WSU Extension

Lincoln-Adams 4-H Youth Development

4-H Horse News

 

Send YOUR 4-H Horse News & Announcements to:
Karen at the Extension Office - robertk @ wsu.edu
(click or insert symbol &  remove spaces)

NEW:   Area Horse "Camps"

             Horse Calendar Dates

Kootenai 4-H Equine Retreat

Click HERE for PDF flyer for 2008 Equine Retreat. 
It will be held June 22-27 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.  We still have open spaces and are opening positions to 4-H horse members in neighboring counties/states.  We often have enough spaces for this event that 4-H leaders and parents may also have the opportunity to ride.  If interested, please contact me and I can forward you the registration materials.
Sharla Wilson
Kootenai/Shoshone 4-H Program Coordinator
1808 N. 3rd Street
Coeur d' Alene, Idaho  83814
Phone: 208-446-1680   Fax: 208-446-1690
e-mail: swilson@uidaho.edu


Spokane Horse Camp
Open to Lincoln-Adams

5/9/08 Gary Varrella
Hi,
In the spirit of 4-H across the border and across county lines, links below are files of the registration for our “South Camp,” which is July 18-22. We have expanded our camp capacity this year and are able to accommodate more riders.

It will be held on the Interstate Fairgrounds. Early registration will assure access to better campsites.

Registration (Word)      Registration (PDF)

Gary F. Varrella
4-H Educator & Faculty
Washington State University
Spokane County Extension
509-477-2163


Horse Clipping Demonstration and
Horse Judging Contest

Paula Gormon will offer a horse clipping demonstration on May 17 at the NE WA Fairgrounds in Colville. It begins at 10:30 a.m. Following the demonstration a (State-Qualifying for Stevens County) Horse Judging Contest will be held. All horse project members and leaders are encouraged to attend this event. Contact Paula Gormon at 685-1354 or the Stevens County Extension Office at 509-684-2588 e-mail
for more information.

Lincoln Co. 4-H Horse Program Meeting

Hi all,
Spring has finally decided to show up. We have sunshine and we have the wonderful wind with us.

Our Horse program Meeting will be Monday May 5th at 7:00 PM at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. I know some of you won't be able to make it because of the Jr. show.

Anyone that can make it will be much appreciated.

The agenda and minutes were mailed out with the horse flyers from the extension office.
Agenda (Word)      Agenda (PDF)

Hope to see you at the meeting!
Jeanie & Robin

Jeanie Campbell
Lincoln County Horse Program Co- facilitator
982-0053

& Robin Nachtigal, Co-Facilitator        
Lincoln County 4-H Horse Program
725-0013

Minutes 4-7-08 (Word)        Minutes 4-7-08 (pdf)

Minutes 3-10-08 (Word)      Minutes 3-10-08 (pdf)

Minutes 10-01-07 (pdf)


WA State Junior Horse Show

--Ann George
The 2008 Washington State Junior Horse Show will be held August 8-10 at State Fair Park in Yakima, WA!

A terrific show is planned this year, including the addition of a new event - 4-H Dressage! Exhibitors that reside in counties that don't offer Dressage can now use WSJHS as a State Fair qualifying show for this event! This year we will offer only Training Level Test 4. See the entry form for details. We will look forward to your comments regarding whether this event should be expanded in coming years.

Show Info & Registration (PDF) If you have problems retrieving the entry form, please send a request to wsjhs @ bossig.com (remove spaces) or call Emily Rowe, Show Manager, at 509-966-1084.

HORSELESS HORSE” AND PRIMARY EXHIBITORS: 4-H members without horses (including Primary members) may participate in Judging Tour, Record Book, Public Presentation, and Costume contests. Costume contestants will use “Stick Horses”. A walk-through of the Trail Course will also be provided for Horseless Horse/Primary Exhibitors on Saturday morning. Entry fee: $10.00. Primary members will receive Participation ribbons. Record Books are encouraged but not required for Primary members. All other Horseless Horse 4-H members or 4-H exhibitors entering only the Judging Tour or Public Presentations are required to turn in Record Books.

CLASS LIST –
1. Public Presentations (Fri 4-9 pm)
2. Dressage (Friday 4 – 9 pm) – entry fee $10.00
3. Open Judging Tour (Sat 7:30 am)
4. Showmanship (Required)
5. Stock Seat Equitation
6. Western Pleasure
7. Bareback Equitation
8. Costume Pageant
HERDSMANSHIP REQUIRED BY ALL
RECORD BOOK REQUIRED BY ALL
9A. Equitation over fences – BEG (2’ max)
9B. Equitation over fences – NOVICE (2’3” max)
9C. Equitation over fences – ADVANCED (2’6” max)
10. Hunt Seat Equitation
11. Hunt Seat Pleasure
12. Saddle Seat Equitation
13. Saddle Seat Pleasure
14. Trail (Fri 2-8 pm or Sat noon-7 pm)
15. Pattern Class – Western or English (see


Upcoming Lincoln-Adams Activities!

Lincoln-Adams 4-H horse members and leaders should have received flyers for Summer Sizzler and the Davenport Horse Clinic in mid April. Also included were minutes of last Horse Program Meeting, brief 4-H Horse Calendar, and Agenda for the May 5th Lincoln Co. 4-H Horse Program Meeting. Extra forms are available on the web site for:
Summer Sizzler   and the Davenport Horse Clinic.

If you are enrolled in Lincoln or "dryland" Adams County as a leader or member in a horse project, contact Karen at the Extension office if you did NOT receive the April Horse Info mailing. 659-3209 or e-mail.


June Horse Clinic
Davenport, WA


4/15/08
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 14, 2008!
Invite your friends and plan to attend the Horse Clinic at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Davenport, WA.
Early Bird Registration: May 14th! Click HERE for MORE


Lincoln Co. 4-H Horse Program

FY `08 Lincoln Co. 4-H Horse Probram Contacts
Co-Facilitator: Jeanie Campbell
Co-Facilitator: Robin Nachtigal
Secretary: Tamara Winfrey
Treasurer: Denise Wollweber
Davenport Clinic Chair Dusti Campbell
Summer Sizzler Chair Robin Nachtigal
Equine State Fair Entries Denise Wollweber

Quick Links

  Horse Camps
  Clipping Demo, &
        Horse Judging
   Horse Program Meeting
   WA 4-H Jr. Horse Show
    Summer Sizzler
   Horse Clinic - Davenport
   Wheat Land C. Fair
 
 Li. Co. Horse Program

  Spokane Co. 4-H  
   More


  
Resources
   
(Forms & publications)
 



Ed Heinemann -
A Life of Horse Sense

Article in Summer 2008
Issue of Washington State Magazine.
LINK
. . . I grew up on a farm in Adams County that my grandfather homesteaded in 1889. . . Then Union Pacific Railway gave me a 4-H scholarship . . . I graduated in 1939, I got a job in Lincoln County working with the extension program with livestock and the 4-H club.
...I became supervisor and director of racing for the Washington Horse Racing Commission . . .

Cool on-line video

Click HERE for "The Flying Frenchman" - link shared by Dusti Campbell with the comment "Now that's horsemanship"!

Click HERE
Link forwarded by Teri Kramer, "Sit back & enjoy the show"
Natural horsemanshp pattern
(takes a long time to load)

Horse Program Dates

- March 24 Li-Adams State Fair Qualifyers' Horse Project Enrollment Deadline and
Due Date for Horse ID Forms
- April 1 Lincoln Co. Horse Project Enrollment and Horse ID Form deadline for members who don't intend to try for State Fair Qualification
- May 3 WA State 4-H Horse Bowl
- May 5 Li. Co. 4-H Horse Program Meeting, Davenport
- May 16 - 18 Ride the West - Spokane, WA
- May 17 Horse Clipping Demo & Horse Judging Contest
NE WA Fairgrounds, Colville
  May 24 Creston Playday
- June 14 Davenport Horse Clinic - Recent Info Posted!
- June 20 - 22 Yakima Co. 4-H Equine Training School
- June 21

Summer Sizzler Horse Show , Davenport

- June 22-28 Kootenai 4-H Equine Retreat
- June 22-28 Spokane North Horse Camp
- July 11-13 WSH Competitive Trail Ride , Arlington, WA
- July 14-17 Stevens Co. Horse Camp, 509-684-2588 e-mail
- July 18 - 22 Spokane County South Horse Camp
- Aug. 8 - 10 WA State Jr. Horse Show, Yakima
- Aug. 21-24 Lincoln Co. Fair, Davenport
- Aug. 28 WCF, Ritzville - Gymkhana
- Aug. 29 WCF, Ritzville - 4-H & FFA Horse Show
- Aug. 30 WCF, Ritzville - Horse Judging Contest a.m.
                            Open Horse Show - afternoon
- Sept. 3 - 21 WA State 4-H Fair , Puyallup
- Sept. 5 - 14 Spokane Interstate Fair
    Other 4-H Calendars
 

Wheat Land Communities' Fair
Horse Department Meeting
Carol Simonson
A meeting to discuss improvements for the Horse Department at the Wheat Land Communities' Fair was held on Monday April 14 in Ritzville.
If you were unable to attend but would like an update, see notes below or contact Carol Simonson via e-mail fair (at) ritzville.com (click or remove spaces and add symbol) Deadline for premium book revisions this year is May 15th.

WCF Horse Dept. Meeting Notes 4-14-08 (Word)

WCF Horse Dept. Meeting Nots 4-14-08 (PDF)

Wheat Land Communities Fair - 2008 Schedule


Washington State Horsemen Competitive Trail Ride


Pilchuck WSH Benefit Competitive Trail Ride to benefit the Competitive Trail Division. July 11-13, 2008 at the Lake Armstrong tract of Pilchuck Tree Farm, Arlington, WA.

25 mile Open Division ride will be on Saturday, July 12 at approximateluy 0800. 10-15 mile Novice/Competitive Pleasure division will begin at approximately 0800 on Sunday, July 13, 2008.

Preliminary judging will be the night before the ride. Limited early
AM judging by pre-authorization only. There will be a clinic around
the campfire after Open Division awards are completed on Saturday
evening. For more information contact Kathryn call 425-737-4594 or
KKMoonshadowranch @ msn.com (remove spaces).


Equine Dentistry Campaign
Because proper dental care is vital to a horse’s overall health, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is launching a campaign to promote the need for horses to receive a thorough oral examination at least once a year. Designed to reach horse owners, the campaign will kick off in April and run through 2008. MORE

Potential Horse Show Judge
Hi Everyone,
Jim Wilson, Idaho Extension, sent the name and contact information for a horse judge in Idaho.  (see below.)  I don't know anything about Alexia, but just wanted to pass along the information for your consideration.
Bridget Rohner

Dear Horse Councils & Show Committees:

I am interested in being considered as a horse show judge for your future events.  I can provide references from several open shows and 4-H shows in the region.  Thank you for your consideration and I appreciate your time.
Alexcia Livingstone
Skye's the Limit Equestrian Program
(208)877-1636
www.skyesthelimittraining.com

NW Western Gaming Clinic

October 4-5, 2008
Trails End Arena, Olympia Washington -- Information


Creston Arena Events

Received 2/11/08 from Dawn Nelson
For entry form or information - contact me via email or phone.                      

May

24th - playday

For any question please feel free to call or email.
509-636-2343
See you all there!!!
Dawn Nelson e-mail

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State Fair

Intermediate & Senior Lincoln-Adams Horse Project members interested in participating at State Fair in Equine Events should read the "Rules for Competition and Participation" section of the Lincoln County 4-H Horse Program Policy.   
State Fair Equine Schedule & More Info


WSU Veterinary Extension Newsletters
Dr. Dale Moore, Director of the WSU Veterinary Medicine Extension program has introduced a valuable resource for individuals engaged in animal agriculture, animal owners and the general public. There is extremely timely and valuable animal health information included in each newsletter. To register, please go to the following URL:
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/extension/Newsletters/index.aspx

Vet School EQUINE Newsletter:
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-vth/EquineNews/


PNW574 File Correction

Nancy Mordhorst
It has been discovered that the file for PNW574, "4-H Horse Contest Guide," included on the recently released 2007-2008 4-H Publications & Projects CD, is not the most recent version of this publication. 

The most recent version of PNW574 is available on the publication website and has been correctly linked on our 4-H website at: http://4h.wsu.edu/EM2778CD/pdf/PNW0574.pdf.  The revision includes a brief paragraph and chart on pg. 33, titled 'Run-out Line" and applies to Washington only. An addendum is being included with hard copies of this publication distributed from WSU Extension Publishing and Printing (formerly Bulletins).

New 4-H Projects & Publications CD's, with the correct Horse Contest Guide file, is available from the Extension Office for enrolled 4-H Horse Leaders.


Leg Wrap Information

Forwarded by Dusti Campbell  
Check out this website about wrapping horse legs. This lady donated some videos to IEBRA and I think her website is pretty informative. I am sure alot of you guys already know all this stuff but maybe we could forward it to the folks who need help with droopy bandages or some tips on tried and true 'racetrack' medicine. She also offered to do a free clinic in the spring and I for one would be interested in hearing stuff on leg care after you run and for minor injuries.
The website address is www.theperfectwrapvideo.com

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Horse Judges' Conduct and Etiquette

10-9-07 --Jerry Newman
A draft from the Judges' Resource Notebook on Horse Judges' Conduct and Etiquette. If you have any further questions on this subject, contact Tiffany Boswell  - 509-335-4128.

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4-H Horse Project Materials

There are Only 3 official Horse Projects!!
     > Horseless Horse,   > Beginning Horsemanship, and
     > Horsemanship, Management and Care.

(There are No SEPARATE Performance, Western Games or Harness projects. Members must be 3rd grade or older to enroll in “Beginning Horsemanship” and/or “Horsemanship, Management and Care."

You may order Project Manuals and information from various sources.

    Recommended for each 4-H Horse family:
    PNW0587 4-H Horse Project Member Manual     $9.50
      Click Link to Order direct from WSUor call 1-800-724-1763
     or use Order form in back of  EM2778 4-H Projects
     & Publications
.

    PNW574   4-H Horse Contest Guide    $2.50 or PDF
      Or order from WSU Publications

    Lincoln County 4-H Horse Program Policy (PDF File)
      OR available from Extension Office 659-3209

    Also Recommended:
     CCS Horse Project Series
     > Giddy Up & Go,  >Head, Heart & Hooves,  >Stable Relationships,
    >Riding the Range,  > Jumping to New Heights,  >
      Horse Helper’s Guide.

    Order Direct from www.n4hccs.org   Supplemental web resources
   for horse project: www.n4hccs.org/horse

      4-H Horse Publications

      More 4-H Horse Program Documents
      Policy, forms, & more


Spokane Co. 4-H Events

Click Here for Spokane County 4-H CALENDAR

Click here for Spokane Co. 4-H Horse Program

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Animal Premise Identification System in Washington

The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) is a voluntary, national program in collaboration with federal and state departments of agriculture, tribes and the agriculture industry. The NAIS is used to locate animals in an animal health emergency.

There are three components of the NAIS:

  1)      Premises Registration
  2)      Animal Identification
  3)      Animal Tracking

For More information: http://agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/Animal_Premise/default.htm

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eXtensionn HorseQuest Site

Visit the eXtension’s HorseQuest site! Frequently updated information ranging from finding the best horse, to riding techniques, to horse diseases, nutrition, and care. HorseQuest brings the “best of the best” university research-based information on horses to Americans via its most popular information source, the internet.

The interactive web site provides news, events, frequently asked questions, and “Ask the Expert” features as well as in-depth learning modules on equine-related topics.
http://www.extension.org/horses
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Horses We Love

Essay Forwarded by Dusti Campbell & Sally Schiller

God gives us horses and compels some of us to love them. Yet why does the horse, an animal with such a big heart, live such a short life?
Click Here


4-H Horse Program Resources:

Can't Opend PDF's? "Google" for "Free PDF Reader"
or try PDF Reader Link

4-H Horse Curriculum

Other
Central WA Ag Team - Horse Resources

Equine Feedlease Agreement (PDF)     Word

WA State 4-H Publications

Oregon’s Dressage Manual is not online. To order: email puborders@oregonstate.edu or contact Sandy Reichuber at 541-737-2513.

Lincoln-Adams:
Lincoln County 4-H Horse Program Policy (PDF File)   REVISED 3-10-08
Li. Co. 4-H Horse Program Horse ID Form (PDF)    Word

Fair Horse Supplies Check List PDF     Word

Fair Horse Dept Rules (PDF)
Fair Horse Dept. Herdsmanship Guidelines PDF
Misc. Li-Adams 4-H Forms & Publications


Lincoln County 4-H Horse Program Meeting Minutes

are available from the Extension Office. Contact Karen at 659-3209 or robertk @ wsu.edu (remove spaces).

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Need Phone # or Address for a 4-H Program Contact?
Request from Karen at 509-659-3209 or robertk@wsu.edu
(Contact information will be provided only for legitimate 4-H program/project management or educational use.)

Information included on this page is for communication and educational purposes only.Reference to commercial services, non-4-H activities, products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endoresement by WSU Extension or 4-H is implied.
 
Adams County Extension , 210 W Broadway, Suite 104, Ritzville, WA 99169-1894, 509-659-3209, Contact Us
Lincoln County Extension , PO Box 399, Davenport, WA 99122, 509-725-4171, Contact Us