New Haven--More than 40 Vermont 4-H club members took part in the State 4-H Horse Hippology Contest on July 9 in New Haven.
University of Vermont Extension 4-H sponsored the competition at the Addison County Fair and Field Days site. It was one of several events held during the annual Vermont 4-H Horse Show to test 4-H'ers' knowledge about horse breeds, colors and markings, anatomy, feeds and forages, tack and other equine science topics.
The competition was arranged by age with different questions and skills tests for each age group. It consisted of three parts: a written general knowledge test, judging of three classes of horses, and slides and identification stations.
Scores for each part were combined for an overall score. The top scorers through tenth place in each division received a rosette ribbon.
4-H'ers who earned ribbons were:
Juniors (8-10): Ivy Lea-Simons, Shelburne (first); Giselle Fenoff, Danville (second); Addison Erickson, Florence (third); Paityn Paradee, Swanton (fourth); Elyse Thurber, Brattleboro (fifth)
Juniors (11-13): Rose Ouimet, Castleton (first); Emma Sibley, Milton (second); Kelsey Paradee, Swanton (third); Annabel Carson, South Londonderry (fourth); Madison Markwell, Greenfield, Massachusetts (fifth); Addie Ploof, Westford (sixth); Jillian Murdough, Essex Junction (seventh); Emma Cater, Colchester (eighth); Seanna Erickson, Florence (ninth); Samantha Provost, Milton (tenth)
Seniors (14 and older): Emma Cushman, Barre (first); Grace Parks, Essex Junction (second); Faith Ploof, Westford (third); Vivienne Babbott, Hinesburg (fourth); Ella Dubin, Northfield, Massachusetts (fifth); Haileigh Demers, Westford (sixth); Katherine Heath, Bristol (seventh); Madeline Tylenda, Essex Junction (eighth); Jasmine Mooney, St. Johnsbury (ninth); Jenna Dolloph, Chester (tenth)
Contact the State 4-H office at (802) 651-8343 or (800) 571-0668 (toll-free in Vermont) for more information on the 4-H horse program and events in Vermont.