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Interim County Extension Director:
Rebecca C. Ackah, PHR, SHRM-CP

1262 Government Circle
Jonesboro, GA 30236

Office: (770) 473-3945
Fax: (770) 473-5438

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4-H Youth Horse Club

The 4-H Youth Horse Club program is for youth in 4th to 12 grades. It is one of the most exciting and enjoyable facets of Georgia 4-H, a youth development program offered by the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The goal of the 4-H Horse Club is to:

The goal of the Clayton County 4-H Horse Club is to:

  • Promote mastery of horsemanship skills through hands-on learning.
  • Build a sense of belonging by allowing 4-Her’s to be part of something important and relevant.
  • Encourage independence in every 4-H’er by teaching them to be responsible, knowledgeable horsemen and horsewomen.
  • Participated in competitive events, including the State 4-H Horse Show, 4-H Horse Quiz Bowls. Unleash your inner equestrian and saddle up for adventure. Club meetings are held once a month, with an optional fee­based riding session once a month on Saturdays at one local equestrian farm in Clayton County.
  • Requirement: Dress casually for club meetings. Riding lessons require additional gear (helmet, boots, etc.) that’s not included in the club dues.

* NOTE: A parent or guardian must attend all meetings, including riding lessons, to complete the required forms for participation.