Horse Program Committee

Macomb County 4-H Horse Program Committee

The Macomb County Horse Program Committee is made up of members, leaders and parents who are involved in the horse program. There is a youth and adult executive board, with youth taking the lead at meetings and for activities. All are welcome to attend meetings.

2025-2026 Committee Officers

Adult President: Michelle Short

Adult Vice President: Kim Jobe

Adult Secretary: Crystal Pollock

Adult Point Secretary: Elizabeth Moreno

Adult Treasurer: Kathy DeFour

Youth President: Gavin J.

Youth Vice President: Adison H.

Youth Secretary: Hannah E.

Youth Treasurer: Lily Z.

Committee Meeting Dates and Minutes

Meetings are held at Wolcott Mill Camp Rotary on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

  • September 22, 2025
  • October 27, 2025
  • January 26, 2026
  • February 23, 2026
  • March 23, 2026
  • April 27, 2026

Guidelines and Resources

Events

Macomb County 4-H Horse Program Fundraisers

MSUE Equine Education Spring Program

Various locations around the state ~ April each year.  Please check with the office or through the website for dates. Get ready for spring with this three presentation series on equine management and care!

State 4-H Horse Show: Members have an opportunity to participate in the state show in the light horse program by earning points during the county point shows. Please check back at a later date for information regarding this year's State 4-H Horse Show. 

County Point Shows: The Macomb County 4-H Horse Program Committee hosts three point shows for saddle or light horses, one a double judge show in the spring, and three mini/draft shows.  All shows are held at Camp Rotary, part of Wolcott Mill Metro Park, located on 29 Mile Road, east of Romeo Plank.

2026 Macomb County 4-H Horse Show Dates:

  • May 23 - Lights
  • May 24 - Mini/Pony/Draft
  • May 30 - Lights
  • May 31 - Mini/Pony/Draft
  • June 6 - Lights
  • June 7 - Mini/Pony/Draft

Light Horse

Mini/Pony/Draft Horse

Horse Award Forms

All county horse awards are due August 31. 

Bill Collins Award Forms: The Bill Collins Outstanding Horsemanship Award is given to a 4-H horse project member. It is awarded yearly and is based on the nominee’s overall involvement in 4-H and the 4-H Horse Program. A 4-H member to be considered for this award should be nominated by a 4-H leader. A summary of the nominee’s activities should include both the degree of involvement in and results of participation as a member of 4-H and the 4-H Horse Program.

Jane Sylvester Award Forms: Each Club registered in the Macomb County Horse & Pony Project may nominate up to 3 individuals for this award. Nominees may be any 4-H member or adult volunteer in the Macomb County 4-H Horse Project. Of the 3 individuals, only one may be a member of the club making the nomination. A single page letter of support (form attached) must accompany each nomination.  

Knapp Memorial 4-H Horse Leadership Award: An annual award to recognize an adult offering outstanding leadership to young people within the Michigan Horse Program. This top leader introduces newcomers to 4-H and the horse industry, mentors young horsemen, and promotes 4-H and the horse industry within the local community.  Nominations are due to the Equine specialist by July 1.

Vincent B Cesaro Memorial Award: More information to come

Hall of Fame Versatility Award: More information to come