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:  Adult Horse Camp
            West Nile Virus in Moses Lake Horse         
            Lincoln Co. 4-H Horse Program Mtg
            Horse Sold to 4-H Family
            Bonnie Johnson Memorial Horsemanship Award               
            Horse Calendar Up-Dates   

Adult Horse Camp

8/12/08 - Susan Kerr
Hi everyone-- please spread the word to your horse leaders that they are invited to our annual 4-H Horse Leaders' Adult Horse Camp. Non-4-H adults are also welcome. This is a high quality, FUN educational opportunity for horse leaders and it features a wide variety of horse-related topics. September 26 - 28th in Goldendale, WA. See the files below for more info. Please call Nancy Beyerlin at 509.773.4746 or 509.250.1344 (cell) if you have questions.
Flyer Word                    Flyer PDF
Health Form Word      Health Form PDF
Clinician Bios Word   Clinician Bios PDF  

West Nile Virus Update

8/6/08 - Sarah Smith
The Washington State Department of Agriculture on August 1st confirmed the season’s first equine cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in two horses, one in Moses Lake and the other in the Prosser area.  The Moses Lake case occurred in a non-vaccinated 24 year old gelding, the horse is recovering.  The Prosser horse, a five-year-old non-vaccinated mare, had to be euthanized.  These are the first confirmed WNV cases of the year in Washington.  Last year, eight horses were confirmed for the disease, all in Yakima County.   MORE

Horse Sale to 4-H Family

8/4/08
The Sale of the horse to Lincoln-Adams 4-H family closed at noon on Monday, August 4th. The final offer was $200. Proceeds from sale will be dontated to the Lincoln County 4-H Leaders' Council.
Thanks to all who participated.
Joy Wilken, Lincoln County 4-H Auction Chair (257-2319)
  teen4h "at" hotmail.com (click or remove spaces & add symbol)

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Lincoln Co. 4-H Horse Program Meeting
Hi All,

Where has the summer gone, seems like it was just the other day spring was here and school was just about over! Wow how time does fly.

Our next meeting will be Monday August 4th at the Fairgrounds in Davenport at 7:00 PM.

If you are planning on attending the meeting if you could come early and get all your entries in and such that would be a big help for the office. Sharon will stay late that day to take care of the horsse entries for us. So Leaders if you are bringing any entries in for your kids this would be a good time to do it.

This year the horse kids will have the lower numbers which will be:

Horse entry numbers:
1-9  seniors
10-19  intermediates
20  juniors
30 and under first year

These numbers are of course for the whole fair and whatever else you might enter besides the horse Department.

We will be talking about the fair at this meeting. If you have any questions please come and ask. Remember record books, posters and all livestock entries are due on Wed. August 6th by 5:00 PM. 

Hope to see you at the meeting!

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

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

8/4/08 Agenda (Word)         8/4//08 Agenda (PDF)

Minutes 6/2/08 (Word)        Minutes 6/2/08 (PDF)

Minutes 5/5/08 (Word)        Minutes 5/5/08 (PDF)

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)

Summer Fun

Click HERE  for "Drawing a Horse" activity.

Bonnie Johnson
Memorial Horsemanship Award

7/22/08 - Bonnie Bright
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2008 Bonnie Johnson Memorial Horsemanship Award.  Bonnie Johnson was known throughout the Northwest for her knowledge of horses, her horsemanship clinics, and as a 4-H and open horse show judge.  She loved working with young people and there was nothing she enjoyed more than helping a youth overcome a difficult training problem with a horse.

This award in her honor is given to a young person from Washington, Oregon or Idaho, age 8-18 as of January 1, who has made significant progress in overcoming a horse training challenge.

Nominations may be submitted by anyone with first-hand knowledge of the work done by the youth and the progress made.  A Bonnie Johnson Horsemanship pin will be awarded to the winner, along with a $100 cash award. Bonnie’s daughters, Kay, Tara Lee, and Rena, will serve as the selection committee and their decision will be considered final.

Application/Nomination forms need to be returned by September 2, 2008.  Forms can be obtained by contacting the Yakima County Extension Office at (509) 574-1600 or by going to the Yakima County
4-H website at http://pan.co.yakima.wa.us/wsuext/4-h/Forms2.html.   

 National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium

The 32nd Annual National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium, presented by the American Youth Horse Council (AYHC), will be held on March 27 - 29, 2009 in Lincoln, Nebraska.  The University of Nebraska will host the event.  The 2009 event will boast more than two-dozen internationally and nationally respected presenters assembled to share their keys to successful youth horse programming and horse management.  Attendees will find resources, referrals, and networking to improve their ability to Help Connect Kids Through Horses.
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Free Horse Clinic

Jennifer Kuster, ShowBiz Riding School*, is offering a free Horse Learning Clinic on July 19th at the Wheat Land Communities Fair Grounds small arena in Ritzville. For all ages, with horse or without.
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The Mane Event

The Mane Event, Equine Education & Trade Fair is back – this October 17 – 19, 2008 at Heritage Park in Chilliwack, BC.  The indoor expo will again offer over 100 hours of equine education with renowned horse trainers and clinicians.  Clinics and demos include Dressage, Reining, Jumping, Horsemanship and of course the very popular Trainer’s Challenge.  The large trade fair will feature a wide range of equine products including tack, trailers, hats, boots, fencing, supplements as well as information booths featuring Breed Associations and Riding Clubs and Associations. 
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NW Western Gaming Clinic

October 4-5, 2008
PDF Flyer     Registration Form

Jerry Newman
A comprehensive training on western gaming for current and prospective 4-H horse judges, leaders and parents will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, 2008 at Trails End Arena in Olympia, Washington.  Registration fee is $60 (includes lunch on Saturday) and is due by September 15, 2008.  More Info

Session topics include:

• General Gaming Rules
• Setting up courses
• Tack and Equipment
• Conflict Resolution
• Details on each specific gaming event

For more information contact Roberta Lundeberg at 541-737-9295 or roberta.lundeberg@oregonstate.edu. 

Driving Clinic

The North Idaho Draft Horse & Mule Association presents the 3rd Annual Driving Clinic fun for all the kids in the Association and kids that are willing to donate just $25 to the North Idaho Draft Horse & Mule Association.  This weekend event is for any child willing to learn or improve Draft Horse/Mule techniques.  There will be lots of different stations that kids can go to.
Word Flyer      PDF Flyer
Register    July 10, 2008
Registration & Information contact:  Terry Maple
phone # 208-877-1783 or e-mail or Michelle Overmyer at (509) 721-1110.

Summer Sizzler 4-H Horse Show
Was held June 21st at the Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds.

June Horse Clinic
Davenport, WA

Good for you if you attended the June 14th Horse Clinic in Davenport! If you have something you learned, a "report" or photos of the day - e-mail to robertk "at" wsu.edu. I'll post here!
Karen Robertson

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Fitting, Showing, & Judging Clinic

Horses were included in the line-up of workshops at the Clinic on June 17th at the Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds. Thanks to Robin Nachtigal and the "horse" handlers for a great Showmanship and Judging session!

Did you attend? Did you learn something new? e-mail your comments and what you learned for viewing here!

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

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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

Lincoln Co. 4-H Horse Program

Quick Links

  Horse Camps
    Horse Program Meeting
   WA 4-H Jr. Horse Show
    Summer Sizzler
   Horse Clinic - Davenport
   Wheat Land C. Fair
  Li. Co. Horse Program    WA Jr. 4-H Horse Show
  Spokane Co. 4-H  
   More

  Resources
   (Forms & publications)
 

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
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Horse Program Dates

Wheat Land Communities' Fair
Horse Department

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

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

Wheat Land Communities Fair - 2008 Schedule

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:

State Fair

Stephanie W. and Mackenzie B. will represent Lincoln-Adams in Western Games at the WA State 4-H Fair.

State Fair Equine Schedule & More Info

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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. Large PDF file

    PNW574   4-H Horse Contest Guide    $2.50 or PDF (Large file)
      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

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4-H Horse Program Resources:

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

4-H Horse Curriculum 4-H Horse Contest Guide (Large PDF) 4-H Horse Project Manual       (Large PDF)  WA 4-H Horse Project Materials WSU Horse Publications (Order/download Pubs.) 4-H CCS Horse Curriculum (Order Pubs.) 4-H CCS Horse Project On-line Resources National 4-H Supply (Search: Horse) NEW! Searchable 4-H Materials Directory

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.

WA State 4-H Policy - Revised July 2008

Lincoln-Adams:

Lincoln County 4-H Horse Program Policy (PDF File)   REVISED 3-10-08

Lincoln-Adams Horse Program Waiver/Consent/Commitment Form (PDF)

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). Top

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.