4-H Horse Program

The emphasis of Virginia's 4-H Horse and Pony program is on equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, recreation, fun, and horsemanship. Horseback riding provides an outdoor sports fitness program for physical, personal, and emotional development, including confidence building. The sport can develop into a life-long hobby or business. Projects are available for youth owning or having access to horses, and also for youth not having access to horses (horseless horse projects).
- State Shows
- Qualifying Events
- Regional & National Events
- Equismartz
- Horsemanship Skills
- Horse Ambassador
- Conferences / Clinics / Camps / Shows
- Publications and Resources
- Study Materials
- Results & Awards
- News & Newsletters
- Mary Cole 50-Mile
- District Qualifying Clinics
- District Qualifying Shows
- District Qualifying Educational Contests
- End of Year Awards
- Connie Collier Scholarship
- State Hippology Contest Results
- State 4-H Horse Judging Contest Results
- Communication Contest Results
- Horse Bowl Contest Results
- Horse Show Results
- State Fair Results
- Southern Regionals
- Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup Results
- Block & Bridle Horse Judging Contest Results
- Block and Bridle Hippology Contest Results
4-H Horse Email News
- Email Archive for those that subscribe to the listserve
4-H Horse Program Newsletters
- November 2019 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- July 2019 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- February 2019 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- July - August 2018 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- May - June 2018 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- March - April 2018 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- November - December 2017 4-H Virginia Horse Program Newsletter
- September - October 2017 4-H Virginia Horse Program Newsletter
- July - August 2017 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- May - June 2017 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- March - Aprill 2017 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- January - February 2017 4-H Virginia Horse Program Newsletter
- December 2016 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- October/November 2016 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- September 2016 Virginia Horse 4-H Program Newsletter
- July - August 2016 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- June 2016 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- April - May 2016 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- March 2016 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- February 2016 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- January 2016 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- December 2015 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- November 2015 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
- October 2015 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
VT APSC & DAILY Newsletters with 4-H Horse Program Content
- VT Daily Jan. 4 2019 - State Team Wins
- Newsletter Fall/Winter 2015 (PDF | 6MB)
- Newsletter Fall/Winter 2014 (PDF | 5MB)
- Newsletter Fall/Winter 2013 (PDF | 8MB)
- Newsletter Fall/Winter 2012 (PDF | 5MB)
- Newsletter Fall/Winter 2011 (PDF | 999KB)
- Newsletter Spring/Summer 2011 (PDF | 1019KB)
- Newsletter Fall/Winter 2009 (PDF | 1MB)
- Newsletter Fall/Winter 2008 (PDF | 786KB)
- Newsletter Fall/Winter 2007 (PDF | 696KB)
- Newsletter Fall/Winter 2006 (PDF | 1MB)
4-H Benefit Trail Ride - Saturday, June 25, Ivanhoe, VA
Mary Cole 4-H Horsemaster 50 Mile Trail Ride
- Date: June 26-30, 2022
- Location: Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Ivanhoe, VA
- Contact: Sandy Arnold
- Intent to Ride Application (due April 25)
- Preparation Guide and Final Payment (due May 28)
THANK YOU TO OUR STATE 4-H SHOW SPONSORS:
Show Sponsors:
Virginia Horse Industry Board
Virginia Thoroughbred Association - 60th Anniversary Sponsor
Ice Cream Social Sponsor
Virginia Farm Bureau
Division Sponsor
Virginia Horse Council
Visit the State 4-H Horse Show Page for a list of all Sponsors!

Contact
Katherine Carter
Extension Youth Animal Science Specialist
carterke@vt.edu
(540) 231-2257
Sandy Arnold
Extension Program Associate- Youth Animal Science
horse4h@vt.edu
(540) 687-3521