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Subject: Horse
  Title Source Type of Material
#1 4-H Horse Bowl Guide  Cornell University  4-H Resources 
Subject: Horse
Description
A guide to resources and procedures for a New York 4-H Horse Bowl. 
#2 4-H Horse Project Record Book  Cornell University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Horse
Description
In the New York State 4-H horse project, members raise a horse for show.This record book helps members keep track of the animal's health and progress, as well as expenses. 
#3 Beginning Horse Management  Ohio State University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Resources 
Subject: Horse
Description
This beginning-level project is for ALL youth starting in the 4-H horse program. Included are the basics of caring for a horse, learning to ride, basic horsemanship, grooming, nutrition, horse types, health care, reproduction, and much more. 170 pages, many with color photos. 
#4 Draft Horse  Ohio State University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Horse
Description
Learn the basics of care and showing of the gentle giants of the horse world. Topics covered are draft horse breeds, conformation and selection, nutrition, shoeing, harnessing and hitching, driving, and fitting and showing. 
#5 Equine Reproduction and Genetics  Ohio State University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Horse
Description
Discover the science behind equine reproduction and genetics. This publication explores the topic of breeding horses and caring for a mare and its foal. 75 pages, including color pictures. 
#6 Horse 1: Giddy Up & Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Horse
Description
Activities include horse body shop, human cues and group relay knot. Also includes learn-by-doing activities that explore breed identification, horse body parts, selection, grooming, saddling and bridling, design the perfect horse, safety and equipment 
#7 Horse 2: Head, Heart & Hooves  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Horse
Description
Youth learn horse behavior, anatomy and basic care practices. Activities include pony up to the salad bar, body condition scoring, bad hair day and long in the tooth 
#8 Horse 3: Stable Relationships  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Horse
Description
Keeping horses healthy and practicing basic care techniques are emphasized in this activity guide 
#9 Horse 4: Riding the Range  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Horse
Description
Beginning riding skills and everything youth need to know before they get on a horse for the first time are covered in this book. Some of the activities are round pen workout, bridle in a bucket, saddle up, where do you ride and basic riding 
#10 Horse 5: Jumping to New Heights  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Horse
Description
Youth experience the ins and outs of a horse. Activities include quarter system, showmanship, self-rating sheets, goal selection and winning isn't everything 
#11 Horse Judging Manual  Purdue University  4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials, 4-H Resources 
Subject: Horse
Description
If you are interested in buying or showing horses, you should know standards of perfection for breeds and performance events, as well as the terms used to describe those standards. This manual defines judging criteria and terms, and helps explain the judging process. Product Code: 4-H-955  
#12 Horse Project Member Manual  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials, 4-H Resources 
Subject: Horse
Description
The Nebraska 4-H Horse curriculum teaches youth to appreciate horseback riding as a beautiful and wholesome form of recreation. Skills in horsemanship, patience and understanding in handling horses and safety are instilled as youth work with project animals. Broader life skills such as leadership, initiative, self-reliance and sportsmanship are developed as youth strive to train both their horses and themselves. The curriculum covers breeds of horses, judging, feeding and care, equipment, basic horsemanship and showing. 
#13 Horse Training: How to talk to Your Horse  Ohio State University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Horse
Description
Training horses from birth to maturity. Understand horse behavior and how to use it to create a good relationship between horse and horseman. Includes a CD called Basic Horse Training by Dr. Robert Kline. 86 full-color pages. 
#14 Horse, Safety, and You  Ohio State University  4-H Resources 
Subject: Horse
Description
This publication acquaints readers of all ages with safety issues involved with horses. Includes working with horses safely while handling them on the ground and when they're tied, grooming, cleaning and inspecting feet, mounting and dismounting, riding, driving, and much more. This 33-page resource is required for all Ohio 4-H members and parents involved in horse projects. 
#15 Horse: Helper's Guide  National 4-H Council  4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials; 4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Horse
Description
Provides supplemental materials that help volunteers facilitate learning situations for youth. Group activities are included to help youth develop essential life skills as they pursue their interest in riding and showing horses 
#16 Horseless Horse  Iowa State University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Horse
Description
Learn about basic horse care and handling, breeds, famous horses, and riding styles. You'll learn about safety around horses so you are prepared when you see or work with horses. All this without ever owning a horse! (Grades 4-8) 
#17 Trail Riding  Ohio State University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Horse
Description
Team up with your horse for competition or pleasure trail riding. Learn the basics of conditioning your horse, selecting your horse, pleasure riding, competitive riding, judging, and the rules of competitive riding. 
#18 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows  Ohio State University  4-H Resources 
Subject: Horse
Description
The Uniform Rules are written for use at 4-H horse shows. In large horse programs like Ohio's, consistency of rules is very important. Due to variations in size and organization of horse clubs, counties have the right to adapt or add to these rules to meet local needs, but every state event is run according the rules in this publication. Includes new helmet requirements. 
#19 West Nile Virus Fact Sheet for Horses  Cornell University  4-H Resources 
Subject: Horse
Description
A summary of information regarding equine vaccination and mosquito control in order to deal with the possibility of WNV infection. This information is intended to help you make your management decisions.