The 4-H Miniature Horse Project is a fun exciting way for the youth to spend time with a smaller equine partner! The miniature horse project does not require breed registration of the animals and includes:
- Miniature Horses
- Miniature Donkeys
- Miniature Mules
These cute partners in crime help the youth build solid connections and provide a great deal of friendship and support!
What Do you Need for a Miniature Horse?
In general, you’ll need at least an acre of land for your miniature horse to have adequate space to play, exercise, and forage in. This should be fenced-in that keeps them safe from predators, with plenty of grazing and forage.
Did you know miniature horses make excellent service animals?
There is a proportion of service animals that can now be miniature horses. The Americans with Disability Act (2010) revised regulations and allows miniature horses to be individually trained to work and perform tasks for a person with disabilities.
For youth interested in learning about horses we offer a Horseless Horse Program
The Horseless Horse project affords those an opportunity to learn more about horses using Colorado State University curriculum geared toward secondary education. Members learn all about anatomy, common diseases, housing, general health, breeds, colors and markings, and basic care. This project comes with workbooks that will cover 4 years and will gradually increase your knowledge in everything Horse.
Horse Judging Team, Hippology Team, and Horse Quizbowl Team
Join one of our many equine teams lead by seasoned coaches who create a fun environment for learning, teamwork, public speaking, demonstrations, and academic based knowledge on everything equine! You do not need a horse to join these teams!