Horse Project

The Brazoria County 4-H Horse Project is open to all of age 4-H members, and provides many opportunities for youth to learn about, work with, and exhibit equine. There is something for every age group and skill level with the opportunity of advancement or achievement always available thru such events as: Horse Shows and Drill Team

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Brazoria County 4-H Horse Project

CONTACT THE HORSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
bc4hhac@gmail.com

2022-2023 County Horse Show Dates

First Point Show – November 12, 2022
Second Point Show – January 21, 2023
Third Point Show – February 11, 2023 (Sponsorships due)
Fourth Point Show – April 22, 2023
Jingle Bell Fun Run – December 3, 2022
Gallopalooza – TBA

Show Times:

Performance books close at 8:00 AM, events start at 8:30 AM
Invitational and Drill/Quad books close at 10:30 AM
Speed events will not start before 1:00 PM with books close at 12:30 PM

Registration Deadline: Monday at 4PM the week of the show, a $20 late fee will be added after that date. NEW – There will be a $5 office fee per contestant at each show.
Entry Fees can be paid on the day of the show (cash or check only) or mailed to Brazoria County 4-H Office
Please make checks payable to : Horse Advisory Committee
Brazoria County 4-H,
21017 County Rd 171
Angleton, TX 77515

Online Registration Form

Horse Validation

PLEASE NOTE: If you need to add documents or photos to your already submitted Project Horse Validation, please email them to the 4-H Office or call at (979) 864-1558 with any questions.Horse Validation Form

Objectives of the Horse Program:

The objectives of the Texas 4-H Horse Program include providing means for 4-H members to:

Acquire horsemanship and horse-training skills
Gain knowledge concerning science related subjects, including horse production, management, training evaluation, and use
Prepare for citizenship responsibilities and community service
Develop leadership, initiative, self-reliance, sportsmanship, and other desirable life traits

The Texas 4-H Horse Program accomplishes these objectives by offering projects and activities in horse management production, training, and use. The four horse projects are:

Horsemanship: Includes managing, riding, and training older horses with emphasis on learning the skills necessary to cause a horse to perform in a desirable fashion
Training: Includes managing and training 2 or 3 year old horses. The project may also involve an older horse that needs further training or focus on advancing a horse to another event
Weanling or Yearling Development: Includes the management conditioning, and training of a horse until the horse is old enough to be ridden
Mare/Foal: Includes managing a mare through the complete production cycle, from selecting the sire through weaning the foal

The Brazoria County 4-H Horse Project consists of county horse shows that provide a wholesome form of recreation and a forum for demonstrating horsemanship, leadership, and horse training skills that lead to recognition and accomplishment. Brazoria County 4-H is well known for its generosity toward its youth. At each county show, all-around trophies and ribbons are given to 4-H members competing in speed events and performance classes. At the end of the year, all-around champion saddles, buckles, participation prizes, sponsor gifts, and invitational class awards are given to participants. Brazoria County also sends an overwhelming number of participants to the District and State Horse Shows. We have recently revived our Drill/Quad Team and are looking forward to seeing their success and growth! We are very fortunate to have our leaders and parent volunteers, who are always willing to do whatever it takes to make the Brazoria County 4-H Horse project a success.

Want more information? Check out the Texas 4-H website or State Horse Show Information