2020 Regional Hippology Contest Results Announcement
All Regional Hippology Contest Results
The online 4-H Regional Hippology contest will take place on March 13th. Participation in this online contest is open to any youth within Illinois 4-H. Any 4-H member that wants to participate in the new online format MUST complete the opt-in form found here in addition to registering for the contest through their county extension office.
The primary objective of the Hippology Contest is to provide, in a friendly but competitive setting, an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H demonstrate the breadth of their knowledge and understanding of equine science, and in particular the practical application of this knowledge and skill.
Youth advance to the state competition by placing in the top of their regional contest.
The Contest
- A. Examination - 100 points.
- This phase may include a written exam and slides exam. (example topics for slide exams include: breed, color, activity, appointments, internal and external anatomy including reproductive anatomy, etc.) The written exam is mandatory at all regional contests. Slide exam at regionals is option. State contest will include both written & slide exams.
- B. Stations - 100 points.
- Contestants may be asked to identify tack and equipment, feed samples and other horse-related items. Contestants may be requested to demonstrate knowledge of the external anatomy of equine, skeletal anatomy, internal anatomy, disease, and the life cycles of internal parasites. Knowledge of breeds, breed history, color, color patterns and equine activities may be tested. Contestants will have two minutes to complete each station.(mandatory phase at both regionals & state). Regional stations may be shown as powerpoint or in traditional hard copy format.
