October HAC Call

 Hello, 

This is just a reminder that our next HAC monthly call is 10/27/2026 at 6:30pm. 

You will find the link to the zoom located on the blog calendar. We hope to see you all there! 

Pinal County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee

🐴📣 HORSE FAMILIES — DON’T FORGET YOUR ANNUAL FORMS! 📣🐴

 

Planning to participate in the first 4-H Horse Show? Now is the time to get your paperwork turned in!

📅 Annual forms are due by October 20, 2026.

Please make sure you submit:
🐴 Horse ID Card — one for EACH horse you plan to show
👨‍👩‍👧 Adult Code of Conduct
🐎 Horse Program Code of Conduct

📧 Email completed forms to:
pinalcounty4hhorse@gmaill.com

⚠️ Have multiple horses? No problem! Just remember that each horse needs its own Horse ID Card.

📋 Where do you find the forms?
Head over to the Blog tab and look for the page labeled “Forms.” Everything you need is there!

Please don’t wait until show week to get your forms in! Get those forms completed, emailed, and checked off your list so you’re ready to ride into the first show! 🏇💚

🐴 Paperwork first, show-ring fun next! 🎉

#PinalCounty4H #4HHorse #4HHorseShow #HorseFamilies #4HStrong #Ride4H

🐴 Contest Reminder! 🐴

 🐴 Blogger Reminder! 🐴

Your horse wants to know… have you signed up for Skill-A-Thon yet? 👀

Come test your horse knowledge and show off what you know! 🏇

👉 See ZSuites for details and to sign up!

Ranch Riding Clinic - Registration is now OPEN - Spaces are limited!

 Attention 4-H Horse Project Members! 

Please see the attached flyer for information about an upcoming Ranch Riding Clinic open to all Pinal County 4-H Horse Project members! Registration is now open, and space will be limited to ensure an individualized learning environment for all participants. 

  - Date: November 7, 2026
  - Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Check-in and warm-up begin at 8:15 AM)
  - Location: Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd.,  

    Apache Junction, AZ 85210

Important Information:

  - Please ensure your member is enrolled in the 4-H Horse Project in ZSuites, and a current Horse ID Card is emailed in prior to the clinic. These are necessary for participation & insurance coverage. If you are having trouble with enrollment, please reach out to the 4-H Extension Office.

  - Helmets and western shirts are required while mounted.

  - An optional lunch will be provided.
  - Practice patterns are available on the registration form.

**If there is high demand, we will look into scheduling an additional clinic in the spring to ensure every member has an opportunity to participate.

Register here OR scan QR code on flyer!

Please contact HAC at Pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com with any questions.

We hope to see you there! 🐎

LAST CALL - Order your 4-H Horse Swag!

 LAST CALL!!! ⏰

 Ready to show off your 4-H Horse pride? 👕✨ Our 4-H Horse Swag Order Form is officially OPEN! 🎉

Get your gear before it’s gone:
👕 T-Shirts
🧥 Hoodies
🤩 Zip-Ups

Whether you’re at the barn, at a show, or just out and about, represent your 4-H Horse crew in style! 🐴💚

⏰ LAST CALL TO ORDER:
📅 October 1, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM

Don’t wait until the last minute—get your order in today! 🙌

🐴💚 Order your 4-H Horse swag and let’s show our pride! 💚🐴 ORDER HERE

#4H #4HHorse #4HSwag #HorseKids #4HStrong #BarnLife #ShowYourPride

🐴💚 HORSE SPONSORSHIP! 💚🐴

 

It’s never too early to start rounding up your sponsors! 🐎✨

If you’re planning to participate in the 4-H Horse Program, don’t forget that Horse Sponsorships are due by November 15, 2026.

📅 DEADLINE: November 15, 2026

Ready to get started? Find the Horse Sponsorship Forms here:

👉 [FORM LINK HERE]

Whether you’re reaching out to a local business, family friend, or your favorite horse-loving supporter, now is the perfect time to ask! 💚🐴

📣 Don’t wait until November 14th to start making those calls! 😉 Get your sponsorships in early and check one more thing off your list!

Thank you to all of the amazing supporters who help make our 4-H Horse Program possible! 🐴❤️

#PinalCounty4H #4HHorse #4HHorseProgram #HorseSponsorship #4HStrong #Support4H #HorseFamilies

Horse Project Meetings - Riding Evaluations

Dear 4-H Horse Families,

As we get ready to begin the 4-H horse project year, we want to make sure everyone is aware of an important requirement in our Horse Project Rulebook.

Before the first horse show, each 4-H member will need to have a riding evaluation completed by their Horse Project Leader. These evaluations help determine the appropriate riding division for each member and will be completed during some of the first horse project meetings.

Please take a few minutes to review the following resources before your first riding meetings:

• Riding Evaluation Form: Beginner Evaluation Form 

                                                     Intermediate and Advance Evaluation Form

• Riding Level Guidance: click here

• Horse Project Rulebook: LINK TO RULEBOOK

Our riding divisions are:

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Junior

• Senior Advanced

The evaluation applies to the riding divisions in Western, English, and Gymkhana. Please be prepared to talk with your Horse Project Leader about where you feel your child should be placed in each discipline. Your leader will work with you and your 4-H member to determine the appropriate level based on the rider's current skills and experience.

Please review the evaluation form and riding-level guidance before your first few horse project meetings. Leaders will be completing these evaluations during those early meetings, so coming prepared will help make the process go smoothly.

The goal of the evaluation is to make sure each rider is placed in a division that is appropriate for their current ability and provides a safe and positive experience at our horse shows.

Thank you for taking the time to review this information and for helping us get the horse project year off to a great start! If there are any questions please reach out to us via email at pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com. 

Sincerely,

Pinal County Horse Advisory Committee