Isabella County 4-H

10/14/2026

🍀 DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN DO THIS IN 4-H? 🍀

It's Week 4, and we're heading to the HORSE BARN! 🐴💚

Did you know there are SO many ways to participate in the Isabella County 4-H Horse Program? Whether you enjoy pleasure, speed, trail, showmanship, or working with your horse from the ground, there's something for everyone!

✨ NEW IN 2026 — IN-HAND CLASSES!

Last year, we introduced In-Hand Halter, In-Hand Trail, and In-Hand Jumping for mini and non-rideable horses! These classes take place on Wednesday, and we're hoping to continue expanding these opportunities!

🤠 NEW THIS YEAR — RANCH DAY!

We're excited to continue growing our Horse Program with the addition of a NEW Ranch Day! Youth will have even more opportunities to show their skills with:

🐴 Ranch Conformation
🐴 Ranch Pleasure
🐴 Ranch Riding
🐴 Ranch Trail
🐴 Ranchmanship

We're always looking for ways to expand opportunities and give youth new experiences!

🎡 WHAT DOES FAIR WEEK LOOK LIKE?

🐴 Wednesday: Trail, In-Hand Classes, Ranch, Reining, Command & more!

🐴 Thursday: Showmanship, English & Western Classes

🐴 Friday: Speed/Gymkhana — Pole Bending, Barrels, Keyhole, Cloverleaf, Indiana Flag & more!

🐴 Saturday: Overall Showmanship, Cloverbud Day, Costume Classes & Horse Fun Day!

💚 DON'T LIVE IN ISABELLA COUNTY?

That's okay! Youth do NOT have to live in Isabella County to participate in our Horse Program!

🍀 HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED?

To participate, youth must belong to a 4-H horse club with a Horse Leader or Gold Volunteer involved in the horse program.

Already belong to a 4-H club? You don't have to switch! You can add a horse club as your secondary club!

🐴 OUR HORSE CLUB OPTIONS:

🍀 Aim High
🍀 Barn Yard Kids
🍀 Barrel Benders
🍀 Clover Valley
🍀 Farm Hands
🍀 4Ever Friends
🍀 Lucky Clover
🍀 Rural Routers
🍀 Tally-Ho
🍀 Western Spurs

✨ NEVER SHOWN A HORSE BEFORE? THAT'S OKAY!

You don't have to know everything before you start! Our horse program is about so much more than showing. Youth learn responsibility, animal care, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence while building friendships and memories along the way.

4-H is where you LEARN by DOING! 💚

🍀 Enrollment is OPEN for the 2026–2027 4-H year!

Returning members, remember to re-enroll by October 31!

📩 Interested in learning more or finding the right horse club?

Contact Liz Antvelink
📧 [email protected]
📞 989-317-4079
🔗 https://linktr.ee/isabellacounty4h

Fair schedules, classes, and requirements are subject to change.

10/13/2026

🍀 2026–2027 4-H REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🍀

It’s time to get Beyond Ready for another great year of Isabella County 4-H! 💚

Already a 4-H member? Re-enrollment is now open! Please log into 4-H Online and complete your re-enrollment by:

📅 October 31, 2026

Re-enrolling early helps our clubs and volunteers get ready for another exciting year of learning, leadership, friendships, projects, and FUN!

🐄 Livestock • 🐴 Horses • 🐰 Small Animals
🎨 Still Exhibits • 📸 Photography • 🍳 Foods
🌱 Gardening • 🎯 Shooting Sports • and SO much more!

🍀 New to 4-H? We would love to have you join us for the 2026–2027 year, too!

❓ Questions or need help with enrollment?
Please reach out to:

Liz Antvelink
Isabella County 4-H Program Coordinator
📧 [email protected]

💚🍀 Isabella County 4-H — Beyond Ready.

10/09/2026

We had a wonderful evening last night celebrating the achievements, hard work, and dedication of our 4-H youth and volunteers at our Annual 4-H Recognition Banquet! 🍀

Congratulations to all who were recognized! Last night was a reminder of the incredible impact 4-H has in our community. 💚

🌼 A special thank you to Bryant Family Farm for their generous support in helping us decorate with beautiful mums!

10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

🍀 4-H Checks & Livestock Pictures Are Ready!

Still Exhibit and Small Animal checks are available for pickup at the Isabella County MSU Extension Office!

📍 Office Location:
510 W. Pickard St.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

🕗 Office Hours:
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

💵 Important: Checks must be picked up by the youth or their parent/guardian.

📸 Livestock Pictures: Club leaders will have your livestock pictures. Please contact your club leader to arrange pickup!

10/09/2026

🎯 Help Support the Future of Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports!

An exciting matching opportunity is available to help grow the Hal and Jean Glassen 4-H Shooting Sports Endowment through the Michigan 4-H Foundation!

The Hal and Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation has committed a $50,000 matching challenge over the next five years. Each year, up to $10,000 in donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar—meaning your gift can have TWICE the impact!

Funds from the endowment provide long-term support for Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports and help youth continue to build valuable skills in leadership, responsibility, confidence, outdoor education, and conservation.

Whether you’re a current 4-H family, alumni, volunteer, shooting sports supporter, or simply believe in creating opportunities for youth, you can help make a difference.

🎯 Give today and double your impact:
https://mi4hfdtn.org/glassen/

Please help us spread the word and support the future of Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports! 🍀

10/07/2026

Happy National 4-H Week! In honor of National 4-H Week, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Mr. Stephen Simmons, shared a special video message from the Pentagon, celebrating the leadership and resilience of our military-connected children, youth, staff and 4-H staff and volunteers. The 4-H Military Partnership provides military youth with consistency, community, and leadership skills wherever their Service journey takes them.

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