Participate in the county horse program and show to learn riding techniques, patterns, and showmanship. New jersey 4 h dog care and training project record book p. The northern district is organized through the virginia state 4 h horse program and governed by the northern district 4 h horse council which meets every other month. You will also learn skills through educational activities such as horse judging, horse bowls, hippology, speech and demonstration contests. This year, all cloverbud horse club members complete book a. Virginia 4h horse project instructions for using this record book. P e n n s y l v a n i a 4h horse program 4h horsemanship skills. Horse project record book required completion to ride at district and state horse shows. Each member receives constructive feedback to help improve record keeping skills and may receive a ribbon, county medal or other award for effort and achievement. Appreciate riding as recreation learn horsemanship skills and understand breeding, training, and raising of horses.
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. Exhibit the particular project horse that will go to the area d horse show at the county 4h qualifier horse show in the spring. The new jersey 4 h equine presentations project is a project area that is beneficial to the total 4 h horse program. Register 4hers project animals as of april 1 of current project year. Complete a florida 4h project record book and submit for county 4h judging at the proper time. These project guides may be obtained from your local virginia cooperative extension office. All takedown requests will be promptly acknowledged and investigated. Fernanda camargo, horse extension specialist, department of animal sciences. Other horses may be shown, but the one being taken to area d must be shown in at least one class at the county show. Learn skills in horsemanship and an understanding of the business of breeding, raising and training horses. Virginia 4 h horse project horse care record one chart for all riding and training by 4 h member feeding, grooming, care of horses, tack, and stalls by 4 h member time others spent caring and training project animal.
Meet the following member in good standing requirements. This book is designed to be the place where you keep records on your project. The virginia 4 h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4 h youth livestock programs endowment. Ray mckinnie, administrator, 1890 extension program, virginia state university, petersburg, va. This member has successfully completed this 4h horse project record book. Horseback riding and driving provides an outdoor sports fitness program for physical, personal, and emotional development including confidence building. The 4h horse program is part of the animal science project.
Selecting the horse as a project allows a 4 her to learn more about how horses are properly cared for and ridden. The books for the most popular projects in loudoun county can be found here. Recognition opportunities youth and teens can discover opportunities to be recognized for personal growth, project learning, leadership and citizenship. New jersey 4h dog care and training project record book p. There will be three pa 4h horse cloverbud activity books. Project books are turned in for a grade at the end of the 4h year and given back during the achievement ceremony.
Horse project record books university of maryland extension. The emphasis of virginias 4h horse and pony program is on equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, recreation, fun, and horsemanship. Good sportsmanship is a must from everyone present at the show at all times. The 4 h horse project the horse 5 american quarter horse the american quarter horse originated during the colonial period, primarily in virginia and the carolinas. Ray mckinnie, administrator, 1890 extension program, virginia state university, petersburg, va, united states. Which requires a conduct during 4hffa horse show 1. Virginia 4h extension agents quick guide holiday lake 4h. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. 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. 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. See the district council page to find out more information about the council and meeting dates. Please order project specific inserts to add to this base as appropriate. Exhibit the particular project horse that will go to the area d horse show at the county 4 h qualifier horse show in the spring.
Stephen dentons visit to her farm and talked to him about spring vaccinations for horses and miniature horses. Register 4 hers project animals as of april 1 of current project year. Complete a florida 4 h project record book and submit for county 4 h judging at the proper time. Virginia 4h horse project senior record book vce publications. Horse ui extension 4h youth development university of. While developing and educating youth is our goal, members, families, and their horses should enjoy and benefit from the skills. This is a basic resource for 4h members doing a horse project in oregon, washington, and idaho. The virginia 4h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4h youth livestock programs endowment.
You do not need to do number 7 write a onepage report explaining what you did and learned during this project. Horse provides an interactive, handson curriculum for youth to explore raising and showing horses while developing life skills. A 4h horse project animal may be a horse, pony, mule, or donkey, which you may ride, drive, or train. Archery and sheep members will be piloting this for 20192020 club year.
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. Adams county 4h horse project colorado state university. When turning in your livestock project, you should have project books pages from the appropriate link above and your respective animal pages from below. The official 4 h store for pins, record book covers, club supplies, educational curriculum, and apparel for youth and adults. Activities include horse body shop, designing the perfect horse, paper dolls, human cues and group relay knot. There will be three pa 4 h horse cloverbud activity books. The sport can develop into a lifelong hobby or business. The official 4h store for pins, record book covers, club supplies, educational curriculum, and apparel for youth and adults. Carver center, 9432 james madison highway, rapidan, va 22733.
These records are turned in to the local 4h office by october 1st of each year and each record is evaluated. The soil test or the hay analysis is not required, however it is there for the 4h member to explore if they are able. Junior record book ages 9 publication 406122 4h694p revised 2017. Please contact your county extension educator and check the web site periodically for updates. Archery record book insert this insert is specific to the archery project and should be used in conjunction with the 4h record book base. West virginia 4h project book updates wvu extension service. It is the 4hers responsibility to accurately complete and submit this form to the extension agent by may 1 of each year. I hereby certify that as the 4h member, i have kept records on this equine record project. Giddy up and go focuses on the introductory basics and familiarizes youth with horses.
They are optional for other records or use of a 3prong folder. Settlers crossed andalusian mares with english stallions that were like thoroughbreds. Project books are turned in for a grade at the end of the 4 h year and given back during the achievement ceremony. Horse ui extension 4h youth development university of idaho. For more information, or to get involved please contact amy at the blount county extension office 865 9826430 or by email. The 4h horse program focuses on equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, driving, recreation, fun, and horsemanship. Stallions over 12 months of age are not allowed as a 4h 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. Month number of days total hours description number of days total hours total hours. 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 cooperative extension, virginia tech, and virginia state university. If youre looking for the official source of information about the. The emphasis of virginias 4 h horse and pony program is on equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, recreation, fun, and horsemanship. Exhibit your project manual and project exhibit at the county 4h fair. Available literature includes colorado 4h horse rule book, 4h horse. Become experienced in horse nutrition, handling, safety, and care.
By learning to give presentations and demonstrations, 4 hers gain selfconfidence and speaking abilities that are valuable in life situations such as school, the work place and the community. Learn about owning, managing and caring for a horse or pony. Find out about horses, breeds and their characteristics. Discover all the aspects about raising and riding horses. Book sections cover horse breeds, psychology, and how to choose a horse. Record keeping is an important life skill and all 4h members are encouraged to keep written records of their 4h club year. This meeting is open to all adult 4h horse project volunteers and 4h member representatives. Read through the book carefully and complete all sections. In cooperation with 4h volunteers of the state 4h horse project advisory committee estella almeida, wendy hale, judy hennessy, cathy porter, virginia sisco based on my 4h record book by keith g. Atlantic county 4h horse project rulesrequirementspolicies. P e n n s y l v a n i a 4h horse program 4h horsemanship.
Projects are the foundation of the 4 h club experience and project books are an opportunity to show what you have learned throught the year. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. If you believe that any material in vtechworks should be removed, please see our policy and procedure for requesting that material be amended or removed. This project record book is for recordkeeping only. Selecting the horse as a project allows a 4her to learn more about how horses are properly cared for and ridden. The new jersey 4h equine presentations project is a project area that is beneficial to the total 4h horse program. Additional supporting materials and activities will be added as they become available. Virginia 4h horse project junior record book virginia tech. Rather than having potential buyers run from farm to farm, the industry wants to have easy access to farms. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments and help guide your. The 4h horse project osu extension catalog oregon state. The virginia horse project is a way of connecting buyers with the right horse. 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. Be a registered 4h horse project member as of january 1 of current project year.
Virginia cooperative extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of. The program will allow you to develop horsemanship skills. Prince william county 4h youth program of virginia cooperative extension 8033 ashton avenue, suite 105, manassas, va 201098202 7037926286. Horseback riding provides an outdoor sports fitness program for physical, personal, and emotional development, including confidence building. Obtain the appropriate record book based on the project you selected. The emphasis of virginia s 4 h horse and pony program is on equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, recreation, fun, and horsemanship.
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. If you dont have a horse, you may belong to a 4h horse science club or join as. Projects are the foundation of the 4h club experience and project books are an opportunity to show what you have learned throught the year. Virginia 4h is with abingdon equine vet services and virginia 4h horse program.