U.P. Riders Event Schedule

Visit this page often. We will list every U.P. Riders event here so that you can keep up to date on our latest event schedule.

If you have any recommendations or changes on the information listed, please send me an E-mail (gentian@upwallers.net) so I can change it as soon as possible.
Thank you!

Check out the latest
Marquette County 4-H Blog
by Brian Wibby


Updated January 31, 2011

Please let Brandi know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Brandi R.
362-0078

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.U.P. Riders Barn Visit
Saturday, Feb. 12th
2:00 - 3:00 PM

The Richards' Farm
2115 Olmstead Lane in Ishpeming
near the Aspen Ridge school

The Norwegian Fjord is a very unique breed - and Bill and Tonya Richard are one of the few families in our area who own Fjords! Bill will be taking us on a sleigh ride with his two Fjords, Nick and Ike. They also have a 9 month old Fjord filly and her mother. While everyone is waiting for their turn on the sleigh, we are welcome to use the sledding hill that Bill has at his farm. Everyone is encouraged to bring warm layers of clothing and sleds!

We are looking for volunteers to bring hot cocoa and maybe some snacks!

Please contact Brandi if you have any questions 
upriders@hotmail.com or 362-0078


4-H Ski Nights at Marquette Mountain for only $15!

Each Ski Event will run from 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm on the following dates:

February 17, 2011

Thanks to the generous support of Marquette Mountain, the 4-H Ski Nights are back again for 2011!  On select dates in February and March, 4-H members (along with their family and friends) can get ski or snowboard rentals along with a lift ticket for only $15.00! Make sure you print out and bring the downloadable fliers on the left to the ski hill with you. You will not get the special price without the coupon.

*** Attention Parents!  Please note that supervision and safety of your child will be your responsibility at these events. Thank you.


4-H Teen Overnight

Fri. - Sat. , Feb. 25 - 26th

4-H youth ages 12 and up are invited to the 2010 U.P. 4-H Teen Overnight, February 25-26, in Marquette. This is a great chance to meet teens from across the U.P., to cheer on the NMU hockey team in their last home game of the season, to enjoy winter sports with friends, and more! Adult chaperones are also needed. Additional information and registration forms are available from the Marquette County 4-H Blog.


Horse College
May 14th

Mark your calendars! It's time again for Horse College! Get ready for a great day of presentations and other horse-themed activities. This year's horse college will be held at Willow Farms. Read last year's article.

Contact Brandi Rolling for details at upriders@hotmail.com or 362-0078

Willow Farm
5048 US Highway 41 S
Harvey, MI 49855


4-H Exploration Days
June 22 to 24, 2011
Michigan State University

Find more information at MSU Extension's page

To attend the event you must be at least aged 11 by January 1, 2011, or older at the discretion of your county.

Registration begins March 22, 2011. The deadline for returning your registration form to your county MSU Extension office can vary from county to county (typically the end of April), but don't wait -- some sessions fill quickly on a first-come, first-served basis.

The full-time registration fee for 2011 will be $165. The fee for youth who aren't 4-H members includes an additional $10 4-H participation fee. The registration fee includes all meals, shared lodging, a T-shirt and sessions.

Read last year's U.P. Rider's report.


4-H Camp
Read the 2009 U.P. Rider's report.

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