Monroe Co. 4H Horse and Pony

06/07/2026

Good morning friends! A few notes for this morning:

1) Western classes will run quickly this morning. Please be ready and listen for announcements.
2) A Monroe Co H&P ONLY rule for our leveling program regarding riding with 2 hands in Western Classes:
Riding Horse
Walk Only: Can safely walk on the rail, demonstrates control to steer, stop, reverse, and back. Riders
are permitted to ride two handed with a snaffle bit regardless of the horse's age. Riders using a shank
bit will still be required to ride with one hand.
Walk Trot: Walk trot rider guidelines are the same as WTC riders but exclude cantering and leads.
Skills for level 1- Rider demonstrates that they can maintain control of their horse. Horse will stop,
turn, and change gaits on command. Rider can complete introductory straight-line patterns while riding
and in showmanship. Rider can obtain the correct diagonal and lead up to 50% of the time. Riders are
permitted to ride two handed with a snaffle bit regardless of the horse's age. Riders using a shank bit
will still be required to ride with one hand. This two handed rule does not apply at the state show.
3) Please make sure your fees are paid in full before you leave today! Thank you

Have a great day today, folks!

06/06/2026

A few notes for this morning:

1) Be ready and checked in at the gate for your class. We WILL NOT be holding the gate/ re-opening the gate. The speakers are working, please make sure you're listening😉
2) All youth must be wearing a properly fitted, chin strap adjusted helmet while mounted.
3) A horse will only be handled by the youth it is registered to. The ONLY exception is if the horse is also being ridden in Open classes by a different rider.

It's looking to be a great day to have a great day, Folks! Let's Show!!!

06/05/2026

If IT IS raining tomorrow- show clothes will be optional. If it IS NOT raining tomorrow- wear appropriate show clothing!

06/05/2026

We are currently working on a solution to the high probability of rain tomorrow. Please keep an eye out here for updates!

*pic for attention*

06/04/2026

A few important details for our first State Point Open Show June 6-7th:

1) gates open at 5pm for haul-in on Friday
2) show office will be open 6-7:30pm Friday
3) 4-H leveling is available at 6:30pm sharp Friday
4) show office opens 1 hour before show starts
5) show starts Saturday and Sunday at 9 am
6) show office closes 1/2 hour after last class
7) volunteers-please check in at least 15 minutes before the show starts or your scheduled time slot.

Please make any adjustments to your classes as early as possible. It makes life a lot easier for our volunteers at the gate and announcing!

Thank you for supporting the Monroe County 4-H Horse and Pony Program!

06/03/2026

Looking for extra practice before the first State Point show this weekend?
Come out to the Open Ride Night at the Fairgrounds this evening. The fee for Monroe 4-H members is $10 and includes the Miranda Allyn Horsemanship clinic. Open riders, the fee is $10 for Open Ride and $30 for Clinic .
We are hoping to see MANY of our own youth here. We worked hard to get you all some great training time--- please take advantage ❣️🐴❣️

06/01/2026

Please take a moment to go through the Network. It is full of important information for the coming months!

The June Network is live!!
https://www.canr.msu.edu/monroe/uploads/files/Monroe%204-H%20County%20Newsletter-%20June%20(2).pdf

06/01/2026

Today's Monday Motivation.....

Work through it!

05/27/2026

Hello! We are gearing up for our first show of the season, June 6-7. This show is open to the public. Please see the link for pre-show entries.

https://forms.gle/D1fvEjddvTZEnW2T8

05/26/2026

Sharing again! Reach out to your Club Leader's if you have questions 😉