Horse Club
Horse Club
The 4-H Horse Program in Kentucky is designed to reach youth that have a passion for horses, whether they own one or not. The program offers a variety of areas that the 4-Hers can be involved, learn valuable skills, and make friends for life. The Breckinridge County 4-H Horse Club meets each month for their regular club meetings. In addition, the club plans trail rides, horse shows, an annual horse camp, and much more!
The Breckinridge County 4-H Horse Club aims to provide a means for 4-H members to:
1. Develop leadership, initiative, self-reliance, sportsmanship and other desirable traits of character.
2. Be better prepared for citizenship responsibilities through working in groups and supporting horse projects and activities.
3. Promote a greater love for animals and a humane treatment toward them.
4. Experience the pride of working with a horse, pony or mule and being responsible for its management and welfare.
5. Develop an appreciation for horseback riding as a healthy and wholesome form of recreation.
6. Enhance their horsemanship skills and knowledge as well as understanding the business of breeding, raising and training horses, ponies and/or mules.
7. Increase their knowledge of basic safety precautions in order to prevent injury to themselves, their horse and others.