4-H Horse Program Resources
Leadership
- 4-H Horse Show Steering Committee - this committee serves to make decisions specifically about the State Championship 4-H Horse Show, the State Fair 4-H Horse Show, and programming development needs related to these shows. Committee appointments are selected based on those serving as Division Chairs.
- 4-H Equine Advisory Council - this committee serves to make decisions about EquiSmartz, state educational programs, the State 4-H Horse Camp, the Mary Cole 50-mile Horsemaster Trail Ride, Horsemanship Skills, the 4-H Horse Ambassador Program, curriculum development, and other horse programming development needs. Committee appointments are selected by your District Horse Council and At Large are appointed by the State 4-H Horse Program Staff in alignment with the Council Member Policy.
Policies and Guidelines
Extension agent / Volunteer / Leader Materials
- Basic Horse Info 101
- 4-H Horse Annual Calendar
- Virginia 4-H Basic Orientation Guide
- Survival Guide for 4-H Leaders
- Youth Protection Responsibilities of 4-H Volunteers
Fundraising Partnership
- Tractor Supply Clover Days - see your local Extension agent for details
- Southern States / Cargill Feed Proof of Purchase
Complete and Submit Form
Contact: Email form to Crystal Graham / phone: 540-231-3360
- Triple Crown Feed Proof of Purchase
Complete and Submit Form
Contact: Email form to Crystal Graham / phone: 540-231-3360
- Tribute Feed Proof of Purchase Program
Educational Materials
- Extension Horse Video List and Request Form
- Extension Publications - Horse Program Curriculum
- Horse Learning Laboratory Kits and Contest Resources
- Horse Show Promotional Video - "For the Rest of Your Life"
- A presentation from Al Cook Productions, Photography & Video
E-mail: studio@acphotovideo.com
- A presentation from Al Cook Productions, Photography & Video
Scholarships
- VA 4-H Horse Program
- VA 4-H
- VA State Fair AgriPoster Contest
- VA 4-H All Stars: Wayne Keffer Memorial College Scholarship
- VA 4-H Congress Competition Scholarships (inquire with your Ext. agent)
- VA Institute on Cooperative Education Youth Leadership
- Farm Credit Associations Regions Bank 4‐H Scholarship
- Nancy H. Ascue 4‐H Scholarship
- Farm Credit Regions Bank Scholarship Fund
- Master Gardener Scholarships
- Virginia Junior Livestock Expo Scholarship Fund
- College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Scholarships and Awards
- Wayne M. Keffer Memorial Scholarship
- National 4-H
- Tractor Supply Clover Days Scholarships for Camps and Leadership Opportunities (inquire with your Extension agent)
- Citizenship Washington Focus & Leadership Washington Focus (occasionally: inquire with your Extension agent)
- National 4-H Council Legacy Award - Youth In Action
- Tractor Supply Clover Days Scholarships for Camps and Leadership Opportunities (inquire with your Extension agent)
- District and Local 4-H
- Northern District 4-H Horse Council Project Book Scholarship
- See your District 4-H Horse Council website for Scholarships
- Contact your Extension agent for Unit level scholarships
- Northern District 4-H Horse Council Project Book Scholarship
- VA Organizations
- Equine Organizations
- VT Scholarships
Rulebooks and Horse Judging Resources
- United States Equestrian Federation Rulebook
- American Quarter Horse Association Rulebook
- National Reining Horse Association Rulebook
- Half-Arabian Gelding Practice Video
- Trail Class Practice Video
Measurement Resources
- Horse Measurers (PDF) -Measurers on this list have completed a USEF led measuring class and are approved for measuring 4-H project horses. Each district now has an official dual bubble USEF measuring stick for loan throughout the district.
- Virginia 4-H Horse Project Measurement Card - Please note that this measurement card needs to be printed onto green cardstock and then cut.
