The 4-H Horse Bowl and Hipplogy contest trains young people in decision-making skills related to horse care and management. Team members will learn:
- How to care for and manage equine
- Knowledge related to the horse and the horse industry
- How to apply this knowledge by answering questions in a competitive format
Hippology Contest – A team will consist of three or four members participating individually with the three highest scores being combined to determine the team score. This contest consists of three parts: a written exam, an identification component and a video horse judging component.
Horse Bowl – A team will consist of three or four members in a quiz bowl format. The contest will be divided into three age divisions: Junior (4th & 5th grades), Jr. High (6th – 8th grades) and Senior (9th – 12th grades). The Central Region 4-H Hose Bowl & Hippology Contest will be held Saturday, January 21, in Lebanon, Tennessee.
Practice Information
If you are interested in competing, please contact Dan Owen at UT Extension Lincoln County by calling (931) 433-1582 or dowen1@utk.edu