2019 Creative Writing and Artistic Expression Contest Winners
Thank you to Amber Nead, N.C. 4-H Horse Program Volunteer, for coordinating the judging and scoring of this year’s …
Animal Agriculture
2019 Candace Norman Award Application
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Candace Norman Outstanding Service Award. Two winners, youth and adult, will …
N.C. 4-H Horse Program Digital Survey Results
Results of the N.C. 4-H Horse Program Digital Resources Evaluation Study From November 2018 to January 2019, a research study …
2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show Information
If you are looking for information about the 2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show (Class List, schedule, vendor and …
2019 NC State 4-H Horse Judging Contest Winners
The 2019 N.C. 4-H Horse Judging contest was held April 13 at Martin Community College in Williamston, NC. The …
March 2019 Newsletter
The March 2019 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the winners in the State …
Equine Workshop April 8 in Mocksville
An Equine Workshop will be held Monday, April 8, 2019, at 6 p.m. at the Thoroughbred Training Center (TTC) …
2019 N.C. 4-H Hippology and Horsebowl Champions Crowned
On March 9, 2019, N.C. 4-H Hippology and Horsebowl contests were held at NC State University. 229 youth competed …
February 2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The February 2019 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the names of the …
2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Steward Training
Calling all adult volunteers! We are looking for new 4-H Horse Program Stewards. Stewards are a key part of …
2019 Rules and Regulations Manual and Eligibility Card Instructions
The NC 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual has been updated and reflects all the new rules and …
2018 NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' Certification List
The 2018 NC State University Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List is now available. The 101 individuals listed in this publication …
November 2018 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The November 2018 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the results of the …
2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events
The 2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events is available for download and distribution. Event hyperlinks take you to websites …
Horsebowl and Hippology Reference Updates
As you begin to prepare for the 2019 Horsebowl and Hippology competition season, just a few reminders about resources. Horse …
2019 Winter Extension Conference - “Effective Weed Management in Pastures and Hay Fields”
2019 Winter Conference Series “Effective Weed Management in Pastures and Hay Fields” Featuring Neil Rhodes, Weed Specialist University of Tennessee and …
September 2018 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The September 2018 issue of the N.C. 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the results …
2018 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Show Results
The NC 4-H Horse Program was well represented across all divisions at the recent Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships …
July 2018 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The July 2018 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features all the winners of the NC …
Forage Management Strategies to Reduce Fescue Toxicity Workshops
The Amazing Grazing Pasture-Based Livestock Education Program has four workshops planned which focus on forage management strategies to reduce …
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