Cass County 4-H’ers Participate in Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show

  Seven 4-H youth from Cass County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show September 16-19, 2022. This year, 591 youth from across the state participated in the annual event at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. 4-H’ers demonstrated their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry), horse judging (study of an animal, measuring it against an accepted ideal), horse training and achievement, speech and demonstrations about interest in horses or the horse industry, showmanship, and drill team skills. 

   Youth who participate in the Minnesota 4-H Horse Project learn about show, trail, and endurance riding; test their horse knowledge at quiz bowls or on judging teams, and study horse science. Youth may participate if they own or lease a horse. There are even options for youth who are interested in horses, but don’t have access to one in their community.

   “Through the Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show, youth build communications skills, gain deeper learning and interest in horses, and build relationships with caring adults,” said Renee Kostick, Extension Educator who manages the 4-H horse project in Minnesota. “These experiences contribute to their success in school, community, and futures.”

   The following youth were members of the Cass County delegation and participated in the following events:

Anna Crosby on Brave (Grade 7, Longville, MN). Ranch Pleasure, Hunt Seat (English) Pleasure, Barrels - 9th Place in Grade 7, Jumping Figure 8

Key Race - 5th Place in Grade 7. 

Matthew Foster on Jackpot (Grade 11, Pequot Lakes, MN). Poles, Barrels, Jumping Figure 8, Key Race.

Nora Furst on River (Grade 9, Pine River, MN). Western Showmanship, Western Horsemanship, Trail Class.

Maddison Lee on Comanche (Grade 6, Pine River, MN). Western Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Trail Class, Poles, Jumping Figure 8, Key Race.

Autumn Mongan on Pearl (Grade 7, Pine River, MN). Western Showmanship, Poles, Barrels, Jumping Figure 8, Key Race.

Peyton Mongan on Star Gazer (Grade 7, Pine River, MN). Poles, Barrels, Jumping Figure 8, Key Race - 9th Place in Grade 7.

Dixie Rowell on Angel (Grade 10, Pine River, MN). Trail Class, Poles - 3rd Place in Grade 10, Barrels, Jumping Figure 8, Key Race - 9th Place in Grade 10. 

   Congratulations to all the Cass County youth who participated in the 2022 Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show!

   To learn more about 4-H in Cass County, contact Brooke Remer, Cass County 4-H Local Extension Educator, at 218-587-8292 and visit the website, www.4-H.umn.edu.