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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.

Hippology Clinic

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Showmanship, presented by 4-H members

2021 Showmanship Zoom Presentation

2021 Showmanship Slide Deck

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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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