First Year Guide for Horse Projects
Equine Rules - Approved and Prohibited Tack (Western and English Disciplines) - CLICK HERE!
- Equistep Training Due June 1
- Log into 4-H Online and add the horse’s information and pictures of all sides to the Animal tab (under the member’s unique profile). Due by June 1.
- FairEntry classes and lease forms due in Fair Entry by June 1st. go.osu.edu/holmesfairentry
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Please be sure to submit a vertical head shot of youth and horse to the Extension office by July 31.
PAS Show - SATURDAY, June 29 2024, 9 A.M. (Tack check at 8:30 includes: saddles, bridles, bits, safety helmets).
- We will be asking both in and out of county members fill out the PAS Horse Show Out of County Approval Form, forms will be provided.
- Out of county will submit their forms to their county office by July 1st if going to state fair. In county needs to submit forms to show office and needs to follow PAS Program 2024 State Fair Qualifications for rules and guidelines.
- PAS Horse Show Out of County Approval form will be Junior and Senior entry form.
- Tack check will be completed by the judge and show steward prior to showing, tack check will begin immediately following showmanship, please have your horse tacked with your bit and bridle hanging on your horn with your helmet on your head and snapped.
2024 Study Guides
- Beginning Horse Management - Year 1
- Beginning Horse Management - Year 2
- Beginning Horse Management - Year 3
- Draft Horse
- Dressage
- Gymkhana
- Horse Training - Year 1
- Horse Training - Year 2
- Learning to Jump
- Light Horse Selection - Year 1
- Light Horse Selection - Year 2
- Roping Study Guide
- Standardbred Horse Study Guide
- Trail Riding - Year 1
- Trail Riding - Year 2
Equine Record Book Requirements (2024)
Skill-a-thon Requirements (Horse 2024)
Ages 11 & Under:
Station: |
Points Possible: |
Points Received: |
Comments: |
Parts of the Horse (10) |
1 pt each/ 10 total |
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Identify Grooming Tools (10) |
1 pt each/ 10 total |
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Identify Breeds (5) |
1pt each/ 5 total |
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Tie Easy Release or Bowline Knots |
5 total |
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Total: |
30 |
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Ages 12-14:
Station: |
Points Possible: |
Points Received: |
Comments: |
Parts of the Horse (20) |
0.5 per part/ 10 total |
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Identify Breeds (10) |
0.5 per part/ 5 total |
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Parts of Hoof |
5 total |
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Identify Tack (western or english) |
10 total |
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Total: |
30 |
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Ages 15 & Over:
Station: |
Points Possible: |
Points Received: |
Comments: |
Medication Label |
5 total |
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Identify Poisonous Plants or Feed Samples |
10 total |
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Identify Curb Bit from Snaffle Bit |
5 total |
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Confirmation Front & Rear |
10 total |
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Total: |
30 |
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Ohio 4-H Horse Program (State page with resources, statewide events and acknowledgments)