Horses
The 4-H horse project can provide youth with the opportunity to learn about care, selection, management, health, marketing and careers in the equine industry. Learn the basic principles of animal science by caring for, working with, keeping records or owning a horse. Explore knowledge of sound management, nutrition, reproduction and selection practices. Discover how you can start a career in the equine industry.
Here's What You Can Learn . . . .
- Learn about basic horse care
- Identify the parts of a horse
- Learn breeds of horses
- Learn the gaits of the horse
- Learn about genetics and heredity of horses
- Investigate horse diseases
Online Resources and Websites
General
- Shop 4-H: Horse Curriculum
- Giddy Up & Go, Level 1 (08053)
- Head, Heart & Hooves, Level 2 (08054)
- Stable Relationships, Level 3 (08055)
- Riding the Range, Level 4 (08056)
- Jumping to New Heights, Level 5 (08057)
- Horse Helpers's Guide, Level 6 (08058)
- Shop 4-H: Horse Program Curriculum
- The 4-H Horse Project: An Introduction
- 4-H Competition Guidelines: Booklet | Single Page
- 4-H Ranch Riding Guidelines
- Parasitology Lesson Plan
Certifications
Levels
- Level 2: Study Guide | Exam
- Level 3: Study Guide | Exam
- Level 4: Study Guide | Exam
Factsheets
Videos
Patterns
Ground Work
- Showmanship
- Halter (as dictated by show/judge)
Riding Classes
- Ranch Riding
- Western Horsemanship
- Western Pleasure (No patterns - rail work only)
- Western Riding
- Hunt Seat Equitation
- Hunter Under Saddle (No patterns - rail work only)
- Programmed Ride
- Reining
- Trail
Speed Classes
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Pole Bending:Arena Layout
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Barrel Race:Arena Layout
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Stake Race:Arena Layout | Demonstration Video
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Goat Tying:Arena Layout
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Cattle Boxing:Arena Layout | Score Sheet
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Team Sorting:Arena Layout
- Working Cow Horse
Roping Classes
- Dummy Roping - Score Sheet
- Ground Roping - Score Sheet
- Tie-down Roping - Demonstration Video
- Team Roping - Demonstration Video
Jumping Classes
- Hunter Hack
