Horseless Record
Book (.pdf)
**Interactive**
Horseless Record Book (.pdf)
Horseless
Dismounted Abilities
(.pdf)
Horseless
Project overview and requirements
(.doc)
Element Cover Sheet
(.pdf)
Novice Elements
(.pdf)
Junior Elements
(.pdf)
Senior Elements
(.pdf)
NOVICE HORSELESS PROJECT ELEMENTS
**Yellow items can be accomplished
at Equi-Ventures Farm**
A Horseless member’s Division will be determined by their Novice,
Junior or Senior Horsemaster
Book and appropriate Horseless Dismounted Abilities. The actual Horseless
Project will
consist of the Horseless Record Book and the appropriate Horseless
Elements. Complete the required
elements for each bracket as directed at the beginning of each bracket.
Each element needs to be submitted in the member’s Horseless
Project Notebook with an
Element Cover Sheet preceding each element. Use various methods when
completing each element:
captioned pictures, documented photo display, personal drawings, written
form, video, CD,
etc. Any copied article or copied research will not be accepted. Except
for where noted, each element
needs to be submitted within the member’s Horseless Notebook.
All Horseless Project requirements will be due at the July date set
each year for all Horsemaster
Requirements.
HEALTH & CARE
Select and complete three elements below. Fill out an Element Cover
Sheet for each element. Submit with your
Horseless Project Notebook. Except for Element # 4 keep everything
within the pages of your Horseless Project
Notebook.
1. Describe or show proper hoof cleaning prior
to riding
2. Describe or show how to safely feed and water a horse in a stall;
in a pasture
3. Describe or show three things the vet should do when seeing a horse
in the spring
4. Develop a diorama of a safe box stall or run-in
5. Describe or show how to groom a horse in
the spring during shedding season
6. Draw and describe your fantasy horse. Include: breed, color, markings,
size, age, gender, name, personality, training
7. Determine the cost of hay and grain in your area from two different
sources; name both of your sources
8. Describe or show what you can expect from
an equine dental exam and procedure
9. Describe or show what is needed for fencing and gates to be considered
safe for housing horses
10. Describe or show an injury leading to a scar that would effect
how the horse moves
HANDLING & SAFETY
Select and complete three elements below. Fill out an Element Cover
Sheet for each element. Submit with your
Horseless Project Notebook. Keep everything within the pages of your
Horseless Notebook.
1. Describe or show how to safely groom a horse.
Include tying and the use of a manger knot
2. Describe or show how to correctly approach a horse in the stall,
put on a halter and safely lead out through stall door
3. Describe or show how to safely lead a horse over several poles
on the ground
4. Describe or show both safe and unsafe areas to stand while holding
the lead rope of a horse. Explain why each area is
either safe or unsafe
5. Explain how to adjust a bridle, saddle and stirrup length for both
the horse and the rider
6. Describe or show a riding lesson and what you learned
7. Compare how two different horses you know lead. Include their ages
and level of ground training
8. Describe or show three ways a horse will defend itself in the wild.
Explain how each of these behaviors are dangerous
to man
9. Describe or show where to stand and how to
put a bridle and saddle on a horse
10. Describe or show how to correctly store a bridle, saddle and halter
CAREERS & EDUCATION
Select and complete two elements below. Fill out an Element Cover
Sheet for each element. Submit with your
Horseless Project Notebook. Keep everything within the pages of your
Horseless Notebook.
1. Volunteer 4 hours at a local equine facility
or event. Document your hours and what you learned or observed
2. Attend a local horse show. Interview an exhibitor and a worker.
Document your interview. Select questions prior to the interview and
include them in your element
3. Read a book on horse care. Evaluate the book. Was it informative,
easy to understand without owning a horse? What
was the most interesting thing you learned?
4. Make a list of possible jobs relating to
horses. Which ones would you need further schooling after high school?
Which
ones could you remain in this area? Which ones would you need to relocate?
5. Tour a breeding or training farm. Document your observations. What
was the most fun? What seemed to be the hardest thing for the farm
owner?
6. Collect 4 pictures of 4 different horses within the same breed
and place them as if they were in a halter class. Explain
your reasons
7. Read a current monthly horse magazine. Briefly summarize the article
that stands out to you the most
8. Attend a clinic, seminar or educational event that is horse related.
What did you learn?
9. You are now a 4-H Horse Leader for a new Kent County 10 member
club. Design two winter meetings for your club
10. Interview a ferrier, an equine dentist or an equine chiropractor.
What are some interesting things about their profession
BREEDS & DISCIPLINES
Select and complete two elements below. Fill out an Element Cover
Sheet for each element. Submit with your
Horseless Project Notebook. Keep everything within the pages of your
Horseless Notebook.
1. Select one breed and describe basic conformation about that specific
breed
2. Compare the size and weight differences for ponies, light horses
and draft horses
3. Select a riding discipline (dressage, reining, jumping, etc) and
give a history and purpose for that discipline. Include specific equipment
needs
4. Select two pieces of training equipment and describe both the correct
and incorrect usage of each
5. Describe or show the difference between a
lope, canter, gallop and run
6. Select a breed registry that does not allow for certain colors
or markings. Define the colors or markings not allowed
7. Select a breed registry and research the cost of individual membership,
cost of farm membership and cost for transferring registration papers
within that breed
8. Write a short story or report about your favorite horse breed.
Include why this is your favorite breed
9. Select your favorite class at a show and describe what the judge
would be looking for in the winner of that class. Design and describe
the perfect horse for that class
10. Make a set of 10 flash cards showing 10
different breeds
DESIGN AND CREATE
(extra credit)
Select and complete one element below. Fill out an Element Cover Sheet
. Submit with your Horseless Project
Notebook. Keep everything except Element # 6 within the pages of your
Horseless Notebook.
1. Design a horse related greeting card for a friend’s birthday
2. Write a short story with yourself as the main character and a fantasy
horse
3. Design a horse related stamp featuring either a famous horse or
a horse you personally know
4. Write a young children’s book featuring a short, fat pony
and one other animal of your choice
5. Take a series of photos of a horse you enjoy
spending time with or watching. Describe the horse you have chosen
6. Draw using either paints, charcoals, pastels, pencils or ink a
horse scene
7. Design a 4-H club banner that can be hung at your barn at Fair
8. Select a theme. Then make a college of pictures you have collected
representing your selected theme
[Download the Novice
Elements Sheet with the Highlighted Rows]