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Annual EquiSTEP Program Required for All Horse Project Members

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Horse Project Members…

The 2026 EquiSTEP program is now up and running! Please remember that all Licking County 4-H Horse project members must complete the online training by no later than June 1st in order to show in county state 4-H equine shows. Full instructions can be found HERE. Please remember that each member must log in with a unique email address. You cannot use the same email address for multiple youth completing EquiSTEP.

SPECIAL NOTE: Those members competing in Horse Bowl, hippology, etc. must complete the training at least one week prior to the state contest for which they are entered.

Complete the EquiSTEP program by visiting http://go.osu.edu/equistep2026

Show Feed Clinic

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Hunt Feed & Supply will be hosting a Show Feed Clinic. Representatives from Kalmbach Feeds will present information on show feed programs, nutrition, and management, as well as answer questions from exhibitors and families. This clinic is intended to be educational and beneficial for youth involved in livestock projects.

What: Show Feed Clinic

When: March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm

Where: Hunt Feed & Supply – 25 N Main St., Marengo, OH 43334

No RSVP required; pizza and drinks will be provided!

2026 Equine Event Opportunities… Sign Up Now!

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Licking County 4-H Horse Project Members are encouraged to get involved in a variety of equine teams and events. If you are interested in being a part of one (or more) of the following events, please reach out to Tessa at 4hequineeducation@gmail.com by January 9, 2026 to ensure that you are included on all communications going forward.

  • Equine Communications Contest
  • Horse Bowl
  • Hippology
  • Horse Judging
  • Skill-a-thon
  • Groom & Clean Contest
  • State Trail Ride

REMINDER: Teen Achievement Awards Forms and Licking County 4-H Committee Scholarship DUE

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The 2026 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards Form Packet as well as the 2025 Licking County 4-H Committee Scholarship Packet are now available. Both forms can be found on the Teen Opportunities page of the website. Achievement Awards forms and the 4-H Committee Scholarship are due to the Licking County Extension Office by Friday, October 10, 2025. By completing the Achievement Awards forms, members have the opportunity to be recognized for their comprehensive project work and leadership activities and can be chosen to represent Licking County at the state level competition. Applicants are also eligible to apply for state trips/camps and other opportunities through this process. Members must be at least 14 (as of 01/01/2026) in order to be eligible for this process. Please reach out to Lisa McCutcheon (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) with questions or for help with the process.

Teen Achievement Awards Forms and Licking County 4-H Committee Scholarship

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The 2026 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards Form Packet as well as the 2025 Licking County 4-H Committee Scholarship Packet are now available. Both forms can be found on the Teen Opportunities page of the website. Achievement Awards forms and the 4-H Committee Scholarship are due to the Licking County Extension Office by Friday, October 10, 2025. By completing the Achievement Awards forms, members have the opportunity to be recognized for their comprehensive project work and leadership activities and can be chosen to represent Licking County at the state level competition. Applicants are also eligible to apply for state trips/camps and other opportunities through this process. Members must be at least 14 (as of 01/01/2026) in order to be eligible for this process. Please reach out to Lisa McCutcheon (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) with questions or for help with the process.

REMINDER: 2025 Fall Horse Banquet

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The Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council will host their annual Fall Banquet on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Horse project members and advisors are encouraged to attend.

When: 3:00-5:00pm

Where: Broad Peak – 6623 Summit Rd, Pataskala, OH 43062

Agenda:

Refreshments
Club Introductions
State Fair & 4-H Year Recognition
Beeson Award
Scholarship Awards

Please RSVP to Laura Tyler: cmteamlt@gmail.com or 614.619.2900