National 4-H Horse Publications
National 4-H Sponsored Equine Publications
North Carolina Extension Horse Husbandry Publications
Developing Effective Training Models for Youth Horse Bowl & Hippology Teams
North Carolina 4-H Horse Program Rules & Regulations Manual (4-HR&R)
NCSU Equine Short Course Manuals
A series of manuals developed for the NCSU Equine Short Course Series
Topics include:
Breeding Management and Transported Semen
Foaling
Horse Judging
Equine Genetics
Hoof Care
Farm Management & Liability
Facilities & Fencing
Manuals cost $10 to $20
Contact NCSU Extension Horse Husbandry for availability
Team Building Exercises– Presented at the 2009 NC/VA Leaders Conference by NC 4-H Leader Molly Maxon
Putting on a Horse Show– Presented at the 2009 NC/VA Leaders Conference by NC 4-H Leader Candace Norman
North Carolina Equine Activity Liability Provision
Additional Sources
The following contact information is for organizations or companies which can provide information which may be useful in studying for Hippology and Horse Bowl. Some of these organizations or companies may offer the above references. In no way does NCSU Extension Horse Husbandry endorse their products or company.
The American Horse Council has vital information on current issues in the equine industry on a national level: http://www.horsecouncil.org/
The Horse Lover’s Corral has basic information on horse management, puzzles, etc at a youth level: http://www.angelfire.com/tx2/kidshorses/index3.html
The Equine Research Catalog has additional references available on equine nutrition, reproduction, and management practices: http://www.equine-research-inc.com/
Types of Horse Breeds from the Oklahoma State University website: http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/
Equine Publications from the University of Kentucky: http://www.uky.edu/Ag/AnimalSciences/farm/equinepub.html
Information on the Equine Science Program at Colorado State University:
http://equinescience.colostate.edu/
Ohio State University Horse Kits are available for purchase through their learning lab kit section . These equine study kits are also available for check out from our districts. Please review the 2002 advisory board minutes for your district contact to borrow a kit. If you would like to purchase a kit, please visit the following website:
http://www.ohio4h.org/books-and-resources/learning-lab-kits/horse
Horse Smarts CD
Developed by Oklahoma State University
To purchase, contact:
Oklahoma State 4-H Office
205 Poultry Science Building, OSU
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 1-(405)-744-5390
The Illustrated Veterinary Encyclopedia for Horsemen (IVEH)
Editor: Don M. Wagoner
Equine Research Publications, PO Box 8618
Tyler, TX 75711
Phone: 1-(800)-848-0225
Horses and Horsemanship, (6th edition)
Author: M. Eugene Ensminger
The Interstate Printer & Publishers, Inc.
19-27 N. Jackson, Danville, IL 61832
Item Number 1888
Phone number: 1-(217)-446-0500
There is a special price for 4-H groups when ordering from the publisher
The Following Companies offer Catalogs that can be Used for Equine Equipment Identification:
Dover Saddlery
1-(800)-406-8204
http://www.doversaddlery.com/
Smith Brothers
1-(800)-784-5449
http://www.smithbrothers.com/
Miller Harness Company
1-(800)-525-6087
http://millerharness.com/
Country Supply
1-(800)-637-6721
http://www.horse.com/
Valley Vet Supply
1-(800)-356-1005
http://www.valleyvet.com/
National Bridle Shop
1-(800)-251-3474
