Horses are an important industry and pastime in Campbell County.  According to the latest Kentucky Equine Survey, there are about 2,000 horses in Campbell County with a yearly income of services of 1.5 million dollars.  The 4-H Horse Program has a strong tradition in Campbell County.  Members and leaders are active on the county, district and state levels. Currently we have four certified horse volunteers who present or organize educational programs for our youth and adults to learn more about horses.  4-H leaders also work closely with the Northern Kentucky Horse Network in planning and supporting their education day, horse health day and clearing the riding trails at A J Jolly Park.  Club members also participate in 4-H Horse Camp, District and State 4-H Horse Shows and the club sponsors 3-4 horse shows locally each year.

The Campbell County 4-H Horse Camp was held June 2-7, 2019.  This was our largest camp in recent years with 85 youth and horses and 113 adults participating. This week long camp is held at the Alexandria Fairgrounds.  This camp has become a true family experience where most participants come and camp out for the week at the fairgrounds and share their love of horses.  Classes were offered for Western Riding, Hunt Seat, Contest, Gaited and Miniature Horses.  Of the 10 instructors, 7 of them attended this camp when they were in 4-H and wanted to give back to the program that had meant so much to them growing up.  One instructor donated money for 2 camp scholarships in memory of her dad who passed away recently.  He had been an instructor at camp for over 20 years. This agent secured additional financial support for camp from the Campbell County Extension District Board Special Programs Fund for $2000 and $1000 from the Kentucky 4-H Foundation Agriculture Grant.

On written evaluations, campers reported that they learned to be more responsible by caring and working with their horses and 98% reported that they learned at least one new skill.