Fernanda camargo, horse extension specialist, department of animal sciences. Horseless and horserelated the horseless horse project. You may choose to compete in the horse project at your county fair. If you are in the horse project and exhibiting a horse, please check with your local extension office. In this book, horse refers to all equine, including ponies, mules and. For more horse and pony project rules at the county level, please contact your. Register 4hers project animals as of april 1 of current project year. The state 4h horse program endorses the philosophy that attending the state 4h horse show is a privilege, not a right. This manual is great for 4 hers who are new to the horse program and want to know what they are getting into as well as any 4 h club leaders, extension educators, show managers charged with planning and conducting 4 h light horse shows and events in nebraska.
Guidelines for shared horse activities pennsylvania 4h penn. Nys 4 h equine show rule book 2017 nys 4 h horse program a great program for youth 2016 was a great year in the nys 4 h horse program with funfilled educational programs that were held all year long for the youths involved the educational opportunities were once again this year excellent and many. H youth the opportunity to compete at an advanced level and meet other 4. To teach 4hers how to organize, prioritize, and verbalize the activities and.
In the direct control section of the general rules, additional language has been added to specify that horses leased for 4h competition are not to be trained or competed by non 4. Horseless and horse related the horseless horse project is designed for 4hers that do not currently own or lease a horse. Giddy up and go focuses on the introductory basics and familiarizes youth with horses. A 4h project is a subject or a topic that each 4her learns more about by attending 4h club meetings and educational workshop, and by working with adult leaders and other 4h members. A completed project manual plus a 22 x 28 poster, displayed horizontally, a display, or a note book relating to the information studied in the project manual. Some of the questions will ask you y to establish goals for the coming year. Horse projects of many kinds are available to new york youth through the cornell cooperative extension horse program. The 4h name and emblem are ed, so 4 h classes are limited to montana 4 h horse project members and must have extension service approval. H drill team exhibition, and the horse costume class. Minnesota 4h horseless horse project member handbook. These 4 h horse and pony project uniform rules are written to standardize the judging and evaluation of 4 h horse shows throughout michigan. Exhibit the particular project horse that will go to the area d horse show at the county 4h qualifier horse show in the spring. When working around or with your animal, what are two important rules to follow.
To be a 4h horse club member, you must first enroll in 4h in your county. University of minnesota agricultural extension service. Start studying minnesota 4 h horsemanship and horse training manual. These 4h horse and pony project uniform rules are written to standardize the judging and evaluation of 4h horse shows throughout michigan. Rules, references, and resources pennsylvania 4h penn. The 4h horse project manual is designed to give horse project youth basic information on the care and use of horses. The 4h horse project can be an exciting and worthwhile experience for both you and your horse. A county must have one or more 4 h horse shows to qualify members for the state 4h championship horse show. Joy cantrell jordan, associate professor and 4h youth development specialist. Each 4h horse club member is encouraged to set at least one goal which he or she plans to attain. This manual is great for 4hers who are new to the horse program and want to know what they are getting into as well as any 4h club leaders, extension educators, show managers charged with planning and conducting 4h light horse shows and events in nebraska. Other horses may be shown, but the one being taken to area d must be shown in at least one class at the county show. Horseless project information horseless horse project members are considered to be members of the horse project and as such are invited to all horse project meetings, clinics, etc.
Complete a florida 4 h project record book and submit for county 4 h judging at the proper time. All 4 h members enrolled in an animal project area are required to complete the online quality assurance and ethics course one time in order to stay enrolled in an animal project area. Be a registered 4h horse project member as of january 1 of current project year. Horse rule book colorado 4h youth development is part. Virginia 4h state fair horse show rule book this publication is designed to serve as the va 4h state fair horse show rule book 2017. Minnesota 4h horsemanship and horse training manual. Exhibit your project manual and project exhibit at the county 4h fair. A 4 h project is a subject or a topic that each 4 her learns more about by attending 4 h club meetings and educational workshop, and by working with adult leaders and other 4 h members. This manual provides information on various breeds of horses and how to evaluate good conformation of any horse. Horseback riding and driving provides an outdoor sports fitness program for physical, personal, and emotional development including confidence building. See current pennsylvania 4h horse show rule book for detailed rules for the beginner division. Show personnel va state youth horse extension specialist.
Other events that are held at the state show include the 4. This edition of the apha official rule book contains the governing rules pertaining to registration. King county 4h horse project rule book 2011 edition page 4 of 64 rule change summary. These 4h horse and pony project uniform rules are written to standardize the. Minnesota 4h horseless project member handbook introduction welcome to the 4h horseless horse project. Biosecuritythe key to keeping your horses healthy 811k pdf. All 4h members enrolled in an animal project area are required to complete the online quality assurance and ethics course one time in order to stay enrolled in an animal project area. The 4 h horse action team has worked hard to get the rule book completed and workable for the 4 h members and their families. H championship horse show is held in august of each year and 4. To be a 4 h horse club member, you must first enroll in 4 h in your county. Horse ui extension 4h youth development university of idaho. Be a registered 4 h horse project member as of january 1 of current project year.
For more information, contact your county cce office or the address at the end of this page. The rules were developed to promote consistency within the program and will be followed at the state 4h horse show. Minnesota 4h horse program rule book umn extension. The rules were developed to promote consistency within the program and will be followed at the state 4 h horse show. This is a basic resource for 4h members doing a horse project in oregon, washington, and idaho. The 4h horse action team has worked hard to get the rule book completed and workable for the 4h members and their families. The horses owner retains the right to participate in state show.
Horses and humans interact in many ways, not only in a wide variety of sports and non. Horseless members may opt to participate in the minnesota 4 h horse member achievement program. The 4h horse project 1 introducing the 4h horse project many people, young and old, are discovering the satisfaction and pleasure that horses can bring them. What goals did you set for your project this year and did you achieve them. University of minnesota extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Horse ui extension 4h youth development university of. Any unsportsmanlike behavior such as arguing, yelling, hooting at the. Minnesota 4 h horseless project member handbook introduction welcome to the 4h horseless horse project.
Horse rule book colorado 4h youth development is part of. The 4 h horse project can be an exciting and worthwhile experience for both you and your horse. The state 4 h horse show has the approval of the mo ntana 4h center for youth development. This member has successfully completed this 4h horse project record book. Ask your extension office for a copy of minnesota 4 h horse. Members are expected to start their records on october 1, or. Name 4h age primary club name years in 4h years in this project i have completed this record and believe all information to be complete and accurate. The big picture of the kentucky 4h horse program needs to remain focused on the educational needs of the youth. A 4h member may lease a maximum of two animals in a single project area during the 4h project year. Atlantic county 4h horse project rulesrequirementspolicies.
Where appropriate, page numbers from the project book or appropriate resource. Minnesota 4h horse project education facebook 21 photos. There are over 50 major project areas available in 4 h, and all of them have as objectives to make better citizens of youth, to increase their knowledge in a particular subject matter area. Register 4 h ers project animals as of april 1 of current project year. Through this project you will learn about the horse, the horse industry, and the history of horses. Minnesota 4h horse program rule book university of minnesota. Book sections cover horse breeds, psychology, and how to choose a horse.
Virginia 4 h state fair horse show rule book this publication is designed to serve as the va 4 h state fair horse show rule book 2017. What sense of a horse is worse than most other domestic animals. These projects are designed to provide you an opportunity to handle, care for, and ride horses, as well as learn about the equine industry. A handbook of structured experiences for human relations. Nys 4h equine show rule book 2017 nys 4h horse program a great program for youth 2016 was a great year in the nys 4h horse program with funfilled educational programs that were held all year long for the youths involved the educational opportunities were once again this year excellent and many.
All exhibitors and owners must possess a current aphaajpha mem. This edition of the apha official rule book contains the governing rules pertaining to. Ask your extension office for a copy of minnesota 4h horse. The 4h horse program focuses on equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, driving, recreation, fun, and horsemanship. As a first year member in this beginning horse management project the following books will be necessary to complete the project and will then be used for all of the levels listed above. Start studying minnesota 4h horsemanship and horse training manual. A big thank you goes out to the dedicated few who have spent endless hours reading horse rules in hopes that 4h participants and agents. American paint horse association mission statement press apha. This is a basic resource for 4 h members doing a horse project in oregon, washington, and idaho. The oregon 4h horse project supports several statewide contests in which youth can demonstrate their skills and knowledge. The minnesota 4h horse project is designed to promote life skills through a safe and educational program.
Horse provides an interactive, handson curriculum for youth to explore raising and showing horses while developing life skills. Kansas state 4 h office 201 umberger hall 1612 claflin road kansas state university manhattan, ks 66506. The 4 h horse program focuses on equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, driving, recreation, fun, and horsemanship. The names of all siblings who intend to show the horse must be listed on the 4h horse identification submitted on or before may 1. You do not need to do number 7 write a onepage report explaining what you did and learned during this project. Complete a florida 4h project record book and submit for county 4h judging at the proper time. Offspring of leased project animals can be considered part of the 4h project if stated in the lease and if it does not violate the maximum of two animals leased in a single project rule. Information for county extension educators volunteers. Selecting the horse as a project allows a 4her to learn more about how horses are properly cared for and ridden. Family members can ride a 4h members project horse without the 4h member being present within the 30 day limit as. Participating at the state level should be for those.
The oregon 4h spring horse classic includes horse judging, horse bowl, hippology, individual presentation, team presentation, and public speaking contests. Pennsylvania 4h horse show rule book this book supersedes all previously published rules and is effective january 2014. Horses, safety and you 4h 191r is also required reference. The minnesota 4 h horse project is designed to promote life skills through a safe and. Selecting the horse as a project allows a 4 h er to learn more about how horses are properly cared for and ridden. In this manner uniformity can be established and the riders will be better prepared for the state show. This rulebook is intended for 4h club members and leaders, extension educators, show managers, judges, and. If you do well, you may win a trip to the minnesota 4h state horse show. It is required that all 4h qualifying horse shows adopt this official handbook. If a 4h member leases his or her project horse to another 4h member, the leaser forfeits the right to exhibit the horse at 4h shows during the year. Horse project record books university of maryland extension. A leadership project guide ufifas edis university of florida.
Ui extension 4h youth development university of idaho 875 perimeter drive, ms 3015 moscow, id 838443015. Horse panorama is a compilation of various contests related to the horse project. Learn and follow rules, be honest, fair, and straightforward. Exhibit the particular project horse that will go to the area d horse show at the county 4 h qualifier horse show in the spring. The 4 h horse project 1 introducing the 4 h horse project many people, young and old, are discovering the satisfaction and pleasure that horses can bring them. To hold the bit in place in the horses mouth and to provide a line of communication between the rider and the horse. Horseless members may opt to participate in the minnesota 4h horse member achievement program. University of idaho extension 4h youth development. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Activities include horse body shop, designing the perfect horse, paper dolls, human cues and group relay knot. There are over 50 major project areas available in 4h, and all of them have as objectives to make better citizens of youth, to increase their knowledge in a particular subject matter area. Zone 5illinois, iowa, minnesota, missouri and wisconsin. A big thank you goes out to the dedicated few who have spent endless hours reading horse rules in hopes that 4 h participants and agents can understand more clearly the complexity of the rules.