4 equine project book

As americas largest youth development organization, 4 h offers youth, families, and adult volunteers of all ages many ways to engage, grow. Each 4 h member must carry at least one project book each year. Members may own or lease a horse, but must manage the horse 75% of the time, whether owned or leased. A 4h horse project animal may be a horse, pony, mule, or. The 4h horse program is part of the animal science project.

For complete information, schedules and rules, please view our 4 h exhibit book. Book sections cover horse breeds, psychology, and how to choose a horse. You can leave the deposit with us for future orders or request it back after you return the book. For a brief description of each 4 h project, please see the list of california 4 h projects pdf. A manual designed just for the cloverbuds and the supplement, nc 4 h horse program cloverbud manual leaders guide. Using this book, you will set your own goals to measure your accomplishments. The primary responsibility for the safety of the exhib. Discuss the book with your parent andor 4 h leader. Virginia 4h horse project senior record book vce publications.

This project record book has been created specially for members enrolled in the 4 h horse project. Iowa 4 h youth development horse and pony project guide objectives the 4 h horse and pony project is designed to give you an opportunity to. You will have the opportunity to learn, handle, care for and ride horses. Horseless horse members do not own or lease a horse.

Obtain the appropriate record book based on the project you selected. The new jersey 4 h equine presentations project is a project area that is beneficial to the total 4 h horse program. In this book, horse refers to all equine, including ponies, mules and donkeys. Written for the beginner but suitable for members of all ages. You can also keep track of the time you spend in your equine activity. For complete descriptions of ohio 4h projects and the publications that support them, please refer to the latest family guide or to ohio 4h project central, an interactive web site that includes sample pages, ratings, and comments.

Laura dunlavy, now a student at south dakota state university, grew up as a 4her in kandiyohi county, minnesota. Learn horsemanship skills and understand breeding, training, and raising of horses as a business. If you do well at the county fair, you might qualify for the state horse show. Horse projects of many kinds are available to new york youth through the cornell cooperative extension horse program. Dont be afraid to jump right in and dont give up if the activity doesnt work the first time.

Ohio 4 h horse program protective headgear policy faqs. See the horse program rule book for details and what a judge is looking for. Book sections cover horse breeds, psychology, and how to. This is a basic resource for 4h members doing a horse project in oregon, washington, and idaho. However, it is equally important to emphasize the learning of life skills. Available literature includes colorado 4h horse rule book, 4h horse. Read through this book and familiarize yourself with the kinds of records you will need and where information should be recorded. They are a record of everything you have done and learned each year in your project. Keep accurate records and note project progress in the 4 h horse project record book. Rabbit and cavy projects nys 4h youth development program. It should be kept in an updated, neat and accurate manner. We encourage all our 4 h youth to do a record book to record their project information and reflections, but 4 h record books are not required for membership or participation in 4 h activities such as club events, 4 h camps, or conferences.

Complete the essential information when you first start your project, such as the. Making sure kids are in a safe space where they feel accepted is an integral part of their emotional health and wellbeing, both in programs like 4 h and in school. Chelan douglas county 4 h permanent record book if members have the older version, they can just continue to use it. You should aim to complete at least one project book each 4 h year. Information for equine projects general equine project resources. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. Book, poster with report or trifold display whichever applies to the project you are taking. Iowa 4h youth development horse and pony project guide. Tell the things you want to learn from your 4 h equine project. It is recommended that you give a demonstration or speech, or participate in horse judging, horse bowl, hippology or other 4 h activities at least at the club level. Get the scientific understanding of horses necessary for success in equine care and management with equine science, 4th edition. Learn how to select, raise and care for a meat goat. We have a lending library of more than 400 horserelated books and video recordings.

The florida 4h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. 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. 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. Project records allow an individual to organize and maintain vital information about. Your project group may meet once a week or as little as once or twice a month. The 4h meat goat project is designed for members who are interested in learning more about raising meat goats. Participants at all of the recognized completion levels above will be listed in the pa state 4 h horse show program. Osu extension madison county program areas 4h youth development madison county jr. This book is designed to be the place where you keep records on your project. Visit project central to take a closer look at a book, find out what others have to say. The virginia 4 h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4 h youth livestock programs endowment. This rapidly growing program is appropriate for all 4 h members from age 5 to 19 and from the inner city to the most remote rural areas.

A special collection of project books is available for free on the perfect stayathome projects web page. Horse and pony is an exciting 4 h project area because you can participate whether you own a hours or not. Life skills are critical in helping young people become selfdirecting. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year. Project records allow an individual to organize and maintain vital information about their horses including veterinary and farrier records, feeding, deworming, and immunization programs, related expenses, training history, and showing achievements. Virginia 4h horse project junior record book virginia tech. Stallions over 12 months of age are not allowed as a 4h project. As a helper for the horse project, one of your primary goals is to help youth gain knowledge about horses. Cavies now have their own show and contests at the state fair. Jeffco 4 h horse project record books 4 h record books are also called erecords. If they are just starting, then they should use this new one.

Horse ui extension 4h youth development university of. County extension offices will be contacted by email with information for submission of award recognition. Exhibit or participate with your 4 h horse project horse during the 4 h year. These activities may challenge you to explore areas of the horse project that you havent experienced before. The links to erecords in the specific project areas are below.

It was established and built through funding from the minnesota horse council, memorials and donations. An assortment of program educational curricula, including project books. My 4 h rabbit, cavy and small animal project record book. Special manuals, educational experiences, and show classes are offered. A member taking horse, rabbit, and archery projects must carry horse, rabbit, and archery books. The 4h horse project osu extension catalog oregon state. Colorado 4h youth development is part of csu extension. While county offices are closed and local distribution of project books is on hold, choose one of these methods. Completing a 4 h record book is a process where 4 h members record project and club work. It is important that you do your own work, but ask your 4h leader, extension agent, parents, or other 4h volunteers for help when you do not understand something. Professional horse photographer information clinic offered august 2, 2019. Equine reproduction and genetics project book 4h 185. In addition to the 4h goals for youth, the 4h horse project has six main objectives. The program will allow you to develop horsemanship skills.

Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. Project goals at start of project state at least three goals at the beginning of your 4 h project year. Horse project record book 2020 horse clover sprouts project record book 2020 poultry project record book 2020 poultry clover sprouts project record book 2020 shooting sports archery record book shooting sports firearms record book rabbit project record book 2019 clover sprouts rabbit project record book 2018 members personal 4 h record book. The purpose of these meetings is to guide participants in gaining the knowledge and habits needed to complete their work successfully. Dec 19, 2018 virginia cooperative extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Below is a list of vaccinations that each animal must have before showing at the current years warren county fair. April 17, 2015 this is the 2016 edition of the horse show rulebook that is used at the state 4 h horse show held in august each year at michigan state university, and recommended for use at all 4 h horse. The horse project is designed as a tool for 4 h members to learn about horse care and handling, and the equine industry in general, through handson activities designed to develop skills not only in horsemanship and equine handling, but also in leadership, communication, decisionmaking and.

You can exhibit a horse related project at the minnesota state fair. Richly illustrated in full color, the book uses a logical, easytofollow outline to make learning simple, while addressing essential topics like care and feeding, training, development and reproduction, illness, inheritance, the history of horses, and more. A 4h horse project animal may be a horse, pony, mule, or donkey, which you may ride, drive, or train. A 4 h member may also complete a horseless project. The following 4 h project sheets are designed to help 4 h volunteers determine meaningful content and lead youth in handson activities. The 4 h horse program is part of the animal science project.

If you dont have a horse, you may belong to a 4h horse science club or join as. However, nebraska 4 h also offers a variety of horse programs that do not require youth to own or have access to a horse. Make deposit checks out to the minnesota 4 h horse association library. I have full permission and support from my parents to enroll in a horse or pony project with the understanding that. Nys 4 h equine show rule book covers all facets of 4 h showing. Selecting the horse as a project allows a 4her to learn more about how horses are properly cared for and ridden. Allamerican quarter horse congress educational contests. We will ship the order after we receive your deposit. Horse project record books university of maryland extension. There are many activities in the 4 h horse project.

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. Hoof hour awards pennsylvania 4h penn state extension. The 4 h project is designed to teach youth how to properly care for a horse, including, but not limited to. To be a 4 h horse club member, you must first enroll in 4 h in your county. They give members an opportunity to reflect on their yearly work and encourage members to set goals and develop plans to.

In addition to the 4 h goals for youth, the 4 h horse project has six main objectives. Learn about owning, managing and caring for a horse or pony. The florida 4 h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. A record book is a useful tool to help a 4her learn more about the horse. Enjoy a healthy outdoor recreational activity a 4h horse project animal may be a horse. Horse 4h youth development program washington state. This project also may be used during the educational portion of club meetings. Revised 2018 date received 4h equine registration 4h show. An equine project may be taken by a 4 h member that owns or leases a horse. Completion of the 4 h horse project record books is often a requirement prior to participation in some county, state, and national events. I hereby certify that as the 4 h member, i have kept records on this equine record project and have personally completed this record book. She says she participated in horse bowl, hippology, horse judging, and the regular 4h project, as well as the horse training project. Additionally, there are volunteer opportunities within these programs which are open to both youth and their families. You can find all of cass county project forms, id forms and registration forms.

Leadership project add sheet if doing leadership as a project, this is the only paper needed for this tab. Youll learn about horse nutrition, equine teeth, purchasing decisions, judging horses and much more. My 4h horse project record book hunterdon county, nj. Horse animals projects kansas 4h youth development. Horseless horse members may volunteer to assist with horse shows and. University of vermont extension 4h equine project record. Each member must carry a project for each activity she is participating in or animal species he is raisingshowing. Read through the book carefully and complete all sections. Discover all the aspects about raising and riding horses. Record or project books help you to keep organized and detailed information about your 4 h project s each year. Pennsylvania 4h recreational and alternate equine activities. The pennsylvania 4 h recreational and alternate equine activities book can be found online.

A manual designed just for the cloverbuds and the supplement, nc 4h horse program cloverbud manual leaders guide. April 17, 2015 this is the 2016 edition of the horse show rulebook that is used at the state 4h horse show held in august each year at michigan state university, and recommended for use at all 4h horse shows in michigan. Each level is designed to take 2 4 years to complete. All record and project books linked here are pdf format and can be printed on your home printer. Completing a 4h record book is a process where 4h members record project and club work. The meat goat project is quickly growing with an increasing demand for meat products.

Click on the book you want, and when the file opens on. A 4 h record book may be required to receive participation awards such as star ranking, medals, or pins. The record book also helps 4 hers recognize just how much theyve accomplished with their horse project over the last year. Most 4hers electing this project will already have a significant interest in, and even a passionate love, for the animal. Find out about horses, breeds and their characteristics. For 4 h members who wish to use their project book for multiple years. Over 20 different horse related subjects are covered in easytouse worksheets. Complete the essential information when you first start your project, such as the cover.