Resources

Kim Giglio
253-850-2819 (home)
253-740-1665 (cell)
E-mail: kimgiglio@hotmail.com
- Horse program education
- Website
- KC Leaders Liaison
- Fundraising
- Judging
- Record Books
- Rules

Dawn Rieger
253-852-9741 (home)
E-mail: madrieger@wwdb.org
- Enrollments
- Fair registration
- Financial management
- Fundraising
- Presentations
- Record Books

Resources
This is an Excel workbook with three sheets.  The first has sponsor info and pertains primarily to the Judging but can be adapted for other things.  The next sheet has a sample script for members to use when asking for donations.  The last has a 8x11" color receipt to be left with the sponsor.  Click below to download.
Fundraising Tips and Info
The following are a few local barns that have supported our club over the years.  Many of our members stable, lease and/or take lessons at these facilities.

The Red Horse Farm
Auburn/Federal Way
253-946-4173
www.redhorsefarms.com

Lazy M Stables
Federal Way
253-854-8448
www.lazymstables.tripod.com/

Tall Firs Stables
Auburn/Federal Way
253-839-2720



Local Stables
For New Parents & Members
Club Leaders
Fundraising Tips
Clothing Exchange
Members can borrow gently used  items from our show clothing exchange.  There is no charge. Just return the items in good, clean condition when you are done with them.  Contributions to the Show Clothing Exchange are tax deductible.  Receipts are available upon request.  We are currently looking for a parent or member volunteer to coordinate the show clothing exchange.  if you are interested, please contact Kim Giglio.






4-H Rule Books and Program Guides


King County 4-H Horse Program
http://www.kc4-hhorse.com/
This is  the "official" King County 4-H Horse Program website.

Yahoo! Groups:  kc4-hhorse
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kc4-hhorse/
This online group serves primarily as an email list for the King County 4-H Horse Project. All King County youth members, volunteers and interested adults are welcome to join.  You'll have to establish a Yahoo! sign-on if you don't already have one.  Then you ask for permission to join the group and are emailed an acceptance in a few days.

WSU Ext 4-H Publications and Projects General Materials
http://4-h.wsu.edu/EM2778CD/generalmaterials/index.htm#records
Look well down the page to RECORDS for record books forms.

WSU Ext 4-H Publications and Projects Animal Sciences - Equine
http://4-h.wsu.edu/EM2778CD/animalscience/equine.htm
Lots of info provided by the WSU Extension focused on horses

4-H Mall Online:  http://www.4-hmall.org/
To purchase 4-H apparel, books, supplies, etc.


If you're new to 4-H, horses or both, don't despair. There are plenty of resources to help you learn.  Start by reading the New Parent Fact Sheet and the New Member Fact Sheet. Then download the 4-H rulebooks (see below).  Also, don't be afraid to ask questions of Kim, Dawn or any other Mounted Mischief parents. 
If you plan to show a horse or compete in other 4-H contests, it's important to know the rules.  Rule books are updated each year, so be sure you are using the most current edition.

King County -
2009 King County 4-H Horse Project Rule Book
2009 King County 4-H Horse Project Medals Program
EM4727  Performance Horse Member Manual
King County 4-H Association Dress Code
Groom Squad Contest Rules

Oregon/Washington -
PNW574 4-H Horse Contest Guide

4-H Horse Project Manual
http://4h.wsu.edu/EM2778CD/pdf/pnw587.pdf



Major Changes for 2010
  • No chaps in equitation classes.
  • Snaffle bits allowed for horses of all ages.
  • You must rise out of the saddle at the extended jog.
4-H Websites
Horse-Related Websites
Tacktrader: http://www.tacktrader.com
An online market for new and used saddles, show clothes and other horse-related items.

Dreamhorse:  http://www.dreamhorse.com
An online market for new and used saddles, show clothes and other horse-related items.

Breyer Model Horses:  http://www.breyerhorses.com
The home page for the popular collectible model horses.

Equitrekking: http://www.equitrekking.com/
Exploring the world on horseback.  A travel site and TV show.

The Trail of Painted Ponies:  http://www.paintedponies.com
The official website of another popular collectible

Horseland.com: http://www.www.fourhcouncil.edu/horseland.aspx
4-H has the opportunity to promote the 4-H Youth Development Program to millions of young people through a partnership with DIC Entertainment, producers of the Horseland tv show.

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