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

Oct 11

October 2023 Horse Advisory Meeting

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

Oct 21

Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sales

8:00 am - 1:30 pm Canby, OR

Nov 8

November 2023 Horse Advisory Meeting

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

Horse Fair Entries Due June 5: Members must enter and pay in ShoWorks, submit the Horse Fair Information Form, and turn in a Record Book at the Extension Office.

Horse Fair: July 18-23

July 18 8am Set up/Move in/Ranch horse meeting at 6pm
July 19 8am Ranch Horse/6pm ALL exhibitors meeting
July 20 8am Showmanship/Dressage/Saddle Seat/Sr. Trail
July 21 8am Hunt Seat/Jumping/Int. Trail/Bareback
July 22 8am Western/Driving/Jr. Trail/Ground training
July 23 7am Tack Check/ 8am Western Gaming/Move out

Photo: Wendy Hein (Cropped from original)

Horse Fair Information

2023 4-H Horse Fair Book (in English): Complete list of classes for Clackamas County 4-H Horse Fair 2023.
Horse Fair Stall Card (in English): Stall Cards are needed for each horse at Clackamas County 4-H Horse Fair.
County Fair Links (in English): This is where you'll find the required Animal Forms as well as other online links for 2023 4-H Fairs.
Horse project rules (in English): 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 (in English): 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 (in English): 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 (in English): 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 (in English): Guide to 2023 Clackamas County 4-H Youth Fair entry for leaders, families, and members.
Junior Superintendent Position Description (in English): 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.

Project resources

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

Member Opportunities

4-H Horse Jump Clinic Flier (in English): March 5, 2023 and May 28, 2023 held at 19548 S Lyons Rd, Oregon City $50/rider Pre-registration due 2 days before each clinic Contact Mikenna Spencer at [email protected] or 503-290-9807
4-H Ranch Horse Clinics (in English): Upcoming clinics to practice Ranch Horse skills before fair. Requirements for entering Ranch Horse classes at Horse Fair are on the flier.
Haney Scholarship (in English): 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 (in English): Due April 1 each year. An award for 4-Hers who have raised and trained their own horse.
Triple Crown Award (in English): The 4-H Horse project is about more than just riding. Learn how you can earn recognition for record keeping and knowledge contests.

Knowledge contests

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

Qualifying for Horse events at Spring Classic (in English): Qualifying for Horse events at Spring Classic
Horse Judging & Hippology Contest (in English): In Horse Judging, you get to judge classes of horses and present your reasons for your placing. Hippology combines judging classes (but not the reasons) and horse knowledge tests. The contests overlap on Sunday, December 4 and will be held in person. If you have questions, contact Staci Farrell at 503-929-4627.

Horse pre-fair materials

2023 Horse ID Form (in English): 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 (in English): 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 (in English): 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 (in English): 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 (in English): 2023 Pre-Fair Schedule - Intermediates
Horse Pre-Fair Schedule - Juniors (in English): 2023 Horse Pre-Fair Schedule - Juniors
Horse Pre-Fair Schedule - Seniors (in English): 2023 Horse Pre-Fair Schedule - Seniors
Horse Pre-Fair Volunteer Sign-Up (in English): Please sign up to volunteer at Horse Pre-Fair!
Horse project rules (in English): Members, parents, and leaders involved in the 4-H Horse project need to be familiar with these important Clackamas County rules.

Photo: Betsy Hartley

Additional Resources

Learn more about Horses.

View Extension horse resources

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Clackamas County 4-H