Pickens County 4-H Horse Anatomy in Action Project 25/26

Anatomy in Action is a hands-on horse science project where youth choose one of three anatomy focuses:

The equine skeletal system

The major muscle groups

The hoof structure

Participants will create either a large labeled diagram or a 3D model and present what they learned at our February Horse Club meeting and at the Spring 4-H Showcase.

Cost:

FREE for enrolled 4-H members

$5 for non-members

Timeline:

Dec 1–20: Choose topic & begin research

Dec–Feb: Build model or diagram

Feb 15: Project due

February Meeting: Presentations

Spring Showcase: Judging & awards

Youth Will:

Study equine anatomy

Create a model or large diagram

Label key structures accurately

Teach others what they learned

What to Bring:

Completed model or diagram

Any notes used to prepare the presentation

Who Can Participate:

Open to all youth ages 5–18. No horse experience required.

Contact:

Ty Howard Jolley

📞 864-397-0292

📧 talithj@clemson.edu

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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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