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4-H clover Western Heritage Competition

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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.

2024 safety clinics

Northeast Region - May 5, K & S Horse Company in North Branch, noon​
Register by April 22 in 4-H Online.
Questions? Contact Lisa Cain at lisacain546@gmail.com.

Southwest Region - May 19,  Al & Kelly Jones Arena in Pipestone, 10 a.m.
Questions? Contact Deb Raaf at deb_raaf@live.com.

Southeast Region - June 7, Brian and Andrea Feist in Jordan, 9 a.m.
Register by June 3 in 4-H Online.
Questions? Contact Troy Walters at thetwalters@gmail.com.

Northwest Region - June 16, Hawley Rodeo Grounds in Hawley, 10 a.m.
Questions? Contact Michelle Brown at mrsmichelleabrown@gmail.com. 

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.

2024 regional competition events

Southeast Region - July 7, Brian and Andrea Feist in Jordan, 9 a.m.​
Questions? Contact Troy Walters at thetwalters@gmail.com.

Southwest Region - July 21, Al & Kelly Jones Arena in Pipestone, 10 a.m.​
Questions? Contact Deb Raaf at deb_raaf@live.com.

Northwest Region - July 21, Hawley Rodeo Grounds in Hawley, 10 a.m.
Questions? Contact Michelle Brown at mrsmichelleabrown@gmail.com. 

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Contact

Renee Kostick, hinkx001@umn.edu, 218-232-5174

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