Many people, young and old, are discovering the satisfaction and pleasure that horses can bring them. The 4-H Horse Project can be an exciting and worthwhile experience for both you and your horse. To be a 4-H Horse Club member, you must first enroll in 4-H in your county. A 4-H Horse Project animal may be a horse, pony, mule, or donkey, which you may ride, drive, or train. Stallions over 12 months of age are not allowed as a 4-H project. 4-H uses the industry standard of January 1 as a horse’s birthdate to determine age. If you don’t have a horse, you may belong to a 4-H Horse Science club or join as a horseless member. With these options, you can learn about horses, compete in all activities that do not require horses, and work with other youth on horse-related subjects.