Berrien 4-H Offers Horse Scholarship
Published: Friday, May 26, 2023
The Berrien County 4-H program will be hosting its annual 4-H versatility scholarship event on Aug. 13 starting at 3 p.m. at the Berrien County Youth Fair in Berrien Springs. The 4-H versatility scholarship event is designed to identify and recognize the most versatile 4-H teen member and horse duo in the Berrien County 4-H Horse and Pony project.
The scholarship is awarded to the outstanding 4-H horse and rider versatility combination. Classes for the event include showmanship, English equitation, Western horsemanship, and Gymkhana—Clover Leaf Barrels.
An education scholarship will be awarded to the champion and reserve champion in the amounts of $500 and $250. Placing ribbons will be awarded to the top ten participants as well.
The 4-H versatility scholarship event is open to any Berrien County 4-H member who is 14-19 years of age by Jan. 1 and has completed the ninth grade. Maximum years of participating in the event are not to exceed five. Youth must be enrolled in a Berrien County 4-H horse and pony project club by June 1.
The horse used for the Berrien County 4-H versatility event must be pre-registered and exhibited at the Berrien County Youth Fair by the 4-H member and on the grounds during fair week. Member and horse must be pre-registered or applications post marked for the Berrien County 4-H versatility scholarship event by July 11. Registration forms and details on requirements can be found at https://www.canr.msu.edu/berrien/berrien_county_4_h/scholarships-awards/scholarships
The Berrien County 4-H versatility scholarship event is sponsored by the Berrien County 4-H Horse Leaders Assn.
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