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Washington County Fair Junior Horse Show

The Washington County Fair along with the Saddle Horse Committee have announced a one day horse show for junior fair competitors. This is a change in the schedule from what was previously announced. The show bill classes will not change, and all previously offered classes will still be offered.  The show will be held on Saturday of the Washington County Fair.

The Saddle Horse Committee is planning a fun show for Sunday with more details to follow.  Horse project members must complete skillathon and register their classes in Fair Entry by August 5, 2024

Trailblazers 4-H Club hosting Showmanship Session

The Trailblazers 4-H Club is hosting a showmanship session at their next club meeting.  Volunteers will be on hand to demonstrate and teach showmanship for the following species:  cattle, goat, rabbits, sheep and poultry.  The event will be held Monday June 10th at 7pm at the Barlow Fairgrounds.  All 4-H and FFA members are invited to attend to learn more about showing their livestock.  For more information contact Pam Moore, Trailblazers Club Advisor.

PAS Horse Show Cancelled

The Washington County PAS Horse show has been cancelled.  The PAS show was scheduled for June 1, 2024 at the Washington County Fair Grounds. The arena conditions are not adequate for show after spring flooding back in April and continued rain throughout the last few weeks.  We appreciate every ones understanding in this matter and look forward to our remaining equine sessions and County Fair.  Best of luck to the exhibitors qualifying across the state.

Horse Paperwork Due May 30th

Attention all horse project members.  Horse Packets are available online and should have been received in the mail for all horse project members.  Horse Declarations, immunization forms are due on May 30 to the extension office by 4pm.  No faxed or emailed copies will be accepted, members need to complete original forms and hand them in to the Extension Office.  For more details call Kathryn at OSU Extension at 740-376-7431

Smitty’s Night Announced

The Washington County 4-H Saddle Horse Committee is partnering with Smitty’s Pizza on Tuesday, May 14 2024.  The Saddle Horse committee will receive a portion of the orders placed that evening from 4pm to close.  All funds raised will go to support the 4-H horse program in Washington County and all funds stay local.  Let Smitty’s cook you dinner on Tuesday!

Endowment Dinner Needs to Volunteers and Donations

The Washington County 4-H Endowment Dinner and Auction is quickly approaching on April 13, 2024 at the Washington County Fair- Junior Fair Building.  The committee is looking for volunteers to help with set up on Friday evening, and during the event on Saturday.  Please visit the link to sign up to help volunteer.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094EADA72CA1FD0-4hendowment#/

The Endowment Committee is also still accepting donations for our live and silent auctions during the event.  We would like to thank our generous supporters who have donated to the event this year.  We are also looking for donations for our Grab bags that evening.  Grab bag items can be for adult, teens, and youth.  Items may be dropped off at our office located 1115 Gilman Ave Marietta.  If you have a larger item please call our office upon arrival as our elevator is out of order.

Lastly, we still have tickets available and they may be purchased online from eventbrite (using QR code below) or at our office between the hours of 8am and 4pm.  You may also reach out to a committee member for tickets as well.  We are excited for our largest fundraiser of the year and look forward to a successful event.  Please call our office for more details at 740-376-7431

 

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.