Pack Goat 4H Project Guide
Getting Started with a Pack Goat 4H Project
4H is a youth development organization for kids, ages 5 to 19 years old. They learn life skills, meet
friends, experience leadership, and community involvement. Kids complete hands-on projects with
guidance from adult mentors in areas like health, science, agriculture, and citizenship, in a positive
environment and become the next generation of leaders. 4-H is a community of public universities
across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100
years, 4-H has given kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and
communities better. Getting started with a pack goat 4H project can be overwhelming. Let us help you
start your 4H journey with all the resources and tools here at packgoats.com.
What is a pack goat 4H project? Other counties or programs will call it utility or working goat project. It
is a project where you train a goat to become a pack goat and learn to work together. You will develop
life skills of decision-making capabilities, public speaking skills, integrity, and sportsmanship. As well as
learn proper care, health management, and responsibilities of animal ownership. Also keep a record
book to help set goals, see progress, learn skills, track costs, and community involvement. However, you
will need supplies and gear to prepare for the shows. Here at packgoats.com, we know the importance
of goat ownership, raising, training, and gear. We have the resources and tools to have a successful
project.
Here are some great videos for you to watch on Pack Goat 4H.
https://youtu.be/sRZ7fponTJg
https://youtu.be/R49X-T81se0
It is easy to become a member of 4H. To get enrolled in the pack goat 4H project First find your
local 4H, Second, sign up on 4Honline.com, after you decide on the project and club that is right
for you. Contact your local 4H extension office to make sure the pack goat project is offered, for
sign-up deadlines, and fees.
1. Decide your project
2. Find a club, contact your local county extension office near you
3. Enroll online
4. Get started, get involved, and have fun
Once enrolled, time to get gear supplies for the pack goat 4H project. When showing a pack goat
project there are three categories: Showmanship, Confirmation/Quality, and the Course. Here is a
list of items we recommend. Be sure to know your county requirements and guidebook rules.
• Showmanship: collar and leash
• Confirmation/Quality: collar and leash
• Course: collar, leash, and kid trainer saddle
What's In The Pack Goat 4H Project Kit
• At packgoats.com we have a special discount kit just for 4H pack goat project members.
This includes a kid trainer saddle, medium goat collar, and a goat leash.
Kit 1 Smaller Breeds
Pack Goat Project Kit 1 is designed for the 4H pack goat project members with smaller goat
breeds. We offer a special discount, which includes a kid trainer saddle, medium goat collar, and
a goat leash. Savings of $51.97! Project members may upgrade to the adult goat collar for $10
extra at checkout. Project members are also eligible to get our Baby Goat and Pack Goats
Bundle Course for $50 at checkout! Savings of $126.00!
These packs are awesome for a young 4H trainer. Their young pack goats will love the comfort
and fit. Also, if you are wanting a 4H saddle to compete with this one will be fast and easy and
help you win your competition. If you have Nigerian these packs will work great for that as well.
Kit 2 Larger Breeds
Pack Goat 4H Project Kit 2 is for the 4H pack goat project members with larger goat breeds. We
offer a special discount, which includes an adult soft saddle, medium goat collar, and a goat
leash. Savings of $55.98! Project members may upgrade to the adult goat collar for $10 extra at
checkout. Project members are also eligible to get our Baby Goat and Pack Goats Bundle
Course for $50 at checkout! Savings of $126.00!
This is the ideal saddle for the day packer looking to carry up to about 35 lbs. per goat. This
saddle is not for hardcore, high mileage, or heavyweight trips. However, it is the ideal setup and
price point for the day packer or weekend cruiser.
More Resources for The Pack Goat 4H Project
**The North American Packgoat Association is an organization started in 1999 that promotes the
use of goats as eco-friendly pack animals. NAPgA is on the front lines protecting your right to
use pack goats on public land.
The NAPgA Packgoat Guidebook is available to read and download
HERE: https://www.napga.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Packgoat-Guidebook-v2021.pdf
This free 67-page guidebook is jam-packed with all things goat and pack goat for everyone, with
special sections for youth interested in a pack goat project, youth leaders, and pack goat project
judges!
