Bates 4-H Horse Judging Team Ranks High at Nationals‏

(BUTLER, MO – November 5, 2012) - The Bates County 4-H Horse Judging team consisting of Reba Colin, Daisy Miller, Wylie Miller and Taylor Fischer represented the state of Missouri at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Round-up in Louisville, KY, Nov. 2-4, 2012, and finished 8th overall. The team was 10th place in reasons and 4th in performance.

Taylor Fischer captured the individual overall Reserve Grand Champion trophy. Taylor was 2nd in performance and 10th in halter.

A special thank you goes to Cody Franklin for coaching the Bates County team.

Thanks to the support and dedication of our leaders and parents the Missouri 4-H Equine youth have become nationally recognized for their proficiency in content and positive character.

left to right: Reba Colin, Daisy Miller, Wylie Miller and Taylor Fischer

-our thanks to Alan Mundey