Still need help in trying to decide what project to take: Project Central is an easy way for 4-H members and project helpers to preview Ohio 4-H project books and resources. Take a closer look at a book, find out what others have to say, and share your experiences. Go to: http://projectcentral.ohio4h.org/
Horse Safety & Ethics and Livestock Quality Assurance:
Any Hartford Fair youth exhibitor who has not attended one approved Junior Fair Livestock Quality Assurance training will be ineligible to exhibit livestock (in the areas requiring QA training) during the 2021 Hartford Independent Fair if they are unable to complete a Quality Assurance training by June 1, 2021.
All youth enrolling in a horse project for the first time during 2021 will be required to complete the Horse Safety & Ethics Program. This program is also required of all advisors who will be working with horse projects for the first time during the coming year. Each member is required to have a parent / guardian attend with them. both, the youth member and parent / guardian will be required to sign in upon attend. Youth are not eligible to show in 4-H sponsored shows (youth 4-H shows / Hartford Fair / Ohio State Fair) until this training requirement has been met. Horse Safety & Ethics programs are offered at the same time and location as livestock quality assurance programs.
All QA requirements must be met by June 1. Please review the list of QA options for 2021.
Member Resources:
Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council Queen/King & Princess/Prince Royalty Rules & Application and Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council Introduction to the Competition / Meet & Greet Flyer
2021 Licking County 4-H Horse Clinic - Show N' Tell - Saturday, May 1, 2021, 9:00 am Start Time - Grubb Arena, Hartford Fairgrounds
2021 Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council Youth Horse Shows Packet - Updated 02.15.21 - Information for both the June and July Shows
2021 Licking County 4-H Horse Show Entry Tab Form - June entries must be postmarked by June 4, 2021. July entries must be postmarked by July 2, 2021
2021 Licking County PAS 4-H Show Showbill - June 26, 2021
Licking County 4-H Horse and Pony Council Fall Banquet: October 18, 2020 at 6:00pm
- 2019-2022 - USDF Introductory Level Walk/Trot - Test A - Test B - Test C
- 2019-2022 USEF DRESSAGE TEST GUIDELINES - (2019 Training Level Test 1 - 2019 Training Level Test 2 - 2019 First Level Test 3) - For more advance tests - click here
- 2017-2020 Western Dressage - Musical Freestyle Intro Level - Intro Level Test 1 - Intro Level Test 2 - Intro Level Test 3 - Basic Level Test 1 - Basic Level Test 2 - Basic Level Test 3
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Update: Equine Record Book (190R) – This resource has been rebranded. The Feed Expense Report on page 16 has been updated to include a column for weight (in pounds) under the categories of Grain, Hay/Pasture, and Supplements/Additives. Change was for clarity, either record sheet is acceptable. Click here for Page 16
- 2021 Hartford Independent Fair Junior Fair Horse Show Update - updated and important information for the horse department at the Hartford Fair.
- 2021 Licking County 4-H Project Requirements (this booklet covers all 4-H projects and contains the 2021 Clothing & Food Supplements, as well as judging dates and awards.
- 2021 Horse Project Dates and Deadlines
- 2021 PAS Form Packet - Due Tuesday, April 27, 2021 with your Horse ID Form - Packet includes PAS Form, Ohio State Junior Horse Show Information, and Licking County 4-H Horse Project Qualifications for State Fair.
- LC Horse & Pony Council 2021 Supplement - This supplement should be attached to the Current 2021 4-H Circular #179 “Uniform rules for 4-H Horse Shows” which including the following changes, shall constitute the rules under which all Licking County 4-H Horse Shows shall be conducted in Licking County.
- Licking County Horse ID Form - ID papers with photo ID are due by April 27, 2021
- Licking County 4-H Horse Show Category Confirmation - Must be turned in by April 27, 2021 along with Horse ID form
- 2021 Hartford Junior Fair Livestock/Animal Requirement Summary - Updated 4.20.21 - Exhibitor information regarding exhibit limits, dates of possession, pre-fair weigh-in/tagging dates, clinics, entry deadline, and various animal and health requirements.
- Livestock Project Judging Interviews & Skillathons: Species Skillathons WILL be held during the Hartford Fair in 2021.
- General Preventive Health Recommendations for Animals Exhibiting at the Hartford Fair
- Equine Body Condition Scoring Chart
- Horseless Horse Mentorship - Members taking the Horseless Horse Mentorship project, their mentors, and horse owners will need to complete this Contract of Understanding.
- Horse Lease Form & Guidelines - Must be completed and signed by the lessor, lessee and parent/guardian.
- 4-H Helmet Policy FAQ's - Click on the link for the 4-H helmet policy as stated in the Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows
- The Beeson Award - "Outstanding 4-H Horse Member" Application and Guidelines
- Horse Project Completion Guidelines - This listing breaks down each project into the number of years it can be taken and the pages in each book that are to be taken each year.
- Licking County 4-H Horse Show Volunteer Responsibilities
- 4-H Horse Complex Barn Rules
- Helpful Horse Hints for Showing at the Hartford Fair
- Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Resource website: Also, each species has their own Resource page with information that can help 4-H members decide if an animal project is right for them. There is also a home page and state calendar page for each species. Click on the following individual species for the link to the Resource pages: Companion, Dog, Rabbit, Dairy, Horse, Poultry, Livestock and Ohio 4-H PetPals. Also, check out the State 4-H Skillathon website
Equine Education Opportunities:
HORSE BOWL:
Horse Bowl is a team-based contest that gives 4-H members a unique opportunity to gain knowledge about the horse. Teams are comprised of four to five members and are divided by age for junior and senior divisions. The competition setting is similar to that of quiz bowl or Jeopardy. Members sit side-by-side and answer questions individually and as a team. The questions are developed from their 4-H project books and a few outside national resources. Horse Bowl emphasizes learning, team work and sportsmanship skills. For more information contact Coach: Lisa Kuhn 614-746-7634.
Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council (LCHPC):
The Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Licking County Extension Office.
2020 Council Officers: President - Matt Rausenberg; Vice President - Laura Tyler; Secretary - Kim Rahde; Treasurer - Cris Martin