Butte County
4-H Youth Development Program of Butte County
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About: 4-H is a positive youth development program (PYD) committed to building in youth the"5 Cs"-competence, confidence, character, caring and connected -young adults. PYD instills greater academic achievement, civic engagement, leadership, healthy living and decision making.
Butte County 4-H is a youth development organization which provides a wide variety of non-formal educational activities for youth ages 5 to 19. Each geographical area of Butte County has 4-H Clubs which offer projects and activities for youth to grow leadership, citizenship, and life skills.
Butte County 4-H provides positive youth development to over 500 youth with support from over 200 adult volunteers through nearly 20 4-H Clubs.
Whether our youth raise livestock, participate in leadership development projects, or work on a sewing project, the goals of 4-H remain the same…to help young people develop their full potential through fun and hands-on experiential learning!
"Shasta Club" in Butte County 4-H is the only club that currently offers an Equine program.
Who Can Join: Any Youth
Contact: 4-H Office 530-552-5812 or
Maisie Cousins - 4-H Community Education Specialist
Email: mjcousins@ucdavis.edu
Website - Facebook
About: 4-H is a positive youth development program (PYD) committed to building in youth the"5 Cs"-competence, confidence, character, caring and connected -young adults. PYD instills greater academic achievement, civic engagement, leadership, healthy living and decision making.
Butte County 4-H is a youth development organization which provides a wide variety of non-formal educational activities for youth ages 5 to 19. Each geographical area of Butte County has 4-H Clubs which offer projects and activities for youth to grow leadership, citizenship, and life skills.
Butte County 4-H provides positive youth development to over 500 youth with support from over 200 adult volunteers through nearly 20 4-H Clubs.
Whether our youth raise livestock, participate in leadership development projects, or work on a sewing project, the goals of 4-H remain the same…to help young people develop their full potential through fun and hands-on experiential learning!
"Shasta Club" in Butte County 4-H is the only club that currently offers an Equine program.
Who Can Join: Any Youth
Contact: 4-H Office 530-552-5812 or
Maisie Cousins - 4-H Community Education Specialist
Email: mjcousins@ucdavis.edu
Butte Valley Pony Club
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About: Butte Valley Pony Club FAQ
See what Pony Club is all about: https://youtu.be/hOhSHhkuOcE
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is the largest equine educational organization in North America. The curriculum teaches riding skills and the care of horses through mounted and unmounted lessons. Through Pony Club, members have fun with horses and make lifelong friends while they develop skills, habits, and values that extend well beyond the barn and last a lifetime.
Pony Club membership is open to all ages and experience levels—whether you are a parent looking for an equine program that teaches the basics for a horse-crazy child, an adult looking to fulfill a childhood dream of learning to ride, or an equine professional wishing to expand your knowledge and continue your equine education. There is truly something for everyone! Disciplines Include: Dressage, Eventing, Gymkhana, Mounted Games, Polocrosse, Quiz, Show Jumping, Tetrathlon, Western Dressage, and Trail.
Who Can Join: Anybody, Any Discipline
Contact: Lauren Knight - 2025 BVPC Joint District Commissioner
Phone: 530-391-7453
Email: jtdc.bvpc@gmail.com
Website - Facebook
About: Butte Valley Pony Club FAQ
See what Pony Club is all about: https://youtu.be/hOhSHhkuOcE
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is the largest equine educational organization in North America. The curriculum teaches riding skills and the care of horses through mounted and unmounted lessons. Through Pony Club, members have fun with horses and make lifelong friends while they develop skills, habits, and values that extend well beyond the barn and last a lifetime.
Pony Club membership is open to all ages and experience levels—whether you are a parent looking for an equine program that teaches the basics for a horse-crazy child, an adult looking to fulfill a childhood dream of learning to ride, or an equine professional wishing to expand your knowledge and continue your equine education. There is truly something for everyone! Disciplines Include: Dressage, Eventing, Gymkhana, Mounted Games, Polocrosse, Quiz, Show Jumping, Tetrathlon, Western Dressage, and Trail.
Who Can Join: Anybody, Any Discipline
Contact: Lauren Knight - 2025 BVPC Joint District Commissioner
Phone: 530-391-7453
Email: jtdc.bvpc@gmail.com
California High School Rodeo Association, District 1
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About: CHSRA was founded in 1971, it is the State Chapter of the National High School Rodeo Association. Divided into 9 Districts, California has over 800 members. There are 2 divisions, a Jr. High and a High School. The Jr. High is grades 5th through 8th and High School is 9th through 12th.
The Jr. High Division has 13 events, Barrel Racing, Pole bending, Goat Tying for both boys and girls, Breakaway for both boys and girls, Ribbon Roping, Team Roping, Jr. Bull Riding, Chute Dogging, Saddle Bronc Steer Riding and Bareback Steer Riding.
The High School events are Barrel Racing, Pole bending, Goat Tying, Breakaway, Queen, Team Roping, Cutting and Reined Cow Horse for girls. Boys compete in Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Cutting, Reined Cow Horse, Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding and Bareback Riding.
Throughout the state the nine districts have approximately 8 to 10 rodeo's a year and the top in each event, in each District move on to the state finals in both divisions. The Jr. High Division Top 5 has Finals in May and the High School top 6 has Finals in June. The top 4 in each event then move on to the National Finals Rodeos for both Divisions as well.
Who Can Join: 5th through 12th grade youth.
Contact: Casey McGrewd - Membership Secretary
Email: caseymcgrewd1@gmail.com
Website - Facebook
About: CHSRA was founded in 1971, it is the State Chapter of the National High School Rodeo Association. Divided into 9 Districts, California has over 800 members. There are 2 divisions, a Jr. High and a High School. The Jr. High is grades 5th through 8th and High School is 9th through 12th.
The Jr. High Division has 13 events, Barrel Racing, Pole bending, Goat Tying for both boys and girls, Breakaway for both boys and girls, Ribbon Roping, Team Roping, Jr. Bull Riding, Chute Dogging, Saddle Bronc Steer Riding and Bareback Steer Riding.
The High School events are Barrel Racing, Pole bending, Goat Tying, Breakaway, Queen, Team Roping, Cutting and Reined Cow Horse for girls. Boys compete in Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Cutting, Reined Cow Horse, Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding and Bareback Riding.
Throughout the state the nine districts have approximately 8 to 10 rodeo's a year and the top in each event, in each District move on to the state finals in both divisions. The Jr. High Division Top 5 has Finals in May and the High School top 6 has Finals in June. The top 4 in each event then move on to the National Finals Rodeos for both Divisions as well.
Who Can Join: 5th through 12th grade youth.
Contact: Casey McGrewd - Membership Secretary
Email: caseymcgrewd1@gmail.com
Chico Equestrian Association
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About: Chico Equestrian Association was formed in 1990 to preserve and maintain the history and presence of horses in Bidwell Park. CEA hosts equine educational events, trail rides, shows, training clinics, play days, soccer on horses, and more!
Chico Equestrian Association is dedicated to keeping Annie’s wish, thus keeping horses a part of the present day and future of Bidwell Park.
Contact: Denise Whiting - CEA President
Phone: 530-519-3803
Email:
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About: Chico Equestrian Association was formed in 1990 to preserve and maintain the history and presence of horses in Bidwell Park. CEA hosts equine educational events, trail rides, shows, training clinics, play days, soccer on horses, and more!
Chico Equestrian Association is dedicated to keeping Annie’s wish, thus keeping horses a part of the present day and future of Bidwell Park.
Contact: Denise Whiting - CEA President
Phone: 530-519-3803
Email:
California State Horseman's Association, Region 2
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About: CSHA has designed a wide range of programs which offer participants opportunities for growth and enjoyment regardless of their type of riding, breed of horse or experience level. CSHA Region 2 has programs in English/Western, Gymkhana, Horsemastership, Obstacle Challenge, Trails, and Trail Trials.
Contact: Charlotte Johnson - President
Phone: 916-833-1895
Email: johnsoncna@yahoo.com
Website - Facebook
About: CSHA has designed a wide range of programs which offer participants opportunities for growth and enjoyment regardless of their type of riding, breed of horse or experience level. CSHA Region 2 has programs in English/Western, Gymkhana, Horsemastership, Obstacle Challenge, Trails, and Trail Trials.
Contact: Charlotte Johnson - President
Phone: 916-833-1895
Email: johnsoncna@yahoo.com
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4-H Youth Development Program of Tehama County
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