Horse Committee is hosting a Horse Clinic

The Washington County 4-H Saddle Horse Committee is hosting a horse clinic on Saturday April 20, 2024.  4-H members may bring their horses and work with clinician Mike Schmidt.  The event will be held at Stonegate Equine Facility located at 26236 Smith Road, Coolville Ohio.  No preregistration is required, and a light lunch will be served by the Saddle Horse Committee.  The Clinic will begin at 9am and conclude at 12noon.  Out of County 4-H members are invited and will be asked to pay a $5 fee per horse upon arrival at the clinic.  No dogs are permitted and it is suggested you bring your own chair.  4-H members need to wear appropriate attire including helmets.  Please see the attached flyer for information, and contact us at hartline.24@osu.edu for more details.

4-H Horse Packet 2024 is now available

The members in Washington County 4-H may now access the 2024 Horse packet.  The packet may be found online at https://washington.osu.edu under the forms and information tab in the 4-H Program area.  This packet includes information about upcoming Educational session and clinics, fair information, and PAS show information.  Members enrolled in a horse project will receive a copy of the packet soon in their mailbox.  Animal Declaration and horse immunization forms are to be completed and returned to the OSU Extension Office by May 30, 2024.  For more information contact a horse committee member or call our office at 740-376-7431.

Saddle Horse Committee Announces Horse Immunization Clinic

The Washington County Saddle Horse Committee is hosting a Horse Immunization Clinic on Saturday, March 30, 2024.  The clinic will be held at the Washington County Fair Grounds – Horse barn.  Members must contact Dr. John Groah’s office prior to the clinic to schedule the vaccinations needed.  Dr. Groah may be reached at 740-962-2665. All 4-H members exhibiting at fair this year are required to have immunizations and a negative Coggins test.  Please refer to the 2024 horse packet for details.  Jill Dennis, Washington County Saddle Horse Committee representative will be on site to assist with 4-H members and families.

4-H Members Enjoy a Variety of Activities at Craft Event

The annual 4-H Holiday Crafting event was hosted on December 22nd at the OSU Extension Office in Washington County.  Attendees enjoyed making wreaths, ornaments, candles, coloring pages, no hook throws, and even Christmas cookies.  The participants also were surprised by a Santa Shop where they were able to choose a few items for gifts for friends and family.  Crafting supplies and Santa Shop items were provided by Joann Fabric and Crafts through the Kids in Need Program.  This event is always a favorite for those attending and the event is open to all youth in Washington County.  You can save the date for 2024 as the event will be held on December 23, 2024.

4-H to Host Crafting Day

The Washington County 4-H program will be hosting a make it and take it craft day.  Youth in grades Kindergarten thru 12 are invited to the OSU Extension office located at 1115 Gilman Ave Marietta on December 22nd.  The event will be open  from 9:30 to 12noon.  Youth will enjoy wreath making, off the hook crochet, ornament making, cookie baking, Christmas movies, and snacks.  Participants are encouraged to bring a friend and register at the following link.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094EADA72CA1FD0-46485833-holiday  You do not need to be a 4-H member to attend.  Please contact our office for further details 740-376-7431.

Washington County Fair Sale Check Pick Up

The livestock checks are ready for pick up and the Washington County Fair has added an additional pick up time for exhibitors.  If you missed the pick up days last weekend, you may visit the fair board office on Friday, October 13th from 5 to 7pm.  Once you have picked up your check please promptly cash or deposit the check.  It is also a great time to visit your buyers and offer a thank you card for supporting you by purchasing your animal at the 2023 Washington County Fair.

Horse Committee to host Wendy’s Fundraiser Night – Oct 12

The Washington County Saddle Horse Committee is hosting a fundraiser night at Wendy’s located at 105 Pike Street Marietta.  Everyone is invited to Get Together and invite your friends and family to join us on October 12, 2023 from 4pm- 8pm.  The saddle horse committee will earn 10% of the total restaurant sales during this time.  Let us serve you- committee members and youth will be on hand to help you in the dining room, and the Wendy’s Prize wheel will be on site with some cool prizes for participants.  Coloring pages for youth and learn about 4-H and the horse program at our Get Together event.

Waterford Fair Checks available for pick up Saturday

The Waterford Community Fair announced the Hog Sale checks will be available for pick up on Saturday September 23, 2023 from 9:30am- 12noon.  Hog Exhibitors will need to visit the Athletic Boosters vendor both to sign for their check.  If you are unable to make the Saturday time, then checks will be mailed out on Monday.

Horse Stalls Assigned

The horse stalls have been assigned for the Washington County Fair.  Members may decorate their stalls beginning Thursday.  Horses are moved in on Friday from 3pm to 7:30pm and will remain stalled until Tuesday at 4pm.  Please review the list for your stall assignments.  Also there will be a clean stall award this year so be sure to keep those stalls and barn areas neat and clean. 

Horse Patterns for Washington County Fair

The horse patterns for the Washington County Fair Junior Horse show may be found at the link below.

https://horseshowpatterns.com/public_patterns/index.php?key=HSP16918727583713

If an exhibitor would like the patterns printed off they may contact our office at 740-376-7431 for a printed copy.  The copies may be picked up from our office Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.  Horse exhibitors are reminded that move in day is Friday September 1 beginning at 3:30pm and the horses must stay until released from the fair Tuesday, September 5 at 4pm.  Horse shows are Saturday and Sunday of the fair with additional activities and a cookout on Monday.  Refer to your junior fair guide for the schedule of events and best of luck at the fair.