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:
Virginia State 4-H Horse Program
For more information!
Horsemanship Skills Testing dates must be approved by the Central District Horse Council before they can be held and announced. All dates will be announced on this page. Organizers need to contact to notify if there Skills Testing is FULL. If you would like to HOST a Horsemanship Skills Testing. Please email Darla Marks for Application
See below for application for hosting test
Horsemanship Skills Testing is not a qualifying event. Riders must still attend a qualifying event to attend the State 4-H Horse Show.
2024 Central District Horsemanship Skills Evaluation Test:
Date: April 28, 2024
Host: Halifax 4H
Contact: Beth Bailey, 434-579-4537 , rockingbfarm@netzero.net
Location: Halifax County Fairgrounds ring, South Boston, VA
Date: May 19, 2024
Host: Appomattox 4H
Contact: Della Roberts, 434-473-5219
Location: Rocking R Ranch, Appomattox, VA
See below for flyers and forms
List of Central District trained evaluators