All Manatee County 4-H Youth must have a Horse Registration Packet on file with the 4-H Office in order to participate in the Manatee County Fair Horse Show and any 4-H Horse Show (County, Area, State, or Regional). 

In order to be eligible for Manatee County 4-H Horse Awards and financial assistance to attend Area, State, and Regional shows, each 4-H member must secure a sponsorship for the Manatee County 4-H Horse Program. 

To learn more about Horsemanship School, Horse Demonstrations and Public Speaking, Horse Judging, Quiz Bowl, and Hippology, visit the Florida 4-H Horse Programs Web Page.