McHenry County 4-H Horse Project

McHenry County
McHenry County 4-H Horse Project
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1102 McConnell Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098
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McHenry
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Horse Orientation & New Member Sign-up
McHenry County Extension Office
1102 McConnell Rd, Woodstock
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15
 
Are you interested in horses, and learning what the horse project is about?
Would you like to exhibit a horse at the McHenry County Fair?
Whether you are new to horses or an experienced rider/exhibitor, we have a place for you!
 
The McHenry County 4-H Horse committee is planning six weeks of fun and preparation, leading up to participation in the McHenry County Fair, to show off your horsemanship and horse knowledge.

Warm-up Nights on Tuesdays in the Horse Arena at the McHenry County Fairgrounds
Dates potentially beginning May 20 - June 24 (weather dependent)

 
  • Our Tuesday night warmups will be a play night/practice show format each week. Riders will learn and practice skills needed to show at the fair, and have fun each week, strengthening the bonds with their horses and 4-H friends.
  • Specific topics will be covered each week, but every warmup night will include group activities and horseback games. Plan to attend every warmup night and enjoy fun in the saddle in the setting sun!
  • Beginners will focus on learning the basics, and mentorship and advanced practice opportunities will be available for experienced riders.
  • Horseless horse project kids are welcome as well!
 
Invite some friends to join and let's show fair visitors that we love our horses in McHenry County!
New to 4-H members can join the Horse SPIN Club in 4-H ZSuite and participate in all 4-H project areas!

RETURN your Horse papers by May 15
  1. Horse Ownership - Green Sheet HERE
  2. Horse Participation form HERE
  3. Negative Coggins Test conducted within last 12 months is required for all horses & ponies 12 months of age & older will be required at registration at or before the show. 
 
IL STATE Fair participants ONLY should also complete these forms: Horse Ownership and Leasing
 
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact
Megan Eppel
Keywords
4-H
Program Areas
4-H Youth Development

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