Oakland County has tried a one-week horse clinic. Introduced polo last year. About 12 counties have specific programs for 5- 8 year olds. Barry County has a stick horse show for their Ranch Buds. Branch County has special Western, English, showmanship and Gymkhana classes for this age group- walk trot only.
Kids design and make their stick horses.
Have stick horse stalls. They have to clean up manure that someone tosses in. Kent County uses booklet. Kids have a fun night out show. Six to eight year olds called Explorers can come to fair with mentor.