College of Agricultural Sciences • Cooperative Extension

LEVELS 2, 3, 4 & 5

PerPerP formance HorsemanshipANNUAL RECORD

4-H Horse Project

18 U.S.C. 707

Table of contentsPage

Introduction ........................................................ 3

Objectives ........................................................... 3

Instructions for project record ............................ 3

4-H project plans ................................................ 4

Project requirements .......................................... 4

Horsemanship skills and knowledge ................... 5

Your horse or pony ............................................. 6

Participation in activities .................................... 6

Riding and training ............................................ 7

Feed .....................................................................Feed .....................................................................Feed 8

Stable record .......................................................Stable record .......................................................Stable record 9

Project experiences .......................................... 10

Project story ..................................................... 11

Project photographs ......................................... 12

Project evaluation ............................................. 13

Other activities you may enjoy ........................ 14

4-H activities report ......................................... 15

COVER PHOTOS BY: (upper left) Carla Weaver, (upper right) Jack Fossett, (lower) Rick Kocher Photography

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ObjectivesThe purpose of the performance horsemanship option of the 4-H horse project is to help 4-H members:■ learn and practice horsemanship skills

■ learn and apply principles of horse care and management

■ explore interests in horses and the horse industry

■ develop skills for living

understanding its needs. This record is for 4-H members who want to learn horsemanship skills and participate in 4-H performance events. You will care for a horse or pony and may participate in 4-H horse shows and other events. You will develop skills for living and learn about horses by doing the activities for your achievement level in your 4-H horse project activity guide.

orsemanship is the art of riding, driving, and handling a horse and H Instructions for project record1. Use this record if your horse project is performance horsemanship and you are in

Level 2, 3, 4, or 5, or you are 11 or more years old.

2. Use this record along with a Level 2, 3, 4, or 5project activity guide.* Keep your records and activity guide together in a notebook.

4. Do activities for your level in your project activity guide. Have your project helper sign your guide when you fi nish an activity.

5. Fill out a new record each year. You may use your activity guide more than one year.

6. Write the things you do with your horse or pony in your record. Include amounts of money you spend. Save receipts to prove what you spend. Add more pages if you need more room.

7. Keep records of things you do for the whole year (twelve months), even if your club meets just part of the year. Start and end on the same calendar day of each successive year. Your leader will tell you what date to use.

8. Turn in your project activity guide and record at the end of the year.

*4-H Skills for Life Animal Science Series

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4-H project plansComplete this section at the beginning of the project year.Numbers, kinds, and breeds of horses and/or ponies I will care for (example: one Appaloosa foal and one Appaloosa mare)

What I will do to take care of them (example: I will evaluate the body condition of my horse)

What I want to learn and accomplish (example: I want to train and show my horse in pleasure driving)

Project requirementsTo complete one year in Level 2, 3, 4, or 5 of the performance horsemanship project, you should: 1. Enroll in Level 2, 3, 4, or 5 of the 4-H horse

project by June 1 of the project year.2. Plan your project with your horse project helper.3. Obtain and care for a horse or pony.

You should do more than one half of the work needed to properly feed, exercise, and handle your horse or pony.

4. Designate the horse or pony you intend to use as your project animal by June 1. Record the name and other information about your project horse or pony with your county extension offi ce by June 1 of the project year.

5. Do the learning experiences and achievement program activities for your achievement pro-gram level.* Refer to the list of learning experiences on page 3 and the list of achievement program activities on pages 4 and 5 of your project activity guide. We recommend that you do fi ve or more learning experiences and seven or more achievement program activities each year. Have your project helper initial the activities you do.

6. Complete at least two to three “Horsemanship skills and knowledge” activities listed on page 5.

7. Participate in 4-H meetings, activities, and events. This book and your project activity guide contain lists of activities which may appeal to you. Do the activities which interest you. Refer to the Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Show Rule Book for rules for participating in 4-H horse shows and events.

8. Obtain a grooming and showmanship score. You should demonstrate the ability to prop-erly groom and handle a horse. You may obtain a grooming and showmanship score at a local or county show or from a 4-H leader, depend-ing upon your county’s policy.

9. Keep and turn in records.*4-H Skills for Life Animal Science Series

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Horsemanship skills and knowledgeHorsemanship skills and knowledgeTo complete level 2, 3, 4, or 5 of the performance horsemanship project you should complete the of the performance horsemanship project you should complete the following. You may take up to three years to complete each level.following. You may take up to three years to complete each level.

Activity (✓) Completed Date Activity

1. Describe or demonstrate twenty safety guidelines for riding and working 1. Describe or demonstrate twenty safety guidelines for riding and working around horses.

2. Identify and locate thirty external parts of the horse. 2. Identify and locate thirty external parts of the horse.

3. Describe and identify the location of ten unsoundnesses or blemishes 3. Describe and identify the location of ten unsoundnesses or blemishes of the horse.

4. Know the age at which the temporary and permanent incisor teeth erupt. 4. Know the age at which the temporary and permanent incisor teeth erupt.

5. Identify the parts of an English and Western saddle, and name and describe 5. Identify the parts of an English and Western saddle, and name and describe the use of ten types of bits.

6. Demonstrate your ability to ride and explain the common gaits under both 6. Demonstrate your ability to ride and explain the common gaits under both English and Western tack.

7. Demonstrate how to clip and groom a horse properly for show or sale. 7. Demonstrate how to clip and groom a horse properly for show or sale.

8. Know fi ve types each of grains or concentrate feeds, hays, pasture species, 8. Know fi ve types each of grains or concentrate feeds, hays, pasture species, and bedding commonly used with horses.

9. Know and understand the digestive system of the horse, including 9. Know and understand the digestive system of the horse, including anatomy of the digestive tract, feed types and amounts for growing horses, anatomy of the digestive tract, feed types and amounts for growing horses, pregnant and lactating mares, working horses, and mature horses at pregnant and lactating mares, working horses, and mature horses at maintenance, and at least ten general feeding management guidelines.maintenance, and at least ten general feeding management guidelines.

10. Know and understand the reproductive system of the horse, including 10. Know and understand the reproductive system of the horse, including anatomy of the reproductive tract, length of heat in mares, optimum time anatomy of the reproductive tract, length of heat in mares, optimum time to breed, length of gestation, and general care of the broodmare and foal.to breed, length of gestation, and general care of the broodmare and foal.

11. Describe methods for control and prevention of fi ve common diseases 11. Describe methods for control and prevention of fi ve common diseases and fi ve internal parasites of horses.

12. Describe the proper size and construction of a box stall and run-in shed 12. Describe the proper size and construction of a box stall and run-in shed for horses.

13. Describe the proper construction of at least fi ve types of fencing for horses. 13. Describe the proper construction of at least fi ve types of fencing for horses.

14. Describe at least ten guidelines for safely and properly transporting horses.14. Describe at least ten guidelines for safely and properly transporting horses.

OPTIONAL: 1. Complete Levels 1–4 of the 4-H Horsemanship Skills Pro Horsemanship Skills Program.

2. Read a section(s) (A–G) of the 4-H Horse Safety Standards4-H Horse Safety Standards and complete the corresponding section(s) (A–G) of the complete the corresponding section(s) (A–G) of the 4-H Horse Safety Checklist.

) Completed Date

Note: Please tranfer this information to your next year’s record book or until Levels 2, 3, 4, and 5 are com Please tranfer this information to your next year’s record book or until Levels 2, 3, 4, and 5 are completed.

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Your horse or pony

Name of animal

Breed or breed type Sex Breed or breed type Sex Breed or breed type Sex Breed or breed type Sex

Height Weight Age ColorHeight Weight Age ColorHeight Weight Age ColorHeight Weight Age Color

Markings

Participation in activitiesList activities in which you and your horse participated. Examples: List activities in which you and your horse participated. Examples: shows, trail rides, clinics, camps, or other activities. Date Activity Location Date Activity Location Date Activity Location Date Activity Location

Complete the information below and/or attach a copy of registration papers and/or pedigree if known.Complete the information below and/or attach a copy of registration papers and/or pedigree if known.

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Riding, driving, and trainingEach month record the time (hours) you spent riding or driving your horse and the type of riding or driving you did. Also record the kind of training at-tempted and the progress made. Examples of kinds of training are:

■ Stop ■ Pivots ■ Serpentines ■ Counter canter ■ Galloping■ Back ■ Side passing ■ Figure eights ■ Line driving ■ Standing quietly ■ Leads ■ Simple lead change ■ Jumping ■ Driving to the cart ■ Trail obstacles ■ Trotting circles ■ Setting head ■ Slow gait ■ Driving obstacles ■ Trail riding■ Loping or cantering circles ■ Flying lead change ■ Rack ■ Cavalettis ■ Others■ Longeing ■ Diagonals ■ Extended trot ■ Setting up

Month Hours Describe type of activity, training attempted, and progress made. Month Hours Describe type of activity, training attempted, and progress made. Month Hours Describe type of activity, training attempted, and progress made. Month Hours Describe type of activity, training attempted, and progress made. Month Hours Describe type of activity, training attempted, and progress made.

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Feed recordEach month record the amounts and costs or values of grain, hay, salt and minerals, pasture, and other feeds your horse or pony ate. Value pasture and home grown feeds at the current market price.*

Other Total cost or Other Total cost or Other Total cost or Other Total cost or Other Total cost or Other Total cost or Other Total cost or Month Grain Hay Salt & minerals Pasture feeds value of feed Month Grain Hay Salt & minerals Pasture feeds value of feed Month Grain Hay Salt & minerals Pasture feeds value of feed Month Grain Hay Salt & minerals Pasture feeds value of feed Month Grain Hay Salt & minerals Pasture feeds value of feed Month Grain Hay Salt & minerals Pasture feeds value of feed Month Grain Hay Salt & minerals Pasture feeds value of feed

Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Amount Cost or Cost or (lb) value (lb) value (lb) value (days) value value ($) (lb) value (lb) value (lb) value (days) value value ($) (lb) value (lb) value (lb) value (days) value value ($) (lb) value (lb) value (lb) value (days) value value ($) (lb) value (lb) value (lb) value (days) value value ($) (lb) value (lb) value (lb) value (days) value value ($) (lb) value (lb) value (lb) value (days) value value ($) (lb) value (lb) value (lb) value (days) value value ($) (lb) value (lb) value (lb) value (days) value value ($) (lb) value (lb) value (lb) value (days) value value ($) (lb) value (lb) value (lb) value (days) value value ($)

(Example)** 210 $21.00 33 (Example)** 210 $21.00 33 (Example)** 210 $21.00 33 (Example)** 210 $21.00 330 $16.50 10 days $10.00 $47.500 $16.50 10 days $10.00 $47.500 $16.50 10 days $10.00 $47.500 $16.50 10 days $10.00 $47.500 $16.50 10 days $10.00 $47.500 $16.50 10 days $10.00 $47.500 $16.50 10 days $10.00 $47.500 $16.50 10 days $10.00 $47.50

January

February

March

April

May May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Total for year $ Total for year $* The price you could have sold them for if your horse or pony had not eaten them. Total for year $* The price you could have sold them for if your horse or pony had not eaten them. Total for year $

** In the above example, 210 pounds of grain valued at $21.00 and 330 pounds of hay valued at $16.50 were fed during the month. The horse spent 10 days (8 hrs./day; 240 hrs./month) on pasture at a value of $10.00. No salt, minerals, or other feeds were purchased during this month.

Stable record Stable record — Include, by month, the amount and value of feed, and other items. Total Bedding Riding Total Total Bedding Riding Total Total Bedding Riding Total Total Bedding Riding Total Total Bedding Riding Total Total Bedding Riding Total Total Bedding Riding Total Total Bedding Riding Total Total Bedding Riding Total Total Bedding Riding Total Total Bedding Riding Total Total Bedding Riding Total Total Bedding Riding Total feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost feed (kind and Labor instruction or Health Equipment cost Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Month costs* amount) Cost (hrs) training cost care Cost Farrier Cost or other items Cost (mo) Straw 3 lessons (Example)** $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00 $47.50 400 lbs $16.00 60 $75.00 Dewormer $12.00 Reset shoes $45.00 Brush $6.50 $202.00

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

TOTAL

* Record total feed costs from previous page for each month.** In the above example, total feed costs were $47.50, and the 400 pounds of straw cost $16.00. The member spent 60 hours working with his/her horse, had three lessons for ** In the above example, total feed costs were $47.50, and the 400 pounds of straw cost $16.00. The member spent 60 hours working with his/her horse, had three lessons for $75.00, bought dewormer for $12.00, and had his/her horse’s shoes reset for $45.00. A brush was purchased $75.00, bought dewormer for $12.00, and had his/her horse’s shoes reset for $45.00. A brush was purchased for $6.50. Make an entry only for the month you purchased items, not for the month they were used.not for the month they were used.

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Project experiencesWhat I did to feed and care for my animal(s):

What I did to keep my animal(s) healthy:

What I learned this year:

Goals I met:

Other ExpensesList costs of supplies, equipment, or other items not listed on stable record.List costs of supplies, equipment, or other items not listed on stable record. Date Item Cost ($) Date Item Cost ($)

*(Example) Sheet and hood $75.00 *(Example) Sheet and hood $75.00

*In the above example, a sheet and hood were purchased for $75.00., a sheet and hood were purchased for $75.00.

Date Item Cost ($)

*(Example) Sheet and hood $75.00

Date Item Cost ($)

*(Example) Sheet and hood $75.00

Date Item Cost ($)

*(Example) Sheet and hood $75.00

TOTAL

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Project storyWrite a story about your horse project experiences. Include interesting or unusual things that happened. Write a story about your horse project experiences. Include interesting or unusual things that happened. Also tell what you learned and how you helped other people. Attach a separate sheet if needed.Also tell what you learned and how you helped other people. Attach a separate sheet if needed.

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Project photographs

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Project evaluationHighest Score Score fromHighest Score Score fromHighest Score Score fromscore yourself your leaderscore yourself your leaderscore yourself your leader

Care and management of horse or pony Do animals have clean and suitable housing? 3 Do animals have clean and suitable housing? 3 Do animals have clean and suitable housing? 3 Are tack and equipment clean and well kept? 3 Are tack and equipment clean and well kept? 3 Are tack and equipment clean and well kept? 3 Are animals fed recommended kinds and amounts of feeds? 4 Are animals fed recommended kinds and amounts of feeds? 4 Are animals fed recommended kinds and amounts of feeds? 4 Is fresh water available in proper amounts? 3 Is fresh water available in proper amounts? 3 Is fresh water available in proper amounts? 3 Are appropriate procedures being followed to control parasites Are appropriate procedures being followed to control parasites and maintain health? 4 and maintain health? 4 and maintain health? 4 Do animals show normal growth and condition including the proper Do animals show normal growth and condition including the proper foot care? 4 foot care? 4 foot care? 4 Are safe and appropriate equipment and facilities being used? 4 Are safe and appropriate equipment and facilities being used? 4 Are safe and appropriate equipment and facilities being used? 4 Subtotal for care of animals 25 Subtotal for care of animals 25 Subtotal for care of animals 25

Achievement program (project activity guide) Did the member participate in enough learning experiences for Did the member participate in enough learning experiences for achievement level progress? (Project activity guide, p. 3.) 10 achievement level progress? (Project activity guide, p. 3.) 10 achievement level progress? (Project activity guide, p. 3.) 10 Did the member complete enough achievement program activities for Did the member complete enough achievement program activities for achievement level progress? (Project activity guide, pp. 4-5.) 10 achievement level progress? (Project activity guide, pp. 4-5.) 10 achievement level progress? (Project activity guide, pp. 4-5.) 10 Subtotal for achievement program 20 Subtotal for achievement program 20 Subtotal for achievement program 20

Project record book Is the record neat? 2 Is the record neat? 2 Is the record neat? 2 Are plans and goals clearly stated? 4 Are plans and goals clearly stated? 4 Are plans and goals clearly stated? 4 Is the stable record and other information correct and complete? 7 Is the stable record and other information correct and complete? 7 Is the stable record and other information correct and complete? 7 Are project experiences described adequately? 4 Are project experiences described adequately? 4 Are project experiences described adequately? 4 Is the 4-H activities report completed? 3 Is the 4-H activities report completed? 3 Is the 4-H activities report completed? 3 Subtotal for project record 20 Subtotal for project record 20 Subtotal for project record 20

Participation and accomplishments of the member Did the member do what was planned to meet goals? 5 Did the member do what was planned to meet goals? 5 Did the member do what was planned to meet goals? 5 Did the member attend most of the club’s meetings? 5 Did the member attend most of the club’s meetings? 5 Did the member attend most of the club’s meetings? 5 Did the member participate in a reasonable number of events and Did the member participate in a reasonable number of events and activities? 5 activities? 5 activities? 5 Did the member do most of the work to care for the horse or actively Did the member do most of the work to care for the horse or actively participate in caring for a boarded or leased horse? 5 participate in caring for a boarded or leased horse? 5 participate in caring for a boarded or leased horse? 5 Does the member show evidence of personal growth and improved Does the member show evidence of personal growth and improved horsemanship skills, safety, and knowledge? (See page 5.) 15 horsemanship skills, safety, and knowledge? (See page 5.) 15 horsemanship skills, safety, and knowledge? (See page 5.) 15 Subtotal for participation and accomplishments 35 Subtotal for participation and accomplishments 35 Subtotal for participation and accomplishments 35

Grooming and showmanship Has the horse been conditioned and groomed properly? 5 Has the horse been conditioned and groomed properly? 5 Has the horse been conditioned and groomed properly? 5 Is the member able to handle the animal safely and properly? 10 Is the member able to handle the animal safely and properly? 10 Is the member able to handle the animal safely and properly? 10 Has the member demonstrated proper showmanship skills? 5 Has the member demonstrated proper showmanship skills? 5 Has the member demonstrated proper showmanship skills? 5 Subtotal for grooming and showmanship 20 Subtotal for grooming and showmanship 20 Subtotal for grooming and showmanship 20

Other (specify)

Total project score 120

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: 120 RIBBONS: Blue 108–120; Red 96–107; White 84–95; Merit less than 84RIBBONS: Blue 108–120; Red 96–107; White 84–95; Merit less than 84

Project scored by DateProject scored by DateProject scored by DateProject scored by Date

Signature of leader or county agent DateSignature of leader or county agent DateSignature of leader or county agent DateSignature of leader or county agent Date

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Other activities you may enjoyThese activities are suggested for 4-H members with an interest in horsemanship. Some may be part of your These activities are suggested for 4-H members with an interest in horsemanship. Some may be part of your achievement program. You may do the others as optional activities.achievement program. You may do the others as optional activities.

❑ Help to care for a horse or pony❑ Obtain, care for, and train a horse or pony to ride or

drive in performance events❑ Train and groom your horse to show at halter.

Show it in a grooming and showmanship class❑ Compete in performance events at a 4-H horse show❑ Ride in non-competitive events, such as pleasure

trail rides and drill team exhibitions❑ Select, use, and care for tack, supplies, and

equipment❑ Make your own show clothing or tack❑ Identify and classify common feed ingredients and

forage plants❑ Evaluate the body condition of your horse. Make

feeding adjustments, if needed❑ Use a computer to keep your project records❑ Take riding lessons❑ Read a story about horses or horsemanship in a

book or magazine❑ Watch a video, movie, or slide set about horses or

horsemanship❑ Find information and write a report about a topic

related to horses or horsemanship❑ Take a fi eld trip to a farm which trains and shows

horses❑ Attend a horse camp or “overnighter”

❑ Attend a horse clinic or workshop❑ Discuss a topic related to horsemanship with a

person with horsemanship experience❑ Make and exhibit a poster❑ Make a display or exhibit❑ Take and display pictures of horses or horse events❑ Give a demonstration, illustrated talk, oral report,

or speech❑ Lead a group discussion❑ Teach a skill to another 4-H member❑ Teach a lesson at a project meeting❑ Write a news article or story❑ Create a slide or video presentation❑ Help with a therapeutic riding program❑ Share your horse and knowledge with a 4-H mem-

ber who does not have a horse❑ Judge horses or showmanship at a horse judging

practice, contest, or show❑ Participate in a horse bowl practice or contest❑ Participate in a hippology practice or contest❑ Organize a skill-a-thon or a hippology, horse bowl,

or judging activity❑ Organize, lead, or help with a project meeting,

event, or activity for your club❑ Organize or help with a community service project

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4-H activities reportThis report will help you keep a better record of your club activities. Fill it in as you complete each as-signment. Refer to this record when you are entering county, state, and national programs. Ask your 4-H leader to explain these programs to you.

Projects taken

Offi ces held

Club

County

Committees

“Show-and-tells” or presentations given to:

Local club

County

Region

State

Others

News articles

Radio

TV

Displays or exhibits

Things done to improve your health

Community service or citizenship work done:

By yourself

With club

Number of meetings your club(s) held this year

Number you attended

Number of persons you encouraged to join 4-H

Number of 4-H’ers you helped with projects

In what way

Check activities in which you participated and tell how you helped

❑ Camp

❑ Club or county tours

❑ Club picnic

❑ County fair

❑ Achievement programs

❑ Roundup

❑ Leadership training

❑ State 4-H Capital Days

❑ Penn State 4-H Achievement Days

❑ Pennsylvania Farm Show

❑ National 4-H Week

❑ State Ambassador Conference

❑ Quiz bowls

❑ Hippology

❑ Judging

❑ Others

Name

Age (as of January 1)

Date of birth

Address

County

Club name

Club leader’s name

Project helper’s name

4-H horse achievement program level (check one)❑ 2 Head, Heart, and Hooves❑ 3 Stable Relationships❑ 4 Riding the Range❑ 5 Jumping to New Heights❑ other

Year in achievement program level (check one)❑ fi rst❑ second❑ third

Date record started

Date record closed

4-H Club Motto“To make the best better”

4-H Club PledgeI pledge

my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

4-H Club ColorsGreen and White 18 U.S.C. 70718 U.S.C. 707

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Code # A0690B Rev2.5M3/06mpc4085

Prepared by Patricia M. Comerford, extension horse specialist; Donna Zang, Butler County extension director; Ben H. Nolt Jr., former coordinator, 4-H animal science program; and Robin B. Keyser, former assistant professor of agricultural and extension education in consultation with the Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program Development Committee.

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