4-H Horse Clinic

We're excited to host a clinic for Hillsborough and Merrimack County 4-H horse members to help prepare 4-Hers for the NH State 4-H Horse Show. 

Rain or Shine event

This clinic is open to all youth horse 4-H members and their horses from Hillsborough and Merrimack counties. Bringing a horse is not required to participate. It is a great opportunity to learn, build confidence, and have fun.

Please bring a chair, clipboard, and pencil with you to the event.

Registration Fees: (payable in cash or check made out to HCHC at the event, scholarships are available)

$25 if you're bringing a horse

$10 if you're not bringing a horse

Please register by May 29th.

Schedule of the day: (Subject to change due to weather and entries)

1. Written Test for all ages: Junior - Intermediate - Senior
2. Horse Show etiquette: In and out of ring
3. Fitting and Showmanship:
4. Horse show turn out in all classes: (Discussion) Q & A
5. Judging class & how to judge and place  it at a 4H Horse Show 
6. Riding Classes:           all disciplines 

       In Hand Classes:        all disciplines 

       Driving Classes:          all disciplines

7. Stable Management: (Discussion) Q & A

   *Be prepared for the NH State Horse Show – for you and your horse

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