Centaurs 4-H Club of Hunterdon County

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Membership in Centaurs is open to children in Kindergarten through one year out of High School. You do NOT need a horse to join. YOU DO NOT NEED A HORSE TO JOIN!

Learn about equine science, compete in state equine contests, and participate in the fair. There are two 4-H Horse Clubs in Hunterdon County: Centaurs and Round Valley Riders. Centaurs 4-H Club meets once a month on a Friday and Round Valley Riders on a Tuesday at the Extension Services building near the Hunterdon County Library. Members of any county club in good standing may ride on the Hunterdon County Mounted Drill Team. Several members of Round Valley Riders also participate in The Pink Ladies to raise money for breast cancer research and patient support. The end of the 4-H year culminates with the Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair held in August. At the fair Hunterdon 4-H Horse Club members exhibit their horses and help run and participate in horse shows and do demonstrations. We provide fun along with innovative and exciting ways to learn about horses whether you like English, Western, Speed, Driving or any other equestrian pursuit. Other Activities Include:
Educational clinics, workshops and seminars community service, visits to a horse rescue, farms, field trips to major equine events such as Horse World Expo and major horse shows, summer camp, parades, etc. Members may also participate in these statewide events:
HORSE BOWL, a game similar to college quiz bowls. (Practice starts in January and is held twice weekly)
HORSE JUDGING, where you select the placings. HIPPOLOGY is an event that uses skills learned from Horse Bowl & Horse Judging. EQUINE ART PROGRAM displays the participant’s artistic talents. MODEL HORSE Don't own a horse? Learn about them through model horses. STATE HORSE SHOW
PRESENTATIONS is where 4-Hers demonstrate their Equine knowledge through public speaking. State 4-H Horse Event Calendar
January - State Model Horse Show
March - Equine Presentations
February - State Horse Bowl Contest
February - State Equine Art Show
April - State Hippology & Horse Judging Contests
August - Equestrian of the Year
August - State Horse Show
The top senior 4-H presenters, Horse Bowl, Hippology and Judging participants go on to represent N.J. at the National 4-H Horse Round-Up in Kentucky each year. www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/rutgers/4H.htm
www.nj4h.rutgers.edu
4-H is an educational organization open to youth enrolled in Grades 4 through 13. The Clover Bud program is for kindergarten through third graders and is non-competitive.

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with 24 fun and educational trivia questions about horses, their history, behavior, and biology.

11/03/2026

Test your horse knowledge with our fun interactive quiz. Perfect for beginner riders, see how you match up with these 20 fun horse questions

10/29/2026

Save the date for the 2027 Rutgers Junior Animal Science symposium.

10/28/2026

DEADLINE THIS WEEK! The goal of AYHC's grant program is to support groups in educating adults or teens who will, in turn, share their knowledge with youth, thereby enriching young people’s equine experiences. Applications will remain open through October 31, 2026, and must be submitted through the online application portal. For complete eligibility requirements and application instructions, visit the AYHC website.

10/28/2026

Safe fruits for your horse, in moderation 🍎 Apples, bananas, watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, pears, and oranges make tasty treats when served in small, clean pieces. Which fruit does your horse enjoy the most?

10/28/2026

Most equine owners know a negative Coggins test is needed to cross state lines, enter a competition, or board at a barn. But what does “negative Coggins” actually mean? 🐴

A Coggins is a blood test, performed only by USDA-approved laboratories, that checks for antibodies to Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). EIA is a potentially fatal, blood-borne viral disease that causes persistent infection in equids nearly worldwide. It is most commonly spread through contaminated needles, syringes, surgical instruments, dental equipment, and blood transfusions, and it can also be transmitted by biting flies.

⚠️ Clinical signs can range from acute illness to no apparent signs at all, but the infection never goes away. Once a horse tests positive, it is a lifelong source of transmission. With no vaccine or treatment available, owners can only choose between lifelong quarantine and humane euthanasia to prevent outbreaks.

Learn more about EIA:
🔗 AAEP: Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Disease Guidelines – AAEP
🔗 Equine Disease Communication Center: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-infectious-anemia

10/27/2026

Study extended, and accepting all breeds!

We are looking for horses to participate in a study concerned with muscle mass, strength, and function in senior horses.

APPLY NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 2026

To see if you qualify, go to the link in our bio, or tap the link in our story!

10/27/2026

Join us for the 2026 Horse Management Seminar!

This year’s topic, The Performance Horse, will bring together experts from a wide range of backgrounds, including Dr. Singen Elliott from The Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center, Patrick Reilly from the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University, and Dr. Brian D. Nielsen from State University.

Immediately following the seminar, the Equine Science Center will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a dinner and celebration, including a keynote by Dr. Brendan Furlong of .W. Furlong & Associates. Dr. Furlong will talk about his 20 years as the United States Equestrian Team Vet for our equine athletes, filled with stories and anecdotes from his years traveling across the globe with the team.

Returning to last year’s location, we will host the event at the Rutgers EcoComplex, which allows us to provide a more centrally located meeting spot for everyone across the state.

To learn more about the event and to register, please visit the link in our profile, or comment “2026HorseManagementSeminar” and we will send you a link to learn more and register!

Address

314 Route 12, Building #2
Flemington, NJ
08822

Website

http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/rutgers/4H.htm

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