Novice riders draw into Pierce County 4-H horse program
Pierce County horse committee expanded the 4-H horse program to include many novice riders. A summer institute and a new five to six lesson training plan boosted exhibitor numbers at the county fair, with 68 horses up from 44. Volunteers provided transport and equipment, emphasizing safety and learning over winning, and even allowed a substitute horse in novice classes to keep a rider active.
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Pierce County Horse Barn
Horse Project
County Horse Project
Jim Tromberg
Pierce County
Belinda Hopp
Future champs show at the fair prep event
A novice show evaluation by Mrs Young and Mrs Nelson, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., assessed riders during uninterrupted free time. The saying from Mrs Dietzler praised the program, noting all riders looked good and that an 85 percent score enables advancement to the next level.
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Young
Mrs. Nelson
Novice Horse Program Considered for Wisconsin 4-H
Mrs. Young recorded novice show classes with a videotape setup donated by a merchant. Tapes were reviewed in a barn conference that night. Five riding levels test horsemanship through written and practical exams, separate from fair classes. State director Mrs. Dietzler aims to introduce the novice program to Wisconsin. The state appears receptive.
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Dietzler
Wisconsin
County riders push enthusiasm for new program
Mrs Dietzler says the idea has strong appeal as St. Croix County shows interest. She plans to present at the state meeting August 19. The initiative benefits the students, but the horse committee is worn out after the fair ends.
Horse Calendar features August horse events across Wisconsin
The Country Today lists multiple horse shows and pulls from Aug 12 to Aug 16 across Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota. Events include Wisconsin Horsepullers Association pulls at State Fair Park Milwaukee and Gogebic County Fair Ironwood, plus Dodge County halter shows, Kewaunee Lakeshore Riders speed show, Door County Fair races, Manawa rodeo queen contest, Pure Water Days open shows, and USPS schedules. Organizers include Diane Wiersma, Pam Stebbins, Michele Henriott, Tammy Dachelet, and Maxine Badker among others with contact details.
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Dodge County
Kewaunee County Lakeshore
Dana Farm
Kewaunee
Tammy Dachelet
Wisconsin Horse Pullers Assn
Gogebic County Fair
Ironwood
Michigan
Diane Wiersma
Wisconsin Horsepullers Assn
S. Center Rd
Beaver Dam
Wisconsin
Clark County Fairgrounds
Neillsville
Maxine Badker
Vesper
Manawa
Midwest Farmers Horse Pulling Assn
Barefoot Club
Dave Wickum
Kenyon
Minnesota
Ruby Nelson
Carol Neubauer
Wisconsin Valley Fair
Wausau
Wisconsin Horse
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Bev Nelson
Mrs. Dietzler
Waukesha County
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Future Champs
Kitz Cleary
Tanya Richardson
Pierce County Fair
State Fair Park Coliseum
Milwaukee
Lyle Spiegelberg
P.O
Chippewa Falls
Bass Lake Riders Saddle Club
Ristic Acres Arena
Somerset
Ashland County Fairgrounds
Marengo
Door County Fairgrounds
Sturgeon Bay
Eau Claire
Christensen Bobcat Sales
Darlington
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CIGAN
Wissota Badger
Universal
Waa
the Big
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Fall Creek WI
Cooperative Services
Clark County
Durand Cooperatives
Durand, WI
Nordby Dairy Equipment
Whitehall
Glenwood City
Wood City
Swenson Dairy Service
Blanchardville
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