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Genesee County 4-H members compete at regional equine contest

By Press Release

Press release:

The Genesee County 4-H Horse Program was well-represented at the Finger Lakes Region 4-H Horse Bowl Contest on Saturday, March 12th.  4-H youth from across the Finger Lakes region competed in the contest and top placing participants will have the opportunity to represent the region at the New York State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest at Cornell University on April 8th.  Horse Bowl is a Jeopardy-style competition that tests participants' knowledge of equine facts, including breeds, equipment, nutrition and more.

4-H Horse Bowl Results:

  • Brynlee Amend – 5th Novice
  • Wyatt Witmer – 1st Junior
  • Leah Amend – 2nd Junior
  • Taylor Fancher – 6th Junior
  • Lexi Witmer – 2nd Senior
  • Eva Rhoads – 5th Senior
  • Tori Kruppenbacher – 6th Senior
  • Novice Team – 2nd Place
  • Junior Team – 1st Place
  • Senior Team – 2nd Place

Congratulations to all of the 4-H members who competed in the contest and special thanks to Coach Sara Witmer and Volunteer Katie Rhoads for all of their hard work and dedication to the 4-H Horse Bowl Club.

The Genesee County 4-H Program is a youth development program for youth ages 5-18.  New 4-H youth members, adult volunteers and clubs are always welcome to join.  For information about how to join the Genesee County 4-H Program, please contact the 4-H Office at genesee4h@cornell.edu or (585) 343-3040 ext. 101.  Enrollment information is also available on our website at http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu

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