Horse Project Members

Horse Levels Study Night and Testing

February 21 ^st 5:30 PM

Kirk Hall

Study session will be from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and testing will go from 7:30 PM to 8 PM.

This is a great opportunity to complete your written horse level test.

Please RSVP to Claudia by February 19 ^th at [email protected] and tell her what level you will be taking that evening.

Inspire the 4-H members – We Need Leaders

We have several dates held for project workshops. We would love to have a workshop or two on record books, computers, rocketry, public speaking, leather-craft or any other projects that members show an interest. We can plan more than one project a night.

If you are a leader that is interested in hosting a project workshop, please contact the Extension Office.

June Show Panning Meeting

Youth Council June Show committee meeting at the Extension Office Conference Room

February 18 at 2:00 PM

Open 4-H Dog Project Practices

All practices will begin at 6 PM in the Multi-Purpose Barn (north side). Youth must RSVP online by the Wednesday before the practice. There will be a limit on the number of dogs that can attend each practice – with preference give to those youth NOT enrolled in a dog-focused club (4Paws, Parker Barkers, Running Rovers). There will be a temperament test required for dogs not participating in current dog-focused club practices.

Note: current vaccinations and information must be uploaded in 4honline.

 

Monday, February 25 ^th – Obedience

Monday, March 25 ^th – Showmanship

Monday, April 29 ^th – Rally

Monday, May 20 ^th – Showmanship

Monday, June 17 ^th – Rally

Monday, July 15 ^th – Obedience

Topics are tentative

Open Agility Practice  (only for members of 4-H dog project)

  Where:  Golden Star Dog Sports, Sedalia 

  When:   Saturday Feb. 23 & Sat. March 30 (more dates to follow)

  Schedule : 10 AM- 11 AM- 4-H dog project members who are new to agility

           11:30 AM - 4-H dog project members who ran with us last year and/or 4-H members who are taking private agility lessons and can run a sequenced course (teeter and weave poles not required).

2019 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Schedule 

The disciplines offered at each training are also listed below. No RSO trainings will be held in conjunction with the 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Trainings this spring.   Registrations via 4HOnline will open approximately 6 weeks prior to the start of each training.   4-H volunteers must be approved, enrolled and active in 4HOnline prior to registering for the trainings. Do not delay the volunteer enrollment or re-enrollment process. More details regarding the trainings will be sent out in the near future. 

4-H Project Manuals

The extension office does not stock all the project manuals. We try to have a sample on site, but if you wish to buy one, the best way is to email or call the office to make an order. Email Sylvia Worcester at [email protected]

Rabbit and Cavy Members

If any 4-H kids are wanting to add rabbits and/or guinea pigs to their project list, the upcoming ARBA show is March 1&2 at Castle Rock fairgrounds.

This would be great opportunity to pick up your new project before the April 1 deadline.

Market Steer Enrollment, Tagging, and Weigh-In

Saturday, March 2 ^nd 9:00 AM

Douglas County Fairgrounds

All market steers must be tagged and weighed in on this date. Make sure ALL brand papers are in youth’s name and are brought with you on March 2. Youth MUST be enrolled in 4honline in the market beef project by March 1.

Animal Care and Housing Forms are due at tag in if your animal is not housed at your home.

Douglas County 4-H/Open Buckle Series Horse Shows

To any interested horse program members and leaders.

 

Show Dates: February 24 (indoor), April 28 (outdoor), June 1 (indoor), June 16 (outdoor)

All shows are held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, CO 80104

4-H School Scholarships Available

Attention High School Seniors!!!!!

4-H scholarships are now available! Applications, transcripts and letters of recommendation can all be dropped off at the Extension office any time before the stated deadline. Please read through the entire application so you do not miss an important component. It is your responsibility to have complete and accurate applications. All parts of the application must be turned in on time, so please pay close attention to deadlines. Keep track of your references and follow up with them to make sure they provide your references on time. If our office is closed, there is a slot in the door where your application can be dropped off.

Out of County Dog Trainings and Events

Weld Count Dog Project Day – March 10

Boulder County Responsible Dog Owner – March 17

Upcoming Out of County Horse Events

Boulder County Tack Sale – February 23

Two More 4-H Projects (full of life skills) to Consider

Please call our office for an appointment if you have special needs that our staff needs to help you with. Oftentimes our staff is involved in meetings or workshops and are unavailable. Making an appointment may save you a trip to our office. Thanks for your consideration.