Your 4-H Horse Project Record Book
Cornell University Cooperative Extension Oneida County
My 4-H Horse Project Record Book
Member Name: _____________________________ Birth Date: ___________ Street Address: _________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _______________________________ Phone: ____________ Name of 4-H Club: _______________________________________________
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Your 4-H Horse Project Record Book Introduction This Horse Project Record Book has been created specifically for 4-H members enrolled in the 4-H horse project. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your horse.
What is a 4-H project? A project is a subject or topic that you learn about in 4-H. In this case, your project is a horse. You learn about your project by attending club meetings and educational workshops, and working with adult leaders and other 4-H members. You can also learn from field trips and by participating in clinics, shows and competitions.
Why complete a record book? A record book is not meant to be a chore. Instead, it is a way for you to learn about your project, as well as other valuable skills such as setting goals, collecting information, evaluating information, tracking costs and expenses, organization, and others.
Completing your 4-H Horse Project Record Book. At the beginning of the 4-H year, you will identify a horse to be your 4-H project animal for the year. Then begin recording all of the relevant information on your animal in your record book on a monthly basis. It is important to keep your record book up to date, so that completing it doesn’t become a chore at the end of the year. Take a glance through the record book so that you can see how it’s organized. As you can see, there are pages that pertain to various aspects of owning, leasing or working with your project horse throughout the year. You should complete all of the relevant information for the year. If for some reason, one page or sections does not pertain to your project, then you don’t need to complete that section. Just indicate “Not Applicable” in that section or page. If a page or section does not change from one year to the next, such as the horse identification page, then you do not need to complete a new page each year. The only page that must be completed by all 4Her’s each and every year is page 4, the “Project Goals” and “Summary of Accomplishments.” The record book has been three-hole punched so that it may be easily kept in a 3-ring binder. Your 4-H horse records should be accumulative – meaning that you keep and add to your records from year to year, keeping them all in a 3-ring binder or portfolio. You can organize your notebook however you choose. Some 4-Hers may anticipate having the same project animal for more than one year. In this case you might choose to organize your 2
notebook by project animal and will simply continue to add information and pages to your records for that animal over the years. Then when you change project animals, you just start a new section in your notebook, with a new set of records for your new project animal. Others may choose to organize their notebooks by year, with tabs dividing one year from the next. In this case, if you have a new project animal from year to year, then you will simply begin a new set of records for your new animal each year. If, however, you have the same project animal from year to year but you still want to organize your notebook by year, you can simply make a photocopy of your completed records from the previous year and then insert them into your notebook under the current year and add any new and updated information to them to bring your records up to date. These are just a couple of examples of ways that you might organize and present your 4-H horse project records. But, remember – these are YOUR records and part of the goal for completing them is that you use your imagination and be creative in how you develop them. The idea is that at the completion of your 4-H career, you will have a compilation of records that shows your progression in your project from year to year.
Awards and Recognition One of the goals of many 4-Hers is to earn a Project Medal at the end of the 4-H year. In order to be eligible for a Horse Project Medal, 4-Hers must meet the following criteria: Currently enrolled 4-H member. Have given a Horse Communications presentation on a horse related topic in the current year. Must have been enrolled in the 4-H Horse Project area for at least 2 years. Must submit up-to-date Horse Project Records showing at least 2 years of records. Have participated in at least 2 County horse programs/activities for the year.
All 4-Hers who complete and submit a 4-H Horse Project Record will receive a Project Completion Certificate, regardless of whether you receive a project medal.
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Each year, out of all the 4-Hers that receive a horse project medal, a High Horse Medal of Honor will be awarded. The 4-H Horse Science Advisory Committee will select this individual based upon the 4-Her’s level of involvement and accomplishment in their horse project. This information will come from the 4-H Projects Summary Booklet, as well as the Horse Project Records.
SO HAVE FUN AND ENJOY LEARNING ABOUT YOUR 4-H HORSE PROJECT!
Project Goals (at start of project)) •
Year ______
To be completed every year by all 4-Hers in the Horse project area
This is my ________ year doing a 4-H Horse Project. State at least three goals at the beginning of your 4-H project year. Tell the things you want to learn from your 4-H horse project. Please discuss these goals with your parents and your 4-H leader. Example Goals:
Identify breeds of horses Learn 15 parts of the horse Learn to give reasons in horse judging
Show my horse in a halter class Help plan a local horse show Participate in Horse Bowl & Hippology Serve as a 4-H club officer
1. _________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________________
Member Signature _____________________ Leader Signature __________________
Summary of Accomplishments (when record book is due) What goals have you accomplished? If you have not accomplished one or more of your goals, please explain. What have you learned? Describe your experiences this year. (Attach an additional page if needed.)
Member Signature _____________________ Leader Signature __________________ 4
Current Year __________
___________
__________
__________
__________
* If you keep the same project animal for more than one year, simply write the current year in the space above. If you change project animals, you need to complete a new Project Animal Identification sheet.
PROJECT ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION Common Name:_________________________________________ Age: __________________ Registered Name: ____________________________________________________________ Do you own your animal? Yes_____ No_____ If not, owner’s name: _______________________________ (Attach a copy of lease)
Sex __________
Breed _______________________
Height _________________
Color ________________
Weight __________________
Value of project horse at beginning of 4-H year:
(A)
Value of project horse at end of 4-H year:
(B)
*Estimated replacement market value at the start (A) and end (B) of project year.
Further description of your horse. For example, if your horse is registered, registration number and breed registry; pedigree of your horse; type of training your horse has had; what you do with your horse; peculiar mannerisms that your horse has; distinguishing markings; etc.
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MY PROJECT – IN PICTURES Include photos/pictures of you and your horse here.
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Current Year __________
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
Animal Name: _____________________________
HORSE HEALTH & GROWTH INDICATOR RECORD Record at least once each season (fall, winter, spring and summer).
Month
Height (hands)
Weight (lbs)
Pulse
(/min)
Respiration (/min)
Capillary Refill (sec)
Temperature (degrees F)
Body Condition Score (1-9)*
*Information on how to take all of these measurements can be found in the Appendix.
HEALTH/MEDICAL PROCEDURES & EXPENSES Include veterinarian, farrier, deworming, vaccinations, and any other health or medical related expenses or procedures. Date 1/1/07
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Description of Expense/Procedure
Cost ($)
Example: deworming (Ivermectin)
$12.00
TOTAL:
Current Year __________
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
Animal Name: _____________________________
EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY INVENTORY At the beginning of the 4-H year, take an inventory of what equipment and supplies are on hand that you use with your project horse. If the cost is not known, estimate the replacement value. If equipment is shared between 4-H members, divide the cost between members. Note: Wear and tear occurs on equipment as we use it. These items will depreciate (go down in value). Take this into account when putting a dollar value on your inventory items. Beginning Inventory – Equipment on hand at beginning of the project year.
Value at Beginning Year (A)
Amount & Kind Example: 3 used halters
$15.00
$12.00
+
+
New Inventory – Equipment and supplies purchased during project year.
Value at Beginning Year (A)
Amount & Kind Example: new saddle fly spray
$600.00 $15.00
TOTAL INVENTORY VALUE $ (A) $
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-
(B) $
=
$
Value at End of Year (B)
Value at End of Year (B) $590.00 $0.00
$
Equipment Expense
Current Year __________
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
* Helpful Hints are in the Appendix.
FEEDING RECORD & EXPENSES Do you own or lease your project horse?
Own
Lease
Do you Board your project horse?
Yes
No
Example
If leasing or boarding, please work with the horse owner or stable manager to determine these values.
Grain
Amount
Cost
Hay
Amount
Cost
Pasture
Cost
Other
(salt, mineral, etc)
Cost
Sweet Feed
60 lbs
$13.00
Timothy
20 bales
$60.00
Pasture
$30.00
Biotin
$7.00
Monthly Total
$110.00
October November December January February March April May June July August September
Total Grain Cost
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Total Hay Cost
Total Pasture Cost
Total Other Cost
-----------TOTAL FEED
Current Year __________
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
FEED INFORMATION Grain 1. What production level is this feed designed for?
Please attach one tag or label from a grain/feed being fed to your project horse.
(Ex. Maintenance, performance, growth, etc…..)
If a home-made mix, please describe the mix.
2. What is the Crude Protein level of this feed?
3. What is the main ingredient in this feed?
(Hint: if the answer is not clear, it’s probably the first ingredient listed.)
4. The TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients) level of a feed indicates energy value. Calculate the TDN level of this feed. Crude Fiber level should be on the feed tag. Formula = {84 – (1.5 x % crude fiber)} = _______ %TDN (Example {84-(1.5 x 15)} = 61.5%TDN
Hay & Pasture HAY 1. Type of hay:
PASTURE 1. How many hours per day does your horse have access to pasture?
2. Amount eaten per day: 3. Have you had your hay analyzed for nutritional content? If so, what is the percent Crude Protein in the hay?
2. How would you classify the pasture: Basically dirt lot, exercise area only Overgrazed, limited grass available Average pasture, 2-4” grass height Good quality, 4-8” grass height
Supplements/Other
1. List the other supplements or other feeds that your horse receives and why he/she gets each.
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Current Year __________
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
Animal Name ____________________________
OTHER EXPENSES Here’s where you should include any other expenses related to your horse for the year. Other expenses might include: Í boarding fees Í training fees Í bedding Í breeding fees Í transportation costs Í association dues/fees Í show entry fees Date
Description of Expense
Cost ($)
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES
MY TIME Estimate the amount of time that you spend with your project horse. Hours Spent Grooming, feeding & general care Riding, driving or training On tack care and repair
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Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
June
July
Aug.
Sept.
Total Amount
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
Current Year __________
Animal Name ____________________________
INCOME RECORD List here any income received from your project this year. It is quite likely that your project had no income. If so, enter “None” under Description and “0” under “Total Income.” Possible Income might include: Í sale of horse(s) Í sale of tack or equipment Í premium money won Í other prizes/awards Í sale of other supplies or services
Date
Description of Income
Income ($)
Total Income: NET PROJECT COST OR PROFIT If your project earned more than it cost, then your project made a profit. But this is not likely so don’t worry if your project did not make money! Although a business aims to earn a profit, a 4-H project is meant for learning. The important point to remember is that most activities have costs. Therefore, you must be careful to spend money wisely.
Health/Medical Expenses Equipment Expense Feed Expense Other Expenses TOTAL PROJECT EXPENSES:
Change in Value of Horse:
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_________
Value of horse at end of year
_________
Difference +/- _________
THE BOTTOM LINE Total Project Income: Total Project Expenses:
Value of horse at beginning of year
___________ (-)
___________
(+/-) ___________
Profit or Loss $
Current Year __________
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
Project Experience MYMy PROJECT EXPERIENCE •
Use this sheet to record what you do in your 4-H horse project .
Here are some things you might list: Íshows & competitions Íspecial meetings & clinics Ífield trips Íhorse related communications/public speaking Ícounty/state fairs Íhorse related 4-H events & activities Íproject awards & recognition ACTIVITY/EVENT
Example: Gave a county presentation
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DATE & LOCATION
March 15, 2007 Town Hall
WHAT I DID.
I gave a presentation on the parts of the Western saddle.
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
Current Year __________
MY PROJECT EXPERIENCE – Page 2 MY PROJECT EXPERIENCE 1. What are some of the new things you learned this year?
2. What provided the greatest challenge for you this year? How did you solve it?
3. What did you like the best about your project this year?
4. If your horse could talk, what tales would it tell about your 4-H project this year?
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My 4-H Horse Project Record Book
Member Name: _____________________________ Birth Date: ___________ Street Address: _________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _______________________________ Phone: ____________ Name of 4-H Club: _______________________________________________
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Your 4-H Horse Project Record Book Introduction This Horse Project Record Book has been created specifically for 4-H members enrolled in the 4-H horse project. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your horse.
What is a 4-H project? A project is a subject or topic that you learn about in 4-H. In this case, your project is a horse. You learn about your project by attending club meetings and educational workshops, and working with adult leaders and other 4-H members. You can also learn from field trips and by participating in clinics, shows and competitions.
Why complete a record book? A record book is not meant to be a chore. Instead, it is a way for you to learn about your project, as well as other valuable skills such as setting goals, collecting information, evaluating information, tracking costs and expenses, organization, and others.
Completing your 4-H Horse Project Record Book. At the beginning of the 4-H year, you will identify a horse to be your 4-H project animal for the year. Then begin recording all of the relevant information on your animal in your record book on a monthly basis. It is important to keep your record book up to date, so that completing it doesn’t become a chore at the end of the year. Take a glance through the record book so that you can see how it’s organized. As you can see, there are pages that pertain to various aspects of owning, leasing or working with your project horse throughout the year. You should complete all of the relevant information for the year. If for some reason, one page or sections does not pertain to your project, then you don’t need to complete that section. Just indicate “Not Applicable” in that section or page. If a page or section does not change from one year to the next, such as the horse identification page, then you do not need to complete a new page each year. The only page that must be completed by all 4Her’s each and every year is page 4, the “Project Goals” and “Summary of Accomplishments.” The record book has been three-hole punched so that it may be easily kept in a 3-ring binder. Your 4-H horse records should be accumulative – meaning that you keep and add to your records from year to year, keeping them all in a 3-ring binder or portfolio. You can organize your notebook however you choose. Some 4-Hers may anticipate having the same project animal for more than one year. In this case you might choose to organize your 2
notebook by project animal and will simply continue to add information and pages to your records for that animal over the years. Then when you change project animals, you just start a new section in your notebook, with a new set of records for your new project animal. Others may choose to organize their notebooks by year, with tabs dividing one year from the next. In this case, if you have a new project animal from year to year, then you will simply begin a new set of records for your new animal each year. If, however, you have the same project animal from year to year but you still want to organize your notebook by year, you can simply make a photocopy of your completed records from the previous year and then insert them into your notebook under the current year and add any new and updated information to them to bring your records up to date. These are just a couple of examples of ways that you might organize and present your 4-H horse project records. But, remember – these are YOUR records and part of the goal for completing them is that you use your imagination and be creative in how you develop them. The idea is that at the completion of your 4-H career, you will have a compilation of records that shows your progression in your project from year to year.
Awards and Recognition One of the goals of many 4-Hers is to earn a Project Medal at the end of the 4-H year. In order to be eligible for a Horse Project Medal, 4-Hers must meet the following criteria: Currently enrolled 4-H member. Have given a Horse Communications presentation on a horse related topic in the current year. Must have been enrolled in the 4-H Horse Project area for at least 2 years. Must submit up-to-date Horse Project Records showing at least 2 years of records. Have participated in at least 2 County horse programs/activities for the year.
All 4-Hers who complete and submit a 4-H Horse Project Record will receive a Project Completion Certificate, regardless of whether you receive a project medal.
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Each year, out of all the 4-Hers that receive a horse project medal, a High Horse Medal of Honor will be awarded. The 4-H Horse Science Advisory Committee will select this individual based upon the 4-Her’s level of involvement and accomplishment in their horse project. This information will come from the 4-H Projects Summary Booklet, as well as the Horse Project Records.
SO HAVE FUN AND ENJOY LEARNING ABOUT YOUR 4-H HORSE PROJECT!
Project Goals (at start of project)) •
Year ______
To be completed every year by all 4-Hers in the Horse project area
This is my ________ year doing a 4-H Horse Project. State at least three goals at the beginning of your 4-H project year. Tell the things you want to learn from your 4-H horse project. Please discuss these goals with your parents and your 4-H leader. Example Goals:
Identify breeds of horses Learn 15 parts of the horse Learn to give reasons in horse judging
Show my horse in a halter class Help plan a local horse show Participate in Horse Bowl & Hippology Serve as a 4-H club officer
1. _________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________________
Member Signature _____________________ Leader Signature __________________
Summary of Accomplishments (when record book is due) What goals have you accomplished? If you have not accomplished one or more of your goals, please explain. What have you learned? Describe your experiences this year. (Attach an additional page if needed.)
Member Signature _____________________ Leader Signature __________________ 4
Current Year __________
___________
__________
__________
__________
* If you keep the same project animal for more than one year, simply write the current year in the space above. If you change project animals, you need to complete a new Project Animal Identification sheet.
PROJECT ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION Common Name:_________________________________________ Age: __________________ Registered Name: ____________________________________________________________ Do you own your animal? Yes_____ No_____ If not, owner’s name: _______________________________ (Attach a copy of lease)
Sex __________
Breed _______________________
Height _________________
Color ________________
Weight __________________
Value of project horse at beginning of 4-H year:
(A)
Value of project horse at end of 4-H year:
(B)
*Estimated replacement market value at the start (A) and end (B) of project year.
Further description of your horse. For example, if your horse is registered, registration number and breed registry; pedigree of your horse; type of training your horse has had; what you do with your horse; peculiar mannerisms that your horse has; distinguishing markings; etc.
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MY PROJECT – IN PICTURES Include photos/pictures of you and your horse here.
6
Current Year __________
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
Animal Name: _____________________________
HORSE HEALTH & GROWTH INDICATOR RECORD Record at least once each season (fall, winter, spring and summer).
Month
Height (hands)
Weight (lbs)
Pulse
(/min)
Respiration (/min)
Capillary Refill (sec)
Temperature (degrees F)
Body Condition Score (1-9)*
*Information on how to take all of these measurements can be found in the Appendix.
HEALTH/MEDICAL PROCEDURES & EXPENSES Include veterinarian, farrier, deworming, vaccinations, and any other health or medical related expenses or procedures. Date 1/1/07
7
Description of Expense/Procedure
Cost ($)
Example: deworming (Ivermectin)
$12.00
TOTAL:
Current Year __________
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
Animal Name: _____________________________
EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY INVENTORY At the beginning of the 4-H year, take an inventory of what equipment and supplies are on hand that you use with your project horse. If the cost is not known, estimate the replacement value. If equipment is shared between 4-H members, divide the cost between members. Note: Wear and tear occurs on equipment as we use it. These items will depreciate (go down in value). Take this into account when putting a dollar value on your inventory items. Beginning Inventory – Equipment on hand at beginning of the project year.
Value at Beginning Year (A)
Amount & Kind Example: 3 used halters
$15.00
$12.00
+
+
New Inventory – Equipment and supplies purchased during project year.
Value at Beginning Year (A)
Amount & Kind Example: new saddle fly spray
$600.00 $15.00
TOTAL INVENTORY VALUE $ (A) $
8
-
(B) $
=
$
Value at End of Year (B)
Value at End of Year (B) $590.00 $0.00
$
Equipment Expense
Current Year __________
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
* Helpful Hints are in the Appendix.
FEEDING RECORD & EXPENSES Do you own or lease your project horse?
Own
Lease
Do you Board your project horse?
Yes
No
Example
If leasing or boarding, please work with the horse owner or stable manager to determine these values.
Grain
Amount
Cost
Hay
Amount
Cost
Pasture
Cost
Other
(salt, mineral, etc)
Cost
Sweet Feed
60 lbs
$13.00
Timothy
20 bales
$60.00
Pasture
$30.00
Biotin
$7.00
Monthly Total
$110.00
October November December January February March April May June July August September
Total Grain Cost
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Total Hay Cost
Total Pasture Cost
Total Other Cost
-----------TOTAL FEED
Current Year __________
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
FEED INFORMATION Grain 1. What production level is this feed designed for?
Please attach one tag or label from a grain/feed being fed to your project horse.
(Ex. Maintenance, performance, growth, etc…..)
If a home-made mix, please describe the mix.
2. What is the Crude Protein level of this feed?
3. What is the main ingredient in this feed?
(Hint: if the answer is not clear, it’s probably the first ingredient listed.)
4. The TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients) level of a feed indicates energy value. Calculate the TDN level of this feed. Crude Fiber level should be on the feed tag. Formula = {84 – (1.5 x % crude fiber)} = _______ %TDN (Example {84-(1.5 x 15)} = 61.5%TDN
Hay & Pasture HAY 1. Type of hay:
PASTURE 1. How many hours per day does your horse have access to pasture?
2. Amount eaten per day: 3. Have you had your hay analyzed for nutritional content? If so, what is the percent Crude Protein in the hay?
2. How would you classify the pasture: Basically dirt lot, exercise area only Overgrazed, limited grass available Average pasture, 2-4” grass height Good quality, 4-8” grass height
Supplements/Other
1. List the other supplements or other feeds that your horse receives and why he/she gets each.
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Current Year __________
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
Animal Name ____________________________
OTHER EXPENSES Here’s where you should include any other expenses related to your horse for the year. Other expenses might include: Í boarding fees Í training fees Í bedding Í breeding fees Í transportation costs Í association dues/fees Í show entry fees Date
Description of Expense
Cost ($)
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES
MY TIME Estimate the amount of time that you spend with your project horse. Hours Spent Grooming, feeding & general care Riding, driving or training On tack care and repair
12
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
June
July
Aug.
Sept.
Total Amount
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
Current Year __________
Animal Name ____________________________
INCOME RECORD List here any income received from your project this year. It is quite likely that your project had no income. If so, enter “None” under Description and “0” under “Total Income.” Possible Income might include: Í sale of horse(s) Í sale of tack or equipment Í premium money won Í other prizes/awards Í sale of other supplies or services
Date
Description of Income
Income ($)
Total Income: NET PROJECT COST OR PROFIT If your project earned more than it cost, then your project made a profit. But this is not likely so don’t worry if your project did not make money! Although a business aims to earn a profit, a 4-H project is meant for learning. The important point to remember is that most activities have costs. Therefore, you must be careful to spend money wisely.
Health/Medical Expenses Equipment Expense Feed Expense Other Expenses TOTAL PROJECT EXPENSES:
Change in Value of Horse:
13
_________
Value of horse at end of year
_________
Difference +/- _________
THE BOTTOM LINE Total Project Income: Total Project Expenses:
Value of horse at beginning of year
___________ (-)
___________
(+/-) ___________
Profit or Loss $
Current Year __________
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
Project Experience MYMy PROJECT EXPERIENCE •
Use this sheet to record what you do in your 4-H horse project .
Here are some things you might list: Íshows & competitions Íspecial meetings & clinics Ífield trips Íhorse related communications/public speaking Ícounty/state fairs Íhorse related 4-H events & activities Íproject awards & recognition ACTIVITY/EVENT
Example: Gave a county presentation
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DATE & LOCATION
March 15, 2007 Town Hall
WHAT I DID.
I gave a presentation on the parts of the Western saddle.
*Please complete a new sheet each project year.
Current Year __________
MY PROJECT EXPERIENCE – Page 2 MY PROJECT EXPERIENCE 1. What are some of the new things you learned this year?
2. What provided the greatest challenge for you this year? How did you solve it?
3. What did you like the best about your project this year?
4. If your horse could talk, what tales would it tell about your 4-H project this year?
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