NC 4-H Horse Program
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Monthly Newsletters
New 4-H Horse Program Opportunity ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
2021 Program Dates
VIRTUAL HORSEBOWL CHALLENGE
March 13th
HIPPOLOGY CONTEST
March 27th
REGIONAL QUALIFYING HORSE SHOWS
EAST l April 30th – May 2nd l Williamston
WEST l May 1st – May 2nd l Arden NC
SOUTH l May 14th – May 16th l Williamston NC
NORTH l May 21st – May 23rd l Raleigh, NC
REGISTRATION INFORMATION and PACKETS
NASH COUNTY 4-H
2021 CONTRACT for Eligibility Card
2021 Virtual Horsebowl Challenge
Saturday, March 13th
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, and the inability of districts to host qualifying events, the 2021 NC 4-H Horsebowl Contest will not be held in person. However, we are pleased to announce that we will be offering a Virtual Horsebowl Challenge! The details for this event are outlined here. The Horse Bowl Contest is designed to offer an opportunity for youths interested in horses to display the knowledge they have gained in a competitive and friendly atmosphere. Additionally, it is designed to encourage youths and leaders to study and obtain a more thorough and complete knowledge of horses and related subject matter. Youths will gain confidence in their horse knowledge and be rewarded and recognized for their achievements. Local club, county, or inter-county competition is encouraged whenever feasible. Finally, the Horse Bowl Contest is designed to always provide an enjoyable educational experience for participants and spectators.
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, and the inability of districts to host qualifying events, the 2021 NC 4-H Horsebowl Contest will not be held in person. However, we are pleased to announce that we will be offering a Virtual Horsebowl Challenge on March 13th. The details for this event are outlined below.
- Junior Rookie (youth ages 8-13 that have never competed in a Horsebowl Contest on the District or State level)
- Junior (youth ages 8-13)
- Senior Rookie (youth ages 14-18 that have never competed in a Horsebowl Contest on the District or State level)
- Senior (youth ages 14-18 that have not competed in national-level horsebowl contests)
Read More about Horsebowl Challenge
2021 Hippology Contest
Saturday, March 27th
2021 Horse Judging Contest
Saturday, April 10th
The 2021 NC State 4-H Horse Judging Contest will be held April 10th. Depending on The Horse Judging Contest is designed to teach participants good conformation (structural correctness, balance, and muscling), breed character, and performance ideals in different breeds of horses. Additionally, the Horse Judging contest will teach participants how to evaluate horses based on knowledge and fact, make a decision, and defend it. The Contest will teach participants horsemanship terms that can be used in a logical, systematic way to defend placings and will help participants gain confidence in their ability and use of the English language by giving oral reasons to a judge while learning to speak clearly, decisively, and convincingly through the use of oral reasons. Depending on COVID restrictions, this event may be held in person at St. Andrews. If restrictions are in place that prohibit an in-person event, the contest will be moved to an online format and will take place on this same day. Contestants will give oral reasons via Zoom.
2021 Horse Eligibility Card Procedure
Blank eligibility cards will no longer be available. Please follow the below steps to request an eligibility card for any 4-H’er wishing to show a project animal at the NC 4-H State Horse Show.
Any 4-H’er (or parent) wishing to exhibit a project animal at the NC 4-H State Horse Show must submit an Eligibility Card Request Form. This is a form to be completed online that will ask for the same information that is generally on an eligibility card (horse and rider info, division, etc.) and will not require any signatures yet.
Youth need to be sure to have all paperwork (including eligibility cards) completed in time to meet entry deadlines for their selected qualifying show. Read More about Eligibility Card Procedure
2021 NC 4-H Regional Qualifying Horse Shows
March 13th, March 27th
VIRTUAL HORSEBOWL CHALLENGE
March 13th
HIPPOLOGY CONTEST
March 27th
REGIONAL QUALIFYING HORSE SHOWS
EAST l April 30th – May 2nd l Williamston
WEST l May 1st – May 2nd l Arden NC
SOUTH l May 14th – May 16th l Williamston NC
NORTH l May 21st – May 23rd l Raleigh NC
The Horse Judging Contest is designed to teach participants good conformation (structural correctness, balance, and muscling), breed character, and performance ideals in different breeds of horses. Additionally, the Horse Judging contest will teach participants how to evaluate horses based on knowledge and fact, make a decision, and defend it. The Contest will teach participants horsemanship terms that can be used in a logical, systematic way to defend placings and will help participants gain confidence in their ability and use of the English language by giving oral reasons to a judge while learning to speak clearly, decisively, and convincingly through the use of oral reasons. Depending on COVID restrictions, this event may be held in person at St. Andrews. If restrictions are in place that prohibit an in-person event, the contest will be moved to an online format and will take place on this same day. Contestants will give oral reasons via Zoom.
Read More about Qualifying Horse Shows
2021 NC 4-H-Horse Program RULES and REGULATIONS
NASH COUNTY 4-H 2021 CONTRACT for Eligibility Card
NORTH CAROLINA 4-H Horse Program ELIGIBILITY CARD Instructions