TALLAPOOSA COUNTY 4-HERS…   NOT JUST HORSIN’ AROUND

The Alabama 4-H Master Horseman’s Clinic took place on December 8^th at Auburn University.  It proved to be a day of great fun and education for 4-H youth and adults from Tallapoosa County!  This clinic offered two tracks to participate in:  Equine Education and Horsemanship.  The Equine Education track consisted of educational workshops for youth and adults to learn about nutrition, reproduction, preventative health care and locomotion (how the horse moves).  The Horsemanship track offered an opportunity for youth to have riding lessons, in both english and western disciplines, with the Auburn University Equestrian Team Coaching staff.  The AU Equestrian Team horses were used as the teaching tool to allow the riders to focus on their individual horsemanship skills.  The riders ranged from beginner to advanced levels.  The following Tallapoosa County youth and adults participated in this 4-H event:  Rachel Lamberth, Rebecca Oliver, Dee Tuggle, Josh Poole, Lindsey Poole, Madison Sims, Jonathan Pearce, Denita Oliver, Dr. James Poole, Melinda Poole and Dr. Howard Poole. 

Tallapoosa County 4-H provides hands-on, minds-on learning opportunities for youth ages 9-19 in a wide array of educational topics like animal science, natural resources, leadership and  consumer science….  just to name a few!   Currently, 4-H is looking for local volunteers to work with youth in community clubs, special interest clubs and through school enrichment programs such as Jr. Master Gardener, Ag in the Classroom, and 4-H Wildlife Stewards.  It’s a wonderful opportunity for both youth and adult to make a positive impact in one another’s life.  

If you are interested in learning more about 4-H in Tallapoosa County, please contact your local county extension office at (256) 825-1050 or Kirsten Holt, 4-H Regional Extension Agent, at (205) 913-4593.