Southern District 4-H Horse Camp

06/20/2026

Winning feels like this 😎
Kaylee Ballengee takes 1st in our advanced barrel racing class🐎

Contest class competed last night — catch the replay from our livestream! 🏆

06/20/2026

Recipient of the 2026 Judy McCoy Memorial Scholarship 🎉

We’re proud to award Elizabeth Gusler a full scholarship to camp next summer in memory of our beloved counselor, Judy McCoy.

This scholarship goes to a young camper who embodies the traits Judy lived every day at camp🍀

Throughout the week, Elizabeth was:
• Helpful – always the first to lend a hand
• Encouraging – lifting up other campers
• Good listener – present and thoughtful with others
• Respectful – to staff, peers, and camp traditions
• Attentive – dialed in during activities and quiet moments
• Detail-oriented – noticed the little things that matter
• Creative – brought new ideas and joy to camp

Judy had a way of making every camper feel seen. We’re grateful we can keep her spirit alive by giving a camper who shares that same heart the chance to return next year.

We can’t wait to have you back at camp, Elizabeth 🫶🏼

06/20/2026

The spirit of camp goes to Elizabeth Gusler and Kate Wallace!

The spirit stick went to our Mingo tribe! Great job leading your tribe Reese! 🫶🏼🍀

More pictures and videos to come!

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

📣 Horse Camp Families! 🐴

Our Horse Camp Show starts at 9:30 AM on Saturday!

If your child is not participating in the show, pickup will be from 9:30 AM–12:00 PM

To qualify for High Point they must complete their assigned riding class and trail in the show Saturday and they must have completed their showmanship pattern this morning🍀

For our contest participants, the kids will be running barrels and poles tonight, and we’ll be broadcasting it live on Facebook so family and friends can cheer them on from home! 🎥

We can’t wait to celebrate all of the hard work our campers have put in this week!

06/19/2026

🎙️ Fence Talk Episode 9 is Here! 🎙️

Join us for this morning’s episode of Fence Talk as we caught up with some amazing campers and leaders!

🐴 Macy shared about her time at camp and some of her favorite memories from the week.

⭐ Karlee talked about what it’s like being a SAG and how much she enjoys helping lead and encourage her tribe.

📚 Kami joined us to tell us all about her class and what campers have been learning throughout the week.

We loved hearing everyone’s stories and experiences as another great day at camp got underway! Be sure to tune in and celebrate the friendships, leadership, and learning that make horse camp so special.

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06/18/2026

🎙️ Fence Talk – Episode 8 is Here! 🎙️

Today on Fence Talk, we caught up with some of our campers about one of the highlights of the week—the Ride & Dine!

🐴 Sophie shared all about her time on the Ride & Dine adventure and what made the experience so special.

🍽️ Reese told us what she enjoyed most about the Ride & Dine and why it was such a memorable part of camp.

❤️ Emily joined us to talk about her Ride & Dine experience and what it’s like serving as our camp nurse while helping keep everyone safe and healthy throughout the week.

From great conversations to unforgettable trail memories, Episode 8 is full of camp spirit, friendship, and stories from the saddle!

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06/18/2026

🎙️🐴 Fence Talk – Episode 7 is Here! 🐴🎙️

Episode 7 brought us more great stories and camp memories from some of our amazing campers!

🎣Isabella shared all about the adventures and fun times at the pond.

🍀Kiersten talked about how special it has been having her family join her at camp and make memories together.

⭐ Hannah and Elizabeth reflected on their very first year at camp, sharing what they’ve learned, their favorite experiences, and what has made this week so memorable.

Every camper has a unique story, and we love getting to hear them right here on Fence Talk! Thank you to our guests for sharing a little piece of their horse camp journey with us.

🎧 Be sure to tune in for Episode 7 and keep watching for more camp stories, laughs, and memories from around the barn!

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06/18/2026

The rain held off and the campers are starting their trail for our “ride n dine” dinner!

This is a nice long trail our older campers go on and then ride back to the barns for a nice home cooked meal🔥

Our younger campers have their own tradition of fishing, playing games and have their own meal as well! Then we will all meet at the barn for horse contact time for our younger campers to get a ride in 🫶🏼

06/18/2026

🎙️ Fence Talk – Episode 6 🎙️

Well folks, the weather had other plans today! 🌧️💨 The fence is a little quieter than usual and our special guests have taken cover from the rain.

But don’t worry—Fence Talk will be back later today with our regularly scheduled programming! 🎥🐴 We’ve got more camp stories, laughs, interviews, and behind-the-scenes fun coming your way.

Until then, stay dry, stay safe, and keep an eye on our page for the next episode! 👀

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