The program is designed for enrolled UConn 4-H’ers ages 7-18, parents and 4-H leaders, and is NOT open to unenrolled 4-H members. The Horse Academic Contests are split into three categories: 

Horsebowl – This “jeopardy” like contest gives 4-H members the opportunity to test their quick recall knowledge on various project related questions.

Hippology – This multi-phase contest challenges 4-H members to compete in horse judging, written exam, station identification, slide identification and team problem solving and presentation.

Horse Judging – 4-H members will have the opportunity to judge multiple classes of live horse then give oral reasons to compete for team and individual scores.
Contests are held on three levels, novice, junior and senior, with senior participants who win being given the possible opportunity to then compete on the regional and national levels.