Knock the big clumps of dirt off your horse and put on your sweats and join us for a Winter Fuzzy Fun Show! RACE 4-H will host a Winter Games Day at Ellis Event Center on Saturday, January 9, 2010. Gates will open at 9 a.m. and games will start at 10 a.m. and hopefully end around 2 p.m. This will be a fun and educational experience for anyone interested in participating. Western, English, and Gaited horses and riders of all ages are welcome.
CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED!
Ellis Park Event Center
Start Time: 10 AM Gates Open: 9 AM
Costs: $2 per class
Spectators are always welcome at no cost!
CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE
For more information contact:
Pam Hipp (704) 278-3253 or hipphorsemom@gmail.com;
Joey Bullock (704) 638-0827; or
Sara Drake at Rowan County Cooperative Extension at(704) 216-8970
~ Winter Games Class List ~
~ Winter Games Entry Form ~
Friday, November 20, 2009
R.A.C.E. 4-H COLLECTS $1,987 FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
On a fabulous Sunday afternoon on November 8, over 30 riders enjoyed trail riding, eating, games and just horsing around on Patterson Farm. Members of Carolina Dirty Jeans 4-H Club and East Equine Explorers 4-H Club, along with many 4-H family members and friends raised $1,987 for a very worthy cause. A special thanks goes out to the Patterson Family for being such wonderful hosts and allowing us to enjoy their beautiful farm. Thanks also goes out to Panara Bread and Starbucks Coffee in Mooresville for their wonderful donations of breads and coffee. Thanks also to all of you who donated various items and other goodies we all enjoyed during the day! We look forward to the next St. Jude Trail Ride! Happy Trails to you all!!!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
R.A.C.E. 4-H Planning Meeting - November 14
R.A.C.E. 4-H will hold a planning meeting on Saturday, Novmeber 14 beginning at 1:30 PM at the Rowan County Cooperative Extension Center on Old Concord Road. We will be planning our 2010 events and would love to have more ideas, input, and volunteers!
R.A.C.E. 4-H (Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian 4-H Clubs) is a group of volunteers that plans and promotes fun and educational youth and adult equine activities for Rowan and surrounding counties. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or want to become active in planning events and clinics please feel free to join us! Contact us via email at hipphorsemom@gmail.com or call Rowan County 4-H Agent Sara Drake at 704-216-8970.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
R.A.C.E. 4-H Sponsors Saddle Up for St. Jude
Saddle Up® for St. Jude To Help Kids Battling Cancer at St. Jude
Load up your horse and enjoy a fall trail ride through Patterson Farm in western Rowan County
Contact: Joey Bullock or Pam Hipp
Phone Number: 704-638-0827 or 704-278-3253
Email: hipphorsemom@gmail.com
Saddle Up for St. Jude is a fun, family-oriented fundraising event based around horseback riding that raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Typically, a Saddle Up event consists of a trail ride, but it can also include horse shows and other equestrian events. Horse enthusiasts and the general public alike, have joined together to hold Saddle Up events across the country to help in the hospital’s fight against childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases.
St. Jude depends on community-based fundraising programs like Saddle Up for St. Jude to continue the hospital’s groundbreaking research and lifesaving care. The daily operating cost for St. Jude is nearly $1.4 million, which is primarily covered by public contributions.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.
By participating in the Saddle Up for St. Jude event you have the opportunity to earn great prizes while helping the children of St. Jude. Prizes are earned based off of the amount of donations you collect.
Participant Prizes
All participants collecting donations receive a certificate of appreciation regardless of how much they raise.
If participants raise:$20 or more they receive a Saddle Up lapel pin.
$35 or more they receive a Saddle Up T-shirt and lapel pin.
$75 or more they receive a Saddle Up hat, T-shirt and lapel pin.
$150 or more they receive a Saddle Up pommel bag, hat, T-shirt and lapel pin.
Load up your horse and enjoy a fall trail ride through Patterson Farm in western Rowan County
- Sunday, November 8
- Begin riding around 1:30
- Hosted by Patterson Farm
- Look for signs around 3850 Millbridge Rd (Google or call for directions)
- Chili, drinks, and other refreshments will be served to participants
- Forms can be picked at the Rowan County Cooperative Extension Office at 2727 Old Concord Rd.
Contact: Joey Bullock or Pam Hipp
Phone Number: 704-638-0827 or 704-278-3253
Email: hipphorsemom@gmail.com
Saddle Up for St. Jude is a fun, family-oriented fundraising event based around horseback riding that raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Typically, a Saddle Up event consists of a trail ride, but it can also include horse shows and other equestrian events. Horse enthusiasts and the general public alike, have joined together to hold Saddle Up events across the country to help in the hospital’s fight against childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases.
St. Jude depends on community-based fundraising programs like Saddle Up for St. Jude to continue the hospital’s groundbreaking research and lifesaving care. The daily operating cost for St. Jude is nearly $1.4 million, which is primarily covered by public contributions.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.
By participating in the Saddle Up for St. Jude event you have the opportunity to earn great prizes while helping the children of St. Jude. Prizes are earned based off of the amount of donations you collect.
Participant Prizes
All participants collecting donations receive a certificate of appreciation regardless of how much they raise.
If participants raise:$20 or more they receive a Saddle Up lapel pin.
$35 or more they receive a Saddle Up T-shirt and lapel pin.
$75 or more they receive a Saddle Up hat, T-shirt and lapel pin.
$150 or more they receive a Saddle Up pommel bag, hat, T-shirt and lapel pin.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Awesome October 10 4-H Show!
WOW! What an awesome day! It was great to see the all of the horse enthusiasts today. The weather was perfect, except for the small shower early in the morning, we had a fabulous judge (THANK YOU! CHUCK!), and we had a record number of riders! I haven't had time to do an official count but I know from the show numbers that we had at least 55 riders. Our annual costume class continues to be impossible to place due to the creative participants. We had The Headless Horseman, Santa Clause, a gift wrapped horse ridden by an elf, an angel riding a devil (doesn't this situation occur often?), a "hunter horse", and a pair that were pretty in pink... just to name a few. So... all were crowned winners with treat bags for the riders and horses.
Congratulations to our High Points Champions!!!
Thanks to all of you for your patience as we dealt with this unexpected and exciting turnout. This show has always been here for those wanting to learn and compete in a friendly environment and I hope the interest will continue into next year.
R.A.C.E. 4-H (Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian 4-H Clubs) is here to promote fun and educational youth and adult equine activities for Rowan and surrounding counties. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or want to become active in planning events and clinics please feel free to join us! Contact us via email at hipphorsemom@gmail.com or call Rowan County 4-H Agent Sara Drake at 704-216-8970.
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 8 - Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride
This will be a fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital. It will take place at Patterson Farm in Western Rowan County and we will probably start riding around 1:30 PM. Check back later for more details... we are waiting on our packets from St. Jude.
January 9 - Fuzzy Fun Show
Knock the big clumps of dirt off your horse and put on your sweats and join us for a Winter Fuzzy Fun Show!
A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS!!! THEY ALLOWED US PROVIDE A WONDERFUL SHOW SCHEDULE AND LOWER THE ENTRY FEES THIS YEAR!
ALSO THANKS TO ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS AND ROWAN COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION EMPLOYEES THAT WORKED BEHIND THE SCENES TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!! WITHOUT YOU THERE WOULD BE NO RACE!
Congratulations to our High Points Champions!!!
English
Novice Grand Champion - Savannah B.
Novice Reserve Champion - Eden E.
Junior Grand Champion - Savanah H.
Junior Reserve Champion - Maddy V.
Senior Grand Champion - Taylor P.
Senior Reserve Champion - Abbie G.
Adult Grand Champion - Amy H.
Adult Reserve Champion - Stephanie S.
Western
Novice Grand Champion - Amy H.
Novice Reserve Champion - Savannah B.
Junior Grand Champion - Sarah F.
Junior Reserve Champion - MaddyV.
Senior Grand Champion - Abbie G.
Senior Reserve Champion - Madison K.
Adult Grand Champion - Kristen H.
Adult Reserve Champion - Greg T.
Thanks to all of you for your patience as we dealt with this unexpected and exciting turnout. This show has always been here for those wanting to learn and compete in a friendly environment and I hope the interest will continue into next year.
R.A.C.E. 4-H (Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian 4-H Clubs) is here to promote fun and educational youth and adult equine activities for Rowan and surrounding counties. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or want to become active in planning events and clinics please feel free to join us! Contact us via email at hipphorsemom@gmail.com or call Rowan County 4-H Agent Sara Drake at 704-216-8970.
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 8 - Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride
This will be a fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital. It will take place at Patterson Farm in Western Rowan County and we will probably start riding around 1:30 PM. Check back later for more details... we are waiting on our packets from St. Jude.
January 9 - Fuzzy Fun Show
Knock the big clumps of dirt off your horse and put on your sweats and join us for a Winter Fuzzy Fun Show!
A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS!!! THEY ALLOWED US PROVIDE A WONDERFUL SHOW SCHEDULE AND LOWER THE ENTRY FEES THIS YEAR!
ALSO THANKS TO ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS AND ROWAN COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION EMPLOYEES THAT WORKED BEHIND THE SCENES TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!! WITHOUT YOU THERE WOULD BE NO RACE!
Friday, October 9, 2009
SHOW IS A GO!
Okay everyone... start bathing, brushing, clipping, and packing. Be sure you have those current coggins papers! The weather looks like it will not be too wet tomorrow, so the show is a go!
Mt. Tabor UMC will be serving concessions tomorrow, so stop by and grab a dog or other yummy munchies.
See you in the morning! Drive safely!
Mt. Tabor UMC will be serving concessions tomorrow, so stop by and grab a dog or other yummy munchies.
See you in the morning! Drive safely!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Rowan County October 10 Open Horse Show Class List
CLICK HERE TO VEIW CLASS LIST AND RULES
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN ENTRY FORM
~RAIN DATE INFORMATION~
We will decide by 6 PM Friday, October 9 if we will cancel due to rain. The decision will be posted to this blog by 6:15 PM, please check back for the announcement. We are sadden to say that due to the booked 4-H Fall Schedule there is not a date available to use as a rain date, so we will cancel if necessary and not reschedule. Let's hope for good weather!!!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN ENTRY FORM
~RAIN DATE INFORMATION~
We will decide by 6 PM Friday, October 9 if we will cancel due to rain. The decision will be posted to this blog by 6:15 PM, please check back for the announcement. We are sadden to say that due to the booked 4-H Fall Schedule there is not a date available to use as a rain date, so we will cancel if necessary and not reschedule. Let's hope for good weather!!!
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