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NJ State 4-H Horse Bowl Competition

At a Glance...
When:
February 27, 2010
Where:
Burlington County Human Services Facility, 795 Woodlane Road, Westhampton NJ 08060
Start Time:
Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m.
Open to:
4-H Members - Grades 4 thru 13
Entries Due:
February 5, 2010 (fax entries will be accepted if they have been typed and fees are received by February 12. Fax: 732-505-8941
Mail Entries:
Helen Ferraro/Karen Mansue
RCE of Ocean County
1623 Whitesville Road
Toms River NJ 08755-1199
Questions:
Prior to event: Carol Ward 908-526-6644 or day of event: Mary Lou Barrett 609-553-9818
  Photo of girl with horse.Horse Bowl is an educational project, in which 4-H'ers learn many aspects of the horse and how to work as a team member. Participants enhance their study skills by using selected reference materials. Topics include equine anatomy, conformation, feed and nutrition, evolution, breed characteristics, reproduction, horse management, way-of-going, tack and equipment, styles of riding and the exhibition of horses.

This accumulated knowledge is tested in the form of a contest, similar to a "College Quiz Bowl" competition. At the contest, 4-H'ers must work together with three other team members to answer questions to the best of their ability. The knowledge and skills gained in the participation of this project are carried on to all other aspects and projects of the New Jersey 4-H Horse Program, such as Horse Judging and Hippology, and possibly into the career or work field.

The 4-H Horse Bowl Project can be a fun, informative activity for 4-H Horse, Horse Science, Model Horse or Veterinary Science clubs. "Mock" contests can be held during club meetings to practice for the actual contest. It is important to follow the contest rules as closely as possible in preparation for the actual event.

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