Members will have 3 days of perfecting current skills, learning new ones, all the while having fun and networking with other 4-H Horse Project Members from around the NE Region and the Province.
Minimum Registrants Required: 20
Maximum Registrants: 45
Members will number the following classes (1 to 10; 1 top choice, 2nd top choice, etc) in order of preference and the committee will do their best to meet the members selections.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Horse Health – Black Bear Equine Therapy: Learning how to understand the biomechanics of the horse’s body as well as learning how to best support your horse through nutrition and exercise. (Dismounted) (English or Western)
Jumping– Learn the fundamentals of jumping. Please indicate jumping skills: Newbie (never jumped before), Beginner (jumped x-poles up to 12”), Intermediate (Jumping 12”-2’), Advance (Jumping 2’+), (English)
(English/Mounted).
Dressage – Learn how to get your English horse moving forward and ready to dance. Focus on rider effectiveness and improving horse movement to achieve desired dressage level (English mounted)
Ranch Riding/ Reining – Work on fundamental maneuvers and work on the development of your horse to be successful in the sport of Reining. (Mounted Western)
Roping – Learn how to handle a rope and rope a dummy head/heels. Emphasis on breakaway roping. No cattle will be present, but we will use a heel-o-matic or equivalent prop. Starts on ground without horse but will have the potential of saddling up and tracking a heel-o-matic pulled behind a quad. Bring your ropes and , roping gloves,
Gymkhana – 4-H Rodeo also has goat tying competition and, in this session, you will be able to learn about goat tying and get some practice. Elements of 4H rodeo including barrels and poles will also be incorporated into this session. ( Mounted English/ Western)
Drill Team- Learn how to ride a pattern with other members. Learn how to do maneuvers such as the pinwheel, peel the apple, ride thoughts and so much more. (Mounted English/ Western)
Western Horsemanship- Learn the basics of the 4-H Program. Levels 1-3 and 4-7 skills will be focused on. These skills will be used in everyday riding as well for the other classes at this camp! (Mounted Western)
English Flat Work- Prepare yourself and your horse for english classes. Basic skills that will help you in everyday riding as well as jumping and Dressage . (Mounted English)
Ground Work
Groundwork is an essential tool for ensuring the safety of both the rider and the horse, laying a strong foundation for under-saddle training and overall horse management. It also promotes a deeper understanding of the horse’s body language, enhancing the partnership between horse and handler.
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- Members craft will be included in the registration fee.
- Members will be able to select if they would like a t-shirt($18) or a hoody($38) for an additional charge. There is no requirement to obtain either.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSES
REGISTATION CLOSES: June 30 at 11:59 pm
All payments are by ETRANSFER ONLY to the NE Region Treasurer: northeastregional9@gmail.com
- There are no powered camping stalls available.
Any members who are camping will have to bring their own generator / power source - Please bring all the feed and tack supplies for you and your horse.
- Food and Beverages for each member are their own responsibility.
- There will be no food services on site. There are other amenities in Elk Point that you can look into.
Hotels may be sourced in St. Paul Alberta however there needs to be a designated person on site in charge of your horse(s) if you are traveling back and forth from St. Paul.
Need to Knows
- All 4-H Members will be required to follow and uphold the Code of Conduct for 4-H in Canada at the program. Please review the Code of Conduct before attending camp. http://www.4hab.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Code-of-Conduct.pdf
- Emergency services are located in Elk Point and will be called if necessary.
- Once the Horse sessions end for the day at 4 pm, no members or their families are to be riding any horses at the venue; horses need to rest.
- No other horses should be attending this camp, only the members project horse
What to Bring:
- Project Horse
- Tack for me and my horse
- Accommodations if not traveling to and from a hotel
- A power source such as a generator as no power is available at the venue
- All food and drink for me and my project horse
- Water Bottle
A welcome email will be sent out the week of the event to with any additional information as well as a reminder of what to bring to the event.
Registration Note: This program requires a minimum of twenty registered members to run. Registrations will remain pending until registration closes. Individuals will be notified after registration closes whether the minimum enrollment has been reached and the program is proceeding.