UMaine Cooperative Extension logo 4-H banner showing children, UMaine Extension logo, and 4-H clover  
4H: Bringing the University to youth  
ABOUT 4-H

YOUTH

FAMILIES

VOLUNTEERS

4-H ALUMNI

JOIN 4-H

DONATE

4-H Home
Get Involved
Success Stories
Calendar of 4-H Events
What's New?
4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond
4-H Camp & Learning Center at Tanglewood
Contact Us

Horse Resources

Eastern States Exposition Information & Forms:
2009 ESE Horse Dates: September 23 - 27, 2009
2009 Horse Packet
2009 ESE Intent to Participate Form Word PDF (for printing)
Tack Box Diagram Diagram Word Diagram PDF
2009 Horse Rider and Driver Tryout Packet Word PDF
2009 Teen Leader Tryout Packet Word PDF
2009 ESE Health Form (ALL participants are required to complete this form)
Morris Scholarship
Eastern States Tryouts Prep Clinic

Other Forms:
Animal Approval Form for 4-H Animal Shows Word PDF
New England Helmet Waiver Form Word PDF

Horse Project Resources:
New! 
New England Judge's School
New! 
Hill 'N' Dale Farm Spring Clinic Schedule
Showmanship and Fitting Manual Word PDF
Saddleology PDF
New!
2009 Horse Teams Study Sessions
University of Maine Horse Website
Horse Industry Handbook: A Guide to Equine Care and Management
Texas A&M Equine Science Resources
Handiness Reining Pattern Word PDF (for printing)
2006 4-H Judge's List

National Teams:
Communications Team
Hippology Team
Horse Judging Team
Horse Quiz Bowl Team
2004 Maine 4-H Quiz Bowl Team Results Word PDF (for printing)

Horse Shows:
Maine State Horse Show
New England Horse Show

Other Horse Information:
The second annual 4-H Fun Rodeo to benefit the Maine 4-H Equestrian teams will be held at Topsham Fair Grounds on October 18th.  For more information contact Penny Ebberts at pebberts@gwi.net

4-H Horse teams travel to Burlington, Vermont for Regional competitions in Communications, Hippology, Horse Judging and Horse Quiz Bowl on October 19th.

4-H Horse teams travel to Louisville, Kentucky for National competitions in Communications, Hippology, Horse Judging, and Horse Quiz Bowl on November 7-9.

Infovets.com
Manuals and CDs available for 6 major animal groups;  equine, small ruminant (sheep and goats), canine, beef, diary, and feline. You can order directly from the York County Shepherds 4-H Club from Sanford, Maine at a slight discounted price. This will support Maine 4-H as a portion of the price will go to the Pine Tree 4-H Foundation. Contact Donna Flint at dflint@umext.maine.edu or mail your order in to York County Shepherds, c/o University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 21 Bradeen St., Suite 302, Springvale, ME 04083. Manuals are $74.95 + $6.00 for shipping & handling, CD are $24.95 + $3.00 S & H. You can view the manuals at the InfoVet Web site: www.infovets.com. Click on the animal you wish to browse.

Hit Counter

For more information on educational programs in your area, contact your county Extension office.


The University of Maine Cooperative Extension logo

Accessibility | Non-discrimination and Disability Resources | Non-disclosure |

A Member of the University of Maine System
These pages are currently being maintained by the Communications Office, University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Page Last Modified: 04/07/09

COUNTY OFFICES | PROGRAMS | RESOURCES | PUBLICATIONS | NEWS AND EVENTS | COOPERATIVE EXTENSION HOME | UMAINE

Putting knowledge to work with the people of Maine