***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H horse camp at Fort Robinson, register TODAY
The camp’s goal is to improve your skills as a
horseman and build a greater bond between horse and rider. Youth fee is $50. Registration deadline is May 18. Brochure is at https://go.unl.edu/ns6a. Registration form at https://go.unl.edu/mey9. Scholarship Application at https://go.unl.edu/qshq
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.
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H’ers, earn a new sewing machine!
This is the 10th year Kath Conroy, a 4-H clothing superintendent, and her husband, Mike, are graciously donating a new sewing machine to one Lancaster County 4-H youth! All interested youth should submit an essay describing the clothing projects they have completed in the past and their plans for Continue reading…
4-H county Life Challenge Contest, June 2
4-H Life Challenge Judging Contests help youth learn more about issues related to family and consumer science and entrepreneurship. Contests are open to all 4-H’ers. For more information, contact Kristin at 402-441-7180.
County-level Junior (ages 8–11) AND Senior Life Challenge (ages 12 and up) Continue reading…
Horsemanship level testings, June 5 & 26
A 4-H horsemanship advancement level group testing will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Amy Countryman Arena. Anyone wishing to test must sign up by May 29 by contacting Kate at kpulec3@unl.edu
or 402-441-7180. All of the written level requirements must Continue reading…
4-H rabbit tattooing opportunity, June 9
There will be a 4-H rabbit tattooing opportunity provided by the Rabbit VIPS Committee on Saturday, June 9, 9–11 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Cost is $1 per rabbit. Rabbits must have a legible permanent tattoo in left ear before coming to the Lancaster Continue reading…
4-H Plant Science Contests, June 13
Three Plant Science Contests will be held Wednesday, June 13, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Registration is required by Monday, June 11 by calling 402-441-7180. Open to 4-H’ers from all counties, ages 10–18 — premiums paid by the county Continue reading…
State hippology and horse judging entries due June 15
Hippology and horse judging entry forms for the State 4-H Horse Expo at Fonner Park are due to the Extension office Friday, June 15. All entry fees will be paid by the Lancaster County 4-H Council. Contest entry forms and information can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/horse/state-expo. For more info Continue reading…
4-H Bicycle Safety Contest, June 16
The 4-H Bicycle Safety Contest will be held Saturday, June 16, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. The contest is open to all 4-H’ers ages 8 and up. Participants must provide their own bicycle and must wear a helmet. Register by Monday, June 11 by Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
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!
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…
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.
Originally published May 18, 2018 -
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