Due to state 4-H policy, Lancaster County 4-H will no longer offer Peewee Showmanship. Most 4-H/FFA livestock shows will now offer 4-H Clover Kids Showmanship for 4-H members ages 5 through 7 (by January 1 of the current year). Participants must be enrolled in Lancaster County 4-H by June 15 as a Clover Kid — need not be signed up in an animal project. Listen to livestock show announcers for instructions on how 4-H Clover Kids may participate.
At Clover Kids Show & Tell in the Lincoln Room on Sunday, August 4, 4-H Clover Kids may show & tell one small animal such as a dog, cat, rabbit, household pet or poultry — excluding larger livestock such as a bucket calf or goat. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot between 1 and 2:45 p.m. by calling the Extension office at 402-441-7180 between July 8 and 26, or in person during Static Exhibit Check-in at the Lincoln Room on Tuesday, July 30, 4–8 p.m.
The Nebraska 4-H Policy & Procedures Handbook 16.1.3 “Animal Exhibits for Clover Kids” states: Clover Kids programs involving live animals must adhere to the following:
• Exhibition only includes enrolled 4-H Clover kid members, 4-H does not sponsor or support pee-wee events or exhibition. Pee wee referring to non 4-H age youth.
• Exhibition includes discussions with youth based on their knowledge of the care and raising of the animal.
• Exhibitors show in a non-competitive setting for participation only.
• Age, size, and temperament of animal projects must be appropriate for the exhibitor’s age and size.
• Horse projects and/or horseless projects are not allowed or an option for Clover Kids. They are not allowed to handle, ride or participate in or at 4-H events.
• Calves or other animals weighing more than 350 pounds at time of show are not allowed or appropriate for this age group.
• Animals that are appropriate for this age group include calf, sheep, swine, goat, dog, poultry, rabbit, cat, and companion animals.
• There will be one adult/teen volunteer present for every Clover Kid member that is handling or exhibiting animals. This applies to all animal projects.
• Exhibitors in this age group are not allowed to participate with their animal in a livestock sale or premium auction.