4-H Horse Program

The emphasis of Virginia's 4-H Horse and Pony program is project based learning about equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, recreation, fun, competition, horsemanship, and sportsmanship. 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 career. Projects are available for youth owning or having access to horses, and also for youth not having access to horses (horseless horse projects).

2026 Save the Dates: 

• April 10 - 11th: State 4-H/FFA Hippology and Horse Judging - Doswell, VA
• April 25th: State 4-H Horse Bowl and Communications - Weyers Cave, VA
• July 29 - August 2: Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships - Perry, GA
• September 2 - 6: State 4-H Horse Show - Lexington, VA

Link to Extension Youth Animal Science Program Event Calendar