R.A.C.E. 4-H

New Requirement for NC 4-H Horse Program Project Eligibility Card

2012-01-26T10:44:00.000-08:00

Rowan County has set new requirements in order to obtain a 2012 NC 4-H Horse Program Project Eligibility Card. These cards are required in order to paricipate in district and state horse shows. Please click the link below to open the eligibility card requirements form.

Rowan County Eligibility Card Requirements

Please call Sara Drake at 704-216-8970 if you have questions.

2011-10-09T08:49:00.000-07:00

R.A.C.E. 4-H

R.A.C.E. 4-H - May 7 Open Horse Show Results

2011-05-24T05:29:00.000-07:00

Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian 4-H Clubs (R.A.C.E. 4-H) held the first of two annual horse shows on Saturday, May 7 at Ellis Event Center. We had marvelous weather, wonderful riders and horses, and awesome volunteers! Melanie Bell of Dartland Farm in Iron Station, NC did a fabulous job of judging our competitors and an offering advice for improvement for the upcoming West Central District Horse Show. Thanks, Melanie, for all of your pointers! We also had an awesome volunteer crew for this show; many thanks to Liberty Koontz, Emily Seaford, Mcakenzie Kuhns, Micah Furr, Michelle Stevenson, and Zachary Stevenson (who has a possible future career as a sports announcer)! Thanks also go to Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church for providing concessions and to Craige Farmer and his staff at Ellis Park.

A new division for gaited horses was added to the R.A.C.E. class list this year and had a wonderful showing of horses at this show. Our English and Western Divisions were also well represented. We had a total of 39 riders and a fabulous crowd of spectators and supporters. Thanks to all of you who came out and participated! Hope to see you all at the October 15 show. Remember we will have our always tough to judge costume class, so start planning now.

Congratulations to our High Points Champions!!!

English

Novice Grand Champion - Maggie Dees

Novice Reserve Champion - Morgan Jeter

Junior Grand Champion - Eden Emmons

Junior Reserve Champion - Callie Kirchin

Senior Grand Champion - Rachel Watson

Senior Reserve Champion - Savanah Hipp

Adult Grand Champion - Amy Henderson

Western

Novice Grand Champion - Summer Shinn

Novice Reserve Champion - Erin Christner

Junior Grand Champion - Taylor Pettit

Junior Reserve Champion - Ashton Parker

Senior Grand Champion - Cassidy Manus

Adult Grand Champion - Amy Henderson

Gaited

Novice Grand Champion - Savannah Cating

Novice Reserve Champion - Troy Reid

Junior Grand Champion - Micah Furr

Junior Reserve Champion - Hannah Barringer

Senior Grand Champion - Noah Reid

Senior Reserve Champion - Maria Weber

Adult Grand Champion - Dana Christner

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. Check the website for the lastest news and information at http://race4-h.blogspot.com/.

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 15 - R.A.C.E. 4-H Open Horse Show

Ellis Event Center, Salisbury, NC

Gaits Open at 8 AM ~ Show Starts at 9 AM

November 6 - 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. More details in the future...

2011-03-24T09:15:00.000-07:00

Rowan County Open Horse Show - May 7

English, Western & Gaited Divisions

(High Points for each Division and Class Category)

Riders of All Ages

Ellis Park Event Center

Start time: 9 AM

Gates open at 8 AM

Costs: $5 per class or $45 for 10 or more classes

Spectators: FREE

For more information contact:

Pam Hipp (704) 278-3253;

Joey Bullock (704) 638-0827;

or Sara Drake at Rowan County Cooperative Extension

at (704) 216-8970

CLASS LIST

ENTRY FORM

Mt. Tabor United Methodist Chuch

will be providing concessions for the day.

Congratulations to EEE 4-H Club!!!

2011-03-07T05:10:00.000-08:00

ROWAN COUNTY IS THE HOME OF THE 2011 NORTH CAROLINA STATE JUNIOR 4-H HORSE BOWL CHAMPIONS!!! Our team of Erin, Micah, Noah, Hannah and Luke defeated Burke , Edgecombe, Nash and Rockingham Counties in the 12 team, single elimination tournament.

Micah Furr was reserve high point individual and Erin Christner was 6th high point.

ROWAN PLACES THIRD IN STATE JUNIOR HIPPOLOGY CONTEST. All contestants take a two hour test which has three phases: knowledge, identification and horse judging. Erin and Micah also placed in the top ten individual scores.

Congratulations to the team that worked so hard and gained so much!! The competition is tough!

Awesome job representing Rowan County!!!

Equine First Aid Elluminate Session ~ January 18

2011-01-03T15:25:00.000-08:00

RACE 4-H is hosting a webinar presentation on Equine First Aid to be presented by Dr. Fernando Cardenas, DVM on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Come to the Extension Office at 6:15 p.m. for a spaghetti dinner, followed by the presentation at 7:00 p.m. Please call 704-216-8970 by Friday, January 14, to register. This event is FREE, but registration is required.

Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride

2010-12-17T06:37:00.000-08:00

On a fabulous Sunday afternoon on November 7, over 50 riders enjoyed trail riding, eating, games and just horsing around on Patterson Farm. Members of 3 Cedars 4-H Club and East Equine Explorers 4-H Club, along with many 4-H family members and friends raised $2773.50 for St. Jude Childrens Hospital. These are record highs in RACE 4-H history, both in number of riders and funds raised. It is wonderful to see how our 4-H clubs, families, and friends continue to give their time and money, even in hard economic times. Blessings to all that contributed and participated.

A special thanks goes out to the Patterson Family for continuing to be such wonderful hosts and allowing us to enjoy their beautiful farm. Thanks also goes out to Starbucks Coffee in Mooresville for their wonderful donation of hot chocolate and coffee. If you are in Mooresville, stop by Starbucks and tell them how you appreciated the warm drinks on a wonderful fall day! 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!!!

R.A.C.E. 4-H Sponsors Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride

2010-11-02T13:03:00.000-07:00

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!

•Sunday, November 7

•Begin riding around 1:30

•Hosted by Patterson Farm

•Look for signs around 3850 Millbridge Rd., China Grove, NC

(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. or

at the event location on the day of the event.

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.

Rowan County Cpen Horse Show - October 9

2010-09-09T09:45:00.000-07:00

Rowan County Open Horse Show - October 9

English, Western & Gaited Classes

Riders of All Ages

Ellis Park Event Center

Start time: 9 AM
Gates open at 8 AM

Costs: $5 per class or $45 for 10 or more classes
Spectators: FREE

For more information contact:
Pam Hipp (704) 278-3253;
Joey Bullock (704) 638-0827;
or Sara Drake at Rowan County Cooperative Extension
at (704) 216-8970

CLASS LIST

ENTRY FORM

RACE 4-H Approved as Host Organization for the Open Event Incentive Program of the Arabian Horse Association

2010-09-09T06:43:00.000-07:00

The Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian 4-H Clubs (R.A.C.E. 4-H) has been approved as a host organization for the Open Event Incentive Program of the Arabian Horse Association. This means that program members will be able to earn points at RACE 4-H Open Shows, earning prizes for themselves and a permanent show record for their Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. If you are an Arabian or Half-Arabian horse owner and interested in finding out more about this program CLICK HERE.

May 1 RACE 4-H Horse Show

2010-05-02T19:15:00.000-07:00

Those of you who know me well, know that I am not a women of eloquent words and more a person of facts, but to report on the May 1 R.A.C.E. 4-H Open Horse Show I feel moved to write more about the things that inspired me on this wonderful day.

As the I arose early on this Saturday morning, I asked myself why I continue to volunteer to help hold this local 4-H Horse Show when I could sleep in after a long tax season. Well I got the answer to my question as the day unfolded.

The weather was perfect, volunteers all arrived to cheerfully check coggins tests, set up jumps and trail class obstacles, open and close gates, hand out ribbons, assist with registration, post patterns, help riders with questions and issues, and offer words and cheers of encouragement. All enjoying the day's events while working with horses and riders, both young and young at heart.

An adult rider from Taylorsville bringing his horse to its first show informed us that he had seen our flyer at Latta Platation and felt like it would be a good show for a debut. This made my older daughter feel like the time she had taken to distribute information worth her efforts. It is a wonderful thing in life to know that you help others achieve their goals, no matter how small your job may be. I didn't have the honor of speaking with him before he left that morning, but I hope that he had a successful day.

We had several new young riders this horse show and it is always wonderful to watch them work through their fears and anxiety and leave with smiles and a feeling of accomplishment. One of our young riders was participating in her second show, last October being her first one. She left last October with one ribbon, a blue one for trail class, feeling somewhat disappointed and overjoyed at the same time. Returning to her second show, she took home the High Point Grand Champion Ribbon for the Novice Western Division. However, it was not the improvement in her riding skills that impressed me the most, but a comment made to her mother at the end of her first class. It was a class of seven riders, of which only six received a ribbon. Grace received her first ribbon of the day, a 1st place ribbon in a horsemanship class. I wish I had a picture of her grin when she was announced winner of the class. But what made a lasting impression on me that day were Grace's words as she exited the arena gate, "I know exactly how she feels (speaking of the child in seventh place), Mother, go tell her she did a great job!" Not only are we teaching horsemanship and showmanship skills to our children through 4-H activities, we are teaching compassion and empathy. What wonderful by-products!

Another moving moment during the day was our lead line class, where our younger riders and those with special needs are lead around the arena aback their faithful furry four-legged friends by their trainer or parent. We had an exceptional lead line class this day and our wonderful judge, Amanda McGuire, did a fabulous job of placing this class. Tango escorted our most handsome rider, Carson H., the rider with the prettiest seat, Sidney S. was escorted by Rosa, astride Red was Dillon S. with the best smile, and the happiest rider of the day, Clark was escorted by the hard working Dido. All leaving the arena with blue 1st place ribbons to a swarm of paparazzi waiting to capture this special moment on film. Thank you Amanda for such a special touch!

After all of the "serious" classes had been completed we moved into the competitive games classes. This is always an exciting part of the day where riders race around poles and barrels, try to hold eggs on spoons while riding their horses, and try to keep that buck under their thigh as they gallop bareback around the arena. The reason this is my favorite part of the day is that I get to observe a group of people that may have started the day as strangers, end the same day as new friends and cheering each other to the finish line!

As the day ended, and three of the four adults that are the backbone of this show were packing up to head home, the question I asked myself this morning was asked again by someone other than me. As we stood there watching the last of the horses load up and head out we were able to reflect on all of the amazing things we had experienced on this day and we knew the answer! We hope to see you all in October!

Many thanks to all of our riders that allow us this wonderful opportunity to see the important things in life, to Sara Drake (our awesome 4-H Agent), to Judge Amanda, her mother and Caitlin (exceptional ring steward),to our sponsors, to Craige and Zach, to all the 4-Hers that volunteered their time on Saturday, and especially to our furry four-legged friends that help teach us wonderful life lessons.

Now for the facts!

Novice English Division

Grand Champion - Shelby Walther

Reserve Champion - Annabelle Nagy

Junior English Division

Grand Champion - Eden Emmons

Reserve Champion - Rebecca Malloy

Senior English Division

Grand Champion - Morgan Blythe

Adult Engish Division

Grand Champion - Amy Henderson

Reserve Champion - Robin Tester

Novice Western Division

Grand Champion - Grace Huneycutt

Reserve Champion - Audrey Hunt

Junior Western Division

Grand Champion - Cole Manus

Reserve Champion - Micah Furr

Senior Western Division

Grand Champion - Alexandra Young

Reserve Champion - Madison Lloyd

Adult Western Division

Grand Champion - Greg Tippett

Reserve Champion - Amy Henderson

2010-04-20T07:55:00.000-07:00

Click here for May 1 Rowan County Open Horse Show Entry Form

Rowan County Open Horse Show - May 1

2010-04-12T14:26:00.000-07:00

Rowan County Open Horse Show -May 1

English, Western & Gaited Classes

Riders of All Ages

Ellis Park Event Center

Start time: 9 AM Gates open at 8 AM

Costs: $5 per class or $45 for 10 or more classes

For more information contact: Pam Hipp (704) 278-3253; Joey Bullock (704) 638-0827; or Sara Drake at Rowan County Cooperative Extension at (704) 216-8970

BE SURE TO READ THE NEW HELMET POLICY!!!

Click Here for Class List

Halter, Showmanship and Show Prep Clinic

2010-03-23T18:01:00.000-07:00

R.A.C.E. 4-H

50% OFF May 1 Rowan County Open Horse Show - See Details

2010-02-07T08:05:00.000-08:00

R.A.C.E. 4-H invites you and any guests you would like to bring to attend the viewing of EVERY TIME... EVERY RIDE..., bring your helmet for a fitting check, enjoy a spaghetti dinner, and receive a coupon good for 50% off entry fees for the May 1 Rowan County Open Horse Show sponsored by R.A.C.E. 4-H.

Date

Thursday, March 25

Time

6:30 PM

Location

Rowan County Cooperative Extension Office

2727 Old Concord Road

Salisbury, NC 28147

Cost

FREE

Please RSVP to hipphorsemom@gmail.com no later than March 19!

Coupon will not be transferrable and is good only to those who attend the viewing.

EVERY TIME. . . EVERY RIDE. . .
is an educational video on head injury prevention is a must for all riders, instructors, horse clubs and parents of children who ride.

Narrated by William Shatner, this professionally produced, approximately 20 minute, educational video demonstrates the need for SEI* protective headgear. Interviews blended together with excellent footage of horses in a wide variety of sports show the benefits of wearing the proper helmet--as well as the unfortunate consequences of riding without one.

Experience, training and the quietest horse in the world are no guarantee of safety. It's the height that puts the rider at risk -- sometimes fatal risk. A rider's unprotected head can receive over 1000 G's of force in ANY fall, at ANY speed -- simply because the fall begins from on top of a horse or pony. Today's energy absorbing, SEI* certified helmets can reduce this force to minimize or prevent injury.

Most riders are unaware of the genuine risk that riding presents. Too often a rider's enjoyment of this breathtaking sport comes to an abrupt end because they lacked the information needed to convince them to wear a helmet.

What others are saying about "Every Time. . . Every Ride"

"This video is effective and important. It should be required that every riding instructor own a copy and every riding student be required to view this video." - Charlotte Kneeland, Director, American Riding Instructor Certification Program

"...a video every member of the horse community must see. It shows the reasons why everyone should wear SEI* certified protective headgear when preparing to mount or when mounted on a horse." - Doris Bixby Hammett, MD, Secretary, American Medical Equestrian Association

This equestrian oriented video will enable riders to make an educated decision regarding their need for protective headgear. And they do need protection.

But people in my sport don't wear helmets. . . "Every Time. . .Every Ride. . ." includes Western, English, driving, cutting, dressage, jumping, gaming and pleasure footage. Let's face it, no horse is totally safe.

*The Safety Equipment Institute certifies helmets which meet or exceed the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) F-1163(A) standard for equestrian headgear. All helmets shown in this flyer are SEI* certified. No headgear can protect the wearer against all foreseeable impacts.

Every Time. . . Every Ride. . . is presented by Washington State University Cooperative Extension and Washington State 4-H Foundation.

Riding Safety Headgear Policy

2010-02-04T10:51:00.000-08:00

FOR ALL 4-H MEMBERS!! Effective 2010, certified helmets MUST be worn by ALL 4-H'ers while mounted!

I-F.23. Riding Safety Headgear Policy

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Horse Program (“the 4-H Program”) requires all riders to wear protective headgear that meets or surpasses current applicable ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards while riding during all County, District and State 4-H Horse Program sponsored events and activities. This headgear must be properly fitted, properly worn on the top of the head, and worn with the harness securely fastened. Events and activities covered by this Rule include, but are not limited to: 4-H Horse Shows, 4-H Horsemanship Camps, 4-H Trail Rides, and 4-H Horse Drill Teams.

The term “riding” as used in this Rule (I-F.23) shall refer to the riding or driving of a horse or pony in a 4-H sponsored event or activity. The term “rider” as used in this Rule refers to a person engaged in riding. The 4-H Horse Program and the show committees, officials, judges, extension personnel and volunteers associated with the 4-H Horse Program shall enforce this Rule during 4-H Program events and activities. Any rider violating this rule will be immediately prohibited from further riding, and shall be barred or disqualified from the event or activity in which the rider is engaged at the time of the violation. It is the responsibility of the rider, and the parent or guardian of the rider, to confirm that the headgear worn by the rider complies with safety standards set forth above; is properly fitted, fastened, and worn; and is in such a condition that it would protect the rider in the case of an accident. The 4-H Horse Program and the show committees, officials, judges, extension personnel and volunteers associated with the 4-H Horse Program are not responsible for checking headgear worn by riders for compliance with this Rule.

The 4-H Horse Program makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the headgear worn by any rider during a 4-H Program sponsored event or activity. In particular, the 4-H Program makes no representation or warranty concerning the safety performance of any headgear worn by any rider. The 4-H Program cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear as all equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risk and as no headgear can protect against all foreseeable injuries.

USEF's New Varsity Lettering Program for High School Equestrians

2010-02-03T09:48:00.000-08:00

Deadline Extended for USEF's New Varsity Lettering Program for High School Equestrians

You don't have to be a record-setting quarterback, pointguard or track star to letter in high school sports anymore. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is writing a new chapter in the recognition of high school sports - one that honors Equestrian athletes. The USEF's High School Equestrian Athlete program will offer specially designed emblems and pins, exclusively for equestrian athletes in grades 9-12.

"High school equestrians have earned their place among the most dedicated athletes," shared John Long, USEF Chief Executive Officer. "Not only are they putting in long hours to train for and compete in the sport they love, they do so while taking the concept of teamwork to the highest level, forming a partnership with a horse to achieve their goals. "Until now, most high school students haven't had the opportunity to letter in equestrian, simply because there are so few school-sponsored programs," Long continued. "We look forward to the beginning of a new tradition, where equestrians are able to earn the recognition they deserve, along side their fellow athletes and classmates. "

The new High School Equestrian Athlete program is open to equestrian athletes in all breeds or disciplines who are enrolled in grades 9-12, and are currently USEF members, or become USEF members. The program will run June 1 - May 31 of each year, and will honor those who document their training and competition involvement by awarding emblems and pins. These are designed to be worn on existing high school letterman's jackets, or any jacket of the athlete's choosing, as a rite of passage and symbol of achievement. This new program requires enrollment and documentation prior to lettering. For more information, or to complete an enrollment application, simply visit this link on the USEF Youth Programs page:

http://www.usef.org/documents/Youth/HighSchoolAthlete.pdf

Please note: The deadline has been extended for ALL High School students who would like to enroll in the program this year, to earn their letters on a shortened schedule. The new deadline for enrollment is March 1, 2010; requirements must be completed and submitted by May 31, 2010.

For more information on the USEF's High School Equestrian Athletes Program, please contact Lauren Fahey at lfahey@usef.org or Mary Vance at mvance@usef.org .

WINTER FUZZY FUN SHOW POSTPONED

2010-01-02T17:37:00.000-08:00

JANUARY 9 WINTER FUZZY FUN SHOW IS POSTPONED!!!

Due to construction delays, Ellis Event Center is currently without power and bathrooms. Duke Power has not been able to work because of the wet weather and mud at the park and the manager feels they will not be able to finish necessary work for us to use the Event Center on January 9. As soon as we have the go ahead that the facility is available for use hopefully we will be able to reschedule the Fuzzy Fun Show. SORRY!!!

~Upcoming R.A.C.E. Events ~

APRIL 17, 2010 - SHOWMANSHIP / HALTER / DISTRICT SHOW PREP CLINIC WITH ROBIN LOVIN

MAY 1, 2010 - R.A.C.E. 4-H OPEN HORSE SHOW

OCTOBER 9, 2010 - R.A.C.E. 4-H OPEN HORSE SHOW

WINTER FUZZY FUN SHOW - JANUARY 9, 2010

2009-11-20T07:05:00.001-08:00

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 ~

R.A.C.E. 4-H COLLECTS $1,987 FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL

2009-11-20T06:41:00.000-08:00

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!!!

R.A.C.E. 4-H Planning Meeting - November 14

2009-11-04T07:16:00.000-08:00

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.

R.A.C.E. 4-H Sponsors Saddle Up for St. Jude

2009-10-24T04:40:00.000-07:00

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

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.

Awesome October 10 4-H Show!

2009-10-10T19:15:00.000-07:00

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!!!

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!

SHOW IS A GO!

2009-10-09T14:23:00.001-07:00

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!

Rowan County October 10 Open Horse Show Class List

2009-10-08T08:10:00.000-07:00

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!!!

OCTOBER 3 GAMES CLINIC CANCELED

2009-09-25T10:31:00.000-07:00

The R.A.C.E. Games Clinic scheduled for Saturday, October 3, has been canceled due to lack of interest.

Games Clinic - October 3

2009-08-11T18:55:00.000-07:00

Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian (RACE) 4-H Clubs will host a games clinic that is open to youth and adults on Saturday, October 3 at Ellis Park Event Center, 2056 E. Ridge Rd. Salisbury, NC. Both ENGLISH and WESTERN riders are welcome to partcipate. Two sessions will be offered. The morning session will begin at 9 a.m. and wrap up by 12 p.m. and the afternoon session will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Bring your horse and learn how to safely compete in games. We will work on desenstizing horses to game obstacles while riders increase their knowledge and skills in the area of horse games. The cost is $5 per horse/rider and auditors are free. Space is limited to 8 horse/rider combinations per session. Registration is open to Rowan County 4-H members and their immediate family only until September 24. Any available spaces as of September 25 will be offered to the general public. Registration deadline is September 25. Please call 704-216-8970 to register.

RACE 4-H Planning Meeting - August 11

2009-07-28T09:38:00.000-07:00

Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian 4-H Clubs (RACE) will have a planning meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, at the Extension Office, 2727 Old Concord Road, Salisbury, NC, 28146. This meeting is open to those interested in helping to plan equine events at the county level. Email Pam Hipp at hipphorsemom@gmail.com for more information.

Equine Activity Day Postponed

2009-07-25T14:58:00.000-07:00

The Equine Activity Day Scheduled for August 1 has been postpone until April 2010. More information will be available closer to April.

RACE 4-H Games Day Information

2009-06-23T06:56:00.000-07:00

Rowan County Games Day
Saturday, July 25

English, Western & Gaited Horses Welcome
Riders of All Ages
CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED!

Ellis Park Event Center
Start Time: 9 AM Gates Open: 8 AM
Costs: $2 per class or $20 for 10 or more classes

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

Click here for class list and information.

Click here for entry form.

RACE 4-H Games Day - July 25

2009-06-22T18:52:00.000-07:00

Come and horse around with us!

RACE 4-H will host a Games Day at Ellis Event Center on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Gates will open a 8 a.m. and games will start at 9 a.m. and hopefully end around 1 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.

No concessions will be available so bring your coolers and bag lunches.

Class list and entry forms will be published no later than June 24. CHECK BACK THEN!

RACE 4-H Meeting - June 11 @ 6:30 PM

2009-06-02T07:15:00.000-07:00

RACE 4-H will hold a planning meeting on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 PM. The location for the meeting will be at The Gold Miner's Cafe in Gold Hill, NC. Anyone wanting to meet at the Cooperative Extension Office at 6 PM and carpool to Gold Hill needs to email hipphorsemom@gmail.com no later than Wednesday, June 10. The agenda for the evening will be to plan the Games Show scheduled for July 25 and the Equine Activity Day (horseless horse activities) scheduled for August 1. Bring your ideas and suggestions!

Rowan County Open Horse Show Class List

2009-04-14T08:50:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE TO VIEW CLASS LIST AND RULES
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN ENTRY FORM

Rowan County Open Horse Show

2009-04-12T16:09:00.000-07:00

Rowan County Open Horse Show
-May 2
English, Western & Gaited Classes
Riders of All Ages
Ellis Park Event Center
Start time: 9 AM Gates open at 8 AM
Costs: $5 per class or $45 for 10 or more classes
For more information contact:
Pam Hipp (704) 278-3253;
Joey Bullock (704) 638-0827; or
Sara Drake at Rowan County Cooperative Extension at (704) 216-8970

Class List and Entry Form to be posted Tuesday, April 14

TRAIL CLASS CLINIC

2009-03-30T08:28:00.000-07:00

Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian (RACE) 4-H Clubs will host a trail class clinic that is open to youth and adults on Saturday, April 4 at Ellis Park Event Center, 2056 E. Ridge Rd. Salisbury, NC. Two sessions will be offered. The morning session will begin at 9 a.m. and wrap up by 12 p.m. and the afternoon session will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Bring your horse and learn how to safely compete in trail classes. This clinic will focus on acquainting your horses to trail obstacles seen on the trail and at the horse show. We will concentrate on desensitizing your horses and communicating with them in such a way as to decrease their apprehension of negotiating obstacles. The cost is $15 per horse/rider or $5 per auditor. Space is limited to 10 horse/riders per session. Please call 704-216-8970 by Thursday, April 2 by 5 p.m. to register.

HORSE SAFETY WORKSHOP

2009-03-04T14:10:00.000-08:00

A Horse Safety Workshop will be held Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at the Rowan County Cooperative Extension Office, 2727 Old Concord Road, Salisbury, NC. Safety is the primary

concern in working with and around horses. This program will include all aspects of safety, including instinctive behavior and the effects of domestication, safety on the ground and safety when riding. Also included will be discussion of hauling and transporting horses safely, and the most common mistakes people make when working with horses. This workshop is free and open to anyone interested in learning about safely working with and around horses. Please call 704-216-8970 to register. For more information about NC Cooperative Extension, call 704-216-8970.

2009 RACE 4-H EVENTS

2009-02-16T17:29:00.000-08:00

RACE 4-H has planned an exciting season for 2009. Please save the dates below. More details will follow as dates approach.

March 24 - Safety Clinic with Dr. Tim Potter

Rowan County Cooperative Extension Center - 7 PM

Free and open to anyone interested in learning about safely working with and around horses.

April 4 - Trail Class Clinic - Clinician: Dr. Tim Potter

Bring your horse and learn to safely compete in trail classes.

Cost: $15 per horse & rider or $5 per auditor

Limited to 10 participants per session - Unlimited number of auditors

Session 1: 9 AM - 12 PM Session 2: 1 PM - 4 PM

To register call Rowan Cooperative Extension at (704) 216-8970

4-H members must register by March 20

Registration for general public open March 23 if space available

April 7 - Horse Judging Clinic with Dr. Tim Potter

Rowan Cooperative Extension Center - 7 PM

Free and open to youth interested in learning about judging and oral reasons.

May 2 - Rowan County Open Horse Show

Ellis Park Event Center

Start time: 9 AM Gates open at 8 AM

Costs: $5 per class or $45 for 10 or more classes

July 25 * New for 2009 * GAMES DAY

This will be a fun show where participants will spend the morning and early afternoon competing in fun games with horses.

No pre-registration required. Games list TBA

Cost: $2 per game Max: TBA

Games: 9 AM - 1 PM Gates open at 8 AM

Bring your own lunch

August 1 - Equine Activity Day

Horseless learning activities

September 1 - Careers in the Horse Industry

Rowan Cooperative Extention Center - 7 PM

Professionals in the horse industry will discuss

their careers and answer question from the audience.

Free and open to all who are interested in learning

more about careers in that involve horses.

October 3 - Clinic TBA - Clinician: Dr. Tim Potter

October 10 - Open Horse Show

(To include a costume class)

November 7 - St. Jude Trail Ride

Location & Time TBA

ROWAN COUNTY OPEN HORSE SHOW - OCTOBER 11

2008-09-08T05:25:00.000-07:00

The Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian (RACE) 4-H Clubs has released the class lists for the October 11, 2008 show. The show will be held at Ellis Park Event Center, 2056 E. Ridge Road, Salisbury, NC. Gates will open at 8 a.m. with the show beginning promptly at 9 a.m. Entry fees are $8 per class or $45 to ride all day.

This show includes a COSTUME CLASS. Come out and show your creativity and enjoy a day of riding. See class list for more details.

DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY FORM HERE
VIEW CLASS LIST AND RULES

RACE 4-H Horse Shows

2008-04-26T14:02:00.001-07:00

The Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian (RACE) 4-H Clubs has released the class lists for the 2008 showing season. The horse show dates are Saturday, May 31 and Saturday October 11. Both shows will be held at Ellis Park Event Center, 2056 E. Ridge Road, Salisbury, NC. Gates will open at 8 a.m. with the show beginning promptly at 9 a.m. Entry fees are $8 per class or $45 to ride all day. RACE 4-H will also host 4 clinics this year. They will be dressage, groundwork and conditioning, ground driving and clicker training.

VIEW CLASS LIST and RULES HERE
DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY FORM HERE

Saddle Up for St. Jude

2008-04-26T13:52:00.000-07:00

RACE 4-H sponsored a trail ride to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Saturday April 26. We would like to thank our gracious host, Patterson Farm, for the use of the their farm trails. It was a beautiful day and an awesome place to ride. If anyone is interested in participating in or hosting a fall ride let us know!
For more information check out the St. Jude Web site.

R.A.C.E. 4-H

New Requirement for NC 4-H Horse Program Project Eligibility Card

R.A.C.E. 4-H - May 7 Open Horse Show Results

Congratulations to EEE 4-H Club!!!

Equine First Aid Elluminate Session ~~~~~~~~~~~ January 18 ~~~~~~~~~~

Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride

R.A.C.E. 4-H Sponsors Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride

Rowan County Cpen Horse Show - October 9

RACE 4-H Approved as Host Organization for the Open Event Incentive Program of the Arabian Horse Association

May 1 RACE 4-H Horse Show

Rowan County Open Horse Show - May 1

Halter, Showmanship and Show Prep Clinic

50% OFF May 1 Rowan County Open Horse Show - See Details

Riding Safety Headgear Policy

USEF's New Varsity Lettering Program for High School Equestrians

WINTER FUZZY FUN SHOW POSTPONED

WINTER FUZZY FUN SHOW - JANUARY 9, 2010

R.A.C.E. 4-H COLLECTS $1,987 FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL

R.A.C.E. 4-H Planning Meeting - November 14

R.A.C.E. 4-H Sponsors Saddle Up for St. Jude

Awesome October 10 4-H Show!

SHOW IS A GO!

Rowan County October 10 Open Horse Show Class List

OCTOBER 3 GAMES CLINIC CANCELED

Games Clinic - October 3

RACE 4-H Planning Meeting - August 11

Equine Activity Day Postponed

RACE 4-H Games Day Information

RACE 4-H Games Day - July 25

RACE 4-H Meeting - June 11 @ 6:30 PM

Rowan County Open Horse Show Class List

Rowan County Open Horse Show

TRAIL CLASS CLINIC

HORSE SAFETY WORKSHOP

2009 RACE 4-H EVENTS

ROWAN COUNTY OPEN HORSE SHOW - OCTOBER 11

RACE 4-H Horse Shows

Saddle Up for St. Jude

Equine First Aid Elluminate Session ~ January 18