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4-H clover Western Heritage Competition

The Western Heritage Program consists of safety clinics, regional competitions and a state competition.

Safety clinics

Safety clinics are offered in many different areas across the state from spring to early summer. The safety clinic allows youth to practice each opportunity offered in Western Heritage and work with adult volunteers to ensure that both the youth and their horse are safe to participate in each activity.

At the safety clinic, you and your horse will work with an adult to explore how well you both can safely compete in a specific activity. Once certified, you and your horse are approved to participate in the regional event in each area you are certified.

2025 safety clinics

  • Southwest Region  - May 11 at 10 a.m., Al & Kelly Jones Arena in Pipestone
    • Register upon arrival on-site.
  • Northeast Region - May 18 at noon, K & S Horse Company in North Branch
  • Southeast Region - June 7 at 9 a.m., Feist Arena in Jordan
  • Northwest Region - June 29 at 10 a.m., Hawley Rodeo Grounds in Hawley
    • Register upon arrival on-site.

Regional competition events

You can sign up and participate in one regional event of your choice. Register in 4-H Online after you have completed your safety clinic. Classes offered include round pen roping, breakaway roping, team roping, goat tying and pen-to-pen sorting.

To earn the opportunity to compete at the state Western Heritage competition, you must qualify for your state competition at the regional event. Those who meet the qualifications are allowed to register and advance to the state competition.

2025 regional competition events

Register for any of these events in 4-H Online by July 1. 

  • Southeast Region - July 19 at 9 a.m., Feist Arena in Jordan
  • Southwest Region - July 20 at 10 a.m., Al & Kelly Jones Arena in Pipestone
  • Northwest Region - July 26 at 10 a.m., Hawley Rodeo Grounds in Hawley
  • Northeast Region - July 28 at 9 a.m., R&J Stables in Sauk Rapids

State competition

To participate at the state level, you must qualify at a regional competition event. 

Registration required in 4-H Online three days after your regional qualifying event.

  • Competition date: Aug. 4 at 9 a.m., R&J Stables in Sauk Rapids
  • Back-up date: Aug. 11 at 9 a.m., R&J Stables in Sauk Rapids

Upcoming events

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Contact

Renee Kostick, [email protected], 218-232-5174

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