Press release:
The Genesee County 4-H Horse Program was well-represented at the Finger Lakes Region 4-H Horse Bowl Contest on Saturday, March 12th. 4-H youth from across the Finger Lakes region competed in the contest and top placing participants will have the opportunity to represent the region at the New York State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest at Cornell University on April 8th. Horse Bowl is a Jeopardy-style competition that tests participants' knowledge of equine facts, including breeds, equipment, nutrition and more.
4-H Horse Bowl Results:
- Brynlee Amend – 5th Novice
- Wyatt Witmer – 1st Junior
- Leah Amend – 2nd Junior
- Taylor Fancher – 6th Junior
- Lexi Witmer – 2nd Senior
- Eva Rhoads – 5th Senior
- Tori Kruppenbacher – 6th Senior
- Novice Team – 2nd Place
- Junior Team – 1st Place
- Senior Team – 2nd Place
Congratulations to all of the 4-H members who competed in the contest and special thanks to Coach Sara Witmer and Volunteer Katie Rhoads 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
