Last-minute 4H demonstration idea?

Question

I've got a 4H meeting tonight, and I have some instability in my cervical spine, on three of the vertebrae, so I can't ride at all this summer. With gas prices, I don't really feel like hauling even one of my two horses to the meeting, so any ideas for a last-minute demonstration I can do? Thanks =]

Answer 1

How about a demonstration on how to properly rig up your saddle and bridle?  You can disassemble them before your meeting, and then do a walk-through on how to reassemble them properly for your demo.

Answer 2

Proper care and cleaning of saddles and tack

Identification and usage of various grooming supplies

Proper grooming techniques

How to pack a hoof

Basic horse first aid:  what you should know, what your kit should contain

I hope this helps and I hope you get better soon so you can be back on your horse!

Answer 3

you could take your saddle and show all the parts of it

you could show everyone the different brushes you have to use on a horse

you could show different horse injuries or illnessess and print off the internet and show how to prevent them or fix them

you could show how to measure a bit ( just go on the internet )

you could show how to be sure a saddle fits you

you could bake some horse treats and give free samples to everyone for their horses

you could demonstrate how to get them ready for a show ( show the tools or something since you cant bring the horse)

hope that gives you an idea

Answer 4

The saddle assembly is a good idea or to make even less weight to carry how about taking along a load of bridles and bits and showing how different mouthpieces and shanks work.

Lots of riders don't understand the difference in action between snaffle and curb or straight & jointed mouths.

You can fit a bridle to someone's arm ( holding the headpiece in their hand) with the bit in the crook of their elbow to illustrate poll pressure & curbs.

Answer 5

Proper ring edicut. Talk about showmanship and encouragement. How to talk to a judge if he/she asks a question.

Good Luck