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UMD 4-H Horse Program

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UMD 4-H Horse Program

The University of Maryland Extension 4-H Horse Program is designed for youth aged 8-18. There are opportunities to compete with or without owning a horse.

Check with your local 4-H office to see how you can be involved. The University of Maryland Extension 4-H Horse Program is designed for youth between the ages of 8 and 18 who love horses. Throughout the year, various activities encourage kids and volunteers to expand their knowledge and connect with others who share their passion for horses. These activities include riding at the county and state

levels, advancing horse skills through horsemanship testing, demonstrating knowledge and speed in Horsebowl, honing communication skills with Horse Judging, and putting all your expertise to the test with Hippology, among others. The opportunities with 4-H are limitless! Interested in joining the program? Visit http://www.4hhorse.umd.edu/ for more information. Already a member or volunteer? Visit http://www.4hhorse.umd.edu to stay updated on program activities, or check this page! This institution is an equal opportunity provider. If you have any accommodation requests, you can contact your local UMD Extension Office.

08/31/2026

We have concluded our final day of the Maryland State Fair Horse & Pony Show Weekend with our Senior English show! What an incredible high note to end on! Our riders and their counterparts trotted fast and jumped higher to bring home the victory of practice and skill development in their horsemanship! Great job everyone! 🐎

08/30/2026

Another excellent show day featuring our Junior and Intermediate English riders at the Maryland State Fair 4-H and FFA show! We jumped, we cantered, we learned! Continue practicing your jumps and riding with your friends! 🐴🏇🏻

08/29/2026

Our Junior and Intermediate Western Show at the Maryland State Fair was one for the books! An excellent turn out of youth and their 4 hoofed friends! Everyone did a wonderful job! Continue working hard with your horses to join us again at the next Maryland State Fair!

08/28/2026

Our first day of the Maryland State Fair Horse & Pony show was a success! Excellent work from all of our Senior Western exhibitors! Remember that and we look forward to seeing you again next year at the Maryland State Fair!

08/26/2026

The Maryland State Fair Horse & Pony Show is here! Please keep in mind this weekends schedule. First entries are received tonight! Remember to have your horses health forms ready in your vehicle upon arrival. We can't wait to see you and your horses at the Maryland State Fair!! 🐴🌟🎖

08/21/2026

We are less than 1 week away from the Maryland State Fair Horse & Pony Shows! Please see the stall assignments for 2026 and we can't wait to see you and your horses soon!

08/19/2026

The Maryland State Fair Horse & Pony Shows are just around the corner! Are you interested in volunteering? We are looking for volunteers to help with the flow of the Horse & Pony Shows at the Maryland State Fair. From just a few hours, to a full day, to multiple days. All help is appreciated! Please contact the Maryland 4-H Center at 301-314-7824 or email [email protected] to express interest.

08/18/2026

To ensure safety at the Maryland State Fair please spend time reviewing the Horse and Pony Rulebook and the Maryland State 4-H Bit Guide. The rulebooks and guides will be followed strictly at the fair and failure to be in compliance with these guides and rulebooks can result in a disqualification of their event. Entries in the fair will be checked before each event to verify compliance with the guide and rulebook. If you have any questions about meeting requirements to show at the Maryland State Fair, please contact the Maryland 4-H Center.

https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/2023-04/2023_MD_4-H_Horse_Show_Rule_Book.pdf

https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/2023-04/2023_MD_4-H_Bit_and_Bridle_Guide.pdf

08/13/2026

📣 PATTERNS ARE HERE! 🐴✨

The wait is over—the 2026 Maryland State 4-H Horse & Pony Show patterns have officially been posted!

A huge thank you to Dr. Duane Stutzman for designing this year's outstanding patterns. We appreciate the time and expertise he put into creating patterns that will challenge and showcase our exhibitors.

📋 Be sure to review the attached patterns, practice them ahead of time, and, if possible, have them memorized before arriving at the show. Being familiar with your pattern can help build confidence and set you up for success in the arena!

We can't wait to see everyone in the ring. Happy practicing, and we'll see you at the Maryland State Fair! 🍀🐎

08/12/2026

🌟 Meet the Judge! 🌟

We're excited to welcome Dr. Duane Stutzman as a judge for the 2026 Maryland State 4-H Horse & Pony Show! 🐴

With a lifelong passion for horses and decades of experience in the equine industry, Dr. Stutzman brings a wealth of knowledge to this year's show.

Dr. Duane Stutzman has been involved with horses his entire life and has successfully shown a wide variety of breeds in all-around events, as well as driving and dressage. He has competed at the local, state, and national levels throughout the United States, including the AHR Nationals, AMHR Nationals, ASPC Congress, and the Gypsy Vanner Congress, where he has earned multiple championships, most recently in Pleasure Driving.

An internationally recognized horse judge, he has officiated at numerous championship shows throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, and New Zealand. He has judged for organizations including AMHA, AMHR, ASPC, AHR, GVHS, NMDA, POAC, and multiple state 4-H programs. In addition, he has served as an evaluator for both the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society and the American Haflinger Registry, has presented at numerous judges’ clinics, and served on licensed officials committees. In addition, he has developed judges training materials, score sheets for pattern classes, and educational training videos for several equine organizations.

A former 4-H and FFA member, he remains deeply committed to youth development and has also officiated numerous 4-H Hippology, Quiz Bowl, and Communications competitions, as well as the Eastern National 4-H Roundup Horse Judging Competition. He has also managed the Ohio FFA Horse Judging Contest and has served on the Ohio 4-H Horse Judges Committee.

Outside the show ring, he is the owner of Buckeye Equestrian Events, a horse show management company that produces and manages a variety of breed shows across the United States. Professionally, he serves as a Dean at Zane State College and previously taught Anatomy & Physiology. In his spare time, he enjoys farming alongside his brother.

Please join us in giving Dr. Stutzman a warm Maryland 4-H welcome! We look forward to an outstanding week of competition and learning with him at the 2026 Maryland State 4-H Horse & Pony Show. 🍀💚

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8020 Greenmead Drive
College Park, MD
20740

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

https://extension.umd.edu/programs/4-h-youth-development/program-areas/animal-sciences/4-h-horse-program

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