Horsemanship Skills Program
updated level 1-2 h-skills examiners list added
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
- Horsemanship Skills Reference List
- Horsemanship Skills Flow Chart
- Safety Resources
Evaluation/Member Sheets
- Revised Horsemanship Skills Level 1 Evaluation Sheet
- Revised Horsemanship Skills Level 2 Evaluation Sheet
- Revised Horsemanship Skills Level 3 Evaluation Sheet
- Revised Horsemanship Skills Level 4 Evaluation Sheet
- Revised 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
- Testing Information for County Coordinators
- Testing information for Volunteers and Examiners
- Regional 4-H Horsemanship Skills Clinics Host County Responsibilities
- Examiner Requirements
- Level 1 Horsemanship Skills Testing Information for Production Members under 12
- 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
- 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
2009 Level 3 Horsemanship Skills Achievers
2009 Level 3 Horsemanship Skills Achievers
Level 3 Horsemanship Skills Achievers recognized at the PA State 4-H Horse Show. From Left to Right: Sara Berkebile, Somerset County; Amanda Dillaman, Butler County; Jennifer Boggs, Allegheny County; Maggie Brenenborg, Allengheny County; Dr. Terry Etherton, Department Head of Dairy and Animal Science at Penn State; Vincent Steed, Allegheny County; Elizabeth Pope, Northumberland County; Patty Kelly, 4-H Horse Program Development Committee; Celeste Valencik, Columbia County; Danielle Lehman, Columbia County; Pat Comerford, Penn State Equine Extenision Specialist. Not picture: Samantha Mancu, Allegheny County and Beth Larson, Butler County. Photograph courtesy of John Hudson photography.
2008 Level 3 and 4 Horsemanship Skills Achievers
Level 3 Horsemanship Skills Achievers recognized at the PA State 4-H Horse Show. From Left to Right: Daniel Zmuida, Chester County; Shalise Gallaher, Clearfield County; Patty Kelly, PA 4-H Horse Development Committee; Tiffany Kruger, Perry County; Jessica Lehman, Columbia County.
Photograph taken by John Hudson of John Hudson Photography.
Level 4 Horsemanship Skills Achievers recognized at the PA State 4-H
Horse Show and presented with belt buckles for their achievements. From left to Right. Taylor Nedurian, Columbia County; Patty Kelly PA 4-H Horse Program Development Committee; Alexis Nedurian, Columbia County.
Photograph taken by John Hudson of John Hudson Photography.
