2012 Requirements and Dates set for Horse Project

February 12, 2012-The annual “Kick Off Meeting” for the horse project  - Time & Location  TBA.  It is strongly recommended that all horse project youth and families attend this information meeting.  We will discuss important dates and information relating to the upcoming year including special events, safety clinics, horsemanship skill assessment requirements, and fundraisers.  Youth will receive a packet of information and details relating to the horse project for 2012.  New youth can be measured for a complimentary riding helmet which is required at all 4-H horse sponsored events

          · In order for any horse project youth, 4-H or FFA, to be eligible to ride their horse at weekly riding classes, roping practice, or the Madison County Fair, members must attend and complete all phases of ONE horsemanship assessment/safety clinic prior to participation. 

          Once a youth achieves a score of 40 in the Level 3 Horsemanship Skill assessment, they may opt out of participating in the safety clinic/horsemanship skill assessment and attend a riding clinic of their   choice between January 1 and May 1 of the upcoming riding season. Must provide proof of attendance.    2010 & 2011 scores will count.

         · Youth must attend/participate in 4 weekly riding classes during May, June, or  July to be eligible to compete in the Madison County Fair.

         · Although the roping program is tentative at this point, we are currently working on arrangements for location and cattle.  Youth that want/intend to enter the roping events during the Madison County Fair must participate in 3 roping practices (these will count toward the 4 riding class requirement)

           >Roping dates are scheduled for tentatively set for the fourth Saturday of each month

         Questions may be directed to Kalli Hildebrand 641-344-6368

           Roping Dates: January 28 & February 25 (groundwork only) 1 pm, Right Turn Feeds

Safety Clinics:

            Sunday, March 18 & Sunday, April 22 at Wildwood Hills Ranch

            Monday, April 30 & Wednesday, May 16—Madison County Fairgrounds

NEW THIS YEAR-We will be asking families to sign up for dates and times for the Safety Clinic/Horesmanship Assessments.

Other Important Dates:

            March 17- fruit delivery/tack sale

            April 15—Horsemanship Workshop –Wildwood Hills Ranch

            May 2— Bi-weekly riding classes begin

            June 23 - Open Horse Show