Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Arizona National 4-H & FFA Horse Show- Entries are open

Showing horses is a lifestyle, and what better way to encourage it than by showing at the Arizona National 4-H & FFA Horse Show? Youth from across Arizona compete with others who share their same passion. By participating, exhibitors are eligible to apply for scholarships from the Arizona National Livestock Show!
Did you know that the Arizona National is the oldest horse show operated by a livestock organization?
Show Specifics
  • The show begins January 5th at the renowned WestWorld facilities in Scottsdale. Come show like the pros!
  • Classes adhere to the and are split into junior and senior divisions
Judging Contest
In addition to the show, a horse judging competition attracts 4-H and FFA teams, alike, to hone equine evaluation skills. The Arizona National Livestock Show equine judging competition provides youth competitors with the opportunity to judge high quality horses from its own Quarter Horse Show, while also exposing them to demonstration and learning from horse show industry professionals in competition.
The horse judging contest gives 4-H and FFA members an opportunity to judge a wide variety of classes and further expand their judging experience.
Entry Deadline: December 10
Competition Dates: January 5–7, 2018
4-H & FFA Horse Show Entry Fee:
$10 / Class or $15 / Roping + $15 Exhibitor Fee
4-H & FFA Horse Show Division Awards:
High Point Individuals: Buckle + Special Prize
Reserve High Point Individuals: Buckle
Judging Entry Fee:
$10 / Team or $5 / Individual
Judging Contest Awards:
High Point Individual: $200 + a Buckle
Reserve High Point Individual: Buckle

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Fun interactive games to test knowledge on animal parts and much more!

I wanted to share with you all a really cool website I came across which has tons of interactive games to test knowledge of parts of animals, breeds, etc...  I just love it!

The link is below. When you are on the page you can enter in the search box different games you are looking for. For example: horse parts, chicken parts, horse breeds, external parts of a steer, pig cuts, sheep parts, and much more!!!  🐽🐎🐑🐔🐴

Have fun playing!


https://www.purposegames.com/game/b4a820349d


Be sure to visit the tab on on our blog references for skillathons and check out all the valuable information I have loaded there! Country Kickers will be prepared to bring it this year at county fair! 

Monday, October 9, 2017

CANCELLED- Horse meeting

 We are cancelling our horse meeting that was scheduled for tomorrow at P&M arena.

Our next horse meeting will be October 24th at P&M Arena.

Thank you.

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Livestock judging

Just a reminder that tomorrow Monday, October 9th at 4:30pm Amy and Jake have invited us to visit Campo Verde High School to discuss livestock judging and help you all understand how to do it, what it means to give reasons, and answer any question you may have about livestock judging. The address is on the calendar.

Hope to see everyone there.

Friday, October 6, 2017

Club officers and Duties


Please be prepared to share a speech if you would like to run for a club officer position on our Friday, October 13th club meeting at the AJ Rodeo grounds. 

Here are the following positions and duties:


  • President- Prepares club meeting agendas with other officers, presides at all club meetings, uses parliamentary procedure to conduct business meetings, show a real interest in the club and helps carry out club decisions, calls the vice president to reside at the meeting if unable to attend.
  • Vice President- Presides at meeting if the President is absent, serves as chairperson of the program planning committee, introduces educations program at club meetings, thanks guest speakers, presenters, member demonstrators, etc, assists where needed.
  • Secretary- keeps an accurate written record of the business meeting and turns in to leader at the end of meeting, reads club's minutes at each meeting, records club's attendance, writes thank you letters to speakers, sponsors, etc
  • Treasurer- Keeps an accurate account of club's money received and spent, gives a financial report at each meeting, gives an annual report at the final club meeting, 
  • Historian- Takes photographs at all club meetings and activities and shares them via facebook, puts together a club scrapbook for end of year party, enter club scrapbook in county contest if available, collects pictures, articles, etc from other officers and club members to include on facebook, and scrapbook.
  • Recreation Leader- Conducts a recreation activity  at each club meeting, plans or helps with Recreation Committee, the club's social events and/ or parties. Leads or assists with get acquainted activities and mixers. 
Once the speeches are completed we will then vote by secret ballot.

If you have comments or questions let me know.

Michelle

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Horse Project Members

Pinal Co 4h Horse Program


Posted: 03 Oct 2017 11:57 AM PDT
We have been confirmed as invitees to the Maricopa County Ranch Sorting Show on 10.14.17 at Rockn A. Please see the link below:

October 14 2017 Maricopa County Ranch Sorting
*You must call Jane Scott to RSVP by this Friday, October 6!

We also have an open invite for their upcoming Western Show if you are interested! Might be good practice before state.

October 22 2017 Maricopa County Western Show

Happy Showing!