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 Della Roberts for Application
dellaroberts83@gmail.com
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.
2026 Central District Horsemanship Skills Evaluation Test:
Date: April 19, 2026
Host: Appomattox 4H
Contact: Della Roberts, 434-473-5219, dellaroberts83@gmail.co
Location: Rocking R Ranch, Appomattox, VA
Date: May 23, 2026
Host: Halifax 4H
Contact: Beth Bailey, 434-579-4537 , halifaxtrailblazers4hhorseclub@gmail.com
Location: Halifax County Fairgrounds ring, South Boston, VA
Date: June 14, 2026
Host: Campbell County 4H
Contact; Danielle Kernen, 540-974-0377, tomsperformancehorses@gmail.com
Location: Hat Creek Equestrian, Brookneal, VA
See below forms
horsemanship-hosting-application.pdf
List of Central District trained evaluators
ext.vt.edu/4h-youth/horse/events/state-horse-show.html