To experience the pride and responsibility of owning a horse or pony and to learn care, feeding. Diy projects to try, craft projects, sewing projects, cute crafts, diy and crafts. Through the horseless horse project, members do not need to have a horse. The project, as implemented by the works progress administration wpa. The pack horse library initiative, which sent librarians deep into appalachia, was one of the new deals most unique plans. Horse and pony 4h member in a horse club york county. The lancaster county 4h horse program is the largest in nebraska. The horse project handbook above is final law on any and all horse project requirements. A 4h horse project enrollment form must be submitted for each project horsepony to the extension office by june 1 of each year required for performance, production, and competitive trail horses all books must be handed in to the club leader by the november club meeting.
Several books have been written about the pack horse library project. Enjoy a healthy outdoor recreational activity a 4h horse project animal may be a horse, pony, mule, or donkey, which you may ride, drive, or train. To find out more information about 4h record books, contact your county 4h extension educator. The project the pony book project takes a book for each post as a starting point and ponders the possible life lessons contained therein. Subjects such as general management, training, nutrition, housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials. The emphasis of virginias 4h horse and pony program is on equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, recreation, fun, and horsemanship. It is the 4hers responsibility to accurately complete and submit this form to the extension agent by may 1 of each year. Youth who may or may not have a horse or pony of their own but want to. The horse and pony creativity book creativity books andrea pinnington on. The sport can develop into a lifelong hobby or business. Technically, ethology is the study of animals in their natural habitat, but most. Over 700 pony fiction books are listed in the current catalogue and on our website.
We connect with people in all stages of life, from young children to older adults. On the website on the page called 4h information page there is a link to the county 4h project book which has rules and requirements for the horse and pony project. Horse project snapshot winter horse project educational opportunity 4h horse project area teen leader expectations 4h horse teen leader application. Established in 1935, the pack horse library project was aimed at providing reading materials to rural portions of eastern kentucky with no access to public library facilities. Exhibit your project manual and project exhibit at the county 4h fair. You will want to refer to it often, so please keep it in a safe place. Horse project members will learn horse behavior and terms, study the breeds and identify body parts, and saddle, groom, and bridle your horse. In addition to the 4h goals for youth, the 4h horse project has six main objectives. The horse or pony you practice with may be of any breed or age. Activities are pony up to the salad bar, body condition scoring, bad hair day, and long in the tooth. The 4h horse and pony project can provide youth with the opportunity to learn about care, selection, management, health, marketing and careers in the equine industry. The pack horse librarians of eastern kentucky in 1930s kentucky, in coal country, books made their way to remote and isolated regions of the state through the pack horse library project.
For educational, informational, and safety reasons, the fdl county 4h horse and pony project has implemented requirements that. Mar 01, 2002 dk horse and pony book hardcover march 1, 2002 by carolyn henderson author. Youll find some fiction, and many older titles on horse training, horse care, and riding. Jan 10, 2018 established in 1935, the pack horse library project was aimed at providing reading materials to rural portions of eastern kentucky with no access to public library facilities. See more ideas about horse books, horses and books. Horse and pony 4h member in a horse club york county 4h. The horse and pony creativity book creativity books. More than 50 projects and techniques for drawing and. These books are used as project activity guides project books for each of the project areas. Board members will try to be available for questionsanswers at 6. This interactive record book provides space for project planning, inventories, income and expense.
For a copy contact your county 4h office or order online at national 4h service supply. The kobo store has free horse books, and many available for purchase as well. It may occasionally be an excuse to indulge in some back in my day nostalgia, to tell silly horsey stories that wont paint me in the most flattering light, and to revel in words like elevenses. You learn about your project from attending club meetings and educational workshops, and working with adult leaders and other 4h members. Although you dont need a horse or pony to participate in the project, having access to a horse or pony will allow you to practice what you learn. Iowa 4h youth development horse and pony project guide. Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior. Horseback riding provides an outdoor sports fitness program for physical, personal, and emotional development, including confidence building. Sep, 2018 the pack horse librarians of eastern kentucky in 1930s kentucky, in coal country, books made their way to remote and isolated regions of the state through the pack horse library project. American horse council national trade association representing the horse industry in washington, d. Third grade found one orange brown horse little black a pony races. This interactive record book provides space for project planning, inventories, income and expense records, management diary notes, time spent in caring for and riding the horse, and a project summary.
Many, but not all of these are from project gutenberg, and were written in the mid to late 1800s. Dk horse and pony book hardcover march 1, 2002 by carolyn henderson author. We put together a proposal called the pony project, which. Appropriate for youth in grades 312 depending on skill and experience. Book 1 is fit for a beginner of any age, and the topics get more in depth as you progress. Librarians riding horses or mules traveled 50 to 80 miles a week up rocky creekbeds, along muddy footpaths, and among cliffs to deliver reading materials to the most. Enjoy a healthy outdoor recreational activity a 4h horse project animal may be a horse, pony, mule, or donkey, which you. Giddy up and go focuses on the introductory basics and familiarizes youth with horses. With this interactive drawing book, discover just how easy it is to draw a variety of lovable horse and pony breeds, ranging from the petite appaloosa and the highspirited arabian, to the athletic thoroughbred, and the big and powerful clydesdale.
The successful 4h horse project member should learn to understand horse behavior, and apply this knowledge to all facets of interaction with horses. Jun 21, 2017 the pack horse library initiative, which sent librarians deep into appalachia, was one of the new deals most unique plans. Theres so much more to learn in the 4h horse project. A completed project manual plus a 22 x 28 poster, displayed horizontally, a display, or a note book relating to the information studied in the project manual. Activities include horse body shop, designing the perfect horse, paper dolls, human cues and group relay knot. Site addresses concerns of the national identification system and how the horse industry is responding and what it means to horse owners and breeders. Youth are required to provide their own horse raising an animal develops life skills such as goal setting, discipline and a sense of responsibility. Horse provides an interactive, handson curriculum for youth to explore raising and showing horses while developing life skills. Youth ages 818 may participate by joining a horse club or as an independent member. In head, heart and hooves, youth learn about horse behavior, detailed anatomy and basic care practices for horses. Forms2020 horse project record book2020 horse clover sprout project record book2020 horseless horse ad book and sponsorship information ad.
Second grade the horse that swam away big black horse. Subjects such as general management, training, nutrition, housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and activities such as horse bowl, hippology and judging. This set of horse curriculum has been recently revised 2015 and contains 5 books focused on specific topic areas and 1 facilitator guide. Members sit sidebyside and answer questions individually and as a team. For projects that have both record and activity books, both books must be submitted. Msu is an affirmativeaction, equalopportunity employer. Engineering is elementary 4 books eie project civil electrical curriculum stem. Projects record book project information and forms if you are looking for a specific projects web page, please click here to jump to the bottom of this page and click on that projects page link. She rarely appears in directories of british childrens authors and is largely ignored by texts that discuss the childrens literature of the postwar years, despite the fact that many of her jill titles were, until recently, in print. This project reflects good standard business management practices and recordkeeping skills for any horserelated organization. You will find information on events, resources and acknowledgments. The 4h horse and pony project provides youth a fun and handson learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Iowa 4h horse and pony project a horse and pony project is a great way to learn about the care and training of horses.
This is the definitive colour illustrated guide to owning and caring for a horse or pony. Horse project record books university of maryland extension. Super smooth gaits with a puppy dog personality, always the first one to greet you at the gate. A 4h project is a subject or a topic that each 4her learns more about by attending 4h club meetings and educational workshop, and by working with adult leaders and other 4h members. The pack horse library project was a works progress administration wpa program that delivered books to remote regions in the appalachian mountains between 1935 and 1943. Enjoy a healthy outdoor recreational activity a 4h horse project animal may. From breeds and bridles to jophpurs and jumping by judith draper. Jan 01, 2002 ruby ferguson, whose jill pony stories were published between 1949 and 1962, attracts few accolades. Project members will also learn horse safety and horse selection. The horse and pony creativity book creativity activity books. Riding and horsemanship skills, tack, basic safety and handling skills, training. There are several record books from which to choose unless the youth member intends to show at the area dstate horse shows. Ruby ferguson, whose jill pony stories were published between 1949 and 1962, attracts few accolades.
Where to find free horse books online the spruce pets. Stallions over 12 months of age are not allowed as a 4h project. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the national directory of 4h materials and do a key word search for horses, horseless horse or clothes horse. Horse project record book horse nonowner horse beginner horse and horsemanship horse science. Fourth grade ride like an indian blaze national velvet. Project information and forms if you are looking for a specific projects web page, please click here to jump to the bottom of this page and click on that pro.
In this case, the florida 4h horse project record must be completed, choices include the following. Some project examples are small pets, large animals, leadership, robotics, enviromental and marksmanship. Each entry must be accompanied by a project book contest entry form. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. This title in barrons growing list of creativity books is filled with fun projects to. Project record keeping is designed to give 4hers a wellrounded understanding of their equine project. Safety testing it is a requirement that all 4h members that will be exhibiting a horse their own or managerial pass safety certification level 1 andor. Another childrens book that mentions the pack horse libraries is the great depression for kids 2015 by cheryl mullenbach. First grade little black, a pony little black goes to the circus robert the rose horse. Projects and record books university of maryland extension. If you have any questions contact your local club horse project leader or a horse project committee member. Objectives of the 4h horse project to develop leadership, initiative, selfreliance, and sportsmanship. That book woman 2008, by heather henson and illustrated by david small, is a childrens book that introduces children to the project. Horse and pony project record book and record book guidelines and other publications, from maryland 4h.
402 548 1140 1530 328 519 1189 1481 633 1499 580 795 106 655 137 1584 892 1461 1441 907 298 1494 1029 1422 122 1385 1453 1373 816 724