4-H IS A COMMUNITY FOR ALL KIDS – In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us.
MICHIGAN 4-H
https://www.canr.msu.edu/4h/ The 2022 Equine Education Super Series is in full swing this summer! The series will consist of six in-person educational opportunities on horse management topics as listed below (May – Oct.). Sessions will run from 6:30pm until 8pm at Tollgate Farm, Novi, MI and will include outdoor hands-on activities, so participants should dress appropriately for the farm. Wednesday, August 24th will be the Composting Horse Manure session and participants can come see an on-site demonstration and learn the process of composting horse manure. Presenters for August 24th will be Erica Rogers and Sarah Fronczak, Michigan State University Extension, Environmental Management Educators. Wednesday, September 28th will be the Horse Health session and participants will work on developing a health care plan for their horse. The speakers for September 28th are TBD. Youth 18 and under are FREE, otherwise, it's $20 per person per session. For groups of 2 or more, the cost is $15 per person per session and you must register 2 or more people at one time. For more details about the Super Series, please contact Tom Guthrie at guthri19@msu.edu or by phone at 517788-4292 or contact Debbie Morgan at morga194@msu.edu, or by phone at 248347-3860, ext. 279. Looking for ways to keep your 4-H kid’s active, engaged, outdoors this summer? Look no further! Stories for Sprouts and Seedlings is in full swing for the summer 2022 season. Hosted at the 4-H Children's Garden on the campus of MSU, here are the upcoming Stories for Sprouts and Seedlings: Over and Under the Pond on August 17th, Tree Full of Wonder on September 21st, and Big Pumpkin on October 19th. The readings will take place each third Thursday of the month from 10am-11am. Although
there is no cost, registration is encouraged. Also taking place at the 4-H Children's Garden, come to Bubble Day for a blast! On August 11th from 11am until 12pm, celebrate the end of summer vaca-tion with a Garden full of bubble-tastic fun! As we explore the wonderful world of bubbles we will paint, eat and even make music with bubbles. Don't forget to invite your friends and family to come to this bubblicious bash! The cost for is $5 per child, registration is required. Register for the Stories for Sprouts and Seedlings and Bubble Day by visiting: https://www.canr. msu.edu/4hgarden/events/index Is your young 4-H'er feeling left-out this show season? Our youngest 4-H'ers aren't quite ready to participate in many of the project areas or activities that their older siblings can, but there's still plenty for them to do in 4-H! Your 4-H Cloverbud can partici-pate in community service as much as any other 4H member and they can achieve the benefits of service regardless of age. The emphasis is on participation, learning and teamwork, not competition. Pre-planned service projects include making kits for people undergoing chemo, making care packages for veterans and military members, and more. For more information, please contact Michelle Neff by email at hydemich@msu.edu or at 989-539-7805. For more information on events or how to get involved in Michigan 4-H, contact Taylor Fabus, 4-H Horse and Pony Extension Educator, by email at tenlenta@msu.edu. Stay in-the-loop on Michigan 4-H Horse and Pony events by visiting their online calendar of events at https://www.canr.msu.edu/ horses_ponies/events
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS ONLINE: https://4-h.org/about/4-h-at-home/
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OHIO 4-H
https://www.ohio4h.org/ Mark your calendars, the 2022 Ohio State Horse Groom and Clean Contest is coming up on Friday, August 27th. Located at the Union County Fairgrounds (845 N Main Street, Marysville, OH), the primary objective of the Groom & Clean Contest is to provide an opportunity for youth enrolled in a 4-H horse project to demonstrate their knowledge of horses and equine related subject matter (written test), grooming and team work skills (grooming phase) and their showmanship skills (showing phase) in a competitive yet friendly and relaxed setting. Registration for this event must be made online by August 19, 2022, including the payment of $30 per team. No late entries will be accepted for any reason. For more details, reach out to Dr. Kimberly Cole, the Ohio State Extension Equine Specialist, by email at cole.436@osu.edu Is your 4-H youth looking to trail ride their tail off in September? Show off your skills and test your grit at the 2022 State 4-H Horse Competitive Trail Ride. The Competition will take place on September 9th through September 10th at the Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, OH. Junior Trail Ride participants must be 10-13 years old (4-H age) or may be 14-18 years old, if it is the first time they have participated in the ride. Those riders 14 years old or older must advance to the senior ride after riding the junior ride one time. Senior Trail participants must be at least 14 years old (4-H age) as of January 1 of year of participation. Shadow riders are allowed for ten and eleven year olds or for youth with disabilities on the junior ride. The junior riders ride one half of the senior ride. All other senior rules apply to the junior ride. Registration forms and the fee of $40 will be due on or before August 29th. All trail ride competitors must be currently enrolled in or have previously taken the Trail Riding WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM
