Therefore, it is important to remember that while equine is the vehicle that is used to deliver subject matter, positive youth development should be the basis of everything we do in the Georgia 4-H Horse Program. Utilize a variety of adult leaders County 4-H horse clubs can be so active and demanding it is easy for a volunteer to get burned out. It is a good idea to use several volunteer adults rather than have one person do it all. It usually works best to have one overall leader or co-leaders, but utilize other adults as horse judging team coach, horse quiz bowl coach, meeting program chairman or even refreshment chairman or phone committee chairman. One person cannot do it all and it will make your club stronger to have more adult involvement.
Time limits are important.
Volunteers are more apt to lend their service if they know it is for a finite time period. Also, if everyone knows all terms are for one year only, it will be easier to change leadership and you won't be in the awkward position to fire a volunteer. Written job descriptions are also important. If a volunteer knows exactly what is expected, it is easier to have follow through. Involve all kids in your horse club With so many styles and disciplines of riding and even different stables and riding instructors within a discipline, it is very easy for cliques to develop.