Texas 4-H Calf Roping and Break-A-Way School

On June 17-21, 2012, the Statewide Texas 4-H Calf Roping and Break-A-Way School will be held in Stephenville, Texas.  The school will be held at the Tarleton State University Equine Arena.   This event has been developed in order to encourage young people in 4-H to develop leadership ability and to exercise their abilities in working with younger members in roping activities in 4-H.    Participation is open to all districts of the state, with applications being accepted on a first-come, first- serve basis with first priority to those boys and girls who are 12 years of age and older.  

The cost of the school will be $380.00 for the week. There is a limited number of indoor stalls.  Therefore, a maximum of one horse per applicant.

This will include group insurance, meals, lodging, stall rent for one horse and will cover the cost of practice calves used in the teaching process.  Most meals will be taken in the Tarleton State University Dining Hall.  All students will be housed in the Tarleton State University Dormitories.  Students will not be allowed to stay elsewhere.  

It is necessary for adult chaperons, either in the form of Adult Leaders or County Extension Agents, during the school.   Each county which sends participants should encourage one or more agents or leaders to attend.   We will need at least one female adult leader to serve as chaperon for the girls.   Cost for an adult leader chaperon is $175.00 each to attend.  If chaperon is bringing a horse, add a $25.00 stall fee. Expenses continue to increase. The intent of the Texas 4-H Calf Roping School is not to make a profit. However, we must be able to cover our financial obligations.

Sign up will be on a first come-first serve basis.  The maximum number which can be accommodated is 48.
 

HORSE  RULE -  All horses brought to the roping school must have had a Negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test within the past 12 months.  An accredited veterinarian can take care of the testing procedures and provide you with a VS 10-11, EIA test form.  You must send in a copy of the VS 10-11 form for every horse you intend to bring to the school.  Copies must be mailed in with your roping school application.

Participant applications can be found at www.travis4h.com

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  

This year all of the money (deposit and balance) must be sent to The Texas 4-H Foundation.  The balance needs to be at the Foundation no later than JUNE 1, 2012.

A separate sheet attached to the entry form will allow you to fill out names and return with your deposit to the address shown on the form to the Texas 4-H Foundation.  Print off a second copy of this sheet to send with your balance.