What Is The Purpose Of Leasing A Horse As A 4-H Project?

A lease program is appropriate in the 4-H program when one or more of the following conditions exists:

1. Youth does not have the financial ability to purchase a horse.
2. Youth has a horse but it is unable to be used (lameness, pregnancy, too young, etc).
3. Youth has a horse but it is the wrong type for the educational experience the youth wishes to obtain.