Douglas County Senior HIppology Team
The Douglas County 4-H Horse Project Club Senior Hippology team recently returned from the National Western Roundup in Denver, Colorado as the Reserve Champion Hippology team. Hippology is the study of “all things horse.” Topics include but are not limited to equine anatomy, breeds, history of horse development, anatomy & physiology, nutrition and feeds, equipment and tack, disease and health management, breeding, housing, and equine business development.
Made up of Claire Wilson, Paige Soper, Kassidy Schumann, and Lakyn Roehrich, the team was third in Team Exam/Slides, fourth in Stations, second in Judging, and fifth in Team Problem Solving. Claire Wilson was sixth in Stations, ninth in Exam/Slides, and ninth in High Point Individual. Paige Soper was tenth in Exam/Slides, Kassidy Schumann was first in Judging and seventh in High Point Individual, and Lakyn Roehrich was third in Judging. The team was coached by leader Bobbie Hinds.
In 2018 the team set a goal to earn the right to represent Kansas at the National Western Roundup. In 2020 they were state champions in Hippology, Quiz Bowl, and Judging. The team began preparing for the national Hippology contest that summer. Unfortunately, the contest was canceled due to Covid-19. However, they moved forward and began preparations for the 2021 state contest. Winning the state contest in 2021, the team was awarded the opportunity to compete in Denver once again.
The team would like to thank the State 4-H Foundation, the Douglas County 4-H Foundation, the Douglas County 4-H Council, the Austin Newell Memorial Fund, and an anonymous sponsor for making the trip possible. In addition to competing in the contest, they enjoyed an afternoon at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo and sightseeing around Denver.
Douglas County 4-H members enrolled in the Horse or Horseless Horse projects are encouraged to join the club to learn more about all things horse. Club activities include business meetings, classroom education opportunities, and riding clinics to help members become knowledgeable and confident horse owners. If your member is interested in joining, contact Nickie Harding at nharding@ksu.edu or 785-843-7058 for enrollment information.
2022 Douglas County 4-H Spring Livestock Expo
The Douglas County 4-H Spring Livestock Expo is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
If you are interested in exhibiting an animal or serving as a member of the Expo planning committee, please complete a quick survey at https://bit.ly/SpringExpoInterest by Friday, February 11.
2022 4-H CAMP - JUNE 8 - 11, 2022
As we look ahead to the 2022 4-H camping season, we will be looking forward to a new and improved overnight camping model that offers youth more choices. The enhancements we are making at Rock Springs Ranch are specifically designed to meet the current and future needs of Kansas youth. K-State Research and Extension, the Kansas 4-H Foundation, and Rock Springs Ranch leadership teams are working together to ensure the legacy of Kansas 4-H Camp will endure tomorrow and for years to come. To view details and register for 4-H Camp go to: https://bit.ly/20224-HCamp
4-H CAMP SCHOLARSHIP INFO
Thanks to the generosity of our Douglas County 4-H Foundation and 4-H Council, we will be offering scholarships for Douglas County 4-H members to attend our 4-H camp at Rock Springs. Douglas County 4-H families are encouraged to complete a 4-H camp scholarship application.
Scholarships of $150 are available for each applicant. Scholarships are available to enrolled members of Douglas County 4-H. Applications can be completed at: https://bit.ly/4-HCampScholarship. Questions about 4-H camp scholarships can be directed to Kaitlyn Peine at kpeine@ksu.edu.
Important Dates To Note:
January 28 - Douglas County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline
January 28 - 30 - Horse Panorama, Rocks Spring Ranch
February 4 - 5 - State 4-H Ambassador Training, Rock Spring Ranch
February 13 - County-Wide Poultry Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Dreher Family 4-H Building
February 16 - Project Report Form Training, 6:00 p.m., Virtual
February 20 - 21 - 4-H Citizenship In Action, Topeka
February 26 - 4-H County Club Day, Douglas County Fairgrounds
February 27 - Beef Weigh-In and Tagging, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Douglas County Fairgrounds
March 1 - State 4-H and Vanier Scholarships Due, Online
March 5 - Jr. Beef Producer Day, Manhattan
March 16 - 4-H Project Skill-a-Thon, 9:00 am, Dreher Family 4-H Bldg.
March 17 - County-Wide Photography Meeting, 6:30 pm, Dreher Family 4-H Bldg.
March 19 - Jr. Sheep Producer Day, Manhattan
April 30 - Douglas County Spring Livestock Expo, TENTATIVE
May 1 - 4-H Camp Registration Deadline, Online
May 1 - 4-H Project/Enrollment Deadline, Online
May 1 - Horse Identification Certificates Due, Douglas County Extension Office
May 2 - Small Livestock Tagging, Douglas County Fairgrounds
You can view previous 4-H newsletters at https://www.douglas.k-state.edu/4-h/newsletters.html.
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