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