Clover Kids Animal Showmanship at the Fair

Clover Kids Showmanship in the 4-H Swine Show at the 2023 Lancaster Super Fair
Clover Kids Showmanship in the 4-H Swine Show at the 2023 Lancaster Super Fair
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Most 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 by June 15 as a Clover Kid . This class is meant to foster an understanding of the show ring and 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. Listen to show announcers for instructions on how 4-H Clover Kids may participate. The Nebraska 4-H policy for Animal Exhibits for Clover Kids is online at https://4h.unl.edu/policy-handbook/section-16.

At Clover Kids Show & Tell in the Lincoln Room on Sunday, Aug. 4, 4-H Clover Kids may show & tell one small animal such as a dog, cat, rabbit, household pet — excluding larger livestock such as a bucket calf or goat. For more information on this and other ways Clover Kids can participate at the Lancaster Super Fair, visit https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/2024/4H-Clover-Kids-Super-Fair-24.pdf.