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News & Events 2008
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSA's)
Arkwild/Abaco Barb Youth Project
The ABYP continued sign-ups of youths across America giving speeches or presentations, holding fundraisers, and so forth in order to spread awareness on behalf of the Abaco Barbs in the Bahamas. In the past, hundreds of dollars as well as awareness were raised in this fashion, a true testament to the power of Youth in this country!
Idaho 4-H Horse of the Year Contest
Stone Horse/The Peter Stone Company® continued to give back to the community with their annual Idaho 4-H Horse of the Year program. Begun in 2007, the program gave Idaho 4-Hers an opportunity to nominate their horse for "Idaho Horse of the Year" by writing a 1000 word essay that began, "My Horse has made my Life, and the life of others, better because..." Winners had their horse immortalized in plastic with a portrait model of their best friend by Stone Horse. For more information, check with your County Extension Educator or visit the Idaho 4-H State website. Rules and official entry forms are also available in pdf form here. Deadline to enter is April 20th each year.
SMH4HC Next Generation Photo Show
An small educational, promotional model horse photo show judged by members of the SMH4HC ranging in age from 5 to 14. Two divisions, (adults and kids) with the purpose of introducing the world of photo-showing to club members. Small prizes were awarded. Results along with viewing pix of Overall Champs can be seen here.
President's Volunteer Service Awards
In 2006 the National 4-H program became a part of the President's Volunteer Service and our club is now listed as a certifying organization. For this project, members are encouraged to keep track of their volunteer hours and any youth who volunteers for 50 or more hours a year are eligible for an award from the President. Adults can qualify after 100 hours a year. For more information on this project, visit their website.
DISPLAYS/DEMONSTRATIONS
PROJECTS/FUNDRAISERS
The club happily continued with their collection of pop tops for the Ronald McDonald™ House in Boise, ID all year long. For more information about a Ronald McDonald™ Pop Top Program in your area, visit their website.
In late January, the Club hosted a special Horseless Trail Clinic at the Salmon library. 15 adults participated. The idea was to experience various obstacles from a horse's point of view and explore some of the simple unexpected ways in which a rider can influence his horse's behavior. Contestants learned how to build trust and confidence in themselves as well as their horse, discover secrets of riding a winning course, and learn new inexpensive ways to create challenging new obstacles. Katy, Sarah and Aspen did an awesome job of selling raffle tickets, collecting fees and helping with the clinic. The girls managed to raise $70 for their club funds.
PHOTO GALLERY
New members of the 2008 Salmon Model Horse 4H Club! L to R: Katy, Aspen, ???, Lexie, Jakobi, Sarah and Destini.
Not pictured: Kellsie, Kelsey, and Sierra.
Bailey G. was the recipient of the special "Youngest Exhibitor at NorthWest Expo Live" prize this year, sponsored by the Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club.Hailing from Washington, the precocious 6 yr. old had traveled all the way with her family to Corvallis, Oregon just to participate in the day's horsey activities.
A nice stablemate mare & foal gift set was awarded to her on behalf of the Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club. Our thanks to all the kids who made the effort to come show off their collection. Congrats to Bailey for being the youngest of the lot!
Club leader Susan Dudasik and her incredibly talented mule Ginger winning the Senior division of the Tri-state Equine Festival Mountain Trail Challenge held in Salmon, Idaho this past May 15th. In addition, the pair also won the In-Hand division.The pair had worked hard just to get to this point, and Susan couldn't have been prouder.
Mule Power!
Congrats Ladies!
4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.
