These projects are designed to provide you an opportunity to handle, care for, and ride horses, as well as learn about the equine industry. Separate age groups do not count as separate classes. This publication is the rule book for 4hers, 4h leaders, county extension staff, show managers, judges, and others responsible for planning and conducting 4h horse shows throughout iowa. 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. Home animal programs horse program 4 h equine show rules 4 h equine show rules to view or print the complete rulebook 224 pages, use this link. The 4h horse program is directed at the state level by the utah 4h horse council and locally by the weber county 4h office. Showing utah 4h dressage rebecca lewis, lecturer, utah state university dr. Stay tuned for all things related to the utah 4h state horse show. Atlantic county 4h horse project rulesrequirementspolicies. The utah 4 h horse program is governed by the utah state 4 h horse council which coordinates non horse programs and contests including public speaking, demonstrations, hippology, horse bowl, horse judging, and horse riding events horse shows for english, western, two handed, working ranch horse programs, and more.
Western horse program rule book western horse program rank book tooele county junior livestock show. It teaches understanding between horse and rider and develops the horses physical and mental condition, improving the horses. The cache county 4h horse council and members have adopted biosecurity rule which will closely monitor any health warnings or outbreaks of infectious diseases in neighboring counties and take direction from the utah department of agriculture and food animal industry division. Check with your local 4h office to sign up minnesota 4h state horse show. For more information, please contact the weber county 4 h office. Utah 4h horse rule book updated april 2019 official rule change summary for 2020 season. Exhibitors may participate through the same season of their high school graduation but not after their 19th birthday. 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. Rules, references, and resources pennsylvania 4h penn. There are many activities in the 4 h horse project. Exhibitors must be registered with either 4 h or ffa in order to participate. Exhibitors must receive a blue ribbon at a qualifying county 4h show in each event they wish to participate in at the state fair 4. A horse carried as a 4h project may be shown by more than one member of the immediate family in any one year at the state 4h state horse show providing that neither the horse nor the member compete against hims elf or herself. The utah 4h livestock program is designed for youth with interest in livestock and livestock events.
A primary objective of the 4h english horse program is for youth to learn horsemanship and to do their own training. The cache county 4 h horse council and members have adopted biosecurity rule which will closely monitor any health warnings or outbreaks of infectious diseases in neighboring counties and take direction from the utah department of agriculture and food animal industry division. As stated in the utah 4h horse rulebook, utah 4h highly encourages the use of helmets during all equestrian events. University of idaho extension 4h youth development. Dixie 4h, where youth learn to dedicate their head, heart, hands, and health to greatness. 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. These groups work under the direction of utah state university extension and operate within the policies of usu extension and utah 4h. The utah 4 h horse program is designed for those youth with interest in horses and horse related events. The rule book is to be used to set up classes, establish show rules, and for general show management. Patricia evans, extension equine specialist, utah state university introduction dressage is a french term which means training.
The 4h horse action team has worked hard to get the rule book completed and workable for the 4h members and their families. April 17, 2015 this is the 2016 edition of the horse show rulebook that is used at the state 4h horse show held in august each year at michigan state university, and recommended for use at all 4. Livestock show entry forms with fees are due on or before july 6th to. Exhibitors must receive a blue ribbon at a qualifying county 4h show in each event they wish to participate in at the state fair 4h horse show. Based on the new 4h year, members must be 5 years old as of september 1st to enroll in 4h. A 4h member may exhibit up to two horses for hisher 4h horsemanship project. Unless otherwise specified, the requirements and rules in the new jersey 4 h horse show rule book cover eligibility and programevent criteria for members enrolled in the 4 h horse project. Utah 4h english horse rule book march 2018 utah state university is an affirmative actionequal opportunity institution. You must have your own horse, tack, and transportation to and from events.
The pnw 4h horse contest guide osu extension catalog. Minnesota 4h horsemanship and horse training manual. Utah 4h english horse rule book will receive an orange ribbon. Information for county extension educators volunteers. Utah 4 h english horse rule book will receive an orange ribbon. Find a club near you or contact your local 4 h office for more info. See the horse program rule book for details and what a. Yearling to maturity and ranch horse project horses are in addition to the twohorse limit.
The utah 4h horse program is designed for those youth with interest in horses and horse related events. For more information, contact your county cce office or the address at the end of this page. The 4h year will now run from september 1st august 31st. The pnw 4h horse contest guide 5 mission as part of the 4h youth development program, our mission is to use the 4h horse project as a vehicle for members to practice life skills while learning about the equine industry and how to safely handle, ride, and manage their horse. Exhibitors must be registered with either 4h or ffa in order to participate. Unless otherwise specified, the requirements and rules in the new jersey 4h horse show rule book cover eligibility and programevent criteria for members enrolled in the 4h horse project. The utah 4h horse program is governed by the utah state 4h horse council which coordinates nonhorse programs and contests including public speaking, demonstrations, hippology, horse bowl, horse judging, and horse riding eventshorse shows for english, western, two handed, working ranch horse programs, and more. Signed entry indicates compliance and acceptance with all rules, the entry system, and the show personnel and judges final decisions without oral or written protest. The texas state 4 h horse show is the pinnacle of the 4 h horse project and offers many opportunities to 4. For more information, please contact the weber county 4h office. Statewide requirements the following requirements are mandatory for participation in. Blacksburg, va 24061 entries must be in postmarked envelope. All horse show exhibitors will enter at the east side of the fairgrounds.
To be eligible for horse or livestock projects, members must be 8 years old as of september 1st. The 57th annual texas state 4h horse show will be taking place at the brazos county expo in bryan, tx. Giddy up and go focuses on the introductory basics and familiarizes youth with horses. Horse rule book colorado 4h youth development is part of. State 4h horse show rule book and the catalog for the state 4h horse show. Utah 4h is the youth development program of utah state university extension and teaches youth leadership, citizenship, and life. The florida 4h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. The show will follow the utah 4h horse program rule book. This program is designed to provide experiences to help them develop leadership, citizenship, self esteem, social skills and to become contributing members of society, as well as becoming better horse men and women. We have a lending library of more than 400 horse related books and video recordings. Many people, young and old, are discovering the satisfaction and pleasure that horses can bring them.
A broken pattern not doing an obstaclemaneuver or in the correct order in a judged event i. The utah 4h horse program is governed by the utah state 4h horse council which coordinates non horse programs and contests including public speaking, demonstrations, hippology, horse bowl, horse judging, and horse riding events horse shows for english, western, two handed, working ranch horse programs, and more. Before youth can participate in the 4 h horse program they must first become a member of 4 h. At district and state shows, a horse may be ridden by only one 4her per class. Horse rule book colorado 4h youth development is part. 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. All record and project books linked here are pdf format and can be printed on your home printer. Weber county 4 h horse council bylaws are revised each 4 h year. The 4 h horse program is designed for those youth with interest in horses and horse events. The florida 4 h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase.
Class specifications and general guidelines may be. Over 350 4 h youth plus their families attend the show from all over the state of texas. If show management does not follow mandatory 4h rules, they may become. Horse 4h youth development program washington state.
The pnw 4 h horse contest guide 5 mission as part of the 4 h youth development program, our mission is to use the 4 h horse project as a vehicle for members to practice life skills while learning about the equine industry and how to safely handle, ride, and manage their horse. 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. The 4h horse program is designed for those youth with interest in horses and horse events. Over 350 4h youth plus their families attend the show from all over the state of texas. Rules apply to all 4h horse shows, which are defined as all shows sponsored by 4h or covered by 4h insurance andor using the 4h emblem. Youth will be provided with experience to help develop leadership, citizenship, selfesteem, social, and horsemanship skills. A horse carried as a 4 h project may be shown by more than one member of the immediate family in any one year at the state 4 h state horse show providing that neither the horse nor the member compete against hims elf or herself.
The 4 h horse project can be an exciting and worthwhile experience for both you and your horse. 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. The rules and other information for the 2017 state 4h horse show can also be found at this link. If there is a conflict in schedules, for any reason, the exhibitor will have to determine in which class to. For most current edition of rule book, visit the state website here 2020 page ranges to study for each show tbd. If you do well at the county fair, you might qualify for the state horse show. The 57th annual texas state 4 h horse show will be taking place at the brazos county expo in bryan, tx.
A broken pattern not doing an obstaclemaneuver or not doing the pattern in the correct order in any event, will be a disqualification. Ui extension 4h youth development university of idaho 875 perimeter drive, ms 3015 moscow, id 838443015. A primary objective of the 4 h english horse program is for youth to learn horsemanship and to do their own training. Show personnel va state youth horse extension specialist. Horse provides an interactive, handson curriculum for youth to explore raising and showing horses while developing life skills. This publication of rules will govern at both iowa. The utah 4 h livestock program is designed for youth with interest in livestock and livestock events. This program is designed to provide experiences to help them develop leadership, citizenship, selfesteem, social skills and to become contributing members of society, as well as becoming better horse men and women. Horse projects of many kinds are available to new york youth through the cornell cooperative extension horse program. 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. Horse program rule book and the minnesota 4h horsemanship and horse training manual. Statewide requirements the following requirements are mandatory for participation in all nj 4 h horse events and. Home animal programs horse program 4h equine show rules 4h equine show rules to view or print the complete rulebook 224 pages, use this link.
Please report any needed corrections to megan hendrickson megan. The horse shown at district and state 4 h qualifying shows must be fully owned or leased by the 4 h member, members parents, brother, sister, guardian, or grandparent at the time of entry deadline and for a minimum of 30 days prior to district show. The utah 4h horse program is designed for youth with an interest in horses and horse events. This is a newly revised edition of the traditional 4h horse curriculum. Documents and records ui extension 4h youth development. Based on the new 4 h year, members must be 5 years old as of september 1st to enroll in 4 h. Activities include horse body shop, designing the perfect horse, paper dolls, human cues and group relay knot. Exhibitors must be in the third grade and at least 8 years of age as of october 1, 2018 in order to participate in the 2019 livestock program.
This program is for youth ages 8 years to 18, as of september 1st. The 4h horse project can be an exciting and worthwhile experience for both you and your horse. A primary objective of the 4h horse program is for youth to learn. For more information contact the usu washington county extension office at 4356342693. 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. April 17, 2015 this is the 2016 edition of the horse show rulebook that is used at the state 4h horse show held in august each year at michigan state university, and recommended for use at all 4h horse shows in michigan. It was established and built through funding from the minnesota horse council, memorials and donations.