does anyone have any ideas for a good 4-H draft horse demonstration idea?
February 16th, 2007 | by drafthorse |
help!! asked:
I have done the basics, harness parts, harnessing, parts of a horse, grooming, show supplies, riding. This is my 8th year in the project and I am really having a tough time thinking of an idea. Help I need an idea to use on Saturday, June 14th!!
I have done the basics, harness parts, harnessing, parts of a horse, grooming, show supplies, riding. This is my 8th year in the project and I am really having a tough time thinking of an idea. Help I need an idea to use on Saturday, June 14th!!
Thanks!
ETHAN
3 Responses to “does anyone have any ideas for a good 4-H draft horse demonstration idea?”
By Rosi M on Feb 21, 2007 | Reply
What about the various draft breeds? With more interest showing nowadays some of the lesser known draft breeds are making an appearance. Gypsy Vanners, Suffok Punch and so on.
By CRStardust on Feb 22, 2007 | Reply
An event showing a draft horse farrier at work; building a draft shoe from a piece of rolled steel, a demonstration of a draft horse reset or trimming the hoof of a draft horse.
By zephania666 on Feb 25, 2007 | Reply
Drafters - the Green Alternative: show how draft horses can be used in the modern world instead of gas guzzlers. Logging, Amish farming, sight seeing tours, etc.
Draft horse showmanship
Comparison of draft breed to light horse breed
History of draft horses
Braiding and doing the tail for showing
Modern draft uses - full contact jousting, horse pulls, city sight seeing, etc.
First aid for horses - how to bandage, etc.
Signs and treatment of a basic problem - laminitis, colic, etc.
Trailering draft horses - trailer requirements, special problems, how to load
Any regular horse demonstration, tailored to drafts.
Winter events for drafters - sleigh rides, etc.
How to organize a horse drawn hay wagon ride
Feeding your draft horse