Award Winning Club and Members

You know that feeling you get when you open the mail, no not an e-mail but actual mail. Not a bill, not junk mail but something hand addressed to you and you know it will be pleasant but you have no clue what is inside? I love that kind of mail. Usually it is special because you rarely see it. In this instance it was a wonderful invitation to the St. Paul's 4-H Pony Clubs award celebration. Each year club leaders Libby and Holly Burney take a moment to celebrate their club members achievements and give them awards and gifts that will last a lifetime.

This year the meeting started with a special meal complete with hot dogs, chips and a homemade cake. After everyone ate the group received their awards. Some got trophies, others medallions (based on their various achievements) and everyone got pins to add to their collections. Then they got a special gift, an encyclopedia of horse equipment. Then, after the group photos, it was time for the real fun....running out the door and getting to the horses.

Each one grabbed a brush and lead the horses toward the ring. They began the ritual of brushing them and of course giving them lots of attention before getting on their safety gear and getting into the ring.

Although everyone was thrilled to go riding this was a very special day for them. The awards and gifts we small thank you and reminders of their hard work and a job well done. It also marks the start of a new year for them as they set goals for the upcoming year and plan on how they might achieve them. Good luck to all the members of this grand 4-H club.