 Projects are available for youth owning a horse, having access to horses, and even to youth without horses!
4-H HORSE PROJECT GOALS
Horsemanship Skills Virginia 4-H’s Horsemanship Skills Program emphasizes safety in all equine activities, and aims to develop horsemanship skills and recognize individual achievement in a non-competitive, progressive program. As this program is further developed, additional levels and skill sets will be added. Beginning in 2013, 4-H’ers in Virginia who have not previously shown at the state level with their current project horse will be required to complete Horsemanship Skill Levels 1 & 2 in order to be eligible for the 4-H Championship Horse & Pony Show. Please go to: For more information! Virginia 4H All Stars for more info: https://ext.vt.edu/4h-youth/all-stars.html 2021 Events Deadline for submission of qualifying shows and clinics March 16, 2021(This has been extended just for this year, it will go back to Jan. 31st in 2022)
Central District Horse Bowl :
EquiSmartz State Educational Competition May 26-28, 2021, Competition to include:
4 -H State Show Divisions to include Equitation, Showmanship, Hunter, Misc., Pleasure, Western, Gymkhana, Trail Class, Exceptional Rider, Dressage, Reining, Miniature
State Fair - Horse Show Competition Horse divisions to include Drill Team and Ranch Horse
| THE 4-H HORSE CLUB PLEDGE I pledge . . . My HEAD to clearer thinking. Working with animals provides mental relaxation from schoolroom studies and at the same time stimulates quick thinking and alertness.
My HEART to greater loyalty. The close bond of comradeship that develops between a horse and his master and between young people planning and working together in a common interest is conducive to a deepening sense of loyalty and consideration of others.
My HANDS to larger
service. Skillful hands are a must for a horseman. It is the touch of the hands on the reins that telegraph the rider’s wish to his mount.
My HEALTH to better
living. Out-of-door activities affect every nerve, muscle, and organ of the body in a healthful way. For my CLUB, my community, my country, and my world. The associations and varied activities in 4-H Club work provide many opportunities for young people to prepare themselves for active participation in the social and economic life of their community.
District Meeting CALENDAR: 2020 Central District Horse Council Meetings Dates: March 23, 2021 ************************************************** Minutes from previous meetings are available below. Please Join us! Everyone is Welcome!  |
CENTRAL DISTRICT 4-H HORSE PROGRAM
The emphasis of the horse and pony program is on equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, recreation, fun, and horsemanship. Horseback riding provides an outdoor sports fitness program for physical, personal, and emotional development, including confidence building.
