July 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The July 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
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BioWorma®, an Alternative to Traditional Anthelmintics
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2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Show July 1-20
The 2020 North Carolina State 4-H Virtual Horse Show will take place on July 1–July 20. The results will …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Judging Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that stepped out of their comfort zone and experienced something new and different in …
April 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The April 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights online and digital educational resources that pertain …
2020 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Canceled
Please read the following memo about the cancellation of the 2020 Southern Regional 4-H Horse …
Ask the Judge! Quarantime 6 Recording
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2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contest Updates
Entry Process & Rules Update: April 10, 2020 Due to the cancellation of the 2020 NC State 4-H Horse Show, …
2020 NC 4-H State Horse Show Canceled
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Paycheck Protection Program Information for Borrowers
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their …
Asian Longhorn Tick Webinar
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March 2020 Newsletter
The March 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the recent winners of the …
Register Now for March Webinars on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
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NC 4-H Horse Program Quarantime Lessons
The North Carolina 4-H Horse Program is delivering “Quarantime Lessons” via live Zoom sessions on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. …
NC 4-H Horse Program Events Update
We know that our 4-H Horse Program participants may have questions about the status of upcoming events in light …
2020 Horse Judging Contest Update
Due to current university restrictions regarding public gatherings, the NC 4-H Horse Program 4-H Horse Judging Contest will be …
2020 NC 4-H Horsebowl Champions Crowned
The 2020 NC 4-H Horsebowl contest was held on March 7 at NC State University. This event featured 34 …
2020 NC 4-H Hippology Contest Winners
The 2020 NC 4-H Hippology Contest was held on March 7 at NC State University. Twenty-four Senior Rookies and 61 …
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