2026 York County 4-H Horse Trivia Night

Get ready for an exciting evening of teamwork, learning, and laughter at the York County Horse Trivia Night! This quiz bowl–style contest is designed to be fun, friendly, and welcoming for all experience levels. Bring your horse knowledge, work with your team, and enjoy a no-stress competition that celebrates learning and sportsmanship.

Event Highlights include:

• Quiz bowl–style competition with teams
• Questions covering a wide range of horse topics
• Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
• Fun, friendly atmosphere—no pressure, just learning
• Great opportunity to test your knowledge and learn something new
• A positive, encouraging contest for all participants

Whether you’re a seasoned horse enthusiast or just starting out, Horse Trivia Night is a great way to learn, connect, and have fun with fellow 4-H members!

Contest Rules:

• We follow SC 4-H Horse Bowl Rules and Regulations as guidelines.
• Divisions are as follows:
• Novice - Youth have not competed in any 4-H Horse Bowl Contest at the state level. Open to ages 9-18.
• Junior - Youth have competed at a 4-H Horse Bowl Contest at the state level. Open to ages 9-13.
• Senior - Youth have compted at a 4-H Horse Bowl Contest at the state level. Open to ages 14-18.
• Cloverbud - Open to any youth ages 5-8.

Questions will be pulled from the following resources.

Novice and Cloverbud Divisions References

A National 4-H Council Publication: Horses and Horsemanship - An Educational Resource by Ray J. Antoniewicz

Junior Division References

Equine Science: Basic Knowledge for Horse People of All Ages, by Jean T. Griffiths www.HorseBooksEtc.com or ISBN# 978-1-929164-42-4 to order from your local bookstore. Phone: 1-800-952-5813

HORSE SMARTS: AN EQUINE REFERENCE & YOUTH ACTIVITY GUIDE, by AYHC (www.ayhc.com), 1 Gainer Rd, McDonald, NM 88262, phone: 817-320-2005

HORSE INDUSTRY HANDBOOK (9th edition), by the American Youth Horse Council AYHC (www.ayhc.com), 1 Gainer Rd, McDonald, NM 88262, phone: 817-320-2005 *Visit website for continued updates

Senior Division References

ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF EQUINE TERMS, by New Horizons Education Center, Inc. Dogwise Publishing (www.dogwise.com) 403 S Mission St, Wenatchee, WA 98801, 800-776-2665

HORSE ANATOMY: A Coloring Atlas, by Robert A. Kainer & Thomas O. McCracken Dogwise Publishing (www.dogwise.com) 403 S Mission St, Wenatchee, WA 98801, 800- 776-2665

FEEDING AND CARE OF THE HORSE (2nd edition), by Lon D. Lewis Wiley (www.wiley.com), 9200 Keystone Crossing, Ste 800, Indianapolis, IN 46240, 877-762-2974

HORSE INDUSTRY HANDBOOK (9th edition), by the American Youth Horse Council AYHC (www.ayhc.com), 1 Gainer Rd, McDonald, NM 88262, phone: 817-320-2005

THE HORSE by J. Warrant Evans, et al., 3rd edition. Waveland Press, Inc., 4180 IL Route 83, Suite 101, Long Grove, Illinois 6004. (www.waveland.com) (847) 634-0081

HORSE SMARTS: AN EQUINE REFERENCE & YOUTH ACTIVITY GUIDE, by AYHC (www.ayhc.com), 1 Gainer Rd, McDonald, NM 88262, phone: 817-320-2005

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Refund statement: Full payment is due upon registration. No refunds will be issued within three weeks of the start of the event.

Membership requirement: Current 4-H membership is not required for participation in this event, but you must preregister.

Custodial Care: Please note that this event and its coordinators do not assume custodial care of youth in attendance. Adults (parents, guardians, volunteers, coaches, or chaperones) must be present for the supervision of youth participants.

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