Suffolk 4-H Youth Development

The mission of the 4-H Suffolk Barnyard Buddies club is to educate 4-H participants about animal science. 4-H Suffolk Barnyard Buddies club will assist youth in acquiring knowledge and developing life skills that will enable them to become self-directing, contributing and productive citizens.
The club will focus on animal educational opportunities for youth ages 5-18. 4-H participants involved in the 4-H livestock program are challenged with real-life issues as they learn responsibility through raising, showing, and caring for livestock.
4-H participants will acquire life skills for their appropriate age group: Cloverbuds ages 5-8, Juniors ages 9-11, Intermediates ages 12-13 and Seniors ages 14-18. 4-H participants will work on livestock projects giving 4-H participants the opportunity to practice and acquire new knowledge in the fields of animal science, responsibility, leadership and time management.

• Club Leaders: Laurie Dozier & Courtney Cooke
• Contact: suffolkva4h@gmail.com
• Meets on the first Wednesday of each month

Members learn about horse and pony breeds, care, equipment, etc.

Currently searching for 2 adult volunteer leaders. Fill out the volunteer form if interested or contact the Suffolk VCE Office at 757-514-4331.

The mission of the Suffolk 4-H Mane Event Club is to educate youth, ages 5-18, the skills needed to be a great success in horsemanship. Suffolk 4-H Mane Event is a Horse Enthusiast club with an emphasis on doing clinics in the horse community to better members horsemanship skills. Youth also complete multiple community service projects throughout the year. Mane Event youth participate yearly in the District and State horse show.

• Club Leader: Aimee Shirley 
• Contact: (757)472-5866 or cedarbreezefarminc@gmail.com
• Meets and rides in Chesapeake, VA