Alabama 4-H Horse Project, ACES

10/02/2026

⛳️We've reached Checkpoint 1 in the 2026-2027 Alabama 4-H Happy Trails Horseback Riding Program. In just two months, Alabama 4-Hers have spent 𝟲𝟲𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 in the saddle!

That's equivalent to:
🎵 Listening to a 4-minute song nearly 10,000 times
🏈 Watching about 220 three-hour football games
🚗 Driving for 27 straight days without stopping

Keep up the great work, riders!

09/28/2026

🍂The first cooler breezes of fall have made their way to Alabama. While temperatures are still warm-mild, keep these helpful tips in mind for your senior horses as we transition to the next seasons!

🐴 SENIOR HORSE CHECK-IN: Plan before the cold arrives!

As colder weather approaches, take time to assess your senior horse’s condition and care needs. Identifying concerns now gives you time to work with your veterinarian on a plan.

✅ BODY CONDITION
Record your horse’s body condition score (BCS) and estimated weight. Use your hands as well as your eyes-a thickening coat can hide weight loss. Continue monitoring through the season.

✅ DENTAL HEALTH
Keep dental exams current. Discuss difficulty chewing, dropped feed, or changes in eating habits with your veterinarian.

✅ OVERALL HEALTH & COMFORT
Review changes in appetite, movement, behavior, and weight. A veterinary exam can help identify problems and guide an individual care plan.

✅ FEEDING & ACCESS
Make sure your horse can comfortably reach feed, water, and shelter. Match the feeding plan to their dental function, body condition, and nutritional needs.

Whether your winters are mild or severe, proactive senior care matters.

Learn more: [Caring for Your Senior Horse—University of Minnesota Extension](https://extension.umn.edu/agriculture/animals-and-livestock/horse/caring-for-your-senior-horse)

09/21/2026

AQHA Members!

Submit your AQHA fall photos for a chance to win an AQHA swag bag! Check it out in the linked post below.

AQHA invites members worldwide to show us the American Quarter Horse through their eyes in our 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁.

Capture your favorite moments 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘀 for a chance to win an AQHA swag bag! 📸 Enter now ➡️ https://m.cmpgn.page/j6DnXD

09/14/2026

Interested in the Alabama 4-H Horse Project but don’t have an active Horse Club in your county yet? The new Alabama 4-H Virtual Horse Club can help youth get connected, learn from equine professionals, and explore activities that may even help jump-start a local club.

Apply in 4HOnline through October 5th: https://VirtualHorseClub2627.4honline.com

09/02/2026

🐴 Registration for Auburn Horse U -Equine Elementary 2026 is open and spots are going fast! Just a few are left!🧡💙

We can’t wait! 🐎✨
Register now to secure your spot! aub.ie/HorseU2026EquineElementary

09/01/2026

Let the excitement begin!

Registration for Horse U 2026 - Equine Elementary opens tomorrow (9/1) at 12:00 PM for youth ages 6-12! The registration link will be posted to our social accounts right at noon.

For youth ages 13-18, hold your horses! Your Horse U event is coming in spring 2027 with new opportunities and experiences you won't want to miss.

08/31/2026

Registration has been extended through September 14th for the 2026-2027 Happy Trails Horseback Riding Program!

Compete and advance through five challenge levels in distance and time divisions! Earn state-level recognition for your time in the saddle, whether that's in your lessons, trail riding, or showing!

Register in 4HOnline at https://HappyTrails2026.4honline.com

📣Attention in the barn!

Alabama 4-H members ages 9-18 are invited to participate in the return of the state-wide riding contest, Happy Trails Horseback Riding. Advance through riding challenges over the course of 10 months and earn recognition for your time in the saddle! Registration for the 2026-2027 Alabama 4-H Happy Trails Horseback Riding Program has been extended through September 14th!

Enter now in 4HOnline at https://HappyTrails2026.4honline.com

08/07/2026

Results and placings from the 2026 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships are now live on the SRHC website!
https://sites.google.com/view/sr4hhorse/results/2026?authuser=0
👏Congratulations again to all of our Alabama exhibitors and participants!

08/07/2026

The Alabama 4-H Happy Trails Horseback Riding program is back! Enrolled 4-H members ages 9-18 are encouraged to register in 4HOnline before August 31, 2026!

08/04/2026