Local 4-H Competes at Regional 4-H Horse Bowl

The regional 4-H Horse Bowl was recently held at the Voorheesville High School in Albany County. This region encompasses nine counties in the Capital District area. Many thanks goes out to our Rensselaer County Coaches for Horse Bowl – Anya Molesky of Schaghticoke, Cindy Bornt of Troy, Ben and Calli Gaines of Hoosick Falls. Many Sunday evenings were spent under their instruction over the past 5 months getting members ready for the event.
Rensselaer County had three teams compete at the Regional Horse Bowl event held this spring at the Voorheesville High School. The Novice Team led by Captain Tyler Gaines of Hoosick Falls and members Allison Allen of Johnsonville, Lauren McClure of Wynantskill and Jen Segarra of Schoharie County placed fifth. Congratulations to Jen for placing fifth individually for the Novice Division. The Junior Team placed fourth with Captain Olivia Logue of Johnsonville and members Kerry Judge and Hannah Bornt of Troy and Justin Gaines of Hoosick Falls. Congratulations to Olivia who placed eighth and Kerry ninth for the Junior Division. The Senior Team led by Captain Rachel Hiser of Melrose and members Amber Bornt and Sydney Baldwin of Troy, Katie McIntyre of Averill Park, Cody Gaines of Hoosick Falls and Jaclyn Paquette of Mechanicville placed third. Congratulations to Rachel for placing fourth and Amber eighth individually in the Senior Division.
The event always allows a great venue for challenging youth to sharpen their teamwork skills as well as their Horse Industry knowledge. It also provides an opportunity for youth from different counties to get to know each other. For information about this and other 4-H Programs contact your respective Cornell Cooperative Extension office.