Robeson County 4-H: 4-H Horse Program Update

NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter

Volume 5, Issue 4 August 2019

Southern Regional Educational Contest Recap

The North Carolina 4-H Horse Program Delegation had an outstanding showing at the recent Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships in Perry, Georgia. Teams and individuals from 13 different states competed in Horse Judging, Horsebowl, Hippology and Communications events. North Carolina was represented very well in all events. Here is a summary of the results:

Hippology

Overall, 13 teams were registered in the Hippology contest and North Carolina was comprised of two teams. Team A: Alamance County 4-H’ers Abi Burgess and Reagan Riddell, and Taylor Cloer form Chatham County and Wake County 4-H’er Annie Winter. Team B: Abby Holsomback from Granville County, Alyssa McCoy from Duplin County, Jenna Menetrier from Gaston County, and Caitlin Gantt from Union County. The teams were coached by Chatham County Volunteer leader Mary Dickerson.

Communications Contests

The North Carolina 4-H was represented in Individual Presentation by Savannah Lindsey from Cumberland County and Kyndalynn Powell from Pitt County. Patricia Lindsey and Melissa Powell served as the respective coaches for these young ladies.

Horse Bowl

A total of 13 teams competed in the Horse Bowl contest and North Carolina was comprised of two teams. Cassandra Sigmon from Alamance County, Jenna Menetrier from Gaston County, Kendall Kennedy from Union County, Sierra Everhart from Wake County and Madison Noblin from Johnston County represented North Carolina on Team A. Abby Andrews of Alamance County, Rachel Wood from Burke County, Annie Winter from Wake County, Sarah Endicott from Cabarrus County, and Alyssa McCoy from Duplin County represented North Carolina on Team B. The teams were coached by Alamance County Volunteer Leader Lindsay Riddell

Horse Judging

Overall, 13 teams were registered in the Horse Judging contest and North Carolina comprised of two teams. Alamance County 4-H’er Abi Burgess, and Madison Rosenbaum, Lily McLamb and EmmaRose Church of Johnston County comprised North Carolina Team A. Savannah Lindsey of Cumberland County, Abby Holsomback from Granville County, Cassandra Sigmon of Alamance County and Raegan Shepherd from Johnston county represented North Carolina on Team B. The team was coached by Kate McAlinn, Johnson County 4-H Volunteer Leader.

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Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championship Results

The NC 4-H Horse Program was well represented across all divisions at the recent Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships that were held in Perry, GA. Twenty-three exhibitors represented North Carolina in the horse show and twenty-one North Carolina 4-H’ers competed in the educational contests.

NC exhibitor Hannah Ford was named Reserve Champion in the Hunter division.

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State 4-H Horse Show Results

Congratulations to all the 4-H’ers that participated in the 2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show. 348 pre-registered exhibitors competed across twenty-one different divisions and in 158 classes.

Thank you to our major show, division and class sponsors that made this event possible

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2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show Alumni Showmanship Results

Thank you to all the exhibitors, horse owners, sponsors and supporters of the 2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show Inaugural Alumni Showmanship Class. We had 29 total exhibitors, and $2506 was raised to benefit NC 4-H Horse Program participants.

Congratulations to BJ Waelz for being the Sponsorship Challenge winner, raising an amazing total of $651. Samantha Taylor took home the “Most Fly Alumni” award. Rebekah May and Sittingontopoftheworld captured first place honors in the class.

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Artistic Expression Results

Thank you to Amber Nead, N.C. 4-H Horse Program Volunteer, for coordinating the judging and scoring of this year’s contests. Congratulations to all the youth that submitted projects for the competitions. We were able to capture pictures of some of the items, and those are included with the results for that contest.

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Candace Norman Awards

Karen Jones, a dedicated volunteer from Harnett County, was awarded this year's Candace Norman Adult Volunteer Award. Despite the fact her daughter aged out of 4-H 7 years ago, Karen has continued her involvement in the South Central District, state events and committees. Karen is also one of the co-coordinators of the State Show Hospitality room. She spends countless hours making sure that the staff are well hydrated and fed. Karen has been a holding room and oral reasons room coordinator for state horsebowl and horse judging, a judge for scholarships, and secretary for the South Central District. We appreciate all the time and effort that she dedicates to make our program successful!

Averi Sievert, a natural leader in the 4-H club, the Central Carolina Crew of Franklin County, is the recipient of this year's Candace Norman Youth Volunteer Award. She often mentors cloverbuds and new 4-H'ers and helps them learn the proper care of their horses. Outside of 4-H, Averi is a volunteer at her local community hospital's surgical services department and a member of her church youth group. She is also very active in many clubs and activities at her school, Oxford Prep. One of Averi's teachers and coaches said that she "never says no; never complains and never settles; instead she leads."

Sportsmanship Awards

Landyn Sullivan from Pasquotank County is the recipient of this year's Junior Sportsmanship Award.

Here is a statement from a fellow volunteer: "You will always hear a 'yes ma'am and no ma'am, please and thank you.' His character truly represents the fundamentals and citizenship that 4-H stands for. He was not able to compete at the state show but he has truly supported his team in every way by carrying water buckets and helping fellow 4-H'ers all with a remarkable smile and genuine commitment."

Arista Weber from Carteret County is the recipient of this year's Senior Sportsmanship Award.

Here is a statement from a fellow volunteer: "Arista has been a very active and helpful member to our 1st year 4-H club, the Crystal Coast Trailblazers. She mentors kids, set up and coordinated our 1st bake sale fundraiser. She also serves as our club treasurer. She helps teach the younger riders and always makes sure everyone has what they need. She brings positivity, and energy to us all. She is an inspiration to her club, her family, her friends, and anyone who knows her."

APHA World Championship Horse Judging Contest

Congratulations to the NC 4-H Horse Judging Team for their 5th place overall finish at the APHA/ApHC World Championship Judging Contest. They also placed 3rd in performance and 5th in reasons. Kaitlyn Johnson was 8th in halter and 4th overall.

Pictured from left to right: Alaina Cross (coach), Caitlin Gantt (Union), Kaitlyn Johnson (Duplin), Taylor Cloer (Chatham), Reagan Riddell (Alamance)

4-H Horse Program Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our members of the NC 4-H Horse Program who have received a 2019 NC 4-H scholarship.

Sarah Isley (Union)

NC 4-H Horse Program Scholarship

Kaitlyn Johnson (Duplin)

NC 4-H Horse Program Scholarship

Laura Sheets (Rockingham)

North Central District 4-H Horse Council Scholarship

Caitlin Smith (Alamance)

North Central District 4-H Horse Council Scholarship

Lauren Winslow (Pasquotank)

AgCarolina 4-H Scholarship

Jack W. Parker 4-H Livestock Scholarship

Vernon James 4-H Family Scholarship

Emily Atkinson (Lincoln)

Edmund and Elizabeth Aycock 4-H Scholarship

Edward H. Leagans 4-H Equine Scholarship

Robert N Wood Collegiate 4-H Scholarship

Nicole Worth (Johnston)

Returning L.R. Harrill 4-H Scholarship

Jessy-Kate Glenn (Mitchell)

Mitchell County 4-H Discovery Scholarship

Robert and Helen Runion 4-H Scholarship

Kyndalyn Powell (Pitt)

Thomas A. Carter Family 4-H and Poultry Scholarship

State 4-H Horse Presentation & Public Speaking Contest Results

Congratulations to all of our 4-H'ers who competed at the NC State 4-H Horse Presentations and Public Speaking Contest. Here is a list of the top 3 in each category:

Presentations (8-10)

Lydia Walker (Wayne) - Gold

Cydney Watson-Mumaugh (Henderson) - Silver

Presentations (11-13)

Faith Waelz (Gaston) - Gold

Claire Fischer & Abby Ragan (Cabarrus) - Silver

Emily Gobble (Davidson) - Bronze

Presentations (14-18)

Savannah Lindsey (Cumberland) - Gold

Emily & Kyra Worth (Johnston) - Silver

Kyndalyn Powell (Pitt) - Bronze

Public Speaking (11-13)

Cayden Lowe (Currituck) - Gold

Public Speaking (14-18)

Alyssa McCoy (Duplin) - Gold

Laura Sheets (Rockingham) - Silver

Sarah Sheets (Rockingham) - Bronze

Portfolio and Project Book Winners

Congratulations to all of our 4-H'ers who completed a Portfolio or Project Record this year. Here is a list of the top 3 in each category:

Portfolio (11-15)

Emily Worth (Johnston) - Gold

Emily Atkinson (Lincoln) - Silver

Kyra Worth (Johnston) - Bronze

Portfolio (16-18)

Sarah Isley (Union) - Gold

Nicole Worth (Johnston) - Silver

Ashlyn Johnson (Cumberland) -Bronze

Animal Science Project Record (11-12)

Elijah Campbell (Currituck) - Gold

Animal Science Project Record (16-18)

Lauren Winslow (Pasquotank) - Silver

Horse Judging Short Course

November 2-3, 2019 NCSU Main Campus

This short course is designed for individuals with limited horse show judging experience, coaches of youth judging teams, FFA instructors and all individuals interested in becoming judges or in attending the Open Horse Show Judge’s Certification Clinic. Emphasis will be placed on teaching the judging systems appropriate for judging various classes in the western, hunt seat, saddle seat and non- trotting divisions. The fee for the two-day clinic is $100.00. Registration must be postmarked by October 5, 2019 to avoid a $25 late fee.

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Open Horse Show Judge's Certification Clinic

November 23-24, 2019 NCSU Riddick Hall

This clinic is designed to provide individuals who are, or aspire to be, horse show judges with practical “hands on” experience in judging saddle seat, hunt seat, non trotting and western classes. Participating judges will have an opportunity to judge 20-27 conformation and performance classes, complete a required 50 question exam in each of the four divisions, and receive certification in these four divisions. A panel of breed recognized professional judges from across the nation will discuss the class placings and present lectures on judging procedures. Individuals completing the clinic will be included on a list of suggested horse show judges that will be annually revised and distributed to open horse show organizations located in North Carolina and surrounding states.

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Inspire Kids To do

The 4-H slogan is "Learning by Doing." 30 Days of Doing is a chance for kids across the nation to do with purpose through hands-on learning. Through activities in agriculture, STEM, community service, healthy living and more, 30 Days of Doing will help kids gain the skills they need to be successful in life—and have fun along the way. Submit a photo that shows how your child inspires themselves or others to do with purpose for themselves, their family, their community, their country or the world!

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Check out this opportunity from Farm Credit! The Farm Credit Associations of NC’s AgYouth Leadership Program will honor students who excel in the classroom and community as leaders in their FFA chapters and 4-H clubs.Seniors in high school have the opportunity to win some scholarship money as well!

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