Horse/Pony Project
The 4-H Horse/Pony Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ‹The program will allow youth to develop horsemanship skills: have an opportunity to handle, care for, ride or drive horses. Subjects such as general management, training, nutrition, housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials. You donÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™t have to own a horse to be involved. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4-H Horse/ Pony Project.
POTENTIAL COLLEGE MAJORS
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Education
- Animal Sciences
- Farm Management
- Food Science
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Sustainable Food and Farming Systems
- Veterinary Technician or Technologist
POSSIBLE CAREERS
- Agriculture
- Veterinarian
RESOURCES
4-H Curriculum and Guides
Exhibit Requirements and Guidelines
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Plants and Animals Projects
Ag in the ClassroomAnimals
Aquaculture
Beef
Birds and Poultry
Cats
Dogs
Raising Guide Dogs
Dairy Cattle
Goats (dairy, hair, meat)
Horse/Pony
Rabbits/Cavies
Sheep
Small Lap Animals, Pets
Swine
Alpacas and Llamas
Emus and Ostriches
Plants
Crops/Weeds
Flower Garden/House
Gardens - Fruit/Vegetable
Junior Master Gardener
Ornamental Horticulture