Extension Communications
3614 Administrative Services Building
Ames, Iowa 50011-3614
(515) 294-9915
2/28/01
Contacts:
Denise Schwab, 4-H Youth Development, (515) 294-3187,
dschwab@iastate.edu
Tracy S. Petersen, Continuing Education and Communication
Services, (515) 294-9915
Van Buren County 4-H'ers Compete In National Horse Classic Event
Two Van Buren County 4-H'ers represented Iowa at the National 4-H Horse Classic-Western Division Jan. 4 through 7 in Denver. The Van Buren County team placed fifth in the horse team demonstration.
Team members earned the right to compete at the national level by winning the state competition, said extension 4-H specialist Denise Schwab. Team members included Sam Miller and Brandin Schrader. They were coached by Sheryl Muhs.
"The horse team demonstration is any demonstration or illustrated talk about any horse related topic," Schwab said. "It is usually about 10 to 15 minutes in length and must be presented by more than one 4-H'er."
The team gave their talk on the fundamentals of team roping.
The trip was sponsored by the Iowa 4-H Equine Endowment fund and the Iowa 4-H Foundation.
For more information about 4-H horse programs, contact your county Iowa State University Extension office.
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