Guest Author: Allison Perkins
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Full Release Updated by Allison Perkins, UGA Extension, Bartow County 4-H Agent The State 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl contest brought teams from across Georgia together on Saturday, January 17 for a spirited match in which buzzers were hot and stakes were high. Coweta County’s senior team took home first place and Josiah Benjamin, Brielle Foster, Olivia Miklosovic, Miranda…
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Written By: Allison Perkins, UGA Extension, Bartow County 4-H Agent Horse Judging is a team contest in which 4-H’ers acquire a better knowledge of horses and develop skills in the selection of horses, while learning the basic principles of animal science. Participants learn to identify breeds of horses and judge classes of horses based on conformation…
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By: Allison Perkins, UGA Extension, Bartow County Agent Most horse owners keep first aid and emergency kits available at home in case of emergencies. However, having a first aid kit in your trailer is just as important. Accidents can happen at any time while traveling. So, before you head off to your next horse show, trail ride,…