Mission: 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 and the Horseless Horse Program

2023 Horse & Pony Project Information

• 2023 Horse & Pony Committee
• 2023 Horse & Pony Calendar
• 2023 Horse & Pony Handbook
  • Bylaws 
  • Budget 
  • Committee Meeting Materials (Agenda, Minutes, Reports)
  • 2023 Spaghetti Dinner Flyer

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 3 mandatory handbook meetings held in January, February, and March and 1 of the 2 pre-Fair Mandatory meetings held in August.

• Meeting Credits & Volunteer Hours
• Sign up Genius for Volunteer Hours
• Fundraiser Signup – Racing Concession Stand

 Horse & Pony Project Forms

• Safety Certification Testing ***New***
• Educational Attendance Credit Survey ***New***
• Horse and Pony ID Sheet (Due August 1)
• Emergency Release Form (Due August 1)
• Trailer Request Form  (Due August 1)
• Tent Permit Form  (Due August 1)
• Horse and Pony Adult Committee Nomination Forms  (Due by August 1)
• Horse and Pony Youth Committee Nomination Form  (Due by August 1)
• Sponsorship Form (Various dates, final date 2 weeks before respective show for credit)
• Horse and Pony Stall Card
• Project Expectations Sheet  ***New***
• Youth Concussion Policy Consent Forms ***New***
• Adult Concussion Acknowledgment Form for 4H Fundraising Type Shows ***New***
• Wisconsin Concussion Fact Sheet for Athletes ***New***
• Wisconsin Concussion Fact Sheet for Coaches ***New***

Horseless Horse Groom/Coach Program & First-Year Project Member Resources

• Groom Liability Form (Due March 15)
  • Groom Survey – Participation
• Coach Liability Form (Due March 15)
  • Coach Survey – Participation 

Horse & Pony Project Award Applications

• Horse and Pony Nomination for Award Form  (Due August 1)
• Tigger Award Application (Due August 1)
• Steady Eddy Legends Award Application  (Due August 1)
• Horse and Pony HHG Award Application (Due August 1)
• Horse and Pony Scholarship Application (Due April 1)

 Sheboygan County 4-H Sponsored Horse Shows

• Inspiration Series Speed Show 2023
  • Speed Show Entry Form 2023
• Inspiration Series Pleasure Show Bill 2023
  • Pleasure Show Entry Form 2023
• Sheboygan County Horse & Pony Dressage Show 2023
  • Dressage Entry Form 2023
• Sheboygan County Horse & Pony Jumper Show 2023
  • Jumper Schooling Show Entry Form 2023

Educational Buckle Series – Due July 31st

• Beginner-Education Buckle 2022
• Intermediate-Education Buckle 2022
• Advanced-Education Buckle 2022

Sheboygan County 4-H Horse Clinics

• Clinic Signup Form 2023
• What the Judge Sees 2023
• Ranch Riding Clinic 2023
• Overnight Younger Youth Clinic 2023

Links of Interest

• Wisconsin 4-H Project Risk Management Policies
• Division of Extension State 4-H/Youth Development Horse Project
• National 4-H Online Horse Project
• UW Veterinary Care – Equine
• Wisconsin State Horse Council
• American Horse Council
• American Youth Horse Council
• Premises Id – Wisconsin

If you have any questions or need information in regards to 4-H Horse & Pony Program, please contact:

Sarah Tarjeson, 4-H Youth Development Educator
Phone: (920) 459-5900
E-mail:  sarah.tarjeson@wisc.edu