Horsin' Around 4-H Club

05/08/2026

🌟🌟Come on out and see what we do, how we do it, and how you can get involved in our mission!! 🌟🌟

04/27/2026

🫶Anyone looking for a tax write-off for donating some hay? Our barn is almost empty and we need your help! Valor Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in King George, Va specializing in recreational therapy for injured service members and their families. The majority of our resident animals have come from rescues or owner surrenders, and they all play an active role in helping the service members. Horse quality hay needed. Square or round. We can make arrangements to pick up or we would be very grateful for a delivery. Please check out our website or reach out for more details!🫶

03/24/2026

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! On behalf of the 4-H County Fair Team, the VCE-King George Office is offering FREE exhibitor registration today. Enter 2 exhibits get your 3rd free. Valid for the first 20 participants.

Claim your third free entry by using the code "CLOVER" on your registration form.

Access the registration form on our website: https://king-george.ext.vt.edu/programs/4h-county-fair.html

03/13/2026

Let our "bunnies" do the work for you! Forget late-night egg hiding—we’ll deliver and hide treat-filled eggs in your yard the night before Easter so your kids can wake up to the ultimate hunt!

Packages:
🐣25 Eggs - $25
🐰50 Eggs - $40
🐥100 Eggs - $75

📅 Delivery Date: Saturday, April 4
💰 All proceeds support: KG Horsin' Around 4-H Club
📧 Email [email protected] to save your spot!

03/11/2026

Spring has sprung and the Virginia State 4-H Horse Show Silent Auction Crew have been hard at work over the winter collecting and cataloging items for the 2026 Auction!

This is the primary fundraiser for the Virginia State 4-H Horse Show - helping to support the purchase of awards, payment of judges, and housing of volunteers and show staff. Organized by the Frederick County Golden Horseshoe 4-H Club, volunteers work year round to plan and prepare for the event, often raising over $10,000 annually.

The Silent Auction Donation Letter and Form can be found here: https://ext.vt.edu/4h-youth/horse/events/state-horse-show.html

Contact Rose Rose Baker McDonald at [email protected] with any questions and to make donations!

02/25/2026

Hippology is back, but all new format! 🐴⭐

We’re excited to introduce ExtensionHorses all new Hippology/Horse Science educational course! For just $40, you will gain access to an online course featuring four interactive lessons designed to build foundational knowledge in equine science through hands-on activities and multimedia content. You can even earn certificates for each lesson by passing the 10-question quizzes at the end of each lesson with an 80% or higher.

Lesson topics include:
✔️ Internal Parasites
✔️ Introduction to Horse Hoof Anatomy
✔️ Parturition in Broodmares
✔️Evaluating Equine Conformation

💲 Pricing for 6 months unlimited access is just $40!

This resource is ideal for youth preparing for Hippology contests or anyone interested in expanding their horse science knowledge—regardless of experience level. Learn at your own pace and strengthen your understanding of equine care and anatomy.

👉 Enroll today and start learning all about horses: https://campus.extension.org/course/view.php?id=2813

If you're looking for new ways to put your new knowledge to the test, be on the lookout for ExtensionHorses NEW Hippology Practice Contests - coming soon!

02/25/2026

Free, virtual "conference" to check out!

🎉 The EquiSUMMIT 2026 agenda is live!
Join us FREE and virtual on March 11-12 for approachable, science backed sessions on equine nutrition and gut health — designed for everyone from horse owners to industry professionals.

Which topic are you most excited about? 👇

✅ Save your spot: https://attendequisummit.com

10/07/2025

National 4-H Week is October 5th-October 11th 2025. If you haven’t heard of 4-H, check out this fact sheet with all you need to know about this great organization!

This year, National 4-H is recognizing the Beyond Ready initiative by holding events throughout the week. Check out these events here: https://hubs.ly/Q03MgXVw0

10/07/2025

We are officially well in to fall and harvest is in full swing! Wishing all of our farmers a safe and easy harvest. I’ve got a lot of info for y’all this month, so here are some quick highlights and updates before you get into the bulk of the newsletter: