Cass County 4-H Horse Program

Coronavirus Update for Horse Advancement Level Update  - March, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 situation and social distancing, there will be changes in 4-H horse Advancement Level Testing.  In order to abide by social distancing recommendations, skills and demonstration testing are on hold. 

We are encouraging youth to complete the written test, which will be offered online, and the reports/feed chart/healthcare charts as these pieces can be completed by youth at home.  The goal is to offer the skills test and demonstration after May 9, 2020. 

For 2020, we are also cancelling the District Horse Shows.  All youth will be allowed to enter the Fonner Park State 4-H Expo without qualifying.  Entries to the State 4-H Expo are due June 15 and the deadline for passing the advancement levels will be extended to June 15.  

Dates to Note:

Written Advancement Tests Available On-Line:  March 25, 2020

Skills and Demonstration Testing Available (depending upon social distancing recommendations):  May 9

Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Show Entry Date - June 15, 2020 to the county office

Advancement Levels Completed Due Date for State Entries:  June 15, 2020

Stampede Entries Due: June 15, 2020 

ADVANCEMENT LEVEL TESTING PROCEDURES

LEVEL 1-3 REQUIREMENTS

  • Written exam: (contact the Extension Office for the link)
  • Skills test:  currently on hold.  The hope is to make these tests available after May 9th.  We will continue to monitor social distancing practices.
  • Demonstration: Skills test:  currently on hold.  The hope is to make these tests available after May 9th.  We will continue to monitor social distancing practices. 

LEVEL 2 & 3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Written report and feed chart emailed to county office at time of completion.  Youth are  encouraged to complete these while we are all practicing social distancing.  

LEVEL 3 – ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

  • Health care paper emailed to county office at time of completion.  Youth are encouraged to complete these while we are all practicing social distancing.  

LEVEL 4 – REQUIREMENTS

Demonstration, written report, and skills test – follow same protocols as above 

4-H Horse Stampede – March, 2020

The 4-H Stampede is now moved to July 12, 2020 (the Sunday prior to the start of the State Expo).  The contests will be held at Fonner Park in the Bosselman Conference Center starting in the morning.  We will have the updated schedule posted on the website in the coming weeks.  All youth will need to re-enter if they were previously entered for the March contest. Entries will be due with the entries for State on June 12th. 

Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Attached is a document you can send out to your families regarding the changes.  

Thanks,

Lena

 

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Lena Luck

Asst Professor/Youth Horse Specialist

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Animal Science

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Zoom Link: https://unl.zoom.us/my/equine

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The Nebraska 4-H Horse Program has life-changing effects on youth. Along with learning horsemanship and animal husbandry, 4-H'ers practice life skills, such as responsibility, self-discipline, personal safety, goal setting, and keeping records. The program aims to develop confident, competent, caring individuals who have good character and are connected to their communities. Youth accomplish this by participating in both local and statewide events and activities.

Many opportunities are available for our 4-Hers.  See below: