Club Update 5-8-25
- Jodi Dodge
- May 8
- 3 min read
Hey Spurs!
Here’s our Club Update!
PRINT OUT THE RECORD BOOK AND BRING IT TO THE MEETING ON TUESDAY!!
New 2025 Colorado Horse Record Book – The office will not print these for us as they feel it is each individual family’s responsibility. If you do not have access to a printer the office will assist.
https://co4h.colostate.edu/projects/erecords/Horse-erecord.pdf
Upcoming Jeffco 4-H Shows
Members collect points for every Jeffco 4-H show they attend and enter into classes. These points are tallied throughout the season for End of Year High Points. Please read the showbills for classes that count towards EOY points.
There are several Jeffco 4-H shows coming up and you can find the entire schedule, showbills and registration links Here (bookmark this link): https://sites.google.com/view/jeffco4hhorseshows/home
McKeever Arena in Conifer is a GORGEOUS setting and a great break from the blistering heat of shows down in town. I highly recommend attending at least one.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
May 15th– Colorado 4-H State Conference for ages 14-18. Check Lifeline for more info.
Written tests for the June 21stCounty Leveling Day MUST be completed and passed prior to June 21st. Contact the Office ASAP to schedule.
CLUB MEETING – Tues, May 13th 6PM @ EMCR.
Obstacle Clinic
Leveling/Competency Tests
Record Books
Videos for Groundwork with Poles
BIBBER CREEK SPURS SCHEDULE
5/13 – Club Meeting 6PM @ ECMR
5/31 Indoor Ride @ G&J 6PM
LEVELING
The Colorado 4-H Horse Leveling guidelines, study guides and riding tests can all be found HERE: https://co4h.colostate.edu/horse-resources/levels-testing/
We have a great opportunity over the next few months to complete multiple levels of testing:
Level 1 Riding Tests can be administered by Club Leaders.
May 31st Club Ride: We'll use this event to assess and level interested members for Level 1 Western and/or English.
May 31st Club Ride: After the Level 1 test is passed, a rider may also test for Gymkhana Competency Test.
June 21st Leveling Date (sponsored by Jeffco): Members can test for any level in Western and/or English
Please fill out this Leveling interest form: https://forms.gle/D84uGyvQZNyZJwG69
Important: All corresponding written tests must be completed and passed before any riding tests.
To schedule a written test, please contact Christine at the Extension Office:
📞 303-271-6620
SHOWS AND CLINICS
Our neighbors in Adams County are hosting a cow horse clinic! Spots are limited so check it out now if you want to participate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RWNV39B
Colorado Stock Horse Association (CSHA) offers a great summer series at the Indiana Equestrian Center. They offer in-hand and walk/trot classes along with English, western and ranch. The shows are the third Sunday of every month with the first one being May 15th. https://www.coloradostockhorse.com/
Boulder County 4-H has some great open shows. https://teamup.com/kstehhrw3yyee6xjph/events/1860647346
Fan favorite!! DougCo Horse Camp! June 9-12, 2025 REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15TH (Register through your 4-h Online account). https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1261176402684132&set=pcb.1261176959350743
Opportunities for Growth – Focus on Your Ride
There are so many great chances for members to gain experience—clinics, shows, and every moment spent with your horse. Anytime you’re touching your saddle or working with your horse is valuable practice for county and state fair!
Remember: your biggest competition—and really, your onlycompetition—is yourself. Every time you enter that show ring, your one and only goal should be to improve from the last time. You can’t control what happens with other riders or their horses.
Do they have fancier horses? Good for them!
Do they practice more? Great for them!
Is their outfit more sparkly? Who cares!
Focus on your own “rodeo” and see how far it can take you.
Jeffco still has work to do to become competitive with other counties across the state—but we are a team and need to be rooting for each other and supporting everyone’s efforts. Equitation is a sport, and the riders and horses are athletes. You get out what you put in, and your horse relies on the effort and time you bring. Let’s ride with purpose and pride!
That's all for now!! See everyone Tuesday!
Jodi
303-829-0649
If you do not receive the Friday Lifeline e-newsletter sent by the county every Friday please sign up to receive it! There are so many opportunities for our members and it’s all detailed in the Lifeline. Contact Christina to be added: cjacquot@co.jefferson.co.us
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