The Johnson County 4-H Horse Project is Open to Clovers - Seniors
Take Part in the Many Activities in the Johnson County 4-H Horse Program
Spring 2021 Horse shows
The 2021 Shows will be held at the Johnson County Sheriffs Posse Indoor Arena. 1315 South Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031This facility has one large arena, ltd. stalls, 12 RV hookups, plenty of room under cover, restrooms, We are looking for someone to provide a concession stand, or we will get a food truck. Our shows have been held here in the past so they do have the things we require. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
What We Offer
Teams, Shows, Education, Awards
The program started with one county qualifying show for the year to now sponsoring 4 shows in the spring, and 3 informal shows in the fall (the last show of the year includes our famous Halloween costume class), winter ride nights with limited instruction in January through March. The four spring shows are designed to help the kids that want to go on to District and State competition.
With our county awards and recognition banquet in June, we now have quite a full schedule. The committee also sponsors and helps support the Horse Judging team, the Horse Bowl team and the Hippology team as non horse learning activities.
Who Can Join the Horse Committee
Interested in Johnson County 4-H horse Activities?
The Horse Committee is open to anyone interested in Johnson County 4-H horse activities. The Johnson County 4-H Horse Committee meets on the last Monday night of each month at 7:00 at the United Coop meeting room on north Main Street Unless there is a special need, we do not meet in June, and November, . We look forward to new ideas and programs that we may not have thought of, and we do set the rules and requirements for our counties activities.
4-H Membership Requirements
4-H For Kids of Most Ages
4-H is for kids of most ages, from Kindergarten,1st and 2nd grade for our Clover kids, or in the 3rd grade up to a graduating senior you can be in the regular 4-H activities. Parents and grandparents don't have to join, but if they want to be leaders they will have to join as a leader volunteer.
For others who just want to help, there is plenty to do and we are the ones to help you find a function you can enjoy and will help the group. The 4-H program is a voluntary, non-formal educational program offered to youth regardless of race, color, national origin, residence or handicap.
Check with the Extension Office about a club in your area. There are clubs that focus on particular activities, so be sure to ask. For more details and information about the Texas 4-H programs, call the extension office at 817-556-6370 or go to http://www.texas4-h.tamu.edu/
Scholarship Opportunities
Financial Aid for Graduating Seniors
Beginning January 1, 2011, the Johnson County 4H Horse Committee will sponsor a financial aid program to our graduating seniors.
Financial awards will be up to $250.00 each. See the application and the requirements.
4-H Horse Programs
Horses and Horsemanship Education
The Johnson County 4-H Horse Program is designed for youth with an interest in horses and horse events. Youth will be provided with experience to help develop leadership, citizenship, self-esteem, social, and horsemanship skills. This program is for youth ages 8 years to 18, as of September 1st. The 4-H Horse Program includes programs for both those youth who own/have access to horses and those who do not, but still want to learn about the science of equine care and management.
4-H Horse Programs
Horses and Horsemanship Education
The Johnson County 4-H Horse Program is designed for youth with an interest in horses and horse events. Youth will be provided with experience to help develop leadership, citizenship, self-esteem, social, and horsemanship skills. This program is for youth ages 8 years to 18, as of September 1st. The 4-H Horse Program includes programs for both those youth who own/have access to horses and those who do not, but still want to learn about the science of equine care and management.
Hippology
Hippology is an activity that can enhance learning for 4-H members by letting them exhibit their knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry in...
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This team activity helps 4-Hers increase their knowledge of horses and the Texas 4-H Horse Project Teams of three or four use a game show...
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Horse Shows
The Johnson County 4-H Horse Committee in Cleburne, Texas sponsors several open horse shows throughout the year. These are open to any age exhibitor on...
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