Events

Northwest District Events

Knowledge Contests

• Northwest District Horse Bowl Contest - March 1, 2025. GW Carver Center, Rapidan, VA; Contacts: Bertha Durbin and Carrie Swanson

                         Results: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z9PLzBzUJlmrBkOQ_GM_WoB7wR_aOfJv?usp=drive_link 

• Northwest District Hippology Contest-  March 1, 2025. GW Carver Center, Rapidan, VA; Contact: Hannah McDonad

Results: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XxYztW9KnNVcwx19lKusUuRwkYauYdJ0?usp=drive_link 

Exams/Slides/Team Problem: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lqi8hqw2x4bzNxzR8BFxXQxg56lyMIa0?usp=drive_link 

• Hippology and Horse Judging Fix a Test: March 15, 2025. Culpeper, VA Contact: Hannah McDonald

• NO District level communication contest is scheduled at this time. To qualify for Equismartz, the 4-Her must win a Blue Danish from any unit or county contest for public speaking, presentations, or team presentations.

Qualifying Horse Shows  

• May 10, 2025: Frederick County Fairgrounds, Cross Junction, VA. Golden Horseshoe 4-H Club Benefit Show. Contact: Rose McDonald  Prize List;  Horsemanship Skills 

• May 25, 2025: Durbin Arena, Free Union, VA. Hoof-n-Woof Benefit Show. Contact: Bertha Durbin  Prize List;   Entry Form 

• June 7, 2025: Lexington Horse Center, Lexington VA. Bit N Bridle 4-H Club Open Show. Contact Jill Dawson (540-460-9980) Prize List.
  
  

Qualifying Clinics

• TBD

If you are interested in hosting a Qualifying Clinic, review the application and guidelines and contact Julie Williamson.

Horsemanship Skills Testing

Levels 1 & 2 Skills testing will be available at each of the District Qualifying Shows listed above.

If you are interested in hosting a skills testing event in the district, please contact Julie Williamson. Details on hosting a skills testing event can be found on the State 4-H site:  Skills testing application

Other 4-H Events: Visit the VA 4-H Horse Program Page for more information.