Committees:

Proud Equestrian Program (PEP) Committee: This group organizes a therapeutic riding program that reaches out to youth with disabilities. Click here to go to PEP page.

Horse Program Committee: The Macomb County Horse Program Committee is made up of members, leaders and parents who are involved in the horse program.  There is a youth and adult executive board, with youth taking the lead at meetings and for activities. The committee meets once a month, September-October, and January-April.  All are welcome to attend meetings.

Mini/Draft Program Sub-committee:  All clubs with members registered in the the mini/draft horse program are encouraged to participate.  The committee determines the show schedule and bill and other dates specifically for these two areas.

Events:

Ray's Riding Rascals' 4-H Club Annual Tack Sale: Come support Ray's Riding Rascal's 32 annual tack sale fundraiser. Click here for there flyer.

County Point Shows: The Macomb County 4-H Horse Program Committee hosts three point shows for saddle or light horses, one a double judge show in the spring, and three mini/draft shows.  All shows are held at Camp Rotary, part of Wolcott Mill Metro Park, located on 29 Mile Road, east of Romeo Plank.

State 4-H Horse Show:  Members have an opportunity to participate in the state show in the light horse program by earning points during the county point shows.

Horse Show Registration: All youth planning to participate in the county mini/draft shows must be registered with Macomb County 4-H and the Horse Program.  Registration materials are due on or before May 1st.

2011 Ad Book Fundraiser Information Packet - Club Copy

2011 Ad Book Fundraiser Information Packet - Leader Copy

2011 Ad Book Letter

2011 Ad Book Tally Sheet

2011 Ad Book Donor Receipt

2011 USDF Introductory Level - Test B (Walk, Trot)

2011 USDF Introductory Level - Test C (Walk, Trot, Canter)

2010 4-H Fun Horse Show Flyer

2011 Light Horse Show Forms

• 4-H Registration Form
• 4-H Class Registration - Ages 9-19
• 4-H Class Registration - Walk/Trot
• 2011 Macomb County 4-H Light Horse Show Bill

2011 Light Horse Patterns

Saddleseat

• Saddle Seat Pattern #1
• Saddle Seat Pattern #2
• Saddle Seat Pattern #3
• Saddle Seat Pattern #4

Equitation

• Equitation Over Fences #1
• Equitation Over Fences #2
• Equitation Over Fences #3
• Equitation Over Fences #4

Dressage

• Dressage Pattern: Intro "C"

Reining

• Reining Pattern #1
• Reining Pattern #2

Eng/Western Riding

• Eng/Western Riding

Trail

• Trail

2011 Mini/Draft Horse Show Forms

• 2011 Mini-Draft Registration Form
• 2011 Mini-Draft Show Bill
• 2011 Mini-Draft Patterns

Horse Award Forms

Bill Collins Award Forms:  The Bill Collins Outstanding Horsemanship Award is given to a 4-H horse project member. It is awarded yearly and is based on the nominee’s overall involvement in 4-H and the 4-H Horse Program. A 4-H member to be considered for this award should be nominated by a 4-H leader. A summary of the nominee’s activities should include both the degree of involvement in and results of participation as a member of 4-H and the 4-H Horse Program. Forms are due the 1st Monday in November. 

Jane Sylvester Award Forms:  Each Club registered in the Macomb County Horse & Pony Project may nominate up to 3 individuals for this award. Nominees may be any 4-H member or adult volunteer in the Macomb County 4-H Horse Project. Of the 3 individuals, only one may be a member of the club making the nomination. A single page letter of support (form attached) must accompany each nomination.  Forms are due the 1st Monday in November. 

Knapp Memorial 4-H Horse Leadership Award: An annual award to recognize an adult offering outstanding leadership to young people within the Michigan Horse Program. This top leader introduces newcomers to 4-H and the horse industry, mentors young horsemen, and promotes 4-H and the horse industry within the local community.  Nominations are due to the Equine specialist by July 1.

Resources:

• State Equine Youth Link

• Click Here for Archived Macomb Horse Information

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