2026 NH 4-H Hippology Contest

The New Hampshire 4-H Hippology Contest is a comprehensive, skill-based competition where youth demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of equine science and horse husbandry. 

The Senior Division contest is used to select the senior members who may compete as the New Hampshire State 4-H Hippology Team in regional and national events. 

 * Attention ALL 4-Hers  - You may only compete in the Hippology OR Horse Judging contests for 2026.  Information about the Judging Contest can be found here: 2026 NH 4-H Judging Contest 

Information Packet: 

Hippology Contest Information Packet  

Registration Information: 

• This event is open to youth ages 8-18.
• Registration Closes March 8, 2026
• All youth participants must make sure they are enrolled for the current 4-H year through ZSuite. If you have not enrolled for the 2025-26 4-H Year please use these instructions here to get started.
• This event will need several volunteers to ensure the contests run smoothly. If you’re interested in helping, please complete this  form. 

Entry Fee:  

Each contestant must pay a $10.00 entry fee. (If clubs or counties are wishing to cover the cost of registration, reach out to ashley.youngheim@unh.edu).  If the cost of the program poses a financial challenge to your family, please contact Ashley.youngheim@unh.edu  for scholarship opportunities. 

If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact Ashley Youngheim before the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge. 

The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. UNH, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and New Hampshire counties cooperating. Direct inquiries to unh.civilrights@unh.edu.