Ohio 4-H Horse Program

All Ohio 4-H Program materials are available online at http://horse.osu.edu.

Preble County 4-H Horse Project Information

Preble County 4-H Horse Project Requirements

Preble County 4-H Horse Project Supplement Sheet - For use with projects #174 and #177.

Preble County 4-H Horse Project Book Rubric

Preble County 4-H Horse Member Packet

 

Horse Program Requirements - Please follow this link for an updated informational guide to the Horse Program Requirements!

Horse Program Power Point Update

 

4-H Horse Advisors' Committee

All 4-H advisors with members taking horse projects are encouraged to attend these meetings. This active group provides clinics and fun shows, generates funds to support 4-H Horse members, and provides support for the Preble County 4-H Horse program. Their efforts are greatly appreciated!

2023 Officers

Eugene Rader President
Charlie Garnett Vice President
Ashley Garnett Secretary
Carolyn Geise Treasurer

 

Horse Advisors' Committee Meeting Schedule

Meetings are typically held in the Bullen Equestrian Center on the Preble County Fairgrounds at 7:00 p.m.
 

January February March April
May June July August - N/A
September October November December - N/A

 

Preble County Events

Horse Shows

Preble County 4-H Horse Advisor's Open Horse Show

July 8, 2023 & July 9, 2023

Saturday, and Sunday, at the Preble County Fairgrounds.  Proceeds to benefit the Preble County 4-H Horse Program.  Please follow this link for the class listings and showbill.

 

 

 

Performance Against Standards

State Fair Qualifying Event

Preble County PAS Show
Bullen Equestrian Center Preble County Fairgrounds

June 24, 2023 and June 25, 2023
 

PAS Show Letter

PAS Show Bill

PAS Show Entry Form

Additional information about Ohio 4-H PAS Qualifying Scores, Ohio PAS Score Sheets and Ohio PAS Out of County Form are available on the state site.

Horse Safety & Ethics Program


EquiSTEP is Ohio 4-H's Equine Safety, Training and Education Program.  EquiSTEP is an annual requirement for all Ohio youth enrolled in a horse project. 

This training is a requirement to show and participate in the 4-H equine program. Failure to complete the training will result in the member’s ineligibility to participate in any 4-H equine events. This applies to all horse, mule, donkey and miniature horse projects.

Equine Possession Date

May 1 is the possession date for all equine animals.

Horse Program Requirements - Please follow this link for an updated informational guide to the Horse Program Requirements!

 

Guidelines for those leasing an animal
Lease Guidelines

 

 

Mandatory Helmet Use Policy

All youth 19 years and under, participating in any 4-H equestrian activity, are required to wear properly fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards with the chin harness securely fastened at all times while riding or driving an equine.

It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian of the youth participant, to make sure that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders are not responsible for checking headgear worn for such compliance.

The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders make no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, about any protective headgear, and cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear, as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries in equestrian activities.

The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Judges, Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders may, at his/her discretion, check a participant’s protective headgear for proper standards. If the youth is found to be wearing unapproved, defective, or improperly fitted headgear, he/she will not be permitted to participate in riding or driving activities until proper headgear is acquired.

Fair Stall Assignments

Below are the stall assignments for the Fair as released by the fairgrounds.

Fair Stall Assignments

Groom and Clean

Groom and Clean Entry Form