State Horse Judges and Show Management Conference - February 19-21

When: February 19-21

Where: Penn State University

Who Should Attend: New applicants or current judges on the PA 4-H Horse Show Judges List & open show judges, Horse show management and officials, and Competitive horse judging team coaches and members

Tentatively scheduled sessions: New PA 4-H Horse Show rules and rulebook test, Scoring Trail and Over Fences classes, Judging Saddle Seat classes, Responsibilities and tips for judges and show officials, Contest classes rules, equipment and set-up, Patterns and course design, Show management guidelines and safety planning for county and district shows, Information for judging team coaches and members, Judging references and resources

Travel: Tia will be attending (saturday only). Please contact her tsc130@psu.edu or 265-2896 to register or if you need a ride or type your name in a comment below.

More information will be available in late 2009 from your local Penn State Cooperative Extension office or on our website: http://www.das.psu.edu/ - go to 4-H programs, horses, then events!

Horse Bowl/Skillaton Contest - February 15

When: Monday February 15, beginning at 4pm

Where: Extension Office, Towanda

Who: Any 4-H member (Ages 8-18)

Teams: Each club can send as many teams of (4) 4-Hers as possible or as many individuals as possible (individuals will be put into teams at the contest).

Lunch: Pizza and drink will be provided. Each team should bring a snack to share (Veggies, fruit, chips, cookies, etc)

Awards: Handed out at the end of the contest

Horse Bowl and Hippology contests will be run simultaneously; however, teams can compete in both contests. *All questions for the horse bowl contest will be taken from the packet that can be obtained from the extension office. *Hippology test questions and skillathons are taken from 4-H book activities, reference guides and popular horse publications.

Registration:  Register below by sending your name in a comment or contact your leader.

Volunteers: Parents and leaders are needed to ask questions, keep score, keep time, grill, etc.
**Horse Bowl Questions can be found at http://bradford.extension.psu.edu/, click 4-H and Youth and Member Resources.

State Dairy Judging Clinic for Coaches and Sr. 4-Hers - January 30

When: January 30
Where: Penn State University
What: Training on the new PDCA scorecard, comparative traits and terms, taking notes, and giving reasons. Coaches and 4-H member, 13 years and older, will also travel to a local dairy farm to judge and discuss a couple classes.
Travel: Gary will be attending the training and will be able to transport 4-H members. Please call Gary at 265-2896 to register and attend.