The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Horse Bonanza showcases 4-H skills
Twenty-five horse lovers from Madison, Oneida and Onondaga counties took part in the annual event.
MORRISVILLE >> A total of 25 horse lovers from Madison, Oneida and Onondaga counties took part in the Madison County 4-H Horse Bonanza on Saturday, March 4.
In the morning session, 4-H members participated in Horse Bowl, a quiz contest with questions pertaining to equine topics. Pairs of four-person teams competed by responding to questions asked by a contest moderator. Each teamwas given credit for correct answers, and in some cases a penalty for incorrect answers. The team with the highest score at the end of the contest was declared the winner.
In the afternoon, 4-H members participated in Hippol- ogy, where 4-H members exhibited their knowledge and understanding of equine science in a competitive setting. The term “Hippology” comes from the Greek “hippo,” meaning horse, and “ology,” meaning “the study of.” Participants demonstrated their experience and knowledge gained in horse judging, quiz bowl, speeches, and hands-on equine management.
Horse Bowl results for the top 10 individuals of Madison County: In the novice division McKenzie Cordell received third place, Aryana Schneeman received fourth place, Makenna Walrath received fifth place, and Declan Young received sixth place. In the junior divi-
sion Grace Young received first place.
In the senior division Kav Young received fourth place.
Hippology results for the top 10 individuals of Madison County: In the novice division McKenzie Cordell received second place, Declan Young received fifth place, Aryanna Schneerman received sixth place, and Makenna Walrath received seventh place. In the junior division Grace Young received third place. In the senior division Kav Young received second place.
The 4-H Youth Development Program provides opportunities for youths ages 5-19 to participate in innovative programs where they learn valuable skills, make friends, solve problems, earn awards, practice citizenship and develop leadership abilities.
For information about the 4-H Youth Development Program in Madison County, contact the 4-H Office at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County at 315-6843001 or visit www.madisoncountycce.org Emergency Services Commissioner John P. Melville. “This grant funding allows counties and New York City to continue to make improvements to their emergency communications systems to help protect New Yorkers.”