RENSSELAER CO., N.Y. — Congratulations and thank you to all the members, leaders and volunteers who chipped in and assisted our Rensselaer County horse bowl teams throughout the season. For the past couple of months, 4-H members participated in equine educational meetings and field trips to increase their knowledge of horses as well as prepare for the Regional Horse Bowl Event. Thank you to CCE of Schoharie and CCE of Fulton-Montgomery for hosting the Regional Horse Bowl Contest. It was a fun and educational day.
Our Novice Team coached by Sue Goodermote placed 1stled by Captain Lauren Krongold and members Nate Goodermote, Thomas Colarossi, Emory Krongold, Emmalee Foucher and Annabel Reynolds. Individually Nate placed 2nd, Lauren 3rd, Thomas 5th and Emory 6th. Our Senior team coached by Forrest Johnson and led by Captain Brigham Logue and members Erin Goodermote, Alyssa Jacon and Alyssa Maiello placed 1st. Brigham placed 1st Individually and Erin 5th both earning a position on the Regional Team to compete at the NYS 4-H Horse Bowl Contest. Our Junior Team coached by CharlieAnne Huffam and led by Captain Olivia Harrington and members Grace Huffam, Lindsey Oswald, Madison Bulan, Kira Collarossi and Nicole Tilley placed 1st. Individually, Lindsey placed 1st, Olivia 3rd , Grace 4th, Madison 6th and Nicole 9th. Additionally, our member Karissa Scheeren played on a mixed county Junior Team which placed 4th. The Junior Team will be representing the region and going on to compete at the New York State Horse Bowl Contest to be held at Cornell University later this spring.
A special thanks to Rebekah Colarossi and Laura Schreiner who coordinated field trips for our members. Good luck to our members moving on to the New York State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest. Thanks again to all that made Horse Bowl Season possible.
The regional contest was open to 9 counties from the Capital District. The event always allows a great venue for challenging youth to sharpen their teamwork skills as well as their Equine Industry knowledge. Another benefit to the event is providing an environment where youth from different counties can get to know each other and start developing life- long networks.
To learn more about this and other 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact your respective county Cooperative Extension office. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
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