back cover. (Decision on where to place has not yet been made).
  21. Judging: Artwork will be judged on the following criteria. Strict adherence to the above rules will also be followed.

Quality of Artwork
(correct technique used for chosen medium, correct composition, etc) / 30 points
Attracts and holds attention / 10 points
Originality/Creativity / 20 points
Content of Artwork
(appropriate to entry division, clarity of message, value) / 30 points
Presentation of entry
(general appearance, artwork is protected by simple matting, correct size, completion of entry form, etc. Artwork is subject to DQ if rules are not adhered to. / 10 points
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS / 100 points

2014 MARICOPA COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOW FINALS

PHOTO CONTEST

ENTRY DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014 – 5:00 PM IN THE 4-H OFFICE

The Maricopa County 4-H Equine program invites all 4-H Equine members to submit photos for the 2014 County 4-H Horse Finals. All photo submissions will be on display at the 2014 County Horse Finals in Buckeye and winners may also be posted on the county 4-H web site.
VERY IMPORTANT - Submissions will only be considered if they meet these criteria:

  1. Full name and age of person submitting photograph of their taking.
  2. 4-H Club.
  3. Age category – Junior (9-10); Intermediate (11-13) or Senior (14-19)
  4. Complete return address (include UPS delivery and USPS First Class Mail).
  5. Telephone number.
  6. List of award(s) that each submitted photographs have received (county, state, 4-H or other). The photo does not have to be a previous award winner.
  7. The photographer's thoughts about the photograph, in 25 words or less (include title of photograph).
  8. Photo submissions should be:
  9. 4” x 6” in size
  10. In color or black & white
  11. In a horizontal (landscape) format
  12. Related to equine. Can be animals, landscape, tack, action, etc. as long as it relates to equine.
  13. Photos should be a print developed at a photo processing store
  14. Email address (if applicable).
  15. One photo per class per member limit.

Entry Classes:

  1. Humorous (Poses, Close-ups, Costume, etc.)
  2. Landscape (Barn, Pasture, Farm, Ranch, Arena, Truck & Trailer, etc.)
  3. Portrait (Horse, Horse & Owner/Rider, Horse & Family, etc.)
  4. Action (Horse in action alone or with rider)

Recognition will be as follows:

  1. Ribbons will be awarded on the Danish System for each entry (blue, red, white or green)
  2. Rosettes awarded to each class winner and reserve; Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion;

1st, 2nd and 3rd People’s Choice winners overall.

After final selection of winners, we will notify the winners and ask them for a signed release to use the photo in County or Arizona 4-H productions as applicable. Both the photographer and parent/guardian must sign the release. A copy of the winning photos will be kept at the County 4-H Office and we will return all submissions by late June, 2014.
Please submit photos to:

Maricopa County 4-H Office

4341 E. Broadway

Phoenix, AZ 85040

The deadline for submission(s) is March 17, 2014

2014 MARICOPA COUNTY 4-H EQUINE PHOTO CONTEST

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

  • This form can be copied as many times as necessary.
  • An entry form must accompany each entry.
  • Please complete the entry form to be eligible.
  • Forms must be received in the Maricopa County 4-H Office by March 17, 2014.

Title of Photograph______

Location of Photograph______

Exhibitor’s Name (print) ______

Street Address ______

City______Zip ______

Telephone______

E-mail______

4-H Club______

Awards the photo has received______

4-H DivisionJunior ____ Intermediate ____ Senior ____

Photographer reflection: (Please write 25 words or less about your thoughts on the photo)

Some ideas are: Why did you select this subject, pose, location, moment, weather, time?

Why do you like this subject? Why do you enjoy this photo? What does this photo say to you?

What do you want this photo to say to others? To whom is the photo dedicated?

Please mail or submit this entry and photo to arrive no later than March 17, 2014 to:

Maricopa County 4-H

c/o Bryan Chadd

4341 E. Broadway

Phoenix, AZ 85040