Horse

Eastern States Exposition

• 2026 ESE Horse Team Intent Form  DUE MAY 1
• 4-H ESE Horse Team Tryouts: July 31 – August 1, 2026 at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds for Riders/Drivers/Teen Leads for Eastern States.
  • If youth would like to come and learn about the team, help, and observe (especially if they aren’t old enough to qualify for the team yet), they can also come to tryouts as a “groom” and will need to fill out the intent form.
• 2026 Tryout Application for Riders/Drivers – DUE JUNE 1
  • PDF – Word
• 2026 Tryout Application for Teen Leaders – DUE JUNE 1
  • PDF – Word
• 2026 Tryout Documents for Groom Track – DUE JUNE 1
  • Educational track Only – Link Coming Soon

Horse Events

• Check back for future events

Horse Vaccinations and Disease Information

• Maine 4-H Horse Vaccination Statement
• Vaccination Information
• Eastern Equine Encephalitis FAQs

Other Forms

• Animal Approval Form for 4-H Animal Shows: Word | PDF
• 4-H Contract for Rental/Lease of Animals: Word | PDF

Horse Project Resources

• 2025 4-H Horse Judge’s List: PDF or Excel
• Standard Equipment Box
  • Diagram: Word | PDF
  • Description
• New England 4-H Rule Book
• USEF Rule Book
• Guidelines for Bits in New England 4-H Horse Shows; contact your county office for a printed copy
• 4-H Horse Show Sample Forms
• Medication Report Form: Word | PDF
• Showmanship and Fitting Manual: Word | PDF
• Saddleology (PDF)
• UMaine Extension Horse website
• Horses and Horsemanship, 2001 Edition
• Horse Science, 2001 Edition
• Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms
• Beginning Horsemanship
• AYHC Horse Smarts (Be sure to download the list of corrections)
• Equine Science: Basic Knowledge for Horse People of All Ages

National Teams

• Communications Team
• Hippology Team
• Horse Judging Team
• Horse Quiz Bowl Team

For more information on educational programs in your area, contact your UMaine Extension county office.