Friday, December 27, 2019

Today is the deadline to register for January show

Please submit your horse show registration form to pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com by 5pm today.

Any entry received after 5pm on 12/27 will have a $15 late fee.


Friday, December 20, 2019

Upcoming Horse show - registration and show numbers



Dear 4-H Leaders, and horse familes,


Please be sure to have your horse show registration submitted by December 27th by 5pm. Any entries received after 5pm on December 27th will have the $15 late fee apply.

Email horse show registrations to pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com  You will receive a reply notification that it was received.

Show numbers were issued the first horse show so please fill those in on the registration form, If you have misplaced your show number please notify us when you email in your registration so a new one can be issued prior to the program being made.

Thank you all so much! We can't wait to see everyone at the next show.


Sunday, December 1, 2019

2nd Pointed Horse Show Invite

Invitation to the 2nd Pointed Horse Show



2019-2020 Pinal County 4-H Horse Show and skillathon #2

When:                         Saturday, January 11, 2020
Where:                       Apache Junction Rodeo Event Center,  1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 
                                                
Registration:              8am- 8:30am  
Show Start:                9am 

Pre-Registration Due: Horse Registration Form:  Friday, December 27, 2019 by 5pm via email (pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com

Horse Registration form can be found on the https://pinalhorse.blogspot.com/p/forms.html under the forms tab. 

Horse Show Fees
  • $5.00 - per class fee  
  • $15 - late fee for any registration received after Friday, December 27th at 5pm
  • $20 - arena fee per exhibitor
  • $5.00 - skillathon fee


Sponsorship Packets —   Pinal County horse members are required to obtain $150 in sponsorship to be eligible for year end awards/buckles.   
  • Submit forms to:  Sponsorship forms are to be sent to @ email (pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com)
  • Submit ad artwork to: pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com by December 27th to be included in all three horse show programs. 

                       
To continue our success, we want to remind all families that 4-H is run by all families and your help is required at every show according to the rule book.  Sign ups will available at the morning meeting day of show.


Hope to see everyone there!
Horse Advisory Committee

Monday, November 25, 2019

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER New date for goat tying clinic - due to weather from last weekend



Hosted by Bella Vista 4-H Horse




This is for every goat tier, beginner or experienced.  Our coach, Katy, was a member of the Chandler Vaqueros Saddle Club where she earned the title of goat tying Champion and a member of the Arizona Junior Rodeo Association where she was the Goat Tying Reserve Champion, she knows her way around a goat and a string!   You will leave with plenty of skills to make a successful goat run.
Bring your water bottle, horse, goat string, and helmet.  You will be starting on the ground.  Parents bring your lawn chair and $25 cash for Katy.  Please be mindful that Katy has reduced her fees for us.   Leslie will be collecting the fees prior to starting, to ensure that Katy is compensated for her time.
This sign up is for Saturday, December 28th.   Expect to be there from 9:00am to 11:00 or 12:00.  If you’d like, pack a lunch and picnic with us in the barn afterwards.
If you find the morning sign up is full, please sign up as an alternate.  If there are enough alternates (we need 5) signed up, an afternoon clinic will be scheduled for the same day and alternates will be given priority.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!



Monday, November 11, 2019

Goat tying clinic - Hosted by Bella Vista 4-H Horse

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d44acaa23a7fa7-goat

Bella Vista 4-H Horse is hosting a goat tying clinic

When: November 23rd
Time: 9am

Cost: $25 cash only

Please sign up on the link above if you are interested in attending.

Sunday, November 10, 2019

Show results have been posted

The scores and points have been posted from the show yesterday. You will find it under the event tab, and the date of the show. You will see results for English, Western and Gymkhana.

Be on the look out for the next invite to our second show, which will be January 11, 2020!

Thursday, November 7, 2019

The wait is over.....get your horse show program here!

You can view the program which includes schedule of classes, class list and our sponsors.


 We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, November 9th at the Pinal Cowboy Church Arena in Casa Grande. 

Show will begin at 9am with English, Western, and then Gymkhana


Big thank you to our sponsors!!








Monday, November 4, 2019

Show Fees

We would like to remind everyone of the fees that will be due at horse shows.

The fees are as follows:

$5.00 per class fee (ie: barrels, poles, goat tying =$15)
$5.00 skillathon
$20.00 arena fee
$15.00 late fee for on-site registration (didn't fill out pre-registration form by due date)

Addition fees:
$150.00 sponsorship - in order to be eligible for year end awards each participant must provide a sponsorship. Must be paid by final show in April. Sponsorship packet can be found under forms section on the blog.

Make checks/money orders payable to: Pinal County 4-H Horse Advisory
Cash will be accepted but must be exact amount due.

Sunday, November 3, 2019

Lunch Option at Nov Horse Show

The Cowboy Church will be running a concession stand during our Nov 9 Horse Show.
"Donation Requested" menu prices are as follows:
$3 Hot Dog Meal
$4 Hamburger/Hot Dog Meal
*includes chips and soda/gatorade/tea

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

For those showing on November 9th, here are the official rules for clothing from the Horse Rulebook:

For Showing English

Required:

Helmet
English shirt or blouse
Breeches with Knee-high English Riding Boots
or
Paddock Boots with breeches and half chaps or Jodhpur pants.
Coats are required for Intermediate/Advanced and optional for Beginner (may be waived by show committee if it's too hot)

Optional:
Tie
Gloves

For Showing Western
Required:

Helmet
Western Boots with heel.
Long sleeve shirt with collar (shirt tails should be tucked in and sleeve should be rolled down and buttoned)
Pants must not have rips.
Belts are required if pants have belt loops.

Optional:
Western Hat (for showmanship only)
Gloves
Chaps
Chinks

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Sponsorship artwork

This is a reminder if you have collected sponsorship funds to turn in at the first show we need the artwork by Friday 10/18  at 5pm. That way we can begin on making the program for the show.

Please email summary form and artwork to pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com

Thanks!

Monday, October 14, 2019

Only 5 days left to register!!

Horse project leaders and families,

You have until Friday the 18th by 5pm to register for the first horse show. A $15 late fee will apply if you register after Friday!!

Get those horse ID cards, horse show registration form, code of conduct forms in to the pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com email by Friday!

Sponsorship summary forms and artwork (if you’ve obtained a sponsorship already) need to be submitted by this date too. That way they can be in all four programs. Funds will be collected at the first show.


Have a great day!

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Cattle Play Day

Not a 4-H event, but 4-H State Ranch Sorting qualifiers will be there practicing and willing to teach anyone who is interested.

Cattle Play
October 6th
7a-10a
$20 for P&M members
$30 for non-member
$10 for extra horses

Reminder- Horse Vaccine Clinic 10/12

UPDATE  10/9- RSVP has now been closed


This is a friendly reminder about the Horse Vaccination Clinic at the AJ Rodeo Grounds on October 12th. If you have not already RSVP'd do so by October 1st by Clicking Here.
We will also be accepting Horse ID Cards as well as Show Registration and Sponshorship Packets.

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Pinal County Rule Book

Horse Leaders and 4-H horse families,

Take a moment and be sure to review the rule book at a upcoming project meeting or at home prior to our first show.

Please let us know if we can help answer any questions you may have.


Here is a link to the updated rule book, which can also be found on the blog under the forms tab
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Invitation to 1st Pinal County 4-H Horse Show

Invitation to the 1st Horse Show

** Please be sure you have enrolled on https://az.4honline.com/Login.aspx?403D4071382F6B4941594A6A39383D prior to registering for the first horse show.**

2019-2020 Pinal County 4-H Horse Show and skillathon #1

When:                         Saturday, November 9, 2019 
Where:                       Pinal County Cowboy Church Arena 18171 W. Hopi Drive, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Registration:              8am- 8:30am  
Show Start:                9am 

  
REMINDER:  Mandatory helmet policy for all 4-H members anytime while on the back of a horse on the property. Per Pinal County, this policy is effective immediately. These must be approved horse helmets, bicycle helmets are not allowed.  


Pre-Registration Due: Horse Registration Form and Horse ID Card due: Friday, October 18, 2019 by 5pm via email (pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com

Horse Registration form and Horse ID Card:  can be found on the https://pinalhorse.blogspot.com/p/forms.html under the forms tab. 

Horse Show Fees
  • $5.00 - per class fee  
  • $15 - late fee for onsite registration 
  • $20 - arena fee per exhibitor
  • $5.00 - skillathon fee


Sponsorship Packets —   Pinal County horse members are required to obtain $150 in sponsorship to be eligible for year end awards/buckles.   

Sponsorship Due:  Sponsor Ad's must be submitted by October 18th to be included in all four horse show programs. Submit artwork to pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com. 
                       



To continue our success, we want to remind all families that 4-H is run by all families and your help is required at every show. Sign ups will available at the morning meeting day of show.



Hope to see everyone there!
Horse Advisory Committee

Friday, August 16, 2019

Have you signed up for the vaccine clinic yet?




Hosted by Country Kickers 4-H Club

We know the importance of having our horses have their vaccines so Country Kickers 4-H Club is opening this clinic up to all those who are currently enrolled in the horse project in Pinal County 4-H.

Vaccines will be performed by Dr. McKinney with Urban Livestock & Equine Services.
She will also be covering basic wellness with our 4-H members and their horse.


When: October 12, 2019 @ 10:30am
Where: Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds

Cost:

Farm Call $70 Will be covered by Country Kickers 4-H Club
Health exam $65 (waived for 4-H members)
Coggins test $37
Influenza/Rhino $34
EWT $21
Rabies $42
West Nile $45
EWT/Flu/Rhino/Rabies/WNV $125

RSVP is required by October 1st- so enough vaccines are available Click here to RSVP

If you have questions feel free to reach out to Michelle at 480-612-5347 - Country Kickers Community Club leader.


Monday, August 12, 2019

Annual HAC meeting- Rule Proposals

This is a reminder that we will have our annual HAC meeting on Saturday, August 24th @ 4pm at the Pinal County 4-H office

We would like to thank everyone who submitted rule proposal changes. Please review the attached rule proposal changes prior to the annual meeting. They will be voted upon by the new elected HAC officers at the annual meeting. 





We will have open the following positions to be elected and voted upon:
President
Vice President
Secretary 
Treasurer
Member at Large
Back up Member at Large (vote is considered only when member at large is not present)
&
Minimun (2) Youth Representative 

What do these positions mean? What are the responsbilites?   Click Here to find out more!

Hope to see you all next Saturday. 

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Amy at 480-440-2251.

Pinal County Horse Advisory Committee (HAC)







Tuesday, August 6, 2019

AZ State Horse rule book is here!!


Be sure to print it out and read through it throughly as there has been lots of updates to it!

We will follow this rule book in addtion to our county rule book.

Monday, August 5, 2019

4-H Horse vaccine and wellness clinic


UPDATE- RSVP is now closed!

Hosted by Country Kickers 4-H Club

We know the importance of having our horses have their vaccines so Country Kickers 4-H Club is opening this clinic up to all those who are currently enrolled in the horse project in Pinal County 4-H.

Vaccines will be performed by Dr. McKinney with Urban Livestock & Equine Services.
She will also be covering basic wellness with our 4-H members and their horse.


When: October 12, 2019 @ 10:30am
Where: Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds

Cost:

Farm Call $70 Will be covered by Country Kickers 4-H Club
Health exam $65 (waived for 4-H members)
Coggins test $37
Influenza/Rhino $34
EWT $21
Rabies $42
West Nile $45
EWT/Flu/Rhino/Rabies/WNV $125

RSVP is required by October 1st- so enough vaccines are available Click here to RSVP

If you have questions feel free to reach out to Michelle at 480-612-5347 - Country Kickers Community Club leader.


Monday, July 29, 2019

Reminder- submit rule change date approaching

Greetings 4-H families, 

The Horse Advisory Committee, who is responsible for organizing county horse shows will be meeting August 24, 2019 at 4pm in the Cooperative Extension Office, 820 E. Cottonwood Ln, Bldg. C.  At this meeting, new committee members will be chosen, horse show dates will be set, and rules for the 2019-20 year will be voted on.  If you or your youth member are interested in the horse project, including the horse-less horse project, I highly encourage you to attend this meeting.  If you would like to be on the committee please fill out and return the form below ASAP!  

With the changes made in the State Horse Show Rule Book this year, it is important that Pinal County Horse Rules not be in conflict with the state rules.  If you would like to propose rulechanges for PINAL COUNTY, please submit them in writing, to the HAC President at the email listed below.  Proposed changes will be discussed and voted on at the August meeting.

·         Link to State Rule Book:  https://extension.arizona.edu/az-4-h-horse-show-rulebook
                                (working Google Doc of Rulebook Edits will have the finalized copy)
·         Pinal County Rulebook is attached to this email
·         Email proposals to Amy Dillard at amyandjake@msn.com

·         Proposed changes are due by July 31, 2019 at 5:00 pm
                
If you have any questions please let me know, 

Misti Todd
4-H Program Coordinator
Pinal County Cooperative Extension
Casa Grande, AZ  85122

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Save the date !

 
Greetings all,

Please mark the following dates on your calendars for these trainings/meetings/special events.
·         Horse Advisory Committee Meeting        8/24       4:00 pm                Casa Grande Office
·         4-H 2019-20 Enrollment Opens                  8/3
·         Mandatory Club Leader Training  (New leaders AM & PM/Returning Leaders PM) 9/14   9:00-4:00       Casa Grande Office
·         Mandatory Project Leader Training           9/21       9:00-12:00          Casa Grande Office
·         Youth Officer Training                                    11/23     9:00-12:00           Casa Grande Office
·         Record Book Trainings                                    Dates TBD            Location-at your 1st or 2nd Club Meetings (I will come to you) J

Please forward this information to your project leaders or new volunteers interested in being included.  It is our goal to provide you with resources to support the growth of your clubs.  It is through these types of interactions that we can share ideas and provide the best opportunities for our deserving youth.

Looking forward to another great year in 4-H,

Misti Todd
4-H Program Coordinator
Pinal County Cooperative Extension
820 E. Cottonwood Lane Bld. C
Casa Grande, AZ  85122
520-836-5221 ext. 213
520-705-1892 cell
520-836-1750 fax

Friday, June 28, 2019

2019 Pinal County Horse Awards

Please join us July 20th at 3pm
Bring your swim suit and your towel, the Williamson's Pool-O-Fun is open.
We will be having a build your own, hot dog bar.  Sign up to bring your favorite condiments.
We look forward to celebrating your hard work!

Monday, June 24, 2019

Congratulations to Pinal County's 4-H Horse State Qualifiers


Congratulations!!!!  
It is with great pleasure, we can inform you, that you have qualified to compete at the 2019 Arizona State Horse Show Championships.  We take pride in knowing that you are representing the Pinal County Horse Project.  Your accomplishments and commitment to the Horse Project are admirable.  We look forward to seeing you at the show.  Registration will open in August.

Hailey Weese - Gymkhana
Abby Henderson- Gymkhana
Faith Williamson - Gymkhana, Western Pleasure, Ranch Sorting
Bailey Wolfrey - Ranch Sorting
Blake Williamson - Ranch Sorting
Garrett Wolfrey - Ranch Sorting

Don't forget that your record books are part of your qualifications for the State Horse Show.  They are due, Friday, July 19th, by 5:00pm at the county office.  If you are mailing your book, please address it to:


4-H Program Coordinator
Pinal County Cooperative Extension
820 E. Cottonwood Lane Bld. C
Casa Grande, AZ  85122

We applaud your extraordinary example to everyone in the Pinal County Horse Project.

Your Pinal County Horse Advisory Committee

Thursday, June 20, 2019

State Horse Contest info and registration form


Todd, Misti L - (mltodd) via emailarizona.onmicrosoft.com 

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Greetings all,
Attached is the registration information for the State Horse Contest.  Pinal and Gila county are hosts this year and it will be held in Maricopa at the Ag Center.  Seniors competing in the competition must be registered in a horse project, but Juniors in any project may compete.  Come test your horse knowledge, or do a presentation and LEARN what it’s all about at the STATE HORSE CONTEST!

**Adult volunteer judges are needed for speech and demonstration contests, as well as graders and Horse Bowl judges. (We will train you!!)**

I can answer any questions you might have, hope to see you Aug. 3 and 4th!!

Misti Todd
4-H Program Coordinator
Pinal County Cooperative Extension
820 E. Cottonwood Lane Bld. C
Casa Grande, AZ  85122
520-836-5221 ext. 213
520-705-1892 cell
520-836-1750 fax