Horse Contests

Horse contests are designed to provide an opportunity for 4-H youth to showcase the knowledge and skills they have gained through participation in the horse 4-H program. 



In order to better prepare for the State Contest (Horse and Livestock Symposium) youth are encouraged to participate in the County Contest.


Hippology
Hippology is a competition where youth showcase their knowledge and understanding of total equine science and husbandry in a friendly but competitive setting where youth participate in judging, an examination, station identification, and team presentations. 

 County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (Horse & Livestock Symposium): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Western Roundup): Grades 9 - 12

Click HERE for rules. 

Study Resources: Coming soon!

County Contest: More information coming soon!


Horse BowlHorse Bowl is a quiz bowl type competition where youth demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. 

County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (Horse & Livestock Symposium): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Western Roundup): Grades 9 - 12

Click HERE for rules. 

Study Resources: Coming soon! 

County Contest: More information coming soon! 

Horse Judging

The Horse Judging contest provides an opportunity for youth to demonstrate deductive reasoning and public speaking skills as they evaluate quality horses and explain their decisions. This competitive contest allows youth to learn and grow in a setting where friendliness and fairness prevail.

County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (Horse & Livestock Symposium): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Western Roundup): Grades 9 - 12

Click HERE for rules. 

Study Resources: Coming soon! 

County Contest: More information coming soon! 

 

Horse Demonstrations
The Horse Demonstration contest provides an opportunity for youth  to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter while improving their public speaking skills. This is a competitive contest where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. It is an educational experience for participants and spectators, and showcases a variety of skills.


County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (Horse & Livestock Symposium): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Western Roundup): Grades 9 - 12

Click HERE for rules. 

Study Resources: Coming soon! 
          
County Contest: More information coming soon! 

Horse Public Speaking

The Horse Public Speaking contest provides an opportunity for youth  to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter while improving their public speaking skills. This is a competitive contest where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. It is an educational experience for participants and spectators, and showcases a variety of skills.

County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (Horse & Livestock Symposium): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Western Roundup): Grades 9 - 12

Click HERE for rules. 

Study Resources: Coming soon! 
          
County Contest: More information coming soon! 

Horse Favorite Foods

The Ag Favorite Foods Contest is an opportunity for youth to combine Agriculture and Cooking 4-H projects. Youth participants study various horse or livestock feeds, or livestock products, and prepare a presentation explaining why they chose that feed, its history or uses, production, and its nutritional benefits. 

County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
There is no State or National Contest for this event. 


Rules: Coming Soon!

Study Resources: Coming soon! 
          
County Contest: More information coming soon! 
Agriscience Triathlon
The 
Agriscience project is the bridge between our traditional agriculture and animal science programs and the fast growing STEM project areas. Learn and compete using the applicable use of robots and math, drones, and the life sciences in agriculture.

County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (Horse & Livestock Symposium): Grades 3 - 12
No National Contest Opportunities 

Rules: Coming soon!

Study Resources: Coming soon!

County Contest: More information coming soon!
Envirothon
The Envirothon contest is an opportunity for youth to combine their knowledge of outdoor skills and education with science. 
Youth compete on teams and participate in a variety of stations including water science, soil quality, etc.

County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (Envirothon): Grades 7 - 12
National Contest Opportunities: Grades 9 - 12

Rules: Coming soon!

Study Resources: Coming soon!

County Contest: More information coming soon!



Youth Age Divisions: 

Utah 4-H Age Divisions are based on a child’s school grade.

  • *Cloverbud 4-H Members Kindergarten through 2nd Grade 
  • *Junior 4-H Members 3rd through 5th Grade
  • Intermediate 4-H Members 6th through 8th Grade
  • Senior 4-H Members 9th through 12th Grade 

Youth who are homeschooled will follow the Utah State Board of Education criteria for grade placement based on age and should enroll in the grade based upon the USBE criteria for their age as of September 1, 2020. 

  • *Cloverbud 4-H Members Ages 5 through 7
  • *Junior 4-H Members Ages 8 through 10 
  • Intermediate 4-H Members Ages 11through 13
  • Senior 4-H Members Ages 14 through 18

*Youth MUST be age 8 AND in 3rd grade to participate in large animal, shooting sports, and ATV projects and activities. Youth turning 8 AND in 3rd grade may participate after their 8th birthday during the 4-H year. Please note that youth must turn 8 by the ownership deadline (100 days prior to the show for cattle, 60 days prior to the show for sheep, goats, and hogs) to participate in the horse and livestock program.
 


Need a reminder? 

Sign up for the Utah County 4-H Horse Program text remind
system by texting "@4huthorse" to 224-207-8560.