Horse Resources Page: https://u.osu.edu/defiance4h/horse-resources/
Ohio 4-H Horse Update ~ 2024 Changes for Ohio 4-H Horse Projects
EquiSTEP – Equine Safety Course Requirement (Counts for Horse Q.A.)![](https://u.osu.edu/defiance4h/files/2024/01/Equistep-logo-a1b95f2567ae1534.png)
- Available online at EquiSTEP
- Each participant will need their own unique email address and most school email accounts will
block messages from outside of the school district. If a member has previously enrolled in EquiSTEP, they will not need to re-enroll - Defiance County 4-H horse projects must complete by June 1, 2024.
- This course counts for the Horse Quality Assurance Requirement. If taking another animal project, must complete Livestock Quality Assurance.
- The 3 most common errors why the certificate is not received are 1) the person types their own email address incorrectly, 2) they select the wrong county from the dropdown box so the certificate is sent to the wrong county email inbox, and 3) the person does not click on the submit button/arrow when they are done and exits out of the survey.
HORSE FORMS – Due June 1
- 2024 Horse ID and Vaccination On-Line Registration
– Upload ONE photo of head shot of horse with 4-H member PLUS ONE profile photo of horse - Horse Identification Form (.pdf) One form for each horse – print and drop off. May print and complete OR submit information in the on-line registration.
- 2024: Horse 5-Way Vaccination required. Put documentation in Horse Record Book
- EquiSTEP course online – Link to course is at top of page.
- Horse Leasing Guidelines with Horse Identification Form (.pdf)