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Partridge Hill 4-H Horse Lover, Ashley White looked into the horse ring longing to get back to fun competition at the Washington County Open 4-H Horse show hosted by Rita Towne of Towne-Ayr horse farm. She expressed regret, “Smokie just
"Smokie just couldn't keep up with me.....she was too old." Ashley White
Carol Fleck, Morgan Horse breeder and Partridge Hill 4-H Horse Club Leader always goes that extra step to fill the growing needs of her club members. Not long after the show, Ashley located a new horse with Carol’s assistance named Doggies Going Big. Ashley
Mom, Grandmom, 4-H Leader, World Champion Morgan--"Tanqueray," Morgan horse breeder ......this is the short list regarding Carol Fleck
now has her “New boy!” She also has her work cut out for her as she prepares Doggies for local, State and Regional 4-H shows and competitions.
Sisters Emily and Mariah Harding shared similar challenges: both of their horses are way too excited. Emily, who is
Emily Harding: “I needed to warm her up more and use more rein pressure” .
now off to Vet School in Maine, shared what needed to happen with her horse “Buddy” prior to the show. “I needed to warm her up more and use more rein pressure” . Mariah Harding reflected on what she would do
Mariah Harding: “I needed to sit deeper in the saddle."
differently with her horse named Zans Little Miss Hot Rod. “I needed to sit deeper in the saddle and apply more rein pressure.”
Emily Campbell had a completely different challenge: Her horse Clue is not energized enough. She explained
Emily Campbell: "I needed to use more leg and move with my horse."
calmly, “ I need to use of more leg and move with my horse more.” Mariah, Ashley and Emily Campbell are all entering the 9th Grade.
Ariel Ward’s challenge was to stay alert and be prepared
Ariel Ward: "You really don’t have time to let your mind drift”
at all times during the Fitting and Show class. “You really don’t have time to let your mind drift” said Ariel. Ariel spent lots of time washing and braiding her pony, Twinkie. Ariel’s other challenge is building trust. “This takes time and patience but it’s now paying off. Twinkie and I are really bonded and there’s a lot of trust between us.”
Logan Metcalf was the one rider I tried to interview who was always preparing to enter the next class. She looked calm, ready and prepared. But what I’d
A "poised" Logan Metcalf
like to know from Logan is: what challenged her that day? How did she deal with that challenge? What would she have done differently? Logan, can you share your comments in the reply box below?
Show Judge, Katie Butland: "I was impressed with the poise of the younger riders."
Show judge, Katie Butland was impressed with all the riders but especially the younger riders
“It’s encouraging to see how poised and focused the younger youth are at this show. I am really impressed.”
Rita Towne had an upbeat team to help run the show: 4-H Alumnus, Callie Streeter announced the show, Samantha Scribner kept track of all show details as show secretary and Abby Fusco, assisted
Rita Towne of Towne-Ayr Farm: "No complaints! Sam, Callie and Abby did a wonderful job running the show"
Sam's attention to detail and active listening skills makes her an ideal Horse Show secretary.
with awards, ribbons and filled with whatever needed to get done.
Thank you Rita Towne for all the positive effort you have put out in providing these fun and educational horse show opportunities for our youth.
Abby Fusco welcoming skills makes her an ideal awards/recognition liaison.
Callie's abililty to project her voice makes her an ideal horse show announcer.
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Congratulations Ashley on your new horse! We wish you well with him. Smokey is doing wonderfully and has brought alot of joy to our home.
Comment by Ann Shangraw August 26, 2010 @ 5:38 pmBest Wishes
Ann Shangraw & Kylee Stone (Smokey’s new owners)