The horse project enables members to learn responsibility through working with horses in Western, Gaming, English, etc. The horse project allows members to participate even if they do not have a horse. Youth must be at least 8 years old before October 1 of the current year to ride, handle, or work around horses. A few of the objectives for Horse 4-H in Washington are:
- develop an appreciation of horseback riding as a healthy and wholesome form of recreation
- promote greater love for animals and a human attitude toward them
- develop an animal care ethic and learn to select care for, food, and provide for the health of an animal
- learn to ride, train, and handle a horse safely
- understand horse behavior, colors and markings, proper riding seat, and correct use of the aids
- learn to catch, groom, practice horsemanship, and handle and a ride a horse safely
Medal Patterns:
Showmanship | ||||||
Intermediate | Bronze | Silver | Gold | |||
Senior | Bronze | Silver | Gold | |||
Western Equitation | ||||||
Intermediate | Bronze | Silver | Gold | |||
Senior | Bronze | Silver | Gold | |||
Hunt Seat | ||||||
Intermediate | Bronze | Silver | Gold | |||
Senior | Bronze | Silver | Gold | |||
Saddle Seat | ||||||
Intermediate | Bronze | Silver | Gold | |||
Senior | Bronze | Silver | Gold | |||
Pattern 5 | ||||||
Pattern 6 | ||||||
P 51 |
Helpful Links:
Horse Judging Contest Results
1st Horse Judging-April 4, 2022
2022 1st Horse Judging-Juniors
2022 1st Horse Judging-Intermediates
2022 1st Horse Judging Contest-Seniors Final
2022 1st Horse Judging-Yakima County Team Final
2nd Horse Judging-July 16, 2022
2022 2nd Horse Judging Juniors Final