Horse project

Clackamas County 4-H has a large and thriving Horse club program.

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

Dec 10

4-H Ranch Horse Cow Clinic

Canby, OR

Jan 20

4-H Ranch Horse Cow Clinic

12:00 am - 11:59 pm Canby, OR

Jan 27

Clackamas County 4-H Horse Bowl Contest

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

Jan 27

4-H Animal Science Communications Contest

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Canby, OR

Horse Prefair: April 20, 2024

Gaming Prefair: May 18, 2024

Horse Fair: July 22-28, 2024

Photo: Wendy Hein (Cropped from original)

Project resources

Horse Advisory Documents: Clackamas County 4-H Horse Advisory minutes, treasurer reports, etc.
Horse project rules: Members, parents, and leaders involved in the 4-H Horse project need to be familiar with these important Clackamas County rules.
4-H Horse Events Calendar: Upcoming events for the 4-H program year
Horse Show Bio-security: Video (12.3 min.) Horse show bio security information and tips

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
Animal Science Communications Contest: Flier for the 2024 Animal Science Communications Contest
Horse Bowl: Flier for 2024 Horse Bowl Contest
Horse Judging and Hippology Contests: flier for the 2023 Horse Judging and Hippology Contests

Member Opportunities

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 5.
I Did It Myself award: 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 pre-fair materials

2023 Horse ID Form: Submit this form for each project horse you intend to show at 4-H Horse Fair or Prefair. Due April 3.
Horse Pre-Fair Patterns for Intermediates: Patterns for: Showmanship In-Hand Trail Walk/Trot Trail Lope/Canter Trail Hunt/Saddle Seat Hunt/Saddle Seat Walk/Trot Western Western Walk/Trot
Horse Pre-Fair Patterns for Juniors: Patterns for: Showmanship In-Hand Trail Walk/Trot Trail Lope/Canter Trail Hunt/Saddle Seat Hunt/Saddle Seat Walk/Trot Western Western Walk/Trot
Horse Pre-Fair Patterns for Seniors: Patterns for: Showmanship In-Hand Trail Walk/Trot Trail Lope/Canter Trail Hunt/Saddle Seat Hunt/Saddle Seat Walk/Trot Western Western Walk/Trot
Horse Pre-Fair Schedule - Intermediates: 2023 Pre-Fair Schedule - Intermediates
Horse Pre-Fair Schedule - Juniors: 2023 Horse Pre-Fair Schedule - Juniors
Horse Pre-Fair Schedule - Seniors: 2023 Horse Pre-Fair Schedule - Seniors
Horse Pre-Fair Volunteer Sign-Up: Please sign up to volunteer at Horse Pre-Fair!
Horse project rules: Members, parents, and leaders involved in the 4-H Horse project need to be familiar with these important Clackamas County rules.

Horse Fair Information

2023 4-H Horse Fair Book: Complete list of classes for Clackamas County 4-H Horse Fair 2023.
Horse Fair Stall Card: Stall Cards are needed for each horse at Clackamas County 4-H Horse Fair.
County Fair Links: This is where you'll find the required Animal Forms as well as other online links for 2023 4-H Fairs.
Horse project rules: Members, parents, and leaders involved in the 4-H Horse project need to be familiar with these important Clackamas County rules.
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.
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.
2023 Horse ID Form: Submit this form for each project horse you intend to show at 4-H Horse Fair or Prefair. Due April 3.
2023 4-H Fair Entry Instructions: Guide to 2023 Clackamas County 4-H Youth Fair entry for leaders, families, and members.
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.

Photo: Betsy Hartley

Additional Resources

Learn more about Horses.

View Extension horse resources

OSU Extension Service

Clackamas County 4-H

Horse project

Upcoming Events

4-H Ranch Horse Cow Clinic

4-H Ranch Horse Cow Clinic

Clackamas County 4-H Horse Bowl Contest

4-H Animal Science Communications Contest

Project resources

Knowledge contests

Member Opportunities

Horse pre-fair materials

Horse Fair Information

Additional Resources

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