STATE CONTACT
Kristen Janicki
Extension Associate, Equine Activities
906 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-7501
Fax: (859) 257-2534
email: kjanicki@uky.edu
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
The Kentucky 4-H Horse Program consists of various activities at the county,
area, state and national levels throughout the year. Each area has a designated
4-H Horse Contact Agent who works closely with the Area 4-H Horse Advisory Council
to conduct area-wide events such as the Area 4-H Horse Judging Contest, Area
4-H Horse Show and Area or Multi-Area Horsemanship Camps. Competitions at the
state level include the State 4-H Horse Special Event in May, State 4-H Horse
Contests in June and the State 4-H Horse Show in July. 4-Hers excelling in these
state level events can advance into national competition at the Southern Regional
4-H Horse Roundup (August), All-American Quarter Horse Congress (October) and
the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup (November). These and other educational
opportunities, including leader training, are held each year in the Kentucky
4-H Horse Program. The most up to date information, dates, entry forms and resources
can be found on the Kentucky 4-H Horse Program web site at www.uky.edu/ag/4hhorse.
Please refer to this web site for youth horse program information.
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
Contact Kristen Janicki for entry forms, dates and deadlines of State 4-H Horse Contests.
4-H HORSE CRAFTS CONTEST
DESCRIPTION
The 4-H Horse Crafts Contest encourages 4-H members to display their
talents and quality of workmanship. This activity serves as an outlet
for creativity and expression in a variety of media, including art
(kit), art (non-kit), clothing, equipment, photography (single
photograph) and photography (photograph series). In addition, making
horse equipment and clothing can be economical as well as fun.
SUGGESTED AUDIENCE
The 4-H Crafts Contest is open to any 4-H member. All craft articles,
regardless of division, must relate to the horse in some way.
Each craft contest is divided into the following two divisions based on the age of the 4-H member as of January 1 of the year the contest is held:
STATE CONTACT
Kristen Janicki
Extension Associate, Equine Activities
906 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-7501
Fax: (859) 257-2534
email: kjanicki@uky.edu
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
Contact Kristen Janicki for entry forms, dates and deadlines of State 4-H Horse Contests.
DESCRIPTION
The 4-H Horse Public Speaking Contest is a useful tool in developing
communication skills as well as increasing horse-related knowledge.
4-H members must choose a topic related to the horse industry,
develop main points and support those main points with accurate
information. Members will be required to deliver the speech in front
of a panel of judges as well as a general audience.
SUGGESTED AUDIENCE
The 4-H Horse Public Speaking Contest is open to any 4-H member. The
contest is divided into the following two divisions based on the age
of the 4-H member as of January 1 of the year the contest is held:
Junior Division (9-13 years)
Senior Division (14-18 years)
The following apply to introductions:
*Juniors should not repeat their names or titles of talks
following the introduction by the master of ceremonies.
*Seniors should introduce themselves by name, county and speech
topic.
*Both Junior and Senior contestants should not provide
additional information such as years in 4-H, number of projects
completed, etc.
STATE CONTACT
Kristen Janicki
Extension Associate, Equine Activities
906 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-7501
Fax: (859) 257-2534
email: kjanicki@uky.edu
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
Contact Kristen Janicki for entry forms, dates and deadlines of State 4-H Horse Contests.
LINK TO FORM 4-H HORSE PROGRAM PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
STATE CONTACT
Kristen Janicki
Extension Associate, Equine Activities
906 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-7501
Fax: (859) 257-2534
email: kjanicki@uky.edu
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
Contact Kristen Janicki for entry forms, dates and deadlines of State 4-H Horse Contests.
4-H HORSE DEMONSTRATION CONTEST
DESCRIPTION
The 4-H Horse Demonstration Contest challenges youth to use visual
aids in expressing themselves and serves to enhance their knowledge
in a particular area of the horse industry. 4-H members must select
an area of interest to them, formulate main points, create a visually
stimulating presentation and deliver the demonstration in front of a
panel of judges as well as a general audience.
SUGGESTED AUDIENCE
The State 4-H Horse Demonstration Contests require youth to qualify
at their area contest. The contest is divided into the following two
divisions based on the age of the 4-H member as of January 1 of the
year the contest is held.
Junior Division (9-13 years)
Individual and Team
Senior Division (14-18 years)
Individual and Team
The following apply to introductions:
*Juniors should not repeat their names or titles of talks
following the introduction by the master of ceremonies.
*Seniors should introduce themselves by name, county and speech
topic.
*Both Junior and Senior contestants should not provide
additional information such as years in 4-H, number of projects
completed, etc.
STATE CONTACT
Kristen Janicki
Extension Associate, Equine Activities
906 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-7501
Fax: (859) 257-2534
email: kjanicki@uky.edu
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
Contact Kristen Janicki for entry forms, dates and deadlines of State 4-H Horse Contests.
KENTUCKY 4-H HORSE PROGRAM
4-H TEAM DEMONSTRATION CONTEST
LINK TO FORM KENTUCKY 4-H HORSE PROGRAM 4-H TEAM DEMONSTRATION CONTEST
STATE CONTACT
Kristen Janicki
Extension Associate, Equine Activities
906 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-7501
Fax: (859) 257-2534
email: kjanicki@uky.edu
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
Contact Kristen Janicki for entry forms, dates and deadlines of State 4-H Horse Contests.
KENTUCKY 4-H HORSE PROGRAM
4-H INDIVIDUAL DEMONSTRATION CONTEST
LINK TO FORM KENTUCKY 4-H HORSE PROGRAM 4-H INDIVIDUAL DEMONSTRATION CONTEST
STATE CONTACT
Kristen Janicki
Extension Associate, Equine Activities
906 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-7501
Fax: (859) 257-2534
email: kjanicki@uky.edu
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
Contact Kristen Janicki for entry forms, dates and deadlines of State 4-H Horse Contests.
4-H HORSE BOWL CONTEST
DESCRIPTION
The 4-H Horse Bowl Contest is much like the college quiz bowl. Youth
competing in this activity learn a great deal of technical
information pertinent to all phases of the horse industry. Junior and
Senior 4-H members can study pre-printed questions and other
resources to prepare for the contest. Additional information can be
extracted from a variety of other sources such as cooperative
extension publications and books. A resource list can be found in the
Kentucky 4-H Horse Program-Official Handbook and Leaders' Guide.
Individual and team awards are presented to 4-H members who answer
the most questions correctly.
SUGGESTED AUDIENCE
The 4-H Horse Bowl Contest is open to any 4-H member. The contest is
divided into two divisions with categories based on the age of the 4-H member as of January 1 of the year of the contest.
Junior Division (9-13 years)
Individual and Team
Senior Division (14-18 years)
Individual and Team
STATE CONTACT
Kristen Janicki
Extension Associate, Equine Activities
906 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-7501
Fax: (859) 257-2534
email: kjanicki@uky.edu
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
Contact Kristen Janicki for entry forms, dates and deadlines of State 4-H Horse Contests.
4-H HORSE JUDGING CONTEST
DESCRIPTION
The 4-H Horse Judging Contest evaluates a 4-Her's ability to identify
proper conformation and performance in a group of four horses. 4-Hers' placings are then scored against a panel of official judges.
The Horse Judging Contest not only teaches youth to evaluate horses,
but provides lessons in critical thinking and public speaking. Junior
contestants answer questions about the classes they judge, while
senior contestants have the opportunity to present oral reasons to an
official judge.
SUGGESTED AUDIENCE
The State 4-H Horse Judging contest requires youth to qualify at
their area contests. The contest is divided into the following two
divisions with categories based on the age of the 4-H member as of
January 1 of the year the contest is held. Horse Judging Teams
consist of three to four members.
Junior Division (9-13 years)
Individual and Team
Senior Division (14-18 years)
Individual and Team
Each area may send two teams per Division and 6 Individuals per
Division to the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest.
STATE CONTACT
Kristen Janicki
Extension Associate, Equine Activities
906 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-7501
Fax: (859) 257-2534
email: kjanicki@uky.edu
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
Contact Kristen Janicki for entry forms, dates and deadlines of State 4-H Horse Contests.
4-H HIPPOLOGY CONTEST
DESCRIPTION
The 4-H Hippology Contest tests 4-H members on their total knowledge
of the horse. Contestants are given written examinations which test
their knowledge of anatomy, physiology, diseases, tack and equipment,
horse sports and management. In addition, 4-H members must identify
breeds, colors, gaits, tack, conformation faults, behavioral, etc. Finally, contestants are asked to evaluate conformation and performance classes. Individual and team awards are
presented to 4-H members having the highest cumulative scores.
SUGGESTED AUDIENCE
The 4-H Hippology Contest is open to all 4-H members. The contest is
divided into the following two divisions with categories based on the
age of the 4-H member as of January 1 of the year the contest is
held.
Junior Division (9-13 years)
Individual and Team
Senior Division (14-18 years)
Individual and Team
STATE CONTACT
Kristen Janicki
Extension Associate, Equine Activities
906 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-7501
Fax: (859) 257-2534
email: kjanicki@uky.edu
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
Contact Kristen Janicki for entry forms, dates and deadlines of State 4-H Horse Contests.
KENTUCKY STATE 4-H HORSE SHOW
Louisville (7 days)
DESCRIPTION
The State 4-H Horse Show is held one full week in July at the
Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville. Over 700 4-Hers
from across the state compete in the horse show and other events such
as: Drill Team Competition and Stable Management. The show is divided
into four divisions: Walking/Racking, English, Hunter and Western.
Please refer to the Kentucky 4-H Horse Program - Horse Show Rules & Regulations manual found on the College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences web page under Horse and 4-H Horse.
SUGGESTED AUDIENCE
The State 4-H Horse Show requires youth to qualify at their area 4-H
Horse Show. Those qualifying must be in the top 80% at their
respective area show.
Open Invitational classes are offered at the State 4-H Horse Show that do not require qualification. Such classes include: Yearling Halter classes, Walk/Trot classes, 2 year old snaffle bit classes, Roping classes, Driving classes, Miniature classes, Team Penning, etc.
The Drill Team competition is also open to any 4-H club who prepares a mounted drill team. Drill teams consist of six (6) to twenty-four(24) horses and riders/drivers.
The Stable Management event is open to any 4-Her or 4-H club that shows at the State 4-H Horse Show.
See Kentucky 4-H Horse Show Rulebook for more detailes.
Other information and forms will be sent to agents.
STATE CONTACT
Kristen Janicki
Extension Associate, Equine Activities
906 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-7501
Fax: (859) 257-2534
email: kjanicki@uky.edu
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
Contact Kristen Janicki for entry forms, dates and deadlines of State 4-H Horse Contests.
ELIGIBILITY OF 4-H HORSE CLUB MEMBERS
Kentucky State 4-H Horse Program rules stipulate each 4-H Horse Club
member must declare his or her 4-H Project Horse (1 animal) for the
coming year no later than May 1 of the current year. It is the
responsibility of the county agent to provide an appropriate
eligibility form to each 4-H horse
club member to be filled out and returned to the agent prior to May 1. Those youth not conforming to the May 1 deadline
rule are not eligible to show at either the Area or State 4-H Horse
Shows during the current year.
At the State 4-H Horse Show, 4-Hers must exhibit their declared 4-H Project Horse. However, Open Invitational and Drill Team exhibitors are not required to use their 4-H Project Horse.
STATE CONTACT
Kristen Janicki
Extension Associate, Equine Activities
906 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-7501
Fax: (859) 257-2534
email: kjanicki@uky.edu
Dr. Bob Coleman
Extension Horse Specialist
912 Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
phone: (859) 257-9451
email: rcoleman@uky.edu
The Kentucky 4-H Horse Program strongly encourages all riders to wear protective headgear passing or surpassing current applicable ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards with harness secured while riding or driving. County and Area 4-H Horse Programs are highly encouraged to require ASTM-SEI Equestrian Helmets for shows, horsemanship camps, trail rides, etc.
All 4-Hers riding or driving horses at the Area and State 4-H Horse Shows are required to wear an ASTM-SEI Equestrian Helmet at all times. This includes all Area and State 4-H Horse show project horse classes, open invitational classes and Drill Team. Harness must be secured and properly fitted. Any rider violating this rule at any time will immediately be prohibited from further riding until such headgear is properly in place.
It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian of the youth exhibitor to see to it that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition; and the Kentucky 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials and Judges are not responsible for checking headgear worn for such compliance.
The Kentucky 4-H Horse Program makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, about any protective headgear, and cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear as all equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risk and as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries.
The show committee will bar riders from participation at Area and State 4-H Horse Shows when riding or driving without protective headgear, and may bar any entry or person from entering the ring if not suitably attired.
Last Revised: 3/14/03
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