For over 100 years, 4-H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving youth an opportunity to express who they are while developing passions and learning lifelong skills. “4-H’ers,” as participants are known, dedicate a year of their time to project-based learning, devoting hours each week to their chosen project.
Horsemanship provides an avenue for unique learning in 4-H, encouraging members to focus on personal development qualities such as responsibility, leadership, and communication alongside equine skills on the ground and in the saddle. 4-H’ers can ride and train horses through the horse project, study equine science in a “horseless horse” project, and compete in their chosen event or discipline at the local, state, and national level.
The Four H’s
Founded in 1902 in Clark County, Ohio, 4-H is…
