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Horse & Pony Project, Horseless Horse Project, & Model Horse Project
Wisconsin 4-H Policies on Horse Project, Activities, & Events apply to all youth and adults enrolled in the Horse & Pony Projects. These policies and safety requirements apply to ALL youth and adults participating in 4-H Horse-related projects, activities and events, including, but not limited to Horseless Horse, clinics, shows, fairs, parades, open-houses, and petting-zoos. Specific events, fairs, facilities, and local 4-H programs may have additional guidelines. These include:
- General Safety Rules
- Required Participant Safety Attire
- Animal Welfare and Safety
- 4-H Horse Project Concussion and Head Injury Policy
- Required Safety Tack and Appointments
See Risk Management for 4-H Project & Activities for more information
For information on the Horse & Pony Club, please see Horse & Pony Club page
Horse and Pony Project provides educational experiences to 4-H members that either own or lease their horse or pony allowing youth to develop skills and gives the opportunity to participate in 4H sponsored events, such as County Fair, State 4H Hunt & Dressage, State 4H Gymkhana and State 4H Expo.
Horse & Pony Project Leaders can be contacted through the H&P email:
Club website
Cost
No upfront cost. There may be a cost for some activities and educational opportunities offered in each of the 3 projects. Costs to youth will depend on income made from annual club fundraisers of a tack sale, and club hosted shows.
Meetings
H&P Meetings: Held the 1st Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm, October, December, February through June, at the Fair Park.
Open Rides: May-September, 6:00-8:00 pm will include educational opportunities for all H&P club members and be held at the Fairpark Equestrian Complex, weather permitting, as posted on the Horse & Pony Club website. www.washingtoncountyhpp.com
Location
Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center
3000 County Hwy PV
West Bend, WI 53095
Horseless Horse Project will give youth the opportunity to learn horse breeds; colors; markings; gaits, proper tack, equipment, and styles of riding through many different activities. Opportunities to make posters, photos, crafts, riding clothes to enter at Educational Days, County Fair and State 4H Expo.
Horseless Horse Project Leaders can be contacted through the H&P email:
Club website
Cost
No upfront cost. There may be a cost for some activities and educational opportunities offered in each of the 3 projects. Costs to youth will depend on income made from annual club fundraisers of a tack sale, and club hosted shows.
Meetings
Horseless Horse Project Meetings: Held the 1st Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm, October, December, February through June, at the Fair Park.
Location
Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center
3000 County Hwy PV
West Bend, WI 53095
Model Horse Project – Anyone who has an interest in horses can find a niche in the world of model horses. The world of model horses is both entertaining and educational. It is for equine lovers of all ages. They are especially adaptable for people who do not have horses and ones who may be allergic to real horses.
Model Horse Showing provides an opportunity for youth to exhibit their model horses and increase their knowledge and skills in equine shows through the use of showing model horses. Showing model horses can be a total learning experience. A good working knowledge of correct conformation, anatomy, proper tack and attire, horse movement, breeds and colors may be needed. It can involve many different skills, such as, collecting, sculpturing, painting and tack making. The only limitations are your knowledge, skill, and imagination. The ultimate goal is taking a real horse, doing a specified action, freeze it in time and shrink it to model size. Realism and correctness are your goals. All Members are welcome to participant at the Wisconsin State Horse Expo,
Model Horse Project Leaders can be contacted through the H&P email:
Club website
Cost
No costs upfront. There may be a cost for some activities and educational opportunities offered.
Meetings
TBD
Location
Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center
3000 County Hwy PV
West Bend, WI 53095
Upcoming Model Horse Shows for Region 4
(Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, North & South Dakota)
Farm Wisconsin Model Horse Show
October 28, 2023 / Held in Manitowoc, WI
Show Host: Greg Stebnitz gstebnitz53@gmail.com
Crystal Creek Riders Fall Model Show
November 18, 2023 / Held in Randolph, WI
Show Host: Lori Helmer lori4pony@gmail.com
Full Count Model Horse Show
November 25, 2023 / Held in Onalaska, WI
Show Host: Brian Babiash bjbabiash@yahoo.com
Sleigh Rally Model Horse Show
February 10, 2024 / Held in Burnett, WI
Show Host: Karen Meekma kmeekma73@gmail.com
