Hippology is the study of the horse. During our Hippology Contest, 4-H members will be tested on their horse knowledge including nutrition, breeds, bridle/saddle types and parts, history, colors of hair/coats, names of muscles and bones, etc. Participants will place a class of four horses based on the structure of the horse.

Contest divisions (by age as of Jan. 1, 2025): Ages 8 and 9, Ages 10 and 11, Ages 12 and 13, Ages 14 and older.

Quiz bowl: Come prepared to test your equine knowledge in buzzer rounds.

Schedule

Hippology:

9:00 a.m. - Register and check-in at the door

9:30 a.m. - Contest begins

Quiz Bowl:

12:30 p.m. - Contest begins

2:30 p.m. - Results

Participants should bring: 

$2.00 per person donation to Homeward Bound
Pencils, clipboards, lunch, snacks, and drinks for yourself

To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Martha Seifert, Addison County 4-H Educator, at 802-656-7547 or martha.seifert@uvm.edu by Monday, January 6, 2025 so we may assist you.