DeKalb County 4-H members recently traveled to the All Youth Judging Day at the Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration. The Celebration is a two week event that brings thousands of people from all over the world to Shelbyville, TN. At this open judging contest, youth from around the southeast evaluate beautiful Tennessee Walking Horses for the chance to win cash awards and scholarship money. They also have the opportunity to watch the show that night free of charge.
Eight DeKalb County 4-H members participated in this year’s event. Competing in the Junior Division were Ansley Cantrell, Jenna Cantrell, Shaelee Foster, and Caley Taylor. The Senior team consisted of Creston Bain, Payton Cantrell. Clayton Crook, and Lily Martin. These contestants judged both halter and performance, or riding, classes. The seniors also gave two sets of oral reasons to defend their placings.
The Junior team placed 2nd in the halter division, 4th, in performance and 2nd overall. Individually, Ansley was 7th high individual while Jenna was 5th. There were 13 total teams. The Senior team placed 4th in performance, 9th in halter, and 9th overall out of 15 teams. Most of the team members gave reasons for the first time which is a great accomplishment as well!
DeKalb County 4-H was very well represented in Shelbyville during this competitive, open contest. If you are interested in horse judging or any other 4-H activity, please call 615-597-4945. 4-H is a proud part of UT/TSU Extension. UT Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment through the cooperation of county, state, and federal governments.
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Team: DeKalb County 4-H members had a successful day at the Tennessee Walking Horse judging contest in Shelbyville. In Back: Clayton Crook, Jenna Cantrell, Creston Bain, Payton Cantrell, and Lily Martin. In front: Shaelee Foster, Caley Taylor, and Ansley Cantrell.
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