Infographic: "Finding a County 4‑H Horse Club" — 4 steps using NC State Extension: open County Centers, select your county, click "Meet Our Staff," contact the 4‑H Youth Development/Extension Agent. Includes QR code and email equinehusbandry.ces.ncsu.edu

Finding a County 4-H Horse Club

— September 1, 2023 Read
CLOVERBUD HORSEBOWL poster — March 14, 2026 10AM–11AM NCSU Riddick Hall; children at quiz buzzers

February 2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter

— February 16, 2026 Read
Equestrian rider on brown horse with blue ribbon in indoor arena next to person holding award

2026 Eligibility Card Instructions for Horse Shows

— February 16, 2026 Read

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Four youth holding binders; "Youth Ambassador Applications due February 23, 2026"
AYHC Youth Ambassador Applications Open

February 9, 2026

NC State 4‑H Horse Show poster with four riding photos and text "SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2026"
2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Sponsorship Opportunties

January 9, 2026

2026 NC State 4-H Horse Program events calendar with monthly event listings
2025 Fall NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter

December 16, 2025

Young rider on horse #425 receiving a plaque reading 'Junior Sportsmanship Award'
2025 Sportsmanship Award Winners

December 16, 2025

Person in jacket and hat holding clipboard watching riders on horses in arena
2025 NC State Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List Available

December 8, 2025

Ornate engraved belt buckle reading "Reserve Champion" and "2000 ROPERS"
Announcing the 2025 NC 4-H Recreational Riding Rewards Winners

December 8, 2025

Teens and adults in indoor riding arena holding plaques and ribbons
Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the 2025 NC 4-H Horse Program Achievement Award Winners!

December 8, 2025

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Alumni Take the Arena to Raise Funds

December 8, 2025

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Upcoming Events

NC State 4-H Hippology & Horsebowl Contests Saturday | Mar 14 | All Day Riddick Hall, 2401 Stinson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
2026 NC State 4-H & FFA Horse Judging Contest Saturday | Apr 11 | All Day Martin Community College, 1161 Kehukee Park Rd, Williamston, NC 27892, USA
West Qualifying Horse Show Saturday | Apr 25 | All Day WNC Agricultural Center - Davis Event Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732, USA
North Central Qualifying Horse Show Sat May 09 — Sun May 10 Piedmont Saddle Club, 8001 Leabourne Rd, Colfax, NC 27235, USA
South Central Qualifying Horse Show Sat May 16 — Sun May 17 BGHNC Farm & Exhibition Center Lake Wacamaw, NC
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February 26, 2026

From: NC AgVentures
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Extension 2025-26 Annual Report, Impact Resources Available

February 25, 2026

From: Marketing
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A Photo Guide to Blueberry Diseases in the Southeast

February 20, 2026

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February 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
19th Annual NC Caneberry Association Meeting & Field Day, March 5, 2026, 9AM–1:30PM, Chris Matthis Farm
19th Annual NC Caneberry Association Meeting and Field Day 2026

February 20, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
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Extension's 2026 Summer Internship Program

February 18, 2026

From: Career Pathways
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Please Complete the Beef on Dairy Cattle Survey!

February 18, 2026

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Spring Plant Sales Support EMG Volunteer Service

February 17, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Insect and Mite Pests Under Strawberry Covers

February 17, 2026

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