May 20, 2012 - Heartland Paint Horse Club Open Fun Show, 10 a.m., Cherokee Arena
June 16, 2012 - Warren County 4-H Invitational Horse Show
June 18-20, 2012 - Cyclone Horse Judging Camp (Register by May 15)
June 23, 2012 - 4-H/FFA Fun Horse Show, Washington, Iowa
June 26-28, 2012 - Animal Science Roundup
Round-Up activities are conducted at the Animal Science Department facilities on the ISU campus and the nearby research farms. The purpose of Round-Up is to teach modern concepts and technologies in Animal Agriculture to Iowa 4-H and FFA members and to also introduce them to career opportunities in the field of animal science. Participants choose the project area they are interested in - horse, beef, sheep, swine, dairy, or dairy goat.
Round-Up consists primarily of hands-on, experiential learning activities that cover a wide array of animal science related topics. Workshops offered include: computer simulation activities to develop feed rations and breeding programs, artificial insemination training, ultrasound determination of carcass composition in the live animal, equine training techniques, lessons in cardiovascular physiology using a treadmill with horses and much more!
Round-Up participants are also able to participate in the evening activities of the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, including the banquet, picnic, and dances.
State 4-H Horse & Pony Project Web Page (Links to project information, Hot Sheets, forms, events, etc.)
HorseQuest - A source of reliable and up-to-date horse information on equine science and management. Over 50 Extension horse specialists from around the country, including teaching and research faculty, veterinarians, and professional Extension staff from leading universities make up the HorseQuest team of experts. You can even "Ask an Expert" by submitting a specific horse question or join in on online chats and web casts with equine experts.
Grazing News - ISU Dept. of Animal Science-Equine Science Newsletter (Information on upcoming equine events, educational articles, etc.)
Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) Outbreak Information
2012 Youth Horse Jamboree - March 24 & 25, 2012
State 4-H Horse Judging Contest - November 5, 2011 - NEW LOCATION: Ellsworth Community College Equestrian Center, Iowa Falls, IA (The senior 4-H winning team will represent Iowa at the Western Nationals in Colorado in January 2012.) Entries can be made online and are due no later than October 25, 2011.
Iowa Horse Show Judges' Certification Clinic - November 5, 2011 - NEW LOCATION: Ellsworth Community College Equestrian Center, Iowa Falls, IA
Ring Steward Certification Clinic - November 6, 2011 - Ellsworth Community College Equestrian Center, Iowa Falls, IA