Upcoming 2010 Dates...

June 26 ~ Sagebrush Community Horse Show
Click here for more information and to download the entry form

June 26 & 27 ~ Parelli Clinic
Licensed 3 Star Master Instructors Susan Nelson and Maurice Thibaut will be
hosting a 2 day clinic June 26th and June 27th. Auditors are welcome. 4-H
and youth groups can audit for free. Clinic will be held at The Farm at 19440
Annie Lane, Reno, NV 89521. For more information and registration please
email Kathy at kathypnh@socalsavvy.com or call (818) 767-2361.
Please note: This is not 4-H affiliated and does not count towards your
attendance for year end awards. Click here for more information.

July 9, 10 & 11 ~ Qualifying Show
This three day show will start with the Gymkhana classes on Friday
afternoon, with the English and Western classes on Saturday and Sunday. A
blue ribbon in any class will qualify you to compete at the Nevada State Expo
in that class. The Qualifying Show will be held at the Lemmon Valley arena
and pre-registration is required. 4-H Dress is required and a snack bar will be
provided. More information to follow once it becomes available.
*Please note this is a date change from the previous date of July 16, 17 &18.
The date was changed to avoid a conflict with the 4-H camp date.

July 17 ~ Sagebrush Community Horse Show
Click here for more information and to download the entry form

July 18-24 ~ 4-H Summer Camp
Open to 4-H campers aged 9-12 to be held at the 4-H campground at beautiful
Lake Tahoe. Be on the lookout for your application to come in the mail. If you
don't receive one, call your 4-H leader or call the 4-H office at 784-4848.

August 20, 21 & 22 ~ Parelli Clinic
Licensed 3 Star Instructors Trevor Carter and Tara Harris will be hosting a 2
day Level 1-2 clinic and a 3 day Level 3-4 clinic. Auditors are welcome & 4-H
and youth groups can audit for free. Clinic will be held at The Farm at 19440
Annie Lane, Reno, NV 89521. For more information and to register contact
Marie Chance rwmdchance@charter.net or (775) 971-1446 or Candy Sader
cmcsader@sbcglobal.net or (775) 849-3134. Please note: This is not 4-H
affiliated and does not count towards your attendance for year end awards.
Click here for more information.

August 25- 29 ~ Nevada State Fair
Lots more information to follow...

September 11 ~ Senior Invitationals
Open to 4-H Seniors only, this fun competition will be held at Allison
Welling's house. Several classes will be available...stay tuned for more
information.

September 18 ~ 4-H Day at the Animal Ark
The Animal Ark has offered all 4-H'ers a special day just for them! In addition
to the normal benefits of seeing all the awesome animals, 4-H'ers will receive
a special behind-the-scenes tour of the feed kitchen & learn about the special
diets & needs of the animals, talk with the animal keepers & learn what it
takes to care for these exotic animals and learn about exotic animal biology.
They will also reserved the picnic area for us so bring a lunch!
Click on the event flier for more information

September 25 ~ County Judging Contest
4-H'ers will have the opportunity to be the judges this time! Classes to include
Tack I.D., Feed I.D., two halter classes, two performance classes, and oral
reasons. Check in begins at 7:30 and the contest begins at 8:00. To be better
prepared, bring a water, a clipboard, scratch paper to take notes on,
sunscreen and a lawn chair. A snack bar will be provided and 4-H dress is
required, including an equine helmet for close inspection of the horses. The
Judging Contest is a mandatory event if you'd like to achieve 100%
attendance! Pre-registration is required so please let your 4-H leader know if
you'll be able to make it. More information to follow once it becomes
available.

October 9 ~ Autumn Antics
This Play Day Show, open to all riders and breeds of horses and mules, serves
as a Community Service Fund Raiser for the Silver Knolls Spurs 4-H Horse
Club. The show will be held at the Lemmon Valley Arena and starts at 9:00
a.m. There will be lots of fun games and gymkhana classes for all ages.
Ribbons will be awarded to 1st through 5th place plus a High Point & Reserve
High Point award. A snack bar will be provided all day. More information to
follow once it becomes available.

October 16 ~ Annual Endurance Ride
The Silver Knolls Spurs 4-H Club will be hosting their 21th Annual Endurance
ride on Saturday, October 16th. The 10 or 20 mile ride, open to all riders and
breeds, will begin at the Lemmon Valley Arena. The Mandatory Veterinary
check is at 8:30 and the 20 mile ride will begin at 9:30 and the 10 mile ride
will begin at 10:00. Ride categories are: 5-10 years old, 11-13 years old, 14-17
years old and 18 years and older. Awards will be given for Completion,Best
Time, and Best Condition in each ride category. Entry fee ranges from
$10-$25 per rider, with a discount given to 4-H'ers. Lunch will be served at
1:00 and the award presentation will be at 2:00. More information to follow
once it becomes available.


~ More dates to be added when available ~
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