4-H Top 4 for the week of March 30, 2020

Parents thank you for your feedback concerning club meetings and other programs.  We are working to schedule things in a manner convenient for you and your time constraints as well as make it engaging and fun for our 4-H members.  Please stay tuned as we devise a plan.
Just a friendly reminder...
-Due to COVID-19 we are cancelling all face to face programs until May (this includes club meetings).  Please check our Facebook page (NC Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center) for daily updates.
   * 9:30 am 4-H Daily "Chick-In" Live on our Facebook page
   *10:30 am NC 4-H Spark weekly schedules can be found on our page and we will repost videos daily.

-Don't forget Animal Science Applications are available on our website at robeson.ces.ncsu.edu.  You can also download the application, guidelines, and workshop flyer here. For more information about this program please contact any member of the 4-H staff.  Applications can be mailed to our office.  Please make sure they are postmarked by April 3.  We will not be having our workshop but will find a way for animal distribution.

-Citizenship Applications are on our website and due by April 24th.  An outside panel will review the applications and determine the two who will represent our county at this state event.  NC 4-H Citizenship Focus will take place in Raleigh June 15-17.  This is a three day two night event.  All expenses will be paid for the two who are chosen, and they will have an opportunity to meet our lawmakers.  Please note you must be a 4-H member in good standing and have an active profile on 4-H Online to be considered for this opportunity.  Completed applications can be mailed in or emailed to Shea Ann at Shea_Ann_DeJarnette@ncsu.edu.

-Summer Fun brochure is available.  At this time we are suspending registration until we get more feedback from NC 4-H concerning summer programming.  We appreciate your understanding and patience durning this time,

NC 4-H Horse Program Update

NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter  Volume 6, Issue 2 March 2020

2020 Hippology Champions

The 2020 N.C. 4-H Hippology Contest was held on March 7 at NC State University. Twenty-four Senior Rookies and 61 Junior Rookies competed in the Hippology event for the first time! In the senior division, there were 70 contestants and 15 teams. The junior division featured 66 contestants and 18 teams. Ten Cloverbud contestants also navigated stations and placed two classes: Quarter Horse halter and Hunter Under Saddle. Rookie Division: Jr Champion: Emmary McCall, Transylvannia Sr Champion: Elayna Samson, Duplin Junior Division: Jr Horseman of the Year: Saona Wilcox, Alamance Res. Jr Horseman of the Year: Jenna Garrison, Burke Champion Team: Alamance Team 1 coached by Reagan Riddell Senior Division: Sr Horseman of the Year: Abi Burgess, Alamance Res. Sr Horseman of the Year: Hannah Williams, Union Champion Team: Alamance coached by Lindsey Riddell Click here for more detailed results »

2020 Horsebowl Champions The 2020 N.C. 4-H Horsebowl contest was held on March 7 at NC State University. This event featured 34 teams that competed in the junior, mixed, and senior divisions. Junior Division: High Individual: Saona Wilcox, Alamance Champion Team: Alamance (Team members: Saona Wilcox, Alexa Sigmon, McKennah Allred, Deborah Rezin, Joanna Rezin, coached by Reagan Riddell) Mixed Division: High Individual: Lauren Williams, Gaston Champion Team: Currituck (Team members: Elijah Campbell, Sori Suthers, Brooke Decant, Megan Armstrong, Leah Suthers, coached by Heather Campbell) Senior Division: High Individual: Hannah Williams, Union Champion Team: Union (Team members: Hannah Williams, Hannah Ford, Ellie O'Connell, Elena Hamilton, coached by Megan Thomas) Click here for more detailed results »

2020 Horse Judging Contest Update Due to current university restrictions regarding public gatherings, the NC 4-H Horse Program 4-H Horse Judging Contest will be held via an online contest April 16-21. This event will not be held in a live format this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

We will be hosting live, online information sessions on horse judging topics on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Links to these weekly sessions will be posted in the News section of the website, and on our social media channels. If you are unable to attend the sessions live, they will be recorded. When youth are registered for the online contest, they will be given access to an NCSU Moodle page that will contain these recorded sessions, and additional preparation and practice materials prior to the contest. Registered coaches will also be given access to a coaches' Moodle page with the same preparation materials. Please continue to monitor the contest webpage for schedule and registration updates for this event: Horse Judging Contest

2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Eligibility Card Procedure

Blank eligibility cards will no longer be available. Please follow the below steps to request an eligibility card for any 4-Her wishing to show a project animal at the NC State 4-H Horse Show. Eligibility cards are due May 1, 2020. 1. Any 4-Her (or parent) wishing to exhibit a project animal at the NC State 4-H Horse Show must submit an Eligibility Card Request Form. This is a form to be completed online that will ask for the same information that is generally on an eligibility card (horse and rider info, division, etc.) and will not require any signatures yet. Pony measurements: If a pony was shown in a 2019 qualifying show, the height that was recorded in 2019 will be used for the 2020 State Show entry. If a pony was not shown, a copy of an NCHJA or USEF card can be sent in with the entry. If neither of those cards is available, the pony will need to measured on-site at the NC State 4-H Horse Show. 2. After this form is completed, an eligibility card will be generated by the State Office and will be sent to your county agent for review. 3. County agents will print the completed cards and arrange distribution to the leaders of the youth that have met county requirements for eligibility. 4. Once the printed card is in the possession of the 4-Her/leader, they are responsible for making sure that the card is signed by the parent/guardian, volunteer leader, and extension agent in order for the card to be valid.  2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Eligibility Card Request Form »

Qualifying Horse Show Updates Due to the coronavirus, all 2020 qualifying horse shows will be canceled. At this time, we are optimistic the NC State 4-H Horse Show will still happen as originally planned. However, this year the show will be open to any 4-Her who wishes to participate who has an eligibility card approved by their agent. The 2020 NC State 4-H Horse Show will be held July 8-12 in Raleigh at the Gov. James B. Hunt Horse Complex. NC State 4-H Horse Show Entry Forms and Exhibitor information forms will be available on the State Show page no later than April 1. The class list and list of judges are know posted on the event's web page. The postmark deadline for ALL State Show entries will be May 30. Note about Pony Heights/Measuring: If a pony was shown in a 2019 qualifying show, the height that was recorded in 2019 will be used for the 2020 State Show entry. If a pony was not shown, a copy of an NCHJA or USEF card can be sent in with the entry. If neither of those cards is available, the pony will need to measured on-site at the NC State 4-H Horse Show. A schedule of pony measurement times will be provided in the exhibitor’s bulletin that will be emailed after entries are received.

Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Entries Now Open!  Attention all 4-H horse-loving artists and writers: the 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression and Creative Writing entry forms are available on the website. Creative Writing contest invoices signed by your 4-H agent, payments, and 4 copies of your writing project(s) must be postmarked no later than May 1. Artistic Expression online registration forms must be completed and submitted by May 1, 2020, or your entry will not be received. Exhibits must be submitted to the NC State 4-H Horse Show on July 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entries to be judged beginning at 5:00 p.m. Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Webpage »

4-H Horsemanship Camp Please read the following message from Millstone 4-H Camp: "Parents and families - as the situation with the coronavirus continues to develop, we are monitoring information from the state, the CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO). At this time, we are planning to move forward with our summer camping season business as usual, until or if we receive different information as the coronavirus continues to evolve over the next weeks and months. We are still accepting reservations and deposits. If our summer camp season is reduced or cancelled, we will not refund deposits - in accordance with our non-refundable deposit policy - but we will honor those deposits for a future camping season." There are still a few spots available! Please click on the following link to reserve a spot for your camper. Registration Link » Information Page & Information » If you are a 4-H’er 14 years or older and have attended camp once, you can apply to be a junior leader! Junior leader applications are now open and can be found with the following link: Junior Leader Information »

Endless Summer Horse Show Hosting 4-H Team Challenge Event The NCQHA District IV Endless Summer Show will be held August 21-23 in Williamston, NC and will feature several "Non AQHA" classes for 4-H'ers that do not show Quarter Horses. There will be a 4-H Team Show Challenge where 4-H clubs can enter as many 5 person teams as they wish. Riders will receive points based on their placing. The team earning the Highest Number of Points for the entire show will be crowned champion and receive a team trophy and a cash prize for the club. There will also be a 4-H Stall decorating contest and the winning club will receive a trophy and cash prize. See the links below for more information. If you have questions, please email David Spencer: d.spencer@westrock.com Endless Summer Show 4-H Team Challenge Details 2020 Endless Summer Horse Show Class List

AYHC Horse Smarts Updates Horsebowl & Hippology competitors and coaches: The AYHC has updated its list of corrections to the Horse Smarts reference book. If you haven't already done so, go through and update your book and also print out a copy of the index (very handy to have when you need to find something quick). AYHC HS Corrections & Updates »

FREE Equine Courses Check out all these FREE courses that are available through Extension Horses! For (at least) 30 days these will be available free to anyone who is interested. Topics include: Digestion, Parasites, Anatomy, Reproduction, Feedstuffs, Infectious Diseases, AND MORE! To enroll, just click this link and create an account: extensionhorses.org »

State Line Tack Online Horse Show Join State Kine Tack for Session 1 of their online horse show launching Thursday, March 26th here on their Facebook page. No entry fees, real judges, exciting prizes! Class list: 1. Stock Type Halter (photo entry) 2. Saddle Type Halter (photo entry) 3. Mini Halter (photo entry) 4. Stock Type Showmanship (video submission, pattern provided) 5. Saddle Type Showmanship (video submission, pattern provided) 6. Color Class (Pintos/Appaloosas - photo entry) 7. Solid Color Class (All others - photo entry) 8. Cutest Foal (photo entry) 9. Hairiest Horse (photo entry) 10. Costume Class (photo entry) Be sure to check out their Facebook page for more information!

Equine Chronicle Lesson Plans The Equine Chronicle has assembled lesson plans for kids. The first week's lesson description is: In this first lesson, let’s review the parts of the horse, the parts of a Western saddle, and the parts of a Western bridle. Below you will find a list of terms and descriptions along with a blank template and an answer template for each section. Print them out and test your knowledge! Have fun! Be sure to snap a photo or video of your kids completing the activity and share by emailing B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com Visit the Equine Chronicle's Lesson page for more information.

NC 4-H Daily Lessons Check out these daily lessons from NC 4-H. If you are interested in the Photography division of the NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression Contests, Tuesday is a great day to tune in! Visit the NC 4-H Facebook Page for live sessions!

Inspire Kids to Do Activities The National 4-H Council has a Kid's Activity Guide that is available for free download! Download the 4-H Inspire Kids to Do activity guide

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