OREGON — Ogle County was represented by six local youth who competed in the Northwest Regional Competition for Illinois 4-H Horse Speaking, Horse Bowl, and Hippology earlier this month and were rewarded for their efforts. This was their first time competing in the State 4-H Horse Speaking contest.
The 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology allow youth enrolled in 4-H horse projects to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter in a competitive setting. These contests provide an educational experience for both participants and spectators. Youth work as a team to answer questions and compete against other teams in the same class, and individually to answer questions. Some 4-H’ers also complete a written exam based on their knowledge. 4-H Horse Speaking contests help youth gain self-confidence, courage, and persuasiveness; share ideas with others; and develop the ability to speak publicly to inform others about horse-related subjects and the 4-H Horse project.
The Junior Horse Bowl team placed second in the state of Illinois. The team consisted of members Adalyn Bocker, Kenzie Hongsermeier, Lily Hongsermeier, and Stella Lombardozzi. Adalyn Bocker also placed fourth overall in points individually for Horse Bowl, and Kenzie Hongsermeier placed fourth.
Adalyn Bocker placed fourth in Intermediate Hippology, and Addison Yordy placed eighth.
Lily Hongsermeier placed third in Junior Interpretive Reading for the Horse Speaking Contest, while Kenzie Hongsermeier placed eighth. Adalyn Bocker & Addison Yordy had the third place Junior Team Presentation, while Addison Diehl placed eighth in Junior Individual Presentation.
Congratulations to all, Ogle County is very proud of your achievements!
