Spokane County 4-H

What is #9?
Sunday Feb 11 4-H Horse Bowl Contest #1 4-H Office
Sunday March 3rd 4-H Horse Bowl Contest #2 4-H Office

Saturday Jan 20th 4-H Equine Presentation Contest 4-H Office

Who's is coming?
4-H Holly Jolly Party
Tuesday Dec 19th
Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHxEvSlMMH5GBc5yqMSWT6JlCnf2QqUXKIMayPmdgfgr-wQw/v

Saturday Jan 27th 4-H Horse Awards 11am Spokane Fair Grounds

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NEW: Mark your calendar February 3rd 4-H Livestock Super Saturday 4-H Office

4-H Horse Sub Committee Sign up: Help volunteer for each committee. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IFxbBWineiXD9EtRJXlNZ2HsVuKSQ_F5_X6bMRT8svQ/edit

4-H Horse Project Committee Meeting Tuesday December 12th 7pm
Minutes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WGA01LhMkC5iHInwTf17F9yF0Cu0UhbfOUAH2Y8lwDs/edit
Policy and Budget voting are the December meeting topics.

Save the date for 2024!

4-H Tack Swap March 22-23rd

4-H Horse Spring Clinic May 10-12th Spokane County Fair Grounds

4-H Horse Show #1 June 7-9th Spokane County Fair Grounds

4-H Happy Trails Horse Camp June 23-27th Chewelah, WA

4-H South Horse Camp July 11-14th Spokane County Fair Grounds

4-H Horse #2 Show August 16-18th Spokane County Fair Grounds

Holly Jolly Holiday Party!
Tuesday December 19th, 5-8pm at the 4-H office.
Drop off your kiddos for an evening of pizza, crafts, games, snacks, and a movie!
This is a FREE event for enrolled 4-H youth.

4-H Holly Jolly Holiday Party | Spokane County | Washington State University Kids will have the chance to make lots of holiday crafts, play games, watch a short movie, and have snacks! This will be a free event, but cash or check donations are always accepted. Sign…

Next 4-H Large Animal Committee Meeting/Record Book Judging Dec. 4th 4pm in-person only 4-H Office meeting will be built into the judging evening.

*Each club with livestock projects must send a representative. The more the merrier.

Congrats 4-H Volunteer and Club Leader Erica Whitmore
Congratulations to FFA teacher Erica Whitmore for earning a National Association of Agricultural Educators Exemplary Award! NAAE will recognize state associations that have aggressively engaged in certain well-planned activities designed to serve the best interest of the members and the profession.

Sit ‘N’ Stitch – Sewing Project Group
Monday, Dec 4th at 5:30pm
https://extension.wsu.edu/spokane/event/4-h-sit-n-stitch/2023-03-06/

4-H Hippology Contest #2 9am Dec 16th

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIPoN6-qvNW-qPNcck1xDJQfYsB-87lW4Qg1hQxa-vedwqPw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Get ready, our 4-H Holly Jolly Holiday Party is coming back on Tuesday December 19th from 5-8 PM! We can not wait to host your kids while parents go off and get some shopping done! This is a FREE event but cash or check donations to 4-H will be welcome at the door! Sign up at the link below by Saturday December 16th 🎄

https://forms.gle/RAjYiVHekEr4v7CeA

Giving Tuesday: Support 4-H
bit.ly/give-to-4-h
is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity and is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. It is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and kicks off the charitable season and end-of-year giving.

Join the movement to give whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local 4-H community. In the spirit of friendly competition, each Washington state county 4-H asks local donors to make donations on Tuesday—Nov. 28, with the goal of receiving at least four donations. The county with the most contributors receives a prize.

4-H Livestock Record Book Judging & monthly meeting Dec 4th 4pm
Next 4-H Large Animal Committee Meeting/Record Book Judging Dec. 4th 4pm in-person only 4-H Office meeting will be built into the judging evening.

*Each club with livestock projects must send a representative. The more the merrier.

4-H Horse Hippology Contest #2
Dec 16th 4-H Office
Sign up today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIPoN6-qvNW-qPNcck1xDJQfYsB-87lW4Qg1hQxa-vedwqPw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Save the Dates! State Equine Presentations for 2024!

Congratulations! 2023 Washington State 4-H Equestrian Team Competes at Louisville!

2023 WA State 4-H Equestrian Team
Back row L to R: Katie J., Madison E., Ashley N., Lillie H., Hannah W., Haley D., Eric H., Dylan Q., Hunter M.

Front row L to R: Alice C., Ellie J., Ayane S., Makena P., Vivian R., Charlotte P., Camille T.

Congratulations to the Washington State 4-H Equestrian Team who competed at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Round Up in Louisville, KY on November 4, 2023. 215 youth from 23 states completed this year! Placings are listed in the order they were announced in the awards ceremony.

HIPPOLOGY

In Hippology: Madison, Vivian, Ashleigh, and Hannah (Snohomish County) coached by Rianan Livingston placed Fifth Overall, and

Fourth in the Exam Phase

Sixth in the Judging Phase ,with Hannah receiving Top Individual in Judging and Vivian placing Eighth High Individual in Judging

First in Team Problem

EQUINE COMMUNICATIONS

In Equine Communications, Dylan (Snohomish County) coached by Kimberly Priest placed Eighth Overall in Individual Presentation

Charlotte and Camille (Thurston County) coached by Molly Pestinger took Top Honors as the ENRU Team Presentation Champions, each also earning a $500 scholarship and a trophy.

The trio also took Seventh – Overall Team.

HORSE BOWL

In Horse Bowl: Hunter, Alice, Katie, Lillie, and Eric (Snohomish County) coached by R-A Mazzola narrowly missed placing in the top ten.

HORSE JUDGING

In Horse Judging: Ayane (Snohomish County), Haley (Pierce County), Makena (Snohomish), and Ellie (Snohomish) coached by Pat Pehling placed Ninth Overall, and

– Third Place in Performance

– tied for Eighth in Halter

– Ninth Place Team in Oral Reasons

Congratulations to all of you! We are very impressed with your accomplishments at the Eastern National!

Save the date!
Holiday Crafts, Gift Making and Cooking for 4-H Youth
When: December 19, evening
Where: 4-H Office
Who: Parents drop off, go shopping and 4-H youth have fun with 4-H staff

State 4-H Dog Committee Adopts New 4-H Curriculum
https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4-H-manual-FINAL-jan18-2022.pdf 4-H Leaders can request one free copy per club by emailing [email protected].

Celebrate Giving Tuesday On November 28, 2023
is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity and is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. It is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and kicks off the charitable season and end-of-year giving.

Join the movement to give whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local 4-H community. In the spirit of friendly competition, each Washington state county 4-H asks local donors to make donations on Tuesday—Nov. 28, with the goal of receiving at least four donations. The county with the most contributors receives a prize.

Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. Join the movement and reimagine a world built upon shared humanity and radical generosity. Support your county 4-H by sharing bit.ly/give-to-4-h.

NEW 4-H Volunteer Training
Nov 29 & 30th 6pm-8pm
Zoom: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/9037435566
We do the education sessions in two 2-hour segments. Once completed, active volunteers never need to repeat the initial sessions. We discuss pertinent 4-H topics and review the other simple necessary steps to become a 4-H volunteer.

Check Out 4-H International Exchange 2024 Outbound Opportunities NOW!
Carolyn Russo

Interested in traveling outbound with 4-H International Exchange? Start an application at this link: https://smr.to/p92010 and contact Carolyn Russo at [email protected] to schedule an interview.

Washington State applications and interviews need to be completed and submitted by December 10, 2023.

Dates, ages and countries being traveled to in the summer of 2024 are:

Costa Rica (age 15-18) June 20-July 19

Japan 4 week (age 12-18) July 10-August 9

Japan 8 week (age 15-18) June 12-August 9

South Korea (age 12-17) July 16-August 15

Taiwan (age 12-18) July 16-August 15

Norway (age 15-18) June 20-July 15

Argentina (age 15-18) June 20-July 15

For more information, contact [email protected]

WSU Fall Invitational Meat Judging Practice and Contest Pullman Nov. 18th

WSU Fall Invitational Meat Judging Practice & Contest FALL INVITATIONAL MEAT JUDGING PRACTICE & CONTEST  

Are you interested in showing livestock new or a veterans?
Great clinicians lined up.
February 3rd 4-H Livestock Super Saturday 4-H Office

🥩 Nov. 18th

Breaking news 📰
Help us welcome Kellian Whidden new 4-H State Fair Manager 🍀

Check out the Wa State 4-H Tuesday News!
https://extension.wsu.edu/4h/news/

Great equine nutrition seminar last night!
Thank you Purina, Country Store and McKinley & Peters!
Thank to our 4-Hers and volunteers helping set up and tear down!

Cooking with the Seasons – Fall
Saturday, November 11th at 11am
Free for enrolled 4-H members ages 8+. $2 at the door for non-members.
Pre-registration by November 8th required due to limited space.

Who is coming tonight!
Equine Nutrition Seminar tonight 630pm
Food, drinks door prizes!
Thank you Purina, Country Store & McKinley & Peters
Enter main parking lot and walk in by flag 🇺🇸 pole

NEW 4-H Horse Policy submissions are DUE Tuesday November 14th 7pm

4-H Horse Policy Change Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2pa1dQwBZvy0QZDniCaB6Z9hAbu3CtnYmkTQ9L22OEI5sFA/viewform

Policies will be voted on in December.

November New Volunteer Education Session scheduled

We do the education sessions in two 2-hour segments. Once completed, the initial education sessions never have to be repeated. We discuss pertinent 4-H topics and review the other simple necessary steps to become a 4-H volunteer. Our schedule for November (virtual):
Part 1 -- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 7

Part 2 -- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 8

Both will be found on Zoom at https://wsu.zoom.us/j/9037435566

Remember that you must open from an existing Zoom account


Questions -- Call Gary 509-435-3369

Are you signed up for the 4-H Hippology Contest?

Sunday Nov 12th 4-H Hippology Contest #1 9am

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/ATfnHeTMKKUTGvXd9

Congrats New 4-H Large Animal officers.

President: Mandy Minick Freeman 4-H

Vice President: Brianne Rassmussen West Plains Rangers 4-H Club

Secretary: NOT FILLED must be filled by November meeting

Treasurer: Alicia Breckner Buckles & Bling 4-H Club

*Secretary position is needed immediately. Monthly commitment.

Meet Dr. Craven!
See her speak Tuesday 6:30pm about equine nutrition.
Spokane County Fair Grounds

Dr. Craven has had an interest in veterinary medicine since she was very young. She grew up in a family full of animal lovers, riding and showing horses in 4-H and United States Pony Club. There was always a menagerie of animals in the household, including cats, dogs, horses, and small mammals! Dr. Craven primarily grew up in the Midwest, where she attended University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for Biochemistry. She was very active in the English equestrian team during her college career. Dr. Craven graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. She completed a rotating equine private practice internship at Bend Equine Medical Center in Bend, Oregon. Her passion lies with internal medicine, including gastroenterology, neurology, and hospitalized patient care, and she completed a 3-year residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She has been working in Western Washington since then, where she enjoyed providing veterinary care to equine, small ruminants, and camelids. She is looking forward to diving back into internal medicine with McKinlay and Peters Equine Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoys trail riding with her two horses, KC, a Morgan/Arabian gelding and Truman, a Haflinger gelding. She is planning to start limited distance endurance riding late this season. She also owns a beloved brown and white tabby cat, Mosby, and Strider, an intelligent English Shepherd puppy.