Animal Science
4-H Horse Project
The Colorado 4‑H Horse Project helps youth develop skills in horse care, riding, and overall horsemanship while strengthening responsibility, goal‑setting, and record‑keeping abilities.
Beginners learn safety practices, how to select a horse, basic feeding and health care, breed and color identification, and essential riding skills. Intermediate members study nutrition, digestion, pasture management, health care, and breed traits while improving riding, sportsmanship, and communication. Advanced participants explore industry topics, equine diseases, conformation, advanced riding, leadership, and career options—all while forming friendships and advancing through the Horse Levels Program.
Youth may also compete in Horse Judging, Horse Bowl, Horse Demonstration/Public Speaking, and Hippology.
Learn more about the 4-H Horse project on Colorado 4-H.
Official Project Materials
Materials & Curriculum
SLV Area Clubs
The San Luis Valley Area has several 4-H clubs that coordinate events and help mentor youth members through a variety of 4-H projects. Most clubs meet once a month.
San Luis Valley Horse Project Details
Preparing for and showing horse can be an extremely rewarding and educational experience for youth.
The lessons learned in showing and raising horses are invaluable. However, it can feel very intimidating to begin. This guide is a broad overview at how to prepare for showing horses.
All exhibitors are encouraged to ask questions as they grow through the program.
Important Information & Dates
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