| Centaurs 4-H Club Horsemanship Standards Study Guide |
What are the Maryland State 4-H
Horsemanship Standards ?
The Maryland State 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
4-Hers to participate in the 4-H Horse and
Pony Show at the Howard County Fair. In
addition, Level 3 Riding must be passed in
order to ride at the Maryland State Fair 4-H
Horse Show.
Additional information about the Maryland 4-H
Standards can be found below.
Link to the Maryland 4-H Horse Program
Part 1 - Horsemanship Standards Getting Started
Part 2 - Horsemanship Standards Study Guide
Part 3 - Knowledge Standards
Horsemanship Standards ?
The Maryland State 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
4-Hers to participate in the 4-H Horse and
Pony Show at the Howard County Fair. In
addition, Level 3 Riding must be passed in
order to ride at the Maryland State Fair 4-H
Horse Show.
Additional information about the Maryland 4-H
Standards can be found below.
Link to the Maryland 4-H Horse Program
Part 1 - Horsemanship Standards Getting Started
Part 2 - Horsemanship Standards Study Guide
Part 3 - Knowledge Standards
Its fun and exciting to learn about horses!
Tell me more about the Howard County
4-H Horsemanship Program!
The Howard County 4-H Horse program encourages all
members of the Centaurs 4-H Club to participate in the
4-H Horsemanship Standards. This website was created
to aid you in preparing for both the Riding and
Knowledge portions of the Horsemanship Standards.
Parents are strongly encouraged to work with your young
4-Her in accomplishing this goal. We have divided the
standards into the categories that match the Maryland
State 4-H Horsemanship Standards.
This looks so overwhelming. How do I get started?
Step 1. To prepare for the Knowledge test, first open the
Centaurs 4-H Club Study Guide for the knowledge level
appropriate for your child. All 4-Hers must start at Level
1. There is one study guide for each level. (Note: Levels
1 and 2 are combined int one file.) Print out the study
guide.
Centaurs 4-H Club Levels 1 and 2 Study Guides
Centaurs 4-H Club Level 3 Study Guide
Centaurs 4-H Club Level 4 Study Guide
Step 2. Then, click on the links below. Each 4-Her should
slowly start filling out their study guide. Either print out the
detailed information and go over it with your 4-Her or
review the information online. Use your 4-H resources to
augment what you and your 4-Her have learned together.
Older 4-Hers will be able to complete their study guides
independently.
Step 3. Study your completed guide. Then, when your
4-H Leader announces a date for testing, you will be
ready and prepared.
If you can not find a particular answer, contact your 4-H
Leader. As always, your 4-H leaders are always happy to
help in any way!
What about the Riding portions?
Links for the Riding Tests can be found here:
Maryland State 4-H Horsemanship Standards Riding Tests
Tell me more about the Howard County
4-H Horsemanship Program!
The Howard County 4-H Horse program encourages all
members of the Centaurs 4-H Club to participate in the
4-H Horsemanship Standards. This website was created
to aid you in preparing for both the Riding and
Knowledge portions of the Horsemanship Standards.
Parents are strongly encouraged to work with your young
4-Her in accomplishing this goal. We have divided the
standards into the categories that match the Maryland
State 4-H Horsemanship Standards.
This looks so overwhelming. How do I get started?
Step 1. To prepare for the Knowledge test, first open the
Centaurs 4-H Club Study Guide for the knowledge level
appropriate for your child. All 4-Hers must start at Level
1. There is one study guide for each level. (Note: Levels
1 and 2 are combined int one file.) Print out the study
guide.
Centaurs 4-H Club Levels 1 and 2 Study Guides
Centaurs 4-H Club Level 3 Study Guide
Centaurs 4-H Club Level 4 Study Guide
Step 2. Then, click on the links below. Each 4-Her should
slowly start filling out their study guide. Either print out the
detailed information and go over it with your 4-Her or
review the information online. Use your 4-H resources to
augment what you and your 4-Her have learned together.
Older 4-Hers will be able to complete their study guides
independently.
Step 3. Study your completed guide. Then, when your
4-H Leader announces a date for testing, you will be
ready and prepared.
If you can not find a particular answer, contact your 4-H
Leader. As always, your 4-H leaders are always happy to
help in any way!
What about the Riding portions?
Links for the Riding Tests can be found here:
Maryland State 4-H Horsemanship Standards Riding Tests
| Information for Levels 1 and 2 Knowledge (Written Test) |
| Information for Levels 3 and 4 Knowledge (Written Test) |
Levels 1 and 2 Horse Handling
Levels 1 and 2 Horse Breeds, Conformation, and
Movement
Levels 1 and 2 Grooming and Bandaging
Levels 1 and 2 Health Care/Vet Knowledge/Nutrition
Levels 1 and 2 Stable Management and Safety
Levels 1 and 2 Transportation and Travel Safety
Levels 1 and 2 Tack and Equipment
Levels 1 and 2 Horse Breeds, Conformation, and
Movement
Levels 1 and 2 Grooming and Bandaging
Levels 1 and 2 Health Care/Vet Knowledge/Nutrition
Levels 1 and 2 Stable Management and Safety
Levels 1 and 2 Transportation and Travel Safety
Levels 1 and 2 Tack and Equipment
Levels 3 and 4 Horse Breeds, Conformation, and
Movement
Levels 3 and 4 Grooming and Bandaging
Levels 3 and 4 Health Care/Vet Knowledge
Levels 3 and 4 Stable Management and Safety
Levels 3 and 4 Nutrition
Levels 3 and 4 Tack Knowledge
Levels 3 and 4 Transportation and Travel Safety
Movement
Levels 3 and 4 Grooming and Bandaging
Levels 3 and 4 Health Care/Vet Knowledge
Levels 3 and 4 Stable Management and Safety
Levels 3 and 4 Nutrition
Levels 3 and 4 Tack Knowledge
Levels 3 and 4 Transportation and Travel Safety
LET'S PRACTICE! Now that you have
studied really hard, here are some Level
1 and 2 Practice tests and workbooks.
Print these out and see if you can
answer the questions!
Pony Club D Workbook
Pony Club D1 Workbook
Horsemanship Level 1 Practice Written Test
Horsemanship Level 2 Practice Written Test
Horsemanship Levels 1-4 Riding Test Patterns
studied really hard, here are some Level
1 and 2 Practice tests and workbooks.
Print these out and see if you can
answer the questions!
Pony Club D Workbook
Pony Club D1 Workbook
Horsemanship Level 1 Practice Written Test
Horsemanship Level 2 Practice Written Test
Horsemanship Levels 1-4 Riding Test Patterns
| Maryland State 4-H Study Guide for Levels 5 and 6 Knowledge and Riding |
Levels 5 and 6 Knowledge and Riding tests are given
at the State level. For more information on the Study
Guide and Riding Patterns go to the Maryland State
4-H website.
at the State level. For more information on the Study
Guide and Riding Patterns go to the Maryland State
4-H website.