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Support the State 4-H Camp in Halsey, while you enjoy a guided Trail Ride in Nebraska's scenic Sandhills!  All proceeds from the 4-H Trail Ride will support the State 4-H Camp in Halsey, which is celebrating 50 years. 

The 4-H Trail Ride will be October 11-13, 2013.

Two horses wait in the fog before the 4-H Trail Ride

Savor beautiful scenery while riding trails in the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey.  Enjoy delicious meals, family activities, and great entertainment, by the Goose Creek Band.  Live and silent auction proceeds will benefit the 4-H Camp.

Sun shining through the trees in the Halsey National Forest If you don't have a horse, sign up as a non-rider and ride the wagon.  Anyone can sign up for the Saturday festivities (steak supper, live music, dancing, and the live/silect auctions).  Kids' meal (12 years and younger) can receive half a steak.  Discounted rate for 4-H clubs (more than 5 members!)

Cabins are available at the 4-H Camp, as well as campground spaces with water and electric hookups.  Prefer a hotel room, there are local hotels near the trail ride.  Certified weed free hay and pens are available for the horses.

For more information, contact Connie Cox at the State 4-H Camp in Halsey at 308.533.2224 or ccox5@unl.edu.  

 

Last Year's Schedule of Events

Friday, October 12, 2012

4:30 pm     Panel Party- help set up the pens

Bring your horse and settle in!  Pens and hay are available for the horses. (*Note: the National Forest requires certified weed free hay. Regular hay is not allowed, due to potential weeds spreading into the forest.)
 Hot dogs and s'mores for the hungry riders.  Fly down the Zipline at the camp! 

Saturday, October 13, 2012

8:00 am     Registration (click here for registration form)Wagon Rides for the Non-Riders at the State 4-H Camp Trail Ride. See registration form.

9:30 am     Trail Ride (2.5 hours)

12:00 pm   Lunch on the trail

1:00 pm     Trail Ride (3.5 hours)

5:30 pm     Steak Fry and Crafts

7:00 pm     Silent Auction & Music by the Goose Creek Band.

Live Auction to follow.  More music & dance the night away!

Anyone is welcome to attend the Saturday night Steak Fry, entertainment by the Goose Creek Band, and the auctions ($18 per person).

Sunday, October 14, 2012

7:30 am     Breakfast and Inspirational TimeRiders enjoying the trails at the Halsey National Forest.

10:00 am   Trail Ride (2 hours)

12:30 pm   Lunch

1:30 pm    Trail Ride (optional)

 

For more information, contact Connie Cox at the State 4-H Camp in Halsey at 308.533.2224 or ccox5@unl.edu.