Winning Ways Clinic

Join Us for the Winning Ways Clinic sponsored by the Department of Animal Science and the Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association. The 28th annual clinic will be held on March 8 at Penn State's Snider Agricultural arena.

Pre-registration for reduced rates is due by March 4.

This year's clinic focuses on the development of the young horse and includes practical, hands-on information useful for horses and riders at all stages of training. The program includes:

• Lecture/demonstration format
• Developing handling and riding skills for youth and adults at all levels
• Topics: ground handling and lunging, starting the horse under saddle, work on leads, early collection of the horse, and showing the young horse.
• Techniques discussed will be relevant for all types of riding.
• Tips and methods to improve you and your horse
• Questions & Discussion – Answers to your questions and suggestions for handling problems, changes and challenges for you or your horse

The featured clinicians are Mark Smith, Instructor at the University of Findlay and Brian Egan, Instructor of Equine Science at Penn State. Both are highly experienced and well regarded for their work with young horses and teaching techniques for youth and adults.

A tack and clothing sale and visits to the Penn State horse farm are also available. Participants will be able to see the Penn State Quarter Horse herd as well as horses to be offered for sale in May.

Join the DuMOR Champions Club!

The DuMOR Champions Club welcomes 4-H and FFA members who show their livestock in county fairs.  Sign up online at TractorSupply.com/DuMORChampions and you will receive:

• The choice of a belt buckle or hat
• Coupon for a free bag of DuMOR Show Feed
• Coupon for show supplies from Weaver Leather

And, when Champion Club members win at certain levels using DuMOR show feed, they can win apparel from Tractor Supply.

Check out the article in the latest edition of OUT HERE by Tractor Supply- Summer 2013.

No endorsement by 4-H is implied or intended. Use of the 4-H and emblem is authorized by USDA. FFA emblem is used with permission from the National FFA Organization.

Summer Robotic & Science Challenge

Penn State Extension in Potter County will be conducting a 4 week program on robotics and science in the Coudersport, Genesee and Galeton Libraries.  Youth will get the chance to build and program an eco-bot and try their hand at a variety of hands-on science experiments.  The program is open to all youth ages 8-14 and is free.

The program will be held at the Coudersport Library on Wednesday Mornings from 9:30-11:00AM beginning on July 10.  In Genesee the program will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:30PM beginning on July 9 and in Galeton on Wednesday Afternoons from 1:00-2:30PM beginning July 10.  To register, call the Extension Office at 274-8540 or stop in to the Coudersport, Genesee or Galeton Libraries.

Hope to see you this summer! 

Poster Contest Winners Announced

Congratulations to the following 4-H and cloverbud members for their placings in the county 4-H poster contest.

Poster by Cloverbud- Eli Hyde

Seniors 13- 18

First Place- Sabrina Williams
Second Place- Noell Nichols
Third Place- Makenna Ransom

Juniors 8-12
First Place- Noah Jones
Second Place- Autumn Harig
Third Place- Ethan Jones
Fourth Place- Shayla Wilhelm

Cloverbuds 5-7
First Place- Eli Hyde
Second Place- Ethan Harig
Third Place- Kimberley Andruchowsky

If anyone is looking to provide a loving, long-term home to a horse, the 4-H office has been contacted by a woman in Genesee who has two Appaloosas available.  Information on the gelding and mare can be found below – along with contact details.  A photo of both horses is attached above. 

Please share this information in an attempt to find this pair a wonderful home.  Thanks!

Amy,

I spoke to you this morning about our two Appaloosa horses, Shy Ann and Nacho.  Shy Ann is the darker colored one and Nacho is the other one.  They were both checked over by the vet late last fall and are in good health.  Nacho, a gelding, is approximately 7 years old and a wonderful horse who likes people. Shy Ann, a mare, is approximately 20 years old.  Neither horse has been ridden for some time.  He needs an experienced rider because he is spirited and she would be good for a less experienced child.  She does have some joint stiffness due to her age and he is at least partially blind in his left eye.

We are both in our 70's and would like to find a home to give them to that will love them and treat them well.  They are a bit spoiled.

Maybe you know of someone who would like one or both of them for a 4H or FFA project.  Could you post something on you bulletin board?  We live in Genesee and Sally works for Potter County Human Services in Roulette so she could stop by one day and talk to you about them on her way to or from work.

Thanks

Will or Sally

@ 585 749-6042 (Sally's cell),  814 228-3794 (home phone) or loghomey@yahoo.com

Webinar Title “Learn about International Youth Exchange: U.S. Department of State Hosting and Scholarship Opportunities”

Webinar’s Intent:

Did you know the U.S. Department of State provides full scholarships to international and American high school students to study abroad?

Each year, the State Department awards competitive, merit-based scholarships to approximately 2,000 of the most promising international students from over 50 countries study in U.S. high schools, live with volunteer host families, and engage in extracurricular, leadership and community service activities., At the same time, approximately 1,000 American high school students receive full scholarships to study overseas each year.

Discover how 4-H families and clubs in your state can support U.S. Public Diplomacy efforts and foreign policy goals by welcoming an international student into their homes and educating American youth about study abroad scholarship opportunities.

This is an opportunity to learn how 4-H clubs and families can internationalize their communities, bring current events to life, and develop future leaders with global competencies who will foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

This webinar will primarily focus on opportunities for hosting international exchange students.

Please join me in an Adobe Connect Meeting.

Meeting Name:  International Youth Exchange
Summary: This is an opportunity to learn how 4-H clubs and families can internationalize their communities, bring current events to life, and develop future leaders with global competencies who will foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

This webinar will primarily focus on opportunities for hosting international exchange students. 
When:  Wednesday 1 May, 03:00 PM ET for appx. an hour
Time Zone:  (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)

To join the meeting: http://nifa-connect.nifa.usda.gov/r8vdlu4uc0b/

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Imagine a place where kids can gather without the distractions of today’s hectic world.  A place where they feel connected and accepted by others, have the confidence to take on new challenges and try new things and where they have the opportunity to interact and make friends with people who are different from them.  This place is called camp!  4-H Campers have the opportunity to participate in daily workshops, nightly events including talent shows, campfires, scavenger hunts and the usual camp activities such as games, swimming, and canoeing. The mission of camp is to help each individual camper gain skills that help them achieve a strong self-concept, self-responsibility, and an ability to get along with peers.  

Northwinds 4-H Camp registration is now open and enrolling campers for the 2013 summer session June 11-14.  4-H Camp is held at Camp Penuel in Eldred, PA.  4-H camp is open to all youth ages 8 to 13.  You do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to participate in camp.  For more information or a registration packet, please call 814-274-8540.  Cost is $90 for four full days.  Registration deadline is May 8.  Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.