News From Equine Husbandry

A group of youth with their 2025 recreational riding rewards awards in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
Recreational Riding Rewards Recognition

Published - September 9, 2026

Several of the 2026 Achievement Award winners are posing with their prizes in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Achievement Award Winners Honored

Published - September 7, 2026

2026 State Show Dedication Recipient Wayne Moore and his family, friends, and Extension colleagues in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Dedication

Published - September 6, 2026

Ruth Vorder Bruegge is holding her plaque for receiving the 2026 Candace Norman Adult Volunteer Leader award. On each side of her are Jessica McVey and Morgan Maness, members of the North Central District 4-H Horse Advisory Council who sponsored the award
2026 Candace Norman Service Award Winners

Published - September 5, 2026

Alumni Showmanship Sponsorship Challenge winner, Samantha Taylor, posing with her palomino horse and Alaina Cross. Samantha is where a hippopotamus costume.
2026: A Historic Year for Alumni Showmanship

Published - September 4, 2026

The senior and junior sportsmanship award winners posing with their plaques in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Sportsmanship Awards

Published - September 2, 2026

A collage of headshots of the 5 2026 State Communications Contest Champions.
2026 State Communications Contest Results

Published - August 28, 2026

A group photo of all the NC youth and coaches at the AQHYA championship contests.
2026 NC 4-H'ers Excel at APHA & AQHYA World Contests

Published - August 27, 2026

girl judging horses
2026 NC State Introductory Horse Judging Short Course

Published - August 27, 2026

Large group of NC 4-H'ers with their awards for the Southern Regional Contests
2026 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Educational Contest Results

Published - August 19, 2026

A picture of Ava Heilig and Jayleigh Tyndall with their horses and high-point prize buckles.
NC 4-H’ers Shine with High Points and Class Wins at the 2026 Southern Regionals

Published - August 17, 2026

Picture of a 4-H and her miniature horse in an American-themed costume.
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Results

Published - August 13, 2026

Grey Horse
Horse Owner Workshop

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Randolph County Center
Drawing of a horse and handler
2026 Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Winners

Published - July 20, 2026

A picture of a rider from the 2025 NC State 4-H Horse Show Carrying the American Flag.
Drill Team Classes are Coming to the State Show!

Published - May 19, 2026

A group of exhibitors in the covered arena at the 2025 NC State 4-H Horse Show
April 2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter

Published - April 21, 2026

A picture of the members of the winning Senior division team from Union county in front of the NC 4-H horse program picture backdrop.
2026 Horse Judging Champions Crowned

Published - April 15, 2026

Two women standing in an indoor riding arena holding a 4‑H award plaque
2026 Candace Norman Service Award Applications Open

Published - April 8, 2026

A picture of the first place senior hippology team and their awards
2026 NC State 4-H Hippology Contest Winners Announced

Published - March 20, 2026

A picture of the buckle awarded to the high individual in the 2026 NC State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest
2026 NC State 4-H Horsebowl Contest Results

Published - March 19, 2026

CLOVERBUD HORSEBOWL poster — March 14, 2026 10AM–11AM NCSU Riddick Hall; children at quiz buzzers
February 2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter

Published - February 16, 2026

Equestrian rider on brown horse with blue ribbon in indoor arena next to person holding award
2026 Eligibility Card Instructions for Horse Shows

Published - February 16, 2026

Four youth holding binders; "Youth Ambassador Applications due February 23, 2026"
AYHC Youth Ambassador Applications Open

Published - February 9, 2026

NC State 4‑H Horse Show poster with four riding photos and text "SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2026"
2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Sponsorship Opportunties

Published - January 9, 2026

2026 NC State 4-H Horse Program events calendar with monthly event listings
2025 Fall NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter

Published - December 16, 2025

Young rider on horse #425 receiving a plaque reading 'Junior Sportsmanship Award'
2025 Sportsmanship Award Winners

Published - December 16, 2025

Person in jacket and hat holding clipboard watching riders on horses in arena
2025 NC State Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List Available

Published - December 8, 2025

Ornate engraved belt buckle reading "Reserve Champion" and "2000 ROPERS"
Announcing the 2025 NC 4-H Recreational Riding Rewards Winners

Published - December 8, 2025

Teens and adults in indoor riding arena holding plaques and ribbons
Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the 2025 NC 4-H Horse Program Achievement Award Winners!

Published - December 8, 2025

Class winner of State 4-H show poses with horse, blue ribbon, and plaque.
Alumni Take the Arena to Raise Funds

Published - December 8, 2025

Elementary students seated at tables coloring and working on worksheets in a classroom
2026 Youth Training Clinic at NC State

Published - December 1, 2025

4‑H youth on stairs holding ribbons and plaques; text: "2025 Eastern National 4‑H Horse Roundup Champions"
North Carolina 4-H Teams Excel at 2025 Eastern National Horse Roundup

Published - November 13, 2025

Two women standing in an indoor riding arena holding a 4‑H award plaque
2025 Candace Norman Service Award Winners

Published - September 9, 2025

Five equestrians in helmets and show attire holding red, green, purple, silver, and brown ribbons
2025 Southern Regional Horse Show Results

Published - August 29, 2025

Group of 4-H members in red shirts holding ribbons at 2025 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships
2025 Southern Regional Educational Contest Results

Published - August 28, 2025

North Carolina 4H judging team standing with trophies and ribbons at AQHYA World 2025
NC 4-H'ers Shine at APHA and AQHYA Contests

Published - August 20, 2025

Person holding blue-and-white ribbon reading "North Carolina State 4‑H Horse Program" and a plaque
2025 NC State 4-H Horse Communications Contest Results

Published - August 12, 2025

Equestrian rider on brown horse with blue ribbon in indoor arena next to person holding award
2025 NC State 4-H Horse Show Results

Published - August 10, 2025

Horse poking head from stall door with three ribbons; dog sitting in front; cat on roof.
2025 Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contest Winners

Published - July 21, 2025

2025 West District 4-H Horsemanship Clinic, June 16–18, WNC Ag Center, Fletcher, NC
May 2025 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter

Published - May 27, 2025

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