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Washington County Endowment Dinner April 12!

The Washington County 4-H Endowment Dinner will be held on April 12, 2025 at the Washington County Fair Junior Fair building.  The Endowment dinner is the largest fundraiser for Washington County 4-H.  The committee is seeking volunteers to help with set up on April 11 and with the dinner and preparations on April 12.  If you are available to volunteer please sign up at the link below.  The Washington County Endowment Dinner opens at 5pm with dinner beginning at 6pm and is host to a live and silent auction.  The Endowment Dinner features a chicken or steak dinner with baked potato, green beans, applesauce or coleslaw, roll, and dessert.  The community may purchase tickets from the Extension office or any committee member for $30.  For more information contact the OSU Extension office at 740-376-7431.  The link to volunteer is:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094EADA72CA1FD0-54607454-2025#/

 

 

Wood County 4-H Horse Camp

The Wood County West Virginia Horse Camp is being offered this year from June 8-June 13th in Mineral Wells, WV at the 4-H Camp.  Washington County 4-H members who have completed a horse project in the last year and are currently enrolled in a horse project may apply for a scholarship for the camp.  A typical day at camp may include, wake up, feed the horses, get breakfast, tack up and ride, cool down, then lunch and classes with afternoon activities.  Lastly finishup the an evening ride.  Classes include Beginner, English, Western, Contest and Gaited classes.  Washington County 4-H members may apply for the scholarship through the attached application.  Applications are due by April 1, 2025 to be considered for the camp scholarship.  members will be notified by April 15th.2025 Horse Camp Application

Carteens Winter Weather Driving Tips

The Washington County Carteens 4-H Club is reminding drivers to be safe and cautious during the winter travel months.  If you need to travel during snowy or icy conditions or on snow covered roadways this season then leave yourself extra time to arrive at your destination, and remember to take it slow.  The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported 8,104 winter weather crashes last year in the state and of these crashes 21% of them were on snow, ice or slush covered roads and were the result of an unsafe speed.  Washington County reported 29 winter weather driving crashes between December 2023 and March 2024 according to the OSHP.  Our 4-H members are reminding drivers to also leave extra distance between you and the car in front of you and be patient while driving.  Drivers should also check the condition of their vehicles frequently making sure they have full windshield washer fluid, car batteries are in good working condition, and plenty of tire tread as well as at least half a tank of gas. If you find yourself stuck in the snow on a roadway turn your hazard lights on, and remain in the vehicle while calling #677 or 911 for emergencies.  The Ohio State Highway Patrol also reminds drivers to stock their cars with a winter car kit that includes ice scraper, shovel, jumper cables, flashlight, blankets, cell phone charger, first aid kit, tow rope, water and food when traveling longer distances.  If you must travel during winter weather conditions then visit the website to check for real time traffic conditions from the Ohio Department of Transportation.  http://www.ohgo.com/

4-H Holiday Crafting Event

Join us on December 23rd from 9am till 12noon for a holiday crafting event.  All are welcome to attend, come learn more about 4-H and make a few crafts and stocking stuffers for the holidays.  The event is for children ages 5 to 19 and staff and volunteers will be present to assist attendees with their crafting items.  We will be making pillowcases, ornaments, wreaths, gingerbread houses, coloring pages and more.  We will have a snack and sweet treat during the event.  Please RSVP at the following link so we can plan for our supplies and treats.  This event is always a fun kick off for the holiday season.  For more details please contact Kathryn at 740-376-7431.  Here is the link to sign up                https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094EADA72CA1FD0-46485833-holiday

Horse Committee Announces Wendy’s Fundraiser Night

The Washington County 4-H Saddle Horse Committee will be hosting a Wendy’s Get Together Fundraiser Night on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.  The committee will be present from 3:30PM to 7:30PM to help serve the Wendy’s guest.  The committee will receive 10% of all sales that night as well as any donations or tips offered during the event.  Youth will enjoy free coloring pages and 4-H prizes throughout the event.  This event will be held at the 105 Pike Street location in Marietta.  Please join us on October 1st and let Wendy’s do the cooking!  All proceeds will benefit the Washington County 4-H Horse program and it’s members.

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!