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Although 4-H uniforms are not required for participation in 4-H sponsored activities, they are required for showing livestock at Fairs, and many members wear them at other events.
FOR MEETINGS, DEMONSTRATIONS,
AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES 		FOR SHOWING LIVESTOCK AT
FAIRS AND SHOWS
BOYS’ UNIFORM
  • 4-H cap -- Green through Eighth Grade.
  • White Shirt -- long or short sleeved, or White T-shirt with 4-H emblem (casual)
  • Dark green tie with 4-H emblem
  • White or off-white jeans or pants, or green or blue jeans -- Belts should be worn if pants have belt loops.
  • Footwear and belts clean and/or polished.
  • 4-H cap -- White for Ninth Grade & above.
  • White Shirt -- long or short sleeved.
  • Boys may omit the 4-H tie.
  • White or off-white jeans or pants, or green or blue jeans -- Belts should be worn if pants have belt loops.
  • Footwear and belts clean and/or polished - if boots are worn, they must be inside trouser legs.
GIRLS’ UNIFORM
  • 4-H cap -- Green through Eighth Grade.
  • White shirt or blouse and white skirt, or white dress of comparable design. OR
  • White or off-white jeans or pants, or green or blue jeans -- Belts should be worn if pants have belt loops
  • Green California 4-H Collar with circular 1-3/4” 4-H emblem on back corners of collar. A simple white plastic or metal ring approximately 3/4” in diameter will fasten the collar points
  • Footwear and belts clean and/or polished.
  • 4-H cap -- White for Ninth Grade & above.
  • White skirt and blouse with or without 4-H collar. OR
  • White or off-white jeans or pants, or green or blue jeans (ankle length) with white blouse or shirt with or without 4-H collar.
  • Footwear and belts clean and/or polished - if boots are worn, they must be inside trouser legs.
UNIFORM FOR 4-H HORSE MEMBERS
  • White or off-white western straw hat may be worn with the official 4-H uniform when showing (unmounted) your horse at County events, such as the County Horse Show or the County Fair. The 4-H hat must be worn at other 4-H events, such as Demonstration Day, or also at the County Fair when showing other types of livestock. Regional or State events require the 4-H hat, unless noted otherwise in their brochures.
  • Approved safety helmet MUST be worn at all times when mounted.
  • Boots and belts must be worn when exhibiting your horse.
  • WESTERN SHOWMANSHIP/HALTER: Exhibitors must wear a long-sleeved white shirt (short-sleeved is acceptable but not desirable); 4-H tie or scarf; white, blue, or black pants; boots; belt; and 4-H hat (green for juniors, white for seniors); ASTM-SEI approved safety helmet, or a white or off-white straw hat. Western felt hats are not allowed. Pants are to be worn outside the boots.
  • WESTERN SHOWMANSHIP/HALTER: Exhibitors must wear a long-sleeved white shirt (short-sleeved is acceptable but not desirable); 4-H tie or scarf; white, blue, or black pants; boots; belt; and 4-H hat (green for juniors, white for seniors); ASTM-SEI approved safety helmet, or a white or off-white straw hat. Western felt hats are not allowed. Pants are to be worn outside the boots.
  • WESTERN PERFORMANCE: No chaps, shotguns, or one-piece western equitation suits. Required western attire must include a long-sleeved shirt or jacket; tie, scarf, or pin; belt; pants; western boots; and ASTM/SEI approved safety helmet. Gloves may be worn. Vests may be worn over long-sleeved shirts. Short-sleeved or sleeveless shirts are allowed only if worn underneath a jacket.
  • ENGLISH PERFORMANCE: No chaps, one-piece equitation suits, vests, or sweatshirts may be worn. Required English attire must include a long-sleeved shirt or hunt coat; “rat-catcher” collar with pin or monogram; breeches or pants; belt (exception would be with English breeches that may not have belt loops); English boots; and ASTM/SEI approved safety helmet. Gloves may be worn. Pullover v-neck or crew neck sweaters are allowed. Short-sleeved or sleeveless shirts are allowed if worn underneath a hunt coat.
  • ENGLISH SHOWMANSHIP: Offered at the June Play Day and the Silver Buckle Pre-Classic shows. Required English attire must include a long-sleeved white shirt (short-sleeved is acceptable but not desirable); "rat-chatcher" collar with pin or monogram; breeches or pants; belt (exception would be with English breeches that may not have belt loops); and ASTM/SI approved safety helmet.
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