Red River 4-Hers are invited to participate in Western Playground August 29-31, 2025.

An unforgettable hands-on ranch experience awaits, designed especially for youth and families.

The Western Playground offers a blend of clinics, team activities, and trade skills that help participants build confidence, learn essential agricultural practices, and have fun in a supportive environment.

Clinics Include:

• Horsemanship: Learn foundational riding skills and hands-on care from expert trainers.

• Roping: Focus on roping techniques to improve skill, form, and confidence.

• Sorting: Build teamwork and strategy while gaining cattle-handling experience.

• Team Building Activities: Fun, interactive games designed to strengthen communication and collaboration.

Trades Workshops:

• Cattle Production: Learn about herd health, nutrition, breeding, and pasture management.

• Farrier Work: Get hands-on with hoof care, anatomy, tools, and technique basics.

• Vet Tech: Explore animal health fundamentals, first aid, assessments, and preventative care.

It is presented by Just Believe Training and Desoto Parish 4-H.

Contact the Red River 4-H Office for more information or to sign-up.