Burleson County

4-H Saddle & Sirloin Club

The Burleson County 4-H Saddle & Sirloin Club is designed for youth 3rd through the 12th grade. Our desire is to provide opportunities for them to grow in their livestock knowledge, leadership, public speaking, and skills.

Leadership

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equine Involvement

KNOWLEDGE BASED COMPETITIONS:
- Burleson County Fair Agricultural Public Speaking Challenge
- Brazos Valley Fair Public Speaking Challenge
- Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Equine IQ, Public Speaking, Horse Judging
- San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Equine Skillathon and Horse Judging
- San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Agricultural Public Speaking
- Heart of Texas Fair Speak out For Agriculture (SOFA) Challenge
- State Fair of Texas Agricultural Public Speaking
- Rodeo Houston Agricultural Public Speaking
- San Angelo Livestock Show Agricultural Public Speaking
- Big Time in D9: Public Speaking, Educational Presentation, Horse Quiz Bowl, Vet Science Skillathon, Ag Product ID, Horse Judging
- Texas 4-H Roundup: Public Speaking, Educational Presentation, Horse Quiz Bowl, Vet Science Skillathon, Ag Product ID, Horse Judging, Hippology, Science FairHORSEBACK COMPETITIONS:
- Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Horse Shows
- San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Horse Shows
- Rodeo Houston Horse Shows
- Rodeo Austin Horse Shows
- District 9 4-H Horse Show
- State 4-H Horse Show
- Stock Horse Of Texas (SHTX)
- NavaRio Ranch Horse Series
- Central Texas Stock Horse of Texas
- American Quarter Horse (AQHA) Horse Shows
- American Paint Horse (APHA) Horse Shows
- Texas 4-H Homes For HorsesLEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
- Burleson County 4-H Horse Club Officer - See details below
- Burleson County Fair Parade Opening Ceremonies: Carrying the American, Texas, 4-H Flags, & Horse Club Banner.
- Burleson County 4-H Council
- Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador
- American Youth Horse Council
- Texas Quarter Horse Youth Association
- American Quarter Horse Youth Association Leadership Team
- American Paint Horse Youth Association
- Stock Horse of Texas Youth Board

Cattle Involvement

KNOWLEDGE BASED COMPETITIONS & PROGRAMS:
- Texas Cattle Feeders Junior Fed Beef Challenge
- Texas Cattle Raisers Round-Up
- 4-H Recordbook (Beef), Burleson County Star Awards
- Burleson County Fair Agricultural Public Speaking Challenge
- Brazos Valley Fair Public Speaking Challenge
- San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Agricultural Public Speaking
- Heart of Texas Fair Speak out For Agriculture (SOFA) Challenge
- State Fair of Texas Agricultural Public Speaking
- Rodeo Houston Agricultural Public Speaking
- San Angelo Livestock Show Agricultural Public Speaking
- Big Time in D9: Public Speaking, Educational Presentation, Vet Science Skillathon, Ag Product ID, Livestock Judging, Livestock Skillathon
- Texas 4-H Roundup: Public Speaking, Educational Presentation, Vet Science Skillathon, Ag Product ID, Livestock Judging, Livestock Skillathon, Science FairCATTLE SHOWS:
- Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
- San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo
- Rodeo Houston
- Rodeo Austin
- National Western
- American Royal
- State Fair of Texas
- Rio Grande Livestock Show
- South Texas State Fair
- Local Breed JackpotsLEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
- Burleson County 4-H Saddle & Sirloin Club Officer - See details below
- Burleson County Fair Parade Opening Ceremonies: Carrying the American, Texas, 4-H Flags, & Club Banner.
- Burleson County 4-H Council
- Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador
- Texas Cattle Raisers Leadership Launch
- Brazos Valley CattleWomenFREE CERTIFICATIONS:
- Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)
- Beef Quality Assurance Transportation (BQAT)
- Calf Care & Quality Assurance (CCQA)
- Masters of Beef AdvocacyASSOCIATIONS:
- Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
- Independent Cattlemen's Association
- Texas CattleWomen
*You can also join any breeders organization.

Leadership

4-H Saddle & Sirloin Club Officer Positions & Duties- President: Compile agendas before meetings, preside at all club meetings, enforce the bylaws and exercise supervision over the affairs of the club. Appoint standing and special committees. Serve as an ex-officio member of each committee, except the nominating committee.- Vice President: Assist the president and lead the club in the Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Motto & Pledge. Perform the duties of the president in the absence of that officer. Serve as chairman of the program committee. Help plan and organize all club educational programs in advance, this includes the fair educational exhibit.- Secretary: Keep a full and correct record of all proceedings of the club. Have charge of club correspondence. Keep roll and read the minutes at each meeting. They must submit typed minutes to the Extension Office, Club Manager, and President within 7 days.- Treasurer: Help prepare a budget for approval by the club annually. Receive, hold and pay out all monies of the club as designated by the adopted budget. Any expenditure(s) not included in the budget must be approved by the executive committee. Keep an accurate record of receipts, expenditures, and reconciliation of all funds. Present a financial statement at all meetings or when requested to do so.- Reporter: Report activities of the club to the local news media, and County Extension Agent/office. This includes taking pictures and submitting them to the Extension Office for the 4-H Newsletter. Report 4-H and community news at club meetings.- 2 Council Delegates: Serve as a delegate to the County 4-H Council. Keep the club informed of the County 4-H activities and assist in the coordination of local and county activities. Encourage all 4-H members to become involved in the County 4-H activities. You must attend all County Council meetings.*In order to run for any of these positions, you must have attended at least half of the prior year's meetings. If you were a previous officer, you must have fulfilled all of your duties to be considered for a role the following year.*In order to vote for any incoming officers, you must be a current member of the Burleson County 4-H Horse Club and have attended a prior meeting within that year.

Upcoming Events

- Burleson County Fair Heifer Palpation: September 14th, Caldwell Livestock Commission
- Burleson County Fair: September 21-28, Burleson County Fair Grounds
- Stock Horse Of Texas Aggieland Classic: September 26-29, Brazos County Expo
- R.A. Brown Ranch 50th Anniversary Bull Sale (Red & Black Angus): October 8th-9th, Throckmorton, Texas