Horse and Pony Project

Welcome to Sheboygan County 4-H
HORSE AND PONY PROJECT

The mission of the Sheboygan County Horse and Pony Project is to help develop “blue ribbon youth” who will carry with them a lifelong commitment to excellence in all aspects of their lives.

Opportunities in the 4-H Horse & Pony Project include

Shows
Clinics
Horse Judging

Hippology
Horse Quiz Bowl
Model Horse

Clothes horse
Horseless Horse Program

Horse & Pony Project Information

Horse Project Member in Good Standing

In order to exhibit at the Sheboygan County Fair and other State Events members must attend 5 county meetings. One meeting must be 1 of the 2 mandatory handbook meetings held in January and March, and the pre-Fair Mandatory meeting held in August.

Sheboygan County 4-H Sponsored Horse Shows

Statewide Events and Opportunities

State 4-H Gymkhana

Wisconsin State 4-H Gymkhana is an annual horse and pony competition featuring speed pattern racing events including: Cloverleaf Barrels, Flag Race, Plug Race, Pole Bending, LT Special, and Key Races. This event is a fun and challenging opportunity for 4-H Youth to showcase their skills and connect with other 4-H members from across the state.

Audience: Grades 6-13

Learn more about State 4-H Gymkhana

State 4-H Horse Education Days, Horse Bowl, and Hippology Contest

The 4-H Horse Bowl provides an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter in a competitive setting. These contests provide an educational experience for both participants and spectators.

Audience: Grades 3-13

Learn more about State 4-H Horse Education Days

4-H Hunt & Dressage Show

The 4-H Hunt and Dressage Show is a 3-day clinic featuring a dressage clinics and show, over fences clinics and show, and flat and pleasure classes. Youth can attend educational clinics and showcase their skills in a variety of individual and group dressage classes.

Audience: Grades 6-13

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State 4-H Horse Leader’s Conference

The Conference is intended to offer educational workshops that include both information and hands-on activity ideas for leaders to utilize when teaching youth, provide a forum for strengthening communications relative to the 4-H Horse and Pony Project, and provide an opportunity for participants to network and share experiences.

Audience: Grades 7+

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Young girl showing a horse in an indoor arena

State Horse Expo

The State 4-H Horse Expo is an annual event for all youth enrolled in the 4-H Horse Program and draws hundreds of youth and horses. Youth participate in a wide variety of educational project and riding competitions focused on horse experience.

Audience: Grades 3-13

Learn more about State Horse Expo