Cherokee County 4-H Horse
If you love horses, then this project is for you! You will have the opportunity to learn about, handle, care for and ride horses. Members may own or lease a horse, but must have complete access to the horse at any time and must provide full care and management 75% of the time, whether owned or leased. "Horseless Horse" members do not own or lease a horse, but participate in judging, quiz bowls, hippology, presentations and may help with horse shows and trail rides.
Project Leaders
Nancy Harrenbruck nancyhwtcusa.net (620) 249-2322
Angie Rippel amr.1957@hotmail.com (620) 762-0068
Things to Learn/Do in the Project
Horse
Horse Project FAQs
Ages 7-9
- Practice safety and proper use of equipment around horses
- Identify horse body parts
- Learn the breeds of horses
Ages 10-13
- Learn about grooming
- Learn how to bridle and saddle a horse
- Learn how to judge and give oral reasons
Ages 14 and Older
- How to detect unsoundness in horses
- Learn to identify and treat equine diseases
- Learn about ethics and competition
Horseless Horse
- Learn basic coat colors, breeds and anatomy
- Study horse health, unsoundness and blemishes
- Visit a stable or farm
- Participate in judging, quiz bowls, hippology and public presentation contests
Project Materials
Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.
Horse (HO100)
Horseless Horse (HO101)
- Giddy Up & Go (ages 7-8)
- Head, Heart and Hooves (ages 9-11)
- Stable Relationships (ages 12-14)
- Riding the Range (ages 12-14)
- Jumping to New Heights (ages 15+)
Kansas Standard of Excellence Horse Achievement Level System
The cost for each online horse level test is $5, pass or fail. The cost for each horse riding level test is $5. Total cost (written and riding) for a horse level must be sent to the State 4-H office along with the member's cover sheet after successful completion of the online written test.
General Horse Resources
- Kansas 4-H Generic Record Form
- Horse Identification Certificate
- Kansas 4-H Horse Show Rule Book
- Horse Pattern
- Optional Local Classes
Project Leader Resources
Related Resources - Veterinary Science
- From Airdales to Zebras (ages 7-10)
- All Systems Go (ages 11-13)
- On the Cutting Edge (ages 14+)
- Veterinary Science Helper's Guide
- Nebraska 4-H Veterinary Science
3 Year Old Projects - Nominations are due May 1!
Events and Activities
Horse Panorama
When: April 10-11, 2021
Where: Virtual
State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
When: April 23, 2021
Where: Virtual
District Horse Shows
When: Various dates
Kansas 4-H State Horse Show
When: September 18 -18, 2021
Where: Hutchinson, KS
Kansas Equine Extravaganza
When: TBD
Awards and Recognition
County Level
Award: Medal presented at your 4-H Achievement Banquet
State Level
Award: Medallion
National Level
Award: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship
Sponsor: Kansas 4-H Foundation 1905 Society
