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Horse News


4-H RESOURCES AVAILABLE ONLINE: Do you need resources about conducting a 4-H meeting, club officers, 4-H projects and more? Check out the Lancaster County 4-H Web site http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/club

SECOND E-MAIL HORSE COURSE UNDERWAY: Last winter, Lancaster County 4-H staff member Marty Cruickshank led an Online Horse Study Course for 4-H'ers ages 8-18. Lessons were e-mailed weekly and two fun testing parties with prizes were held. Though the Horse Course restarted in December, it is not too late to join the learning! This year, more information will be layered in, covering how the basic conformation features tend to affect the horse's movement (form to function). E-mail mcruickshank2@unl.edu to be added to the e-mail list.

4-H NewsGeneral Horse Announcements


Lancaster County 4-H Horse Incentive Program: Feb 15 to June 30. Award forms due to the extension office no later than JULY 14.


HORSE COURSE CHALLENGE TO BE A COUNTY FAIR CONTEST: The first ever 4-H Horse Course Challenge will be part of the Lancaster County Fair! It will be held Tuesday, July 29, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. There will be three age divisions: elementary, junior and senior. The Horse Course Challenge will cover material from lessons 1-15 and 17-25 of the e-mail Horse Course. The testing will include identification stations and a written test. Premiums and ribbons will be awarded at the fair. Top 10 ribbon placings, Reserve and Grand Champion Trophies will be announced and awarded at the 4-H Horse Awards Night. Study up cowboy/girl!

4-H NewsHorse Level Testing Dates, Local Timeline, Upcoming Shows


Local Horse Events Timeline2008 HORSE EVENTS TIMELINE - updated May 2, 2008.

LEVEL TESTING: Attention all Lancaster County 4-H horse riders: all riding skills level tests must be done in group testings! All testing will be held at the Lancaster County Event Center (Pavilion 2 - Warm-up Arena). 2008 dates and times are as follows:

  • Tuesday July 8, 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.

Please RSVP at least one week in advance of the test date to Marty at 441-7180.  


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UPCOMING 4-H HORSE JUDGING CONTESTS:

Monday, July 7 at Pine Ridge Stables near Ashland/Yutan. Contests begin at 8:30 a.m. Teams to consist of 3 or 4 individuals. For more information, go to http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Horse/PitzerFlier.pdf

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Horse Advancement Levels - UNL