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Horse Project Leader Resource Manual
Welcome to teaching our most important resource - our young people. We are excited that you have chosen to become involved in the 4-H Horse Program. We hope you have a great time working with you 4-H members as they make new friends, take part in 4-H activities, work with their horses and learn more about being a responsible horse owner.
This is a supplemental resource to the Horse Reference Manual. It outlines the equine project plus provided some teaching hints and techniques that you can use.
Horse Leader Guide (complete guide)
Horse Leader Guide Part 1
Welcome | General Leader Techniques
Horse Leader Guide Part 2
Your Challenge | Horse Handling | Where Should I Stand | Leading Your Horse Safely | Good Hands Game | Grooming and Care | Movement | Leads | Deviations of Travel | Footfalls | Feeding
Horse Leader Guide Part 3
Horse ID | Body Bingo | Height | Stations | Facilities | Psychology | Tack | Tacky Games | Tack Race | Bit Severity Lab | Non-Leverage Bits Lab | Leverage Bits
Horse Leader Guide Part 4
Health | Parasites | Deworming | The Digestive System | Safety | Sight | Tying
Horse Winter Projects
Winter projects are an important part of the 4-H program because many of the meetings take place when the weather does not favor outdoor activities. The following is a sample of projects that you may do with your members. Difficulty varies from project to project. For some projects, for example the saddle stand, leaders and parents may be required to direct every step. You and your members should select a project that they will be able to complete, and will be useful for the level they are participating in.
The winter projects you do should not be limited to the projects in this book. Many clubs have suitable projects that they or neighboring clubs have developed.
Horse Winter Projects (complete guide)
Horse Winter Projects 1 (pg 1-6)
Introduction | Horse Feeders - Grain Bin, Hay Bins, Hay Net | Club Banner
Horse WinterProjects 2 (pg 7-9)
Horse Winter Projects 3 (pg 10-19)
Saddle Stand - Saddle Stand #1, Saddle Stand #2, Saddle Stand #3
Horse Winter Projects 4 (pg 20-25)
Saddle Pads - Western Saddle Pad #1, Western Saddle Pad #2
Horse Winter Projects 5 (pg 26-36)
Tack Covers - Halter Cover, Additional Tack Covers | Cooling Sheet | Leg Wraps - Leg Wrap 1, Leg Wrap 2 | Tail Guard
Horse Winter Projects 6 (pg 37-55)
Braiding Reins - Round Braiding, Split Reins, Round Braiding, Rommel Reins, Braiding Snaffle Bit or Training Reins | Mineral and Salt Feeder | Cavaletti | Hunt Seat Pads - Double Pad, Pad With Facing
Horse Winter Projects 7 (pg 56-69)
Making A Horse Halter - Flat Braiding, Round Braiding, Constructing the Rope Halter | Tack Box - Small Tack Box, Large Tack Box |Project Evaluation |
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