4-H Horse Program Resources
- 4-H Horse Show Steering Committee - this committee guides decisions specifically for the State Championship 4-H Horse Show. Appointments of Extension Agents and Volunteers are based on those serving as Division Chairs and their support.
- 4-H Equine Advisory Council - this committee serves to guide decisions about EquiSmartz, state educational programs, the Mary Cole 50-mile Horsemaster Trail Ride, Horsemanship Skills, the 4-H Horse Ambassador Program, curriculum development, and other horse programming development needs. Appointments of Extension Agents and Volunteers are selected by the District Horse Councils, and At Large members are appointed by the State 4-H Horse Program Staff, in alignment with the Member Guidelines.
- 4-H Horse Program YouTube - horse judging & lesson videos
- Extension Horse Video List and Request Form
- Southern Regional Horse Judging DVD
- Extension Publications - Horse Program Curriculum
- Horse Learning Laboratory Kits and Contest Resources
- United States Equestrian Federation Rulebook
- American Quarter Horse Association Rulebook
- National Reining Horse Association Rulebook
- 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
- Triple Crown Feed Proof of Purchase
Complete and Submit Form
Contact: Email form to Crystal Graham
- Tribute Feed Proof of Purchase Program
- 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.
- Risk Management Policies and Guidelines, Forms
- Equine Release, Waiver, and Indemnification Statement Form
- Emergency Card Procedure and Contacts
- Additional Accidental/Illness Insurance Coverage for 4-H equine events (.30 x estimated number of participants / day). 4-H organizing event group must purchase special activity coverage and arrange for prior to the event.
- Annual Accident Insurance for 4-H Club Members
- Equine Release, Waiver, and Indemnification Statement Form
- VA 4-H Horse Program
- Connie Collier
- VA State Fair Horse Show
- VA State EquiSmartz Opportunities
- VA 4-H
- VA State Fair AgriPoster Contest
- VA 4-H All Stars: Wayne Keffer Memorial College Scholarship
- 2022 Farm Credit Associations Regions Bank 4-H Scholarship Application
- 2022 Nancy H. Ascue 4-H Scholarship Application
- Farm Credit Regions Bank Scholarship Fund
- Master Gardener Scholarships
- Virginia AGvocates Scholarship Fund
- Virginia Junior Livestock Expo Scholarship Fund
- College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Scholarships and Awards
- 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
- See your District 4-H Horse Council website for Scholarships
- Contact your Extension agent for Unit level scholarships
- See your District 4-H Horse Council website for Scholarships
- VA Organizations
- Equine & Ag Organizations
- VT Scholarships
Contact
Katherine Carter
Extension Youth Animal Science Specialist
carterke@vt.edu
(540) 231-2257
Jennifer Redifer
Extension Program Associate-Youth Animal Science
jredifer@vt.edu
(540) 231-6345
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