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Horses

"Showing horses isn't about winning, it's about having fun!"

No matter what your interest in horses may be, there is something for everyone in the 4-H horse project! Youth involved in the 4-H horse program area learn responsibility and commitment to a project. The time invested in caring, riding and training horses improves the quality of life for youth.

Many youth compete in gymkhana shows to test the skills of both the horse and rider. There are also horse show competitions for halter and performance horses that are open to 4-H exhibitors. Other educational contests like horse judging, hippology and horse quiz bowl make an exciting learning experience.

For more information, contact your local 4-H office.

Note: Horse Project Verification Forms must be on file in the local 4-H office 90 days before the first 4-H show that the member will participate in that year. April 1st is the deadline if the youth plans to attend the New England 4-H Horse Show at the Eastern States Exposition.

HORSE RESOURCES:

Links
National Extension - Horses

Forms

MA 4-H Horse Show Rule Book Adobe Acrobat Icon
2008 Animal Health Rules for Fairs Adobe Acrobat Icon
2007 Horse Verification Form
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4-H Horse Project RecordAdobe Acrobat Icon
Horse & Hippology SourcesAdobe Acrobat Icon Revised 2008

Regional 4-H Horse Show Forms

2008 Regional 4-H Horse Show Adobe Acrobat Icon

Scenes from 2006 Equine Affaire Adobe Acrobat Icon

County Horse Show Forms

2008 Franklin Country 4-H Horse Show Adobe Acrobat Icon

Regional 4-H Show Contests

Regional 4-H Horse Show Contests Adobe Acrobat Icon
Regional 4-H Horse Show Photo Contest Adobe Acrobat Icon
Regional 4-H Horse Show Poster Contest Adobe Acrobat Icon

Sponsorship Class Form

Regional Class Sponsorship Form Adobe Acrobat Icon

 

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