1st Cyclone Horse Judging Camp to be held June 12th-14th, 2008. The 3 day camp is for youth interested interested in horses and horse judging. Youth will receive instruction in both conformation and performance classes. In addition each individual will have the opportunity to have both group and individual feedback on oral reasons.
The 64th Block & Bridle Horse Show will be held April 18th, 19th and 20th. The show features an open show Friday evening, a 4-H show on Saturday and a split-combined AQHA show on Saturday and Sunday. For the first time, selected classes are approved by the National Snaffle Bit Association.
2008 Youth Horse Jamboree will be held April 12th & 13th at the Iowa Horse Fair. The jamboree is open to all youth. Youth can compete on teams in hippology, quiz bowl, team demonstrations and team grooming. Youth can show off their talents in painting, poster, photography, creative writing, wood working and/or clothes horse. If you own a model horse, you can show it in the model horse show. Rules, schedule and entry forms are available or contact Mike Anderson.
Selected Jamboree Events
Hippology is the study of horses. The contest tests youth on their understanding of equine science and management and their ability to apply that knowledge in practical ways. There are four members per team or youth can participate as an individual. Parts of the contest include identification of horse equipment, stations where youth answer questions on colors, breeds, nutrition, health, behavior etc. Senior youth have to take a written examination and senior teams have to answer an oral team problem. The winning senior team represents Iowa at the Western Nationals in Denver. The 2007 Junior and Senior Hippology Stations are available for viewing. Additional hippology stations are available for use.
Horse bowl is an educational experience for both participants and spectators. Each team consists of 4-5 members, four of whom compete at one time. The contest is divided into two parts, with the one-on-one part of the competition making up the first half and open questions making up the second half. All questions are taken from approved sources, all relating to horses or participation in equine related activities. The winning senior team represents Iowa at the Western Nationals in Denver.
The Master Equine Manager Program provides in-depth training to selected horse enthusiasts in order to increase the knowledge and skill in equine science, care and training. The purpose of the program is to develop a cadre of knowledgeable equine managers to assist ISUE in conducting educational programs and activities, to increase the quality, competitiveness and economic potential of the Iowa horse industry, and to develop a volunteer network for Youth and 4-H/FFA horse programs.
The Iowa horse industry plays a major economic role in the state. All the details can be found in the Economic Importance of Iowa's Equine Industry Report . A presentation and fact sheet offer a more concise view of the report.