Horse Program
English Horse
The Utah 4-H Equine English Program helps youth discover and learn the fundamentals of English riding.
Youth riders will learn the proper balance and timing that comes with English riding, including:
- Equitation
- Hunt Seat
County and State Horse Shows offer opportunities for youth to exhibit what they learned!
Check out the 4-H Horse Rule Book to learn more about the details of each English event.
Information and Resources
Upcoming Events
State Eventing Show - June 12, 2023
**Early bird registration closes June 5th @ midnight.
After June 5th, a $10 fee will be added.
Registration will be closed June 10th at midnight.
- Golden Spike Event Center | Ogden, UT
- Premium Book (coming soon)
- Open Enrollment (no need to qualify)
- Events Include: Test, Dressage, Stadium Jumping, Cross Country
- Cross Country Maps
8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Grounds open for schooling
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Stadium Jumping Schooling Rounds ($5 per round, times assigned based on jump height low to high)
**All courses closed at 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Check-in
1:00 p.m. – Exhibitor meeting directly followed by written test
1:45 p.m. – Gate call for Dressage, to be directly followed by Stadium jumping, to be followed by Cross Country
**Order of go assigned based on jump height high to low
State English Hunter Jumper Show — September 20, 2023
- Events include: Written Test, Hunt Seat Equitation Not-to-Jump, Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences, and Hunter Hack
- We will also have an Open Hunter Jumper course (open to youth and adults as a fundraiser)
- Youth may participate in the Utah 4-H Horse Portfolio Contest
State Hunter Show - September 23, 2023
- Wasatch Event Complex | Heber, UT
- Open Enrollment (no need to qualify)
- Events Include: Test, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences, Hunter Hack
- This event is in conjunction with the Utah 4-H Western Show. We are excited for youth to showcase their skills and demonstrate the incredible opportunity that the English Program is!
English Horse Council
President: Kim Johnson
Vice President: Lacy Bizos
Secretary: Ruth Bebee
Technical Adviser: Krista Horting
Youth Development Specialist: Jessie Hadfield
Rules and Bylaws
* Contact your local county office for county level bylaws and rules.
Scoresheets and Show Results
Scoresheets
Dressage Tests
EVEN Years:
Groundpole - USEF 2022 Starter Test - canter not allowed*
Cross-bar - USEF 2022 Starter Test - canter optional*
Introductory - USEF 2022 Beginner Novice Test A
Beginner Novice - USEF 2022 Beginner Novice Test A
Novice - USEF 2022 Novice Test A
Training - USEF 2022 Training Test A
Preliminary - USEF 2022 Prelim Test A
ODD Years:
Groundpole - USEF 2022 Starter Test - canter not allowed*
Cross-bar - USEF 2022 Starter Test - canter optional*
Introductory - USEF 2022 Beginner Novice Test B
Beginner Novice - USEF 2022 Beginner Novice Test B
Novice - USEF 2022 Novice Test B
Training - USEF 2022 Training Test B
Preliminary - USEF 2022 Prelim Test B
*Groundpole required & Cross-bar optional: rising trot on correct diagonal where instructed to canter
Questions? Contact jessie.hadfield@usu.edu
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