Welcome to the Weld County 4-H Horse Advisory Council web site. Our group consists of adult and junior volunteers who advise Extension staff on 4-H youth horse program development, assist in coordinating 4-H Horse Project activities, develop and recommend guidelines for unity and consistency in educational activities and serves as a resource in resolving issues relating to Weld County 4-H horse projects. Download the 2015 Horse Project Book

Silver Buckle Barrel Series
The Weld County Horse Council is sponsoring the Silver Buckle Barrel Series this summer. All events are at the Greeley Saddle Club. Jackpot begins at 6pm with an open arena from 5 to 5:30. This is an OPEN show to benefit the 4H kids of Weld County in the horse program.

The Greeley Saddle Club
Northern Colorado Riding Club
Circle A Family Rodeo
Rockie Mountain Saddle Club
Colorado Wyoming Nebraska Stock Horse Association
Mountain Plains Appaloosa Horse Club
Bridle-Bit Training and Tack

Project Horse ID's
The horse identification process is now being managed online at co.4honline.com, just as you did when you signed up for your projects. The information to identify the animal remains the same but must be entered into the system and updated each year with changes in age of the horse. See more on the Horse ID procees on the following page.
Rules for use of a shared project horse by siblings have been modified. Siblings are now allowed to share a project horse, if this is the only horse identified for the 4-H year and siblings are in different age groups. Detailed information is provided in the Horse ID section of this packet.
Ranch Horse Pleasure
This year we’ve added a class, Ranch Horse Pleasure to the Ranch Horse Division at fair. Be on the lookout for a Tuesday Night Rides for special instruction about this fun class. Class information is provided as an attachment at the end of this horse packet.
Premier Exhibitor
The Premier Exhibitor Horse contest was a huge success in 2014. Some suggestions from the judges were provided from last years competition. Because the fairgrounds is so large, it is very important that the judge knows where to find you to perform their judging duties. Some suggestions would be to clearly display your name at your stall or trailer and that it remains visible, even in the wind. Another idea is to include the location on your display board. Also, please ensure your display board remains upright throughout the entire horse show. We can’t wait for next year. Detailed information is provided at the end of this packet. You may also refer to the fair book or ask a Horse Council Member about this great opportunity to stand out in the Horse Project.

March 1 Final enrollment deadline for 4-H and the Horse Project
March 2 Scholarship Application Due
March 13-15 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, National Western Stock Show Complex, Denver
March 14 Weld County Horse Bowl Contest
May 1 Deadline for Horse ID forms to be submitted to the Weld County Extension Office
May 26 Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00 - 8:00 pm
May 27 Ranch Roping Clinic, email RSVP by 5/14 info@weldcountyhorsecouncil.com
June 2 Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00 - 8:00 pm
June 3 Ranch Roping Clinic, email RSVP by 5/28 info@weldcountyhorsecouncil.comm
June 9 Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00 - 8:00 pm
June 16 Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00 - 8:00 pm
June 23 Equitation Program Workout - Montera Arena 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Date TBA Interview Judging for ALL Livestock, contact the Weld County Extension Office
June 30 Equitation Program Workout - Montera Arena 6:00 - 8:00 pm
July 1 Deadline for Advancement levels to be completed and turned into the Weld County Extension Office
July 6 Weld County Fair entries due to the Extension Office.
July 7 Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00 - 8:00 pm
July 12 Late entries due with $5 late fee, per class to the Extension for Weld County FairJul
July 14 Equitation Program Workout - Island Grove Park 6:00 - 8:00 pm
July 27 WELD COUNTY FAIR: Halter, Green Horse & English Classes
July 28 WELD COUNTY FAIR: Western Classes (Showmanship & Performance) & Speed Event Classes
July 29 WELD COUNTY FAIR: Ranch Horse
Date TBA Colorado State Fair Horse Entries Due (check online at www.coloradostatefair.com)
Aug 2 Horse Show Fair Awards - Extension Office, Meeting Room not before 2PM
September 4 Completed Horse e-Record Books turned in to the Extension Office for judging and Champion Overall Record Book