Opportunities and Awards

Award Applications

• 2008 Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program Outstanding Member Award Application
  
• PA 4-H Horse Safety Awards

American Youth Horse Council Award

Jodi Lenhart (Westmoreland County) winner of the 2006 AYHC Student Leader of the Year Award picture with AYHC President Christy Landwher.

Jodi was presented with a signed, limited edition print sponsored by Western Horseman Magazine and a $500 scholarship from AYHC.  Youth from throughout the United States, representing a variety of breed and industry organizations were nominated for the prestigious award, and recognized during the symposium.

4-H Horse Program Outstanding Member Award

Heather Clark (Venango County) winner of the 2007 PA 4-H Horse Program Outstanding Member Award.  Pictured with Patty Kelly (left) Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program Development Committee and tack trunk donated by Allensville Planing Mill, Allensville, PA.  Photograph by Donna Zang, Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show.

2007 4-H Horse Program Outstanding Member Award Finalists

From left to right: Jennifer McAndrew, Clearfield (finalist); Elizabeth Watson, Chester County (finalist); Leslie Pavolko, Erie County (finalist); Shelly Fairchild, Lancaster County (finalist), Lenna Hildebrand, York County (finalist); Patty Kelly, Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program Development Committee.  Pictured with leather halters donated by Tory Leather Company, Willamsport, and gift certificates donated by Hoy's Awards and Trophies, C&M Distributors and dac vitamins and minerals. Photograph by Donna Zang, Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show.

Educational Exhibit Award

2007 PA State 4-H Horse Show Educational Exhibit Award Winner--Lancaster County.  From left to right; Patty Kelly, PA 4-H Horse Program Development Committee; Allison White, Lancaster County; Janice Hoy, Hoy's Awards and Trophies; Alexis Colosi, Lancaster County; Patricia Durkay, Hoy's Awards and Trophies.  Photo taken by Donna Zang, PA State 4-H Horse Show.

Good Housekeeping Award

2007 PA State 4-H Horse Show Good Housekeeping Award Recipient--Blair County.  From Left to right; Patty Kelly, PA 4-H Horse Program Development Committee; Janice Hoy, Hoy's Awards and Trophies; Katrina Swope, Blair County; Lucas Doyle, Blair County; Patricia Durkay, Hoy's Awards and Trophies.  Photograph taken by Donna Zang, PA State 4-H Horse Show.

The Pennsylvania State Horse Show Committee would like to thank Perri Leather for their generous donations of halters and leads for all the performance and futurity class winners.  

 Pictured at left: Alyssa Parrish of Lehigh County, winner of the Working Hunter Ponies.  Photo courtesy of Eric Hardesty-Excalibur Photography.

Tiffany Kruger (Perry County) winner of the 2006 PA 4-H Horse Program Outstanding Member Award.  Pictured with Vic Conner, Allensville Planing Mill (right), Patty Kelly, Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program Development Committee, (left) and tack trunk donated by Allensville Planing Mill, Allensville, PA.  Photograph by Donna Zang, Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show.

2006 PA 4-H Horse Program Outstanding Member Award winner and finalists, from left to right: Vic Conner, Allensville Planing Mill; Josh Risinger, Indiana County (finalist); Megan Mohler, York County (finalist); Tiffany Kruger, Perry County (winner); Joelle Palumbo, Clearfield County (finalist); Rebecca Gibson, Westmoreland County (finalist); Patty Kelly, Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program Deveoplment Committee. Pictured with tack trunk donated by Allensville Planing Mill, Allensville, PA and halters donated by Tory Leather Company, Williamsport, PA.  Photograph by Donna Zang, Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show.

Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup

2006

From left to right: Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Judging Team (Wyoming County), Coach Stacey Doty, Amanda Singer, Erica Bolthouse, Cody Anderson, Carrie Kleinhans and Coach Joe Stanco.

The team placed 4th overall in halter, 10th overall in performance, and 3rd overall in reasons--Congratulations!

Amanda Singer was the high individual in oral reasons. She received a trophy from the American Quarter Horse Association as Eastern National Champion in the oral reasons category.

PA 4-H Horse Safety Awards

2007 Safety Award Winners. From left to right: Nancy Kadwill accepting for Amanda Hoade (Montgomery County), Nancy Hottle (Bucks County), Brenda Cobb (Montgomery County) and Jaimee Anderson(Venango County).

In the individual youth category: Jaimee Anderson of the Trailblazers 4-H Club in Venango County placed first for her work to promote safety during the Venango County Fair. Amanda Hoade of the Mainland Equestrian 4-H Club in Montgomery County placed second with her project that focused on barn fire prevention.

In the club category: The Spurs N Burrs 4-H club of Bucks County placed first with a detailed fire prevention and awareness program. The Montgomery County 4-H program placed second with their project that promoted impovement of ground handling, riding skills and general horse safety practices.

• 2007 Safety Award Application
• 2007 Safetly Award Reminder

Leader Recognition Awards

• 2005 PA 4-H Horse Program Oustanding Service Awards
• AYHC 2002 Youth Horse Leader of the Year
• PA 4-H Leaders Recognized at 2002 National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium

Outstanding Service Award

2007 Outstanding Service Award (from left to right): Pat Comerford, Extension Horse Specialist; Award Winner-Dr. Scott McAllister; Barb McAllister; Patty Kelly, PA 4-H Horse Program Development Committee. Photograph by Donna Zang, PA 4-H State Horse Show. The Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program is proud to recognize Dr. Scott McAllister as the 2007 Outstanding Service Award Recipient.  Dr. McAllister has served as the state show judge since 1985 and has been the veterinary judge for the 4-H Competitive Trail ride since 1988.  Scott freely shares his time and expertise to educate youth and promote excellence in the 4-H Horse Program.