If the project horses on file cannot go to fair, contact the 4 h office and follow the procedure in the 4 h animal management appeal form. Pa 4h horse programequine extension associateeastern. Records are kept for each animal enrolled in the project and horses may be shown. If a substitute horse is used, the member cannot compete for hipoint, reserve or grand champion, or state fair. Learn about owning, managing and caring for a horse or pony. Complete one equine record book for all equine projects per year unless otherwise indicated in county requirements. All exhibitors must complete 4h equine program requirements for county fair.
This set of horse curriculum has been recently revised 2015 and contains 5 books focused on specific topic areas and 1 facilitator guide. A record book is a useful tool to help a 4her learn more about the horse. Appropriate for youth in grades 312 depending on skill and experience. Discover all the aspects of raising and riding horses. Horseless project4h horse project penn state extension. The beef project teaches the fundamentals of the beef cattle industry by allowing youth to explore the areas of animal husbandry, livestock selection, health, and care, in addition to the showing of beef cattle at local, county, state, and national cattle shows. The only exception would be if the project animal has to be replaced by another. The program will allow you to develop horsemanship skills. Influence of 4h horse project participation and life skills. Project animal forms nys 4h youth development program. I am courteous to judges and other officials related to my 4h project. E ndurance riding involves a horse and rider team completing a set course over challenging terrain and specific distances.
Enjoy a healthy outdoor recreational activity a 4h horse project animal may. Horses and humans interact in many ways, not only in a wide variety of sports and noncompetitive recreational pursuits, but in activities like. This record book should be turned into the 4 h office by october 1 following the project year. The 4h horse stampede, held annually on the university of nebraskalincoln east campus, provides 4h members an opportunity to showcase and demonstrate their equine knowledge through a variety of 4h horse contests that do not require live horses, including public speaking, demonstrations, quiz bowl, art and photography contests.
It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments and help guide. Level 3 in exploring horses before moving on to discovering equine. Book sections cover horse breeds, psychology, and how to choose a horse. Your project helper may be a family member, project leader, teen leader, riding instructor, or other qualified advisor. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. The texas 4 h equine ambassador program strives to provide high school aged 4 h members the opportunity to develop and practice advanced leadership skills related to mentoring other youth, and to become advocates for the equine industry in texas. Virginia 4h horse project junior record book virginia tech. All cloverbud members in one club or group should complete the same book in the course of one year, regardless of their ages or the length of time they have been members. This activity sheet has given you the opportunity to explore things to think about as you make decisions in the horse project. The new jersey 4 h equine presentations project is a project area that is beneficial to the total 4 h horse program. Horse provides an interactive, handson curriculum for youth to explore raising and showing horses while developing life skills. Book sections cover horse breeds, psychology, and how to.
Youth who participate in 4h horse programs develop life skills that include leadership, responsibility, sportsmanship, teamwork, community service, a positive attitude, and a sense of self worth. As a young person interested in horses, you have chosen to join a 4h club so you can learn more. Additional resources making decisions is an important part of the horse project. Horse project record books university of maryland extension. Horseback riding provides an outdoor sports fitness program for physical, personal, and emotional development, including confidence building. Fourh members may also consider additional supporting projects such as veterinary science, safety, and leadership. Find out about horses, breeds and their characteristics. What do you do if you are in the 4 h horse project. Penn state is committed to affirmative action, equal. Throughout the skill builders, you will see words in capitals. Pa 4 h horse program equine extension associateeastern region. The 4 h standardbred yearling program coordinated by asha in a joint effort between alberta standardbred breeders and 4 h alberta administer by the 4 h section of agriculture and forestry. List some of your goals for the year and what plan you have to.
To complete one year of the 4 h horse project in the horseless area, you should. However, nebraska 4h also offers a variety of horse programs that do not require youth to own or have access to a horse. 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. The 4h horse program is part of the animal science project. In addition to the 4h goals for youth, the 4h horse project has six main objectives. The purpose of the 4h program is to provide young people an opportunity to participate in a series of activities designed to improve citizenship, sportsmanship. Behavior and nature functional anatomy and action unsoundness and blemishes age deformation inheritance genetics principles of reproduction anatomy and function of digestive system feed. A record book must be kept on each project animal and only project animals for which a record book has been kept may compete in a 4 h sanctioned event. You will also learn skills through educational activities such as horse judging, horse bowls, hippology, speech and demonstration contests.
Horseless horse and science fun with physics were added recently. Horseless horse project members are eligible to participate in all 4 h horse events except any that require the use of a project horse. We connect with people in all stages of life, from young children to older adults. In cooperation with 4 h volunteers of the state 4 h horse project advisory committee estella almeida, wendy hale, judy hennessy, cathy porter, virginia sisco based on my 4 h record book by keith g. Youth who participate in 4 h horse programs develop life skills that include leadership, responsibility, sportsmanship, teamwork, community service, a positive attitude, and a sense of self worth. 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. This is a basic resource for 4h members doing a horse project in oregon, washington, and idaho. The beginning of the 4h year is a good time to begin thinking about what youd like to do or learn in 4h during the upcoming months. In addition to the 4 h goals for youth, the 4 h horse project has six main objectives. Prepare youth to serve in leadership capacities in horse projects and programs across. Exhibit or participate with your 4h horse project horse during the 4h year. This year, all cloverbud horse club members complete book a. Influence of 4h horse project involvement on development. All exhibitors must complete 4 h equine program requirements for county fair.
The emphasis of virginias 4h horse and pony program is on equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, recreation, fun, and horsemanship. Project records allow an individual to organize and maintain vital information about. Equine education university of california 4h youth. Through the florida 4h horse program youth participate in activities designed to improve citizenship, sportsmanship, horsemanship, character, competitive spirit, discipline, and responsibility while creating an atmosphere for. A0603b pennsylvania 4h horsemanship skills resource book 4h member a0604b pennsylvania 4h horsemanship skills resource book volunteerprofessional.
The new jersey 4h equine presentations project is a project area that is beneficial to the total 4h horse program. Dec 19, 2018 virginia cooperative extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Keep accurate records and note project progress in the 4h horse project record book. 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. Develop an understanding of breeding, training and raising. There will be three pa 4h horse cloverbud activity books. Additionally, there are volunteer opportunities within these programs which are open to both youth and their families. Please click here for current connecticut 4h state events and click here for a description of the events. The texas 4h equine ambassador program strives to provide high school aged 4h members the opportunity to develop and practice advanced leadership skills related to mentoring other youth, and to become advocates for the equine industry in texas. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Equine reproduction and genetics project book 4 h 185 as an advisor, parent, project helper or judge this list will be useful in ensuring each member finishes required records and book work and prepares the child for judging, and culminates in being able to show at the hardin county fair.
Horseless horse project members are eligible to participate in all 4h horse events except any that require the use of a project horse. Four h members may also consider additional supporting projects such as veterinary science, safety, and leadership. Summit county 4h equine record book this record book should be used for donkey, mule and all horse projects except 171 and 172 which already contain records and 173 due to its elementary level. Virginia cooperative extension materials are available for public use, reprint, or citation without further permission, provided the use includes credit to the author and to virginia. Selecting the horse as a project allows a 4 h er to learn more about how horses are properly cared for and ridden. Behavior and nature functional anatomy and action unsoundness and blemishes age deformation inheritance genetics principles of reproduction anatomy and function of digestive system feed nutrients feeds balancing. Connecticut 4h horse project this is an official website for information on the 4h horse project in connecticut.
This book is designed to be the place where you keep records on your project. A record book must be kept on each project animal and only project animals for which a record book has been kept may compete in a 4h sanctioned event. Pennsylvania 4h horse program department of animal. If the project horses on file cannot go to fair, contact the 4h office and follow the procedure in the 4h animal management appeal form. Exhibit your project manual and project exhibit at the county 4h fair. These projects are designed to provide you an opportunity to handle, care for, and ride horses, as well as learn about the equine industry. This is a great way to learn about caring for horsesponies and to. Learn skills in horsemanship and an understanding of the business of breeding, raising and training horses. Please click here for current connecticut 4 h state events and click here for a description of the events. Giddy up and go focuses on the introductory basics and familiarizes youth with horses. The sport can develop into a lifelong hobby or business. It is recommended that you give a demonstration or speech, or participate in horse judging, horse bowl, hippology or other 4h activities at least at the club level.
The pennsylvania 4 h horse program promotes knowledge of horsemanship and responsible, ethical equine use, care, and management. Connecticut 4 h horse project this is an official website for information on the 4 h horse project in connecticut. Selecting the horse as a project allows a 4her to learn. Horse 4 h alberta standardbred horse project deadline. Youth who may or may not have a horse or pony of their own but want to. Horses and horsemanship 4h horse program paperback january 1, 1900 by no author author 5. Youve made a healthy horse treat, learned some of the parts of a horse and identified your breed of horse. This is a basic resource for 4 h members doing a horse project in oregon, washington, and idaho. Enjoy a healthy outdoor recreational activity a 4 h horse project animal may. Enroll in level 1, 2, or 3 of the 4 h horse project by june 1 of the project year. Activities include horse body shop, designing the perfect horse, paper dolls, human cues and group relay knot. Are you a youth, volunteer, leader, family member or educator who participates in the pennsylvania 4 h horse program.
Equine reproduction and genetics project book 4h 185. Book 1 is fit for a beginner of any age, and the topics get more in depth as you progress. These books are used as project activity guides project books for each of the project areas. By learning to give presentations and demonstrations, 4 h ers gain selfconfidence and speaking abilities that are valuable in life situations such as school, the work place and the community. Virginia 4h horse project senior record book vce publications. Equine reproduction and genetics project book 4h 185 as an advisor, parent, project helper or judge this list will be useful in ensuring each member finishes required records and book work and prepares the child for judging, and culminates in. We work with families and children, farmers and businessowners, community leaders and elected officials to build better lives, better businesses and better communities to make ohio great. The purpose of this program is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, to provide handson experience in a college setting and to introduce you to cornell university. Horse ui extension 4h youth development university of idaho. Summit county 4 h equine record book this record book should be used for donkey, mule and all horse projects except 171 and 172 which already contain records and 173 due to its elementary level. Health requirements must be presented the day of the show a.
By learning to give presentations and demonstrations, 4hers gain selfconfidence and speaking abilities that are valuable in life situations such as school, the work place and the community. This record book should be turned into the 4h office by. Horse ui extension 4h youth development university of. The 4h horse project osu extension catalog oregon state. The pennsylvania 4h horse program promotes knowledge of horsemanship and responsible, ethical equine use, care, and management. Riders aim to finish the course as quickly as possible with a.
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