As a 4-H club, the Woodville Trailbusters are able to participate in many horse-related events. Anybody is welcome to try and organize a filed trip, if they find something that might be interesting to various members in the club. however, we'd like to thank our amazing field trip coordinator Meghan for coordinating fun events for us to enjoy!
Coming up:
4H Skate For the Fairgrounds-- at
Grant Rink at Lawrence Academy 26 Powderhouse Road Groton, MA is February 13th from 1pm to 4pm.
Admission- $6. Come join your fellow 4H members for some afternoon fun on the ice! All proceeds will be donated to the fairgrounds to help spur on improvements of the horse area! WE NEED YOU TO MAKE THIS SUCESSFUL!! Bring your own skates! If you are in need of skates, we have a few pairs available, please contact us ahead of time. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Please feel free to contact Suzanne Ferris at: info@4Hpepperelltrailblazers.org or Allyssa Jewell at 774-279-5205 or email: skyrocket2477@yahoo.com
Massachusetts 4H Equine Seminar-- if you'd like to attend the State Horse Forum, the sign up sheets are in the mailbox on Sue's porch. You should mail these in as soon as possible so you don't forget. At this event, you can take part in horse crafts such as making horse treats or picture frames. You can also learn about taking care of a horse and preparing for Horse Bowl and Hippology. The event also offers seminars on horse judging, drill teams, equine first aid and 4-H programs and records. The event takes place at Tantasqua Regional Jr. High School in Fiskdale, Mass. Lunch will be available to purchase, or you may bring a bag lunch. Cost to attend is $7.00 for enrolled 4-H members,4-H volunteers, or 4-H family members (with a maximum of $25.00 per family) or $10.00 for non 4-Hers. Walk in registrations, or registrations received after February 12, 2010 will be $12.00 per person.
Past Events:
November 6th World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions Show- On Friday, November 6th, a group of 20 members from the club, including
parents, saw the World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions perform at the Paul
Tsongas Arena in Lowell. The show featured the Lipizzaner Stallions
and their riders. They performed intricate equine ballet, exhibiting
maneuvers through the highest level of dressage. The horses pranced,
marched, and intricately weaved their way across the floor to the music
of masters. The MC for the show spoke about the history of the breed
as well as the training involved, and the moves performed. It was an
exciting and educational evening.
October 12th Plainridge Race Track Tour- We were lucky enough to be invited back to Plainridge Race Track. This time, those that didn't have a chance to go in May were able to go. The group was again assisted by Assistant Paddock Judge Robert Lieberman. The group even got to meet Miniature Trick Horses. Everyone had a great time!
June 20th Polo Match- A great time was had by all that joined in the tailgating fun at the Newport International Polo Series polo match. The group got to... watch Scotland and the USA play polo, stomp divots, and have their pictures taken with the various team members. Thanks, Meghan, for organizing this fabulous trip for us!
May 15th Plainridge Race Track tour- As the first ever Woodville Trailbusters field trip, this should definitely count as a success! Members that attended the field trip got a behind-the-scenes tour of the race track, meeting trainers and jockeys, and a horse named Goober. Goober won his race later that day and the members got to pose with him in his winner's circle photo. Also, our tour guide and Assistant Paddock Judge Robert Lieberman wrote an article about us at www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=72276
Thank you, Meghan, for organizing this for us!
