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Horse Project Forms- Must be turned in to the local OSU Extension office no later than April 15th 

Horse Registration (1 per animal)

4-H Horse Leasing Guidelines

Horse Safety & Ethics Training

This online certification course is required for ALL 4-H youth participating in a 4-H Horse project.  Completion of this online course serves as the AQCA qualifier for the 2025 Lorain County Jr. Fair

EquiStep 2025 Course


Horse "School" Clinics

June 15, 2025, 6:00-8:00pm

July 24, 2025, 6:00-8:00pm

Lorain County Fairgrounds

Register Here

These fun, hands-on learning opportunities are offered for youth enrolled in 4-H equine projects.  Youth will gain knowledge and guidance from well-respected and state-approved workshop instructors. 

Youth and a registered project horse may participate in hands-on instruction.

Three tracks will be offered: Saddle Horse, Small Equine, and Draft Horse.   

 


Horse Show Opportunities 

Performance Against Standards- PAS Shows

Youth wanting to show their horse at the State Fair Junior Horse Show must earn a qualifying score at a PAS Show.  Lorain County is part of a tri-county program that offers two opportunities for youth to earn qualifying scores. Classes offered at these shows are graded according to a set of standard guidelines.  These guidelines can be found on the state website.

Huron, Erie, and Lorain counties work together to offer our youth a local PAS try-out option.

Tri-county PAS Show Rules

The deadline to register for these shows is May 30, 2025.  Complete the PAS form below and return it to the OSU Extension office with a $40.00 payment by the deadline.

2025 Lorain County PAS Form 

2025 OSF Jr. Horse Show Classes 

Additional PAS Information - score sheets, patterns, qualifying information, and other PAS show dates and locations

If you have an interest or need in attending another county show, please be sure to note their requirements and deadlines.  You will need to complete the Out of County Form below AND follow their PAS Show registration process.  

PAS Out of County Approval Form

**Coggins test results will be due with State Fair entries

Horse Show Opportunities- Lorain County Jr. Fair Week 2025 info coming soom

Groom & Clean

Show-August      Deadline- August

Versatility

Show-August      Deadline- August

Show-August       Deadline- August

Fun Show- Coming Soon!

  • Entry Form
  • Show Bill

Other Horse Show Opportunities 

Lorain County 4-H Small Equine & Pony Show

Angels Haven Fun Shows

Lorain County Horse Club Open Youth Show Series

Medina County Show Series

Portage-Summit-Stark Show Series

Valley City Saddle Club Show Series

Wayne County Saddle Club Shows

 

Does your 4-H Club or group want to host a 4-H Horse Show or other hands-on educational events?  Complete and submit the County Event Request form to the Extension office.  This will be forwarded to the 4-H Educational Board to assist you in the planning process!  

Lorain County 4-H Show SOP

County Event Request Form

Directions to Lorain County Metroparks Equestrian Center


Other Horse Judging and Contest Opportunities 

Horse Communications Contest

An opportunity for youth enrolled in a 4-H horse project to demonstrate their communication and media skills on a specific equine or equine-related topic.

Horse Bowl

An opportunity for 4-H members enrolled in horse projects to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related matters through a quiz bowl-style competition.

Hippology

This opportunity is for youth enrolled in a 4-H horse project to demonstrate the breadth of their knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry and the application of this knowledge and skill.

Horse Judging

In this opportunity, youth participants learn and apply knowledge of the ideal features of a variety of breeds and a variety of riding styles. They must evaluate, or place, each horse in relation to the ideal for the breed and in relation to the other horses or riders in the class.  Competitors provide a brief oral presentation explaining their placings.     

Horse Poster Contest

A diverse visual demonstration of equine project knowledge.

 

 


OSU Equine Animal Science Website