Sorting on the 24th. Register at 10:00 am and Sort at 10:30 am. Good Luck Everyone!!!!

WOW!! What a Great Turnout.

Entries have closed.  You all are awesome! Its going to be a great show and one of our biggest! Please be patient with our volunteers as we navigate the day. 

A few notes to help everyone tomorrow.

1. Returning members, please bring and use your numbers.

2.  New participants will receive numbers at registration.

3.  As this is an official 4H event, helmets must be worn by every participant and don't forget your long sleeve shirts.

4.  Pizza will be provided for lunch.

5.  Gymkhana will be first, starting at 9:00 am with the  SR. Advanced class.

6. We ask that any Gymkhana only families, please help us set-up the Trail pattern as the other classes begin.

Class List - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHy5iUsWGAVrUPlSp_XMw3vpMutzscG5/view?usp=sharing

Patterns- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1noJgvd7MXKKJrzu_kFo2NxHQaWwbylwt/view?usp=sharing

Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds -https://g.co/kgs/kCDv62d

It's Horse Show Time!!!

 We hope everyone is ready for the big day!!! Registration starts at 8 AM and the Gymkhana starts at 9 AM with Senior Advanced Barrels.

SEE YOU THERE!!! 

ATTENTION: State 4H Ranch Show and Gymkhana Rescheduled

Lets go Pinal County!  The State 4H Ranch Show and Gymkhana has been rescheduled for November 9th and 10th in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley.

Registration for the Ranch Horse and Gymkhana classes have been reopened for this event.  Please see the new Qualifiers Packet for details and registration information.

  Qualifier Packet

It's right in our backyard, let's show them what Pinal 4H can do!!!

November 16th Show - Western, Ranch Riding, and Gymkhana

 Our first show is fast approaching!!! Get registered today. https://pinal4hhorse.square.site/

Don't let being a beginner scare you away. No better way to learn than doing! 

Here are the patterns for the show classes. Get registered and get practicing. Points earned at each show go towards end of the year awards.

See You Soon!!!!

SAVE THE DATE - First Horse Show

 First Horse Show of the Year!

November 16th - Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds

Details Coming Soon!!

Annual HAC meeting - Zoom Meeting

 Hello 4-H Horse Families, 

Please join us next week on Thursday, September 19th @ 6:30pm via Zoom for our annual Horse Advisory Committee meeting. 

We need your help! We are a volunteer run committee who helps plan, run all the shows for Pinal County. If you would like to be on the committee come to this meeting. 

Here is what we will have on the adgenda:

Elect new officers: President, Vice President, Secreatary, Treasurer, Members at large, and youth represenstatives.   (Executive Officers must be a certifed leader) 

Discuss if there are any rule changes that need to be submitted. 

Come with dates and possible locations for 2-3 horse shows, and 1-2 sorting dates for events for our horse members, 

If you have resources for clinics, come with your ideas!

We want to make this a succussful year for our horse members but we cannot do it without the help of our amazing volunteers!

Here is a link to the Zoom:  https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84369596600

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2023-24 Horse Awards!

 Join us to celebrate our horse member accomplishments!

When: Aug 31, 2024 @ 5pm-7pm

Where: Pinal County Fairgrounds, 11 mile corner, Casa Grande, AZ 85194

Who: All horse 4-H members who attended 2 or more shows last year.

What: Pinal Horse Advisory Committee will provide pizza.  

        Desert Dust Devils: drinks

         Maricopa Trailblazers: salads/chips

        Sidewinders: paper plates, napkins, plastic ware

        Country Kickers: desserts

State Horse Show Meeting

 Hello,

If you are interested in helping volunteer for the State Horse Show please attend this Zoom 

With apologies for the short notice and a thank you for your understanding, but we would like to hold an initial meeting tomorrow, night, Wednesday, at 6pm to make a start on the October 18-20 State Horse Show in Holbrook.

 

Here is the zoom link for the meeting:

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://arizona.zoom.us/j/83712935557

 

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We look forward to working with you all!

 

Many thanks,

Record book deadline

 

Record Book deadline

 Hello 4-H’ers,

 

The deadline for submitting record books this year is July 31^st!  Please let us know how we can help you / your members complete their record book this year!  

 

Members who need access to a computer can always complete the forms at their local library or come by the Extension office and we will be glad to assist!  Membersmust complete their Record Books – Member Record and Project Record – in Zingbooks, under their profile enrollment.

 

The link will give you guidance to complete the record book: https://extension.arizona.edu/member-resources-pinal-county-4-h

Please remember that this is a requirement for ALL State Horse Show Qualifiers!!!

Final Sorting Show - Registration is OPEN

 Please join us for our FINAL COUNTY SORTING SHOW!

Friday, May 10th at Rock'N A Arena in Queen Creek. 

Check in 6:45pm 

Start time 7:15pm

Register here:https://pinal4hhorse.square.site/shop/sorting-may-10-2024-rockin-a-check-in-6-75pm-7-15pm-run/18 

Talk to your teammate prior to registration to confirm that they want to run! 

Registration Closes on Thursday, May 9th @5pm

Registration for the April 27th show closes on 4/24

 

Invitation to the 3rd Pointed Horse Show 

When:                         Saturday, April 27, 2024  

Where:                 TACC Arena, 12365 N. Ralston Road, Maricopa

                                                
Check In:            5:00pm

Show Start:            6:00pm

Registration & Show Fees: Horse Registration Online:  Wednesday, April 24  by 5pm via Square

  Online registration 

• $5.00 - per class fee  
• $20 - arena fee per exhibitor
• $25 - late fee for any registration received after Saturday, March 23rd after 5pm

Classes offered for this show:

ENGLISH RIDING CLASSES-

1. Showmanship (Combined with Western & English)- Junior/Senior Advance

2. Showmanship (Combined with Western &  English) – Intermediate

3. Showmanship – ( Combined with Western & English) Beginner 

4. English Pleasure- Junior/Senior Advance

5. English Pleasure- Intermediate

6. English Pleasure- Beginner 

7. English Equation- Junior/Senior Advance 

8. English Equation- Intermediate

9. English Equation- Beginner 

WESTERN RIDING CLASSES – 

10. Western Pleasure- Junior/Senior Advance

11. Western Pleasure – Intermediate

12. Western Pleasure – Beginner 

13. Western Equitation- Junior/Senior Advance

14. Western Equitation–Intermediate

15. Western Equitation– Beginner 

16.  Trail - Senior/Junior Advanced 

17.  Trail - Intermediate 

18.  Trail- Beginner 

GYMKHANA CLASSES – 

1. Barrels – Senior Advanced

2. Barrels – Junior Advanced

3. Barrels – Intermediate

4. Barrels – Beginner

5. Poles – Senior Advanced

6. Poles – Junior Advanced

7. Poles – Intermediate

8. Poles – Beginner

9. Goat Tying  - Senior Advanced

10. Goat Tying- Junior Advanced

11. Goat Tying- Intermediate

12. Goat Tying - Beginner 

Hope to see everyone there!

Pinal County Horse Advisory               

Patterns for April 27th show

Here are the patterns for the April 27th show. 

CLICK HERE

Patterns for the April 6th Show

You will find the patterns here for the April 6th show. 

 CLICK HERE

3rd Ranch Sorting - @ Sort it Out in Maricopa

3rd Ranch Sorting April 20, 2024

Sort it Out Ranch

49651 W Dune Shadow Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85139

$15 each rider, each team

Thank you to Marie Cook for providing this opportunity!

register at pinal4hhorse.square.site by April 15.

2nd Horse Show - Registration is now OPEN

 

Invitation to the 2nd Pointed Horse Show 

When:                         Saturday, April 6, 2024  

Where:                   Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds
                                                
Check In:               8:00am

Show Start:               9:00am

Registration & Show Fees: Horse Registration Online:  Saturday, March 23rd  by 5pm via Square

  Online registration 

• $5.00 - per class fee  
• $20 - arena fee per exhibitor
• $25 - late fee for any registration received after Saturday, March 23rd after 5pm

Classes offered for this show:

Western 

Showmanship, Pleasure, and Equitation- Beginner/Intermediate Riders

Western Bareback- Junior/Senior Advance Riders

Ranch Riding - Junior/Senior Advance Riders

Ranch Trail - Open to all level of riders

Gymkhana 

Barrels & Poles - Open to all level of riders 

Hope to see everyone there!

Pinal County Horse Advisory               

Ranch Sorting - March 1

 

Sorting- March 1, 2024 @ Rockin A - This event replaces the one that was rained out in February. DO NOT register again if you already registered for the Feb sorting.

If you missed signing up and want to be in the sorting show please register by Friday, February 23rd. 

Thank you!

REGISTER HERE

Volunteers needs at FEB 17th Show

We need your help! 

Please signup to help volunteer at the horse show this Saturday! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA5AE22ABFFC70-january#/ 

Ranch Sorting Show on Friday- Postponed due to weather

 Hello, 

We wanted to let you know that the FEB 9th Sorting Show is being postponed due to the rainy weather. 

If you registered for the show and paid those fees will apply to the March 1st show. 

The postpone show is being rescheduled to April 12th. 

Thank you!

Patterns for Feb 17th Show

Hello 4-H Horse Families, 

Here are the patterns for our February 17, 2024 horse show. 

 PATTERNS HERE

Date of Show: February 17, 2024 

Check in: 8am, Show starts at 9am

Location: 40435 N. Kennedy Drive, San Tan Valley 85140

Sorting Registration is open for Feb 9th Show

 Register here for the FEB 9th Show : https://pinal4hhorse.square.site/shop/sorting-february-9-2024-rockin-a/18    

Registration will close on Monday, February 5th at 5pm.

Pinal County - Sorting Show Feb 9th- Registration is OPEN

 Pinal County Horse will have two of our own shows for sorting at Rockin A Arena in Queen Creek. 

Mark your calendars for February 9th and March 1st! 

Check in will be at 5:30pm and show will begin at 6pm. 

Register here for the FEB 9th Show : https://pinal4hhorse.square.site/shop/sorting-february-9-2024-rockin-a/18    

Registration will close on Monday, February 5th at 5pm. 

14 days left to register!

Register Here

 https://pinal4hhorse.square.site/

Registration will close on Feb 8th for our 1st horse show!

 We hope to see everyone there! 

Sponsor due in 8 days!

 

This is just a reminder that sponsorship's are due by February 1st. We have a link on our blog where they can be paid directly or you can email us to make arrangements for a check to be paid. 

Here is a link to the link for you: https://pinal4hhorse.square.site/product/sponsorship/1

Please send all artwork to pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com. Thank you! 

Registration is open for the Feb 17th Horse Show

 

Registration is NOW Open

https://pinal4hhorse.square.site/

Deadline to register: February 8, 2024 

Our first show will be February 17, 2024 and we will offer the following classes. 

English: Showmanship, Pleasure and Equitation

Western: Showmanship, Pleasure, Equitation, and Trail

Gymkhana: Barrels and Poles 

Date of Show: February 17, 2024 

Check in: 8am, Show starts at 9am

Location: 40435 N. Kennedy Drive, San Tan Valley 85140

Horse Show Dates - Updates!

Our horse show dates have been set! 

Please mark your calendars for : February 17, April 6, and April 27. More details to follow soon on what classes will be at each show. 

You should of received a survey today and we ask that all horse members fill it out so that we can better determine what your youth is interested in at shows. 

Reminder: Horse Sponsorship is due FEB 1st, All artwork must be emailed to pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com. 

Thank you, 

Pinal County HAC

Southern Arizona Equine Health Symposium

REGISTRATION OPEN

8th Annual Southern Arizona Equine Health Symposium

January 20, 2024

UArizona Campus Ag Center
4101 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
7:30am - 4:00pm
 

REGISTER NOW ONLINE(LINK IS EXTERNAL)

 

• 2024 Symposium Schedule
  • Get all the details on presentation topics and speakers to plan your day
• 2024 Symposium Flyer

Registration Types

Early Bird Registration

• Early bird registration available until January 14, 2024 at 11:59pm
• Early Bird Registration $45
• Early Bird UA/PMI/PCC Student or 4H/FFA Members $40

Regular Registration

• After Jan. 14, 2024
• Regular Registration $60
• UA/PMI/PCC Student or 4H/FFA  $55

Late Registration

• Online registration after 1/15/24 lunch is not guaranteed.
• Same price as regular registration

Walk-in Registration

• Online registrations will close 1/19/24 at 8:00am.
• Registration at the door is available, lunch not guaranteed
• Same price as regular registration

Symposium Merchandise (pictures below)

New for 2024

• Symposium Long Sleeve T-shirt – Chocolate Brown pre-purchase online $27 or $30 day of event
• Symposium Short Sleeve T-shirt – Dark Heather Grey pre-purchase online $22 or $25 day of event

Symposium Ball Caps

• Charcoal Grey pre-purchase online $22 or $25 day of event
• Navy Blue pre-purchase online $17 or $20 day of event

Shirt and Hat Bundle Discount

• Purchase either shirt and a Grey ball cap and receive $5 off. Must purchase using bundle pricing on registration website or purchase together onsite.

Registration Scholarship

• A limited number of scholarships are available to cover registration costs for current High School students participating in 4H, FFA, or other Ag programs.
• 2024 Scholarship Application Form
• Due Jan 2, 2024

Refunds

Notification of cancellation must be submitted in writing via email to dlreed@arizona.edu. Cancellations received by Tuesday, January 16, 2024 will be refunded, less a $5 cancellation fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Name substitutions can be made at any time.

Questions

For registration questions contact Debbie Reed 520-626-7107, dlreed@email.arizona.edu or Charlene Bosworth, charlene@reataequine.com

Invite to Pima County Testing Day

 Pima County Horse Project Testing Day:

January 21, 2024 at Cortaro Equestrian Center

** Please post to your Facebook or do a share from our Facebook ...

Horsemanship Testing Day - Judging - Horse Handling - Mastership

JUDGING:   Horses, riders, and helpers are needed! - If you can help, please contact Becky Callahan ASAP

JANUARY 21

Cortaro Equestrian Center (I-10 & Cortaro)

**You may take a total of 2 tests on January 21.  You may only attempt 1 level of JUDGING.  

See details - including study guides - on the CE tab of the website 

You must pre-register to test in any of the 3 events!

*Judging Sign in starts at 8:50 am

       You have to pre-register with the Google Form or contact Becky Callahan (520) 240-8895) your information.

 If you are not pre- registered, you can not test.                                     We need your Name, Age, Club you're in, and what level you're testing for. 

*Judging clinic starts at 9 am

     (we teach you how to judge a horse correctly. Resources are also available on the website under the CE tab for JUDGING.

       It's a great practice and learning experience)

*Judging test starts at 10 am

4-H Members can help only after passing all 3 levels of Judging:  Adult volunteers are always welcome!

**Volunteers to take reasons, help sign in members, and help with scores are needed. **

4-H Members who have passed all 3 levels of Judging and want to help, please contact Becky! This counts as community service in your record books 

REQUIRED:   dress appropriately in English or Western attire. 

 For Western: jeans, boots, long sleeve shirts(tucked in), belt and western hat(or helmet) 

 For English:  English boots, jodhpurs, English shirt(tucked in), belt, jacket, and helmet. 

Judging is Open to all 4-H and FFA members

*Herb Brown will be there for Mastership testing all day. 

**You may take a total of 2 tests on January 21, 2024**

You may only attempt 1 level of MASTERSHIP and 1 other test: You may attempt 2 levels of Mastership and no other tests.  

Herb Brown- Mastership coordinator 

elgolfo1996@aol.com

*Candy Farrington will be there for Horse Handling.

Sign-in will start at approximately 12 pm    RSVP forms and Study Guides are available on the website!

Testing will start AFTER Judging concludes AND as soon as volunteers are ready.

REQUIRED:   dress appropriately in English or Western attire. 

 For Western: jeans, boots, long sleeve shirts(tucked in), belt and western hat(or helmet) 

 For English:  English boots, jodhpurs, English shirt(tucked in), belt, jacket, and helmet. 

**BRING YOUR PROJECT HORSE FOR HANDLING** Horses are NOT supplied at the event!

You MUST have someone from your club volunteer as a tester.

        Volunteers from each club testing MUST help to test other clubs so everyone can test promptly. 

        Contact your leader, or Candy, to help you arrange a tester!

Candy Farrington- Horse Handling coordinator 

(520) 599-8272

Cfarrington49@yahoo.com

**You may take a total of 2 tests on January 21, 2024**

You may only attempt 1 level of HANDLING and 1 other test.

You may attempt 2 levels of HANDLING and no other tests ONLY if enough volunteers are available to make sure everyone gets their 1st test attempt promptly.  

If you have any questions,  please feel free to call, text, or email coordinators anytime. 

Thanks!

Becky Callahan- Judging coordinator 

(520) 240-8895

bcallahan917@gmail.com 

Candy Farrington- Horse Handling coordinator 

(520) 599-8272

Cfarrington49@yahoo.com

Herb Brown- Mastership coordinator 

elgolfo1996@aol.com

*You must pre-register for Mastership and Horse Handling or you will NOT be testing**

Absolutely NO SAME DAY or AT WILL TESTING will be done!