Name Grade Years in 4-H. 4 H Goals for this year (what you hope to accomplish in 4 H):

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1 SOUTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY H Horse Participation Log The St. Louis County 4-H Horse Project Development Committee has developed a system to promote involvement in 4-H learning. Youth may accumulate points when participating in 4-H events and activities from September 1, 2015 through county fair in July of 2016 using this log. All members of St. Louis County 4-H in grades 3 and up are encouraged to track their participation in the 4-H Horse Project Area but it is not required. 4-H members in all grades should strive to accumulate at least 10 participation points for the year in order to be eligible for high point and other special awards at the County Fair. New 4-H members are urged to do their best in accumulating these points even if they ve joined 4-H late in the year as there are plenty of opportunities to earn points. Participation logs should be turned in when checking in at the County Fair. 4 H GOALS It s helpful to write down what you would like to learn or accomplish in the Horse Project during the year. Please share what your goals are for Name Grade Years in 4-H _ 4 H Goals for this year (what you hope to accomplish in 4 H): Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabili es Act, this material is available in alterna ve formats upon request. Direct requests to the Extension Store at Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent postconsumer waste material.

2 HOW TO USE THIS PARTICIPATION LOG Points must be documented using this participation log. Because this is a learning experience to develop good record keeping skills, it is recommended that 4-H youth take the responsibility for completing this form with guidance and help from parents or guardians. After you have participated in a meeting or event, please write the details in the appropriate monthly chart. Make sure you include the date, what type of activity it was, where it was held, and the points earned. The Program Coordinator or the person responsible for a workshop can sign off on participation. Documentation for horse club meetings can be verified via sign-in forms. EARNING POINTS Points will be earned according to the following: County horse project meeting/activity 2 points 4-H horse clinic* - 2 points per day, maximum of 6 points per year Plan and teach a horse related clinic/demonstration at a public event 4 points Plan and teach a horse related clinic/demonstration for your club 4 points Help to organize and work at a county wide horse project activity (i.e. a playday) 4 points Help at a 4-H fund raiser (for example, the Tack Swap) 2 points Help with herdsmanship at the State Horse Show 2 points per day (this only applies to 4-Her s not already participating as a rider in the State Horse Show) Horse related community service, (i.e. North Country Ride) 1 point/day, maximum 6 points per year Participation in horse bowl; attend practices or help coach 1 point each practice and enter competition 2 points, with a maximum of 6 points per year Attend a state wide 4-H horse project clinic (i.e. Winter Round-up) 2 points per each day attended Volunteer your time for the MN state 4-H horse project (i.e. the horse expo 4-H tack sale or 4-H booth) 6 points per day Write a horse related essay to share at a horse project meeting that another member can read for you if you are unable to attend. This is available for members who may not be in the county during most of the horse project year, i.e. at college or living with another family member. It needs to be approved by a horse project leader before the meeting - 6 points. Complete the application process for the state wide Dan Patch award or the 6-9 th Grade Bonus Trip 6 points. Participate in any other 4-H Horse Project activities (trail rides, camping trips) - 2 points * This does not include non-4-h clinics at regional or state expos. 2

3 LIST OF 2015/ H HORSE EVENTS In order to assist you with logging your points, here is a list of the county-wide activities that have taken place for which you can accrue points. Keep in mind, there may be items missing from this list. And please review the previous point list to ensure you aren t missing any other opportunities. June 29, 2016: Mini clinic Gaming June 16, 2016: Mini clinic Horsemanship June 2, 2016: Mini Clinic Gaming with Stef Benson May 25, 2016: Mini clinic with Ingrid May 15, 2016: Mini clinic with Gary Kuoppala 12-5 April 19, 2016: Regular Meeting at Webster s with Team Building Activities March 18, 2016: Tack Swap Set up March 19, 2016: Tack Swap March 16, 2016: Make Horse Treats to sell at Tack Swap at Hanon s March 9, 2016: Regular Meeting at Fredenburg Hall with Bit Discussion February 17, 2016: Regular Meeting at Hanon s Farrier Demo Keven Lindemood January 18, 2016: Regular Meeting at Baldwin s November 9, 2015: Regular Meeting at Sather s Planning/Goal Setting September 19, 2015: State Fair Show July 2015: SSLC Fair September Don t forget this is the month to re enroll in 4 H! 3

4 October This is the start of the new 4 H year so it s a great me to set goals! November Remember resources/curriculum are available from the 4 H office December Be sure you are re enrolled for the new 4 H year by the 1st! January This would be a great me to think about community service projects February Check out what mee ngs & trainings may be going on soon 4

5 March Tack Swap will take place this month at the Diamond Royal Horse Fair April Summer planning is in full swing so be sure to a end mee ngs May Horse ID forms are due on the 15th of this month June Be sure to get County Fair registra on in by the 27th of this month July County Fair is July 5 10th of this month! 5

6 SUMMARY OF MGS PARTICIPATION POINTS FOR Name Please write your monthly point totals here. Add the monthly totals and record your total points for the year at the bottom. September points October points November points December points January points February points March points April points May points June points July points August points TOTAL POINTS All Participation Logs must be turned in prior to the start of the State Qualifying Horse Show on Thursday, July 7th. Preferably, you can turn this in with your records when you check in with your horse at County Fair or when you register for exhibit judging on July 5th. RECORDS REQUIREMENTS Each 4-H horse project member has the option of completing records. They are not a requirement for County Fair or State Fair eligibility. However, 4-H ers that want to be eligible for high point and other special awards at the County Fair should turn in their horse project records when they check in at County Fair. The records should include: Horse Achievement Record with a minimum of Step 1 completed the first year that the member shows and a ½ step completed each year thereafter. Approximately a one-page bio that talks about the youth s experience in 4-H and their horse. Completed Participation Log with a minimum of 10 points recorded. QUESTIONS? For questions, please contact the South St. Louis County 4-H Program Coordinator at or ctcaines@umn.edu. 6