Clinics
Waukesha County has several great opportunities coming up in 2025. We hope you are able to come to as many as possible to continue to learn and grow as a horseman!
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We encourage local clubs to knowledge share and get involved with, create and or even host a clinic. This is a great way to encourage cross-club friendships. LEADERS – take action and contact us with your clinic ideas!
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UPCOMING EVENTS:​
All clinics available for Horse and Horseless Project members.
Members may bring their horse to clinics marked with **
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Sunday, February 2 at 1:30PM (Big Bend) or Wednesday, February 12 at 5:30p (Expo)
Project Days
Model Horse Showing and Parts of Horse
Location: Christ Lutheran School, 22970 Maple Ave, Big Bend, WI 53103
Location: Waukesha County Expo Center (Fairgrounds)
February TBD at 6PM
Wisconsin Equine Hospital
Routine horse care and Hospital Tour
Location: Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital 39151 Delafield Rd, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Sunday, February 16 at 4PM
**Showmanship Series - Clinic 1 of 4
Learn the basics of showmanship or refine your showmanship skills. Bring your horse or use one of the farm’s experienced showmanship horses.
Location: Rosebury Farm
S63 W30124 Rd X, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Sunday, March 2 at 1:30PM
Project Days
Hippology
Location: Christ Lutheran School,
22970 Maple Ave, Big Bend, WI 53103
Tuesday, March 11th at 6PM
Hippology
Learn what hippology is, how hippology classes work, run through practice competition, and review answers.
Location: Waukesha Public Library
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Sunday, March 16 at 4PM
**Showmanship Series - Clinic 2 of 4
Build on skills learned in clinic 1 (attendance at previous clinic not mandatory to attend). Bring your horse or use one of the farm’s experienced showmanship horses.
Location: Rosebury Farm
S63 W30124 Rd X, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Wednesday, March 26 at 5:30PM
Project Days
Learn parts of a saddle and tack safety
Location: Waukesha County Expo Center (Fairgrounds)
Friday-Sunday, April 11-13
Midwest Horse Fair
Attend any clinic and send a written summary to 4hclinics@gmail.com
Location: Alliant Center, Madison
Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30PM
Horse Body Parts and Breeds
Learn about horse body parts and bones by labeling a real horse! Learn the differences in various horse breeds through a parade of breeds.
Location: ElConn Farm
N49W20683 Lisbon Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI
Sunday, April 27 at 4PM
**Showmanship Series - Clinic 3 of 4
Build on skills learned in clinics 1 & 2 (attendance at previous clinics not mandatory to attend). Bring your horse or use one of the farm’s experienced showmanship horses.
Location: Rosebury Farm
S63 W30124 Rd X, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Saturday, May 17 at 8:30AM
**Mock Show Clinic
New to the horse show world? Learn what the classes are and what the judges are looking for. Members can bring a horse or audit.
Location: Waukesha County Expo Center (Fairgrounds)
Tuesday, May 20 at 5:30PM
Horse Photography
Learn how to best photograph your horse! Take some photographs of the farm’s horses for fair entries.
Location: ElConn Farm
N49W20683 Lisbon Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI
Sunday, June 1 at 4PM
**Showmanship Series - Clinic 4 of 4
Build on skills learned in clinics 1-3 (attendance at previous clinics not mandatory to attend). Bring your horse or use one of the farm’s experienced showmanship horses.
Location: Rosebury Farm
S63 W30124 Rd X, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Wednesday, June 4 at 6:00PM
Grooming for Every Day and for Events
Learn how to best groom a horse for every day care, and what special grooming is needed for showing.
Location: Sunset Stables
S29W31247 Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
Monday, June 16 at 5:30PM
Learn about Drill Team
Learn what drill team is and practice some basic maneuvers on foot. Then watch the MFSC drill team practice.
Location: Menomonee Falls Saddle Club
Saturday, July 19, 10AM
**Ground Poles
Learn some ground pole exercises and how they can improve your horse and riding.
Members showing at the fair - bring your horse. Auditors welcome
Location: Waukesha County Fair
Do you have an idea for a clinic? We would love to hear it!
The best way to share your ideas and have them implemented is to join the board and participate in the planning. in the meantime, you can share your ideas by sending them to us: Send your ideas TODAY!
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Check out the state 4-H page for a listing of all statewide events.
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VIRTUAL CLINICS:
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Hippology Clinic
Learn what to expect on in a Hippology class and do a practice test.
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Showmanship, presented by 4-H members
2021 Showmanship Zoom Presentation
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Getting Ready to Haul, Patti Phillips
Patti will focus on important issues (Safety and Maintenance) you need to know to make sure your trailer is PREPPED for spring/summer hauling after your trailer has been parked all winter.
2021 Getting Ready to Haul Zoom Presentation
2021 Getting Ready to Haul Slide Deck
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The Ultimate Guide to Horse Showing Video
Learn how to get your horse ready for the show ring and tips and tricks on some commonly used methods and products from experienced Youth Board members. Everything from bathing, to banding and braiding, to show clothing and tack.
Ultimate Guide to Horse Showing
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