Horse Program


Skillathon Details:

All 4-H members and interested FFA members must participate in the applicable Skillathon(s) to earn points for the Outstanding Exhibitor scoring. Skillathons are required for 4-H and optional for FFA. Exceptions: Participation in the Skillathon is optional for youth enrolled in horseless horse project. 

Looking for Skillathon study materials? Ask your advisor to borrow the Skillathon kit for equine from the Extension Office and/or review the materials in the equine resource handbook. Horse members may want to purchase a copy of the Uniform Rules to use as a study guide, as well as a copy of the Beginning Horse Management project book.

Skillathon Schedule:

HORSE SHOWS & EVENTS 2024

Feb. 15 Enrollment deadline day-must be signed up with a club with projects for the current year

Online enrollment at https://v2.4honline.com

TBA Horse Safety & Ethics - First year equine members and a parent/guardian must attend. location tba
April 1 Clubs start riding at Fairgrounds  
May 7, 8 Horse Skillathon-for all horse project members; optional for horseless horse members 3-7pm, Fairgrounds
May 11 Horse Registration 9am-Noon, Fairgrounds
May 11 Equine Fun Show 1:30pm, Fairgrounds
June 1 Equine Ambassador Applications Due - see below for form and rules (completed 7th grade-age 17 must have 1 yr of 4-H eligibilty remaining) Turn in at Extension Office by 4:00 pm
June 6-9 Multi County Horse Clinic - see below for registration information, schedule, health form Adams Couty Fairgrounds, register online (link below)
June 22 PAS Show 10am, Fairgrounds

 

All entries MUST be submitted by 9PM on Sunday, July 7. There are no class entry fees; scratches will be accepted day of show.  See below for General Information Form and Adams County Jr Fair Horse Show Entry Form  
July 9, 11, 12 Adams County Jr. Fair Horse Shows (see Adams County Jr Fair Horse Show Entry Form) Fairgrounds, back arena
  Equine Recognition Day TBA
July 15-19 State Fair Jr. Horse Show Click here for the schedule

HORSE FORMS & INFORMATION

Click here for Horse Camp Registration 

    HORSE WEB LINKS

    Ohio 4-H Horse Site