4-H Horse Program
State Horse show
9/21-9/24
Program Overview- 4-H Horse Program Summit County
The Utah 4-H Horse Program is designed for those youth with interest in horses and horse related events. This program is designed to provide experiences to help them develop leadership, citizenship, self-esteem, social skills and to become contributing members of society, as well as becoming better horse men and women. The 4-H Horse Program is designed to be EDUCATIONAL, ACTIVITY-ORIENTED, AND FUN for those who become involved.
The 4-H Horse Program is for youth in grades 3-12 and/or 8-18 years old, as of September 1st. The Horse Program is one of only a few 4-H Programs thatdoes not include Cloverbud enrollment (younger than 8 year old) in order to provide for the safety and best interests of the participants. Enthusiastic 4-H Volunteers with expertise and interests in horses and working with youth help deliver and manage the program and its objectives.
The 4-H Horse Program includes programs for youth who own/have access to horses and who want to learn about the science of equine care and management. Activities include, but are not limited to, educational and fun club meetings, trail rides, horse shows and service projects. Club members hold club offices, give public speeches and demonstrations, do service projects and spend time with their favorite friends, both human and equine.
The Utah 4-H Horse program is governed by the Utah 4-H Horse Council at the State level which coordinates non-horse programs and contests in: Public Speaking, Demonstrations, Hippology, Horse Bowl and Horse Judging, as well as horse-riding events and horse shows for the English, Western, Two-Handed, Working Ranch Horse, Youth Mustang Challenge programs, and more.
Resources for the 4-H Horse Program Summit County
- Utah state 4-H Horse Webpage
- Utah 4-H Western Horse Program Information and Rulebook
- Summit County Horse Program Rules
- Summit County 4-H Horse Biosecurity Policy
4-H Horse Demonstrations and Public Speaking Information
Important Items to Remember:
- Be sure to register using our new online 4-H enrollment program found at 4h.zsuite.org
- Western style riding boots and helmets are required for all 4-H horse riding events.
- {Helmets must be approved by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) and worn with harness fastened properly under the chin.}
Events Held at Each Western Horse Show
- Test
- Fitting and Showmanship
- Western Horsemanship
- Barrels (Speed Event)
- Poles (Speed Event)
- Scurry (Speed Event)
To prepare for horse show tests, study the materials found below. The Summit County 4-H office is happy to print the books for you. If you would like a print copy, email Samantha.krieger@usu.edu to request one.
Juniors (3rd-5th grade):
https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/files/horse-program-study-material-volume1.pdf
Intermediate (6th-8th grade) & Seniors (9th- 12th grade):
https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/files/horse-program-study-material-volume1.pdf
https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/files/horse-program-study-material-volume2.pdf
Join us for group study nights on zoom. These 45-minute meetings will help you prepare for the mandatory horse show tests!
June 9th @ 6:00 PM
June 23rd @ 6:00 PM
July 7th @ 6:00 PM
July 21st @ 6:00 PM
Zoom Link:
Email Samantha.krieger@usu.edu for the link!
Coalville:
6:00 -8:00 PM
June 1st
June 6th
June 8th
June 13th
June 15th
June 22nd
June 27th
June 29th
July 6th
July 11th
July 13th
July 18th
July 20th
August 22nd
August 24th
August 29th
August 31st
September 5th
Oakley:
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
June 2nd
June 16th
July 14th
July 28th
August 4th
August 25th
September 1st
Cost: $15 per participant
June 27th @ Peoa Arena
Check-In @ 4:00 PM
Test @ 4:15 PM
Show starts @ 5:00 PM
Register on Zsuite by June 25th @ 5:00 PM
July 18th @ Coalville Arena
Check-In @ 4:00 PM
Test @ 4:15 PM
Show starts @ 5:00 PM
Register on Zsuite by June 25th @ 5:00 PM
Region Show
More info coming soon…
Cost: $15 per participant
- June 11th Show (Saturday Morning Show)
- Two-Handed &In-Hand check-in, 7:00-7:30 a.m.
- Show starts at 8:00 a.m.
- Western check-in 8:00-8:30 a.m.
- Pledges at 8:45 a.m.
- Test at 9:00 a.m.
- Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 9 by 5:00 p.m. No late registrations will be accepted.
- July 9th Show (Saturday Morning Show)
- Two-Handed &In-Hand check-in, 7:00-7:30 a.m.
- Show starts at 8:00 a.m.
- Western check-in 8:00-8:30 a.m.
- Pledges at 8:45 a.m.
- Test at 9:00 a.m.
- Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 7 by 5:00 p.m. No late registrations will be accepted.
Cost: $30 for all 10 week
Registration: Zsuites
Location: Morgan County Fairgrounds
June 7th – Judged Events
June 14th – Speed Events
June 21st- Judged Events
June 28th- Speed Event
July 5th- Judged Events
July 12- Speed Events
July 19th- Judged Events
July 26th- Judged Events
August 9th- Speed Events
August 16th- Fun Show
Juniors (3rd-5th grade):
https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/files/horse-program-study-material-volume1.pdf
Intermediate (6th-8th grade) & Seniors (9th- 12th grade):
https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/files/horse-program-study-material-volume1.pdf
https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/files/horse-program-study-material-volume2.pdf
Join us for group study nights on zoom. These 45-minute meetings will help you prepare for the mandatory horse show tests!
June 9th @ 6:00 PM
June 23rd @ 6:00 PM
July 7th @ 6:00 PM
July 21st @ 6:00 PM
Zoom Link:
Email Samantha.krieger@usu.edu for the link!
Coalville:
6:00 -8:00 PM
June 1st
June 6th
June 8th
June 13th
June 15th
June 22nd
June 27th
June 29th
July 6th
July 11th
July 13th
July 18th
July 20th
August 22nd
August 24th
August 29th
August 31st
September 5th
Oakley:
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
June 2nd
June 16th
July 14th
July 28th
August 4th
August 25th
September 1st
Cost: $15 per participant
June 27th @ Peoa Arena
Check-In @ 4:00 PM
Test @ 4:15 PM
Show starts @ 5:00 PM
Register on Zsuite by June 25th @ 5:00 PM
July 18th @ Coalville Arena
Check-In @ 4:00 PM
Test @ 4:15 PM
Show starts @ 5:00 PM
Register on Zsuite by June 25th @ 5:00 PM
Region Show
More info coming soon…
Cost: $15 per participant
- June 11th Show (Saturday Morning Show)
- Two-Handed &In-Hand check-in, 7:00-7:30 a.m.
- Show starts at 8:00 a.m.
- Western check-in 8:00-8:30 a.m.
- Pledges at 8:45 a.m.
- Test at 9:00 a.m.
- Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 9 by 5:00 p.m. No late registrations will be accepted.
- July 9th Show (Saturday Morning Show)
- Two-Handed &In-Hand check-in, 7:00-7:30 a.m.
- Show starts at 8:00 a.m.
- Western check-in 8:00-8:30 a.m.
- Pledges at 8:45 a.m.
- Test at 9:00 a.m.
- Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 7 by 5:00 p.m. No late registrations will be accepted.
Cost: $30 for all 10 week
Registration: Zsuites
Location: Morgan County Fairgrounds
June 7th – Judged Events
June 14th – Speed Events
June 21st- Judged Events
June 28th- Speed Event
July 5th- Judged Events
July 12- Speed Events
July 19th- Judged Events
July 26th- Judged Events
August 9th- Speed Events
August 16th- Fun Show