Western Horse Program
The 4-H Horse Program is for youth 3rd-12th grade. Each youth is a member of individual clubs that meet throughout the year. As a county, youth come together for spring clinics, horse camp, service projects, fundraisers, summer horse shows, horse achievement and more! Western Horse fairgrounds arena use nights are the second and fourth Tuesday only. NEW information bolded.
The 4-H Horse program is divided into three age groups:
Novice (any age-showing without placement)
Junior aged youth (3rd-5th grade)
Intermediate aged youth (6th-8th grade)
Senior aged youth (9th grade-graduation)
"Register Then Ride"
In order to be eligible to ride, you must be enrolled and activated in zsuites BEFORE you come to the arena. $10.00 enrollment needs to be paid to become activated.
Remember your $55 Western Horse Program Fee. This will be used to support all county level activities. Before attending our county events please register and pay the $55 program fee through zsuite or directly to the 4-H Office. What is considered a county event? Anything that is not a club meeting (ie: Halloween Party, Winter Riding, Shows ext). What will this fee cover? Winter Riding Events, Educational Nights, Equipment (poles, eyes, ext), Clinics, Support for camps, End of Year Recognition Night (recognizing all program successes). Please contact the Extension Office with any concerns or questions
2024 Calendar
NEW for the 2024 year- Horse Shows: Registration closes the *Tuesday before the show at 5pm.
Horse show registration will be $15 per show. Register for all shows by May 15th and save $5.00 pay $40 for all shows. Two Hand and in hand shows will be $10 per show.
- June 10th-11th (#1 Show Patterns & Trail Patterns)
- July 1st-2nd (#2 Show Patterns & Trail Patterns)
- July 15th-16th (#3 Show Patterns & Trail Patterns)
- Judges Evaluation (If used, complete by Wednesday after each show)
Horse Council & Rank Leaders
Resources
- 2024 New Member Packet
- 2024 Box Elder County Bylaws
- Bylaw Changes
- Youth RANK RESOURCES
- Leader RANK RESOURCES
- FAQs about Ranking
- Box Elder Horse Council Mins
- Portfolio Website and Cover Letter Objectives
- Utah 4-H Western Horse Site
2024 Horse Tests
- 4-H Youth in this program will test from the Utah 4-H Horse Program Study Materials
- For most current edition of rule book, visit the state website
Portfolio
• Summarize your project for the current year and specifically outline the skills you have developed, knowledge you have gained, and goals you have achieved.
• Describe your 4-H leadership experiences and how you have grown as a person.
• Provide details on the impacts of 4-H community service and how these experiences have affected your community.
• Explain how your involvement in the Utah 4-H horse project has impacted your life and challenged you to grow and push yourself outside of your comfort zone.
For More Portfolio Information see the County or State Portfolio websites.
Horse Judging Power Points
Location
Call with questions: 435-695-2542