***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Horse pattern and showmanship clinics, May 5-6
Prairie Star 4-H club is presenting two clinics at Middle Cross Stables. Register by calling Sally Schedlock at 402-889-1236. On Saturday, May 5, learn how to execute any pattern from AQHA world-qualifier Morgan Snyder. Cost $75. On Sunday, May 6, bring your horse to learn about showmanship. Free.
Clothing level 1 workshop, May 6
Clothing Superintendent Kath Conroy will teach a 4-H Clothing Level 1 Workshop, “What You Need to Know,” on Sunday, May 6, 1:30–3 p.m. at the JOANN Fabrics and Crafts store, East Park Plaza, 220 N. 66th St., Lincoln. This free workshop is designed to answer all questions and provide a great start. Continue reading…
Horse district/state entries due May 11
4-H’ers competing in 4-H district and state horse shows must be 10 years of age by Jan. 1 and have at least a horsemanship advancement level II. All Lancaster County 4-H’ers participating in district/state horse shows must submit entries, horse identifications and completed horsemanship... Continue reading…
Entomology "Bug Hunt" workshop, May 12
A 4-H entomology "Bug Hunt, How-To" workshop will be held on Saturday, May 12, 1-4 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Register by calling 402-441-7180 by Wednesday, May 9. Learn how to catch bugs, pin, identify and display them to get your project ready for Super Fair. Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Horse showmanship & Showing Prep Clinic, May 20
A free Showmanship & Showing Prep Clinic will be held on Sunday, May 20, 3-5 p.m. at Salt Creek Wranglers Outdoor Arena. Bring your horse and show halter to practice. RSVP to Kate to reserve a slot by calling 402-441-7180 or emailing kpulec3@unl.edu.
Support local 4-H youth during Give to Lincoln Day
Lancaster County 4-H Council is one of the nonprofits the community can give donations to during “Give to Lincoln Day” on May 31, hosted by Lincoln Community Foundation. Your donation is increased by a proportional share of a $400,000 challenge match fund! Donations can be made starting now!
Horse identifications due June 1
Each horse which will be shown at Super Fair must be identified on form “4-H Horse Identification Certificate” and submitted to Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office by June 1. Form is available at the office as a carbon copy form. Continue reading…
Horse judging contest, June 1
The Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H horse judging contest will be held on Friday, June 1 at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 3. This is a county fair premium event. Ribbon placings will be awarded. The top ten contestants in all three age groups will be recognized at Horse Awards Night. Continue reading…
Pre-district horse clinic/show, June 2
The Lancaster County 4-H Horse VIPS Committee, Boot ’N’ Hooves 4-H club and Prairie Star 4-H club are sponsoring a 4-H pre-district format clinic/show/fundraiser on Saturday, June 2, 8:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 3. Show flyer at https://go.unl.edu/predistrict.
***REMINDERS***
Raise your hand for kids in Nebraska!
Nebraska 4-H is calling on you to Raise Your Hand and boost Nebraska to #1 over Ohio! Between April 1–May 15, the three states across the nation with the most hands raised will win $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000. Complete the online form to vote for Nebraska.
Leader training, May 15
New leaders, experienced leaders, 4-H members and parents are invited to a free 4-H Leaders Training and Update on Tuesday, May 15, 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. (you choose which time to attend) at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Meeting will focus on... Continue reading…
Sheep & meat goat weigh-in and tag day, May 15
4-H/FFA members planning to exhibit market sheep and market meat goats and participate in rate of gain for this year’s fair need to have their lambs and goats weighed on Tuesday, May 15, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 1. Continue reading…
Quality Care of Animals face-to-face trainings May 31 or June 7
In 2018, 4-H/FFA youth enrolled in any of the following animal projects will need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals training (formerly called Quality Assurance): beef (bucket calf, feeder calf, breeding beef, market beef), dairy cattle, goat (breeding meat goat, dairy goat, meat Continue reading…
Originally published May 4, 2018 -
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