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.

Participant ages (by age as of Jan. 1, 2025): Cloverbud 5/7, Junior 8/9, Junior 10/11, Junior 12/13, Senior 14 and older.

Schedule

10:00 a.m. Check-in

10:30 a.m. Contest begins

2:00 p.m. Contest ends

Participants should bring Lunch and beverages

Register online (registration is free but required by January 20; no walk-ins):

https://go.uvm.edu/rutland-hippology