Horse project

Clackamas County 4-H has a large and thriving Horse club program with nearly 200 members.

Helmets: Our county requires that youth wear a helmet at all times when riding, driving, and working on the ground with or around horses. Adults also must wear a helmet if they are riding at a 4-H educational event (ex: club trail ride).

Jul 8

4-H Horse Change Meeting

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Oregon City, OR

Sep 11

September 2024 Horse Advisory Meeting

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oregon City, OR

Gaming Prefair: May 18, 2024

Horse Fair Information Meeting (Required): July 8, 2024

Horse Fair: July 22-28, 2024

Oregon State Fair 4-H Horse Show: August 21-25

Photo: Wendy Hein (Cropped from original)

Project resources

4-H Horse Events Calendar: Upcoming events for the 4-H program year
Horse Event Coordinators: List of who to contact for information about Horse events.
Horse Advisory Documents: Clackamas County 4-H Horse Advisory minutes, treasurer reports, etc.
Horse Show Bio-security: Video (12.3 min.) Horse show bio security information and tips
Horse project rules: Members, parents, and leaders involved in the 4-H Horse project need to be familiar with these important Clackamas County rules.

Horse Fair Information

2024 Horse Fair Entry Handbook: This handbook includes class guidelines and class numbers that you will need to enter Horse Fair.
Draft 2024 Horse Fair Schedule: Daily schedule as of 2/2024
4-H Horse Fair Records Instructions and Advancement Grid: Please use this guide to help you prepare your 4-H Record Book. Record Books are required to participate in the Clackamas County 4-H Horse fair.
Clackamas County 4-H Horse Record Check Sheet: Please fill out this and include it inside the front cover of your Record Book to ensure your Records are reviewed FOR HORSE FAIR QUALIFICATION ONLY.
Horse Event Coordinators: List of who to contact for information about Horse events.
Horse Fair Stall Card: Stall Cards are needed for each horse at Clackamas County 4-H Horse Fair.
Horse project rules: Members, parents, and leaders involved in the 4-H Horse project need to be familiar with these important Clackamas County rules.
2024 Horse ID Form: Submit this form for each project horse you intend to show at 4-H Horse Fair or Prefair. Due April 1.
Ranch Horse Additional Information Form: If you submitted an ID Form for a Ranch Horse, you also need to complete this additional information form by April 1.
2024 4-H Fair Entry Instructions: Guide to 2024 Clackamas County 4-H Youth Fair entry for leaders, families, and members.
Junior Superintendent Application: Fill out this form to apply. Applications were due by April 1.
Junior Superintendent Position Description: Read this before applying! Junior Superintendents are a valuable part of our fair management team. They have duties to perform before, during, and after fair.
2024 Prepare For Fair Handbook: This handbook is your go-to resource for being ready for Fair. It will guide you from entries to summer preparation to Fair week.

Member Opportunities

Haney Scholarship: This award is open to members of the Clackamas County 4-H Horse program that are graduating high school this year and are planning to attend any accredited two or four year program. The application process is simple and is DUE JUNE 3.
I Did It Myself Application: Online Form due each year by April 1
I Did It Myself Award Criteria: Due April 1 each year. An award for 4-Hers who have raised and trained their own horse.
Triple Crown Award: The 4-H Horse project is about more than just riding. Learn how you can earn recognition for record keeping and knowledge contests.

Horse pre-fair materials

2024 Horse Pre-Fair Schedules: Be sure to check both tabs!
2024 Prefair Registration: Complete this form to register for Prefair. $20 entry fee. Due April 1.
2024 Western Gaming Prefair Entry: Complete this online form to sign up for Gaming Prefair. $20 entry fee. Due April 1.
Horse Pre-Fair Patterns for Intermediates: Patterns for: Showmanship In-Hand Trail Walk/Trot Trail Lope/Canter Trail Hunt/Saddle Seat Hunt/Saddle Seat Walk/Trot Western Western Walk/Trot
Horse Pre-Fair Patterns for Juniors: Patterns for: Showmanship In-Hand Trail Walk/Trot Trail Lope/Canter Trail Hunt/Saddle Seat Hunt/Saddle Seat Walk/Trot Western Western Walk/Trot
Horse Pre-Fair Patterns for Seniors: Patterns for: Showmanship In-Hand Trail Walk/Trot Trail Lope/Canter Trail Hunt/Saddle Seat Hunt/Saddle Seat Walk/Trot Western Western Walk/Trot
2024 Horse ID Form: Submit this form for each project horse you intend to show at 4-H Horse Fair or Prefair. Due April 1.
Horse project rules: Members, parents, and leaders involved in the 4-H Horse project need to be familiar with these important Clackamas County rules.
Ranch Horse Additional Information Form: If you submitted an ID Form for a Ranch Horse, you also need to complete this additional information form by April 1.

Knowledge contests

Opportunities for members to improve their horse knowledge and communication skills.

Qualifying for Horse events at Spring Classic: Qualifying for Horse events at Spring Classic
Animal Science Communications Contest: Flier for the 2024 Animal Science Communications Contest
Horse Bowl: Flier for 2024 Horse Bowl Contest
Horse Judging and Hippology Contests: flier for the 2023 Horse Judging and Hippology Contests

Photo: Betsy Hartley

Additional Resources

Learn more about Horses.

View Extension horse resources

OSU Extension Service

Clackamas County 4-H