CLEARFIELD – The 49th annual Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show was held Oct. 24, 25 and 26 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Youth from over 60 counties participated in this year’s show. Approximately 880 youth and 1,000 horses competed in 49 performance and 91 production classes.
The state show is the final competition of the year for 4-H horse club members enrolled in performance and production projects. To be eligible for the show, members must advance through qualifying competitions at county, regional and district levels. Events include breed conformation and futurity classes in the production division, plus showmanship, equitation, pleasure, over fences, driving, western riding, reining, trail, county team, pleasure pairs and timed events in the performance division. A therapeutic riding division for riders with special needs is also included. Results and photos from the show are available on the Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program website.
All performance and production champions in the show were awarded halters and leads, grooming boxes, or other awards donated by Perri’s Leather of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. All reserve champions received the book, I See Spots, donated by the author, Kathy Rose. All exhibitors received fly spray donated by Pyranha and products from Farnam, Inc. In addition, a randomly selected participant in every performance class received a gift donated by many horse show supporters. All exhibitors in the therapeutic riding division received medallions donated by Hoy’s Trophies and Awards of Export, Pennsylvania.
New to the state show were six clinics sponsored by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association (PQHA), and the state show. Clinics and demonstrations with horses and riders were conducted by faculty and staff of the Penn State Equine Science Program. Brian Egan, Instructor of Equine Science, and Equine Extension Associates for the 4-H Horse Program, Bethany Bickel and Lew Trumble provided hands-on clinics for over 500 youth and adult participants. The clinics included horsemanship, handling and riding techniques for use with all breeds and disciplines.
In addition to the class placings, three local youth were recognized for additional horse accomplishments:
• Chelsea Folmar of the Town & Country 4-H Horse and Pony Club was recognized as a Master Showman Recipient. This is a special ward given to horse handler with production projects that demonstrate exemplary horsemanship handling skills. Chelsea is the daughter of Scott & Crystal Folmar of Luthersburg.
• Shalise Gallaher of the Cowboy Up 4-H Club was recognized with three other 4-H members from across the state for completing level 3 of the Pennsylvania 4-H Horsemanship Skills Program. Shalise is the daughter of Dave & Rhonda Gallaher of Grampian.
• Katie McAndrew of the Town & Country 4-H Horse and Pony Club was recognized along with 4 other 4-H members from across the state for being named as a finalist for the Pennsylvania Outstanding 4-H Horse Member Award. Katie is the daughter of Joseph & Debbie McAndrew of Brockway.
Plans are underway for the 50th anniversary of the State 4-H Horse Show in 2009. Dates for the 2009 show are October 23-25. The show will honor volunteers, extension and industry professionals, 4-H youth and alumni who have contributed to the history and excellence of the 4-H horse program since its inception.
There are over 6,000 4-H horse projects involving youth throughout Pennsylvania. Programs are designed to develop life skills in youth and knowledge of horse production, use, and management. 4-H is a non-formal youth development educational program of Penn State Cooperative Extension for all youth between the ages of 8 and 19, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation. For additional information on the 4-H program or to locate a 4-H club in your area, contact Jana Lynne Davidson at the Clearfield County Cooperative Extension Office at 814-765-7878 Ext. 3.
2008 State Horse Performance/Production Show Media Report
Clearfield County
All results follow this format:
Name of Class
Placing – Participant’s Name – Participant’s Town – Horse’s Name – Participant’s 4-H Club
**Placing will be 1 – 10 (from 1st through 10th place) or list Participant if no place was given.
Pleasure Horse Driving
1 – Shalise Gallaher – Grampian – Ytsjefan Duerswald – Cowboy Up 4-H Club
8 – Nick Blakley – Sykesville – Docs Choclate Mousse – Open Range 4-H Club
Pleasure Pony Driving (14.2 hands and under)
Participant – Alison Pearce – Brockport – Beauty – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Miniature Horse Driving (40 inches and under)
Participant – Abby Lee – DuBois -Romandaros Laced in Smoke – Town & Country 4-H
Horse & Pony Club
Working Hunter Horses
Participant – Shalise Gallaher – Grampian – Cadillac Cruise – Cowboy Up 4-H Club
Working Hunter Ponies (14.2 hands and under)
2 – Kelsey Oswalt – Altoona – Sweet Caroline – Top O’ the Hill 4-H Club
Hunter Seat Equitation (over fences), Junior
10 – Ariel Korlinchak – Coalport – King Leo’s Lucky Glo – Top O’ the Hill 4-H Club
Open Trail Horses (Senior Rider)
10 – Katie McAndrew – Brockway – FP Zippos Image – Town & Country 4-H
Horse & Pony Club
Open Trail Horses (Junior Rider)
3 – Laken Delaney – DuBois – Zippos Knight Rhythm Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Participant – Jodalynn Warholak – Rockton – Eighty Six Red – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Pole Bending Horses
7 – Katie Russell – Grampian – Black Jack Drifter – Open Range 4-H Club
Pole Bending Ponies (14.2 hands and under)
Participant – Bradion Frantz – Luthersburg – Dakota – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Clover Leaf Barrel Race Horses
1 – Tiffany Angeletti – Luthersburg – Bar Bees Pep – Turn n’ Burn 4-H Club
4 – Derica Skarbek – Punxsutawney – Taija – Turn n’ Burn 4-H Club
Raised Box Keyhole Horses
Participant – Derica Skarbek – Punxsutawney – Taija – Turn n’ Burn 4-H Club
Hunter Under Saddle Horses (Senior Rider)
Participant – Shalise Gallaher – Grampian Cadillac Cruise – Cowboy Up 4-H Club
Participant – Liz McAndrew – Brockway – General MacArthur – Town & Country 4-H
Horse & Pony Club
Hunter Under Saddle Horses (Junior Rider)
Participant – Katelyn Matthews – Glasgow – Mables Lad – Rocky Ridge 4-H Club
Hunter Under Saddle Ponies (over 13.0 hands and not over 14.2 hands)
9 – Kelsey Oswalt – Altoona – Sweet Caroline – Top O’ the Hill 4-H Club
Participant – Brittany Shirley – Coalport – Dun Accounted – Rocky Ridge 4-H Club
Hunter Under Saddle Ponies (13.0 hands and under)
5 – Kristin Shaffer – Coalport – I’m a Day Dreamer – Rocky Ridge 4-H Club
Hunter Hack Horses
Participant – Katelyn Matthews – Glasgow – Mables Lad – Rocky Ridge 4-H Club
Hunter Hack Ponies (14.2 hands and under)
7 – Claire Washell – Brisbin – Cherry Bar Barbie – Top O’ the Hill 4-H Club
Western Riding
5 – Katie McAndrew – Brockway – FP Zippos Image – Town & Country 4-H
Horse & Pony Club
6 – Frances McAninch – DuBois – Imperial Sailor – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Novice Reining
5 – Frances McAninch – DuBois – Imperial Sailor – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
9 – Rachel Holland – Curwensville – Classy Bonita – Clearfield Area 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Stock Seat Equitation, Junior
Participant – Laken Delaney – DuBois – Zippos Knight Rhythm – Town & Country 4-H
Horse & Pony Club
Western Pleasure Pairs
2 – Marissa Douthit – Punxsutawney – Leaguer’s Black TE – Turn n’ Burn 4-H Club
2 – Francesca Varischetti – Brockway – Shez Petitely Amazin -Cowboy Up 4-H Club
English Pleasure Pairs
4 – Ariel Korlinchak – Coalport – King Leo’s Lucky Glo – Top O’ the Hill 4-H Club
4 – Katelyn Matthews – Glasgow – Mables Lad – Rocky Ridge 4-H Club
County Team
8 – Tiffany Angeletti – Luthersburg – Bar Bees Pep – Turn n’ Burn 4-H Club
8 – Shalise Gallaher – Grampian – Cadillac Cruise – Cowboy Up 4-H Club
8 – Liz McAndrew – Brockway – General MacArthur – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Hunter Seat Equitation (on the flat), Senior
Participant – Jenifer McAndrew – Brockway – Ima Classy Sonny – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Participant – Liz McAndrew – Brockway – General MacArthur – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Hunter Seat Equitation (on the flat), Junior
Participant – Kristin Shaffer – Coalport – I’m a Day Dreamer – Rocky Ridge 4-H Club
Western Grooming & Showmanship, Junior
6 – Laken Delaney – DuBois – Zippos Knight Rhythm – Town & Country 4-H
Horse & Pony Club
English Grooming & Showmanship, Senior
Participant – Jenifer McAndrew – Brockway – Ima Classy Sonny – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Participant – Kelsey Oswalt – Altoona – Sweet Caroline – Top O’ the Hill 4-H Club
English Grooming & Showmanship, Junior
Participant – Claire Washell – Brisbin – Cherry Bar Barbie – Top O’ the Hill 4-H Club
Western Pleasure Ponies (over 13 & not over 14.2 hands)
Participant – Abby Dressler – Rockton – Sara Sweet ‘N’ Simple – Open Range 4-H Club
Western Pleasure Horses, Junior Rider
2- Francesca Varischetti – Brockway – Shez Petitely Amazin – Cowboy Up 4-H Club
Participant – Laken Delaney – DuBois – Zippos Knight Rhythm – Town & Country 4-H
Horse & Pony Club
Appaloosa Two-Year Old Gelding
3 – Abby Dressler – Rockton – Simple Flash of Light – Open Range 4-H Club
Miniature Horse Colt or Gelding of this Year
2 – Kristin Shaffer – Coalport – Maple Woods Hawk’s Lil Bubba – Rocky Ridge 4-H Club
Miniature Horse Two-Year Old Gelding
1 – Abby Lee – DuBois – Romandaros Wave Over Wave – Town & Country 4-H
Horse & Pony Club
2 – Arah Shaffer – DuBois – Romandaros Electric Blue Ice – Town & Country 4-H
Horse & Pony Club
Miniature Horse Three-Year Old Gelding
3 – Abby Lee – DuBois – DCF Sir Chocolate Truffle – Town & Country 4-H
Horse & Pony Club
Miniature Horse Filly of this Year
2 – Brittany Shirley – Coalport – Maple Woods Best Kept Secret – Rocky Ridge 4-H Club
Miniature Horses Three-Year Old Filly
1 – Kristin Shaffer – Coalport – Augwick Creeks Toy Pearl – Rocky Ridge 4-H Club
Paint Two-Year Old Gelding
Participant – Jamie Kyler – Clearfield – Hot Lucky Chance – Clearfield Area 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Palomino Two Year Old/Three Year Old Gelding
1 – Katie McAndrew – Brockway – Docskeystone Kid – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Palomino Filly of this Year
1 – Katie McAndrew- Brockway – Col Bobs Skipa Penut – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Palomino Two Year Old/Three Year Old Filly
1 – Katie McAndrew Brockway – Skipa Questar – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
2 – Brittany Shirley – Coalport – Beaus Spanish Nuget – Rocky Ridge 4-H Club
Quarter Horse Yearling Gelding
6 – Abby Dressler – Rockton – Whiz at Dee Bar – Open Range 4-H Club
Quarter Horse Two-Year Old Gelding
2 – Chelsea Folmar – Luthersburg – PSU Hollywood Kuel – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Quarter Horse Filly of this Year
4 – Marissa Douthit – Punxsutawney – Zipaway TE – Turn n’ Burn 4-H Club
Quarter Horse Yearling Filly
6 – Daniele Marshall – Luthersburg – Clearly Intoxicated – Cowboy Up 4-H Club
Warmblood Filly of this Year
1 – Brittany Shirley – Coalport – V’s Twist of Art – Rocky Ridge 4-H Club
Hunter Type Horse Yearling Filly
Participant – Liz McAndrew – Brockway – Nickle – Town & Country 4-H Horse & Pony Club
Hunter Type Pony Two-Year Old Filly
2 – Ariel Korlinchak – Coalport Dzia Dzia Lollipop – Top O’ the Hill 4-H Club
Stock Type Horse Two-Year Old Gelding
1 – Derica Skarbek – Punxsutawney – Shifting Slyly – Turn n’ Burn 4-H Club
English Pleasure Five Year Old Pleasure Futurity
3 – Shalise Gallaher – Grampian – Mito Contessa Whiz – Cowboy Up 4-H Club
Western Pleasure Five Year Old Pleasure Futurity
4 – Jamie Kyler – Clearfield – Hot Shots Tondabar – Clearfield Area 4-H Horse & Pony Club