Madison 4-H Members Shine at Spring Contests

It has been a busy spring for many of our 4-H members. Madison youth have participated in the VT Block & Bridle Judging Contest, State 4-H WHEP (Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Contest), District Hippology Contest and State Poultry Judging Contest and earned many top honors. Congratulations on all your hard work and way to represent Madison 4-H!!

State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest (April 29)
Participants: Nathaniel S., Simeon K., Elizabeth K., Bryan J., & Sarah J.
Results:
Senior Poultry Judging Contest - STATE WINNERS!!!! Nathanial & Simeon teamed up with two 4-Her from Culpeper. They now have the opportunity to represent VA at the National Contest in November. Nathaniel & Simeon took 1st and 2nd place individuals overall. Way to GO!!!
Junior Poultry Judging Contest - 2nd place Team Overall. In the individual contest Elizabeth was 5th, Bryan was 6th and Sarah was 11th.

State 4-H WHEP Contest (April 2)
Participants: David Y, Kelly J., Becki B., Aaron Y., Meaghan W., Megan D., & Emily D.
Results:
Senior Team: David teamed up with Montgomery County to earn 2nd place Team Overall.
Junior Advanced Team: 1st place Team Overall. In the Individual contest Kelly was 1st and Becki was 4th.
Junior Novice Team: 2nd place Team Overall. In the individual contest Meaghan W. was 2nd, Emily was 3rd and Megan D was 6th.

District Hippology Contest (April 2)
Participants: Caitlin S., Samantha C., Brooke P. & Courtney P. Emily E. was a great youth volunteer.
Results:
Senior Hippology Contest: 8th Team Overall. In the individual contest Caitlin was 21st overall and Samantha was 25th overall.

VT Block & Bridle Contest (March 25& 26)
Participants - Emily D., Simeon K., Courtney P., DJ D., Kelly J., Elizabeth K., Emily Y., Faith Y. and Waverly Y.
Results:
Senior Stockman's Contest - 10th out of 77 Teams and Emily D. was 11th out of 309 Individuals.
Junior Stockman's Contest - 13th out of 53 Teams and Kelly J. was 8th out of 228 Individuals.
Junior Livestock Judging Contest - Faith Y. was 6th out of 177 Individuals.
Advanced Livestock Judging Contest - 9th out of 22 Teams and Emily D. was 16th out of 133 Individuals.



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