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The 4-H Pledge

I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking,
my HEART to greater loyalty,
my HANDS to larger service, 
and my HEALTH to better living,
for my Club, my Community, my Country, and my World.

Our Purpose and Goals 

Purpose

- Promote continuous growth in programs fostering horsemanship education, initiative, self reliance, sportsmanship and other desirable traits of character.

- Experience the pride and responsibilities associated with the care, feeding, management and health of the animal.

- Promote a greater love for animals and to establish a humane attitude toward them.

- Learn safety precautions to prevent injuries to themselves, their mounts and others.

- Learn skills in horsemanship and an understanding of the business of breeding, raising and training horses.

- Appreciate horseback riding as a healthy and wholesome form of recreation as well as to stimulate appreciation and conservation of our responsibilities through working in groups and supporting community horse projects and activities.

- Encourage participation by all 4H members desiring to participate regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status or family status.  

Goals

- Through association leader ship and instruction, it is our goal that the 4-H member derive all the enjoyment and benefits possible as a result of participating in meetings, clinics and other educational programs provided through 4-H.

- The SCC 4-H HLA will provide activities where each 4-H member to the extent possible, in all activities provided by the association.

- The SCC 4-H HLA will provide age appropriate activities where each 4-H member can be exposed to cooperative working experiences that lead to common group goals.

- The SCC 4-H HLA will provide each 4-H member with opportunities to experience good leadership, fair play, good horsemanship, a sense of honesty, character, pride and good sportsmanship at all times.

- The SCC 4-H HLA will always provide, conduct and host programs with proper instructions, teaching methods, conditions, rules, health, safety and provide for the welfare of each participant and project animal in accordance with county 4-H rules.   

Clubs and Committees

- Bitz of Luck - Robyn Limberg and Olivia Prusik
Classic Clovers - Mary Moceri
- East Shore - Duke Fields and Melissa Fields
- Equestrian Express - Linda Taylor
- Equine By Design - Linda Kummerlan
- Great Expectations - Connie Murray and Nikki Scott
- Happy Trails - Julie Parker Pauly
- High Hopes & Horsemanship - Jamie Peck and Shyann Wehrwein
- Majestic Equestrians - Carmen Goethals
- Mane Attraction - Cheryl Thuma
- Midnight Express - Kathy Williams and Stacy Sills
- Mis-Placed Riders - Dawn Sullivan
- Phoenix Wranglers - Karen Wesch and Jennifer Wesch
- Quick & Classic - Chelsea Sullivan
- Rimrock Acres - Heather Gruell and David Goretski
- Rustic Ramblers - MaryAnn Moskal, Lucy Brown, and Vanessa Sanda
- SCC Outlaws - Jacy Huntley
- SCC Trailblazers - Patty Shappee and Katalin Kersten
- Tails N Trails - Beth Klein and Harli Boomer

- Resource Leaders - Deb Block, Cheryl Bowersox, and Colleen Provost 
 
- SCC MSU Extension and 4-H Program Coordinator - Lori Warchuck

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Fair

4H Horse events and fair: A copy of current coggins will be required with horse registration info on May 1, 2024. Original coggins must be showed at check-in at any of our 4H Horse and Fair events.

The date on the current coggins must be good through the end of fair, which is July 20, 2024. Please remember it is required by law for you to have a current coggins with you any time you transport your horse.

Horse Check-In Information
Horses may be checked in between 4:00pm and 8:00pm on Sunday before Fair. Horses must be unloaded in the parking lot off the pavement, lead across the horse crossing crosswalk and stop for inspection at the red barn. ORIGINAL negative Coggins and helmets must be presented at this time. Horses must be checked out Sunday after fair starting at 6:00am and no later than 11:00am. Exceptions will be made only in an extreme emergency. Anyone leaving early without written permission from Fair Board and Horse superintendent may not be eligible for stalls the following year, and may be subject to any further discipline as Fair Board deems appropriate.

Horse Project Information
- Set up Friday 6pm (portable stall etc.) & Saturday 10am (barn decoration etc.)
- No vehicles behind barns after 9am or before 11pm *NO EXCEPTIONS*
- Tear down – clubs may start to take down barn decorations Saturday after 10PM.
- Vehicles permitted behind the barns until after 11:00PM.
- Horse(s) not to check out before 6am on Sunday 
- You must check out with barn manager
- Teardown Sunday - Clubs/individuals will tear down the same areas they setup.
- Don't forget your HELMETS: they are mandatory in the practice rings at all times.

State 4-H Horse Show


The State 4-H Horse Show is an annual, 3-day event that brings together 4-Her’s age 13-19 from counties across the state. Members are selected by their county 4-H programs to participate in this event. Competing at the show and being able to represent their county is a terrific honor for the youth involved.

Over the course of this three day State 4-H Horse Show, members compete in: English and Western events, Dressage, Trail, Hunter Hack, Gymkhana, Draft Horse, Miniature Horse and PEP (Proud Equestrian Program) classes. Some of the best riders in Michigan have spent months and even years preparing for the show in hopes of improving their relationship with their animal, bringing home a gold medal or even being named Champion in an event. Although the show is very competitive, the memories made and the experience gained is by far the greatest reward of all!

A unique aspect of the State 4-H Horse Show is that it is almost completely run by volunteers; family and friends of 4-H from across the state come together to plan and run the show. Without their help, and the support of the many sponsors and commercial vendors, the event could not be as successful as it is.

The dates for 2023 are August 18 through August 20. Paperwork indicating the 4-Her’s intent to compete at the qualifying show must be submitted by May 1st. Paperwork includes a horse ID and their class list.


- 2023 State Qualifying Show Horse Show Class List

- 2023 State Qualifying Show Eligibility Requirements

- 2023 State Qualifying Show Registration Form

- 2023 State Qualifying Show Western Raining Pattern

- 2023 State Qualifying Show Equitation Pattern

- 2023 State Qualifying Show Junior Showmanship Pattern

- 2023 State Qualifying Show Senior Showmanship Pattern

- 2023 State Qualifying Show Stock Seat Pattern

- 2023 State Qualifying Show Trail Pattern

- 2023 State Qualifying Show USEF Training Level Test 1 Pattern

- 2023 State Qualifying Show WDAA Western Dressage Basic Level Test 1 Pattern

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Calendar

- None

Location: Goodells County Park

- Required Paperwork Due - May 1, 2023 
- St Clair County 4-H Day Camp - May 13, 2023
- John Tate Memorial Show - May 20, 2023
- Sue Jones Scholarship Applications Due - June 1, 2023
- Warm-Up Show - June 17, 2023
- State Qualifying Show - June 25, 2023
- Deadline for Premium Statements - July 1, 2023
- Horse Check-In (Original Coggins/Helmet Check) - July 16, 2023 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM
- SCC 4-H Fair & Youth Open Show - July 22, 2023
- SCC 4-H Fair Open Mini Show - July 22, 2023
- Fair - July 15 - July 20, 2024

Location: Goodells County Park

- October 20, 2022 at 7:00PM [Special Meeting]
- November 17, 2022 at 7:00PM
- January 19, 2023 at 7:00PM
- March 16, 2023 at 7:00PM
- April 11, 2023 at 7:00PM [Special Meeting]
- May 18, 2023 at 7:00PM
- June 15, 2023 at 7:00PM
- July 13, 2023 at 7:00PM
- August 17, 2023 at 7:00PM
- September 21, 2023 at 7:00PM 

Location: Goodells County Park

- None

Location: Goodells County Park

Winter Projects/Hippology/Horse Judging
- October 3, 2022 at 6:30PM
- November 7, 2022 at 6:30PM
- December 5, 2022 at 6:30PM
- January 2, 2023 at 6:30PM
- February 6, 2023 at 6:30PM
- March 6, 2023 at 6:30PM
- April 3, 2023 at 6:30PM

Location: Goodells County Park

MSU 4-H State Horse Show
August 18, 2023 through August 20, 2023

Location: Michigan State University Pavilion 

MSU Miniature Horse State Show
-  August 19, 2023 

Location: Michigan State University Pavilion

Documents

Contacts

St. Clair County 4-H Horse Leaders Board

Dave Goretski, President

bigshow107@aol.com

Duke Fields, Vice President

redbigfoot@juno.com

Connie Murray, Secretary

broncomom4@hotmail.com

Cheryl Thuma, Treasurer

maneattraction4h@yahoo.com

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