Mini Horse & Pony

EXHIBIT: 2nd Grade: One horse or pony or one 22” x 28” poster with 5 pictures that include you and your animal and/or a related topic. Examples include housing, feeding, care, showmanship, etc. See the “4-H Poster and Notebook Requirements” section for more information.

General Instructions:

  1. Mini 4-H members exhibiting horses must wear ASTM or SEI standard F1163 (or above) certified helmets whenever mounted. The parent/guardian is responsible to see that this specified headgear is properly fitted with the approved harness in place and fastened whenever a rider is mounted or driving. Original tags must be present in all approved helmets.
  2. The Mini 4-Her will learn about the care, housing, health, feeding and grooming of a horse.
  3. Mini members should attend at least 1 county Horse & Pony event (a meeting or a clinic).
  4. The following classes are available:
    1. Showmanship;
    2. Costume Class;
    3. Halter;
    4. Western Pleasure;
    5. Barrels;
    6. Pole Bending;
    7. Lead-line;
    8. Trail; and
    9. More classes to be determined
  5. Mini Classes will be conducted at the county fair with the 4-H Horse and Pony Show (specific times will be announced). Classes offered to 2nd grade Mini 4-Her’s are subject to change.
  6. Suitable attire must be worn in all classes (including boots and helmet).
  7. All health requirements for horse and pony will apply.
  8. A Mini 4-H Liability Release form must be completed and returned to the Extension Office before the start of the show.

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