Horse Program

State Program

The emphasis of Virginia's 4-H 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. The sport can develop into a life-long hobby or business. Projects are available for youth owning or having access to horses, and also for youth not having access to horses (horseless horse projects). 

Local Program

The Hoof 'N' Woof 4-H Club is a very active club in the  Albemarle/Charlottesville program.  This club meets monthly and is open to all youth ages 9 and up.  They participate in many horse and horseless areas of competition including; State 4-H Horse Show, Clinics, Horse Bowl, Hippology and Horse Communications Contest.