Horsemanship Skills Program
What is the Horsemanship Skills Program?
The Horsemanship Skills Program is a planned progression of horse handling and riding skills, with an emphasis on safety and education, not competition! 4-H members are evaluated and must complete one level before advancing to next level. The program is optional, and every youth may participate. Youth may share horses.
Overview and Materials
- Overview of Horsemanship Skills Program - Power Point Presentation
- Volunteer/Professional Resource Book
- Member Resource Book - Includes member skill sheets
- Program evaluation instrument-4-H member
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Program evaluation instrument-Examiner
- Horsemanship Skills Flow Chart
Testing/Evaluation/Member Sheets
- Horsemanship Skills Level 1 Evaluation Sheet
- Horsemanship Skills Level 2 Evaluation Sheet
- Horsemanship Skills Level 3 Evaluation Sheet
- Horsemanship Skills Level 4 Evaluation Sheet
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Horsemanship Skills Level 1-4 Member Sheets
Sarah Ford (Allegheny County) and Shelby Kozar (Westmoreland County) were the first 4-H members in Pennsylvania to Master Level Four of the Pennsylvania 4- H Horsemanship Skills Program. They are pictured here with their horses and trophy buckles donated by Kelly’s Tack, Latrobe, PA and Pam Nealer, Shelocta, PA.
Information for Examiners
- level 1-2 Testing Information for County Coordinators
- level 3-4 Testing Information for County Coordinators
- Testing information for Volunteers and Examiners
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Program Accessibility Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities Participating in Horsemanship Skills
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Regional 4-H Horsemanship Skills Clinics Host County Responsibilities
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Examiner Requirements
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Level 1 Horsemanship Skills Testing Information for Production Members under 12
- Updated 2012
- Approved Level 1-2 Examiners
- Approved Level 3-4 Examiners
- Approved Examiner Trainers
- Level 1-2 Examiner Recommendation Form
- Level 3-4 Examiner Recommendation Form
- County Summary Sheet for Approved Level 1-2 Examiners
- Horsemanship Skills Completion Certificate
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Suggested Awards
- First PA 4-H Horse Program Members to Master Level 4 of the Horsemanship Skills Series
Information for Youth Who Are Ready to Test Level 3 or Level 4
Team Horse Power Information
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2012 Team Horse Power members
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Team Horse Power General Information Flyer
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Team Horse Power Job Description
2012 Level 4 Horsemanship Skills Achievers
Level 4 Horsemanship Skills Achievers recognized at the PA State 4-H Horse Show and presented with belt buckles for their achievements. L-R. Patty Kelly, Chair, 4-H Horse Program Development Committee; Heather Colket, Chester County; Dr. Tammy Eichstadt, Vice Chair, 4-H Horse Program Development Committee; Not Pictured: Kate Bassett, Northumberland County.
Awards Photo Credit: John Hudson Photography
2012 Level 3 Horsemanship Skills Achievers
Level 3 Horsemanship Skills Achievers recognized at the PA State 4-H Horse Show with certificates. (L-R Front Row): Joseph Rankinen, Clinton County; Jordan Beach, Columbia County; Kennedy Fagan, Columbia County; (L-R Back Row) Dr. Tammy Eichstadt, Vice Chair, 4-H Horse Program Development Committee; Jesse Bickel, Chester County; Rachael Harze, Berks County; Olivia Benna, Clinton County; Kayla Kimble, Clinton County; Heather Colket, Chester County; Callie Heinle, Indiana County; Patty Kelly, Chair, 4-H Horse Program Development Committee; Not Pictured: Kate Bassett, Northumberland County
Awards Photo Credit: John Hudson Photography
