South Carolina 4-H students receive national awards in equine events

Lexington, SC 11/16/2021 (Paul Kirby) - Over the past seven years, the South Carolina 4-H Horse Program has received numerous top-five national awards. This year’s national contest awards were no different. In total, this year’s team placed in that top-five for the 14th and 15th time.

Aliza Allison of Lexington County, Chloe Margeson of Greenville County, Ethan Willie, also of Lexington County, and Langley Vernon of Anderson County represented South Carolina at the 2021 Eastern National 4-H Horse Round-Up in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 6 and 7. Erika Hwang, Lexington County’s 4-H Agent, was of great assistance to the team in coaching and chaperoning the team.

Below are our results:

Team Awards:

4th Overall Team Hippology Contest Winner

1st Place Team Problem Phase Winner

4th Place Team Station Phase Winner

5th Place Team Written Exam Phase Winner

9th Place Team Judging Phase Winner

Individual Awards:

Aliza Allison

Reserve Champion Overall Individual Hippology Contest Winner

1st Place Individual Written Exam Phase Winner

6th Place Individual Station Phase Winner

8th Place Individual Judging Phase Winner

Langley Vernon

9th Place Individual Station Phase Winner

Congratulations to all these young 4-Hers for their hard work and accomplishments.

PHOTO CATION: Pictured left to right is Erika Hwang, Chloe Margeson (Greenville), Ethan Willie (Lexington), Aliza Allison (Lexington), and Langley Vernon (Anderson).

PHOTO CAPTION: Aliza Allison.