Welcome to all new and returning Dane County 4-H Horse & Pony project members.
The 2023 4-H Horse and Pony Education Clinic schedule is below and registration will open soon! These opportunities are free and available for all Horse and Pony Project Members, not just those who are interested in showing at the Dane County Fair. All Clinics will be held at the Alliant Energy Center, Pavilion #1, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
For those interested in showing at the Dane County Fair or State 4-H Horse Expo, attending at least one session of education at one of these clinics is required. Youth are encouraged to attend more than one clinic if interested.
Sun, May 14, 2023 (morning) – Hunt Showmanship Clinic – Registration Form
Sun, May 14, 2023 (afternoon) – Hunt Pleasure and Equitation –Registration Form
Sun, June 4, 2023 (morning) – Fun with Obstacles – Registration Form
Sat, June 10, 2023 (all day) – Trail Clinic – Registration Form
Sun, June 11, 2023 (9:00-11:15am/2 sessions) – Western Showmanship Clinic – Registration Form
Sun, June 11, 2023 (12:00-4:30pm/3 sessions) – Western Pleasure & Horsemanship Clinic – Registration Form
Review the Dane County Horse and Pony Clinic Reminders before attending a clinic.
2023 Horse & Pony Education Information
Safety Clinic
2023 Horse and Pony In Person Safety Clinic was held on 3/4/2023 from 1:00-3:00pm at the 4-H Office,
All members Grade 3 or higher are required to attend a Dane County 4-H Horse and Pony Education Safety Orientation clinic once prior to showing at the Dane County Fair. Members who have successfully completed a safety orientation in prior years do not need to repeat the training.
Youth who were not able to attend the in-person training due to illness or conflict will need to complete the Online Safety Clinic Training.
Horse and Pony Safety Clinic – 2023 Online Alternative
Dane County Fair
Youth interested in showing at the Dane County Fair or State Horse Expo are required to attend at least one of the in-person clinics listed above with their animal and complete the Dane County Fair 2023 Horse and Pony Education Requirement Card . See education card submission information below.
Private lessons, farrier appointments, vet appointments do not count toward the educational requirement.
Dane County Fair 2023 Horse and Pony Education Requirement Card Print the card, bring the card with you to the education clinics and complete all sections of the Education Card. When completed and ready to upload to the online portal, save as LastName.FirstName.Species (Ex.Clover.Chris.Horse).
How and when to submit education requirements:
- To qualify to show at the Dane County Fair with 4-H, FFA or other Dane County youth organization, youth exhibitors must meet species education requirements and submit proof by June 15, 2023 at 11:59pm by using the Dane County Fair EDUCATION REQUIREMENT UPLOAD PORTAL. No late entries accepted.
- More information can be found on the Dane County Fair Horse and Pony Department website.
- Contact the species Education Committee Chairperson listed to receive approval for educational opportunities not listed.
- Dane County Fair Education Requirement questions – info@danecountyfair.com.
Dates to remember:
Used Tack Sale
April 14-16, 2023
Midwest Horse Fair, Madison
WI 4-H Hunter & Dressage Show & Clinics
June 23-25, 2023
Sheboygan County Fairgrounds, Plymouth, WI
Entry deadline: May 15, 2023
State Expo Meeting for Dane Co 4-H Members
July 25, 2023 at 6:00pm
Dane Co Extension/4-H Office, 5201 Fen Oak Dr, Madison
Gymkhana Show
September 9 & 10, 2023
Wisconsin State Fair Park, Milwaukee/ West Allis
Entry deadline: August 1, 2023
State 4-H Horse Expo
September 15-17, 2023
Wisconsin State Fair Park, Milwaukee/ West Allis
Entry deadline: August 1, 2023
Also check out the Dane County 4-H Horse & Pony Education Committee Facebook group.
Horse and Pony Education Committee member contact information:
Jolene Doerfer (Co-Chair) – jodoerfer@yahoo.com or 608-220-9466
Joann Ace-Schraufnagel (Co-Chair)
Dana Schroeder
Dee Ace
Keri Smith
Kim Ballweg
Scott Krupp
Amber Severson
Wisconsin Horse Association Handbook – check back for updates. Other Forms and Info:
Other Opportunities:
