Events

Northwest District Events

Knowledge Contests

• Horse Judging Clinic: December 9, 2024. Durbin Arena, Free Union, VA - JUNIOR RESULTS, SENIOR RESULTS

• Northwest District Horse Bowl Contest - March 2, 2024. GW Carver Center, Rapidan, VA; Contacts: Bertha Durbin and Carrie Swanson

• Northwest District Hippology Contest-  March 2, 2024. GW Carver Center, Rapidan, VA; Contact: Hannah McDonald  

• NO District level communication contest is scheduled at this time. To qualify for Equismartz, the 4-Her must win a Blue Danish from any unit or county contest for public speaking, presentations, or team presentations.

Qualifying Horse Shows  

• May 11, 2024: Frederick County Fairgrounds, Cross Junction, VA. Golden Horseshoe 4-H Club Benefit Show. Contact: Rose McDonald  Prize List;  Horsemanship Skills 

• May 26, 2024: Durbin Arena, Free Union, VA. Hoof-n-Woof Benefit Show. Contact: Bertha Durbin  Prize List;   Entry Form 

• June 8, 2024: Lexington Horse Center, Lexington VA. Bit N Bridle 4-H Club Open Show. Contact Jill Dawson (540-460-9980) Prize List.
  
  

Qualifying Clinics

• TBD

If you are interested in hosting a Qualifying Clinic, review the application and guidelines and contact Julie Williamson.

Horsemanship Skills Testing

Levels 1 & 2 Skills testing will be available at each of the District Qualifying Shows listed above.

If you are interested in hosting a skills testing event in the district, please contact Julie Williamson. Details on hosting a skills testing event can be found on the State 4-H site:  Skills testing application

Other 4-H Events: Visit the VA 4-H Horse Program Page for more information.

• Feb. 9-10 Block & Bridle Hippology & Judging Contests (entries due Feb. 2) Info Letter with Schedule, Horse Judging Contest, Hippology Contest

• 2024 EquiSmartz - Lexington Horse Center, April

• 2023 Mary Cole 4-H Horsemaster Ride   

• 2023 Southern Regionals 4-H Championship (Aug 2-6) Perry, GA

• 2024 State Show - Lexington Horse Center