Projects
California 4-H and FFA youth have the opportunity to take home and train a Devil’s Garden Wild Horse. In 2023, weanlings and yearlings were available. All horses were gathered in September and October 2022 and there is a limited number of horses available. Youth trainers are given a 6 month training period with additionally check in challenges, and then culminates in a live horse show where participants can show their horses progress through various show classes. Although the program is called the “colt” challenge, mares and geldings are available.
The 4-H YDP Shooting Sports Program utilizes the skills and disciplines of shooting to assist young people and their adult volunteers in attaining knowledge and developing essential life skills. The program follows a standardized format, lists program components and identifies clearly intended learning outcomes