The first 2014 riding skills level testing will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center in the Amy Countryman Arena. Anyone wishing to be tested must sign-up by April 8. Contact Marty at mcruickshank2@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.
A second testing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center in the Amy Countryman Arena. Sign-up deadline for the April 29 testing is April 22.
Remember, all other horsemanship level requirements must be completed and handed in to Marty before the riding portion can be done.
It is important to note 4-H’ers need to be testing with their own 4-H projects. The horse is being tested (and acclimated) also. In addition, youth testing for level II must have their horses groomed/clipped for show readiness. This is part of the level II test. If youth/horse do not pass this portion, they will need to come back and retest.
In the past, there has been a problem with 4-H’ers signing up to test and then not showing up as scheduled. A lot of time and effort goes into preparing for the testings. When those signed up do not show, the testers are giving up unnecessary time, talent and expense. Lancaster County 4-H Horse VIPS Committee made a decision that 4-H’ers must notify Marty (402-441-7180 or mcruickshank2@unl.edu) at least 24 hours in advance if they can’t make it to a scheduled testing. The group also voted to assess a $20 fee on anyone who signs up for a testing and then doesn’t come or notify Marty before the testing date. The fee must be paid before the 4-H’er will be allowed to test on another date.