Utah 4-H Horse and Livestock Program Training
This brand new, project focused training, is put on by the Utah 4-H Western Horse Council and the Utah 4-H State Support Team, along with the support and expertise of local horse experts and county 4-H faculty and staff.
When: March 27–29, 2025
*tentative schedule, updates coming shortly
Where: Spanish Fork Fairgrounds,
Who is Invited: All adults and youth 8 – 18 involved in horse and livestock programs! Junior aged youth (3rd – 5th grade) must be accompanied by a registered adult.
What Will We Learn: Join us to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for successful fundraising, effective club management, youth recruitment, and contest preparation. Some key workshops will include program updates, rank advancements, import policies and procedures, and more!
Registration
- Registration is open now and will close March 19th at 5:00 p.m.
- Registration for Volunteers and 4-H Members
- Registration for Guests of Utah 4-H
As part of registration, you can purchase additional materials and pre-order horse and livestock materials educational materials for the 2024 show season. If you have questions about these options, please reach out to brady.adams@usu.edu or jessie.hadfield@usu.edu.
Tentative Schedule
Thursday
8:30 – 1:00 p.m. – Faculty and Staff Training1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Registration table open
2:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Workshop Rotations for Horse Judges & Scribes, Horse and Livestock Program Volunteers, and Horse and Livestock Youth
6:00 p.m. – Horse Council Dinner
7:00 p.m. – Working Equitation Clinic with Aurora Quinn
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Workshop Rotations for Horse Judges & Scribes, Horse and Livestock Program Volunteers, and Horse and Livestock Youth
6:00 p.m. – Share Fair *open to the public* open house to showcase the variety of horse and livestock programs areas, contests, and opportunities.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Horse Judging Practicum, Leader workshops, and the Northern Region State Qualifying Contests Utah 4-H Horse Skill-a-thon, and livestock workshops3:00 p.m. – Closing Session and Awards Banquet
Tracks
The Utah 4-H Horse Program Training is the one-stop-shop for all things horse program related. Brand new this year, we'll be adding a Livestock Program track for volunteers and youth involved in small and large livestock projects!
Youth and Volunteers $40 | Judges Track $55 | Skill-a-thon ONLY $20
Livestock Tracks
- Opportunities within the livestock industry
- Portfolios, Scholarships, and Fundraising
- Rank Advancements
- Club Meetings
Horse Program
- Over view of the western horse program rule changes and events for 2025-2026
- Fundraising and marketing policies
- Portfolios
- Rank Advancements
- Running Successful Clubs
- HPA Legislature and Horse Show Reporting Protocol
Horse Judges
- For anyone interested in judging horse shows at the county and state level.
- Score sheets
- Scribing
- Evaluating the new classes
- Certification for the Horse Judges List
Horse Skill-a-thon (open to anyone but serves as the northern region qualifiers for individuals interested in attending State Contests in June)
More information on https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/programs/horse/horse-program-training