The 4-H Horse program is developed for individuals who have a passion for horses whether they own one or not. Some activities offered include the following:
Non-Riding Horse Activities:
Horse Club - 4th - 12th graders meet once a month for Equine Education and Fun! Meetings are held monthly after school hours.
Horse Bowl & Hippology - Quiz bowl to test equine IQ. Practices begin in November, competition is in January.
Horse Judging - Members learn the criteria for different equine disciplines and then attend 3+ judging contests in April(regional) and June (state).
Horse Speech and Demonstration Contests - Individuals can create a speech or equine related demonstration and present it at competitions.
Horseback Riding Activities:
Local, Regional & State Horse Shows - Any 4-H member who wishes to participate in any 4-H sanctioned shows MUST submit a horse enrollment form by March 1st of each year. Members are then eligible for any and all 4-H sanctioned shows for the upcoming show season. See below for more information on upcoming horse shows.
Drill Team - Members of the Horse Club learn different types of riding styles and create a routine to perform at area horse shows. Tryouts are held and practices are mandatory.
Helmet Policy - All parents/riders must read! Click on link - Tennessee 4-H Horse Helmet Policy.pdf
Upcoming Events Information:
During the Region 4-H
Horse Advisory Committee Meeting, we found out that 4-H Horse Enrollment forms
will not be used in 2020. When 4-H members register for the Region and
State 4-H Horse Show, that process will also officially enroll their horses in
4-H. So now the online registration process for the region and state show
is replacing the old 4-H Horse Enrollment Forms. If changes need to be
made after registering for the shows, then the same rules apply as in the past. Per our regional program leader on January 29, 2020.
Tennessee 4-H Horse Enrollment Forms for 2020 are due in the 4-H office by Friday, February 21st!
Horse Enrollment Form.pdf
2020 Dates of Importance
Horse Bowl/Hippology January 18, 2020
Horse Enrollment Forms February 21, 2020 (see link above to print one)
Horse Judging April 3, 2020
Region Horse Show May 28-30, 2020 Harriman, TN
State Horse Show June 15-19, 2020 Shelbyville, TN
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