Horsemasters, the oldest 4-H club in Indian River County, has helped thousands of youth reach their personal best since the club’s inception in the 1960's. Youth, ages 5-18, are welcomed regardless of race, gender, or creed.
Indian River County 4-H is a not-for-profit organization that falls under the blanket of University of Florida and IFAS.
Our Mission
We believe in giving back, whether to an individual in need or a group in our community. Every year, we engage in local community service. Beyond that, we strive to encourage one another, knowing that a little friendliness can make a world of difference in someone’s life.
Funds raised during our annual Valentine Show Fundraiser allow IRC 4-H Horsemasters to participate in local, area, state, regional, and national events. These include Horse Judging Competitions, Demonstration Contests, Record Book Contests, Hippology Competitions, Horse Shows, and Camps, as well as general 4-H opportunities, like Legislature and 4-H University.
““As my confidence grew, so did my involvement in 4-H. The little girl that would not look anyone in the eye was all of a sudden competing in public speaking and on both the judging and hippology teams... I even began running for office, and moved up through the ranks until I served as president during my senior year.” ”
What We've Achieved
Confidence growth in thousands of children (and counting) over the years
Hosted 50 annual Valentine Open Horse Show fundraisers
Multiple members have gone on to be State Officers
Multiple members awarded Horseman of the Year and runner up
Multiple demonstration winners at State and Regional levels
Multiple demonstration placings at Regional and National levels
Multiple State Record Book winners
Horse Judging: team and individual awards at State, Regional, & National levels
Hippology: team and individual awards at State and Regional levels
Club Recipient: multiple Gloria Watt Emerald Awards
Recipient: Dyer Difference Award
Recipient: multiple Golden Shovel Awards