4-H Projects

Horse and Pony

Horse 1
Giddy Up & Go

Publication # BU-08053 (2004)
Suggested for Beginner Level
This project may be completed without having a horse.

Members can:

  • learn the basics of horse behavior
  • practice safety around horses
  • learn about horses without owning a horse
  • assess horse health

Horse 2
Head, Heart & Hooves

Publication # BU-08054 (2004)
Suggested for Intermediate Level
This project may be completed without having a horse.

Members can:

  • learn about horse anatomy
  • understand horse health, nutrition, and grooming
  • select bedding material
  • practice horse judging

Horse 3
Stable Relationships

Publication # BU-08055 (2004)
Suggested for Intermediate to Advanced Level
This project may be completed without having a horse.

Members can:

  • understand breeding and genetics
  • learn about diseases and health care
  • design a horse health program
  • explore the financial side of showing horses

Horse 4
Riding the Range

Publication # BU-08056 (2004)
Suggested for Advanced Level

Members can:

  • practice basic riding skills
  • learn horsemanship skills
  • use training techniques
  • explore trail riding

Horse 5
Jumping to New Heights

Publication # BU-08057 (2004)
Suggested for Advanced Level

Members can:

  • learn advanced riding skills
  • evaluate horsemanship skills
  • learn about ethics and competition
  • teach basic horsemanship and safety

Helper’s Guide for Horse 1 - 5
Horse Project Helper’s Guide

Publication # BU-08058 (2004)

Also available by special order:
Horses and Horsemanship
Publication # CO 200 (2001)

Horse Science
Publication # CO 201 (2001)

Available online:
Guidelines for Junior Horse Show