Horse
Welcome to the Horse page! Here you’ll find resources, curriculum, and activities for the Horse projects.
Projects Available
- Horse – Junior, Intermediate, Seniors only
- Horseless Horse
- Horse Judging
More Information
- WA Equine Program Rule Book
- WA Equine Program Rule Book (PDF – Intended for print only)
- WA Equine Judges List
Records
- 4-H Horse Certificate
- Individual Horse Record
- Horse Management Record
- Horse Production Breeding Record
Patterns
- Sample Patterns – Intermediate
- Sample Patterns – Senior
- Sample Patterns – Small Equine
- State 4-H Fair Patterns
- Reining Pattern – State Fair
Additional Resources
- American Youth Horse Council – 2026 Update for Horse Smarts – This comprehensive 258-page supplement features new content and expanded information across 18 chapters. The Horse Smarts binder is designed to be updated over time. If you already own a copy, purchase the 2026 Update to replace updated pages with the revised and new content included in this packet. If you’re purchasing a new copy of Horse Smarts, the 2026 updates are already included, so you do not need to purchase the update packet separately. Pre-order now for mid August shipment. Information can be found at: at ayhc.com/shop
Washington State Horse Contests Approved Sources
- WA Equine Program Rule Book
- WA Equine Program Rule Book (PDF – Intended for print only)
- Equine Rule Book Change Request form 2026
State Contests
- State 4-H Equine Presentation Contest Rules
- State 4-H Hippology Contest Rules
- State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest Rules
- State 4-H Groom Squad Contest Rules
National Contests
Horse Judging Contest at the Washington State Junior Horse Show – 6 pm – June 27, 2026
Grant County Fairgrounds, Moses Lake, WA
This horse judging contest will follow the State Livestock Judging Contest and is open to all 4-H members in Washington State.
No fee to participate, but pre-registration is required.
Please visit the Washington State Junior Horse Show page for more information.