C and M Farm
3460 Harpers Ferry Road, Sharpsburg MD
Washington County 4 H 2006
Saddles 'n' Spurs
Activities Available through 4-H
Monthly Instruction on Equestrian Topics
(Confirmation, digestion, dental care, records, unsoundness)
Horse Based Crafts and Games
(Rocking horses, Horse cookies, Grooming Aprons, Stick Horses, and Much More)
Horse Knowledge Bowl
Club, County and State Horse Judging Competition
Horsemanship Standard Instruction and Testing
Horse World Expo Participation
State Horse Jamboree (Two day overnight camp)
Riding Clinics
Club, County, and State Horse Shows
Annual Club Fun Show
Fun, Charity, and Competitive Trail Rides
Field Trips to interesting Equestrian places
Summertime Weekly Activity Nights
( Race Track, Breeding Farms, Veterinarian Clinics)
Saddles "n" Spur's seeks to provide, a balance between mounted and unmounted activities. Horseless members who can pass horsemanship standards levels one and two may be able to participate in select mounted activities using leased or shared horses. However, the county requires a season leased agreement for horseless members who wish to compete in mounted events at the Ag. Expo. and State competitions. Ask your leaders about for specific eligibility requirements for mounted competition
Saddles" N" Spur's - A great way to:
Make horse loving friends and learn more about horses
Do fun crafts and activities and provide community services
Participation in club, county and state horse focused events
Gain communication and leadership skills
Who can Join?
Any child ages 8 -18 horse owning or horseless
English, Western, or any breed or orientation
What do I have to do as a Member?
Attend monthly meetings and activities
Maintain a project record book
Complete associated activities from project guide
Do a demonstration of each selected project each year.
What does it cost?
Sign up is free through the county extension office
Most activities and events are free of charge including opportunities to exhibit at Ag. Expo and State Fair However, the club does require all families to assist at WCHC shows and the annual fun show where the funds for these activities are earned.
Equestrian activity guides can be purchased at the extension office.
What doesn't Saddles "n" Spurs do
Does not provide free horse leasing or riding lessons ( We can help you make connections with those who do).
Does not provide a place for parents can just drop off and pick up their children (parent involvement is important).
Does not take on your responsibility for making sure you meet state/county eligibility requirements.
Does not take the place of regularly riding lessons or knowledgeable adult oversight in working with your horse.
What would my parent have to do?
Attend meetings with me and support my selected projects.
Sign up as a 4-H volunteer and attend county training.
Assist me with leadership or committee assignments I accept.
Washington County Horse Council
The horse council is looking for parents, leaders, horse people and anyone interested in helping give equestrian programs in the county a real boost. So far the council is made up of 4 - h parents and leaders who are working to provide activities that benefits the 4 - H program and to coordinate activities between individual clubs.
Accomplishments
Realigned Ag. Expo. Horse Classes to focus on the child's accomplishment with their project animals.
Added full division of events at Ag. Expo so that horseless members, who could participate fully( horse knowledge, judging and hippology)
Sponsors open horse shows each summer with all proceeds being donated to the county 4-H Equestrian Program.
Sponsors county knowledge bowl competition.
Raised money need to purchase new jumps, dressage cones, a timer system and much more to improve the horse facilities for the Ag. Center.
Established a Washington County 4-H Equestrian Scholarship Fund for graduating seniors.
Promotes 4-H and horse based activities within the community by coordinating club sponsored shows. Schooling shows, charity trail ride and through advertising the 4 - H equestrian program.
For more information, call Donna Schmidt at 301-791-4906 or LeAnn Johnson at 301-432-5358
Washington County Ext. 301-791-1404
Saddles 'n' Spurs Leaders:
LeAnn Johnson 301-432-5358 or Drlajohn@aol.com
Melanie Heron 301-432-5053 cmfarm3460@aol.com
Washington County Ext. 301-791-1404 www.4hhorse.umd.edu.
LeAnn Johnson 301-432-5358 or DrLaJohns@aol.com
Melanie Heron 301-432-5053 CandMFarm3460@aol.com
