Kansas Standard of Excellence Horse Achievement Level System:
The total cost for a horse level test (written and riding) is $10.00. This $10.00 fee should be included along with a cover sheet when requesting a paper test or after completing an on-line test.
(These books are in PDF files. You may print these for your use. NOTE: Since the download takes some time, you may want to print only several pages at one time.)
Level 1 Book (PDF)
Level 2 Book (PDF)
Level 3 Book (PDF)
Level 4 Book (PDF)
Kansas Horse Evaluators (PDF)
Evaluators Request for Payment (PDF)
Don't Forget!!!
2&3 Year Old Nominations are due May 1!
Snaffle Bit Project Information Form (PDF)
2-year-old Snaffle Bit Project Nomination Form (PDF)
3-year-old Snaffle Bit Project Nomination Form (PDF)
Learning activities focus on these major concepts in the "American Youth Horse Council's Leader Manual":
| Health Care |
Trailering |
| Safety |
Nutrition |
| Equipment |
Identification |
| Hoof Care |
Reproduction |
| Behavior |
Selection |
Another option for horse members is to participate in the Kansas 4-H Standard of Excellence Achievement Level recognition program. The purpose of this program is to create knowledgeable horse members in all aspects of horse safety, care, management, and horsemanship skills. It also qualifies members to participate in District and State level competition. In order to receive this recognition, a member must complete leadership activities and pass written knowledge and riding tests for Level 1, to be eligible to advance to Level 2, then Level 3. An oral exam replaces the written exam for Level 4.
Horseless Horse members are those who wish to participate only in the State Horse Panorama, Judging Contest, and other activities not requiring a horse.
Junior age members, age 10-13 on June 1, current year, who want to ride at the District and/or State horse shows must have been certified through Level 1 by show entry deadline. Senior age members, age 14-18 on June 1, current year, who want to participate in District and State Showmanship and Halter classes must be certified in knowledge and leadership through Level 2 prior to entry deadline. Seniors who wish to ride at District and State horse shows must have completed all three sections of Level 2 prior to entry deadline.
Ask for a copy of the revised "Kansas 4-H Horse Show Rule Book" or view it on the web for policies concerning ownership, leasing, dress, tack, etc.
HO100
- Kansas 4-H Horse Standard of Excellence, Achievement Level 1, ages 7-8
- 4H731 CCS Giddy Up & Go, ages 7-8
- Kansas 4-H Horse Standard of Excellence, Achievement Level 2, ages 9-11
- 4H732 CCS Head, Heart & Hooves, ages 9-11
- Kansas 4-H Horse Standard of Excellence, Achievement Level 3, ages 12-14
- 4H733 CCS Stable Relationships, ages 12-14
- 4H907 CCS Riding the Range, ages 12-14
- Kansas 4-H Horse Standard of Excellence, Achievement Level 4, ages 15 and older
- 4H908 CCS Jumping to New Heights, 12 and Older
HO100 Horseless Horse
- 4H731 CCS Giddy Up & Go, ages 7-10
- 4H732 CCS Head, Heart & Hooves, ages 9 - 11
- 4H733 CCS Stable Relationships, ages 14 and older
- MG52 Horse Member Guide and Annual Report
- P1106 Kansas 4-H Generic Record Form
American Youth Horse Council (AYHC Leader's Notebook)
- 4H734 CCS Horse Helper's Guide
- 4H735 CCS Horse Pattern
- S133 Kansas 4-H Horse Show Rule Book
Donor: Don and Donna Kill
County: Medal Presented at your County Achievement Night
State: Medallion
National: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship