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Horse News!

On February 15  Horse Judging School is being held at Oklahoma State University.   The program starts at 9:00 a.m.    The focus is on developing horse judging and horsemanship skills.  The day will start with small group workshops for youth and adults  interested  in building competitive judging teams.   Pre-registration is by February 7.

Tulsa County Spring Livestock Show schedule:

Pre-registration for all animals due by Thursday, February 27 at the Tulsa County 4-H office.   
The show is at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds, Barn C!
Fri., March 7,  3:00 p.m.--Barns open
  4:00--5:00 p.m. -- sheep and meat goat weigh in
  6:00 p.m.  Sheep and meat goat show begins
  6:00--8:00 p.m.  --Beef and swine weigh in
  6:00--8:00 p.m. --Poultry check-in
Sat., March 8,  8:00--8:30 a.m. --rabbit check-in
  9:00 a.m.--beef and swine shows begins
  10:00 a.m. rabbit show begins
  11:00 a.m.--poultry show begins
  12:00--horses check in, show begins at 1:00 p.m.

4-H Event Information!

Super Bowl IV--H Share the Fun

Teen Work!

What is project work?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions when a 4-H member is working on record books.  Project work is everything that a 4-her does to learn about a project.  It includes daily chores, attending camps and conferences, workshops or clinics,  classes taken, speeches or demonstrations given, topics researched, hours of practice or rehearsal.  Project work varies according to the project, but these are areas commonly found in most projects.  Other project work might include experiments conducted, contests or shows entered.  To find out more about 4-H record keeping, log on to www.tulsacounty.org and click on 4-H record keeping.

Meat Science Educational
Program To Begin
How do you know if you are getting a good deal on meat cuts?   Is a chuck eye steak a good choice for grilling?  What is the difference between cuts?

To find out the answers to these and/other questions, get involved in the Meat Science Educational Program.  This year's program will focus on pork.  You will learn the difference between meats and their nutritional value.  You'll also learn some great new recipes at the pork cooking school.  You will have self-directed activities too.  Call 746-3721 to sign up and receive more information.   

A Healthy Smile
February is Dental Health Month

Rules for good dental health.

1.  Keep your mouth clean.  Brush after eating.  If you cannot, rinse your mouth with water to remove excess food.  Brush with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day.
2.  Use this Brush Chart to check your progress for four weeks.
3.  Cut down on sweets.  Try not to eat between meals.

  1. Visit the dentist twice a year.
Source:  www.colgate.com

Spring time is livestock show time!  It's definitely busy.  Let's take a minute and think about   the value of a livestock, horse or small animal projects.

When 4-H members, parents, volunteers and alumni were asked "What are the life skills you gain from your project," these were the responses received:  responsibility, perseverance, courage, patience, the value of hard work.  You

learn what it is like to have something dependent on you for its survival and happiness.  You learn that the same animal will not always be a winner.  Other skills learned include: 

  • Commitment to yourself to complete a project.  "Having a stick to it" attitude.
  • Puts you in front of people and forces you to react according to the action of the animal. 

  • Helps you handle some embarrassing situations that can occur with animals.
  • Management of time and money
  • Keeping records
  • Developing relationships and good friends
  • Working with other people
  • Being responsible means doing what has to be done, even when you don't feel well or want to go out with friends.
  • Learn how to work hard and play hard!
  • Patience can be learned.

Sewing Stimulates Creativity & Problem Solving Skills

Sincerely,



Charlotte L. Richert 
OSU Extension Educator 
Tulsa County



Tracy R. Lane
OSU Extension Educator
Tulsa County

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