4-H Equine Education Advisory Committee

Apply to sit on this committee.  Applications due by May 31!

More information on 4-H Horses.

The 4-H YDP Equine Education Advisory Committee is comprised of a diverse and representative group of 4-H YDP youth, adult volunteers, and staff with an interest in equine education.  The purpose of the committee includes the following:

• Represent the interests of equine activities and programs throughout the state
• Organize and implement the annual 4-H Horse Classic (July)
• Organize and implement the annual 4-H Equine Field Day (October/November)
• Organize and implement the annual 4-H Equine Educational Contests (March & May)
• Organize and coordinate California’s delegation to the National 4-H Western Round-Up (January)
• To increase general equine awareness and educational opportunities
• Establish direction for statewide equine programs and identify opportunities for youth interested in the program
• Develop and maintain a budget for California equine events, including fundraising plans
• Gather input on program direction, events, educational opportunities and other matters pertaining to the California equine program
• To locate, review, and make recommendations on equine educational materials
• Seek collaborative opportunities with other groups or organizations as appropriate

Responsible to: Jeanne George, Statewide Equine Education Advisor,jlgeorge@ucdavis.edu or 530-527-3101

Committee Member Responsibilities:

• Gather input on agenda items before meetings
• Attend all scheduled 4-H Equine Education Advisory Committee meetings
• Provide input on various equine issues facing the California YDP
• Express ideas and input from constituents and stakeholders of the equine education program
• Complete action items assigned at meetings
• With State 4-H Office oversight, maintain an external financial account
• Support educational opportunities for youth
• Must attend statewide equine events (currently, Horse Leadership Conference and Horse Classic)

Committee Membership:

The 4-H Equine Education Advisory Committee is comprised of 16 members including:

6 – Youth (2/region)

6 – 4-H Adult Volunteers and Program Partners (2/region)

2 – County 4-H YDP Staff

2 – State 4-H YDP Staff

• Statewide Equine Education Advisor
• State 4-H Office Liaison

Committee Membership:

Statewide Equine Education Advisor

4-H Youth Members

4-H Volunteer Leaders

4-H YDP County Staff