Horse News for the Week Ending Jan 17

FRANKLIN COUNTY HAS INVITED US TO A HORSE WINTER SYMPOSIUMS - Please see below, I do need to remind you that these are a pointed event for Clinton County 4H members however only if you pre- register with us here at the office by using our link to register for the event . You are certainly more than welcome to attend these events but if you do not register with us here in Clinton County then it would not count as a point for our fair requirements. If you will be attending this event for just the Small Ruminant part you will need to be there by 10:30 to partake in that as that is just a portion of what will be covered. Unfortunately the small ruminant part will not be able to be a pointed event, but the horse part will. See attached announcement and listing of what will be covered.

UNBRIDLED THOUGHTS - As some of you may know Jeannie Griffiths our state 4-H Horse person will be retiring. Attached is the last Unbridle Thoughts that will be done and she has asked us to share this with all our horse members. http://ansci.cornell.edu/4H/horses/ubt/ubt_fall13.pdf

HORSE CAMP PLANNING MEETING: Just wanted to let you know that on January 28th at 6:30pm there will be our first horse camp planning meeting, please plan to come if you have some ideas of something new or to make horse camp better, or just to help in any way you can. The meeting will be taking place here at our office.

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Franklin Country Event Info:
9:30-2:30




Classes this year will include:
1. “A Bit About Bits”- Tony Jackson and Larry Spaulding. Bit history, uses, and fitting. Will this do what I want/need? How does it work? How should it be attached to the bridle...and more. Offered all sessions. Will also be available for an “Ask the Trainers” session.
2. “No Teeth-No Horse”- Dr Dorothee Gilmore, DVM St Lawrence County. The importance of dental care for all ages and stage of your horse’s health. 11:00-12:00 One Session Only.
3. “When to Call the Vet and What You Need to do until they arrive in an emergency” –Dr Judy Fry, DVM. What constitutes an emergency, what to look for, and all the questions you want to ask before you are in a panic! 9:30-10:30-longer if enough interest.
4. “Equine Nutrition for the Old or Problem Horse”. Animal Nutrition Specialist, Scott Christian. Feeding needs for horses over age 15 and horses with issues such as past founder episodes, and Cushings disorder. 9:30-10:30, 10:30-11:30
5. “Equine Nutrition”. Equine Nutritionist from Poulin Feeds. Feeding equine needs for all disciplines from the sometime trail horse to the hard working equine. 9:30-10:30, 10:30-11:30
6. “Colors, Markings and Patterns & Name That Breed”. Interactive class presented by Jenny Mott. All sessions.
7. “Horse Treats”. Make horse treats for your special 4-legged friend. (offered until materials are gone)
8. “Small Ruminants-Care and Feeding 101”. Rose Bartgiss, Adirondack Goat Club. Everything the new or first time goat or small ruminant owner needs to know to get started and to keep their small ruminant alive and healthy. Feeding, worming, vaccinations, hoof care, and common diseases.
9. Conformation and Judging: Larry Spaulding. Times TBA as room is available.
10. Room with horse games and activities. Available all day.

*Rooms will be marked. You may choose which sessions you wish to attend. Some are not offered all day, so plan accordingly. You won’t need to sign up in advance for classes. Lunch will be Pot Luck from 12:00-1:00. Stewart’s has donated “Make Your Own Sundae” for dessert. **Please bring serving spoons and utensils for any dish you bring to share. There are plenty of outlets, microwaves, and ovens to warm
items. ***Some paper plates and bowls will be available. Plan to bring enough paper plates and utensils for your family.

Great time to catch up with everyone and brainstorm about upcoming events.

DIRECTIONS: Directions to North Star Industries: From P'burgh-Rt 11 through several lights in Malone. Go through the light at Walmart and take a right at the next light. This road is still Creighton Rd in GPS units but the sign will say Co Rt 51. Go 1/2 mile-on your right will be North Star Industry buildings. We will be in the one parallel to the road.

Saddle Fitting Clinic: 4-H Horse Project Pointed Event Opportunity

   
On Saturday, November 30 there will be a Saddle Fitting Clinic at Dare to Dream Farm in Mooers. 10 AM to 11 AM is a saddle fitting talk (free for 4-Hers). Then, saddle fitting to your own horse will be directly after the talk.

The second part is not required, but if you are interested, you can bring your own horse for a fitting. The second part costs $40–please bring this fee to the clinic with you.

This is a pointed event for the horse project if you pre-register by Friday, November 29. Please register here: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=saddlefittingclinic_209

Need volunteers for Cloverbud Only Animal Clinic

The Clinton County 4H program is sponsoring a Cloverbud (grades K-2) only Animal Clinic on Sat 24 March 10-11:30am (location yet to be determined). It will be an animal birthday party theme. Each Cloverbud who attends will earn a point for one species. We are looking for kids to run the games. We would like to have at least 8 stations that kids would get to choose to rotate through. Each station would have a game that would teach something about a specific animal. Our animal stations are

1) cattle (beef and dairy)
2) horses 
3) pets (cats, tarantulas, lizards, fish etc)
4) dogs,
5) sheep and goats
6) pigs
7) poultry
8) rabbits/cavies

We need youth volunteers (age 11 and over) who would like to make up games and volunteers who would like to run the games. (You can do both.) This counts as a leadership opportunity.  For those who create games, you can earn a small animal/livestock point (follow the guidance on the pointed project sheet attached.)

Please let me know by Sunday 19 Feb if you are interested.

Sheep Pointed Event

Sunday November 14: 2-3:30pm 

Join the Clinton County Sheep Group at the White Stone Farm in Chateguay, NY. (Address: 880 County Route 35) where we will learn about Cotswold, Wenslydale, Coopsworth and Dorset Sheep. We will be introduced to the art of spinning and will learn to drop-spin with a top spindle. More information about the farm can be found on their website: http://www.whitestonefarmny.com