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4-H Horseless Horse Project
The horseless horse program is designed for 4-H members interested in learning about horses but that do not own or lease their own. All four units focus on life skill learning and can be easily transferred to the horse project, should a member purchase a horse.
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Unit 1---Making Horse Sense
Learning Experiences
- Learn basic coat colors, breeds and anatomy
- Explore horse behaviors
- Understand grooming and safety concerns
Unit 2---Hooves, Health & Horsemanship
Learning Experiences
- Learn about horse conformation and movement
- Study horse health, unsoundness and blemishes
- Discuss tack and training aids
- Explore the realities of horse ownership
Unit 3---Breaking Ground
Learning Experiences
- Understand horse teeth and feeding requirements
- Discover horse health issues.
- Learn about horse judging, riding aids and basic equitation
- Develop leadership skills while helping others.
Unit 4---Brushing Up On Horses
Learning Experiences
- Understand parasites, the digestive tract and how to balance rations
- Discuss horse reproduction
- Learn about advanced movements and showmanship
- Understand basic equine, pasture and housing management skills
- Explore ethics related to the horse industry
Step 4:
The items listed below are your project record requirements. Select each in turn to access a Word Document. Once you have your document, please save it to your hard drive or other media before entering information.
- Colorado 4-H Horseless Horse Tip Sheet
- 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects
- Colorado 4-H Horseless Horse Curriculum
Colorado State Fair and Local County Fair Exhibit Requirements:
All exhibits will consist of the following:
- The Horseless Horse Unit Manual completed and e-record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.
- A display board illustrating a topic investigated during the project year. The standardized display board size is 4' x 3' with sides that do not overlap, is to be used for 4-H projects.
Additional Information:
- Colorado 4-H Horseless Horse Judging Sheet
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