11/21/22
Meeting Day!
We started the meeting shortly after 6 p.m. with roll call. We went over the secretary and treasurer reports. A quick review of the show clinic with Richard Flowers reminded us that everyone progresses at their own speed and that showmanship and ground work are important parts of the process. Dawn was wondering if there was any interest in a similar clinic for the adults. Per 4H guidelines it would be available to leaders. Something to think about...
Next on the agenda is the first horse show on 1/7/23 at the Pinal County Fairgrounds. The judge for that show will be Jenica Smekal. A question was asked regarding the need for a gymkhana judge. It was decided that we would have one person from each club at the rail to watch for forward motion. We talked about class list so Western plus Gymkhana and Goat Tying. Paden went over his ideas for Skill-a-thon. The show will start at 9 a.m. with check in at 8 and a meeting at 8:30. Patterns will be posted soon! Since we weren't able to have a parent volunteer meeting at the clinic laminated sheets for barrel and pole set up will be available at the first show. We will continue to offer a lead line class for the beginners. A motion was set that all kids should have a parent that volunteers at the shows in order to provide an enjoyable and smooth show. Some of the available jobs are gate person, arena steward, announcer and score keeper along with pattern set up. Look for the sign up sheets at the shows! Don't forget the $50.00 sponsorship fee is due before the first show. Make checks out to Pinal County 4H Horse Committee. Amy D. will work on getting a google form for the horse ID cards to be uploaded. Watch for that on the blog.
Did you know Pinal County 4H horse has 20 members? We are excited to have everyone!
Due to a scheduling conflict for the May show. It has been moved to 4/29/23.
Amy Dillard was wondering if anyone would be attending the Maricopa County sorting event in December. This competition will not go toward year end buckles but a competitor needs to attend at least one to show at state.
Dawn is hoping to have a fun and educational end of year celebration! More info to come.
We completed our meeting at 7:15