The Mane Event 4H Horse Club
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Welcome to
The Mane Event 4H
Horse Club of Virginia Beach, VA
The 4H Horse Program is a great experience for youth to learn about the world of horses, horsemanship, veterinary science, communication, leadership and more!

Youth in the Virginia Beach, VA area, ages 9 - 19, who like to learn about horses, participate in individual and group "hands-on" activities, and have FUN will enjoy our club.  To join us, please E-mail us at TheManeEvent4H@cs.com.

Symbols and Traditions
     As the 4H program grew through the years, symbols that express the spirit and ideals of the organization developed.

     The 4H motto, "To Make the Best Better," should be the aim of every 4H member and leader.

  4H Pledge

Every member should know and be able to repeat the 4H Club pledge:
"I pledge... My Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service and My Health to better living For my club, my community, my country, and my world."
     In repeating the pledge, members raise their right hands to their foreheads when the say, "my head to clearer thinking." They lower them to their hearts as they say, "my heart to greater loyalty." At the line, "my hands to greater service," they extend their hands, palms upward. At the last line, they stand at attention with their hands at their sides.

4H Motto

To Make The Best Better

4H Symbol

     Head-Mental Development. Deeper knowledge and reasoning.
     Heart-Emotional Development. Developing interest, appreciation, and wholesome attitudes.
     Hands-Skills Development. Ability to do, skill in doing, and habit of doing.
     Health-Physical Development. Understanding and appreciating a growing and changing body.

Colors

     The white in the 4H flag symbolizes purity. The green, nature's most common color, is emblematic of life, springtime, and youth.

Last updated: August 29, 2003
since May 18, 2002.