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Learn More about the Miniature Horse
--Hilary Schult, NWMHC Clinic Coordination Support
What do you know about the miniature horse? Interested in expanding your small equine knowledge? Then join us Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2 in Longview, Washington at the largest miniature horse educational event in the Northwest!
From the basics to more advance topics, anyone with an enthusiasm or curiosity for the miniature horse world can build a solid foundation of equine knowledge at the Northwest Miniature Horse Club Annual Schooling Clinic. Basic care, show preparation, clipping techniques, training methods and dwarfism awareness are among the many categories to be discussed by trainers, field professionals and lifetime horse breeders. Come with questions and find educated, experienced answers.
The schooling clinic spans two days. Day one holds lecture format classes with many live demonstrations. Learn step by step how to correctly harness your horse, how to properly dress a face for show and the essentials for conditioning, feeding and overall miniature horse care. Even if you don't have a miniature horse, everyone can learn from day one's amazing courses.
Day two's classes are hands-on courses and clinic participants can bring their own horses to physically practice learned training techniques. Acquire education from some of the best trainers on the west coast while learning about the most common events found in the miniature horse world. Driving basics, halter practice, liberty advice, showmanship tips and the perfect jumping and hunter technique are some of the courses scheduled. This format allows trainers to give participants individual recommendations as they learn. Don't have a miniature horse to bring? Bring along a chair and listen from the side!
Admission is free for all schooling clinic classes. Bring questions and a readiness to expand your equine knowledge. All classes will be held at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview , Washington on March 1 and 2. More information can be found at http://www.nwmhc.com under “Show and Events”. Have questions or want directions? Write Hilary Schult at hilaryschult@hotmail.com or call Kim Schult at (360) 561-3018. We look forward to seeing you there!
State 4-H Fair Staff Positions Open
--Tom Gwin, State 4-H Fair Manager
The WA State 4-H Fair Board is presently looking for two persons to serve on its staff for the 2008 fair. The two positions are a Small Animal Coordinator and a Livestock Coordinator.
The Small Animal Coordinator will work primarily with the cats and dogs, while the Livestock Coordinator will assume responsibility for the other species (except equine).
Interested persons are encouraged to send a letter of interest and resume by March 15, 2008 to WA State 4-H Fair, WSU Puyallup, 7612 Pioneer Way E., Puyallup WA 98371.
Our goal is to fill the positions by April 1.
For questions regarding the positions, please contact the State 4-H Fair Office via email at st4hfair@wsu.edu.
Beef and Swine Youth Field Days
--Mark Heitstuman
4-H members, leaders and parents are invited to participate in two upcoming 4-HYouth Livestock Field Days. A Youth Beef Field Day will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. in Lewiston, Idaho. A Youth Swine Field Day will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. in Clarkston, WA. The cost for each field day is $5, which includes lunch and handouts. Topics covered each day will include: Health Care, Quality Assurance, Feeding and Nutrition, Selection of Project Animals, and Fitting and Showing. Pre-registration is recommended. Additional information on each field day is available at: http://asotin.wsu.edu/4h/asotin4h.htm.
The events are co-sponsored by the WSU Asotin and Whitman County Extension Offices, and the UI Nez Perce County Extension Office. Please contact Mark Heitstuman at (509) 243-2009, or by email at Heitstuman@wsu.edu if you have any questions.
Cascade Boer Goat Association presents our 3rd Annual April Fool's Boer Goat Weekend!
--Becki Crighton, www.CopperCreekBoers.com
For all of you who are tapping your toe and anxiously awaiting the information on our 3rd annual April Fool Boer goat weekend, here it is!
The date this year will be April 5 and 6, 2008. It will still be held at Skamania Co. fairgrounds in Stevenson, WA.
- Yes, we are having two ABGA shows on Saturday and both judges promise to not keep us there all night.
- Yes we are having seminar classes for youth and adults on Sunday morning featuring the fabulous and informative Dr. Cary Heyward and Dr. Susan Kerr.
- Yes, we will have the CBGA's Northwest Champion Market Goat Sale on Sunday. We hope to have 80 + top wethers brought in from the top breeders of the NW. There will be great goats to choose from for 4-H and FFA market projects.
information packet and entry form
Come join us for the show season kick off of 2008. Register those babies and bring them out to show. We know it will be an exciting weekend and we can't wait to see all our goatie friends! If you have any questions please contact Becki Crighton at Becki@CopperCreekboers.com or call at 503-631-3996.
Science Camp In 2008
--Janet Edwards
Check out the exciting plans for the 2008 Camp In at the Pacific Science Center at http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/campin/index.htm. Camp In is for students grades 3-8. Registration forms are now available and must be postmarked by March 28, 2008. Mark your calendar for April 12, 2008, gather your friends and spend the night at the Science Center. Life is boring without discovery. So come discover!
Equine Fair Schedule
--Tom Gwin
The 2008 State 4-H Fair Equine Schedule can be found on the Washington State 4-H Fair website, http://4h.wsu.edu/statefair/index.htm. On the left side of the page, click on Equine Information. The direct link is http://4h.wsu.edu/statefair/equine.htm.
Just a Reminder!
When you have new Extension staff that will be working in some capacity with 4-H, please let Nancy in the State 4-H Office know. They will be added to mailing lists, added to the 4-H Talk list serve, sent a 4-H Welcome Packet, and be assigned a state 4-H staff person as a point of contact, as appropriate. 4-H News is sent via the 4-H Talk list serve each week. Archived copies of previous weeks “Tuesday 4-H News” are available on the 4-H web site: http://4h.wsu.edu/. Please send submissions by Friday of each week to Tiffany Boswell, State 4-H Office, tiffany_boswell@wsu.edu. Detailed event information and registrations forms can be found on the 4-H web site.