Horse Program Committee

Macomb County 4-H Horse Program Committee

The Macomb County Horse Program Committee is made up of members, leaders and parents who are involved in the horse program. There is a youth and adult executive board, with youth taking the lead at meetings and for activities. All are welcome to attend meetings.

2022-2023 Committee Officers

Adult President: Michelle Short

Adult Vice President: Gabby Oddo

Adult Secretary: Alexis Morales

Adult Point Secretary: Wayne Reeves

Adult Treasurer: Liz Moreno

Youth President: Gavin Jobe

Youth Vice President: Tatiana Morales

Youth Secretary: Olivia Eldridge

Youth Treasurer: Harleigh Reeves

Committee Meeting Dates and Minutes

Meetings are held at Wolcott Mill Camp Rotary, 6:30pm.

  • March 27, 2023
  • April 24, 2023
  • May 22, 2023

Guidelines and Resources

Events

Add Book Fundraiser

MSUE Equine Education Spring Program

Various locations around the state ~ April each year.  Please check with the office or through the website for dates.
Get ready for spring with this three presentation series on equine management and care!

State 4-H Horse Show: Members have an opportunity to participate in the state show in the light horse program by earning points during the county point shows. Please check back at a later date for information regarding this year's State 4-H Horse Show. 

Ray's Riding Rascals' 4-H Club Annual Tack Sale: Come support Ray's Riding Rascals 4-H Club's annual tack sale fundraiser. It's held annually the first Saturday in March! 

County Point Shows: The Macomb County 4-H Horse Program Committee hosts three point shows for saddle or light horses, one a double judge show in the spring, and three mini/draft shows.  All shows are held at Camp Rotary, part of Wolcott Mill Metro Park, located on 29 Mile Road, east of Romeo Plank

Macomb County 4-H Horse Show Dates:

  • May 27 - Lights
  • June 3 - Mini/Draft
  • June 10 - Lights
  • June 17 - Mini/Draft
  • June 24 - Lights (double judge)
  • July 8 - Mini/Draft

Macomb County 4-H Horse Show Forms and Patterns 2022

Horse Award Forms

Bill Collins Award Forms: The Bill Collins Outstanding Horsemanship Award is given to a 4-H horse project member. It is awarded yearly and is based on the nominee’s overall involvement in 4-H and the 4-H Horse Program. A 4-H member to be considered for this award should be nominated by a 4-H leader. A summary of the nominee’s activities should include both the degree of involvement in and results of participation as a member of 4-H and the 4-H Horse Program. Forms are due the 2nd Monday in October. 

Jane Sylvester Award Forms: Each Club registered in the Macomb County Horse & Pony Project may nominate up to 3 individuals for this award. Nominees may be any 4-H member or adult volunteer in the Macomb County 4-H Horse Project. Of the 3 individuals, only one may be a member of the club making the nomination. A single page letter of support (form attached) must accompany each nomination.  Forms are due the 2nd Monday in October.

Knapp Memorial 4-H Horse Leadership Award: An annual award to recognize an adult offering outstanding leadership to young people within the Michigan Horse Program. This top leader introduces newcomers to 4-H and the horse industry, mentors young horsemen, and promotes 4-H and the horse industry within the local community.  Nominations are due to the Equine specialist by July 1.