District Horse Show Winners! Julycounties.agrilife.org/waller/files/2018/06/July-2018.pdf · 2019-12-17 · Left to Right: Sarah McFarlane, Awbrey Alvarado, Julia Woulds, & Allison

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District Horse Show Winners!

Waller Retro Riders Quad Drill Team –5th Place

Left to Right: Sarah McFarlane, Awbrey Alvarado,

Julia Woulds, & Allison McCurdy

Stephen Gunn (Left)

2nd in 5 & over Halter Geldings

Reserve Champion Halter Geldings

8th in Jr. Western Showmanship

3rd in Jr. Western Pleasure

3rd in Jr. Western Horsemanship

7th in Jr. Trail

Awbrey Alvarado (Right)

1st in Jr. Hunter Showmanship

1st in Jr. Hunter Under Saddle

3rd in Jr. Hunter Seat Equitation

5th in Jr. Hunter Seat Versatility

Reserve Champion Hunter Horseman

3rd in Jr. Western Showmanship

4th in Jr. Western Pleasure

7th in Jr. Western Horsemanship

1st in Western Riding

5th in Jr. Trail

Allison McCurdy ( Not Pictured)

5th in Jr . Speed– Poles

1st in Jr. Speed-Barrels

11th in Jr. Speed-Stakes

Julia Woulds (Not Pictured)

4th in Jr. Hunter Showmanship

4th in Jr. Hunter Under Saddle

4th in Jr. Hunter Seat Equitation

4th in Jr. Western Showmanship

7th in Jr. Western Pleasure

2nd in Jr. Western Horsemanship

9th in Jr. Trail

Jamisen Capps (Not Pictured)

1st in Jr . Speed– Poles

9th in Jr. Speed-Barrels

9th in Jr. Speed-Stakes



Campbell Rhodes (Left)

2nd in Yearling Geldings

2nd in Geldings 4 and Under

2nd in Halter Futurity

Melanie McBride (Right) 2nd in Halter Mares 5 and Over

Reserve Champion Mare

7th in Sr. Western Showmanship

5th in Sr. Western Horseman

6th in Sr. Trail

The Senior Qualifying Horse Quiz Bowl

team, coached by Cari McFarlane, competed

on June 12th. Team members included

Madyson Guidry, Sarah McFarlane

(team captain) and Madelynn West.

Sarah McFarlane (Not Pictured)

12th in Sr. Speed– Stakes

8th in Sr. Western Showmanship

3rd in Sr. Hunter Under Saddle

Maley McBride (Not Pictured)

2nd in Geldings 4 and Under

State 4-H Round up

The Qualifying Senior Meat Judging team, coached by

Stacie Villarreal, placed 8th overall on June 13th. The

team consisted of John Philip Jones, Eulalia Haddox

and Anna Gunderson.

John Philip placed 3rd individually

and 4th in reasons. Eulalia placed 24th

individually.

Cecilia Haddox also competed in the

Intermediate Invitational Meat Judg-

ing competition, placing 16th individ-

ually. Pictured right



Horse Quiz Bowl Member at District 9 Round Up

Junior team green: Taylor McCurdy (team captain), Sydney Guidry and Austin Vance won 3rd place.

Junior team white: Adam Vance (team captain), Awbrey Alvarado, Julia

Woulds, and Tyler Yarbrough won 4th place.

Senior team: Sarah McFarlane (team captain), Madyson Guidry, Made-lynn West won 2nd place

A huge THANK YOU

To the Rainbow

Club for writing

Thank You notes on

June 18th for all the

buyers at the 4-H

BBQ Fundraiser.

New CEP Family Community Health Agent

Clara Walker is the Family & Community Health Extension Agent in Waller

County for the Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View A&M University.

Clara provides programming to the underserved and underrepresented citizens in Waller

County. She will provide information on emerging family issues including cyber bully-

ing, bullying, teenagers’ behavior, parenting, grandparents parenting again, and conflict

and anger management as well as childhood obesity and health and wellness topics.

Clara is a native of Waller County and has extensive experience in the field of money management. Her pas-

sion in programming includes survivors of trauma, bullying, crafty seasoned citizens, teenagers' behavior, &

family dynamics .

Clara received her Master’s in Human Development and her B.S. in Juvenile Justice from Prairie View A&M

University. While working and getting her Master's she hosted numerous programs for the freshmen popula-

tion of Prairie View A&M University. Her programs included etiquette, resume building, what is rape, rela-

tionships, & first impressions.

Clara is looking forward to serving you in the community.



Waller County 4-H Project Practices

Practices are for everyone in the county. If you are interested in joining or sitting in on a practice, please contact the coach.

Horse Judging, Coach Darren Stokes, [email protected], verify practices/meetings on wallerhorseclub.org website.

Livestock judging, Coach Brandy Poindexter, [email protected], Please contact for current times.

Meat Judging, Coach Stacie Villarreal, [email protected], Practices held eve-ry Wednesday from 4:30-6pm at the Extension Office

Horse Quiz Bowl, Coach Cari McFarlane, [email protected], Every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-8pm at the Extension Office

Horse Drill Team, Coach Cari McFarlane, [email protected] and Joanna Alvarado, [email protected]. Please contact if interested.

Vet Science Meeting, Coach/teacher Debra Hargrave, [email protected]. Please con-tact for current meeting times.

Ag Mechanics, Coach John Husfled, [email protected]. Please contact for current times and for a safety meeting.

Archery Practice, Coach Julie Russell, [email protected]; Please contact for current times.

Shotgun Practice, Coach Nic Villarreal, [email protected], Please contact for cur-rent times.

Air Rifle & Air Pistol Practices, Coach Todd DePenning, [email protected], Please con-tact for current times.

**If you are interested in shooting sports please make sure to update your 4-H connect profile to in-clude shooting shorts as a secondary club to insure you receive the latest updates about practices.**

Bored this summer? There are several great camps that are available for 4-H members of all ages! All fliers are attached! If you have questions give us a call and we will help you find a great one to attend, we would love to have Waller County represented!

Summer Camps

Adult Volunteers We are always in need of adult volunteers to mentor 4-H youth, lead local clubs, run events or even chaperone events. You will need to be 18 years old — 21 years old to chaperone overnight trips and pass a criminal background check.

It only costs $10 and you are set for the whole year (4-H year), and this way if the need arises you are already an approved adult volunteer for that activities, and your assistance is greatly appreciated.

mailto:[email protected]

http://wallerhorseclub.org



Entry night for State Fair and Heart of Texas, Wednes-day, August 1st 2018. ALL DAY

Plan on showing turkeys or broilers at San Antonio, Houston or Austin? Order forms are located in the back of the newsletters.

Calf Scramble intent form is located in the back of the newsletter, if you have questions about calf scramble call the office. Must be high school age.

Spring Major show event night will be in November. Stay tuned!

Waller County Fair Meeting Dates

WCF Heifer Steer Progress Show 7-7-18 @ 6:45 am

WCF Horse Clinic #3 7-22-18 @ 1pm

WCF Market Goat Progress Show 8-4-18 @ 8am

WCF Horse Progress Show 8-18-18 @ 9sm

Questions please call the WC Fair Office: 979-826-2825 or visit their web-

site: https://www.wallercountyfair.org/reservations/calendar/

Upcoming Deadlines

Star Award Application; July 2nd – On County website

Project Forms; July 2nd- On County website

District Recordbook TURN BACK INTO OFFICE

July 13th by 4pm

District Recordbook Judging– Conroe, if you would like to help please contact the office

July 17th

Ambassador Applications- On County website

July 16th

Friends of 4-H and Adult Leader Awards Applications- On County website

July 16

Craft Camp; August date TBA

4-H Banquet; August date TBA

Major Show Updates



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4-H Family Handbook Cover Contest 2018-2019

Re-enrollment for 2018-2019

W A LLER COU NT Y 4 - H

The new 4-H year will begin September 1, 2018, with enrollment starting August 15, 2018 on 4-H Connect. We will send out an email reminder to everyone to make sure the are enrolled in 4-H went it opens. Early registration is $20.00. Registration after October 31 is $25.00.

Special notes:

If you plan on showing under 4-H at the Waller County Fair or other Major shows, you will need to be enrolled in 4-H for the 2018-2019 year.

Like always, there will be an early bird registration. During this time, the enrollment will be less. After the set time, it will go to regular price.

You may enroll in multiple clubs, especially if you are new and are still looking for the prefect club for you! You will just have to select one as your primary club. This can be changed at any-time during the year.

Make sure to update your family profile with current information, can be updated at any-thing during the year.

Multiple emails may be on your family profile. This is a great idea to help ensure you receive all the information we send out.

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Waller County is seeking Designs and Draw-ings for Waller County 4-H Family Handbook that will be used in the new 2018-2019 4-H year beginning Sept. 1, 2018.

Guidelines:

1) Any enrolled 4-H member can participate

2) Submissions should:

a) Be a graphic design or an illustration of a 4-H activity, project, or event

b) Include words "4-H" and /or the 4-H official 4-H clover

c) Submissions must be on 8 1/2 " by 11" piece of white paper (without line drawn around the edge of paper)

d) Detailed work should be able to be reduced

e) Including "2018-2019 Waller County 4-H Family Handbook" required.

f) No reference to any particular Waller County 4-H Club is allowed

g) Artist's name, 4-H club, age, and telephone number should be written on back of submission

h) All submissions must be in portrait format, not landscape

3) Submit (one design per 4-H youth) by noon on Monday, August 13, 2018.

Designs may be submitted:

- Electronically to County box at [email protected]

- Postal mail (846 6th St. Hempstead, TX 77445)

- Hand delivered (not responsible for submis-sions left in mail box)

NOTE: Submitted designs will be reviewed for the above guidelines before judging. The win-ning design will featured on the cover of the 2018-2019 Waller County 4-H Family Hand-book.



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We are happy to announce that we had 22 record books turned in this year with 18 making it to Dis-trict! Everyone competed at the County level, but unfortunately only 1st place in each division was able to compete at District. We have high hopes we will have some make it to State!

22 Record Books Turned!

Name Category County District State

Gunderson, Fischer Jr. Poultry 1st *?*

Hill, Hailey Jr. Goat 2nd

Kurtz, Daniel Jr Goat 1st *?*

Mauldin, Harley Jr. Swine 2nd

Wells. Shyla Jr. Swine 1st *?*

Yarbrough, Tyler Jr. Food & Nutrition 1st *?*

Henderson, Lauren Int. Companion Animal 1st *?*

Thomas, Andrea Int. Leadership 1st *?*

Yarbrough, Dylan Int. Food and Nutrition 1st *?*

Broadus, Meagan Sr. Rabbits 1st *?*

Nesbit, Colton Sr. Rabbits 2nd

Carpenter, Toby Sr. Beef 1st *?*

Guidry, Madyson Sr. Horse 1st *?*

Gunderson, Anna Sr. Leadership 1st *?*

Haddox, Eulalia Sr. Agricultural Science 1st *?*

Jones, John Philip Sr. Natural Resources 1st *?*

Lopez, Miah Sr. Beef 2nd

McFarlane, Sarah Sr. Goat 1st *?*

Malone, Savannah Sr. Beef 3rd

Malone, Sierra Sr. Vet Science 1st *?*

Moellers, Alyssa Sr. Swine 1st *?*

Stokes, Erin Sr. Public Speaking 1st *?*



Waller County 4-H has two Duds to Dazzle boxes and a

Food Challenge Box.

If your club is interested, or if you’d like to form a team,

please contact the Extension Office about checking out

one of the boxes!

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Waller County Office &

Cooperative Extension Program

846 6th Street

Hempstead, TX 77445

Phone: 979-826-7651

Fax: 979-826-7654

E-mail: [email protected]

We’re on the web

http://waller.agrilife.org/

If you need help

with a project

please call and

we would be

happy to help!

Next ALPA meeting:

Monday July 16, 2018 @ 7pm

Next County Council meeting

Monday, July 23, 2018 @ 7pm

Extension Agents & Staff

Stacie Villarreal

County Extension Agent

Ag/Natural Resources

[email protected]

Amanda Shortt

County Extension Agent

Family Community Health

[email protected]

Clara Walker

CEP Extension Agent

Family Community Health

[email protected]

Vacant

CEP Extension Agent

4-H and Youth Development

Stedman Douglas

CEP Extension Agent

Ag/Natural Resources

[email protected]

Debbie Tiner

Office Manager

[email protected]

Bridget Minchuk

Assistant Office Manager

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/wallercoextension





























Food Challenge

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Superintendent: Kayla Kaspar 979-968-5831 [email protected]

Committee: Sally Garrett and Jenifer Boening

Rules:

1. Open to any Texas 4-H, FFA or FCCLA member.

2. There will be a $30 entry fee per team. Entry forms and fees are to be mailed to:

Kayla Kaspar

255 Svoboda Lane, Suite 134

La Grange, TX 78945

3. All entries forms and fees must be postmarked by July 24, 2018. No late entries will be accept-ed. Team members may be substituted.

4. Times will be determined on the number of entries. An email will be sent out after all the entry deadline.

5. There will be 2 age divisions: Juniors/Intermediates may not compete with Senior Teams a. Juniors/Intermediates* (Grades 3rd – 8th)

b. Seniors* (Grades 9th – 12th)

*Grades as of the 2018-2019 school year

6. Counties are allowed to send an unlimited number of teams.

7. The Fayette County Fair Food Challenge Contest will follow the most current Texas 4-H Food Challenge Guides. They can be found at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018-Food-

Challenge-Rules-and-Guidelines.pdf

8. Each team must consist of 3-5 members. Members must be from the same county and pro-gram. Example: must all be members of Fayette County 4-H or La Grange FFA. Cannot combine 4-H and FFA on teams.

9. Each team is required to bring their own supply box. Items are listed in the Texas 4-H Food Challenge Guidelines. No additional items will be allowed.

10. Resource materials will be provided at contest. These include My Plate Mini Poster, Fight Bac – Fight Foodborne Bacteria Brochure, Nutrient Needs at a Glance, Altering Recipes for Good Health, Food Challenge Workshop, and copies of grocery receipts. No other resource materials will be allowed. Teams may not sue their personal copies of the resources during the contest.

11. We will NOT offer a final challenge. Awards will be given in each category. Awards will be de-termined by committee and are based on sponsorships.

12. The committee reserves the right to make any necessary changes based on Texas 4-H Rules and Guidelines.

Fayette County Fair Food

Challenge Contest



Fayette County Fair Food

Challenge Contest



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District Horse Show Winners! Julycounties.agrilife.org/waller/files/2018/06/July-2018.pdf · 2019-12-17 · Left to Right: Sarah McFarlane, Awbrey Alvarado, Julia Woulds, & Allison