Youth must be 8 years or older by September 1st of the current 4-H year to participate in large animal projects, which includes horse. Members need to carefully read the Florida 4-H State Rule Book.  Each member is responsible to know the rules for the classes. Please read through your

Policy & Procedures.

• Helmet must have a certification label still in helmet, SEI/ASTM, sticker.
• Bits:  No twisted wire, check rule book for additional restrictions.

**Area D 4-H Horse Show Artwork Design Contest**

Horse Project Books

      HORSE Project

      HORSE Non-Owner

      HORSE Beginner

       HORSE & Horsemanship

       HORSE Science

       Horsemanship/Science LDR

       Project Summary -- For back of books

       Report Form -- For front of books

Important Dates

Please refer to our 4H Main Page for the current FYI for all 4H program dates.

Horse Show Sponsor Book

Reference letter to solicit ads for the horse sponsor book.  See AD sponsor book for: Rotary Show  & Qualifier Shows

Horse Shows 

       Rotary Show - Check back for November's paperwork.   All participants, parents, leaders, volunteers, trainers, etc. are expected to have read and understand the Florida 4-H Area and State Horse Shows Official rule Book 2012.  All riders are required to submit an agreement form that they have received the book prior to the Qualifier Show, so make sure you return your form early.

       Qualifier Show -  March 23, 2013:  Registration forms.

       Area D Show   -  Your "FL Horse Project Book" has to be completed & turned (see present year calendar for date), in order to go to district.  You must earn certain number of points to qualify for the State Show.

2013 Registration Packet

       State Horse Show - Florida Fair Grounds   You must earn certain number of points to qualify for Regional.

Horsemanship Schools

Instruction will place emphasis on horsemanship and equitation during morning and evening riding sessions. Additional sessions are planned for lecture/demonstration as well as recreation and crafts. 

Welka Horsemanship School

Miscellaneous Information

Interested in sponsoring the
4-H Horse Program? Contact  the office.

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