Every 4h member is encouraged to give a presentation each year. In 4h, youth record what they have worked on during the year in a project record book. Record books are a way to keep track of a members progress throughout the 4h year and to reflect on the knowledge heshe has gained. Provide quality informal education programs for youth in grades k.
Some kids learn about horses or other animals, agriculture, plants, some about leadership. Record books are a way to keep track of a members progress throughout the 4 h year and to reflect on the knowledge heshe has gained. H youth development program offers everyone in grades k, the opportunity to explore countless opportunities in science, arts, foods, outdoor adventure, and more. The purpose of this program is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, to provide handson experience in a college setting and. Horses and humans interact in many ways, not only in a wide variety of sports and non. H uses a learnbydoing approach that enables youth to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world. Hers gain selfconfidence and speaking abilities that are valuable in life situations such as school, the work place and the community. Book sections cover horse breeds, psychology, and how to choose a horse. In 1998, my 4h record booka generalpurpose record book was created to be used in all 4h projects that did not have one. Through new 4h science clubs, camps, and afterschool programs. Previously received the gold medal in four project areas. Colorado 4h horse and livestock erecords users guide. All youth are eligible to receive a recogntion pin like the few pictured.
H equine presentations project is a project area that is beneficial to the total 4. It provides instructions, tips, suggestions and examples to aid. By learning to give presentations and demonstrations, 4. But, unfortunately, completing a 4 h record book often has become a mundane. The official 4h store for pins, record book covers, club supplies, educational curriculum, and apparel for youth and adults. To provide a chance to meet others, developing a county 4 h spirit and camaraderie. All cloverbud members in one club or group should complete the same book in the course of one year, regardless of their ages or the. These pages are available as an interactive pdf and save to your computer and. The 4h horse project can be an exciting and worthwhile experience for both you and your horse. My 4h project record book a general purpose record book. To promote 4 h to the public and to increase enrollment. When turning in your livestock project, you should have project books pages from the appropriate link above and your respective animal pages from below.
Horses, safety and you 4h 191r is also required reference for. Listed below are the four completed project record books with all signatures obtained submitted for consideration for this award. Nominees must contribute time, goods or money to minnesota state 4h horse project events. Shifting the focus of 4h recordkeeping from competition. To allow 4 h horse project members to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in horse care and. Dedicated adult volunteers provide leadership to 4. This is accomplished through a variety of delivery methods. Horse project record books university of maryland extension. A guide for new 4h club members and their parents to be used with new members. By learning to give presentations and demonstrations, 4hers gain selfconfidence and speaking abilities that are valuable in life situations such as school, the work place and the community. To allow 4h horse project members to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in horse care and. Behavior and nature functional anatomy and action unsoundness and blemishes age deformation inheritance genetics principles of repro. Alberta 4h develops leadership, communication, technical.
The targeting life skills tls model hendricks, 1996, identifies and divides the major life skills targeted in 4. A 4h project is a subject or a topic that each 4her learns more about by attending 4h club meetings and educational workshop, and by working with adult leaders and other 4h members. Shifting the focus of 4h recordkeeping from competition and. New jersey 4h independent project guidelines fact sheet. The 4h horse project 1 introducing the 4h horse project many people, young and old, are discovering the satisfaction and pleasure that horses can bring them. Mckinley, a local school in new brunswick, has adopted one of the centers research mares. There will be three pa 4h horse cloverbud activity books. In response to covid19, rutgers cooperative extension of hunterdon county 4h office is closed to walkins and visitors at this time. This is a basic resource for 4h members doing a horse project in oregon, washington, and idaho. H is a community of young people across america who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. H youth development develops programs and activities designed to provide youth with life skills such as public speaking, leadership and citizenship. The 4h association supports,sponsors and facilitates a variety of 4h events including and not limited to. Submit four completed project record books, in those projects that have received the gold medal 4. The new jersey 4h equine presentations project is a project area that is beneficial to the total 4h horse program.
Each level is designed to take 24 years to complete. Colorado 4h horse and livestock erecords users guide 2014 4h year revised 22014 introduction to guide. Winners are selected by the awards and recognition committee of the state 4h horse pdc and plaques are awarded during the minnesota 4h state horse show. Warren county award application page to be submitted with project record books by mid september usually september 15. This guide has been prepared to assist you in completing the livestock and horse erecords. Some of the questions will ask you y to establish goals for the coming year. H roundup team which just returned from national competition were honored with certificates. H uses a learnbydoing approach to enable youth to become competent, caring citizens of the world. Each 4h horse club member is encouraged to set at least one goal which he or she plans to attain.
Additional 4h fair objectives that pertain specifically to the horse project include. The gloucester county 4h equine program site is to assist in providing information on. Public speaking skills are ranked number one among the desired skill sets of professionals. Completing a 4h project, doing ones own work with minimal assistance from parents or others. It should be kept in an updated, neat and accurate manner.
Register 4hers project animals as of april 1 of current project year. H cloverbud clubs, an exploratory program designed to help young people explore various project activities in a noncompetitive environment. Morris county 4h fair dates july 1922, 2018 the morris county 4h fair is the highlight event of the year for. To be a 4h horse club member, you must first enroll in 4h in your county. To promote 4h to the public and to increase enrollment. H is where theres fun in learning and learning is fun. This was followed by a check presentation from the new jersey 4h horse project advisory committee, and from mckinley community school.
In 4h, it is not necessary to own an animal to participate in a livestock project area. These books are used as project activity guides project books for each of the project areas. Complete a project record book due mid september every year for their project area. To provide a chance to meet others, developing a county 4h spirit and camaraderie. H clubs and activities alongside rutgers faculty, staff, and most importantly our 4. Special interest programming and animal science projects. My 4h model horse project record book rutgers njaes. H project clubs, school enrichment activities, short term educational events and 4. Welcome to the warren county 4h homepage, where you can keep up to date on. H is the youth development component of rutgers cooperative extension.
Ocean county 4h 20192020 specialty award summary form. This may be the only project taken or the member may also enroll in additional 4h projects including the progressive riding projects. A completed project manual plus a 22 x 28 poster, displayed horizontally, a display, or a note book relating to the information studied in the project manual. Nominees may not be 4h volunteers working with the horse project. Rutgers new jersey agricultural experiment station. Additional 4 h fair objectives that pertain specifically to the horse project include. Selecting the horse as a project allows a 4her to learn more about how horses are properly cared for and ridden. H members participate in a variety of local, statewide, regional and national events. Exhibit your project manual and project exhibit at the county 4h fair. Be a registered 4h horse project member as of january 1 of current project year. But, unfortunately, completing a 4h record book often has become a mundane.