Mission Statement
The
Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup provides a place for youth to
compete nationally while encouraging teamwork and self-confidence, and
while focusing on the 4-H Mission Mandates: Science, Engineering,
Technology, Mathematics, Healthy Living and Citizenship.
Each
participating youth participates in one contest. Individual and team
excellence is rewarded at a breakfast award ceremony, building personal
pride and reinforcing the benefits of setting goals. Leadership is
developed at these events by encouraging decision-making and teamwork
skills, critical thinking, and independence. Healthy Living is
demonstrated at the dance and through the lifestyle that is shown
through each contest.
Entertainment
provides service learning and community-based learning opportunities,
focusing on the importance of each youth's citizenship within his or
her team, community, and nation.
Participation
in the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup is open to 4-H member
delegates, volunteer leaders and Extension/FFA professionals approved by
their respective state offices. Educational programs of Cooperative
Extension 4-H Youth Development Program serve all people regardless of
race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
Disabilities accommodated with prior notification.
About Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup
The 4-H horse program has an enrollment of over 260,000 – the largest of the animal-oriented projects and one of the most popular projects with great appeal to both boys and girls. Beginning in 1968 as the Northeast Regional 4-H Horse Judging Contest, held at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the activities were expanded in 1972 to include a 4-H Horse Bowl Contest. The event was officially approved as the National 4-H Horse Roundup in 1978. Three new contests – 4-H Horse Public Speaking, 4-H Horse Demonstration-Individual, and 4-H Horse Demonstration – Team – were added in 1982.
Story: Generations of
Roundup Contestants
Read how former Vermont contestants are
seeing their children continue to showcase their equine
knowledge at Roundup.
