Rockin' Riders Ride Day

This Sunday, October 30, the Rockin' Riders will have their first monthly ride day.  They will meet at Serenity Stables in Royse City at 1:30 p.m. for lunch and then ride.  Serenity Stables is located at 700 N. Sorrells Rd., Royse City.  

Rockin' Riders will provide the hot dogs, chips and drinks and members are asked to bring desserts to share.  Please contact the Rockin' Riders via email to R.S.V.P. so we will know how many we are serving!  Email:  rockinriders@gmail.com

Rockin' Riders Horse Shoeing Demonstration

The Rockin' Riders held their monthly meeting on Monday, October 24.  Their speaker was farrier, Kyle Caythorn, who showed the members how to put shoes on a horse.  Members enjoyed the demonstration.  Kyle made a hoof pick out of a horse shoe with his blacksmith equipment and the Rockin' Riders will give it away at their next meeting on November 28 to the member who can correctly answer questions about what was learned at the demonstration.

4-H HORSE SAFETY and EDUCATION CLINIC scheduled during Thanksgiving Break

The new Gold Buckle 4-H Club, in association with the Bar S Arena in Royse City, is presenting a  "Horse Safety & Education Clinic" on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. 

This clinic is designed for those individuals wanting to get acquainted with and/or learn to handle, own a horse and/or improve their skills. All ages are invited.

Clinic Schedule:

9:00 am -12:00 pm  Safely approaching & catching, grooming & handling a horse. 

12:00 pm -1:00 pm Lunch--concession proceeds to Gold Buckle 4-H Club. 

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm  Saddling/bridling, mounting & safe riding techniques. 

Fee for each session--$5.00/person to Gold Buckle 4-H Club. 

A limited number of horses will be accepted in each session for owner hands on help--$25 each. 

For registration forms and further information, please email GoldBuckle4H@yahoo.com

www.barsarena.com for directions.

1st Year Rockwall County 4-H Members Shine at Kaufman County 4-H Horse Show

 Pictured (L to R) Alayna Witherspoon, Ryan Tilley and 

Sydney Kramer

Pictured (above) Ryan Tilley and his pony, Crystal, 

High Point 1st Year Showing and 

Overall Top 1st Year Western Exhibitor

The Kaufman County Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Club hosted a "Fall Fun Show" for young riders on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Rafter J Cowboy Church Arena in Terrell.  This event was geared for young riders learning how to show horses and featured many 1st Year Walk-Trot classes along with a Hobby Horse Rookie Walk-Trot class. 

The Rockin' Riders were represented by new members Sydney Kramer and Alayna Witherspoon while the new Gold Buckle 4-H Club was represented by Ryan Tilley.

Alayna and her horse, Kad, placed 1st in Stakes, 2nd in Poles and 2nd in Barrels.

Sydney and her horse, Blaze, placed 2nd in 1st Year Walk-Trot Western Pleasure and 3rd in the Hobby Horse Rookie Walk-Trot Class.

Ryan and his pony, Crystal, had an amazing first time showing.  Ryan placed 1st in 1st Year Walk-Trot Poles, Stakes, Barrels and Showmanship; 2nd in 1st Year Walk-Trot Western Horsemanship and the Hobby Horse Rookie Walk-Trot Class; and 3rd in 1st Year Walk-Trot Western Pleasure.  Ryan was awarded trophies for Overall Top 1st Year Western Exhibitor and High Point 1st Year Showing.

Rockwall County 4-H is very proud of our newest members. Congratulations from all of us!

 

Gold Buckle 4-H Club Set to Hold It's First Meeting

The Gold Buckle 4-H Club is a new club in Rockwall County.  Club Managers: Kelsey Steadham, Angela Tilley, Carla Edwards, and Katy Abney are excited about this new club.  They will hold a Meet and Greet on October 24, 7pm at the Community Baptist Church, 6012  Hwy 276, Royse City 75189.  Come with your excitement and questions about you can be a part of 4-H.

Rockwall County 4-H Kicks Off New Year

4-H KickOff is a Huge Success

Thank you for everyone who played a part in the Rockwall County 4-H KickOff.  All 4 clubs were represented and there was alot of interaction from the potential families at the gathering.  Families started arriving at 5:50 p.m and continued arriving until 7:15.   We recorded over 35 new families that expressed interest in the program with one to three children in each family.  Interest ranged from Shooting Sports, to Food & Nutrition, to Animal Science projects; Horses to Clothing and Textiles, and Photography as well.  It was a super night.  Door prizes were given out every twenty minutes and excitement was definitely in the air.

The KickOff was followed by a County 4-H Council and Parent Adult Leader Meeting.  The group reviewed the night's activities discussed fall programming and set initial plans for the Christmas Party.  they also made preliminary cuts for the T-Shirt Contest. 

It's National 4-H Week!

Dear Friends,

Welcome to National 4-H Week!  I hope each of you are enjoying a GREAT start to the week!  Each day, we will be sending a message regarding 4-H.  Today's message is on one of the 4-H's: HEAD FOR CLEARER THINKING

Did you know?

• HEAD FOR CLEARER THINKING - 4-H Members report better grades, higher level or academic competence, and an elevated engagement at school. (Tufts Study on 4-H and Youth Development).

Share that fact with someone!