2025 Horse Project Information
2025 Fair Information
Please see the following information for important information about our fair this year!
Horse Class Check-In
All horse exhibitors are required to check in with representatives near the barns immediately after horse move-in on Friday, September 5th.
Barn Meeting
All horse exhibitors are required to attend the horse barn meeting on Friday, September 5th, at 7:30 PM near the horse barns.
Horse Show Clinic
There will be a clinic hosted on Saturday, September 6th, at 10 AM in the Show Arena. Important information will be shared regarding all disciplines, including showmanship. Your participation is highly encouraged.
Horseless Horse Show
After the clinic, around 1 PM, the Horse Council will be hosting the Horseless Horse Show again this year. You will be given a noodle (and can decorate them anyway you want). Trophies and ribbons will be given out to award winners. If you would like your noodle in advance to decorate, please call our Extension Office at 419-636-5608 and request Gloria's number.
Stall Decorating Contest
Decorate your horse's stall using all of your creativity! Judging will take place on Sunday morning. Use whatever you would like to decorate. Use a theme and make it colorful! Have fun with it!
2025 Horse Fun Show
Sunday, immediately after the show, the Horse Council will be hosting a horse fun show. Ride your horse and win prizes! They are looking for volunteers to help with the fun show, so if you are interested in helping, please sign up by calling the Extension Office at 419-636-5608 and requesting Gloria's number.
2025 EquiSTEP - due June 1, 2025
EquiSTEP is a mandatory training for all horse exhibitors and must be completed by June 1, 2025. Find the 2025 EquiSTEP link here:
EquiSTEP is being updated by OSU for 2026 - Stay tuned for future details!
EquiSTEP can be facilitated by our office for multiple youth at one time. Please call our office at 419-636-5608 or email macdonald.353@osu.edu to schedule your appointment.
HORSE ROYALTY APPLICATION AND RULES
Due April 21, 2025
THE HORSE ROYALTY KING & QUEEN and PRINCE & PRINCESS APPLICATION IS DUE APRIL 21, 2025 to THE WILLIMS COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE.
For Horse King or Queen, any girl or boy, ages 13 to 18 as of Jan. 1, current year, in 4-H or FFA is eligible per Horse Royalty Rules.
For Prince or Princess, any girl or boy, ages 9 to 12 as of Jan. 1, current year, in 4-H is eligible per Horse Royalty Rules.
Selected participants will be interviewed on Saturday, May 4 at 10 AM at the Williams County Fairgrounds Horse Barn.
Click on the following link for the rules and application.
2025 Horse Royalty Application
Clinic Opportunities
Just For Fun Clinic - Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 9 AM (rain or shine) at the Paulding County Fairgrounds
Sponsored by the Defiance County OHC.
An informative clinic to help you prepare for the fair and show season.
Please see the flyer for important details regarding registration, cost, and more!
2025 Just For Fun Horse Clinic Flyer
Horse Project Information
2025 Horse PAS Information Packet
PAS Verification Form - Need signed by Megan PRIOR to attending the PAS Show
4-H Horse Leasing Guidelines: https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/d6/files/Animal_Sciences/horse/HorseLease.pdf
Protective Headgear Rule: https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/animal_science/Horse/2018/Protective%20Headgear%20Rule18.pdf
Please see the following information for the recent updates to the Ohio 4-H Horse Program:
The uniform rules have changed. Please call our office to order your copy of the NEW Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows Handbook.
Horse Measuring and Required Equine Forms - Due June 1, 2025
Please submit the following information to the Extension Office by Saturday, June 1, 2025. Forms may be dropped off, dropped in the dropbox in front of the building, or emailed to warnecke.76@osu.edu or macdonald.353@osu.edu.
Forms available by clicking on the form name below:
Equine Vaccination Form OR vaccinations can be obtained from a veterinarian during horse measuring at the fairgrounds, see below. Call the Extension Office to reserve your vaccines by June 1st at 419-636-5608.
Horse Measuring will take place Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM at the Fairgrounds. Vaccines can be obtained from a vet during horse measuring. Call the Extension Office to reserve your vaccine by May 30th at 419-636-5608.
PAS Horse Show Information - 2025 INFO coming soon
The link to register online for PAS shows in the Maumee Valley EERA is now up and running. Deadline to submit your registration materials is June 1st, but early is on time! Please be sure to select the county PAS shows you plan to attend: Henry, Putnam, Allen, Hancock, OR Fulton. *Maumee Valley EERA 4-H & FFA members include Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, Williams counties. If you are participating in a PAS Show outside of the Maumee Valley EERA, please type in the location in the OTHER box. You will need to follow directions for registering with the shows out of the Maumee Valley EERA. All information will be shared with the Extension Professional, 4-H in your county periodically April-May and final copy in June.
Forms & Information:
2024 PAS State Fair Qualifications: https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/PAS%20Qualifying%20Scores%202024_0.pdf
PAS Horse Show Entry Form Help Sheet: https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/4H%20Online%20Horse%20Info%20Upload%20Guide.pdf
PAS Form for Out of County Approval: https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/PAS%20OFC%20Approval%20Form%202024.pdf
2024 NORTHWEST OHIO PAS SHOWS & Registration Link
2024 PAS Patterns: https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/2024%20PAS%20Patterns%20.pdf
If you have questions, please contact the Williams County Extension Ofice, 419-636-5608.
Save the date for the Williams County Saddle Club Speed Show - June 7 & 8, 2024!
2024 Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show Schedule: https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/JHS%202024%20Schedule%20Final.pdf
Project Book Resources:
Horse Training: How to Talk to Your Horse - https://ohio4h.org/horsetrainingvideos
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