4-H News: MI, OH & IN

4-H IS A COMMUNITY FOR ALL KIDS – In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us.

MICHIGAN 4-H

https://www.canr.msu.edu/4h/

The 2022 Equine Education Super Series is in full swing this summer!

The series will consist of six in-person educational opportunities on horse management topics as listed below (May – Oct.). Sessions will run from 6:30pm until 8pm at Tollgate Farm, Novi, MI and will include outdoor hands-on activities, so participants should dress appropriately for the farm. Wednesday, August 24th will be the Composting Horse Manure session and participants can come see an on-site demonstration and learn the process of composting horse manure. Presenters for August 24th will be Erica Rogers and Sarah Fronczak, Michigan State University Extension, Environmental Management Educators. Wednesday, September 28th will be the Horse Health session and participants will work on developing a health care plan for their horse. The speakers for September 28th are TBD. Youth 18 and under are FREE, otherwise, it's $20 per person per session. For groups of 2 or more, the cost is $15 per person per session and you must register 2 or more people at one time. For more details about the Super Series, please contact Tom Guthrie at guthri19@msu.edu or by phone at 517788-4292 or contact Debbie Morgan at morga194@msu.edu, or by phone at 248347-3860, ext. 279.

Looking for ways to keep your 4-H kid’s active, engaged, outdoors this summer? Is your young 4-H'er feeling left-out this show season?

Look no further! Stories for Sprouts and Seedlings is in full swing for the summer 2022 season. Hosted at the 4-H Children's Garden on the campus of MSU, here are the upcoming Stories for Sprouts and Seedlings: Over and Under the Pond on August 17th, Tree Full of Wonder on September 21st, and Big Pumpkin on October 19th. The readings will take place each third Thursday of the month from 10am-11am. Although there is no cost, registration is encouraged. Also taking place at the 4-H Children's Garden, come to Bubble Day for a blast! On August 11th from 11am until 12pm, celebrate the end of summer vaca-tion with a Garden full of bubble-tastic fun! As we explore the wonderful world of bubbles we will paint, eat and even make music with bubbles. Don't forget to invite your friends and family to come to this bubblicious bash! The cost for is $5 per child, registration is required. Register for the Stories for Sprouts and Seedlings and Bubble Day by visiting: https://www.canr. msu.edu/4hgarden/events/index

Our youngest 4-H'ers aren't quite ready to participate in many of the project areas or activities that their older siblings can, but there's still plenty for them to do in 4-H! Your 4-H Cloverbud can partici-pate in community service as much as any other 4H member and they can achieve the benefits of service regardless of age. The emphasis is on participation, learning and teamwork, not competition. Pre-planned service projects include making kits for people undergoing chemo, making care packages for veterans and military members, and more. For more information, please contact Michelle Neff by email at hydemich@msu.edu or at 989-539-7805. For more information on events or how to get involved in Michigan 4-H, contact Taylor Fabus, 4-H Horse and Pony Extension Educator, by email at tenlenta@msu.edu. Stay in-the-loop on Michigan 4-H Horse and Pony events by visiting their online calendar of events at https://www.canr.msu.edu/ horses_ponies/events

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS ONLINE:

https://4-h.org/about/4-h-at-home/

OHIO 4-H

https://www.ohio4h.org/

Mark your calendars, the 2022 Ohio State Horse Groom and Clean Contest is coming up on Friday, August 27th. Located at the Union County Fairgrounds (845 N Main Street, Marysville, OH), the primary objective of the Groom & Clean Contest is to provide an opportunity for youth enrolled in a 4-H horse project to demonstrate their knowledge of horses and equine related subject matter (written test), grooming and team work skills (grooming phase) and their showmanship skills (showing phase) in a competitive yet friendly and relaxed setting. Registration for this event must be made online by August 19, 2022, including the payment of $30 per team. No late entries will be accepted for any reason. For more details, reach out to Dr. Kimberly Cole, the Ohio State Extension Equine Specialist, by email at cole.436@osu.edu

Is your 4-H youth looking to trail ride their tail off in September?

Show off your skills and test your grit at the

2022 State 4-H Horse Competitive Trail

Ride. The Competition will take place on September 9th through September 10th at the Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, OH. Junior Trail Ride participants must be 10-13 years old (4-H age) or may be 14-18 years old, if it is the first time they have participated in the ride. Those riders 14 years old or older must advance to the senior ride after riding the junior ride one time. Senior Trail participants must be at least 14 years old (4-H age) as of January 1 of year of participation. Shadow riders are allowed for ten and eleven year olds or for youth with disabilities on the junior ride. The junior riders ride one half of the senior ride. All other senior rules apply to the junior ride. Registration forms and the fee of $40 will be due on or before August 29th. All trail ride competitors must be currently enrolled in or have previously taken the Trail Riding

4-H IS A COMMUNITY FOR ALL KIDS – In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people.

Wrien by Lisa Skylis, in collaboraon with Cindy Couturier, editor, Saddle Up! Magazine

OHIO 4-H, continued

Project. For a full list of rules, please visit https://ohio4h.org/events/state -4-h-horsecompetitive-trail-ride-0 and scroll down to the ‘Rules &Regulations’ link.

Come one, come all to the Labor Day Family Camp at 4-H Camp Ohio!

Family Camp at 4-H Camp Ohio provides a dynamic, economical end-of-summer vacation with opportunities for bonding, education, and adventure! There will be plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy doing together, or kick back and relax for the weekend. Bring the entire family to 4-H Camp Ohio (11461 Camp Ohio Rd., St. Louisville, Ohio 43071) from September 3rd-5th. The cost breakdown is $90 for ages 13+, $55 for ages 4-12, and ages 3 and under are free of charge. The fee includes two nights of lodging at Camp Ohio, all activities, and all meals. Register online by August 13th at https://www.4h campohio.org/family-camp.html. If you have questions or to learn more, contact Family Camp organizer Haley by email at haleylake37@gmail.com or Camp Ohio email at campohiooffice@gmail.com

Do you have a Cloverbud at home who loves to read?

Check out 4-H Cloverbud Reading Adventures! A part of the Ohio 4-H Coverbud Program, these twenty reading adventures include activities, crafts, games, and snacks centered around a children's book. Online at: https://u.osu.edu/cloverbud connections/reading/ to start your Cloverbud’s next reading adventure!

INDIANA 4-H

https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/

Calling all involved in Elkhart County's 4-H Saddle Club! Head to the Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds on the following dates for meetings: 4-H Saddle Club Junior Leader meeting on August 7th and September 4th from 7pm-8pm, Saddle Club 4-H Club meeting on September 12th from 7:309pm. For more information about the Elkhart 4-H Saddle Club meetings, reach out to Ashley Holdeman at 574-354-7403 or by email at ashleyholdeman4h@yahoo.com

Congratulations to all those who competed in the Randolph County Fair 4-H horse show on July 17th-20th!

Although Fair is over, Randolph Riders 4-H members still have a couple of shows left before winding down the 2022 season. On August 6th, competitors can make their way to the Circle X Fun Show starting at 3pm. On September 3rd, there will be another opportunity to compete at a Circle X Fun Show starting at 10am. For anyone unfamiliar, Circle X Ranch is a non-profit organization based around family/horse oriented events and located in Winchester, Indiana. The Randolph Riders 4-H Horse & Pony Club will be having an advisory meeting on September 1st at 7pm, open to all members/parents. The advisory meeting will start at 7pm in the Best Way Disposal Center in Husted Hall at the fairgrounds. At the next meeting or show you attend, please pick up a new date sheet for the most up to date list of upcoming events. To keep up-to-date, visit the following website https://randolphriders.webs.com

Know a volunteer that’s demonstrated exemplary service to 4-H?

Nominate them for an Indiana 4-H Volunteer Award of Excellence! Indiana 4-H will recognize a Youth and an Adult 4-H Volunteer in each of five award categories. These five categories include Excellence in 4-H: (1) Club Programming; (2) Science Programming; (3) Healthy Living Programming; (4) Civic Engagement/Leadership Programming; and (5) Animal Science Programming. Additionally, a team award will be presented to a group of Youth and Adult 4-H Volunteers who have demonstrated “Excellence in Youth and Adult Partnerships.” Individuals or teams may be nominated by any member of the Purdue Extension Staff, by any active participant in the Indiana 4-H Youth Development program, or by self-nomination. Nominations are due on August 15th, 2022. Application Information: The same nomination form is used for each of the six award categories. If an individual is nominated in more than one category, separate nomination forms will be submitted for each category. A single individual may win an award in only one category. Completed nominations include the nomination form and one (1) letter of support written by an individual who can best describe the nominee's contributions to the 4-H Program (e.g., Extension staff, 4H Volunteers, 4-H Families – unrelated to the nominee). Nomination packets missing any of these components (nomination form and a letter of support) will not be considered. Each completed application will be reviewed by a selection committee of Extension staff. Award Information: Awards for the five youth categories will be $250 each. Award recipients may choose to apply the $250 to their post-secondary education or they may designate a 4-H group to receive the $250. Awards for the five adult categories will be $250 each. Award recipients will designate a 4-H group to which the $250 will be given. Team award in the Youth and Adult Partnership category will be $500 and will be awarded to a 4-H group of the team's choice. For more information on Indiana 4-H, email Courtney Stierwalt, 4-H Youth Development Ext. Specialist at dickerso@purdue.edu. Please also visit Purdue Horse Extension's Facebook page to stay updated on 4-H and equine-related news.