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