The Lancaster County 4-H horse program is the largest in Nebraska. Youth ages 8–18 may participate by joining a horse club or as an independent member. Youth are required to provide their own horse — raising an animal develops life skills such as goal setting, discipline and a sense of responsibility. To compete in 4-H horse shows, such as the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H'ers must complete Nebraska 4-H Horsemanship Advancement Level requirements. In Lancaster County, horsemanship level tests must be done at group testings.
For more information about the Lancaster County 4-H horse program, contact Extension Assistant Kate Pulec at 402-441-7180 or kpulec3@unl.edu.
Upcoming 2021 4-H Horse Events
- Lancaster County 4-H Horse 2021 Calendar (pdf) Updated for 2021!
- Lancaster County 4-H Group Horsemanship Level Testings: April 6, April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1 & June 22 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. Sign up at least one week in advance of the test date to Kate Pulec.
- Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show: May 1 at Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds - Pavilion 3. Entries due April 17.
- 4-H Horse Judging Contest: May 21, 4:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds - Pavilion 3. Register day of contest.
- Pre-Districts Format Clinic/Show/Fundraiser: May 22 at Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds - Pavilion 3.
- District Show in Lincoln: June 17 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds
- State 4-H Horse Show: July 10-14
Lancaster County 4-H News & Announcements
Lancaster County 4-H Horse Project Resources
- 4-H Horse Awards Night Results Updated for 2020!
- Lancaster County 4-H Horse Dress Code (pdf) Updated 2020
- Basics of Feeding Horses: Feeding Management (pdf)
- Lancaster County Equine 4H Facebook Page @LancasterCountyEquine4H
- 4-H Club & Member Resources
- Sponsor the Lancaster County 4-H Horse Program - for Businesses
- Sponsor the Lancaster County 4-H Horse Program - for Families
Lancaster County 4-H Horse Incentive Program
- 2021 Horse Incentive Instructions & Questions (pdf)
- Horse Incentive Log Sheets (pdf)
- 2020 Horse Incentive Program Reward Request Form (pdf) 2021 info coming soon!
State 4-H Horse Resources
4-H project books are available to view and purchase at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. They may also be ordered online through UNL Marketplace.
Extension Horse Websites
Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H Horse Information
This web page has non-fair 4-H horse project information. Resources, forms and patterns for the 4-H horse shows at Lancaster County Super Fair are on the 4-H at Lancaster County Super Fair web page.
Connect With Lancaster County 4-H
