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



Monday, June 17, 2019

13 days left !!

You have till June 30th to get your committee member application turned into the the 4-H Office if you wish to be on the Horse Advisory Committee in August!!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yi6jvh3424et1ux/Committee%20Member%20Application%202019.pdf?dl=0

Above is the link to the application!