Horse
Welcome to the Ohio 4-H Horse program area. You will find information on events, resources and acknowledgements for horses.
Information for the REINS Volunteer Program (application and recommendation forms) may be found on the resources page.
Information for the 2009 Judges (contacts and evaluations) may be found on the resources page.
Parade of Counties at 2010 OSF!!!
There will be a parade of counties on Wednesday, July 28 in the Coliseum at approximately 5:45 pm; immediately following the horse judging and skillathon awards. All counties with 4-H/FFA horse participants are encouraged to make banners, signs, dress-up, etc. to show support for their county. Clubs within the same county are encouraged to collaborate with each other to develop a theme. The parade of counties is designed to highlight Ohio’s youth involved in 4-H/FFA horse activities regardless of discipline. This is a NEW EVENT, please pass this information along to anyone who might be interested in participating. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Kim Cole at 614-292-2625 or Masa Alman at 614-688-8109.
State Fair Horse Judging & Skillathon Awards
2010 OSF horse judging contest awards will take place on Wednesday July 28, in the Coliseum following the conclusion of the contest. Horse skillathon awards will be given out immediately following the OSF horse judging awards.
Ohio 4-H Protective Headgear Rule
All youth age 19 and under, participating in any 4-H equestrian activity, are required to wear properly fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards with the chin harness securely fastened at all times while riding or driving an equine.
It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian of the youth participant, to make sure that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders are not responsible for checking headgear worn for such compliance.
The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders make no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, about any protective headgear, and cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear, as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries in equestrian activities.
The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, Show Committees, Officials, Extension Personnel and Volunteer Leaders may, at his/her discretion, check a participant’s protective headgear for proper standards. If the youth is found to be wearing unapproved, defective, or improperly fitted headgear, he/she will not be permitted to participate in riding or driving activities until proper headgear is acquired.”
Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows (4-H 179), pages 12-13, #28
