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WSU Extension Office Closed – June 19th
In observance of Juneteenth the WSU Yakima County Extension Office will be closed on Thursday, June 19th. For any questions please contact us at Yakima.4H@wsu.edu or leave a message at 509-574-1600 and we will get back to on the next business day.
Club, Volunteer, & Program News
Opportunities for 4-H clubs, activity highlights, program updates, and volunteer needs
Club Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Award Deadlines
4-H Club Spotlight
Yakima County 4-H Survey Contest Winner
Congratulations, Wenas Valley 4-H Club! You won the party! Let’s start planning 
We are grateful for all the members, parents, and volunteers who completed the 4-H membership survey
Green Valley 4-H Club Fundraiser Event
Green Valley 4-H Club held a fundraiser last weekend by hosting a bake sell, petting zoo & Chicken Poop BINGO. Looked like an absolute blast! Nice job everyone! 
Join the fun! 4-H Dairy Container Creatures Workshop – June 23rd
Please join us for a fun evening of creating dairy container creatures to be displayed at the Central Washington State Fair Modern Living Building . We will be meeting on Monday, June 23rd at 5:00 pm in the WSU Yakima County Extension Office – Large Conference Room, 2403 S. 18th Street. This project will require the member to using a dairy product container to create a creature of your choice. The container can be altered, and any dairy container(s) can be used, such as, milk cartons, yogurt containers, cottage cheese containers, ice cream and cream cheese containers. Butter boxes and containers can also be used. Be creative! Decorate anyway you like, just please make sure that all of your decor is securely attached to your project.
Yakima County 4-H NEW Official Record Book Score Sheet!
Reference the latest copy of the record book guidelines and requirements covering all the fairs with Yakima 4-H Exhibitors. Making it easier for youth members to complete the record book and for our volunteers to judge them, as this revamped version will be used for ALL of our fairs with Yakima 4-H Exhibitors! 
Find the NEW Official Record Book Score Sheet (PDF) on our website.
For questions or concerns, please contact the WSU Yakima County Extension Office at Yakima.4H@wsu.edu or by calling 509-574-1600.
Volunteer Updates
Opportunities for volunteers, activity highlights and volunteer needs
Remembering Robert Ford
We are sad to share that one of our friends of 4-H, Robert Ford has recently passed. Robert made a great impact on the community through his career as an educator & volunteer, leaving a positive impact on others around him. Rob will certainly be missed by many.
If you would like to leave a note within his virtual guestbook or send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert, please visit the Yakima Herald tribute store.
Updated Safety Policy Training for Volunteers – Deadline was June 1st, 2025
We want to inform about updated safety policy (WSU Protection and Safety of Minors), which is now being implemented across all WSU programs, including Washington 4-H. Since it was written primarily for WSU campus employees, some parts may feel less relevant to 4-H, so we created a 15-minute training to guide you through what matters! All 4-H Volunteers in Washington were asked to complete the training by June 1st, 2025. The online training linked below is the quickest training option and doesn’t require any logins. If you would rather complete this training in-person or via Zoom with local staff please reach out to Autumn Britt, our local Program Manager, at Autumn.Britt@wsu.edu or 509-588-7817 (work cell, text/call).
The quick training is available online and covers the key points of select topics within EP-14, including:
- Conduct Requirements for Staff and Certified Volunteers
- Adequate Supervision of Youth
- Specific Requirements for Transportation Involving Youth
- Specific Requirements for Overnight Activities Involving Youth
- Disability Accommodations
- Youth Program Registration
- Reporting Requirements
The whole policy document can be found on the WSU policies website. We appreciate your time and dedication to keeping 4-H a safe, welcoming space for youth. If you have any questions, reach out to your local 4-H office.
Yakima County Council Meeting – August 11th at 6:30 pm
All 4-H youth members, volunteers and families are invited to attend the Yakima County Council meetings. Your input is greatly needed to make decisions on up coming events. Please consider joining us on August 11th at 6:30 pm in the Yakima County Resource Center – Large Conference Room, 2403 S. 18th Street Suite 100, Union Gap, WA.
Yakima County Council Documents Available on Google Drive
In efforts to keep our 4-H community actively involved with decision making process, the Yakima County Council Board members and Extension Office have teamed up in making our documents transparent to all through Google Drive. All meeting agenda, minutes & budgets can be found accessed by the public at all times through Google Drive. If you have anything that you would like to add to the next meeting agenda you may contact the 4-H Program Manager, Autumn at Autumn.Britt@wsu.edu or 509-574-1578.
Teen Opportunities
Events, conferences, and scholarships just for teens
Teen Event Calendar
Ignite by 4-H 2026
Get Beyond Ready for Ignite by 4-H 2026! We’re heading back to Washington, D.C. – March 25–29, 2026
Explore six powerful tracks:
- AgriScience
- STEM
- Healthy Living
- Community Accelerators
- NEW: Animal Science
- NEW: CWF – Citizen Washington Focus (Civic Engagement)
Teens from across the country will come together to spark ideas, build leadership skills, and get Beyond Ready for whatever pathways their futures hold. Early Bird Registration opens July 17!
Looking for a scholarship to help you financially attend? Apply online for the 2026 Ignite by 4-H Scholarship Application until July 17th at 12:00 pm. Or apply to present a workshop at the upcoming Ignite Conference on SmartSheet. Let’s make Ignite 2026 the biggest yet!
Host Families Needed for 4-H International Exchange Summer Inbound Program
We are seeking host families for the 4-H International Exchange Summer Inbound Program. Students from Japan will be hosted in Washington State, Friday, July 25th, through Sunday, August 16th.
Apply to be a host this summer! The screening process involves background checks, references, and a home visit. Delegates are placed with a youth host sibling in the home of the same gender and up to a four-year age difference. Volunteer host families must speak English in the home.
Learn more about the youth coming by viewing their profiles on the Washington State 4-H webpage.
Japanese delegates will be experiencing their program orientations in Ellensburg. Host families will need to pick up/drop off there.
Contact Carolyn at carolyn.russo@wsu.edu with any questions.
More Teen Opportunities
There are many wonderful ways for teens, leaders, and clubs – to get engaged in state-wide 4-H events. Teens who are already advanced in their leadership skills, from club and county experiences, find opportunities to grow in leadership with their statewide friends. Visit the state 4-H website for more teen opportunities.
Fair News
Important updates for families participating in our fairs
Fair Calendar
FairEntry Office Hours – WSU 4-H Families & Volunteers
Have questions about how to enter in a Fair in counties that use FairEntry? There are 20 Fairs and shows that use the FairEntry system to manage entries and exhibits. On June 3, 17 and July 1 at 7:00 pm, Mike Seiber from Pierce County 4-H will be hosting Open office hours for help navigating the FairEntry system, using Zoom (Passcode: 564138). All families and staff are welcome to attend and get the questions answered. Information will be general FairEntry information and may not include specifics local fair information.
West Valley Fair
Mark your calendars for the 72nd annual West Valley Fair! The Fair Board and its supporters hope that you enjoy this very special event and the many fun activities provided. Activities include, 4-H & FFA Livestock exhibits, annual parade, Family & Consumer Science project displays, fun contests, food and more! For more information or rules and classifications please locate the West Valley Fair Premium book from their website.
Thursday, July 17th – Saturday, July 19th at 3100 Block of S. Wiley Rd.
Dog Show – Monday, July 14th *Cancelled*
Horse Show – Monday, July 14th
Livestock Judging – Thursday, July 17th at 8:00 am – Open to all 4-H / FFA members, even if you are not showing at this fair we welcome you to come participate!
Livestock entries – Due Sunday, June 1st by midnight online. The registration link & premium book can be found on the West Valley Fair website.
Reminder! Records books are required for juniors, intermediates & senior members showing animals! These will be due in the Blue Barn on Wednesday, July 16th no later than 8:00 pm. For Guidelines and scoresheets please reference the record book page of the Yakima County 4-H website, or feel free to contact the Extension Office for further information, at 509-574-1600 or by emailing Yakima.4H@wsu.edu.
A few dates to mark on your calendar:
- June 7th @ 9:00 am Fairgrounds Work Day
- June 21st @ 9:00 am Fairgrounds Work Day
- July 12 @ 9:00 am Fairgrounds Work Day & Set Up
In the next couple of months they will be rolling out more details, so keep an eye out for upcoming announcements on the West Valley Fair website. We’re gonna have a BLOOMIN’ GOOD TIME!!!
West Valley Fair Contests
Bucket of Junk Contest – Five-gallon buckets will be given to 20 entries including the same number of items, with unique pieces, otherwise known as “junk”. This activity’s main objective is to create a three-dimensional sculpture using all the pieces to create a work of art. Participants may do so by sanding, welding, gluing, cutting, bolting, fastening, bending, shaping, painting or finishing the items that are provided. Projects may also be mounted to a solid base for stability if needed. These buckets may be reserved by contacting Kattie Blanchard at 509-945-9309. All sculptures must be presentation-ready when submitted, by Saturday, July 12th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Please be sure to return your empty bucket and list of contents! For more information on the rules and judging criteria, please visit the West Valley Fair premium book on their website.
Pallet Upcycle Contest – The challenge is to take a wood pallet and repurpose it for a new use. The sky is the limit.
Two ways to participate.
- Pallet Painting
- Create a painted masterpiece. Can be themed or
- Must provide own full size pallet
- Pallet Repurpose- (furniture, planter boxes, décor etc)
- You must provide your own pallet(s).
- Must be composed of at least 75% of the used pallet(s).
- Must be able to transport your project to the West Valley fairgrounds.
Each age division will be awarded a winner in each category. Special awards will be given for the pallet upcycle project.
Yakima County 4-H Quilt Block Challenge – 4-H members can pick up a quilt block kit at the 4-H Office to incorporate with your own fabric to create an unfinished square to be judged at the fair. Submitted blocks will be assembled after the Central WA State Fair to create a community
Yakima County 4-H Block Quilt Challenge
Contribute to the Yakima 4-H Community Quilt
Your quilt blocks will not be returned however, you will receive your score sheets and any awards received.
Contest Rules
– Embellishments are allowed but must be securely attached and washable.
– Only submit an unfinished square that measures 12.5″ x12.5″
All fabric must be pre-washed
Two opportunities for judging quilt squares!
Central WA State Fair – Entry Submission Due September 6th
2025 Fair Still Life Contests – West Valley Fair & Central Washington State Fair
The Superintendent for West Valley Fair and the Central Washington State Fair has officially released the still life contest list for both events. There are multiple contests that have opportunities to be judged at both fairs! Be sure to check out the details on each of the 2025 Fair Still Life Contests (PDF).
Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo
Registration is open!! All animal registration will take place online through the Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo FairEntry website. The deadline for entries are as follows:
- Large Animal Entries were due June 1, 2025.
- Small Animal Barn Entries are due July 1, 2025.
- **Steers were due March 21**
Swine, goats, and sheep will not have a tag pick up day, these species will be tagged upon making weight at check in for fair.
More information on the Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo or to reference the complete exhibitor guide, please visit the Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo website or email registeryvfr@gmail.com
Livestock News
Deadlines, news, rules, and opportunities for members in animal agriculture projects
Livestock Events
Pre-Register for the 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at the West Valley Fair – July 13th
Are you participating in the 4-H Livestock Judging Contest on July 17th? If so, please pre-register for this event by July 13th! We will still be accepting walk-up participants, however, by pre-registering will help us to ensure that there are enough judging cards for everyone.
West Valley Fair 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
2025 Washington 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest
This will be our 4th year hosting the Washington 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake, WA. The committee is looking forward to another successful contest year. The 2025 contest is scheduled for June 28 and will be held at the Ardell Pavilion, centered on the Grant County Fairgrounds. Contest guidelines and rules, and fillable registration forms are below and on the event page.
New for 2025:
- Ball caps and hats will not be allowed during the contest, the awards, or the photographs.
- Contestants from previous years who have competed at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exhibition are ineligible to compete in the Washington State Contest for the remainder of their 4-H career.
Registrations will need to be sent to Robert.kestell@wsu.edu and CC pskuber@wsu.edu by end of day June 13th, 2025. Late registrations will be charged a late registration fee. Any questions about the contest please contact Paul Kuber pskuber@wsu.edu. See you on June 28th.
Livestock Judging Contest Rules and Guidelines | National Contest Team Travel
Registration Forms: Junior, Intermediate, Senior
Washington State 4-H Office Recommends Biosecurity Measures for Youth Exhibitors at Shows and Fair
There has been a recent detection in Washington state of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS). The new detection was in central Washington with hogs intended for exhibition. This is not a new disease and has been documented in the US and Washington. The information below because of the recent detection is an awareness of the precautions that should be taken for swine health (for both adult and youth producers). Unlike swine flu this is not zoonotic so there is no concern of human health.
It is a virus that will affect reproduction and respiratory systems of the infected animals It is highly contagious, so elevated biosecurity practices need to be a priority. Hogs of any age are susceptible. The disease can be managed through stringent biosecurity practices, targeted vaccine, and selection for herd immunity.
Mid-western swine operations deal with this on a regular basis due to swine population numbers and proximity of operations. A benefit in the northwest is the low population density. However, during the late spring through the fall, fair pigs change that dynamic. Risk is elevated in our state during this time of year as result of the transient nature of livestock exhibitions.
For youth exhibitors at shows and Fairs (best practices)
Biosecurity –
- Don’t mingle animals
- Have dedicated barn clothes that are only for your operation
- If new animals or animals that have left the home site and come back isolate (30 days)
- Limit access to your animals
- Limit visitation to other operations/animal holding facilities
- Clean and disinfect shared equipment properly
- Clean and disinfect when returning from a show properly
- Observe animals for signs of illness and/or change in behavior
- Isolate
- Address (confirm a problem exists, treat appropriately, observe pen mates for illness)
- Establish a vet client patient relationship (VCPR)
- Know who to call when there is a concern
- This will help to stop and/or reduce the spread
- Please be aware of these best practices to stop the mitigate disease spread.
- Address (confirm a problem exists, treat appropriately, observe pen mates for illness)
- Establish a vet client patient relationship (VCPR)
- Know who to call when there is a concern
- Please be aware of these best practices to stop the mitigate disease spread.
Check out A Champion’s guide to Youth Swine Exhibition (PDF) the Tool Kit for swine exhibitors from the National Pork Board website.
Information on all diseases of heightened concern for our state is located at the Washington State Department of Agriculture – Animal Health Program Webpage.
For more information on animal disease and biosecurity best practices for exhibiting animals, please refer to the Washington State Department of Agriculture – Exhibiting Animals in Washington State Webpage.
Questions? Please contact the Washington state University Extension Associate Professor and State 4-H Agri-Science Specialist & Northeast Region Livestock and Forage Specialist, Paul Kuber at pskuber@wsu.edu.
Equine News
Updates and opportunities for horse project members
Equine Events
Equine Program News
Would you like to propose a change to the WA State 4-H Equine Rule Book? The WA State 4-H Equine Committee is listening! Rule proposals are accepted through the WA State 4-H Equine Rule Book Change Request Form until July 15. You can find the above form and additional equine program information on our WA State 4-H Equine page within the WA State 4-H website under Projects / Animal Science / Horse.
Connect with the WA State 4-H Equine Program through email: 4h.equine@wsu.edu; or drop in during State Equine Office Hours hosted on Zoom the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
Sagebrush Riders 4-H Club Annual Horse Show
The Sagebrush Riders 4-H Club held their annual horse show on Saturday, May 31st. BIG thank you to ALL of you for your hard work to make our show a success! Results to this years show are below.
Sagebrush Riders Horse Show – Performance/Dressage
Showmanship
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Jake Beaudry |
| 2nd | Blue | Kate Ketcham |
| 3rd | Blue | Delilah Haller |
| 4th | Blue | Madison Morgan |
| 5th | Red | Soeli Van Pevenage |
| 6th | Red | Lucy Mullinnex |
| 6th | Red | Kenadie Snyder |
| 7th | Red | Lillian Miles |
Dressage
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Jake Beaudry |
| 2nd | Blue | Madison Morgan |
Dressage Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Jake Beaudry |
| 2nd | Blue | Madison Morgan |
Hunt Seat Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Jake Beaudry |
| 2nd | Blue | Madison Morgan |
Saddle Seat Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Jake Beaudry |
Disciplined Rail
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Jake Beaudry |
| 2nd | Blue | Delilah Haller |
| 3rd | Red | Madison Morgan |
| 4th | Red | Kenadie Snyder |
Western Dressage
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Jake Beaudry |
| 2nd | Blue | Madison Morgan |
| 3rd | Blue | Delilah Haller |
Western Dressage Seat Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Jake Beaudry |
| 2nd | Blue | Madison Morgan |
| 3rd | Blue | Delilah Haller |
| 4th | Blue | Kenadie Snyder |
Stock Seat Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Jake Beaudry |
| 2nd | Blue | Delilah Haller |
| 3rd | Blue | Madison Morgan |
| 4th | Blue | Kenadie Snyder |
Reining
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Delilah Haller |
| 2nd | Blue | Jake Beaudry |
| 3rd | Blue | Madison Morgan |
| 4th | Blue | Kate Ketcham |
Bareback Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Jake Beaudry |
| 2nd | Blue | Delilah Haller |
| 3rd | White | Kenadie Snyder |
Trail
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Delilah Haller |
| 2nd | Red | Madison Morgan |
| 3rd | Red | Kate Ketcham |
| 4th | White | Jake Beaudry |
| 5th | White | Kenadie Snyder |
Disciplined Rail Walk-Trot
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Red | Soeli Ven Pevenage |
Stock Seat Equitation Walk-Trot
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Soeli Ven Pevenage |
Trail Walk-Trot
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | White | Soeli Ven Pevenage |
Showmanship
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Paisley Snyder |
| 2nd | Red | Clay Calhoun |
| 3rd | Red | Lexy Bolin |
| 3rd | Red | Kaidence Schmidt |
| 4th | Red | Elise Shoemaker |
| 4th | Red | Nattelie Calhoun |
| 4th | Red | Addy Wagner |
| 5th | Red | Abby Jevne |
Dressage
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Abby Jevne |
| 2nd | Red | Kaidence Schmidt |
Dressage Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Kaidence Schmidt |
| 2nd | Red | Abby Jevne |
Hunt Seat Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Elise Shoemaker |
| 2nd | Red | Kaidence Schmidt |
| 3rd | Red | Abby Jevne |
| 4th | Red | Addy Wagner |
Disciplined Rail
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Nattelie Calhoun |
| 2nd | Blue | Clay Calhoun |
| 3rd | Red | Abby Jevne |
| 4th | Red | Elise Shoemaker |
| 5th | Red | Kaidence Schmidt |
Western Dressage
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Clay Calhoun |
| 2nd | Blue | Abby Jevne |
| 3rd | Red | Nattelie Calhoun |
| 4th | Red | Kaidence Schmidt |
Western Dressage Seat Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Kaidence Schmidt |
| 2nd | Red | Abby Jevne |
Stock Seat Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Nattelie Calhoun |
| 2nd | Blue | Elise Shoemaker |
| 3rd | Red | Kaidence Schmidt |
| 4th | Red | Addy Wagner |
| 5th | Red | Abby Jevne |
| 6th | Red | Clay Calhoun |
Reining
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Clay Calhoun |
| 2nd | Red | Nattelie Calhoun |
| 3rd | Red | Abby Jevne |
Bareback Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Elise Shoemaker |
| 2nd | Red | Kaidence Schmidt |
| 3rd | White | Lexy Bolin |
Trail
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Clay Calhoun |
| 2nd | White | Nattelie Calhoun |
| 3rd | White | Kaidence Schmidt |
| 4th | White | Abby Jevne |
| 5th | White | Lexy Bolin |
| 6th | White | Addy Wagner |
In Hand Trail
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | White | Rhett Bolin |
Stock Seat Equitation Walk-Trot
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Red | Addy Wagner |
Trail Walk-Trot
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Paisley Snyder |
Showmanship
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Jenna Menning |
| 2nd | Red | Anna Eismann |
| 3rd | Red | Adelynn Gibbons |
| 4th | Red | Rhett Boling |
Stock Seat Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Anna Eismann |
Bareback Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | White | Anna Eismann |
Trail
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Anna Eismann |
Hunt Seat Equitation
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Jenna Menning |
Disciplined Rail Walk-Trot
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Jenna Menning |
Western Dressage Walk-Trot
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Jenna Menning |
Western Dressage Seat Equitation Walk-Trot
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Jenna Menning |
Stock Seat Equitation Walk-Trot
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Red | Jenna Menning |
Trail Walk-Trot
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | White | Addy Gibbons |
| 3rd | White | Jenna Menning |
Sagebrush Riders Horse Show – Western Gaming
Idaho Figure 8
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Kate Ketcham |
| 2nd | Red | Madison Morgan |
| 3rd | Red | Lillian Miles |
| 4th | Red | Lucy Mullinnex |
Two Barrel Flags
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Lucy Mullinnex |
| 2nd | White | Kate Kecham |
| 3rd | White | Lillian Miles |
Pole Bending
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Lillian Miles |
| 2nd | Red | Madison Morgan |
| 3rd | Red | Kate Ketcham |
| 4th | Red | Lucy Mullinnex |
Pole Key Race
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Lucy Mullinnex |
| 2nd | White | Madison Morgan |
| 3rd | White | Lillian Miles |
| 4th | White | Kate Ketcham |
International Flags
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Kate Ketcham |
| 2nd | Red | Lucy Mullinnex |
| 3rd | White | Lillian Miles |
| 4th | White | Madison Morgan |
Texas Barrels
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blue | Kate Ketcham |
| 2nd | Blue | Lillian Miles |
| 3rd | Blue | Madison Morgan |
| 4th | Red | Lucy Mullinnex |
Idaho Figure 8
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | White | Lexy Bolin |
| 2nd | White | Addy Wagner |
Two Barrel Flags
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Clay Calhoun |
| 2nd | White | Addy Wagner |
Pole Bending
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Clay Calhoun |
| 2nd | White | Lexy Bolin |
| 3rd | White | Addy Wagner |
Pole Key Race
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | White | Clay Calhoun |
| 2nd | White | Addy Wagner |
International Flags
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Clay Calhoun |
| 2nd | White | Addy Wagner |
Texas Barrels
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | White | Lexy Bolin |
| 2nd | White | Addy Wagner |
Idaho Figure 8
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Anna Eismann |
| 2nd | White | Adelynn Gibbons |
Two Barrel Flags
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | White | Anna Eismann |
Pole Bending
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Anna Eismann |
Pole Key Race
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | White | Anna Eismann |
International Flags
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Anna Eismann |
Texas Barrels
| Placing | Ribbon | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red | Anna Eismann |
Upcoming Horse Events
Enter Now for the Washington State Junior 4-H Horse Show
Registration is open now for the 63rd annual Washington State Junior 4-H Horse Show! The event is June 27-30th at the Grant County Fairgrounds in beautiful Moses Lake!
Clinics will be held June 26th, including Dressage and Horsemanship & Pattern Skills (English or Western). Don’t wait to register! Entries must be postmarked by June 18th or received via email by June 20th. For more information and to register, please visit the the Yakima 4-H event page.
Washington State Junior Horse Show – Clinics
Washington State Junior Horse Show presents two clinics on Thursday, June 26th.
- Sue Sultze – Horsemanship – English or Western & Pattern Skills (PDF)
- Jillian Santi – Dressage Clinic (PDF)
Find more information regarding the clinics in the forms attached. Pre paid entry is required ** Mail by: June 15, 2025 Mail this portion with payment **
Make checks payable: WSJHS Mail Entries to: Kimberly Lansing 831 N Forsell Rd. Grandview, WA. 98930
For questions regarding this event please contact Kim Lansing at ms.berly@yahoo.com or by calling 509-539-0247.
West Valley Fair Horse Show
Horse Show – Monday, July 14th at 8:00 am at the West Valley Fairgrounds Wiley City
Entry fee: $35.00 (2nd Horse – $10.00)
Entries due: July 9th, 2024 for medal classes
July 10th, 2024 for all other classes
Please enter before the day of the show! You may pay the day of the show with no post entry fee if you have pre-registered either by mail or phone. Post entries must be made by 7:30 am. All others must be made at least 3 classes prior to the class you wish to enter. Medals class entries have to be in a week before show – NO EXCEPTIONS! For more information please visit the West Valley Fair website.
Kittitas County 4-H Invites Yakima 4-H Horse Members to Events!
Kittitas County 4-H has generously invited members from Yakima County 4-H to participate at some of their equine events!
Equine event schedule:
- June 21st – 22nd, 2025 – 2nd Horse Judging & Training Days – Bloom
- July 18th – 20th, 2025 – Horse Pre-Show – Rodeo Arena & Bloom
- October 5th, 2025 – Fall Leader’s Show – Bloom
- November 1st, 2025 – Tack Sale
If you have any questions, please contact the Kittitas County 4-H Office at 509-962-7507.
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Local events and opportunities through WSU Extension and our community partners
Other Upcoming Opportunities
Central Washington Agricultural Museum – Upcoming Union Gap Events 2025
Whether you are a fan of antique tractors and machinery, a history enthusiast or just looking for a friendly family outing this summer – The Central Washington Agricultural Museum is hosting multiple different events that may be of interest to you.
| Event Name | Dates |
|---|---|
| Swap Meet | June 7 |
| Old Town Days & Civil War Re-enactment | June 14 & 15 |
| Pioneer Power Show & Swap Meet | August 16 & 17 |
| Vintiques UnRun | October 4 |
| Agri-Copia | October 11 & 12 |
Visit the museum, located at 4508 Main Street, Union Gap, WA. 98903 and check out their collection of more than 150 antique tractors, over 1,000 pieces of historic machinery and acres of exhibits that showcase life on the farm over the past 100 years.
Looking for more information? View their website online or contact the museum faculty directly by calling 509-457-8735 or emailing info@centralwaagmuseum.org
Central Washington State Fair 2025
Interested in showcasing your creative talents at the fair? Consider entering your handmade crafts and homegrown goods for the Ultimate DIY Showdown Contest! Show off your culinary skills at the Farm to Fork culinary and demonstration stage, or share your passion and agriculture knowledge in the Agriculture Building. No matter your creative outlet, Central Washington State Fair would love to have you! Check out the flyers below to read more of the opportunities available to display your creative works at this years Central Washington State Fair.
4-H Curriculum & Publications available for purchase at the Yakima WSU Extension office!
We have a library of 4-H curriculum available to our 4-H members and volunteers to help you on your projects! Everything from poultry to sheep & sport fishing to woodworking, to… Well, you get the idea! We are happy to find you the publication you need to take your projects to the next level! We have record books and record book cover in stock. Peruse our samples of 4-H curriculum before ordering!
Come by Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the Yakima WSU Extension Office, 2403 S. 18th Street, Suite 100, Union Gap, WA. 98903.
4-H Resources & Important Links
Quick links, references, and other useful information for 4-H clubs and families
“WSU Yakima County Extension empowers our families, communities, and local partners through a network of educators and volunteers to provide research-based outreach and creative solutions to enhance agricultural productivity, environmental stewardship, and quality of life.”
Alison White – Regional Specialist
4-H Youth Development
alison.white@wsu.edu
Autumn Britt – 4-H Program Manager
4-H Youth Development
autumn.britt@wsu.edu
Katlyn Shockey – 4-H Program Specialist
4-H Youth Development
yakima.4h@wsu.edu
katlyn.shockey@co.yakima.wa.us