2026 NH 4-H Horse Judging Contest

The NH 4-H Horse Judging contest provides members an opportunity to evaluate a class of horses, place the horses, and have their placings scored in comparison to the official placing.  Members may choose to do judging reasons (required for seniors interested in being a member of the NH 4-H Horse Judging team.)  

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

Information Packet 

Horse Judging 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. 

Resources:

NH 4-H Horse Judging Clinic [video]
UNL Horse Judging - Judging Western Pleasure [video]
Alabama 4-H Equine Judging [7 videos]
 

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.