4-H Registration is Open

Start by picking a 4-H Club. Learn more about how to choose your club. 

A 4-H member stands next to their Horseless Horse Project Poster at the Larimer County Fair

4-H'ers in the Horseless Horse project learn about caring for a horse. However, they are not required to own or lease an animal.

If you choose to enter the Larimer County Fair, you can enter a poster board displaying what you learned in your project.

Project units are designed for members 8-18 years old.

Unit 1 - Making Horse Sense

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn basic coat colors, breeds, and anatomy
  • Explore horse behaviors
  • Understand grooming and safety concerns

Unit 2 - Hooves, Health, Horsemanship

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn about horse conformation and movement
  • Study horse health, unsoundness, and blemishes
  • Discuss tack and training aids
  • Explore the realities of horse ownership

Unit 3 - Breaking Ground

Inspiring youth to:

  • Understand horse teeth and feeding requirements
  • Discover horse health issues
  • Learn about horse judging, riding aids and basic equitation
  • Develop leadership skills while helping others

Unit 4 - Bushing Up on Horses

  • Understand parasites, the digestive tract and how to balance rations
  • Discuss horse reproduction
  • Learn about advanced movements and showmanship
  • Understand basic equine, pasture and housing management skills
  • Explore ethics related to the horse industry

4-H E-Records were previously known as Record Books. Each project has its own E-Record book that members are required to complete each year. We recommend downloading and starting your record book right away. All record books should be kept in a 3-ring binder. The front cover should have the 4-H'ers name, unit number, and project.  

Need help filling out your E-Record? Talk to your club leader, project leader, or visit our E-Record help page.

If you participate in the Larimer County Fair, you will turn in your e-record at Interview Judging Day in July. Learn more about getting your project ready for the Larimer County Fair.