Horse
- Learn about horses, breeds and their characteristics.
- Experience the pride of owning, managing and caring for a horse or pony.
- Appreciate horseback riding as a healthy and fun form of recreation.
- Develop skills in horsemanship and an understanding of the business of breeding, raising and training horses.
- Increase your knowledge of safety precautions.
Horse (Animal)
Some counties have more requirements. Contact your 4-H leader or UI Extension county office to check.
Member Materials
Optional Supporting Materials
- Horses and Horsemanship
- Horse Science
- PNW 575 4-H Horse Judging Manual (PDF) pdf
- Hunt Seat Manual pdf
- PNW Horse Contest Guide pdf
- Driving Optional Focus Area Skills Checklist pdf
- Basic Horse Safety Manual pdf
- Working Ranch Horse Optional Focus Area Skills Checklist pdf
- Hunter/Jumper Optional Focus Area Skills Checklist pdf
- Trail Optional Focus Area Skills Checklist pdf
- Dressage Optional Focus Area Skills Checklist pdf
- General Equitation Optional Focus Area Skills Checklist pdf
Horseless Horse
Learn about horses without owning one. Over 20 different horse-related subjects are covered in easy-to-use worksheets. This project also may be used during the educational portion of club meetings. Written for the beginner but suitable for members of all ages.
Some counties have more requirements. Contact your 4-H leader or UI Extension county office to check.
Optional Supporting Materials