Wednesday, March 29, 2023

4-H Horse News

 

 
Volume 9  | Issue 1 March 2023
2023 NC State 4-H Horsebowl Contest
2023 Senior Team
Chatham County
2023 Mixed Team
Alamance County
2023 Junior Team
Onslow County
The 2023 NC State 4-H Horsebowl Contest was held on March 11, 2023, in conjunction with the State Hippology Contests. One hundred and thirty-three youths competed on a total of 30 teams in the Junior, Senior, and Mixed divisions. In addition, 16 Cloverbud youth, ages 5-7, completed four rounds of play.

Sponsors for this year’s contest were the North Central and Southeast District 4-H Horse Councils, and the Wake County 4-H Horse Program.

For a complete list of all the team and individual winners, see this link.

 
2023 NC 4-H State Hippology
               2023 Cloverbud Hippology Participants
 
2023 Junior Team
Perquimans County
 
2023 Senior Team
Chatham County
 
The 2023 NC State 4-H Hippology contest was held on March 11, 2023, on the NCSU Campus. A total of 208 contestants competed in the Senior, Junior, Junior Rookie, Senior Rookie, and Cloverbud divisions. 4-H’ers completed exams, slide identification items, stations, judging classes, and team problems.

The high individuals in the junior and senior divisions were awarded the title of Horseman of the Year.

The contest was sponsored by the North Central and Southeast District 4-H Horse Councils, the Wake County 4-H Horse Program, and Kate McAlinn.

For a complete list of all the team and individual winners, see this link.
2023 Horse Judging Contest | April 15th
The Horse Judging Contest is designed to teach participants good conformation (structural correctness, balance, and muscling), breed character, and performance ideals in different breeds of horses. Additionally, the Horse Judging contest will teach participants how to evaluate horses based on knowledge and fact, make a decision, and defend it. The Contest will teach participants horsemanship terms that can be used in a logical, systematic way to defend placings and will help participants gain confidence in their ability and use of the English language by giving oral reasons to a judge while learning to speak clearly, decisively, and convincingly through the use of oral reasons.

The entry deadline is April 2nd, 2023. More details and resources can be found here.
 
Save The Date | 2023 State Show
The NC State 4-H Horse show is coming back to the James B. Hunt Horse Complex July 5-9, 2023 for another exciting week. There will be classes for all levels and disciplines, along with the stall decorating contest, and the highly anticipated Alumni Showmanship held Saturday night. Make sure to mark your calendars for a week of 4-H fun that you surely do not want to miss!
State 4-H Horse Show Page
 
District Qualifying Horse Shows
Entry packets for all 4 qualifying horse shows are posted on the link above. Deadlines vary by show, so be sure to check the site and read through the packet for the show you plan to attend. Also, the link to the eligibility card request form is linked at the bottom of the same page.

East Show 
April 29-30th Deadline: March 31st
West Show April 29th Deadline: April 12th
South Show May 13-14th Deadline: April 17th
North Show April 13-14th Deadline: April 19th

 
Sponsorship Opportunities
NC State 4-H Horse Show Exhibitors: We will be continuing the exhibitor sponsorship incentive that was available in 2022! 4-H’ers that submit completed and paid sponsorships with their State Show Entry form will receive 20% of the sponsorship fees collected off their total show bill. For example, if a 4-H’er turns in $1000 in sponsorships with their entry form, they can deduct $200 off their show fees owed.

 
Apply to be a Steward!
We are looking for new 4-H Horse Program Stewards! Stewards serve in a role that helps interpret the rules and regulations of our program for 4-H members, volunteer leaders, parents, and show management. A Steward has no authority with officiating or managing a show or event. If you are interested in being added to our list of Stewards, please visit this website for more information!

Deadline to apply: April 7th

Direct Link to Application
 
Horsemanship Camp | June 18 - 23rd
The beloved Horsemanship camp will be back June 18th - 23rd at Camp Millstone. During this week your youth can work on improving their horsemanship skills while having fun with other 4-H’ers. Highly qualified camp staff will introduce the beginning rider to the basics of horsemanship while advanced riders can learn new and better horsemanship skills and showing techniques. Find out more information here!
 
St Andrews Vet Camp
Applications are now open to high school students who will be graduating in 2024 or 2025 and who are interested in future Equine Veterinary careers. Students will work hands-on with our own University Veterinarian-in-Residence in our 20,000 square foot open science lab, and hands-on with equine patients at our 300+ acre university Equestrian Center, as well as visit the NC Aquarium. Students will dive deep into lecture topics on Equine Dentistry, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, and Equine Health and Wellness, and more!

Dates: 
June 18th-24th, 2023
Deadline: May 1st, 2023
Application Information can be found here!
 
NCSU Vet Camp

NC State Vet Camp is fast approaching for both Middle and High School students. The Middle School camp will be hosted at Wesleyean College and more information can be found here.

For High School students, it will be at NC State and offered two different weeks. Application information can be found here.

 
Howling With CALS Camp
The Howling with CALS Camp is a 4-day residential camp (June 11-14, 2023) for a small group of rising high-school freshman from rural North Carolina counties or underrepresented communities to reside on North Carolina State University's campus to learn more about opportunities within agriculture and life sciences. Campers will be led by camp counselors through a number of different activities during their stay on campus.


Cost: This is a grant-funded opportunity. Eligible and selected campers do not need to pay a registration or camper fee.
 
Headed to NC State?
If you're a current High school Senior and headed to NC State in the Fall, consider joining the NCSU Equestrian Western Club Team. This team was founded in 2008 and competes through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association nation-wide. There are four shows during every school year and the post-season consists of Semi-Finals and Nationals. Tryouts are held at the very beginning of school. If you have any questions please email taylorcloer1@gmail.com and if you're interested you can pre-submit an interest form here.

To view or download the calendar, visit this page on the website!
 
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