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MACOUPIN COUNTY 4-H
HORSE PROJECT RECORD
NAME ___________________________________________________
COUNTY _____________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________________
PHONE _______________________
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CLUB _______________________________________________
ZIP CODE __________________
LEADER ____________________________
CLUB YEAR ________________ YEARS IN CLUB WORK ________ YEARS IN HORSE PROJECT ________
1. About My Horses
Name of Horse
Breed
Reg. or
Grade
Color
Age
Sex
Wt.
Ht.
Fair
Market
Value
Date
Acquired
2 If your horses are boarded away from home, describe the arrangement you have, excluding feed,
grooming, etc.
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3.. What do you plan to learn in the Horse Project this year? (Example: 1.. Learn proper leads. 2.
Safety rules around horses.)
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SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT RECORD AT BEGINNING OF CLUB YEAR
Item
Fair Market Value
Item
Saddle(s)
Hoof Pick
What kind:
Mane & Tail Comb
Bridle(s)
Water Brush
What kind:
Grooming Cloth
Halters
Blankets
Lead Ropes
Rubber Curry Comb
Straps
Dandy Brush
Buckets
Sponges
Feed Tubs
Clippers
Tie Ropes
Bits
Other
Other
2
Fair Market Value
Total Value of Both Columns
$__________
SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT ADDED DURING THE YEAR
Item
Fair Market Value
Total Value
$ ____________
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OTHER EXPENSES
Date
Shoeing Veterinarian
Entries
Miscellaneous
Item
Amount
Trailer Rentals
40.00
Example
11/10
12/01
35.00
HANDLING DATA
1. How many times a week do you groom your horse?
2.
How many times a week do you ride your horse?
3.
How much time do you spend in caring for your tack?
FEED RECORDS
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1. Describe the feed ration of your horse(s).
(Example: 2 gallons barley, ½ cup supplement, 2 flakes alfalfa)
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2. What is your feeding routine? (Example: Fed twice a day)
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FEED PURCHASES
Date
Feed Purchased
Amount
Value
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4-H HORSE SHOWS, FAIRS, RODEOS AND EXHIBITS
Winnings
Date
Exhibit or Event
Placing
Total Winnings
Award
$ _________
1. How many non-4-H shows, such as fairs, rodeos, etc.., did you participate in?
(Example: 4 shows, 2 rodeos) Attach separate sheet if needed..
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HORSES HEALTH RECORD
(Lameness, Injuries, Vaccinations, Worming)
Date
Horse
Symptoms
Action Taken
OTHER INCOME
(Animals, equipment, other items sold during the year)
Date
Item Sold – Sold to
Value
Total $ _______________
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
A. Value of horse(s) at
beginning of project ………… $____________
F. 4-H winnings…………………...$______________
G. Value of equip. added………….$______________
B. Value of feed …………………..$____________
SUB TOTAL
$_______________
C. Other expenses…………………$____________
D. Value of equipment…………… $____________
E. Value of horse(s)
added during year……………. $____________
Subtract any animals
or items sold ....................................$___________________
TOTAL VALUE AT
END OF YEAR
$_______________
LEADER'S CHECK LIST
1. Member has satisfactorily completed the requirements of this project……….Yes __________ No ___________
2. Attended ___________ of ___________ meetings scheduled.
3. Did member accomplish goals set on first page of record (item 3)…………..Yes __________ No ____________
4. Did member maintain good health program for project horse(s)…………….Yes __________ No ____________
5. Did record show member regularly exercises and grooms project (s)………..Yes __________ No ____________
REMARKS:
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Leader's Signature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
United States Department of Agriculture – Local Extension Councils Cooperating
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