Cloverbuds - Grades K-2

Please review the Essential Fair Information Page for Cloverbud Policies and Judging Information before signing up - there are very important rules to note surrounding Cloverbuds and animals.

Cloverbud Projects

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Cloverbud General Exhibits

Project Description

A cloverbud project can be any kind of project that youth in grades kindergarten through 2nd grade want to do. They could put together a Lego® creation, make a cardboard car, build a birdhouse, paint a picture, sculpt something in clay, research an animal, take a photograph, share a science experiment, or anything else they may want to do (provided it’s safe for the child). Coming from the child’s interests, a cloverbud project should get them excited about project learning and wanting to do more.

Requirements

Cloverbuds are youth who have completed grades K-2. Cloverbud programs emphasize cooperative rather than competitive experiences—in accordance with our guidelines all cloverbuds will receive a participation ribbon, rather than the blue, red, white or champion ribbon.
Cloverbud general exhibits can be made at home, at a 4-H or non 4-H meeting or event.
Review the Cloverbud Information Sheet (z.umn.edu/4h-cloverbud-Info) to ensure the exhibit is developmentally appropriate and follows 4-H cloverbud policies.

Note:

There are no State Fair trips in this division.

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Cloverbud Livestock

Limit one entry per class below:

Cloverbud Livestock Demonstration
Cloverbud Livestock Posters – Cloverbuds may participate in any of the poster classes for livestock species (registration found under each regular livestock page)
Cloverbud Beef - calves only
Cloverbud Dairy - fall, winter, or spring calves only 4-H’ers who show in this class cannot show in the open class “Youth Division/Dairy Darling Show.”
Cloverbud Dairy Goat
Cloverbud Poultry
Cloverbud Rabbit
Cloverbud Lamb Lead
Cloverbud Swine

Cloverbud Dog

All exercises will be performed on leash and will include grooming, feeding, proper care and exercise for dogs, and going for a walk with their dog. This class will not be basic obedience, allowing Cloverbuds to remain eligible for Beginner classes when they reach the appropriate age. A Cloverbud may repeat this class as long as they are enrolled as a Cloverbud.

Photo of cloverbud on horse with mom leading the horse in the horse show

Cloverbud Horse

Classes will be shown on Thursday starting at 7 p.m. Exhibitors may use any horse or pony suitable for a young rider.

Cloverbud Showmanship at Halter - Judged on the understanding of positioning themselves for showmanship at halter; the judge will ask basic questions about how the 4-H’er cares for his or her horse or pony.
Cloverbud Lead Line - Judged on basic position in the saddle, hand position, leg position, seat position, and back position. (Lead rope must be attached to the shank of the bit while the rider is showing so the horse is controlled by an adult or 4-H member, age 16+). The class will walk and trot both directions and horse will be asked to back in the lineup.
Cloverbud Barrels - Member will be led around the barrels by an adult or 4-H member, age 16+.

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