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Horse and Pony

The 4-H Horse and Pony Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Subjects such as general management, training, nutrition, housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and activities such as horse bowl, Hippology and judging, and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4-H Horse and Pony Project.

 

Important documents can be found at the bottom of this page underneath "Related Files".

 

Helpful Information

Videos from the January Horse Health Workshops are now available on the Purdue Horse Extension YouTube Channel. The available videos are:

  • IN Horse Health Regulations: Dr. Jodi Lovejoy, Indiana Board of Animal Health
  • Infectious Diseases in Horses: Keeping Your Horse Safe at Equestrian Events: Dr. Amanda Farr, Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Indiana 4-H Horse and Pony Vaccination Requirements: Aaron Fisher, State 4-H Office

 

Important Project Dates: 

 May 15, 2021                   Deadline to enroll horses and ponies online through the v2.4honline.com

 May 15,2021                    Deadline to turn in Lease Forms and Livestock Location Forms to the Extension Office 

 Open May , 2021             There are various deadlines with various fees based on when you enroll your animals through the Indiana State Fair Entry system. State Fair                                           Entry website: click here

 

Reminders:

  • Each 4-H member needs to turn in a record sheet and worksheet to complete the Horse and Pony project for the year.
  • Grade is based on the grade you were in when you enrolled in 4-H for the 2021 year.
  • Answers to the worksheet are found in the Horse Management Manual (Ohio State). One resource manual is provided per family the first year a family member takes the Horse and Pony Project.
  • If you exhibit an animal poster project you need to complete the General 4-H Record Sheet and turn it in at judging check-in in order to have your poster judged. This is required even if you plan to exhibit an animal in that project at the county fair.

 

2021 Horse and Pony Enrollment Documents

Horse & Pony Cover Letter

Horse and Pony Enrollment Instructions for 4HOnline

Livestock Location Approval Form

Horse and Pony Lease Agreement- UPDATED IN 2020

2020 Indiana Horse & Pony Handbook

2021 Horse & Pony Vaccination Form

2021 Horse & Pony Showbill

 

 

Here are some additional website that you might helpful for this project:

Indiana 4-H Horse and Pony Website

Indiana 4-H Horse and Pony on Twitter

Indiana 4-H Horse and Pony on Facebook

v2.4honline.com

Indiana 4-H Horse and Pony on iTunes

Indiana State Fair

How to create a 4-H Poster

 

Related Files

Poster Record Sheet
Livestock Location Form
Boone County Horse and Pony Record Sheet
No Exhibit Record Sheet
2021HorseandPonyVaccination form.pub.pdf
2021 Horse & Pony 3D.doc
2021 Horse & Pony 4D.doc
2021 Horse & Pony 5D.doc
2021 Horse & Pony 6D.doc
2021 Horse & Pony 7D.doc
2021 Horse & Pony 8D.doc
2021 Horse & Pony 9D.doc
2021 Horse & Pony 10D.doc
2021 Horse & Pony 11D.doc
2021 Horse & Pony 12D.doc
2020 Indiana Horse & Pony Handbook.pdf
2021 Animal ID Instructions.pdf
Horse and Pony ID Letter.docx
Horse & Pony 3D.pdf
Horse & Pony 4D.pdf
Horse & Pony5D.pdf
Horse & Pony 6D.pdf
Horse & Pony 7D.pdf
Horse & Pony 8D.pdf
Horse & Pony 9D.pdf
Horse & Pony 10D.pdf
Horse & Pony 11D.pdf
Horse & Pony 12D.pdf
2021 Showbill.pdf
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