Kentucky 4-H Horse Volunteer Certification Program
In an effort to make sure that every young person involved in a 4-H animal science program/project has the best possible learning experience, Kentucky 4-H put into place a system of “certification” for 4-H volunteers. In order for a county to offer livestock and horse projects through 4-H, at least one volunteer per club/group must complete specific specialized training. That volunteer must continue to hone his/her knowledge and skills in youth development and animal science to continue as a “certified” volunteer. This is a step toward providing the finest educational experience for youth that we can.
Click on the publication title below to learn more about the Kentucky 4-H Livestock/Horse Volunteer Certification Program. This document provides the guidelines and policies for the program.
Kentucky 4-H Livestock/Horse Volunteer Certification Program Guidelines Updated March 2021
Below are the various forms pertaining to obtaining approval for and documenting recertification training that are needed by County Extension Agent and the Certified Volunteer Leader. Please refer to the publication Kentucky 4-H Livestock/Horse Volunteer Certification Program (web link above) for the appropriate use of these forms.
*Please send all Recertification forms to Mary Jane Little at MaryJane.Little@uky.edu. The 4-H Horse Program has the right to reject training hours if they are deamed not applicable to the 4-H Horse Program. If there are any questions about whether or not a training will be accepted, please contact Mary Jane prior to the event.
Recertification Training Form for Livestock/Horse Certified Volunteer Leaders Updated March 2021
Workshops will begin at 8 am Saturday (local time) and end no later than 4:30 p.m. on Saturday (local time). Please contact your local County Extension Agent for assistance in registering for one of these workshops.