The Tails ’N Trails 4-H club has been revived and leader Jen Duhon hopes kids will saddle up and join the group.

Duhon participated in the club from the ages of 8 to 18 with fellow group leader Lisa Mann when it was based in Mattapoisett. Last month, Duhon and Mann relaunched the club, which had been dormant for many years.

“We restarted it this year for the next generation,” Duhon said.

4-H is a nonprofit organization focused on developing four categories of personal growth: head, heart, hands and health. It's goal is to promote leadership and life skills through hands on activities based around agriculture, citizenship and healthy living.

The club is open to youth in grades four through 12 who have an interest in horses, equine science, crafts and games.

Duhon and Mann now both have children of their own, and Duhon’s daughter is a member of the group. Earlier this month, a dozen kids arrived for an informational meeting at Edgewood Farms in Rochester to learn more about the activities offered.

4-H members learn by doing, and the group’s motto is: “To make the better best.”

Duhon said members achieve that by getting involved in various projects and activities. Community service is another important aspect, she said, noting that Tails ’N Trails is affiliated with the Dartmouth-based animal sanctuary, Don’t Forget Us Pet Us.

Duhon said the group determines the club’s activity level when it comes to personal and group projects, as well as community service.

“When I was a member we’d meet Friday nights and participate in activities all weekend,” she said. “That was our main focus. But the kids decide how much they want to participate. It’s OK if they start slow.”

All aspects of horsemanship are a major component of Tails ’N Trails, including riding, grooming and care. The group meets at Edgewood Farms in Rochester, which is owned and operated by Mann and her husband.

Now based in Rochester, Duhon said the group’s activities will largely be determined by the interests of the members. On Feb. 19, the group met to brainstorm ideas for future group projects.

Group meetings will also be held in the Rochester Congregational Church. The church meetings are tentatively slated for the third Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Duhon added that the club is looking for youths who want to build new friendships, enjoy developing their riding skills and are seeking new ways to participate in the community.

“This is an opportunity to make friends,” Duhon said.

Chloe Desousa, another volunteer and riding instructor at the Edgewood Farms, agreed.

“We’re all excited to get the program going,” she said.

For more information about joining the club, call the Plymouth County 4-H office at 774-404-7020.