Minutes

Manitowoc 4-H Horse Committee

March 10, 2009

Manitowoc County Office Complex

 

Meeting Called to Order—7:00 PM by Chairperson Brenda Weyers.

Attendance:  Marilyn & Holly Lentz; Brenda, Brittney & Natalie Weyers, Barb & Megan Pritzl, Shari Riesterer, Lucy, Kaylyn & Kelsey Cigler, Zach Sager, Anne & Amber Siebold, Chelsea Neumann, Kelly & Terri Wilfert, Kim & Joel Luedtke, Claire Krieger, Sheila Cron, Heather Haberland (with mom & brother).

Secretary’s report:  Approved as read.                             Treasurer’s report:  Approved as read.

 Old Business:

Horseless/Beginners:  Project meetings will be held ONLY at Little Brook Performance Horses.  Shann currently has seven project members, but could do more with a little help.  We will revisit things with Gary Barnes in April.

Winter Project Meetings:  People gave their reports on the February project meeting.  Many thanks to Shari Riesterer & family and Christal Mulder for the facilities and lesson on judging.  If you plan to bring your horse to the March project meeting, don’t forget to get your 2009 Coggins test done.  Please RSVP to Marilyn by 3/21 if you’ll be bringing your horse, along with your goals.

Open Pleasure & Gymkhana Shows: Ribbons have been ordered for 2^nd-5^th places, and for the gymkhana show.  The committee decided on belt buckles for gymkhana high point awards, and possibly mounting blocks for pleasure high point.  Anne Siebold will price trophies of various sizes.  Mishicot FFA will operate the food booth both show days.  The committee approved buying hunter hack equipment on halves with Branch River Riders (about $60).  The volunteer sign-up sheets were passed around once again.  Show bills will available at Horse-A-Rama.

Horse-A-Rama:  The volunteer sign-up sheet was passed around again.  Saddle racks are also needed, as always.

Stall Banner Sweat Shop:  To be held March 22^nd. Bring sewing machines, food, green/brown/off white thread.

New Business:

Horse Bowl:  Marilyn will send out an email looking for members to form our team(s), along with links to practice questions.  Driver reimbursement will be discussed at the April meeting.

Spring Horse Camp:  Jack & Paula Curtis will be our clinicians.  Topics and meals will be discussed at the April meeting.

Open Arena/Gymkhana Practices:  Lunging and Trail were topics suggested for Open Arenas.  Regular dates are 6/24, 7/8 & 29, and 8/12.  Other Wednesdays in between, from May through September, will be Gymkhana team practices.  They will also schedule 4 of those nights (once per month) with a clinician

Fundraising:  The 50/50 raffle has been approved.  Some paperwork will need to be done.

Participation Prizes:  Anne Siebold volunteered to purchase prizes at Horse-A-Rama.  Anyone who finds a good deal should feel free to purchase and be reimbursed by the committee.

Charter Requirements:  Charter Renewal documents have been completed.  The committee approved the change of By-Law 7.3 to read:  “Voting members are any registered adult horse project leader, and any youth horse project member in 7^th grade or above.”

Spring Trail Ride:  Kim Luedtke suggested a spring trail ride, tentatively set for May 30^th.  We will discuss options at the April meeting.

Dates for 2009:  Horse Bowl/Hippology May 2 in Wausau; Kewaunee Co 4-H Horsemanship & Trail Clinic May 17; Horse Camp June 12-13; Horse Shows: July 18-19; other State clinics TBA.

Other New Business:  Kelsey Cigler showed possible designs for shirts.  Anyone interested in submitting a design is welcome to do so.

Adjourned:  8:15 PM                 

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, April 14, 2009; 7:00 PM.                                                 

Respectfully submitted: 

Marilyn Lentz, Secretary                                                                               www.4hhorseproject.manty.org