2013 Horse Bowl

We are pleased to announce that the 2013 Horse Bowl Team Selections and 1^st Practice will be held on Thursday, January 10th at 7:00p.m. at the Carvel Building.

We will be selecting teams by age brackets and selecting coaches for each team. 

The Horse Bowl Contest rules can be found at http://extension.udel.edu/4h/files/2012/12/2013-HORSE-BOWL-CONTEST.pdf

Horse Bowl Contest will be Saturday, March 9 at Lake Forest North Elementary School

If you cannot attend this meeting and would like to participate, please call Rita Lofland, 856-2585, Ext. 560.

 

Breyer Horse Painting

We are excited to announce that the Breyer Horse painting event has been scheduled for

Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 6:00p.m.at the REC (old building).

Paint a Breyer Mare and foal with a brushable mane and tail.

The cost is $10.00 per person and includes the horse painting kit and dinner.

For 4-H’ers to register, please call Ms.Rita Lofland @ 856-2585, Ext. 560

Only 50 paint kits have been ordered, this event will fill quickly!

October Meeting Reminder

If you share our love for horses, please join us on Thursday, October 25th at 7:00 for our first meeting of the 2012/2013 4-H year. We look forward to seeing our returning members and welcome new members to our club.  

Trail Ride

State 4-H Trail Ride at Redden Forest

 

October 7, 2012 at the Headquarters tract at10:00a.m.

Fun Family event with riders of all ages and experience level.

Following the trail there will be a picnic in the pavilion at 11:30a.m.

ASTM/SEI hard hats are required for all riders.

RSVP to Susan Garey at 302-730-4000

Horse Judging

  Sussex County 2012 Horse Judging Contest

will be held at the

Sussex County 4-H Horse Show

Wicomico Equestrian Center, Salisbury, Md.

Saturday, May 26, 2012, 8:30a.m.

Please be ready with a clipboard and pencil

at 8:30 am to judge a halter horse class.

When you arrive, check in at the food booth for

further directions.

Any questions, call Rita @856-2585, Ext. 560

There is no sign up, all Sussex 4-H’ers

are welcome to judge!

 

Longaberger 4H basket drawing

 Ms. Carlene drew the winning ticket for the 4H Longaberger basket.

Congratulations to Ms. Cordell of the Clover Knights 4H Club for being the winner of the Longaberger 4H basket. Special thanks to everyone who supported my efforts to raise money for Changing Fates Equine Rescue.

Horse Bowl 2012

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We are very proud of all of our Sussex County teams and coaches for all their hard work! Once again, GREAT JOB for placing well in every age category!!

Beginner (8-10 year olds)

3^rd Place- Bridgeville Mustangs- Sussex County

            Team Members: Jenna Anger, Gerald Carroll III, Tanner LeCates

            Coach: Melissa Layton

Junior (11-13 year olds)

1^st Place- East Coast 4-H Riding Club- Sussex County

            Team Members: Rebecca Arpie, Mikayla Ockels, Katelyn Records, Garrett Smith

            Coaches: Cindy Ockels, Heather Records

Senior (14-19 year olds)

3^rd Place- Buckin Beauties- Sussex County

            Team Members: Jackie Arpie, Whitney Records

            Coaches: Cindy Ockels, Heather Records