February and March Ranch Sorting Flyers are posted

If you visit the EVENTS tab you will see the dates for the February and March ranch sorting clinic and shows. I have included a link to the flyer under each dated show.

If you have never tried ranch sorting be sure to check out the clinic prior to the show. It's a great opportunity to learn. The folks that put it on are very helpful and teach our youth some great tools to begin ranch sorting.

I have also posted the December results from the ranch sorting show.


We are always here to answer and questions you may have!

February Ranch Sorting Flyer

March Ranch Sorting Flyer

Arizona Nationals

Hey 4-H Members,

Are you looking to exhibit your livestock project or horse project skills over winter break?! Consider attending the Arizona National Livestock Show and Arizona National Horse Show in Phoenix, Arizona to take advantage of some awesome opportunities that are being put together for you!

Arizona National Livestock Show (ANLS) Dates:

Tuesday, Dec. 26^th- Monday, Dec. 31, 2018

Location: Arizona National Livestock Show

                 1826 West McDowell Road

                 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Arizona National Horse Show (ANHS) Dates:

            Wednesday, Jan. 2^nd- Sunday, Jan.6^th, 2019

Location: Arizona National Horse Show at WestWorld of Scottsdale

                16601 N Pima Rd

   Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Things for you to do at the ANLS:

Exhibit your Large Livestock Project including beef cattle, swine, sheep, and goats:

For more info on deadlines, please visit: https://www.anls.org/

Enter into the 4-H Livestock Skill-A-Thon Contest with either teammates from your county or as an individual. The Skill-A-Thon will test your knowledge and ability in all of the large livestock areas. The top Arizona Team earns the chance to represent Arizona at the National 4-H Skill-A-Thon Contest in Louisville, KY in Fall 2019! The deadline to enter is December 8^th, 2018.

The event takes place on Friday, Dec. 28^th, 2018 at the Coliseum in Phoenix, AZ. 

More information can be found here: http://bit.ly/anls4hskill

Enter into the 4-H Creed Speaking Contest to experience public speaking in front of a crowd. The 4-H creed is a few lines that every 4-H member should learn as it leads us as we make day to day decisions. The top speaker gets the opportunity to recite the 4-H Creed at the ANLS Sale of Champions! The deadline to enter the 4-H Creed Speaking Contest is December 10^th, 2018.

The event takes place on Sunday, Dec. 30^th, 2018 at the Youth Building in Phoenix, AZ.

More information (including a copy of the 4-H Creed) can be found here: http://bit.ly/anls4hcreed

Get a team together for the 4-H Livestock Judging Contest to test your ability to place classes and give stellar reasons! Get the chance to look at some of the best livestock available and try out judging livestock next to the pros! This event is run in conjunction with the Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest. Last year’s National Winning Livestock Judging Team started there season off at ANLS. Don’t miss your chance to be in this contest! The deadline to enter the 4-H Livestock Judging Contest is December 10^th, 2018.

The top Arizona Team earns the chance to represent Arizona at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest in 2019!

The event takes place on Monday, Dec. 31^st, 2018 at the Lagoon Park in Phoenix, AZ.

More information can be found here: http://bit.ly/anls4hjudging

Rally the crew to enter into the first 4-H Horse Skill-A-Thon Contest to showcase your knowledge and horsemanship skills. The competition will consist of three parts, a written test, a segment for feed identification, and a segment for equipment identification. We are excited about the competition and look forward to some friendly competition to start off the show! Please refer to the rule book for more information regarding the competition. The deadline to apply for this contest is December 20^th, 2018.

The event takes place on Friday, January 4^th at the WestWorld of Scottsdale 4-H Office which is located between arenas 6 and 7.

More information can be found here: http://bit.ly/anhs4hhorseskill

Test yourself or your team’s judging ability at the 4-H Horse Judging Contest by honing your equine evaluation skills. The Arizona National Livestock Show equine judging competition provides competitors with the opportunity to judge high-quality horses from its own Quarter Horse Show, while also exposing them to demonstration and learning from horse show industry professionals in competition.

The horse judging contest gives 4-H members an opportunity to judge a wide variety of classes and further expand their judging experience. The top Arizona 4-H team will have a chance to represent Arizona at the National Contest in 2019. The deadline to enter is December 10^th, 2018.

The Horse Judging Contest takes place on Friday, January 4^th at the WestWorld of Scottsdale 4-H Office which is located between arenas 6 and 7.

More information, including entry forms, can be found here: http://bit.ly/anhs4hhorsejudge

Bring your horse and show us what you’ve got at the 4-H Horse Show! Showing horses is a lifestyle, and what better way to encourage it than by showing at the Arizona National 4-H & FFA Horse Show? Youth from across Arizona compete with others who share their same passion. By participating, exhibitors are eligible to apply for scholarships from the Arizona National Livestock Show! 

Discipline Shows include Halter, Showmanship, English, Western, Western Trail, Roping, Cow Horse, and Gymkhana.

The event takes place on Saturday, January 5^th at the WestWorld of Scottsdale.

More information on the 4-H Horse Show can be found here: http://bit.ly/anhs4hhorseshow

Even if you don’t feel like competing in a show or competition, consider coming to the Livestock Show or Horse Show to support fellow 4-H members, watch the shows, and learn all you can!

If you have any questions, please refer to the links that are attached above or send me an email at jdmoore@email.arizona.edu.

I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Josh Moore

Assistant Agent, 4-H Youth Development

Pima County

Pinal County 2nd Horse Show Invitation

Here is the official invite for our 2nd Horse Show of the 2018-2019 year!  We have invited Cochise, Gila and Santa Cruz County 4-H members to join our show. 

2018-2019 Pinal County 4-H Horse Show #2

When:                         Saturday, January 12, 2019

Where:                       Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd, Apache                                         Junction, AZ  85119    

Sat Schedule:             English (no jumping) 9 AM, Western(no roping events), Gymkhana                    

Registration:              8am- 8:30am  

Show Start:                9am Morning Meeting, followed by English  events

Senior Advanced go first, followed by Junior Advanced, Intermediates and finally Beginners. That way the Beginners can watch and learn from the more experienced members.  

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.  

** All horse ID cards MUST be submitted to the 4-H office 30 days prior to a county show @email (mmelende@cals.arizona.edu). 
  Must be to office by 12/12/2018 for second show if you have not sent this in prior or have a new horse.**

Pre-Registration Due: Friday, December 28, 2018 to 4-H office by 5pm via email (mmelende@cals.arizona.edu) or fax to 520-836-1750.  

  Horse Show Registration Form and Rules for January Show - Entry Forms

Horse Show Fees: 

• $15 - per discipline ( english, western, gymkhana).  
• $15 - late fee for onsite registration for PInal County members only
• $15 - arena fee per exhibitor

Sponsorship Packets —  Each Pinal County member is required to obtain $150 in sponsorship to qualify for year end awards/buckles.   

• Donation/Sponsorship Packet

• Submit forms to:  Sponsorship forms are to be sent to Michelle @ email (mweese73@gmail.com)

Sponsorship Due:  Sponsor Ad's that you'd like in the second horse show program need to have artwork emailed to mweese73@gmail.com by December 28th. You may submit funds at the show.

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. 

Hope to see everyone there!
Horse Advisory Committee

December 8th- Ranch Sorting information

Team Sorting Clinic/Show

Hosted by: The Horse Committee/Diamonds in the Ruff

December 08, 2018 8:00am to 10:00am

This educational clinic is open to all enrolled 4-H members, 4-H leaders and 4-H parents. Please contact Jane Scott to register for this event. 480-510-6820

Cost: 

$20.00 per peron

Registration: 

Required

Flyer  <------- Click there for more info

Photos form November 17th show

Huge thank you to Misti for taking some wonderful photos at our show in Casa Grande. I thought it would be nice to share them with you all. Here is a link to them.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y3l9xjzxsrsjbtl/AAApoMlp21hoJKcWJFzpGCc1a?dl=0

Enjoy!

Points/Scores have been updated

We would like to thank everyone who attended the first horse show! Thank you to all the parents, leaders, and to our county extension agent, Misti for being there supporting our horse members and helping make the show happen!

We have updated the results of the first show under the events tab. You will see links for Gymkhana, English, and Western!

Be on the look out for the invite to the January 12th show, which is will at the Apache Junction rodeo grounds.

If you turned in sponsorship money and have an AD you would like placed in the next program please get those advertisements to Michelle by email as soon as possible. mweese73@gmail.com

Anytime you have questions we are here to help. Just ask!

Have a good rest of the weekend!

Arizona Nationals- 4-H/FFA Horse Skill a Thon

This year  Arizona Nationals is offering a horse skill a thon contest. 

Friday, January 4th @ 10am

Here is the entry form :  Entry form