4-H Project Day by Denny Lynn

Fair time is coming and the 4-H'ers, even the Cloverbuds need to get their projects ready. Our club had a project day for just that reason. We made three things. First, we each made a 4-H t-shirt.

We made our own stencil and used foam letters and shapes.

I picked horses and donkeys.

We used a special spray paint Ms. Darcy found to paint the shirt.

John used fabric markers to make his.

I added some details with markers, but my design turned out great!

Then we made picture frames. John picked red and I picked blue.

While the spray paint dried we worked on our 4-H Banners. We used old pillow cases and dowel rods to make the banner.

John and Eli made dinosaurs.

I used stencils to make my name.

I wanted everyone to know I am 6 and in 4-H!

To finish off our frames we sanded the paint to make it look worn. Then came out really cool!

I am so glad my 4-H friends came to make projects with us! I can't wait to show them off at the fair!

My First Horse Show by Denny Lynn

Since I am a Cloverbud, I get to ride in a special class at the 4-H Horse Show. Horses are definitely a family project. Everyone helped with getting Dunny ready, starting the day before the show.

Bath time is takes a while on a big horse like Dunny, we wash...

...we rinse...

...we comb through conditioner...

...and even shine up his hooves.

And of course the poop has to be scooped!

Once the horse is clean, the saddle and tack has to be cleaned.

Finally it was show day and we loaded up!

Once there we set up our spot to get everything ready.

We had time for a final practice.

Then it was time to get dressed. A few final pointers from Dad and it is off to the arena.

I focused on my patter and Dunny did perfect!

Then it was time to get ready for Showmanship.

I watched the big kids ride to see how to do the other classes.

I signed a thank you note for all the sponsors.

I loved hanging out with Dunny and the other 4-H'ers.

Finally, I was in the arena showing Dunny to the judge.

I received a blue ribbon and a bucket of goodies for all my hard work!

It was a fun show with great 4-H'ers!

I love everything I got, especially the ribbon.

After all the work and family time it was time to go home. John took his turn on Dunny. I can't wait to teach him how to do horse shows.

Like I said, horses are a family project!