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
Hamilton County 4-H'ers Compete In National Horse Classic Event
Four Hamilton County 4-H'ers recently represented Iowa at the National 4-H Horse Classic-Western Division Jan. 4 through 7 in Denver. The Hamilton County team placed sixth overall in the horse quiz bowl.
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 include Jennifer Heeren, Angie Monthei, Crystal Ostrem and Lara Yungclas. The team was coached by Virgene Monthei.
"In the horse quiz bowl, team members answer questions related to any type of horse information, including nutrition, reproduction, health, management, exhibition and more," Schwab said. "First they have one-on-one questions that only one participant may answer, then they move on to toss-up and bonus questions."
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 local Iowa State University Extension office.
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