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 Project Member in Good Standing
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.
Horse & Pony Project Forms
Horse & Pony Project Forms
- Safety Certification Testing
- 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 August 15 to Nominating Recruiter)
- Horse and Pony Youth Committee Nomination Form (Due August 15 to Nominating Recruiter)
- Sponsorship Form (Various dates, final date 2 weeks before respective show for credit)
- Horse and Pony Stall Card
- Project Expectations Contract
- Youth Concussion Policy Consent Forms
- Adult Concussion Acknowledgment Form for 4H Fundraising Type Shows
- Wisconsin Concussion Fact Sheet for Athletes
- Wisconsin Concussion Fact Sheet for Coaches
Horseless Horse Groom/Coach Program & First-Year Project Member Resources
Horseless Horse Groom/Coach Program & First-Year Project Member Resources
- Groom Liability Form (Due March 15)
- Coach Liability Form (Due March 15)
Horse & Pony Project Award Applications
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 & Pony Project Scholarship Application
Horse & Pony Project Scholarship Application
Sheboygan County 4-H Sponsored Horse Shows
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
Learn more about the 4-H Hunt & Dressage Show

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+
Learn more about the Horse Leader’s Conference

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

Midwest Horse Fair Tack Sale
Let us sell your used tack while you enjoy the Midwest Horse Fair!
Audience: All ages
Learn more about the Tack Sale

Wisconsin State Scholarship
Links of Interest
Sheboygan County 4-H Team

Sarah Feider
4-H Program Educator
920-459-5918
sfeider@wisc.edu

Emily Lamb
Admin. Asst.
920-459-5903
elamb5@wisc.edu

