4-H Horse Events
Upcoming Events
Horse Owner's Workshop
Presented by OSU Animal and Food Science Department. The Horse Owner’s Workshops are intended to benefit horse owners and youth leaders by providing quality information on equine health, management and safety.
Date: March 7, 2026
Location: Stillwater, OK - venue is not yet available.
Boxing and Ranch Roping Clinic
Date: May 23, 2026
Location: Totusek Arena and Charles and Linda Cline Equine Teaching Center
OSU Extension is pleased to bring a cooperative event with the National Reined Cowhorse Association to the youth of Oklahoma. Nationally renown clinicians Todd Crawford and Russel Dilday will present a day long clinic on working cowhorse/boxing and ranch roping. Clinic participation will be limited to 40 riders, but unlimited auditing will be allowed. Riders will participate in dry work, boxing, ranch roping and working their horse on a flag. The clinic is open to enrolled 4-H members. There will be a $25 cattle fee per rider.
Horse Science Academy
This workshop is designed for high school students to incorporate STEM disciplines with their interest in horses. It focuses on using math and science to make economical, ethical and sustainable decisions regarding equine health care and management.
2026 Topic: Equine Anatomy and Limb Dissection
Karen Richardson Horseman of the Year Scholarship Application
All applicants must submit their completed resume/scholarship application to the State Equine Extension Specialist by June 15 for consideration.
Karen Richardson Horseman of the Year Scholarship Application
Past Events
2026 Horse Volunteers Conference
4-H Horse Project volunteers, parents and teens, join us on Saturday, Jan. 10, for a day full of information sharing, learning and connecting with others who share your passion for 4-H and horses! Sessions will include:
- Sportsmanship — for fellow exhibitors, show management, parents and horses.
- Activities in the horse project beyond the show ring.
- Disaster preparedness — to get you ready for spring!
- Show ring etiquette — don’t be that person!
2026 State 4-H Horse & Dog Communications Contests & Quiz Bowl
Event Date: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
When: Check-in at 8:30 a.m., start at 9 a.m.
Location: OSU Agricultural Hall, Stillwater
2026 State 4-H Horse & Dog Digital Photography Contest
General Information
The 4-H Horse & Dog Digital Photography contest will consist of digital photos submitted electronically in ZSuite. This will allow for easier submission and more opportunities to display photos at various events throughout the year.
All photos should focus on one of the following categories:
- Horses in action – example: A horse rounding a barrel or jumping a fence.
- Human/Horse Bond – example: A child smiling while petting a pony.
- Horses in a natural state - example: A horse grazing in a pasture.
- Dogs in action - example: Dog performing rally activities, dog playing fetch.
- Human/Dog Bond – example: Humans and dogs enjoying each other’s company.
- Dogs in a natural state – example: A dog resting in a backyard.
2025 4-H OK Horse Show
Date: July 10-12, 2025.
2 Year Old Horse Training Project Class
Horse Training Application and Information
State 4-H Horse Show
Location: Grady County Fairgrounds
Summer Horsemanship Camp
Location: Totusek Arena and Charles and Linda Cline Equine Teaching Center
It is a camp conducted through the very well-established Texas A&M Summer Horsemanship camp, featuring instruction in basic horsemanship, rider position, horse body control, tack and equipment and much more.