Awesome October 10 4-H Show!

WOW! What an awesome day! It was great to see the all of the horse enthusiasts today. The weather was perfect, except for the small shower early in the morning, we had a fabulous judge (THANK YOU! CHUCK!), and we had a record number of riders! I haven't had time to do an official count but I know from the show numbers that we had at least 55 riders. Our annual costume class continues to be impossible to place due to the creative participants. We had The Headless Horseman, Santa Clause, a gift wrapped horse ridden by an elf, an angel riding a devil (doesn't this situation occur often?), a "hunter horse", and a pair that were pretty in pink... just to name a few. So... all were crowned winners with treat bags for the riders and horses.

Congratulations to our High Points Champions!!!

English

Novice Grand Champion - Savannah B.

Novice Reserve Champion - Eden E.

Junior Grand Champion - Savanah H.

Junior Reserve Champion - Maddy V.

Senior Grand Champion - Taylor P.

Senior Reserve Champion - Abbie G.

Adult Grand Champion - Amy H.

Adult Reserve Champion - Stephanie S.

Western

Novice Grand Champion - Amy H.

Novice Reserve Champion - Savannah B.

Junior Grand Champion - Sarah F.

Junior Reserve Champion - MaddyV.

Senior Grand Champion - Abbie G.

Senior Reserve Champion - Madison K.

Adult Grand Champion - Kristen H.

Adult Reserve Champion - Greg T.

Thanks to all of you for your patience as we dealt with this unexpected and exciting turnout. This show has always been here for those wanting to learn and compete in a friendly environment and I hope the interest will continue into next year.

R.A.C.E. 4-H (Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian 4-H Clubs) is here to promote fun and educational youth and adult equine activities for Rowan and surrounding counties. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or want to become active in planning events and clinics please feel free to join us! Contact us via email at hipphorsemom@gmail.com or call Rowan County 4-H Agent Sara Drake at 704-216-8970.

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 8 - Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride
This will be a fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital. It will take place at Patterson Farm in Western Rowan County and we will probably start riding around 1:30 PM. Check back later for more details... we are waiting on our packets from St. Jude.

January 9 - Fuzzy Fun Show
Knock the big clumps of dirt off your horse and put on your sweats and join us for a Winter Fuzzy Fun Show!

A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS!!! THEY ALLOWED US PROVIDE A WONDERFUL SHOW SCHEDULE AND LOWER THE ENTRY FEES THIS YEAR!

ALSO THANKS TO ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS AND ROWAN COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION EMPLOYEES THAT WORKED BEHIND THE SCENES TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!! WITHOUT YOU THERE WOULD BE NO RACE!