Join the Stanislaus County 4-H Horse Leader's Yahoo Group! All horse leaders, members, and parents are strongly encouraged to join this group! This group provides a central point for 4-H horse project related communications. Post questions, check the calendar, receive important reminders, find and/or share information related to the 4-H Horse Project through-out the year.
Join the Yahoo! Stanislaus County, 4-H Horse Leaders Group

Sign-up for news from the State 4-H Equine Education Listserve! All horse leaders, members, and parents are encouraged to sign up for the for the latest news about state 4-H equine events and programs.
Sign-up on the 4-H Equine Education Listserve

 

4-H groups are invited to submit regional 4-H horse events, information, and dates for posting on the statewide horse project calendar by contacting Jeanne George.
Send e-mail to Jeanne George, State 4-H Horse

 

Are you interested in an Entry-Level Horse Project?  Do you need preparation for getting into horse project?

 

• Check out the helpful Handbook for our Entry-Level Horse project: Horse Handbook (pdf file)
• Call the County 4-H Office for information: (209) 525-6801 or email jbratto@ucdavis.edu

 

Audio/Visual Inventory List Items are available for check-out by 4-H Leaders.

Countywide Meeting Guidelines:

Countywide Project Meeting Planning
Click here to Check Harvest Hall Room Availability
Room reservations for 4-H Events must go through JoAnn Ratto.  Events must be approved at the Horse Leader's Meeting.

Horse Project Leaders Group Meetings:

Date: 1st Thursday of each month.  (No Meetings in July or August) 
Time: 7 pm
Location: Room H-I, in the Stanislaus Building of the Ag Center, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, California (Corner of Crows Landing and Service Roads).  Call Mary in the 4-H Office, (209) 525-6801, for more information.
Stanislaus County, 4-H Horse Project, Council By-laws (Revised 2-06)

• Horse Verification Form   (MS Word)   (PDF)

  Due Date: March 20th each year
  Instructions: Submit a form for each possible horse that may be used for Fair.
  Be sure to include a form for any possible replacement horse(s) if current one is unavailable for fair.

Stanislaus County Fair, Outstanding Exhibitor Entry Form  (MS Word)

Leader Expense Reimbursment Form  (MS Word)   (PDF)

 

May 31- June 1, Stanislaus County 4-H Benefit Horse Show
Diamond Bar Arena, Ceres

Benefit Horse Show 2008 Info and Entry Form
Stanislaus County, 4-H Horse Show Rules (rev. 9/07)
Tack Information Slide Show (Jan 2007) (MS PowerPoint, large file--high speed connection recomended)
* Use this to determine if a piece of tack is English or Western.
Tack and outfit must be either all western, or all english when showing, See rules Section IV.

Show Schedule
Saturday, May 31	English and Western Classes
Sunday, June 1	Gymkhana

June 26-29 - The State 4-H Horse Classic - Horse Show
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville California

Classic Horse Show Information
Participation Requirements:
4-Hers must be enrolled in the horse project, and own or lease their horse by February 28th (120 days).
Entries will be due June 1^st. There will be no qualifying requirement to enter. More information about these events will be posted on the State 4-H Equine web site in December and January.

State 4-H Horse Classic Show Schedule
Thursday, June 26	Arrival and warm ups
Friday, June 27	English Flat and Over Fences
Saturday, June 28	Western Flat
Sunday, June 29	Gymkhana
Monday, June 30	Depart by 12 noon

July 14-16 - Stanislaus County Fair, 4-H Annual Horse Show
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock

Fair stall request
This is a wonderful opportunity for non-horse participants to witness the fun and achievements of one of our largest and most energetic projects.  Entry and parking is FREE and the atmosphere is (mostly) relaxed.  Both for safety reasons and because the learning curve goes up forever, the horse project requirements are demanding.  If you see our members in action, you'll understand and appreciate the horse component of Master Showmanship all the more.  Come join the fun!
Check the Fair Handbook for schedules and other information
Stanislaus County, 4H Horse Show Fairground Camping rules (rev. 2007)

Drill Team Meetings
"Homer's Hitching Post", Illinios Avenue, Modesto

Drill Team meetings are held the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 pm.