Photo Credit: Julie Andrews Photography Youth at the 2019 Area North Horse Show in Clay County, FL on May 11, 2019.
As 2019 is drawing to a close, there are a few things we want to remind you of before the holidays set in. As many people are aware, the Florida Horse Program offers many opportunities for youth to get involved with their horses, and a few are coming up quickly in the New Year. Each year, Florida 4-H hosts Area Shows to qualify for the State 4-H Horse Show. If you want to compete at your Area Horse Show, you need to be aware of the following items:
December 31, 2019
The Florida 4-H Horse Certification Form should be submitted to the county 4-H on or before December 31, 2019 to qualify to participate in the Area North Horse Show and the State 4-H Horse show. This form must be completed each year, even if you are using the same horse as a previous year. A youth should do this for each horse they intend to show or use to participate in 4-H shows with.
Find the form here: http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/escambia/4-h/pdf/Florida-4H-Horse-Project-Certification-Form.pdf
Horse Lease Form should be completed and submitted if a youth wants to participate with a horse that is not owned by the youth. Even if you are borrowing the horse without a fee, youth must have a Horse Lease Form on file with the local county 4-H office.
Find the form here: https://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/youth/horse/documents/Lease.pdf
Youth at the 2019 Area North Horse Show in Clay County, FL on May 11, 2019.
Horse Project Book
The Florida 4-H Horse Project Record Book is a great way to track and demonstrate your growth throughout the year.
Find the project book here: https://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/youth/horse/documents/4HHSR02.pdf
Important Reminders
Youth compete at the 2019 Area North Horse Show in Clay County, FL on May 11, 2019
Each county has their own specific guidelines and requirements. Please be sure to check when your county offices are closed for the holidays as they may not be open on the final day the form is due. Contact your county office if you have any questions or concerns regarding county specific requirements. For more information about Florida 4-H Horse Project opportunities visit the State 4-H Horse Events site (https://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/youth/horse/index.shtml).
If you would like to learn more about the Area North Horse Show or more 4-H activities and events, please contact your local UF IFAS County Extension Office, or visit http://florida4h.org.
Photo Credit: Julie Andrews
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