General
What projects are the most commonly associated with 4-H to the general community?
Agriculture & Animal Science
What are three examples of companion animals?
Most popular - dogs, cats, rabbits
Any project can be a companion animal
Where can you find information regarding small livestock projects?
On the website
Besides the standard market animal projects we see at the county fair and junior livestock shows (sheep, goats, hogs, beef), what are two different large livestock projects?
Breeding Projects
Dairy goats
Dairy cattle
Do you have to own a horse to participate in Utah 4-H Horse Programs?
No - youth participants can do horseless horse contests or lease a horse for a riding project
Rather than focusing on youth development, we should focus on _________ development.
volunteer
What companion animal project could also be considered a small livestock project?
Rabbits
What are three upcoming small animal education events?
Showmanship Showdown, USU Rabbit Education Event and Beehive RBA Show, 4-H Classics
What are the age and grade requirements to start a large livestock project?
Third grade AND eight years old by tagging deadline.
Who is the governing body for the State western horse program?
Utah 4-H Western Horse Council which includes 1 adult and 1 youth rep from each county.
What is Extensions role in our animal science projects?
Education
How can county fairs incorporate companion animals?
Pet Show (pet demonstrations) or dog show
For the rabbit project, besides companion animal or pet projects, what are two other project areas?
Exhibition/Breeding and Market/Meat rabbits
What are the Livestock Classic events and when do they occur? Hint - there are 4
Livestock Bowl
Livestock Judging
Livestock Skillathon
Meats Judging
May 9th in Spanish Fork as part of the Intermountain Livestock Judges Training
What different shows/disciplines occur during the Utah 4-H State Horse Show? For bonus - who is invited to participate in each show?
Working Ranch Horse Gathering
English Hunter Jumper Show
Western Two-hand
Western Individual
Bonus: any youth that completed a county project during the summer is invited to participate in Working Ranch Horse, English Hunter Jumper, and Western Two-hand. The Western Individual show is pre-qualifying based on COUNTY guidelines.
What coordinators have a special assignment to focus on a state level animal science project?
Sage - HORSE
Nicole - RABBITS
What is the largest companion animal program?
Dogs
What are state level opportunities for small livestock projects? Name 3
State Turkey Show, Showmanship Showdown, State Fair, 4-H Classics Small Animal Skillathon
Which organization is responsible to enforce tagging and ownership deadlines?
The fair board, show committee, or entity of the Utah Junior Livestock Association.
As 4-H professionals, our job is to ensure that a 4-H project is being appropriately completed and that the 4-H member is ELIGIBLE and CURRENTLY ENROLLED in your county.
What are the Horse Classic events and when do they occur? (Hint, there are 6)
Horse Bowl
Horse Judging
Horse Demonstrations
Horse Public Speaking
Hippology
Horse Skillathon
June 25 in Spanish Fork at the Utah 4-H Classics event
What must be completed to earn stars for your livestock or horse patches?
Bonus where do you get these?
Rank advancements
Patches are purchased through the state office. Stars are provided upon request
Where does the Utah 4-H State Dog Show occur?
Traditionally at State Fair but has outgrown the space
What two projects are the EXCEPTION to the age eligibility requirements and do not allow Cloverbuds?
Market Rabbits and Turkeys
*if there is a auction, they must be 8 and in 3rd grade
Which two county fairs (or equivalent) are overseen by USU Extension/4-H?
Rich County
Davis County
All other fairs should have their own 501c3, and be managed by a fair board or committee. Partnerships with these fair boards is crucial.
What two rotating events will we see at the Utah 4-H State Western Individual Horse Show in 2025 and 2026?
Horsemanship and Gymkhana Gig