Horse Quiz Bowl is one of dozens of agriculturally based programs that Georgia 4-H offers to youth with the goal of providing educational experiences that equip participants for their future as citizens and stewards. 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 first-place junior team earlier in 2023 was from Oglethorpe County and included Haleigh Baker, Dosie Blount, Abby Gabriel, Annalee Tillman. They were coached by Raven Cooper, Oglethorpe County 4-H Volunteer.
The equine industry has a $2.5 billion impact on Georgia’s economy in an average year. The Horse Quiz Bowl program connects students with leading veterinarians and industry specialists as they prepare to compete. These impactful relationships facilitate the successful future of this important part of Georgia agriculture. Participants and their parents gain access to valuable information that can improve their equine operations.
“4-H Horse Quiz Bowl is one of many events offered by our Animal Science Department that allows youth to increase their knowledge of the equine industry,” said Kate Whiting, Georgia 4-H Animal Science Specialist for Equine and Poultry. “Programs like Quiz Bowl enable youth to be a part of a team that builds life skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and decision making through species specific topics. Knowledge and skills gained in this event provide long term benefits for youth in Georgia.”
Georgia 4-H empowers youth to become true leaders by developing necessary life skills, positive relationships and community awareness. As the largest youth leadership organization in the state, 4-H reaches more than 225,000 people annually through UGA Extension offices and 4-H facilities.
Local practices this year will be held on Wednesday afternoons starting November 1st. For more information about how to get involved with Horse Quiz Bowl, contact Marcus Eason at 706-743-8341 (blog info pulled from www.georgia4h.org)