Livestock Judging, Ag Product ID, Horse Judging & Meat Judging
Texas is unmatched in youth livestock project ownership and participation. Students engaging in this project gain invaluable life skills such as work ethic, responsibility and accountability. Supporters of these exceptional youth invest nearly $100 million annually in the futures of these young agriculturalists. What can become lost in a barn full of livestock, exhibitors, trophies, banners, buckles, premiums and scholarships, is that the barn is actually a classroom. The County Extension Agents and Agricultural Science Teachers leading youth through this experience are professional educators affiliated with a public or private school. The exhibitors qualify for excused absences as an extracurricular activity. Livestock show barns are the classrooms for livestock exhibitors. Because the barn is a classroom, the livestock community must take notice that we are constantly projecting an image to the public regarding the value of our classroom. We must proclaim the values we stand for and also condemn certain behaviors that are unwelcome and unhelpful in preserving the sanctity of our unique classroom settings.
Presented by Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors: Caraline Dudley & Kendal Cleere
Dairy Cattle https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/dairy-cattle/
Poultry
Poultry https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/poultry/
Video- Getting Started with a Market BROILER
Presented by Kendal Workman, Centerville 4-H
Lamb (Sheep)
Sheep https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/sheep/
Video- Getting Started with a Market LAMB Project
Presented by Emma Neel, Oakwood 4-H
Goat
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/goats/
Video- Getting Started with a Market GOAT Project
Presented by Lane Freeman, Buffalo 4-H
Rabbits https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/rabbits/
Rabbit Breeders:
Breeder List attached & via Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qISJhXc16WHs8urcTHG8I05IMnkcfeE3/view?usp=sharing
Video- Getting Started with a RABBIT Project
Presented by Krystal Brewer, Centerville 4-H Club Manager & LCYLS Rabbit Superintendent
Horse https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/horse/
4-H Horse Riding Group
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm (Starting September 1, 2026
Dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 October: 6, 13, & 20
(Stay Tuned for More Dates)
Leon County Expo Center
Learn: Basic Riding Skills, Maintenance, Daily Care, Proper Tack & Practice All Speed Events!
Questions: Contact Brayden Crook at 936-349-7913
Horses MUST have a negative Coggins test!
Must have a horse or make arrangements to share a horse.
Must be a Leon County 4-H or Madison County 4-H member. (4-H Enrollment OPENS September 1)
Adults helping or riding MUST be Leon County 4-H or Madison County 4-H Adult Volunteer! (4-H Enrollment OPENS September 1)
MUST Complete Interest Form & Waiver at:
https://sites.google.com/view/leoncounty4-h/4-h-livestock-projects
(4-H Horse Club Riding Dates are Subject to change due to Expo Center & Project Leader availability)
Questions:
Leon County 4-H Contact cassie.ferguson@ag.tamu.edu
Madison County 4-H Contact 936-348-2234
Beef Cattle https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/beef-cattle/
Video- Getting Started with a BEEF Project
Presented by Travis Barrett, Normangee 4-H & TX 4-H Livestock Ambassador