Delaware 4-H Hippology Contest
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Location TBD
Registration begins at 8:30 AM
Contest Starts Promptly at 9:00 AM
Dress Appropriately to be in the Barn
Registration is due by November 11, 2022
Objectives:
- To provide youth with the opportunity to blend the knowledge and skills acquired in horse judging, horse bowl, demonstrations and public speaking, showing and practical horse experience into one activity.
- To encourage youth to continue expanding their understanding, knowledge and participation in equine science.
- To recognize youth for their total involvement in and comprehensive knowledge of the horse industry.
- To teach good sportsmanship through a friendly and competitive environment.
Contestants and Eligibility:
- Any Delaware 4-H members are eligible. Participants must be currently enrolled members of a Delaware 4-H club and should have some familiarity with working around horses.
- Age is calculated as of January 1, 2023
- Divisions: Cloverbuds- require adult supervision at the contest to participate.
Beginner- Ages 8-10
Intermediate- Ages 11-13
Senior- Ages 14-19
Detailed rules and suggested study materials attached below