December 15, 2022
Updates to Kansas 4-H Horse Project
The Kansas 4-H Horse Project released changes for the 2023 program year. Complete information is available at https://www.kansas4-h.org/projects/animal-science/horse/index.html.
The September Equine Webinar Series also serves as a resource to answer questions: https://www.kansas4-h.org/projects/animal-science/horse/equine-webinar-series.html
Beginning with the 2023 4-H Program Year Kansas 4-H Horse Project Members, who are currently enrolled in the 4-H Horse Project are eligible to compete at the Kansas State Fair 4-H Horse Show if:
1.) The horse is properly identified for the Kansas 4-H Horse Project either by a) registering the horse with a breed association in the 4-H’ers or an immediate family member’s name by June 1 of the current 4-H program year, or b) identifying with a Kansas 4-H Horse ID Form signed by the local Extension Agent by June 1 of the current 4-H program year. The 4-H member must have a copy of the 4-H Horse ID form signed by the local agent or a copy of the horse’s registration papers on file with their local Extension Office by June 1 of the current 4-H program year.
2.) Exhibit a properly identified horse at a horse show in a class group and be qualified to exhibit in any class included in that group. The horse show need not be a “4-H” show. Shows may include: open shows, circuits, local associations (SCSHA, etc), breed/discipline associations (AQHA, APHA, NRHA etc.). Qualification for each group is based on one horse/rider combination. Exception: If if a 4-Her qualifies more than one mare/gelding in the same halter class. In this case, another 4-Her can show the second horse in the appropriate halter class at the State Fair.
Group 1 Halter, Showmanship
Group 2 Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Hack, Saddleseat Pleasure, Saddleseat Equitation
Group 3 Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Trail,
Group 4 Ranch Rail, Ranch Pattern, Ranch Trail, Reining
Group 5 Barrels, Poles, Flags
3.) Complete the Kansas 4-H Equine Webinar Safety Episode with quiz annually before completing the State Fair Entry.
Complete online entry information for the Kansas State 4-H Horse Show via ShoWorks by August 1 of the current program year.
Exhibitors will be limited to entering only those classes in which they qualified for a particular horse.
Exhibitors should be prepared to show proof of exhibition via signed affidavit by show management.
The qualification period will be from October 1- August 1 of the current 4-H program year.
Reach out to Kelsey Nordyke (620-222-1311/klnordyke@ksu.edu) with questions.