Cass County 4-H horse project: 2024 springtime pleasure clinics

Event information

Date

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-05-28 18:00:00 2024-05-28 20:00:00 Cass County 4-H horse project: 2024 springtime pleasure clinics Join the Cass County 4-H Horse Project Development Committee (PDC) as we welcome back Briana Visser of Benvelle Equestrian Center to lead us in a six-session clinic series on pleasure riding! All clinics will be held at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Pine River. Clinics are open to youth in grades 3 and up and will be held 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays from May 7 to June 11. Weekly session topicsMay 7 - Basic ground skills and riding maneuvers to execute quality patterns and pleasure performancesMay 14 - Showmanship, horsemanship and equitation-specific riding patternsMay 21 - English and Western pleasure basicsMay 28 - Negotiating trail obstaclesJune 4 - Horse show checklist: show tack and attire reviewJune 11 - Dress rehearsal mini-pleasure fun showBefore each session, families will receive a reminder email and a list of what to bring to ensure a successful experience for the youth and their horse. All 4-H policies for the horse project will be followed at this event, including the 4-H helmet policy. A current negative Coggins test for all horses in attendance is required for participation. Cass County Fairgrounds Cass County Fairgrounds Cass County Fairgrounds America/Chicago public

Time

6 - 8 p.m. Central time

Location

Cass County Fairgrounds
Horse Arena
100 Main St.,
Pine River, MN 56474

Contact

Brooke Remer, Extension educator
piepe056@umn.edu or 218-587-8280

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Join the Cass County 4-H Horse Project Development Committee (PDC) as we welcome back Briana Visser of Benvelle Equestrian Center to lead us in a six-session clinic series on pleasure riding!

All clinics will be held at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Pine River. Clinics are open to youth in grades 3 and up and will be held 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays from May 7 to June 11.

Weekly session topics

May 7 - Basic ground skills and riding maneuvers to execute quality patterns and pleasure performances
May 14 - Showmanship, horsemanship and equitation-specific riding patterns
May 21 - English and Western pleasure basics
May 28 - Negotiating trail obstacles
June 4 - Horse show checklist: show tack and attire review
June 11 - Dress rehearsal mini-pleasure fun show

Before each session, families will receive a reminder email and a list of what to bring to ensure a successful experience for the youth and their horse.

All 4-H policies for the horse project will be followed at this event, including the 4-H helmet policy. A current negative Coggins test for all horses in attendance is required for participation.

Audience

Youth in grades 3 and up

Cost

$20 per youth

Payment is by check or cash only and will be collected at the beginning of each clinic or can be submitted to the Cass County 4-H office before the sessions.

Registration

Registration opens in 4-H Online on March 1 and closes on April 26.

For registration assistance, refer to the event registration guide or contact Brooke Remer at piepe056@umn.edu or 218-587-8280.

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Brook Remer or complete the 4-H accommodations request form two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.