The Delaware 4-H program recently held their annual State 4-H Horse Bowl. 15 teams comprised of youth ages 8-19 participated in the equine knowledge-based quiz bowl competition held at Lake Forest North Elementary in Felton, Delaware. The Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee, a group composed of 4-H volunteers from all three Delaware counties that are dedicated to providing quality 4-H horse programs to members, sponsors the annual event.
4-H members competed on teams of up to four individuals and teams are divided into competition brackets based on age for the double elimination event. 4-H volunteer adult leaders coached young people in the months leading up to the competition to prepare them using specified resource materials. 25 Delaware 4-H volunteers assisted with the Horse Bowl event. University of Delaware Animal Science Extension Agent Susan Garey said, “We are grateful for all of the volunteers who assist in coaching our young horsemen as well as work the competition event”
Official judges for the competition included Ms. Patty Bennett, Mrs. Kacie Messick and Ms. Megan Pleasanton.
The top three teams in each age division were:
Beginner (8-10 year olds)
1st Place– Harrington Sunshine Beginners- Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, Kent County
Team Members: Reagan Dutton, Lily Stachowski, Emily Willey
Coach: Jamie Willey
2nd Place- Mane Course Minis- Kent County
Team Members: Natalie Spader, Molly Thompson
Coach: Crystal Wall
3rd Place– Sunset Branch Cantle Be Tamed, Sunset Branch 4-H Club, Sussex County
Team Members: Wren Choi, Marely Navarre, Kinsley Musik
Coach: Laura Navarre
Junior (11-13 year olds)
1st Place- Pony Patrol- Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Team Members: Vivienne Bismarck, Sarah Melvin, Taylor Melvin, Harper Ramey
Coach: Heather Taylor
2nd Place– Pony Pals- Hollering Hooves 4-H Club, Kent County
Team Members: Roslyn Greenwood, Leah Riviello
Coach: Dr. Sharon Little, DVM
3rd Place– Mane Attraction- Kent County
Team Members: Alexa Cruz-Hackett, Wyatt Livingston, Sophia Mast
Coach: Jerusha Mast
Senior (14-19 year olds)
1st Place– Equinators- Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Team Members: Devon Allen, Jenna Davis, Brooke Taylor
Coach: Heather Taylor
2nd Place– Whorlwinds- Hollering Hooves 4-H Club, Kent County
Team Members: Julia Kelly, Elizabeth Martin, Lena Martin, Abby Mast
Coach: Dr. Sharon Little, DVM
3rd Place– Sunset Branch Seniors- Sunset Branch 4-H Club, Sussex County
Team Members: Ariana Dorman, Chloe Megee
Coaches: Dana Probert