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Alberta 4-H Young Horse Industry Project Option Application | Horse Project Resources | Standardbred Project | Performance Standardbred
Alberta 4-H offers an opportunity for young people to develop mentally, emotionally and socially through association with others.
4-H Horse projects have been developed with assessment tools (benchmarks), set up in skill and knowledge levels. These assessment tools help members with know what they are expected to learn and will be used to assess each member’s knowledge and skills in each project.
Before a member can participate in any of the varied horse projects offered, they must complete the first three levels in the Horsemanship Project, which focuses on general horse care and safety.
More information can be obtained on the various Alberta 4-H Horse projects by click here to go to the available resources
Application
Deadline: Nov 1
To apply for the following horse projects, please use the Alberta 4-H Yound Horse Industry Project Option Application.
Alberta 4-H Standardbred Horse Project
Deadline: Nov 1
The 4-H Standardbred Horse Project is a partnership with the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) and Alberta Standardbred breeders.
Participants care for a Standardbred weanling through winter months and prepare it for the Standardbred Yearling Sale in the fall. The breeder maintains ownership of the weanling and reimburses the member for all expenses.
Who Can Apply?
Open to 4-H members who are 12 years of age or older and have completed Rider Level 3 Dismounted who have the permission of their parent(s) and a recommendation from their 4-H leader. Participants must be a member in good-standing of a 4-H club. Applications must demonstrate adequate stabling, feeding and grazing facilities. Applicants will be expected to have horse experience, knowledge and adult assistance.
Click here to download the Alberta 4-H Standardbred Horse Project brochure | Application
The Performance Standarbred Project
Deadline: Nov 1
Introducing a new opportunity for 4-H equine members. A joint project of Performance Standardbreds and the Provincial Equine Advisory Committee (PEAC).
The Standardbred is one of the most versatile breeds by far. By age three, there are many already starting their second careers. Throughout their early years, the foundation has been established and now it's onwards and upwards for these athletic, sturdy, sensible horses. Jumping, dressage, endurance, and competitive trail - there really is no limit to what they can accomplish!
Recognizing the potential of and the need to give these horses no longer able to race new lives, Performance Standardbreds promotes the breed in a new and positive light.
PEAC and the Alberta Performance Standardbreds have joined forces to give 4-H members the opportunity to really see how versatile these horses are.
Up to six 4-H members per year will be given the opportunity to work with a horse who is freshly retired from the race training. They will get the chance to develop the horse into a pleasure riding and driving horse.
Who Can Apply?
4-H members who age 12 and older and who have completed rider level 3 can apply to take on this project. A newly retired horse will be assigned to a 4-H member who will care for the horse and also work with it to train it to be ridden and/or driven for pleasure. There are challenges in training these horses—one of which is training them to lope or canter, but you will be given assistance from knowledgeable horse people who have successfully trained other horses.
Click here to download the Performance Standardbred Project | Application
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