St. Paul, MN – Five 4-H youth from Goodhue County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 13-16, 2024. 4-H’ers demonstrate their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing knowledge and understanding of horse training and achievement, speech and demonstrations about interest in horses or the horse industry, showmanship and drill team skills throughout the event.
This year, the following youth were members of the Goodhue County delegation: Charli Gjemse (Zumbrota), Audrina Meyer (Lake City), Jaeda Johnson (Cannon Falls), and Ellie Holst (Red Wing). They each earned their trips during the Goodhue County 4-H Horse Show in August. Additionally, Haley Betcher (Goodhue) presented her Horse Related project
Charli had a tough run on barrels but placed 1st in the Grade 11 Jumping Figure 8. Audrina won the championship class for both Western Pleasure and English Pleasure. Jaeda was excited to place in each of her six classes and Ellie, a first-time participant, placed in four of her six classes! Haley’s Horse Related project placed 10th overall.
Congratulations to all on your accomplishments!
With more than 175 screened adult volunteers, 700+ 4-H members and 18 4-H clubs across the county, Goodhue County is ranked one of the largest 4-H programs in Minnesota. To find out more information about 4-H, or to locate a 4-H club in your area, please visit the 4-H website at extension.umn.edu/local/goodhue, or contact the Goodhue County 4-H Extension Educator, Aly Kloeckner, at the Goodhue County Extension Office at (651) 385-3100 or schw1348@umn.edu
