Media Advisory: 2009 State 4-H Horse Show
8/6/09
Contact: Sara Long
517-432-1555, ext. 170
What: 2009 State 4-H Horse Show
More than 650 young equestrians representing every Michigan county will mount up and display their horsemanship skills in more than 275 classes during the 2009 State 4-H Horse Show, Aug. 7-9, at the Michigan State University (MSU) Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education.
4-H members from each county are chosen to participate in English, dressage, western and gymkhana events during the three-day equine extravaganza.
Why: The objectives of the State 4-H Horse Show are to develop leadership, initiative, self
reliance, sportsmanship and other traits of character in young people, in addition to increasing
each equestrian’s individual knowledge of horsemanship.
When: Aug. 7-9
Aug. 7 - Gymkhana showmanship (9 a.m.)
Aug. 8 - Senior showmanship, dressage rail classes, hunter hack (9 a.m.)
Aug. 8 - Miniature horse show (10 a.m.)
Aug. 8 - Western and English riding evening performance (6 p.m.)
Aug. 9 - Junior showmanship, dressage rail classes, hunter hack (9 a.m.)
Aug. 9 - Proud Equestrian Program (P.E.P.) show (10 a.m.)
Where: Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture & Livestock Education
Located on Farm Lane between Mt. Hope and Forest roads (4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing)
Who: More than 650 4-H equestrians representing every county in Michigan
Contact: For general information prior to the show, visit
http://www.canr.msu.edu/anscikids/pdf/SHS%20delegete%20info%20and%20schedule%2009.pdf.
For media assistance during the show, contact Karen Waite, MSU Extension youth equine
specialist, at 517-331-3681.
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