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Youth
Equine Extension
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horse program in Kentucky is very active with current enrollment
at more than 6,000 youth. Participation in all areas of
the program is strong.
State Show: The State Horse Show is held
in Louisville during the first part of July. This seven-day
activity offers more than 120 classes for all horse breeds.
Participation at the show has steadily increased over the
past years. It is not uncommon for the show to have more
than 700 4-H’ers and more than 800 horses. This translates
to more than 3,000 entries over the seven-day show.
State Horse Contests: In addition to participating
in activities with their horses, the 4-H’ers in Kentucky
also participate in non-horse events. The Horse Contest event
includes horse judging, horse bowl, hippology, public speaking,
presentations (individual and team), photography, and crafts.
4-H’ers from ages nine to 18 participate in this two-day
activity. Generally about 400 4-H’ers participate in
the State Horse Contest.
Kicking and Screaming– A Day with the Trainer:
This is a day-long training clinic in which a horse trainer
demonstrates and teaches live the basics of horse training
and problem solving.
Senior 4-H’ers with a problem horse can apply to have
their horse participate in this program and learn training
tips directly from the trainer on how to
solve those problems. This program happens in September.
For
more information visit http://www.uky.edu/Ag/4hhorse/
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