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Additional Resources
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Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions- Hauling, Spreading, and Composting
Published on May 11, 2021
Whether you are moving manure directly to a storage facility, transferring manure to a field for temporary stockpile, composting or applying manure, details matter: #3 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos. -
Horse Manure Management Plans
Published on September 18, 2020
Overwhelmed by horse manure? If you answered yes to this question, it may be time to reevaluate your current management practices. -
Air Quality in Fair and Exhibition Barns
Published on June 8, 2020
Taking effective steps to improve air quality requires planning and knowledge of the barn’s normal daytime and nighttime temperatures, availability of electrical outlets for fans, and knowledge of prevailing winds. -
Financial Manual for 4-H Volunteers
Published on March 2, 2020
A guide to financial accountability for 4-H volunteers. -
Financial Manual for 4-H Treasurers
Published on March 2, 2020
A guide to managing money wisely for 4-H treasurers. -
Michigan 4-H Horse & Pony Project Snapshot (4H1614)
Published on September 17, 2019
This 4-H snapshot sheet covers what 4-H’ers can learn from a 4-H horse and pony project, ways to get involved and resources for learning more. -
4-H Equine Welfare Assessment Sample Scenarios 4H1748S
Published on September 12, 2017
A supplement to 4-H Equine Welfare Assessment, this document provides sample scenarios that allow teams or individuals to test their equine welfare knowledge, or prepare for an equine welfare judging competition. -
4-H Equine Welfare Assessment 4H1748
Published on September 12, 2017
This guide will help youth learn equine welfare principles as well as how to better care for their own horses. -
Animal Exhibit Hand Washing Sign
Published on July 17, 2017
The following sign can be used to help visitors to animal barns and exhibits practice good hygiene and biosecurity by washing their hands after visiting. -
Hillsdale County 4-H Equine Project Rulebook
Published on May 10, 2017
This manual, containing the written policies and rules governing horse project activities in Hillsdale County, is intended to assist volunteer leaders within the horse project areas. I
4-H Proud Equestrians Program (PEP)
Riders with disabilities and the volunteers who work with them can gain great satisfaction through this therapeutic horseback riding program. With the help of trained and caring volunteers, riders can improve balance, coordination, posture and muscle tone. Horseback riding also increases self-esteem, self-confidence, discipline and social growth. But more importantly, riding is fun!
This program is currently not active, but check back for future updates.