Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Kelly Woods
Planning Unit: Oldham County CES
Major Program: Agriculture
Plan of Work: Strengthening Agriculture Production, Management, and Marketing Skills
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Ballardsville High Riders Horse Club of Oldham County provides the opportunity for 4-H members to develop leadership, initiative, self-reliance, sportsmanship and other desirable traits of character. 4-H members enhance their horsemanship knowledge, skills and develop an understanding of the equine business of breeding, raising and training.
The changes brought on by 2020 did not stop the club from continuing their journey. The club hosted a monthly educational virtual meeting many taught by senior members and when possible held educational clinics outdoors.
In June, the club participated in the 2021 Kentucky 4-H Horse Contest winning first place in Horse Bowl Team and Individual, Hippology Team and Individual, and Individual Overall in Judging. Oldham County Horse Club members will be representing Kentucky at the Southern Regional National Horse Event.
In addition, five horse club members received the Kentucky 4-H Gold Award representing Oldham County at Teen Conference. Ballardsville Horse Club had a member who advanced to the 3rd round of interviews for the Emerald Award.
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