Equine Science Series for kids ages 8- 18 who want to learn more about horses or explore a career in the horse industry.. These interactive educational sessions will provide participants the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills on every aspect of the horse industry. We will explore the horse from the inside out and learn about the industry itself with particular emphasis on career opportunities. We will also highlight all of the opportunities available in the NC 4-H Equine Science Program. This program will consist of educational classes, hands-on activities, guest speakers such as vets and farriers, and field trips to equine facilities in the area.

The first four sessions in this series are:

September 17th: Basic Care, Feed and Nutrition

October 22nd Exploring the Horses Gut

November 19th Leg, Ligaments and Suspensory

December 22nd No Hoof No Horse

All classes are from 2pm - 4:30pm and will be held at the CCRC (Currituck County Rural Center) classroom ( white barn across from the playground). located at 184 Milburn Sawyer Rd. in Powells Point, NC.

Registration is not complete until you register your child in the 4-H online system. The link to do that is: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in .

If you have questions about the registration process, or if you need accommodations for persons with disabilities please contact Tom Harrell at 252-232-2262 or email tpharrel@ncsu.edu no later than five business days before the event.

Currently, in-person indoor classes require masks to be worn for the duration of the class without exception. If you arrive without a mask one will be provided for you.