Livestock & Horse Shows
Livestock Showing
Starting from 1st grade, 4-H students interested in livestock can raise and exhibit their own animals across a variety of different breeds and species. 4-H showmen can work with animals such as lambs, goats, beef and dairy cattle, market hogs, chickens, and rabbits.
Through showmanship, students learn to properly care for, train, and present their animals at state shows. Success in the ring requires dedication, responsibility, and commitment to providing consistent care throughout the season.
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Horse Show
Each year, 4-H hosts a State Horse Show with opportunities for youth ages 9 - 18 to compete in hunt seat, dressage, ranch, stock seat, contest, and gaited/saddle seat. To participate, students must own or lease their own horse before the deadline and turn in the required paperwork to the Pike County Extension office.
Journey to Master Horseman
The Journey to Master Horseman program is a multi-year project designed to help youth work toward earning the prestigious Master 4-H'er in Horse title. Participants gain experience in riding proficiency, volunteer hours at equestrian events, expanding general horse knowledge, and leadership engagement. 4-H students from 7th to 12th grade must own or lease their own horse to join the program.
The Journey to Master Horseman program requires a great deal of dedication from its students, including completing Georgia 4-H horse manuals, maintaining riding and care logs, demonstrating riding prowess, passing a written exam, and staying involved in 4-H along the way. Though it may seem daunting, the Horseman manual guides students through basic knowledge and skills required to complete the program.
