Barron County 4-H horse project earns top honors statewide
Barron County 4-H riders take horsemanship seriously with a sport focused on teamwork and sportsmanship. In 2023, 17 riders went to the State Horse Expo and all earned Top Ten awards, with some winning championships. Leaders cite dedicated instructors, enthusiastic youth, and supportive families guiding eight training centers across Cumberland, Rice Lake, Almena, Dallas, and Chetek. Training runs April to July, requiring attendance at eight of ten meetings and six training rides, leading to strong county fair and district show participation.
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Barron County
John Gurtner
Horse Project
Mr. Gurtner
Cumberland
Marilyn Scalzo
Rice Lake
Ralph Koser
Almena
Kim
Rochelle Bergen
Dallas
Shannon Nutter
Curt Haugestuen
Bev Vought
Chetek
Menomonie
Madison
Gurtner
4Hers Learn to Earn Automatic Bow From a Horse
John Gurtner demonstrated to four 4-Hers how to obtain an automatic bow from a horse in a short instructional session.
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John Gurtner
Barron County 4-H horse project a longstanding state leader
Janet Nelson praises the 4 H horse project for quality judging and hard work by youth. Riders from Michigan Indiana Canada Minnesota and Iowa help fund judges fees. Since its start 27 years ago the Barron County project trained riders, reduced injuries, and produced top horsemen who now run stables, judge shows, or work with horses nationally.
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Janet Nelson
Horse Project
Michigan
Indiana
Canada
Minnesota
Iowa
Horse Calendar May events in Wisconsin 4-H and horse shows
Wisconsin horse enthusiasts list May activities across counties including 4-H Saddle Club in Washington County at the courthouse room 119 in West Bend, Beaver Dam meeting of the Wisconsin Amateur Quarter Horse Association, UW River Falls shows and sales, Chippewa and St. Croix counties trail rides and shows, Oconto and Brown counties charity events, Hoofers Mother’s Day Show in Middleton, St. Croix Riders Spring Show in Baldwin, Zablocki Stables Open Show in Green Bay, and a Buffalo County 4-Horse Council meeting with live demonstrations at Waumandee. entries and contact numbers provided.
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Washington County
Washington St
West Bend
Wisconsin Amateur Quarter Horse Association
Beaver Dam
Bette Delwiche
River Falls
University Lab Farm
Chippewa County
Big Falls Park
Karen Maddox
Oconto County
Handicapped Citizens Association
Mountain Pines Ranch
Karen DeKelver
Little Britches Rodeo Workshop
Brodee’s
Lazy B
Kellner
Wisconsin Rapids
June Alexander
St. Croix
I-94
St. Croix County
Baldwin
Sebions
Eisenpeters
Zablocki Stables
Rt. 5
Hwy
Green Bay
Tractor models and features listed with guard cabs and options
Classified note lists John Deere tractors including 4320 with roll guard, 4430 with sound guard, 240 utility all hydraulic loader, 4430 WF with PS cab air 126 hp, 1850 WF with PS 3 point. Indicates extra clean units and price 95.
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Allis Chalmers
Allied
Oliver
BOL Krouse
JD Rwa
Kewonee
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