As an equestrian-based club, the Centaurs 4-H Club's educational goals and objectives include the following: Develop leadership abilities, build character, and assume citizenship responsibilities; Experience the pride of owning or leasing a horse or pony and to be responsible for its management; Develop an appreciation of horseback riding as a healthy and wholesome form of recreation; Learn skills in horsemanship and an understanding of the business of breeding, raising, and training horses; Increase the knowledge of safety precautions needed to prevent injury to themselves, others, and their mounts; Promote a greater love for animals and a humane attitude toward them; Be better prepared for citizenship by working in groups and supporting community horse projects and activities; Teach good sportsmanship through a friendly, competitive atmosphere; and Promote future horse industry development and expansion.
You do not need to own or lease a horse to be a Club member. There is a Horseless Horse project which can be carried by those Club members who do not own a horse. If you have a love for horses, then the Centaurs 4-H Club has something special to offer. |
