Happy March to you all. Pretty soon we will be feeling those 50 degree sunshiny days again.
Next week is our Countywide Meeting on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Kenosha County Building on the corner of HWY 45 and HWY 50.
The focus of this meeting is on being Show Ready along with outfits and tack information.
BUSINESS ITEMS>>>
Please find below the following information for the countywide meeting…
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES>>>
New Member Orientations
Looking at the last one to be April 13 at 6:00 PM. Stay tuned for information to sign up.
Project Tee Shirt Ordering
Please reference the t-shirt email. Orders due by April 1.
State Educational Days
Will fill in this information once information becomes available. I do believe there is a meeting set prior to our Countywide meeting like last time at 6PM.
Be an Amigo to a Buckaroo
We are still looking for a few seasoned members to help new members navigate the waters of the horse project and be their go to person when they have questions.
COMMITTEE REPORT>>>
We still have some committee items that could use some help getting off the ground or picked up and ran with. If you can help out with any please let us know.
Wednesday Night Workouts - Ms. Szplyman
If you know anyone who might be interested in coaching one of our workouts. Please reach out to Ms. Szplyman. We have a few coaches scheduled at this time.
Workouts are every Wednesday evening at the fairgrounds pending weather and begin in June through August before fair. Youth get a group lesson from very experienced amateurs to professional trainers with their horse.
Gymkhana Workouts / Clinics - OPEN
We have not received word from anyone at this time that they are participating in gymkhana. So we will assume that there is a not a need at this time.
Gymkhana is for managerial members who go fast and run the timed speed events such as barrel racing, poles, flags, etc.
Mini Camp - Ms. Ellis
We are looking to host this the weekend of June 24-25. Stay tuned for further details.
Public Open Horse Show - Ms. Stalter, Ms. Mizwicki, Ms. Szplyman
We have secured the date which is July 24 and our judge as well. The horse show committee is seeking input from a few of our youth members on specific areas. Please reach out to Ms. Stalter, Mizwicki or Ms. Szplyman.
Pre-Fair Horse Show - Ms. Moran
Working on finding a judge.
Model Horse - OPEN
Volunteers needed to launch this project. Educate youth on model horses and showing. In addition, just enjoying the hobby and possibly making things for your horses and learning about horses through the model horse.
Horse Judging - Ms. Zimmer
No update at this time.
Horse Bowl / Hippology - Ms. Stich & Ms. Vanderpool
Leadership team is assisting in reviewing the draft and answering some questions for the committee.
Field Trips & Activities - Ms. Mizwicki
Currently working on dates to tour Midwest Therapeutic Riding in the summer.
Horseless Horse - Ms. Schmid
Chipping away at it. Not many folks are stepping up. If they are they are way to far away or another reason. If you haven't filled out your buddy status please do so. This means letting us know if you need a buddy and if you have a buddy and that information.
If you know anyone who is interested in becoming a buddy or if you are interested please have them or yourself fill our buddy form.
Make sure if you are a new HH member you attend our member mandatory orientation meeting. Buddy's you'll have your own orientation meeting so you are not left in the dark and get a thorough understanding of the lay of the land.
OUR PROGRAMS >>>
Pony Points
There has been an addition to the pony points sheet. Line 25 State Education Days participation is new. There will be a meeting on this prior to the start of our countywide meeting if you are interested in helping and learning more about the event.
Remember you need to have a minimum of six points in order to be a member in good standing to participate in the horse show at the fair.
Bring your annual sheet with you to every meeting and keep it in your horse project binder in case you have questions, forgot to fill it out, need help filling it out, etc.
Please find the links to the forms here. Remember Pony Points is our way to make sure our project members continuously learn and also earn the status of a member in good standing in order to show at fair.
Merit Program
The merit program is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about horses and ponies. It was developed to help you learn independently and has qualities of the Girl Scout badges.
Members will learn a ton by utilizing and participating in this program. This program in some respects can double and triple dip into your Pony Points yearly sheet to help you become not only a member in good standing but also aid in your overall points for the year towards awards.
NEXT COUNTYWIDE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022
Subject: Arabian Horses
HOUSEKEEPING >>>
Emails MIA?
Don’t forget if you misplace an email or cannot find it you can always find them on our website under the Hay What’s Up page.
Make sure you take a moment to check out our website. Lots of hard work went into creating it just for you! So, you have the information at your fingertips.
Available When You Need Us!
Whether you are new to the project, a few years in, new to showing, etc. we are here to help you out. Feel free to reach out to any of your project leaders. We all have or had horses. We all have shown or are still showing. Our experience ranges from 4-H, open shows, to breed shows. We have tons of knowledge. It can be anything from show apparel - i.e. is this appropriate for fair? Can I wear my helmet in showmanship? I need help finding apparel. To tack - where can I find a used saddle? What is a good brand?
Warm Regards
-js
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KNOW SOMEONE MISSING OUT ON EMAILS?
If you know someone who is not receiving email communications please forward the email to them or have them email kenoshahorseproject@gmail.com. If you are a parent but the emails go to the youth member please feel free to ask to be added so you are in the loop. Also, the same goes for youth. If you want your email added just let us know.
DON'T FORGET OUR WEBSITE
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