Horse Quiz Bowl
Contact:
Dr. Jeff Howard, Associate State Leader - 4-H
jhoward@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-6533
This activity helps 4-H’ers increase their knowledge of horses and the Texas 4-H Horse Program. Clubs can use this “game show” activity as an effective and fun teaching method any time during the year, even when inclement weather or limited resources prohibit riding or other outdoor activities. 4-H members who do not own a horse can participate. Counties and districts schedule their Horse Bowls at various times throughout the year. State 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams advance to national competition. Refer to the “4-H Quiz Bowl Guide” and “Horse Quiz Bowl Supplement” for official references.
Horse Educational Presentation & Public Speaking Events
Contact:
Dr. Brett Scott, Extension Horse Specialist
bdscott@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-1562
State competition for senior teams is held during Texas 4-H Roundup. Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championship is held in early August. Eligible 4-H members include the 1st and 2nd place demonstration teams and individuals from Texas 4-H Roundup. Western National 4-H Horse Classic is held in Denver, Colorado in January. Eligible 4-H members include the 1st place team and 1st place individual from Texas 4-H Roundup.
Horse Judging Clinics/Camps
Contact:
Clay Cavinder, Assistant Professor
cac@tamu.edu 979-845-1562
Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the TAMU Animal Science Department host and teach judging workshops on the Texas A&M University campus at various times. Emphasis is on horse evaluation and oral reasons.
Horse Judging Events
Contact:
Dr. Pete Gibbs, Extension Program Leader - Animal Science
p-gibbs@tamu.edu 979-845-3579
Ms. Teri J.Antilley, Horse Program Specialist
tjantilley@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-1562
State competition for senior teams is held during Texas 4-H Roundup. County teams must qualify at county and district level to advance to state. All American Quarter Horse Congress is held in Columbus, Ohio in late October. The 1st place team at 4-H Roundup represents Texas 4-H. American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Contest is held in Fort Worth in early August. The 1st and 2nd place teams at 4-H Roundup represent Texas 4-H in the 4-H division. Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championship is held in early August. Eligible teams from 4-H Roundup include the 1st and 2nd place teams in horse judging. National Western 4-H Classic is held in Denver, Colorado in January. The 3rd place team from Texas 4-H Roundup is eligible to attend.
Horsemanship Schools
Contact:
Ms. Teri J.Antilley, Horse Program Specialist
tjantilley@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-1562
Summer Horsemanship Schools are designed to teach basic horsemanship skills and advanced training maneuvers to 4-H members, parents and leaders. These 2- and 3-day clinics are conducted using a hands-on approach in a learn-by-doing environment, and are available throughout the state at the county level. Schools are held in May, June and July. Specific information is mailed directly to county Extension offices.
Reining School
Contact:
Somervell County Extension Office
somerv@ag.tamu.edu 254-897-2809
Reining School is designed to train 4-H members in reining horse skills. Enrollment age is from 9 to 19. The school is held during late December in Abilene.
Calf Roping School
Contact
Mr. Scott Anderson, County Extension Agent - Brown County
sa-anderson@tamu.edu 325-646-0386
State 4-H Calf Roping School teaches youth calf roping skills and improves leadership abilities. The school is held in Stephenville in mid-June (starts on Father’s Day). Enrollment is limited — first come-first served.
Team Roping School
Contact:
Hockley County Extension Office
hockley@ag.tamu.edu 806-894-3159
Team Roping School teaches 4-H members team roping skills. The school is held in Levelland in mid-June. Contact the Hockley County Extension Office for details, (806) 894-3159.
Horse Show
Contact:
Dr. Pete Gibbs, Extension Program Leader - Animal Science
p-gibbs@tamu.edu 979-845-3579
2008 Rule Book
County, district and state horse shows showcase members’ skills in horsemanship, horse training and horse management. The Texas 4-H Horse Show includes both Qualifying and Open Divisions. 4-H members, ages 9 to 19, qualifying through district shows, are eligible for the qualifying show. The Open Show Division is open to any 4-H member. Divisions in the Open Show are cattle, hunter, futurities and drill teams. (Futurities are offered to 4-H members 12 years old or older as of September 1 of the 4-H year who nominate yearlings, 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds by April 1 of the current year.) Participants must be enrolled in the 4-H horse project. The show is held the last week of July at a site determined by the Texas 4-H Horse Committee.
Southern Regional 4-H Championships
Contact:
Dr. Brett Scott, Extension Horse Specialist
bdscott@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-1562
The Southern Regional 4-H Championships are held in late July or early August. The top 4-H horses at the State 4-H Horse Show are eligible to attend. Entries are taken at the State Horse Show.
Essay Contest
Contact:
Texas POA Club, c/o Leslie Hash
P.O. Box 606
Archer, TX 76351
An essay contest to stimulate interest in the “Pony of the Americas” breed is sponsored by the Texas Pony of Americas Club. It is open to all junior 4-H members, third grade or age 9 through 13 as of August 31 of the current year. Entries are to be at the Texas POA Club by December 10. The state winner receives a registered POA, traveling scrapbook, halter, and other prizes to be determined annually. Five finalists will be selected for an interview and will receive appropriate participation awards. Request entry forms directly from Texas POA Club |
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