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. It has more room than a poster and will usually be 12 deep, 24 wide and 36 high. Discover all the aspects about raising and riding horses. It should be kept in an updated, neat and accurate manner. How to combine the 4h lessons of head, heart, hands, and health with horsemanship. The horseless horse project is designed for those 4hers who have an interest in horses, but do not own.
Pima county 4h horse projects cooperative extension the. Four h members may also consider additional supporting projects such as veterinary science, safety, and leadership. As a helper for the horse project, one of your primary goals is to help youth. Msu is an affirmativeaction, equalopportunity employer. The larimer county 4 h horse program is designed to provide you an opportunity to handle, care for, and ride horses. Horse project and horseless horse project mn 4 h horse project is the largest of all the animal science projects in minnesota.
Visit project central to take a closer look at a book, find out what others have to say, and share your experiences. T he purpose of the 4 h horse project is to help you learn how to care for and use your. Horseless horse members do not own or lease a horse, but participate in judging, quiz bowls, hippology, presentations and may help with horse shows and trail rides. All horseless horse exhibitors must wear an sei approved equestrian helmet when mounted. Michigan state university extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or. Horseless horse project 4h youth development denise schwab, mike anderson. For a copy contact your county 4h office or order online at national 4h service supply. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. As a horseless horse project member, you can also participate in horse judging and horse career projects without your own horse.
Contact your county extension office and refer to the pennsylvania 4h horse show rule book for rules for participating in 4h horse shows and events. Choose an appropriate topic outlined in the horseless horse project book andor one of interest to you related to horses. All four units focus on learning life skills that can be easily transferred to the horse project, should a member purchase a horse. There are no restrictions on the type of project you may do in the horseless project. 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. While county offices are closed and local distribution of project books is on hold, choose one of these methods.
Student must be enrolled in the horse or horseless horse project as of january 31 of the scholarship award year. Horse montana 4h montana state university extension. Minnesota 4h horseless project nc state university. This is a poster project can get information on the internet you dont need a book. Activities at the project meetings include quiz bowls, getting familiar with horse equipment, assistance with horse ids and skill level tests, field trips, and general horse knowledge. Horseless horse 1 in this level, learn how to identify parts of a horse, horse behavior, horse breeds, costs of raising a horse, how to care for a horse, horse facilities, horse safety rules and more. It was established and built through funding from the minnesota horse council, memorials and donations. This book was designed to introduce cloverbud members ages 57 to the owyhee county 4h horse program. We have a lending library of more than 400 horse related books and video recordings. Is there something you have a passion for that is not included in the 4h project listing.
As a member in the 4h horse project, you are expected to learn about your own horse, and. Horseless horse project unit 2 name age club year address. Some counties have opportunities for horseless members to participate in local shows. Horse and pony is an exciting 4h project area because you can participate whether you own a hours or not. Horseback riding provides an outdoor sports fitness program for physical, personal, and emotional development, including confidence building. If you love animals or drawing then you should add this book to your collection.
Minnesota 4 h horseless project member handbook introduction welcome to the 4h horseless horse project. Laura dunlavy, now a student at south dakota state university, grew up as a 4her in kandiyohi county. The florida 4 h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. There are many ways you can get involved, such as entering riding events or knowledge competitions. Minnesota 4h horseless project member handbook projects the purpose of projects is to demonstrate what you have learned. The 4 h members record book cover is our number one bestselling product. Alaska 4h horse program the alaska 4h horse program promotes knowledge of horsemanship and responsible. It is a horse less project with many fun activities for cloverbuds during the 4h year. These activities may challenge you to explore areas of the horse project that you havent experienced.
Ask your extension office for a copy of minnesota 4h horse. 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. Michigan state university extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Everything you need is on our horse project website at.
If you dont own a horse, there are horseless horse projects, or you can lease a horse for your project. Horseless horse members may volunteer to assist with horse shows and trail rides. Horseless horse from ohio 4h horses, animal science projects. Horseless horse project book osu extension, lucas countys. Horseless horse members do not own or lease a horse. Contact your county extension office and refer to the pennsylvania 4 h horse show rule book for rules for participating in 4 h horse shows and events. Prepare a poster and a 2page report and present your project. Members will be exposed to numerous project areas with the guidance of older members and adult helpers. The 4h members record book cover is our number one bestselling product. Minnesota 4h horseless project leader guide introduction project objectives the horseless horse project is designed for those 4hers who have an interest in horses, but do not own or lease a horse.
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. 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. Horse and pony project horse and pony project mission. Be sure to install the latest version of adobe reader to use form fields and remember to save a file to your hard drive. H at home educational activities for kids to do at. Apr 03, 2014 the horseless horse project is intended for 4 h ers without access to a horse, pony, or draft horse. This project is for youth who do not own horses, but want to learn more about them. These rules do not apply to the horseless horse project. 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.
The 4 h horse project can be an exciting and worthwhile experience for both you and your horse. The horseless horse project is intended for 4hers without access to a horse, pony, or draft horse. Through this project you will learn about the horse, the horse industry, and the history of horses. The 4h horse project can be an exciting and worthwhile experience for both you and your horse. Resources to be used to complete this record book and sore. Members have a variety of activities including participating in shows like the anoka county fair, trail rides, endurance riding, project bowls, judging teams, hippology teams, or western heritage. The horseless horse project is designed for 4h members interested in learning about horses but who do not own their own horse. Join the 4 h horse project development committee pdc this is a leadership opportunity for 4 h members in grade 9 and up.
The focus is on learning about horse breeds, health, safety, etc. Through the 4h horse project, you can increase your knowledge and improve your horsemanship skills by learning basic handling principles. Livestock equiz this website was created by the university of illinois extension to help you learn more about beef, dairy, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, forage, and meats horseless horse. This manual covers all aspects of the 4h horse project, including. Horse animals projects kansas 4h youth development. Dakota county 4h horse and horseless horse resources resources for 4h horse project members will be posted as they become available. Members taking this project are also expected to help with. See complete details and apply on our volunteer site. The larimer county 4 h general project area ranges from robotics, bicycle, and model rocketry to visual arts, photography, and veterinary science. The 4h horse project osu extension catalog oregon state. Represent your fellow 4 h ers on the pdc, serving with adult volunteers. There are many opportunities for horseless members such as horse judging, hippology, horse bowl, skillathons, communication contests, and much more. The public library, other horse enthusiasts and your extension center will have more information. Members taking this project should arrange to have access to a horse to complete some activities in this project.
Ohio 4h horse program protective headgear policy faqs. Horse and pony is an exciting 4 h project area because you can participate whether you own a hours or not. Record the activities you do for your horse achieve. Written for the beginner but suitable for members of all ages. You will want to refer to it often, so please keep it in a safe place. If you have any questions contact your local club horse project leader or a horse project committee member. Horseless horse project members are eligible to participate in all 4 h horse events except any that require the use of a project horse. Horseless horse project members are eligible to participate in all 4h horse events except any that require the use of a project horse. The horseless horse project is designed for 4 h members interested in learning about horses but who do not own their own horse. Over 20 different horserelated subjects are covered in easytouse worksheets.
It is a horseless project with many fun activities for cloverbuds during the 4h year. Minnesota 4h horseless project member handbook introduction welcome to the 4h horseless horse project. Teaches about horses, breeds, markings, coat colors, gaits, grooming, managing, animal health and safety, equipment, good horsemanship, and how to ride. These are the erecords that you should be using for your project. Some 4hers may have an interest in purchasing or leasing a horse. These activities are not limited to members owning horses. Find a club near you or contact your local 4h office for more info. These projects are not only interesting and fun but offer opportunities for developing the skills that are useful through a lifetime. Give a report to your 4h club or ffa chapter about the topic you have chosen. The pnw 4h horse contest guide osu extension catalog. Horseless horse members should have access to a horse to complete this project and are expected to help out at a 4h sponsored horse show, qualifying horse show, or county fair horse show to learn more about this aspect of the horse program. Horseless horse and science fun with physics are being added soon. For accessible formats of these publications, visit cfaes.
All record and project books linked here are pdf format and can be printed on your home printer. The larimer county 4h horse program is designed to provide you an opportunity to handle, care for, and ride horses. The art of animal drawing is a crash course in not. A special collection of project books is available for free on the perfect stayathome projects web page. To be a 4h horse club member, you must first enroll in 4h in your county. The larimer county 4h general project area ranges from robotics, bicycle, and model rocketry to visual arts, photography, and veterinary science. For complete descriptions of ohio 4 h projects and the publications that support them, please refer to the latest family guide or to ohio 4 h project central, an interactive web site that includes sample pages, ratings, and comments. To be a 4 h horse club member, you must first enroll in 4 h in your county. This project also may be used during the educational portion of club meetings. A horseless horse project member is defined as a 4h member. This project teaches you to select and evaluate horses, give oral reasons and place classes of conformation horses and performance horses.
For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the national directory of 4h materials and do a key word search for horses, horseless horse or clothes horse. Keep the annual records for your horseless project in this book. Its a great way to explore 4 h projects without enrolling in all of them. The countywide 4h horse project meetings are open to all sedgwick county 4h members who are enrolled in the horse or horseless horse projects. Click on the book you want, and when the file opens on your screen, save or print it from there.
Copies of the rule book are available through the osu. Exhibit your project manual and project exhibit at the county 4h fair. Fourh members may also consider additional supporting projects such as veterinary science, safety, and leadership. Minnesota 4h horseless horse project member handbook. Horseless and horse related the horseless horse project is designed for 4hers that do not currently own or lease a horse. Over 20 different horse related subjects are covered in easytouse worksheets. Make sure all of your records are stored in a protected cover so that you have them in. C0233e 4h horse certificate c0856e individual horse record c0858e horse production breeding record.
The florida 4h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. Pima county 4h horse projects cooperative extension. Horse project and horseless horse project mn 4h horse project is the largest of all the animal science projects in minnesota. Name of leader years in 4h date project began ended. Em4715e horses are fun, the 4h horseless horse project. M 4h horse showing project manual, 5253 horse judging. The mission of the sheboygan county horse and pony project is to help develop blue ribbon youth who will carry with them a lifelong commitment to excellence in all aspects of their lives.
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