Friday, October 31, 2025

No Tricks, Just Treats!

 🎃 “No Tricks, Just Treats!”

👻 Don’t get spooked by the deadline! Make sure to sign up for the November Horse Show before Thursday, November 7th at 5 PM.

No late entries will rise from the grave! 🐴💀

Just a reminder that the show will be on Nov 15 @ Weaver Ranch in AJ, no concessions on site so please bring drinks and snacks for your family. 

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Year End Award & Sponsorship Information *Please Read*

Dear Horse Project Members and Families,

This is a friendly reminder that each exhibitor participating in the Pinal County 4-H Horse Program is required to secure a $150 horse sponsorship to be eligible for year-end awards and qualify for the 2026 AZ State Horse Show for Junior/Senior Advanced riders. Sponsorships help cover program expenses such as awards, facility fees, and equipment, keeping our program strong and successful for all members.

This sponsorship is required for all disciplines. Team Sorting, Western Riding and English.

If your sponsorship has not yet been submitted, please do so as soon as possible. Sponsorships can be fulfilled by obtaining a business or individual sponsor, or through personal/family contribution.

📅 Important Deadlines – Don’t Miss These!

* November 15, 2025:  
  🔹 Sponsorships due in full by first show on November 15 ($150)  
  
    – OR –  
  
  🔹 First installment of $75 due by show (if choosing the installment plan) (ads will not be in               November 15 program with this option)  
  
   (Second installment of $75 due February 1, 2026)  

 Please email The Horse Advisory Committee for link to pay or pay by check.

* November 1, 2025:  
  🔹 Business sponsorships with advertising in the horse show program or on social media must have payment and artwork submitted by November 1, 2025 to be included in the first show program.  
  📧 Send artwork to pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our 4-H Horse Program! Your efforts ensure our members have fun, rewarding, and educational show experiences throughout the year.

*If you do not plan to participate in year-end awards, you do not need to fulfill your sponsorship.

*Participation in 2 shows are required to qualify for year end awards.

If you have any questions, please email us at PinalCounty4HHorse@gmail.com.

Best regards,  
Pinal County 4-H Horse Committee


Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Reminder: Horse Sponsorship for Pinal County 4-H Horse Program

 Dear Horse Project Members and Families,

This is a friendly reminder that each exhibitor participating in the Pinal County 4-H Horse Program is required to secure a $150 horse sponsorship to be eligible for year end awards and qualify for 2026 AZ State Horse Show for Junior/Senior Advance riders. Sponsorships help cover program expenses such as awards, facility fees, and equipment, keeping our program strong and successful for all members.

If your sponsorship has not yet been submitted, please do so as soon as possible. Sponsorships can be fulfilled by obtaining a business or individual sponsor, or through personal/family contribution.

📅 Important Deadlines – Don’t Miss These!

  • November 15, 2025:
    🔹 Sponsorships due in full at first show ($150)
    – OR –
    🔹 First installment of $75 due at show (if choosing the installment plan) (ads will not be in November 15 program with this option)
    (Second installment of $75 due February 1, 2026)  Email us for the address.

  • November 1, 2025:
    🔹 Business sponsorships with advertising in the horse show program or on social media must have payment and artwork submitted by Novmeber 1, 2025 to be included in the first show program.
    📧 Send artwork to pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our 4-H Horse Program! Your efforts ensure our members have fun, rewarding, and educational show experiences throughout the year.

If you have any questions, please email us at PinalCounty4HHorse@gmail.com.

Best regards,
Pinal County 4-H Horse Committee

Thursday, October 23, 2025

🐴 Hoodie Season Is Here, 4-H Horse Crew! 🧥💚

 It’s officially cozy season — and that means it’s time to snag your Pinal County 4-H Horse Program hoodie! Whether you’re staying warm at early morning shows, volunteering in the arena, or just showing off your 4-H pride around town, these hoodies are a must-have for every member.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Super soft and comfy for those chilly show mornings

  • Perfect way to show your county spirit

  • Available in youth and adult sizes

  • Makes an awesome holiday gift for your favorite horse kid, family member (or leader 😉)

🗓️ Order Deadline: November 7 at 5 PM — no late orders will be accepted!

Don’t miss out — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
👉 Order HERE

Let’s see which club rocks the most hoodies at our February 21 show — challenge accepted? 😎🐎

#PinalCounty4H #4HHorseProgram #4HStrong #HoodieSeason

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Parking for Sorting Show Tomorrow

It’s been requested by the owners of the Rockin-A ranch that those participants hauling in trailers exercise care, consideration, and courtesy to the other haulers tomorrow night.

 

For some, it’s not their first time at this facility, for others, it’s their first.

 

TRAILER PARKING IS VERY TIGHT here, especially for those with longer rigs.

 

In order for everyone that needs to get to Buckeye immediately afterwards, it is important that we do not block the means of egress for anyone.

 

Please refer to the attached image.

 

There is only one exit & entry for this site, at the north end of the property along Grapefruit Dr.

 

Please enter and take the first right past the barn, then proceed counterclockwise around the stored trailers in the center of the yard.

 

Go as far clockwise as you can before settling on a position for the evening.

 

Following drivers, please give the driver ahead room to maneuver if necessary.

 

Do not park north of or block access to the alley between the barns on the east side of the drive south of the hot walker.

 

Do not park trailers in the clouded areas as those are for administrators, volunteers, and boarding tenants. 

 

Do not obstruct access to the residence at the far north end of the property.

 

All spectators are asked to park along Grapefruit Drive and walk in, as seating is limited as well.

 

Parallel park on the edges of the drive where possible, or along the perimeter fence along the west side.

 

Shorter rigs can back up against the south fence where available.

 

There will be assistants on site to help with parking. 

 

Please be patient and always afford the driver(s) behind you the ability to exit the site if they need to.

 

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and let’s have a great sorting show for these kids who’ve worked very hard and waited all summer for this opportunity.

 

 



Monday, October 6, 2025

AZ Nationals- horse member opportunity!

Put your #Horse knowledge to the test during our Horse Skill-a-thon held at the Livestock Show. Use the link below for details:


https://www.aznational.org/livestock-show/contests/horse-skill-a-thon/


#AzNational #HorseContest


Hope to see more of our county members there. Get with your horse leader and create a team to attend! 




🐴 Attention Horse Families!


We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Sponsorship Packet is now updated and ready for you! It’s time to start connecting with sponsors and gathering support for our amazing Pinal County 4-H Horse Program.

This year’s sponsorship fee is $150, and the Pinal County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee is proud to continue supporting this important program.

Encourage your horse member to get out there and ask local businesses, friends, and family to sponsor our program! Every bit of support makes a difference — and ads start as low as $20, making it easy for anyone to contribute!


📅 Important Deadlines – Don’t Miss These!


This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase community pride, highlight local businesses, and help keep our horse program strong and thriving! 💚🐎

📦 Download the updated Sponsorship Packet [here] and let’s kick off an incredible 2025 show season together!

Friday, October 3, 2025

State Horse Show Registration is OPEN


Please let your state horse show qualifiers know that they can register, via ZSuites, for the show (October 23-26). The show will be run under the updated State Horse Show Rule book 2025-2028 (see attached)

 

English: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/41965

Roping: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/42126

Gymkhana: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/41962

Ranch & Western: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/41964

Sorting: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/41963

 

The show schedule is:

Thursday, October 23rd:  Ranch Sorting

Rockin A Arena, Queen Creek

 

Friday, October 24th:  Western all day

Saturday, October 25th:  Gymkhana / Ranch-Reining

Sunday, October 26th:  Roping / English

Horse Lover’s Park, Phoenix

 

Free dry camping, i.e., no RV hookups, is available at Horse Lover’s Park

    • Stalls are $15 per day
    • Shavings are $13.50 per bag and must be bought from Horse Lover’s Park
    • Organic Waste One-Time Removal fee of $7.50
    • Contact Caroline & Esther to reserve either a day stall or an overnight stall

 

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

1st Horse Show - Registration and Volunteer Sign up

 🎉🐴 You’re Invited! 🐴🎉

We’re kicking off the Pinal County 4-H Horse Show season with our very first show of the year on:

📅 Saturday, November 15th
📍 Weaver Ranch - 1527 N. Wickiup Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119

Whether you’re showing, cheering, or helping out behind the scenes – this event is all about community, horses, and 4-H fun!

Exhibitors: Get your entries in before the deadline! Patterns are on the entry form so be sure to download!
🔗 Register for the Horse Show Here

🙌 Volunteers: We can’t do it without you! Lend a hand in the arena!
🔗 Sign Up to Volunteer Here

Important Deadline: All registration and volunteer sign-ups are due by Friday, November 7th at 5 PM.

Come ready for a day of teamwork, learning, and great memories with our 4-H horse community. We can’t wait to see you and your horses at the show! 🐎💚

Pinal County 4- Horse Advisory Committee