by HorseMinute.com | Dec 21, 2024 | 4H for Horses
In 2024, Rowan County 4-H had a successful year with various programs, competitions, and camp experiences. Highlights included school enrichment programs, state leadership roles, club meetings, and new partnerships. The program also saw national representation and...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 19, 2024 | 4H for Horses
The Lexington Horse Parade, a holiday tradition for 14 years, took place on Dec. 14 with over 100 horses and riders participating. Organized by Mary Heiden, the parade featured horses decked out in festive garb and drew spectators from all over metro Detroit. The...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 19, 2024 | 4H for Horses
Katie Vader, a member of the Boundary County 4-H horse program, won the public speaking contest at the county and state levels with her speech titled “Skills Over Pills.” She will now compete at the national contest in Louisville, Kentucky on Nov. 9. Vader...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 19, 2024 | 4H for Horses
Horses have been a part of human history for millennia, with the ancient Greeks learning the Art of Horsemanship from Xenophon over 2000 years ago. dressage, the highest expression of horse training, can be traced back to ancient Greece and involves training horses to...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 16, 2024 | 4H for Horses
Frankie Jay Buchman, a beloved member of the Alta Vista, Kansas community, passed away at the age of 73. He had a passion for horses and ranching, starting his own operation with his wife Margaret Mary after graduating from Kansas State University. Frankie was also...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 15, 2024 | 4H for Horses
Joseph Hancharik, 89, of Dunbar, passed away at home with his daughter Joyce by his side. He was born in 1935 in Star Junction and worked for Michael Burkowitz Company for 33 years, as well as at Laurel Mall in maintenance for six years. He enjoyed farming with his...
