Horsemanship Materials

4-H Horsemanship Manuals

Horse & Horsemanship
Horse Science

These two publications provide the base resource for 4-H member education. Questions for the written tests at horse shows are selected from these two books. These books are usually available for purchase from the local USU Extension 4-H office. They can also be purchased from the National 4-H Supply Service at www.4-hmall.org and click on Bookstore, then Animal science, then Horse.
Also at the same web site are additional resources, including the following CCS curriculum for horse clubs:

Giddy Up & Go ( BU-08053 )
Youth who may or may not have a horse or pony of their own but want to learn about horses will enjoy Giddy Up & Go. They will learn the basics of horse behavior, breeds, and safety around horses through a variety of activities, including teaching others.
Head, Heart & Hooves ( BU-08054 )
Youth learn more about acquiring and raising a horse including selecting a horse, horse nutrition and care, equine teeth and bones, judging, including giving oral reasons and much more.
Stable Relationships ( BU-08055 )
Youth explore horse reproduction, diseases and health care, pasture management, providing appropriate shelter and building a financial plan.
Riding the Range ( BU-08056 )
Youth learn nine basic riding skills and ten horsemanship skills, training techniques, trail riding and selection and use of tack.
Jumping to New Heights ( BU-08057 )
Youth learn more advanced riding skills, the Quarter System, horse showmanship, ethics and leadership.
Horse Helper’s Guide ( BU-08058 )
Get everyone involved at group meetings using any of the 17 featured group activities.

Horse Project Online Site www.n4hccs.org/horse