Horse project

Clackamas County 4-H has a large and thriving Horse club program with nearly 200 members.

Helmets: Our county requires that youth wear a helmet at all times when riding, driving, and working on the ground with or around horses. Adults also must wear a helmet if they are riding at a 4-H educational event (ex: club trail ride).

Upcoming Events for Horse Members

May 12

All 4-H Fair Information Meeting

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDT Online

May 13

May 2026 Horse Advisory Meeting

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oregon City, OR

May 16

4-H Western Gaming Pre-Fair

7:00 am - 5:00 pm Canby, OR

May 23

4-H Ranch and Western Horsemanship Clinic with JR Robles

8:00 am - 4:00 pm North Plains, OR

Upcoming Dates:

April 18, 2026: Horse Prefair

May 16, 2026: Western Gaming Prefair

July 6-12, 2026: Horse Fair at the Clackamas County Fair and Event Center

Photo: Wendy Hein (Cropped from original)

Project resources

Clackamas County 4-H Horse Handbook: The July 2024 draft of the Clackamas County 4-H Horse Handbook - your resource for participation rules, requirements, opportunities, and more!
4-H Horse Events Calendar (24-25): Upcoming events for the 4-H program year
Horse Event Coordinators: List of who to contact for information about Horse events.
Horse Advisory Documents: Clackamas County 4-H Horse Advisory minutes, treasurer reports, etc.
Horse Show Bio-security: Video (12.3 min.) Horse show bio security information and tips

Horse pre-fair materials

2026 Horse ID Form: Submit this form for each project horse you intend to show at 4-H Horse Fair or Prefair. Due April 1.
2026 Prefair Registration: Complete this form to register for Prefair. $20 entry fee. Due April 1.
2026 Western Gaming Prefair Entry: Complete this online form to sign up for Gaming Prefair. $20 entry fee. Due April 1.
Horse Pre-Fair Patterns 2026: Patterns for Horse Pre-Fair, April 18, 2026.

Member Opportunities

Back to Basics and Trail Clinic Information Sheet: Print and share this information with your club. Registration ends February 8!
Haney Scholarship: This award is open to members of the Clackamas County 4-H Horse program that are graduating high school this year and are planning to attend any accredited two or four year program. The application process is simple and is DUE JUNE 2.
I Did It Myself Application: Online Form due each year by April 1
I Did It Myself Award Criteria: Due April 1 each year. An award for 4-Hers who have raised and trained their own horse.
Triple Crown Award: The 4-H Horse project is about more than just riding. Learn how you can earn recognition for record keeping and knowledge contests.

Horse Fair Information

Clackamas County 4-H Horse Handbook: The July 2024 draft of the Clackamas County 4-H Horse Handbook - your resource for participation rules, requirements, opportunities, and more!
Horse Fair Stall Card: Stall Cards are needed for each horse at Clackamas County 4-H Horse Fair.
Horse Fair Gate Sheets: Gate sheets for each class
Junior Superintendent Application: Fill out this form to apply. Applications are due by April 1.
Horse Fair Patterns: Patterns for 2025 Horse Fair
Horse Fair Fun Events - All ages welcome!: Join us for these fun events held during Horse Fair! Organized by the Junior Horse Advisory
Horse Fair Orientation Packet: Packet of information shared at the June 30 informational meeting
2025 Horse Fair maps: DRAFT 6/30/25 - camping and stall maps
Horse Fair Emergency Procedures: Emergency plans for accidents, severe weather, and more
Horse Event Coordinators: List of who to contact for information about Horse events.
2025 Clackamas County Horse Fair Camping Space & Stall Request Form: DUE by 11:59 pm on Friday, June27, 2025. Payment for camping (check written out to CCFEC) due in person at the Horse Fair Information Meeting on June 30.
Junior Superintendent Position Description: Read this before applying! Junior Superintendents are a valuable part of our fair management team. They have duties to perform before, during, and after fair.
2026 Horse ID Form: Submit this form for each project horse you intend to show at 4-H Horse Fair or Prefair. Due April 1.
Clackamas County 4-H Horse Record Check Sheet: Please fill out this and include it inside the front cover of your Record Book to ensure your Records are reviewed FOR HORSE FAIR QUALIFICATION ONLY.
4-H Horse Fair Records Instructions and Advancement Grid: Please use this guide to help you prepare your 4-H Record Book. Record Books are required to participate in the Clackamas County 4-H Horse fair.

Knowledge contests

Opportunities for members to improve their horse knowledge and communication skills.

Qualifying for Horse events at Spring Classic: Qualifying for Horse events at Spring Classic

Photo: Betsy Hartley

Additional Resources

Learn more about Horses.

View Extension horse resources

Oregon 4-H Horse Resources

Statewide Horse Resources

View State Horse Resources

OSU Extension Service

Clackamas County 4-H