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4-H

Horse Advancement

Phase 2

Record Book

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Name Age (as of Jan. 1)

Club

Leader

Year in 4-H

Year in this project Grade

Member Signature

Parent Signature

Leader Si

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OBJECTIVES:

1. To appreciate and understand horses.

2. To learn how to select a good horse.

3. To learn to feed and care for horses.

4. To learn to train, ride and handle a horse.

5. To appreciate horseback riding as a healthy, wholesome form of recreation.

6. To develop skill in horsemanship.

You may not reach all of these objectives in your first year. For example,

understanding horses comes with continued appreciation with them. You may

start your project with any age of horse. You will still want to learn as much as

possible about horses.

These requirements have been set forth to help you reach this goal.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Care for, feed and keep records on a horse. This may be a stock horse, pony,

or gaited pleasure horse. A light horse of any breed or age is eligible.

2. Complete the 12 skills for 4-H Advancement Program Phase 2, Intermediate

Horseman.

3. Give a demonstration or illustrated talk using skill(s) you have learned in this

project.

4. Show your horse or pony under saddle or at halter at a local show, county

show or fair.

Place a picture of your

horse here.

4-H Horse Project ID Sheet

Please complete this 4-H Horse Project ID Sheet for each project horse

4-H Member Name___________________________________________ Birthdate______________

Address____________________________________________________ Phone ________________

4-H Club____________________________________________________

The horse that I will use for my Horse Project this year is:

Name of horse ______________________________________________ Age _____________

Breed _____________________________________________________ Color ____________

Circle one: Mare Gelding Stallion (under 1 year of age only)

Registry name and number (if registered): _______________________________________________

Have you used this horse before for a 4-H project? Yes No

Have you won a breed award with this horse? Yes No

Will you share this project horse with another family or 4-H member? Yes No

Pony Permanent Record Height __________

I am enrolled in the Horse Project level ________ Additional projects with this horse: ______________

Do you plan to have additional horses in this project year? Yes No

If you have additional horses you must complete a Horse Project ID Sheet for each horse.

Please complete the diagram below or staple a current photograph which clearly shows the

entire body of the horse. (Not just a head shot) More than one photo may be needed.

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Permanent Individual Animal Record

Complete one of these forms for each Project Animal. This permanent record

can be added to each subsequent year, thus eliminating additional writing.

Animal’s name

Registration number

Sex

Breed

Birthdate

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Sire

Dam

Health Record

Record all health management practices and/or treatments given to this project animal. It should

include any vaccinations, treatment of diseases, de-worming, etc.

Date

(MM/DD/YY)

Condition/Problem Treatment Given

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Expense Record

New members should start their records as soon as they purchase their animal

or enroll in the project, whichever occurs first. Members re-enrolling should start

their new records the day after last year’s project was completed. Record

expenses as they occur. List the amount of each purchase in one of the last four

columns of the following table.

Date Description Feed Animals Equipment Misc.

Expenses

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Total Expenses

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Add all cate

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Income Record

If applicable, list all animals, equipment, feed or other items sold during this

project year.

Date Description Feed Animals Equipment Misc.

Income

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Total Income

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Add all cate

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Profit or Loss

Total Income

Minus Total Expenses

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Equals Project Profit or (Loss)

If negative, place amount in parenthesis

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PHASE 2: THE INTERMEDIATE HORSEMAN

This is the second step in the 4-H Horse Advancement program. When you have

completed these 12 skills, the horsemanship tests you are ready to be a 4-H

Intermediate Horseman. As a 4-H Intermediate Horseman you may go on trail

rides with your horse club and take part in games, activities, and contests as

approved by your club leader.

Date Completed Approved By

1. Spell and define the following horse

terms: filly, mare, sire, dam,

conformation and hand.

____________

2. Spell and tell where the following

unsoundnesses are located: ring bone,

curb, thorough pin, splint, side bone,

and hernia.

____________

3. Name and spell the parts of your

horse’s feet and legs: sole, frog, wall,

gaskin, stifle and cannon.

____________

4. Demonstrate how to properly pick up a

horse’s front and rear feet; also clean

the hoof.

____________

5. Demonstrate how to properly back your

horse from the ground.

____________

6. Riding

a. Know and use properly the basic

aids required for riding at the

following gaits:

(1) Walk

(2) Trot

(3) Lope

b. Use correct leads while circling both

directions at a lope. Rider may drop

to a trot between changes of leads

when changing the direction of

circle.

c. Demonstrate a stop from the walk,

trot, and lope.

d. Back your horse a few steps in a

straight line.

7. Feeding: Know how many pounds of

hay and grain your horse will require to

meet his nutrient requirements. This

will depend upon the age and weight of

your horse as well as the amount of

work he is doing.

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Date Completed Approved By

8. Equipment:

a. Study the types of bits and

hackamores and identify at least

three types - describe differences.

b. Know and use properly the

common horseman’s knots:

bowline, clove hitch, and hitching

tie.

c. Give a club demonstration of the

cleaning of equipment and

inspection of the common wear

locations.

____________

9. Personal Dress and Gear:

a. A true horsemen or horsewomen

dress neatly in well-fitted clothes

and riding gear that compliment the

rider and the horse. Each member

should become conscious of his or

her appearance and dress

appropriately. Be practical and neat.

b. Learn the different types of personal

gear, proper use, and, above all,

how to use appropriate riding gear.

Use only those that are necessary

for that type of riding done.

____________

10. Know at least four light horse breeds

and the purposes for which they were

developed.

____________

11. Name two persons who have helped

you learn more about horses.

____________

12. Any optional skill or knowledge

required by your 4-H leader.

____________

_____________________________________________________Age________

(Name of 4-H Member)

has satisfactorily learned all of the above skills and is now a qualified 4-H Junior

Horseman.

_________________________________

(Leader)

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