Memorial Day Show/UP Cowboy Challenge 2011!!

On May 15th, we had a ride day at the Marquette County Fairgrounds. Directly following afterwards we had a meeting to discuss officially what we would spend our funds on after the Memorial Day Show Fundraiser on May 27-29 2011. It was voted on that we would first buy a panel for the Exercise Pen at the fairgrounds costing $110. And then the following finds would be spent half on the senior horsebowl team to go to Congress in Ohio this fall. The other half will be split between providing money to help members pay for Expo Days at MSU and 4-H camp at Clear Lake this summer.


The Posse 4-H club in conjunction with the Great Lakes Rodeo, Organized and ran a sanctioned UPHA horse show at the Marquette County Fairgrounds this past weekend. Even though it was not the best of weather, we had a great turn out for this large of a fundraiser! You can Check out the Pics!! One of our  own members won the UP Cowboy Challenge in the Juvinille Division!! We also had many other members who participated and volunteered to help make it a successful, fun and safe weekend!! Thanks again!

Horse College 2011:)

At the beginning of May, a few members of our club got together at Peter White Public Library and brainstormed some fun educational hands on activities for a young crowd of kids at Horse College on May 14th 2011. We plan on using some of these ideas at our future 4-H tent at the Marquette County Fair! 
It was a success!!!!!!!!! It was a rainy day at Willow Farms yet the Posse once again pulled off a fun filled educational oppurtunity for our horse communtity!  Thanks for coming and helping if you were one of us:)

April 26, 2011 Meeting

Reviewed the previous meeting minutes and Treasurers report.

Old Business:

• Jamboree...WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!
• Thank you letters to the 4-H council for the funding support and a note to Claire for the judging meeting at the Gauthiers Barn.

New Business:

• Memorial Day Show May 27-29.
• Volunteers Needed at the show.
• What to do with funds from show.
• 4-H Dance April 30th Mqt Fairgrounds-Set Up Crew Needed
• Sponsor Panel for Exercise Pen($110)
• Posse Banner
• 4-H Talent Show
• Future Fun Activities
• Ride Days at Fairgrounds
• Econo Foods Bagging Day Saturday August 27, 2011
• Posse Picnic in honor of State Win
• Horse College at Willow Farms on May 14, 2011

Cant wait for the next meeting:)

Horse Jamboree Results!!!!

Champions Again!!

Junior Team:

Once again the junior team which consisted of Cassidy C., Nick G., RiLee W., Anna U. and Kate G. (as an alt.) got 1st place for the third year in a row!!!!! YAY:)

Senior Team:

For the second year in a row the senior team which consisted of Gentian W., Molyann H, Emily B., Katy M. and Clara C. won the state level and will be going to Congress this fall rather than Eastern Nationals because they had gone the previous year. it will be exciting to see how they do:)

March 27, 2011 Meeting

 We approved last meetings minutes and and the Treasurer's Report. We then discussed the upcoming events and dates for our club:

The Horse Jamboree at MSU on April 16, 2011. Then we discussed our biggest fundraiser: the UPHA Memorial Day Show!! The show will be held the weekend of the 27th thru the 29th at the Marquette County Fairgrounds. We then talked about more funraising possiblities and communtiy service options. An April Meeting date has not yet been decided! Some pictures from regionals are at the bottom.

Horse Judging/ Public Speaking Results

Horse Judging Junior:

RiLee W: 2nd Place
Nick G: 4th Place
Camryn C: 9th Place


Horse Judging Senoir:

Emily B: 5th Place
Gentian W: 13th Place
Mollyann H: 14th Place
Clara C: 29th Place

Public Speaking:
Emily and Clara placed first and have earned their way all the way to Kentucky if they wanted to to compete in the Eastern Nationals!!!

February 20, 2011 Meeting

We went over the previous meeting minutes and the Treasurers report. We finalized the logo for shirts and then discussed upcoming dates. We were really getting excited about hosing the UP regional contest in Marquette, MI on March 5 2011. We had high hopes of attending the Horse Jamboree at MSU on April 16, 2011. We then elected the club officers and the results were as shown:

President: Cassidy C.
Vice President: Clara C.
Secretary: Camryn C.
Treasurer: Kate G.
We then listened to a report from those that attended the Horse Judging and Public Speaking Demos at MSU on February 4 and 5 2011. The scoop on the Silpada Fundraiser from Jill C. and then any community service ideas people had. We know that for the people who are attending Exploration Days that they will need ten hours of community service and the Carnival at Superior Hills on February 25th is an oppurtunity to earn those hours.

January 16, 2011 Meeting

We met and discussed membership fees, teams and interest, logo for shirts, upcoming dates, and fundraising ideas. We decided to participate in the MSU Horse Judging Clinic/Public Speaking and Demostration Contest February 4 and 5 2011 at MSU. We also were looking forward to competing in Regional Horsebowl in Marquette, MI March 5, 2011 in which our club stepped up to the plate to host the competion. The 4-H Horse Jamboree April 16, 2011 in which the Regional Horsebowl champions will attend. At the next meeting we will hold officer elections. We look forward to having a Silpada Fundraiser at the Landmark Hotel to raise funds for a possible state competition.