Horsemanship Standards
Study Guide
What are the Maryland 4-H
Horsemanship Standards ?
The Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards are designed to help 4-H members progressively develop knowledge of horse care, horse management, and horsemanship skills. The Horsemanship Standards are divided into Knowledge, English Riding, and Western Riding Standards each containing six levels.
The Riding Standards encourage members to become safe, effective and confident riders with a sound knowledge of equipment and tack.
The Knowledge Standards develop proper horse handling and husbandry skills. While it is realized that not every 4-H member would want to master all levels, the first two levels of the Knowledge and Riding Standards require 4-H members to learn the basics of horse safety, care, and riding.
In Howard County, Knowledge and Riding Levels 1 and 2 must be passed in order for the 4-Hers to participate in the 4-H Horse and Pony Show at the Howard County Fair and the Maryland State Fair.
Additional information about the Maryland 4-H Standards can be found below.
Parents are strongly encouraged to work with your young 4-Her in accomplishing this goal. We have divided the standards into the following categories.
To prepare for the test, click on the links below. Either print out the information and go over the data with your child or review the information online. Use your 4-H resources to augment what you and your 4-Her have learned together.
As always, your 4-H leaders are always happy to help in any way!
Knowledge (Written Test)
Knowledge (Written Test)