Contact Us

Karen Davis
Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development
University of Illinois Extension
410 E. Main, PO Box 540
Stronghurst, IL 61480
Phone: 309-924-1163
FAX: 309-924-1164
karen3@illinois.edu

Tessa Hobbs-Curley
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
University of Illinois Extension
3022 W Jackson
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 309-837-3939
FAX: 309-833-3019
tessa@illinois.edu

Henderson County 4-H

Henderson County 4-H

Horse Information

  • Acknoweldgment of Risk PDF
    This form, signed by a parent, is required before participating in any 4-H horse activities, including the 4-H Horse Show.

  • Horse Lease Paper PDF
    With pictures, due to the Extension Office May 1. For all horses owned by someone other than the exhibitor that may be shown at the Henderson County 4-H Horse Show or the Illinois State Fair Junior Horse Show.

  • Horse Ownership Paper PDF
    With pictures, due to the Extension Office May 1. For all horses owned by the exhibitor that may be shown at the Henderson County 4-H Horse Show or the Illinois State Fair Junior Horse Show.

  • HorseQuest
    HorseQuest provides visitors with science-based iformation on a variety of equine topics, from facilities to hoof care to training and breeding. The site features articles, peer-reviewed answers to commonly asked questions and learning modules, such as considrations for new and prospective horse owners.

  • Junior Master Horseman
    When it comes to having fun learning about everything horses, Junior Master Horseman (JMH) provides members, parents and horse enthusiasts with the most comprehensive science-based resource available. JMH is a multi-level, experience-based currriculum that uses vibrant characters to lead youth through lessons about horses.

  • Leg Up
    Youth Leaders: Do you want help preparing fun, effective lessons for your youth group? Arabian Horse Association presents Leg Up: A Ready-to-Use Lesson Series About Arabian Horses. Each Leg Up lesson plan is a compact but comprehensive presentation suitable for youth. You can use every plan "as is," or easily modify it to suit your group's age and knowledge. Every Leg Up lesson is free of charge and includes a comprehensive lecture outline, Arabian horse trivia, games, and visual aids. Leg Up is free to youth leaders, so spread the word!