The Wakefield Republican -

The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo was held in Grand Island July 15-19, 2023.  There were 245 exhibitors, 384 horses, 1333 entries representing over 50 Nebraska Counties.
This year Madison Borg, of Concord, with her horse Spinster Whiz were named reserve champion at the 4-H Horse Expo  in Western Pleasure Pony Competition, a class where she was champion in 2022 competition.  Madison is a member of the local 4-H Club Pop’s Partners and is the daughter of Mark and Angie Borg.
The Expo is the pinnacle showing experience for members of the 4-H Horse Program in Nebraska.  The show includes a multitude of classes for youth ages 10-18 and their horses and ponies.  Classes for youth in Horsemanship Level 1 include halter and showmanship along with Judging and Hippology competitions.  Most classes require the youth to have passed Horsemanship Level 2 while some classed require Horsemanship Level 2, 3 and 4.  Each level requires the youth to have passed knowledge and safety tests, along with presenting demonstrations and written tests.  
Classes included are:  Halter and Showmanship at Halter, Western Pleasure and Horsemanship, Trail, Ranch Pleasure and Ranch Riding, English and Western Dressage, English classes included are Hunter Under Saddle and Hunt Seat Equitation and Hunter Hack.  Other classes are Western Riding, Reining, Working Ranch Horse, Pole Bending and Barrel Racing.