Appleatchee Youth Division

4-H is the youth development education program of Washington State University Extension, which is conducted jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, your state land grant university (WSU) and Chelan/Douglas County.

The Appleatchee 4-H Club provides the opportunity for Appleatchee Riders youth members, ages 8-18, to participate in 4-H with their horse(s) in the horse project. Youth, ages 5-7, may join as Cloverbuds in the “horseless” horse project. 

4-H youth members, with the support of their parent(s)/guardian(s), participate in; club business meetings, ride practices, team building activities, clinics, and horse shows for performance and/or gaming. For those that qualify they can exhibit at our bi-county fairs, NCW Fair in Waterville, and the Chelan County Fair in Cashmere. If eligible they can also work to qualify for the Puyallup State Fair. We have youth riders of all skill levels and disciplines; in hand, walk-trot, gaming, English and Western. Through their disciplines they can work towards year end achievement awards for their hardworking and dedication. They learn and grow, not only as horse people in working with their project, but as contributing members of society through club officer positions, presentations/demonstrations, records/project management, leadership opportunities, community service events, and fundraising activities. They gain lifelong skills and unforgettable friendships through the experiences 4-H offers. 

The 4-H Motto “Make the Best Better” 

The 4-H Pledge is: 

"I PLEDGE 

My Head to clearer thinking, 

My Heart to greater loyalty, 

My Hands to larger service, 

My Health to better living, 

For my club, my community, my country, and my world."

Appleatchee Riders is a private facility, therefore our Appleatchee 4-H members are required to hold an active Appleatchee Riders family membership (minimum parent/guardian and youth ). You do not have to already be a member to join our club, but membership must be obtained as soon as possible upon enrollment in our 4-H club. Please see the membership page for more information and application to join Appleatchee Riders.

To learn more about 4-H visit: extension.wsu.edu/4h

For 4-H Horse Program information visit: extension.wsu.edu/chelan-douglas/youth/youthdevelopment/animal

To join 4-H visit: extension.wsu.edu/chelan-douglas/youth/youthdevelopment/join-4-h

We are able to operate solely because of 4-H and non-4-H volunteers; leaders, club youth members, parents, Appleatchee Riders members and more. We couldn’t do it without everyone’s support! 

To learn more about how you can support our 4-H club please contact a club leader.