LUCKY RIDERS 4-H CLUB

Welcome to the Lucky Riders homepage! The Lucky Riders are a 4-H club based in Venango County, Franklin, Pennsylvania. Our club specializes in horses. Our club members learn proper horsemanship and care in a fun learning environment. However in 4-H there is no time to waste. The year 2004 is about over but not with some very memorable experiences. Three members of the Lucky Riders participted in the 4-H State Horse Show in October at Harrisburg. Those showing at states were Lane Bowser with his Stock Type yearling filly placing 6th, Phillip Smrekar III showing in Theraputic Obstacle Trail & Walk/Trot Equitation placing 3rd in both classes, and Jackie Schmader showing in Cloverleaf Barrels Pony and Pole Bending Pony placing 3rd in barrels and getting a "CHAMPIONSHIP" in Pole Bending. CONGRADULATIONS TO ALL!!! The year 2005 will kick-off with a 4-H Family Horse Dinner in March and 4-H in the Mall in April. Other HORSE events coming up will be the 1st Qualifier Show on June 17th & 18th and the 2nd Qualifier Show on July 15th & 16th. The Qualifying shows are held at the Venango County Fairgrounds. The 4-H Venango County Fair is scheduled for August 12th through August 17th. The game show will be held on Saturday, August 13th at 9am and the halter/pleasure show will be held on Tuesday, August 15th. Exhibitors aculmulate points at all these shows to see who advances on to the District Horse Show held on September 9th - 11th. GOOD LUCK TO ALL NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you are interested in joining the Lucky Riders, or if you simply want to learn more about 4-H, contact our leaders, Brenda Jordan or Janet Mangel. Either will be more than happy to help you.