Four 4-H youth earned the privilege of representing Oneida County at the New York State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest, which took place Saturday, April 9, at Cornell University.

Competing against teams from across the state were, senior 4-H members:

• Alyssa Buck of Rome;

• Jacob Buck, of Rome;

• Lanelle Vile of Port Leyden; and

• Selby Young of Boonville.

These four youngsters represented Oneida County with the region 3-B senior team of four placing fourth overall out
of nine teams.

Alyssa Buck placed seventh individually.

Horse Bowl is an equine educational contest, similar to a Quiz Bowl competition, which tests the participant’s equine knowledge. A team usually consists of four 4-H members, but teams can also have up to two alternates.

For more information on the Oneida County 4-H Program, visit its website at
http://cceoneida.com/4-h-youth-development , or contact Lisa Farney by phone at 315-736-3394,
ext. 122, or via email at
lb553@cornell.edu.