Clover Kids Animal Showmanship

Clover Kids Showmanship at the 2021 Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H Dairy Goat Show
Clover Kids Showmanship at the 2021 Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H Dairy Goat Show

At the Lancaster County Super Fair, most 4-H/FFA livestock shows and the Rabbit Specialty Show include a 4-H Clover Kids Showmanship class for 4-H members ages 5–7 (by January 1 of the current year). Participants must be enrolled in Lancaster County 4-H as a Clover Kid — need not be signed up in an animal project. This class is meant to foster an understanding of the show ring, animal handling practices and gain experience for younger youth.

To participate, enrolled 4-H Clover Kids should talk to 4-H or FFA members to find an animal to show and a helper age 13 or older to help handle the animal during showmanship. Animals must weigh less than 350 pounds. Age, size and temperament of the animal must be appropriate for the exhibitor’s age and size.

Check in at the announcer table any time between the beginning of the show and Clover Kids Animal Showmanship. Please provide the Clover Kid’s name and 4-H helper’s age.