The horse project is a fun way to learn about all aspects of raising and showing horses: including anatomy, health, management, breeding and showing.

In 2007-2008 we are having regular project meetings at Millwood Ranch, under the leadership of Rita Pharr, a professional riding instructor.

In addition to regular project meetings there are field trips to several events. In 2005-2006 we took trips to the H Bar D Stables (near Petaluma) and Los Acres Ranch (near Stockton), where Miniature and Arabian horses (respectively) are bread, raised, trained and shown (see Links below).

Field Trips

Los Acres Ranch 2005

Resources
California 4H Horse Website
Horse Anatomy and Physiology
More Horse Anatomy
Los Acres (Arbian Horse Ranch Field Trip)
Los Acres Happy Horse Days Photos (by JC Dill)
Arabian Horse World Magazine
H Bar D Stables (Miniature Horse Ranch Field Trip)
American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA)
Biomechanics of Horse Riding & Dressage