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Genesee County 4-H members compete at regional equine contest

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Submitted photo of Genesee County 4-H Horse Bowl Participants (left to right) Eva Rhoads, Coach; Alana Mlyniec; Lydia Page; Jomni Tarbell, Coach.

Press Release:

The Genesee County 4-H Horse Program was well-represented at the Finger Lakes Region 4-H Horse Extravaganza on Saturday, March 2 at Honeoye Falls Intermediate School. 

4-H youth from across the Finger Lakes region competed in Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at the event. 

Horse Bowl is a Jeopardy-style competition that tests participants' knowledge of equine facts, including breeds, equipment, nutrition, and more. 

Hippology is a hands-on test of identifying equipment, feeds, and other equine facts. 

Top-placing participants will have the opportunity to represent the region at the state-level contests at Cornell University and the New York State Fair later this year.

Horse Bowl Results:

  • Alana Mlyniec – 2nd Senior, 1st Senior Team
  • Lydia Page – 4th Senior, 1st Senior Team

Hippology Results:

  • Lydia Page – 3rd Senior, 1st Senior Team
  • Alana Mlyniec – 5th Senior, 1st Senior Team

Congratulations to all of the 4-H members who competed in the contest and special thanks to coaches Eva Rhoads and Jomni Tarbell for all of their hard work and dedication to the 4-H Horse Bowl Club.

The Genesee County 4-H Program is a youth development program for youth ages 5-18.  New 4-H youth members, adult volunteers, and clubs are always welcome to join.  For information about how to join the Genesee County 4-H Program, please contact the 4-H Office at genesee4h@cornell.edu or (585) 343-3040 ext. 101.  Enrollment information is also available on our website at http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu.

Horseback Riders in Batavia

By James Burns

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A group from "A Horse's Friend" rode through Batavia on Monday. The purpose of the group is to expose inner city and underserved populations of youth to different experiences and show alternatives to life on the streets.  Mathew Doward leads the organization and he led this ride through Batavia. Mathew, who now resides in Rochester, was born in Batavia and went to school here.  For more information on the group or to offer donations or support please visit www.ahorsesfriend.org 

 

GC39DCC - LEAP....MEET....and RIDE!

By Elizabeth Downie

 

 

JOIN US FOR A WINTER GEOCACHING LEAP DAY EVENT !!

 

Event:  GC39DCC - LEAP....MEET....and RIDE! (http://coord.info/GC39DCC)

What:  A geocaching event celebrating the third Leap Day in geocaching history and promoting the Herschell Carrousel Museum

When:  Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Time:  5:30pm - 7:30pm

Event Date and Time
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Two Inducted into Hall of Fame at Batavia Downs

By Rick Franclemont

Batavia Downs Casino Hall of Fame night on September 10th, 2011 yielded two new inductees.

 

Patsy Rapone, who passed away after a fight with brain cancer, was inducted with an impressive 14,765 starts, 2,643 wins, and lifetime earnings of $5,821,089.

 

Ben Webster was also inducted and present for the honor.

 

Ben's 4,378 wins and lifetime earnings of $43,197,645 earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame.

Pictured with Ben Webster is Don Suozzi, an aquintance of over 50 years.

 

Congratulations to both new members of the Batavia Downs Hall of Fame!

 

 

Horse greeting in Stafford

By Howard B. Owens

There was a field with horses by where I parked my truck in Stafford this afternoon. I started snapping some pictures and this horse came over to check me out.

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