2022 Hippology State Contest

A fun, friendly competition, where 4-H'ers of all age show their knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry. Any 4-H'er can join — you don't need to be in the horse project or own a horse!

A series of stations or tables will test contestants' knowledge on for example:

• Types of saddles (actual or pictured)
• Parts of saddles, tack, bits, bridles, horse shoes or parts of shoes
• Tools and equipment
• Grains and forages
• Internal and external parasites, blemishes and unsoundness
• Horse's age based on teeth, pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, signs of dehydration or anemia, wither height, shoe size, girth, collar size, gullet width and seat length of saddle

• shoe size, girth, collar size, gullet width and seat length of saddle

Resources

• The Horse, Evans, Borton, Hintz, and Van Vleck. Second Edition. W.H. Freeman and Company
• Feeding and Care of the Horse, Lewis, Lon, Williams and Wilkins
• AYHC Horse Industry Handbook & Youth Leaders Manual, American Youth Horse Council
• Equine Science, Rick Parker
• EQUUS Illustrated Handbook of Equine Anatomy, Equus Illustrated Handbook

This event is also a qualifier for seniors for Western National Roundup 2023 in Denver. Seniors may qualify in the Horse Classic: Hippology Contest.  More information here(link is external). (note: 2023 rules currently under review)

Registration via ZingBooks