4-H Horse Program

Western Horse Program

 Western Horse council meets the first Thursday of each month - October through April at 7:00 pm at the Cache County Extension office classroom. This meeting is for all 4-H youth, parents and leaders.  Camps, clinics, shows and other events are planned at this meeting.  Please come and participate in this meeting and get involved on a committee.  It is fun, rewarding and your opportunity to give direction to the horse program.

November 2007 Hoofbeats - Newsletter for Western Horse 4-H Families

December 2007 Hoofbeats 

January 2008 Hoofbeats

January 2009 Hoofbeats

February 2009 Hoofbeats

March 2009 Hoofbeats

April 2009 Hoofbeats

May 2009 Hoofbeats

June 2009 Hoofbeats

July 2009 Hoofbeats

August 2009 HoofBeats

October 2009 Hoofbeats

Western Riding Show & Camp Schedule 2009 Click here (pdf file)

Two Handed Horse Project & 2009 Event and Show Schedule (pdf file)

State 4-H Horse Program Rules Book (2 mb pdf file)

Updated Western Horse Council Bylaws (pdf file)

Western 4-H Show Horse registration Certificate (pdf)

Commitment to Excellence (pdf)

Selection of Region and State Qualifiers (pdf)

Rank Advancement Book (pdf)

First Step Camp 2009

First Step provides an opportunity for all younger, less experienced riders to complete their Tenderfoot Ranks.  2009 First Step Camp will be held June 15.  Application materials are posted below. Completed appications and medical history froms must be turned in to the 4-H office by 5:00 pm, April 30. 

First Step Camp Letter

First Step Camp Application

Medical, Code of Conduct & Photo Release Form

Western Horse Camp

Western Horse Camp will be held on July 17 through July 19, 2009 at the Cache County Fair Grounds.  All participants must be enrolled in 4-H by May 1st to participate.    Application materials are posted below. Completed appications including medical history/code of conduct/photo release and Horse Camp Rules form must be turned in to the 4-H office by 5:00 pm, April 30. No late applications will be accepted. 

Horse Camp Letter

Horse Camp Rules

Horse Camp Application

Medical, Code of Conduct & Photo Release Form

English Horse Program

 English Horse Camp will be held June 8-11, 2009 at the Cache County Fairground.  This is an excellent opportunity for English rider to gain experience and knowledge.  Applications are due by May 5.  Complete applications, Medical history/Code of Conduct forms, are required.  Youth seeking financial assistance should read and understand the application prior to requesting help.    

Working Ranch Horse Program

The Working ranch program will provide an opportunity for youth and their horse to learn new skills and take on new challenges.  To learn more about this program click here for the Utah 4-H Working Ranch Program.

Working Ranch participants will find additional information at the Cache Working Ranch Horse Website