{"id":1402,"date":"2026-04-01T20:40:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/?post_type=4h-project-cpt&#038;p=1402"},"modified":"2026-07-29T17:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:17:26","slug":"horse-project","status":"publish","type":"4h-project-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/4h-project\/horse-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Horse Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-section-title-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\">Animal Science<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Boulder County 4-H Horse Project<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Horse Project guides youth in learning horse care, riding, and horsemanship while building responsibility, goal setting, and record-keeping skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Beginners focus on safety, horse selection, basic feeding and care, identifying breeds, and developing foundational riding skills. Intermediate members study breed characteristics, nutrition, digestion, pasture management, health, and improve riding. Advanced participants explore industry issues, diseases, advanced riding skills, and leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Horses-grazing.jpg?w=612\" alt=\"Adult horses eating grass in a field in the mountains\" class=\"wp-image-499 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Horses-grazing.jpg 612w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Horses-grazing.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Horses-grazing.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-brush-stroke\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);height:40px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30645bcc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Project-Requirements\">Project Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"2175a800-5927-4bb7-bc67-7a52289a1452-accordion\" id=\"2175a800-5927-4bb7-bc67-7a52289a1452-accordion-button\">Important Links<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"2175a800-5927-4bb7-bc67-7a52289a1452-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"2175a800-5927-4bb7-bc67-7a52289a1452-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-project\/4-h-horseless-horse-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado State 4-H Horse Project Info and Materials<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coloradostatefair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado State Fair<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/07\/2026-Equine-Youth-Liability-Form.pdf\">Equine Youth Liability Form<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-proj-material\/4-h-humane-animal-care-guidelines-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4-H Animal Care and Housing Form<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/ParksOpenSpaceExt4H@bouldercounty.onmicrosoft.com\/bookings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advancement Level Rating Written Test<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-proj-material\/levels-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4-H Levels Program Info<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/07\/Horse-Levels-Member-Declaration-Form-2026.pdf\">Colorado 4-H Horse\/Rider Level Declaration Form<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"965999f8-b5f3-4f66-a0a0-d99cd92cf6d4-accordion\" id=\"965999f8-b5f3-4f66-a0a0-d99cd92cf6d4-accordion-button\">Pay Horse Project Fees Online<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"965999f8-b5f3-4f66-a0a0-d99cd92cf6d4-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"965999f8-b5f3-4f66-a0a0-d99cd92cf6d4-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/account.venmo.com\/u\/BoCoHorse-LeadersCouncil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>account.venmo.com\/u\/BoCoHorse-LeadersCouncil<\/strong><\/a> or use the QR code to pay horse fees online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/HLC-Venmo-QR-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1656\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/HLC-Venmo-QR-1.png 464w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/HLC-Venmo-QR-1.png?resize=242,300 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"95e934da-be85-449f-ab25-3a10401e577b-accordion\" id=\"95e934da-be85-449f-ab25-3a10401e577b-accordion-button\">Record Books and e-Records<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"95e934da-be85-449f-ab25-3a10401e577b-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"95e934da-be85-449f-ab25-3a10401e577b-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-project\/4-h-horse-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the 4-H State Website<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to access manuals and e-record book links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4-H Record Books are also called e-Records. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year. Record books have a few times to be checked on progress throughout the year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In June, your 4-H leader will be sure your books are started and up to date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prior to showing at the Boulder County Fair, your record books will be checked by your superintendent to be sure they are up to date and complete as can be in order to participate and show at the fair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final livestock record books are due to be received at the Extension office by the second Thursday in September. (Please note: your 4-H leader may need an earlier deadline for review and signatures.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"e7bd433f-b5a0-42db-99fe-02bfca0ff66f-accordion\" id=\"e7bd433f-b5a0-42db-99fe-02bfca0ff66f-accordion-button\">Horse ID<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"e7bd433f-b5a0-42db-99fe-02bfca0ff66f-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e7bd433f-b5a0-42db-99fe-02bfca0ff66f-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deadline: Last Thursday in April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to declare your project animal(s), Horse project members must complete an Animal ID on 4HOnline for each horse in their project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Members showing at the Boulder County Fair or Colorado State Fair are only eligible to show the horses they have their&nbsp;Animal ID&nbsp;completely (including required pictures\/records) on&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/v2.4honline.com\/#\/user\/sign-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4HOnline<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;by the deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"da13bc62-748f-4474-a126-a9e7a73a2ef3-accordion\" id=\"da13bc62-748f-4474-a126-a9e7a73a2ef3-accordion-button\">Horse Show 101 Guide<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"da13bc62-748f-4474-a126-a9e7a73a2ef3-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"da13bc62-748f-4474-a126-a9e7a73a2ef3-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New to horse shows? Looking for basic information on the many different types of horse show events? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/4h-resource\/horse-show-101-guide\/\">View the Horse Show 101 Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"98c640de-218e-495d-b89d-506326ae7253-accordion\" id=\"98c640de-218e-495d-b89d-506326ae7253-accordion-button\">Horse Advancement Level Program Guidelines<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"98c640de-218e-495d-b89d-506326ae7253-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"98c640de-218e-495d-b89d-506326ae7253-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-proj-material\/levels-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado 4-H Horse Levels Program<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/13awvDTJqcb8QBWuVSBd0vgFl8dLEpU_IVm35u_Edxo8\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Levels Rater List<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-4-font-size\" id=\"h-background-of-the-program\">Background of the Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Advancement Levels program is a logical step-by-step guide to teach youth horsemanship and horse care. The Advancement Level chapter in the 4-H Horse Member\u2019s Manual serves as a leader\u2019s and member\u2019s guide. This chapter explains the basics of the Levels program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safety and proper basics are stressed throughout the Levels program. The skills learned in the beginning levels are reflected in properly mastering the more advanced levels. A solid and consistent foundation is extremely important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should be recognized that not every youth will want to master all levels. However, it should be realized that the first two levels teach the basics of horse safety, care, and riding for general pleasure and performance. It is therefore encouraged that all members participate in at least Levels I and II. Level III is for the serious horse person and Level IV is for the youth that is interested in a career in the equine industry or is very serious about his\/her riding and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-4-font-size\">Written Tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please study before requesting a written test. &nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-proj-material\/levels-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Study Guides<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>posted online will help you prepare for the test. Written tests are taken at the Boulder County Extension office (4-H office), please select a day and time on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/ParksOpenSpaceExt4H@bouldercounty.onmicrosoft.com\/bookings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scheduling Page<\/a><\/strong> to take your written test. Contact&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/boulder.extension.colostate.edu\/4h\/horse\/jetorres@bouldercounty.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jeannie Torres<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>with any questions. You may take the test multiple times to achieve a score of 80% or higher. You cannot take the test twice in one day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-4-font-size\" id=\"h-purpose\">Program Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Advancement Level program is a teaching guide that combines many aspects of horsemanship and horse care. The 4-H levels program is designed to apply to Western, Working Ranch Horse, and all disciplines within the English division (Hunter Seat, Saddle Seat, and Dressage Seat).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All youth begin at level one and must master level one, either Western and\/or English, before moving on to level two. English and Western are kept in two separate paths. Master Western I and II and you can move on to Western III (then Western IV) and\/or Ranch Horse II (then Ranch III, then Ranch IV). Master English I and II and you can move on to Hunter Seat III (then Hunter Seat IV), and\/or Saddle Seat III (then Saddle Seat IV), and\/or Dressage Seat III (then Dressage Seat IV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find a list of approved raters, test study guides, and copies of the riding tests on the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-project\/4-h-horse-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado 4-H Horse Project page<\/a><\/strong>. It is recommended to review the <em>Written Test Study Guide<\/em> and <em>Riding Test Outline<\/em> prior to testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-4-font-size\" id=\"h-interested-in-being-a-levels-rater\">Interested in Being a Levels Rater?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To become a levels rater, individuals must complete the rater training and re-certify every three years to continue rating. Training includes a general introduction to the program followed by discipline-specific sessions. Raters may become certified at any level or any discipline with which they have a base knowledge and may perform ratings for only those levels\/disciplines with which they are certified.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"f209781d-f99f-4cd5-9775-235f08c19c62-accordion\" id=\"f209781d-f99f-4cd5-9775-235f08c19c62-accordion-button\">Horse Competitive Teams<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"f209781d-f99f-4cd5-9775-235f08c19c62-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"f209781d-f99f-4cd5-9775-235f08c19c62-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need to be enrolled in a horse project to participate. All 4-H ages are welcome, experience not required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boulder County Hippology<\/strong><br>Coach: Donna Pattee |<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>303-482-7581<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boulder County Horse Bowl<\/strong><br>Coach: Carmen Porter |&nbsp;303-885-5702<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boulder County Horse&nbsp;Judging<\/strong><br>Coach: Kendra McConnell |&nbsp;303-956-2885<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"a0607ab2-b5ef-4f9f-9883-e678e0390121-accordion\" id=\"a0607ab2-b5ef-4f9f-9883-e678e0390121-accordion-button\">Boulder County Horse Leaders Council<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"a0607ab2-b5ef-4f9f-9883-e678e0390121-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"a0607ab2-b5ef-4f9f-9883-e678e0390121-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Boulder County 4-H Horse Leaders Council is made up of Horse Leaders and parents. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are dedicated to providing&nbsp;learning situations for the development of leadership, responsibility, and effective citizenship of our members. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>HLC will also provide educational and challenging experiences that will enable young people to become knowledgeable and skilled in their selected project areas and&nbsp;to provide information and training in other 4-H activities as members\u2019 interests dictate.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HLC meetings are on the first Monday of every month at 6:30 pm via zoom (no meeting in December or August). &nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:kelly0515@aol.com\">Email Kelly Thomas<\/a><\/strong> for a meeting link.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HLC Bylaws<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSepOZrSuKzZsyvMbMSk-O3ftSk5SQSbMfxNwLGr5DKTLAUY3A\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HLC 4-H Member Volunteer Form<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"50768b00-da71-4f77-bce9-8d5d022ec577-accordion\" id=\"50768b00-da71-4f77-bce9-8d5d022ec577-accordion-button\">Scholarships<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"50768b00-da71-4f77-bce9-8d5d022ec577-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"50768b00-da71-4f77-bce9-8d5d022ec577-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boulder County 4-H and Horse programs offer several scholarships for members. Please review the specific requirements for individual scholarship applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: Updated scholarship info will be available soon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"b4dd7dc7-50ee-4478-9c17-bb48e579bb4c-accordion\" id=\"b4dd7dc7-50ee-4478-9c17-bb48e579bb4c-accordion-button\">Health Information<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"b4dd7dc7-50ee-4478-9c17-bb48e579bb4c-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"b4dd7dc7-50ee-4478-9c17-bb48e579bb4c-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please read <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cvmbs.source.colostate.edu\/virus-season-commonsense-practices-livestock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virus season: Commonsense practices to keep your livestock healthy<\/a><\/strong> from State Extension Veterinarian Dr. Ragan Adams regarding recent confirmed cases of Vesicular &nbsp;Stomatitis Virus (VSV) in Colorado and nearby states. VSV most often affects horses, cattle, and swine but can also affect mules\/donkeys, bison, sheep, goats, and camelids. The article also contains information about signs of VSV and biosecurity strategies that should be observed by our 4-H members, families, and volunteers with Horses and Livestock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ag.colorado.gov\/sites\/ag\/files\/documents\/Rabies%20in%20Horses-%20Should%20Horses%20be%20Vaccinated%20in%20Colorado-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rabies in Horses &#8211; Colorado Department of Agriculture<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cdphe.colorado.gov\/dcphr\/communicable\/animal-related-diseases\/rabies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rabies Information &#8211; Colorado Department of Public Health &amp; Environment<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cdphe.colorado.gov\/animal-related-diseases\/rabies\/colorado-rabies-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Rabies FAQ<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-brush-stroke\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);height:40px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Horse Events and Contests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30645bcc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Project-Requirements\">Boulder County Fair Horse Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>August 5-9, 2026 &#8211; Boulder County Fairgrounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please work with your 4-H leader to determine what classes you are eligible to enter for this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bouldercountyfair.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Fair Info<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.saffire.com\/files.ashx?t=fg&amp;rid=BoulderCountyFair&amp;f=2026_Livestock_and_4-H_Fair_Schedule__7.1.26.pdf&amp;cb=59b10d29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fair Schedule<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/4h-proj-material\/boulder-county-fair-horse-patterns\/\">Patterns<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HLC Season Opener<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>March 29, 2026 &#8211; Boulder County Fairgrounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/07\/HLC-Season-Opener-2026.pdf\">Event info<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/4h-proj-material\/hlc-season-opener-horse-patterns\/\">Patterns<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Riders 50th Annual 4-H &amp; Open Horse Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>April 12, 2026 &#8211; Boulder County Fairgrounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/07\/2026-Easy-Rider-Showbill.docx\">Event Info<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/Mvh0CW6KjzHwOEO6U6fNSoMY-U?domain=drive.google.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patterns<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blazing Saddles Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>May 17, 2026 &#8211; Boulder County Fairgrounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/07\/2026-Blazing-Saddles-Showbill.pdf\">Event Info<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/4h-proj-material\/blazing-saddles-horse-event-patterns\/\">Patterns<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boulder Valley Riders Horse Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>June 20, 2026 &#8211; Boulder County Fairgrounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/07\/2026-BVR-4-H-and-Open-Show.pdf\">Event Info<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/4h-proj-material\/bvr-horse-show-patterns\/\">Patterns<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boulder County Horse Judging Team Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>July 25, 2026 &#8211; Boulder County Fairgrounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/07\/2026-Benefit-Show-Entry-Form.pdf\">Event info &amp; Entry Form<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/07\/2026-Patterns_Boulder-County-Horse-Judging-Team.pdf\">Patterns<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Horse Bowl Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Event info coming soon&#8230;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Horse Hippology Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Event info coming soon&#8230;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-brush-stroke\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);height:40px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30645bcc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact the Horse Project Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We are ready to help and support you in your 4-H livestock journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9b47041c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:nekonessa25@yahoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:rodeoq1@hotmail.com\">Kim Madsen<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border wp-block-paragraph\">Boulder County Fair Horse&nbsp;Project Superintendent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:kelly0515@aol.com\">Kelly Thomas<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border wp-block-paragraph\">Horse Leaders Council President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:bkwang@bouldercounty.org\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"mailto:bkwang@bouldercounty.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brenda Kwang<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border wp-block-paragraph\">4-H Youth Development Livestock &amp; 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