Tuesday News
Teen Conference Registration Open Now! Don’t Wait!
Washington State 4-H Teen Conference Registration is now open! We are about 50% full on youth registrations for Teen Conference. A few popular tours and workshops are full or nearly full. If you plan to come to the conference this year, get your registration done soon!
Registration will close on May 31, 2026 or when spaces are full. Registration is limited to 150 youth, and registration for workshops and tours are first-come, first-served. Please visit the Teen Conference Website for registration information, conference schedules and full workshop and tour descriptions!
Upcoming Events
Washington 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Results 2026
The Washington 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest was held at The Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington during the 2026 Spring Dairy Youth Show, on April 24. This event offered a Junior, Intermediate, and Senior division for 4-H youth and had 16 participants. The contest consisted of a written exam and quiz bowl rounds. The top four individuals in the Senior competition are eligible to travel to the 2026 National Dairy Quiz Bowl contest. The selected team members will compete in the contest that is held during Dairy Exposition week at the 2026 North American International Livestock Exposition held in Louisville, KY in November.
The results from the state contest are as follows:
| Name | County | Division | Exam | Buzzer | Point Total | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaedyn P. | Whatcom | Senior | 96 | 60 | 156 | 1 |
| Emmy M. | Whatcom | Senior | 72 | 70 | 142 | 2 |
| Lexi L. | Snohomish | Senior | 52 | 80 | 132 | 3 |
| Danner T. | Lewis | Senior | 44 | 30 | 74 | 4 |
| Clara M. | Lewis | Senior | 56 | 10 | 66 | 5 |
| Andrew S. | Yakima | Senior | 44 | 0 | 44 | 6 |
| Aubrey H. | Lewis | Senior | 40 | 0 | 40 | 7 |
| Case R. | Whatcom | Intermediate | 60 | 120 | 180 | 1 |
| Laken M. | Whatcom | Intermediate | 68 | 50 | 118 | 2 |
| Hunter T. | King | Intermediate | 60 | 20 | 80 | 3 |
| Case M. | Lewis | Intermediate | 60 | 0 | 60 | 4 |
| Emily O. | Yakima | Intermediate | 56 | 0 | 56 | 5 |
| Annelise S. | Yakima | Intermediate | 48 | 0 | 48 | 6 |
| Jacob O. | Yakima | Intermediate | 28 | 10 | 38 | 7 |
| Jack R. | Whatcom | Junior | 68 | 40 | 108 | 1 |
| Emma C. | Lewis | Junior | 24 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
Saddle Up for the 64th Annual Washington State Jr Horse Show!
Join 4-H youth from across the state at the Grant County Fairgrounds, June 25–28, for four exciting days packed with clinics, competition, horsemanship, and fun! Whether you love gaming, dressage, trail, ranch horse, reining, English, Western, or public presentations — there’s something for everyone! Enter early as entries must be postmarked by June 18th.
Event Highlights
- Thursday, June 25: Open Clinics with Heather James & Kimberly Weise
- Friday, June 26: Gaming, Trail, Presentations & Costume Class
- Saturday, June 27: 4-H Dressage, Performance, English, Driving & Horse Judging
- Sunday, June 28: 4-H Performance, Western, Ranch Horse & Reining
- June 27–28: Washington State Classic Open Show
Additional opportunities include:
- Silent Auction supporting show expenses
- Costume Class on a new day
- New Horse Judging Opportunity – Open to all Livestock Judging members too!
- Great competition, learning opportunities, and memories to last a lifetime!
All clubs are encouraged to donate an item for the Silent Auction and bring it to the Show Office on Friday, June 26. Come celebrate 64 years of tradition, sportsmanship, and the love of horses with us!
Save the Date for WSU Dairy Cattle Field Day
Mark your calendars for the WSU Dairy Cattle Field Day on June 20th. The event will take place at Knott Dairy farm from 9 am to 2 pm. More information and registration details to follow. Add the event to your calendar with our Events Calendar.
Equine Youth Spotlight: Thank You, Annika W. from Spokane County
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Annika, one of our outstanding 4-H youth leaders, for her enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to supporting the Introduction to Hippology experience this year.
Annika stepped up with incredible initiative—offering to design a full presentation and sharing a wide range of engaging, hands-on learning activities to help participants better understand hippology. From practice ID stations and interactive labeling boards to creative study games and public speaking exercises, her ideas reflect both deep knowledge and a passion for helping others learn.
What truly stands out is Annika’s commitment to making learning fun and accessible. She thoughtfully included activities for all age levels and even incorporated teamwork, creativity, and confidence-building into her approach.
Youth leaders like Annika embody the very best of 4-H—leading by example, sharing their skills, and inspiring others along the way. We are so grateful for her contributions and excited about the impact she has had on equine knowledge contests.
Ask Dr. Universe: Why do We Use oz for Ounces?
Why is “oz” used to mean ounces? Ask Dr. Universe uncovers the interesting history behind this tiny abbreviation and how it connects to language and measurement over time. Learn the story behind one of the most common units you see every day!
Submit your question online and you may see your question featured in a future Ask Dr. Universe!
