Event

4-H Beginning Horsemanship Day

Spokane County 4-H Beginning Horsemanship Day
Saturday, February 29th 2020 9am-2pm
Busy Bee Ranch 14910 W. Craig, Spokane, WA
Entry Deadline Feb. 17th

***Must age 8 years old as of October 1, 2020 to participate***
Registration is open at 8:00 - 8:45am. Late entries will be accepted.

Following are topics for the day:
- Equine Farrier: Knowing your horses feet.
- Basic Riding and Helmet Fitting
- Grooming & Parts of a Horse
- Tack and Tacking Up
- Equine Veterinary Science: Equine Health 101

The Beginning Horsemanship Day will be filled with hands-on learning, equine information and FUN filled day for all ages. This event is dedicated to enrolled 4-H youth members that are beginner/novice riders and parents new to horses or horse kids. Are you in 4-H? The 4-H enrollment process is simple please contact the WSU-Extension Office 477-2160 for more details.

Boots and helmets are required. Horses will be provided for ground work and demonstration- riding will occur. Lunch is
NOT provided. Parents are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. No drop-offs allowed.

This is also a great opportunity for teen 4-H members to apply their leadership skills, mastery and share their passion to other 4-H members(12-19 years). The 4-H Staff encourages every club to register at least 2 of their teen 4-Her's to this event.

Any questions please contact Kate McCloskey 4-H Program Coordinator kmccloskey@spokanecounty.org

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who participate in 4-H events and programs. Contact Kate McCloskey at the Spokane 4-H Extension Office at 222 N. Havana, Spokane, (509-477-2165; kmccloskey@spokanecounty.org) at least two weeks prior to the event.