Upcoming Events

Check out what is happening through Berrien County 4-H!

Dates and times are tentative and are subject to change based on participation.

January 2025

Michigan 4-H Horse Judges and Show Volunteers Conference
- January 11 - 12
- MSU Pavilion - East Lansing, MI
- For more information go to: https://form.jotform.com/243234171442044
Michigan 4-H Horse Program Winter Webinar Series
- January 15 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
- Request Zoom link by contacting David Lindsey, Extension Educator Equine Specialist at lindsa75@msu.edu
- Topic Area: How to buy a horse with Paula Hitzler, Farm Manager at the Michigan State University Horse Teaching and Research Center
Berrien County 4-H Leaders Council - Annual Financial Review
- January TBA
- Time: TBA
- Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI
- Open only to Leaders Council Review Committee Members
Berrien County 4-H Leaders Council Meeting
- January 27
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI
- Re-organizational meeting & newly elected directors officially seated
State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show
- January 25
- MSU Pavilion - East Lansing, MI
- For more information go to: https://events.anr.msu.edu/showmanship_state_rabbit_and_cavy/
Berrien County 4-H Horse Leaders Meeting
- No Meeting
We Can Ride 4-H Club - Board Meeting
- - No Meeting
Michigan 4-H Program Winter Webinar Series
- January 29 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
- Request Zoom link by contacting David Lindsey, Extension Educator Equine Specialist at lindsa75@msu.edu
- Topic Area: The basics of Equine Management with David Lindsay, Extension Education, Michigan 4-H Youth Horse Programs

February 2025

State 4-H Horse Judging Workshop and Mini Contest
- January 31 - February 1
- Reach out to Berrien County 4-H Horse Judging Team Coaches Tom R. & Kaitlynn M. for more details.
- For more information go to: https://form.jotform.com/243235465992061
Berrien County 4-H Horse Leaders Meeting
- February 4
- Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
- Location: Berrien County Youth Fair - Youth Memorial Building - Berrien Springs, MI
Michigan 4-H Program Winter Webinar Series
- February 5 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
- Request Zoom link by contacting David Lindsey, Extension Educator Equine Specialist at lindsa75@msu.edu
- Topic Area: Equine Nutrition basics with Dr. Christine Skelly, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
We Can Ride 4-H Club - Board Meeting
- February TBA
- Time: 6:00 p.m. EST
- Location: Buchanan Westerners Riding Center - Buchanan, MI
4-H Animal Science Career Quest
- February 15
- MSU Campus - East Lansing, MI
- For more information go to: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-animal-science-career-quest-2025
Michigan 4-H Program Winter Webinar Series
- February 18 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
- Request Zoom link by contacting David Lindsey, Extension Educator Equine Specialist at lindsa75@msu.edu
- Topic Area: Being a better boarder and Running a boarding facility with Taylor Fabus, owner and Manager of Fabus Farms
Berrien County 4-H Leaders Council Meeting
- February 24
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI

March 2025

4-H Livestock Spring Workshop
- March 8
- MSU Pavilion - East Lansing, MI
- For more information go to: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-spring-livestock-workshop-2025
Berrien County 4-H Horse Leaders Meeting
- March 4
- Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
- Location: Berrien County Youth Fair - Youth Memorial Building - Berrien Springs, MI

State 4-H Hippology Contest
- March 15
- MSU Pavilion - East Lansing, MI
- For more information go to: TBA

Norma Agnew Hairy Horse Show
- - Date: TBA
  - MSU Pavilion - East Lansing, MI
  - For more information or for a Showbill can be found online at: COMING SOON

We Can Ride 4-H Club - Board Meeting
- Date: TBA
- Time: 6:00 p.m. EST
- Location: Buchanan Westerners Riding Center - Buchanan, MI

Berrien County 4-H Leaders Council Meeting
- - March 24
  - Time: 7:00 PM EST
  - Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI
Michigan 4-H Horse Program Winter Webinar Series
- March 12 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
  Request Zoom link by contacting David Lindsey, Extension Educator Equine Specialist at lindsa75@msu.edu
  Topic Area: From the judges’ perspective: Showmanship with Dr. Karen Waite, multi-carded judge and Associate Professor at Michigan State University
Michigan 4-H Horse Program Winter Webinar Series
- March 26 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
  Request Zoom link by contacting David Lindsey, Extension Educator Equine Specialist at lindsa75@msu.edu
  Topic Area: From the judges’ perspective: Ranch Riding with Dr. Alyssa Logan, multi-carded judge and Assistant Professor at Middle Tennessee State University
MI 4-H & FFA State Horse Judging Contest
- March 29
- East Lansing, MI - MSU Pavilion
- Reach out to the Berrien County 4-H Horse Judging Coaches Tom R & Kaitlynn M to learn more.

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June 2025

July 2025

Michigan 4-H State Horse Show - County Application DUE
- July 1
- Submit all applications to the Berrien County MSU Extension office
- Applications can be found online at: Application Here
Berrien County 4-H Horse Leaders Equine Scholarship - Applications DUE
- July 15
- Applications can be found online at: Application Here
Berrien County 4-H Versatility Scholarship Event - Applications DUE
- July 15
- Applications can be found online at: Application Here
Berrien County 4-H Alumni & Cerny Memorial Scholarship Applications DUE
- July 15
- Submit all applications and supporting materials to the Berrien County MSU Extension office
- Applications can be found online at: Application Here