BATAVIA, N.Y. — Congratulations to the Genesee County 4-H members who competed in the Regional 4-H Horse Extravaganza Contest at Midlakes School on Saturday, March 7th.
4-H youth from across the Finger Lakes competed in Horse Quiz Bowl and Hippology equine knowledge contests. Horse Quiz Bowl is a Jeopardy-style competition, while Hippology is a hands-on test of identifying equipment, feeds and other equine facts.
4-H Horse Bowl Results:
Senior Team of Alexandria Tarbell and Eva Rhoads placed 2nd out of 7 teams.
Senior Individual Results: Alexandria Tarbell 4th place; Eva Rhoads 6th place.
Junior Team of Leah Amend, Laura Grant and Alexandra Witmer placed 5th out of 11 teams.
Junior Individual Results: Alexandra Witmer 14th place; Laura Grant 17th place.
Novice Team including Wyatt Witmer placed 3rd and Wyatt placed 3rd individually.
4-H Hippology Results:
Senior Team of Alexandria Tarbell and Eva Rhoads placed 2nd out of 7 teams.
Senior Individual Results: Alexandria Tarbell 3rd place; Eva Rhoads 13th place.
Junior Team of Leah Amend, Laura Grant and Alexandra Witmer placed 8th out of 11 teams.
Junior Individual Results: Alexandra Witmer placed 7th.
Novice Team including Wyatt Witmer placed 1st and Wyatt placed 4th individually.
Alexandria Tarbell, Eva Rhoads, and Alexandra Witmer qualified for the New York State 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Contest in April at Cornell University and the New York State 4-H Hippology Contest at the New York State Fair this summer. Congratulations!
Special thanks to Coach Cindy Bovier and Assistant Coach Sara Witmer for all of their hard work and dedication to the Genesee County 4-H Horse Bowl Club.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
–Jessica Reisdorf, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Genesee County