Special to the WJH EATONTON — Ware County’s Junior Team placed fourth in a 13-team field last month in the Georgia 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl contest.
Representing Ware County were Olivia Mathis, Barbara Williams, Lele Fulford, Alexanderia Williams and Lulu Fulford. The team’s coach was Barbara Blount.
The competition for youth in grades 4-8 (juniors) and 9-12 (seniors) brought together teams from across state January 17 for a double-elimination event at Rock Eagle 4-H Center near Eatonton.
Teams from Coweta County won both senior and junior divisions. The senior champions, who topped a field of six teams, earned Master 4-H status in the state program.
Horse Quiz Bowl is one of Georgia 4-H’s dozens of agriculturally based programs that are offered to youth with the goal of providing educational experiences that equip participants for a future as citizens and stewards of the planet. The equine industry has a $2.5 billion impact on Georgia’s economy in an average year.
Contestants prepare by studying industry standard handbooks on equine health, history, management, and care. Participating 4-H’ers gain a practical understanding of equine science and principles of horse management applicable to enhancing horse ownership or other equine related activities.
The Horse Quiz Bowl program connects students with leading veterinarians and industry specialists as they prepare to compete. These relationships facilitate the successful future of an important part of Georgia agriculture. Participants and their parents gain access to valuable information that can improve their equine operations.
Georgia 4-H empowers youth to become true leaders by developing necessary life skills, positive relationships, and community awareness. As the premier youth leadership organization in the state, 4H reaches hundreds of thousands of people annually through UGA Extension offices and 4-H facilities.
