Essex Junction—Chittenden County 4-H hosted its annual hippology contest on April 12, attracting 4-H horse members from three counties.
The event was held at the Essex High School in Essex Junction and consisted of four phases: a written exam, slides (horse-related images), judging and information stations. Individual scores from all phases of the competition were tallied for an overall score and ranking.
Placements were as follows:
- JUNIORS (8-9): Saige Prisco (first); Fiona Adams (second); and Ian Kascha-Hare (third), all from Milton; Grace Peterson, Essex (fourth)
- JUNIORS (10-11): Nora Kidder, Cambridge (first); Avery Minor, Fairfax (second); Josie Kascha-Hare, Milton (third)
- JUNIORS (12-13): Emma Babyak (first), Claire Romano (second), Aubri Richards (third), all from Fairfax
- SENIORS (14-18): Anna-Lise Cooledge, Westford (first); Mikayla Tobey, Fairfax (second); Addison Tomasi, Milton (third)
Mary Fay, an adult volunteer from Westford, organized the event, which provided practice for 4-H'ers who will compete at the 2024 State 4-H Hippology Contest, April 27 in Danville. She was assisted by University of Vermont Extension 4-H Educator Martha Manning along with Martha Blades and Jolene Fontaine, both from Jericho; Abbie D’Attilio and Jean Fay, both from Essex; Danielle Kidder, Cambridge; and Ashley Prisco and Tina Tomasi, both from Milton.
For more information about the Chittenden County 4-H horse program, contact Martha Manning at (802) 656-7621.