Demonstration Contest Results

GENERAL

Monday, July 24, 2023, Classes 302-305

2023 4-H State-level

Demonstration Contest Results

PLANT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Classes 306-319

2023 4-H State-level

Demonstration Contest Results

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Classes 320-331

2023 4-H State-level

Demonstration Contest Results

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Friday, July 28, 2023

Classes 332-341

2023 4-H County-level Demonstration Contests

County Winners advance to the state competition at the Delaware State Fair in July.

New Castle County        May 11, 2023

Individual

• Evelyn Witte, Porter Gang (304. Arts / Crafts/ Visual Arts)
• Liam  Aber, Holy Angels (312. Entomology)
• Savannah Timney, Heavenly Hooves (330. Outdoor Adventures)
• Elizabeth Handlin, Heavenly Hooves (336. Veterinary Science)
• Daisy Timney, Heavenly Hooves (338. Sheep)

Kent County        May 24, 2023

Team

• Ava Gallo and Flynn Mucha, Peach Blossom (306. Environmental Education and Earth Sciences)
• Anna Jones and Emmie  Knutsen, Peach Blossom (320. Food Preparation)
• Briar Minner and Sara  Zink, Peach Blossom (327. Health / Safety)

Individual

• Delaney  Westhoff, Peach Blossom (304. Arts / Crafts/ Visual Arts)
• Austin Yourek, STEAMrollers (305. Other - General (Class not already offered)
• Duncan Pallmann, On Target (307. Wildlife)
• Maggie Wieber, Peach Blossom (308. Shooting Sports)
• Chance Wright, Peach Blossom (309. Gardening & Field Crops)
• Ian Pallmann, On Target (312. Entomology)
• Ephriam Yourek, STEAMrollers (328. Performing / Theater Arts)
• Elizabeth Abbate, Traditions (335. Rabbit / Any Other Small Animal)

Sussex County        April 18-19, 2023

Team

• Caydance & Embrey Means, Seaford Blue Jays (Performing Arts)
• Lucas Marquez & Reid Bradley, Dublin Hill and Bridgeville Mustangs (Environmental Education)
• Ella Marquez & Lillie Bradley, Dublin Hill and Bridgeville Mustangs (Clothing & Textiles)
• Janet & Olivia Shultie, Seaford Blue Jays (Arts & Crafts)
• Abby Cunningham and Jayda Plump, Harbor Lights (Other – Science)
• Liam Probert & Daniel Wisniewski, Sunset Branch (Swine)
• Meredith & Samantha Timmons, Stateline (Food Preparation)

Individual

• Kiera Fletcher, Hollymount (Performing Arts)
• Morgan Everts, Hollymount (Shooting Sports)
• Aydin Jones, Dublin Hill (Health/Safety)
• Ainsley West, Hollymount (Sheep)
• Declan West, Hollymount (Wildlife)
• Bryan Cabrera Icte, Country Clovers (Computer Science)
• Juliette Anger & Brooke Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs (Horse)
• Jase Hudson, Cypress Heart & Hands (Other-Science)
• Joel Denham, Hollymount (Consumer Education)
• Claire Denham, Hollymount (Food Safety)
• Thomas Cunningham, Harbor Lights (Outdoor Adventures)
• Kieran Probert, Sunset Branch (Other – General)
• Murphy McCarroll, Sunset Branch (Engineering & Technology)
• Andrew Wisniewski, Sunset Branch (Food Preparation)
• Bailey Fletcher, Hollymount (Recreational/Competitive Sports)

Cooperative Extension Education in Agriculture and Home Economics, University of Delaware, Delaware State University and the United States Department of Agriculture cooperating.  Distributed in furtherance of Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30,1914.  It is the policy of the Delaware Cooperative Extension System that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, disability, age, or national origin.

February 7, New Castle County Extension Building

Congratulations to all our members who braved the subzero temperatures on Saturday, Feb. 7 to participate in our Favorite Foods Contest! It was a great morning with a lot of delicious dishes.

As I was organizing the recipes as they came in, I thought about how last year we were very Cloverbud heavy. This year, it was the Beginners. It was so great to see all those Cloverbuds from last year returning with new recipes to try out in their new division. Competition was fierce!

Again, job well done to everyone! Below are the official results:

Cloverbuds

1. Kai Kassner, Porter Gang- Robot Carrot Cupcakes
2. Raymond Rukowicz, Clover Quest- Spinach Cupcakes Clover Quest
3. Rylie Splane, Porter Gang- Brownie Kiss Cupcakes

Beginner Appetizer

1. Champion: Suzannah Patrick, Stump Corner- Cheddar Broccoli Soup
2. Honorable Mention: William Anderson, Porter Gang- Southern Bacon Deviled Eggs (made in a Dash Egg Cooker)

Beginner Breads

1. Champion: Wanda Rukowicz, Clover Quest- Coffee Cake
2. Honorable Mention: Jackson Anderson, Porter Gang- Midnight Monkey Banana Bread (GF)

Beginner Main Dish

1. Champion: Brice Yerkes, Summit Bridge- Backwoods Garlic Butter Steak Bites
2. Honorable Mention: Benjamin Wigal, Clover Quest- Zuppa Toscana Soup

Beginner Side Dish

1. Champion: Ingrid Jones, Flock of Friends- Dolly Mac & Cheese
2. Honorable Mention: Lena Rukowicz, Clover Quest- Orzo Salad

Beginner Dessert

1. Champion: Livia Barnes, Flock of Friends- Cherry Cheesecake Tarts
2. Honorable Mention: Paige Hopkins, Summit Bridge- Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Junior Appetizer

1. Champion: Wallace Bonner, Flock of Friend- Wally’s Wrapped Weenies

Junior International

Champion: Adair McNiff, Flock of Friends- Empanadas de Morocho con Picadillo (Empanadas with Spiced Ground Beef)

Junior Dessert

1. Champion: Audrey Brewster, Try-It Club- (GF/DF) Tart Cherry Vanilla Layer Cake
2. Honorable Mention: Eric Christopher Thomas Jr., Rt. 9 Culinary Club- Triple Layered Strawberry Shortcake

Senior Main Dish

1. Champion: Colby Lockridge, Porter Gang- Chicken Meatballs with Pesto Mushroom Orzo

March 7, 2026, New Castle Building at the Delaware State Fairgrounds

Favorite Foods Contest Results

March 7th was an exciting day for Kent County 4-H, with 52 youths preparing food dishes for the 2026 Favorite Foods Contest. The event was held at the New Castle Building at the Delaware State Fair. Through this contest, participants not only make fabulous food items in the categories of Appetizers, Breads, International Dishes (Mexican), Main Dishes, Side Dishes, and Desserts, but they also learn how to prepare a table setting, write a recipe correctly, and write a menu. The 4-Hers also used their presentation and communication skills during the interviews with their judge. It was an outstanding day to showcase our 4-H Youth in the foods project area.  We would like to thank our judges for their time and expertise working with these youths during the day. We would also like to thank the volunteers who assisted with the event: Leader’s Committee: Sandy Reynolds, Meredith Abbate, Cinnell Clark-Tolson, and Heather Silicato. See the results for those who participated below. Congratulations to the winners. Thank You to all the parents and other family members who helped during this event.

Senior Division

Dessert

1. Division Winner: Duncan Pallmann, On Target Blue
2. Austin Coverdale, Westville Blue
   Savanna Starke, Harrington Sunshine Blue

International Dish

1. Division Winner: Alexis Starke, HarringtonSunshine Blue

Main Dish

Division Winner: Ian Pallmann, On Target Blue

Elisabeth Couzens, Midstate Blue

Junior Division

Breads

1. Division Winner: Lyla Hughes, Westville Blue
2. Jayden Hutson, Westville Blue
   Makayla Proudfoot, Houston Cardinals Blue

Dessert

1. Division Winner: Jaxen Fee, Midstate Blue
2. Carrie Callaway, Harrington Sunshine Blue
   Carson Desch, Westville Blue
   Madelyn Flaherty, Westville Blue

International Dish

1. Division Winner: Justin Falconetti, Westville Blue

Main Dish

1. Division Winner: Elizabeth Farrell, Harrington Sunshine Blue

Side Dish

1. Division Winner: George Thompson, Harrington Sunshine Blue
2. Evan Callaway, Harrington Sunshine Blue

Beginner Division

Appetizer

1. Division Winner: Tripp Silicato, Harrington Sunshine Blue
2. Draper Wright, Peach Blossom Blue

Breads

1. Division Winner: Caroline Lara, Peach Blossom Blue

Cupcakes, Cookies, and Brownies

1. Division Winner: Eila Shelton, On Target Blue

Dessert

1. Division Winner: Avalee Myers, Westville Blue
2. Jocelyn Deputy, Harrington Sunshine Blue
   Brinley Humbertson, Just Country Kids Blue
   Sophie Rager, Peach Blossom Blue
   Lily Tice, Boots N’ Buckles Blue

International Dish

1. Division Winner: Larson Starke, Harrington Sunshine Blue

Main Dish

1. Division Winner: Ciaran Pallmann, On Target Blue

Side Dish

1. Division Winner: Katrin Pallmann, On Target Blue
2. Hadleigh Gissy, Peach Blossom Blue

Cloverbud Division

Brownies

1. Bryce Brown, Westville Green
2. Adalyn Hobbs, Peach Blossom Green
3. Braxden Hughes, Westville Green
4. Samuel Leite, Westville Green
5. Annabel Tice, Boots N’ Buckles Green

Cookies

1. Jaelynn Deputy, Harrington Sunshine Green
2. Chase Hohman, Harrington Sunshine Green
3. Braxton Landis, Harrington Sunshine Green
4. Eve Piatkowski, Harrington Sunshine Green
5. Quinn Silicato, Harrington Sunshine Green
6. Maisie Thompson, Harrington Sunshine Green

Cupcakes

1. Bailee Brown, Westville Green
2. Charlie Humbertson, Just Country Kids Green
3. Cooper Marvel, Harrington Sunshine Green
4. Camden Proudfoot, Houston Cardinals Green
5. Psalm Shelton, On Target Green

February 21, 2026 at Woodbridge High School, Greenwood, DE

Close to 100 chefs and bakers traveled to Woodbridge High School on February 21, carrying a prepared recipe and place setting.  All were excited to showcase their foods knowledge and cooking skills.  Each contestant was interviewed by a judge who had critiqued their recipe and menu in advance. Judges sample, evaluate the prepared dish and award a ribbon to each participant.   Division winners were selected and are listed below.  Photos from the event can be found on the Delaware 4-H Flickr page!

2026 Favorite Foods Winners:

Beginner Appetizer

1. Winner:  J.D. O’Day, Dublin Hill
2. Honorable Mention: Micah Denham, Hollymount
3. Ribbon Winners: Aydrian Campbell and Madison Hall

Junior Appetizer

1. Winner:  Julia Freebery, Hollymount
2. Honorable Mention:  Lucas Marquez, Dublin Hill

Senior Appetizer

1. Winner:  Reid Bradley, Dublin Hill

Beginner Breads

1. Winner:  Grayson Short, Laurel Leaflets
2. Honorable Mention: Ethan Martin, Harbor Lights
3. Ribbon Winners: Jacob Bradshaw, Lucy Case, Milo Podlaseck, and Carson Pritchett

Junior Breads

1. Winner:  Emma Schutt, Dublin Hill
2. Honorable Mention: Samantha Timmons, Stateline
3. Ribbon Winners: Airella Faulk, Taylor Melvin, Kyree Muse, Raegan O’Day, Claire Pauze, and Oliver Podlaseck

Senior Breads

1. Winner:  Ella Marquez, Dublin Hill
2. Honorable Mention: Joel Denham, Hollymount

Beginner International Dish

1. Winner:  Eli Wing, Sycamore
2. Honorable Mention:  Samantha Roblero-Perez, Mispillion 4-H
3. Ribbon Winners: Porter Bonniwell, Olivia Hicks, Sophia Roblero-Perez, and Grace Schifano

Senior International Dish

1. Winner: Logan Jackson, Dublin Hill
2. Honorable Mention: Alex Mavity, Sunset Branch

Beginner Side Dish

1. Winner: Owen Jackson, Dublin Hill
2. Honorable Mention: Symone Adams, Mispillion 4-H
3. Ribbon Winner: Surreal Smith

Junior Side Dish

1. Winner:  Scarlett Morton, Clover Knights
2. Honorable Mention: Sarah Melvin, Bridgeville Mustangs

Senior Side Dish

1. Winner:  Jayla Hill, Sunset Branch

Beginner Main Dish

1. Winner:  Gavin Sessler, Bridgeville Mustangs
2. Honorable Mention:  Lucas Haldeman, Dublin Hill
3. Ribbon Winners: James Melvin, Brynn Schutt, Kennedy Stalcup, and Peyton Stalcup

Junior Main Dish

1. Winner: Tori Millman, Clover Knights
2. Honorable Mention: Kaylee Martin, Harbor Lights

Senior Main Dish

1. Winner: Ruby DiSabatino, Lord Baltimore Helping Hands
2. Honorable Mention: Meredith Timmons, Stateline
3. Ribbon Winners: Jenna Davis, Addison Freebery, Amiya McCoy, Sophia Pauze, Liam Probert, Andrew Wisniewski

Beginner Desserts

1. Winner: Aniyah Pritchett, Mispillion 4-H
2. Honorable Mention: Jay Moore, Dublin Hill
3. Ribbon Winners: Juliette Coverdale, Evelyn Denham, Ja’Raya Gibbs, Cora Passwaters, Lucas Perry, and Lillian Platek

Junior Desserts

1. Winner:  Anthony Schifano, Lord Baltimore
2. Honorable Mention:  Gabriela Haldeman, Dublin Hill
3. Ribbon Winners: Faith Absher, Evelyn Calloway, Harper Holland, Emorie Jackson, Jane Mavity, Fiona Nehrbas, Raina Passwaters, Andrew Platek, Jace Porter, and Daniel Wisniewski

Senior Desserts

1. Winner:  Juliette Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs
2. Honorable Mention:  Lillie Bradley, Dublin Hill
3. Ribbon Winners: Claire Denham, Cody Kuhlman, and Declan West

Cloverbud participants: 

Hannah Bergin, Paisleigh Bonniwell, Jeri Campbell, Kane Clifton,

Braxton Harmon, Madison Marine, Kyle Martin, Chase Moore, Danny Moore, Savannah Perry, Crosby Podlaseck, Dashiell Podlaseck, Fiona Tubbs, Jay West, Klaira Wing, and Yemaya Baynard Young

Cloverbud winners received a ribbon and a Lilo & Stitch themed potholder and whisk from the Delaware 4-H Foundation. General age group winners received a certificate, a whisk, a strainer, and a trivet from Sussex 4-H and a trophy sponsored by the Argo family in memory of Mary Argo.

All participants received a ribbon and a 2026 Favorite Foods Recipe Book.

Special thanks to Chairpersons: Gina Anger and Krista Wing

Judges: Carolyn Christenbury, Corey Higdon, Jacalyn Higdon, Lindsay Hughes, Dr. Aimee Parker, Chad Robinson, Trina Stump, Dru Tevis, and Carol Warren

Cloverbud Judges: Juliette Anger & Declan West

Judge’s Assistants: Lillie Bradley, Reid Bradley, Addison Freebery, Logan Jackson, Ella Marquez, and Brooke Messick

Carriers: Hanna Holland and Gavin Szczur

Registration:  Amy Hale

Foods Skill-a-Thon Monitors:  Heather Smith & Melissa Mitchell

Exchange Trip Group Crafts & Food Booth: Dana Probert, Liam Probert, Jennie Bradley, and Heather Marquez

Fair Craft Booth: Lord Baltimore Club Leaders

Service Booth:  Amy West

For 2023 and earlier, please email Sandy McVey at smilee@udel.edu

Delaware 4-H members of all ages recently participated in a statewide Equine Art Contest sponsored by the Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee, a group of volunteer 4-H Equine Project Leaders.  Entries from budding artists from across the state were submitted for the contest in the following categories:

• Drawing- Pastels/Charcoal/Graphite/Colored Pencil (Abstract or Realistic)

• Drawing- Pen/Ink/Markers/Crayon (Abstract or Realistic)

• Painting- Oil/Acrylic/Watercolor (Abstract or Realistic)

• Photography- Color digital or 35 mm film

• Photography- Black and White digital or 35 mm film

• Cartoon- Single Frame or Strip

• Mixed Media

Entries were divided into age groups for judging.  Awards were given to the top six entries in each category and age group.  A Best in Show Champion and Best in Show Reserve Champion overall were also chosen from all of the entries.

Drawing- Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil, Realistic- Junior- Ages 8-11

1. Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

2. Alexa Cruz, Steam Rollers 4-H Club, Kent County

3. RiLynn Lecates, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club Sussex County

4. Bailey LeCates, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

5. Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Drawing Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Realistic- Intermediate- Ages 12-14

1. Brooke Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Abstract- Junior- Ages 8-11

1. Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Realistic- Junior-Ages 8-11

1. Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

2. Gavin Szczur, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Realistic- Intermediate Ages 12-14

1. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

2. Brooke Messick, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Painting- Abstract- Junior-Ages 8-11

1. Caleb Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

2. Sarah Melvin, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Painting- Abstract- Intermediate- Ages 12-14

1. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Painting Realistic- Junior Ages 8-11

1. Jamie Beachy, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

2. Lily VanVorst, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

3. Brynlee Pepper, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

4. Taylor Melvin, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Painting Realistic- Intermediate- Ages 12-14

1. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

2. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Painting Realistic – Senior- Ages 15-19

1. Daisy Timney, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County

2. Paige Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Color Photography- Digital or 35 MM – Junior- Ages 8-11

1. Divine Thompson, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County

2. Rocco Powell, Legacy 4-H Club, Kent County

3. Alexa Cruz, Steam Rollers 4-H Club, Kent County

Color Photography- Digital or 35MM- Senior- Ages 15-19

1. Janet Shultie, Seaford Blue Jays 4-H Club, Sussex County

Black and White Photography- Digital or 35 MM- Cloverbud- Ages 12-14

1. Ryder Powell, Legacy 4-H Club, Kent County

Black and White Photography- Digital or 35 MM- Junior- Ages 15-19

1. Divine Thompson, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County

2. Alexa Cruz, Steam Rollers 4-H Club, Kent County

Mixed Media- Junior- Ages 8-11

1. Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Mixed Media- Intermediate- Ages 12-14

1. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

2. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

3. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

4. Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Best In Show Champion Award– Abby Mast Age 14- On Target 4-H Club, Kent County, Mixed Media “Diamond Art Portrait”

Best In Show Reserve Champion Award– Sophia Mast Age 10- On Target 4-H Club, Kent County, Mixed Media “Diamond Art Portrait”

The Delaware 4-H program recently held their annual State 4-H Horse Bowl. 16 teams comprised of youth ages 8-19 participated in the equine knowledge-based quiz bowl competition held at Lake Forest North Elementary in Felton, Delaware. The Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee, a group composed of 4-H volunteers from all three Delaware counties that are dedicated to providing quality 4-H horse programs to members, sponsors the annual event.

4-H members competed on teams of up to four individuals and teams are divided into competition brackets based on age for the double elimination event. 4-H volunteer adult leaders coached young people in the months leading up to the competition to prepare them using specified resource materials. 25 Delaware 4-H volunteers assisted with the Horse Bowl event. University of Delaware Animal Science Extension Agent Susan Garey said, “We are grateful for all of the volunteers who assist in coaching our young horsemen as well as work the competition event”

Official judges for the competition included Ms. Jamie Timson, Mrs. Kacie Messick and Dr. Sharon

Little, DVM.

4-H is a community of young people across Delaware learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

2024 Delaware 4-H State Horse Bowl Results

March 23, 2024

Beginner (8-10 year olds)

1st Place- Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County

Team Members: Celina Henry, Zoey Reed, Divine Thompson

Coach: Ann Blackmore

2nd Place- Sunset Branch Beginners- Sunset Branch 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Jane Mavity, Kinsley Muzik, Marley Navarre

Coach: Laura Navarre

3rd Place- Sunset Branch 8-10- Sunset Branch 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Wren Choi, Bella DeMarie, Whitney Hjorth

Coach: Ally Choi

Junior (11-13 year olds)

1st Place- Pony Patrol- Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Mattegan Baginski, Bailey LeCates, Taylor Melvin

Coach: Tammy Lecates

2nd Place- Stable Mates- On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Team Members: Alexa Cruz-Hackett, Sophia Mast

Coach: Jerusha Mast

3rd Place- Mighty Mustangs- Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Clubs, Sussex County

Team Members: Juliette Anger, RiLynn LeCates, Taylor Melvin

Coach: Erica Melvin

Senior (14-19 year olds)

1st Place- Happy View Country Clovers 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Emily Davis, Abby Mast, Edwin Noon, Sophie Noon

Coach: Ann Hobbs

2nd Place- Equinators- Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Devon Allen, Jenna Davis, Brooke Taylor, Paige Taylor

Coach: Heather Taylor

3rd Place- Sunset Branch Seniors- Sunset Branch 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Sedona Ashman, Leilani Brogan, Kieran Probert, Kylee Reynolds

Coaches: Lisa Ashman

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Lake Forest North Elementary School, Felton, Delaware

Beginner Team Ages 8-10

1st Place- Pony Pals, Steamrollers and On Target 4-H Clubs, Kent County

Team Members: Alexa Cruz, Sophia Mast

Coach: Jerusha Mast

2nd Place- East Coast Sunset Ponies- East Coast and Sunset 4-H Clubs, Sussex County

Team Members:  Kayla Harmon, Jane Mavity, McKenna Neumann

Coach:  Jodie Gravenor

3rd Place- Awesome Appaloosas- Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Camille Book, Bailey LeCates, Rilynn LeCates, Sarah Melvin

Coach: Heather Taylor

Intermediate Team Ages 11-13

1st Place- Pony Patrol- Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Juliette Anger, Lillie Bradley, Taylor Melvin, Brooke Taylor 

Coach: Heather Taylor

2nd Place- Westville 4-H Club, Kent County

Team Members: Gianna Keen, Julia Kelly 

Coach: Jamie Hilvers

3rd Place- East Coast Fluffy Fetlocks, East Coast and Sunset Branch 4-H Clubs, Sussex County

Team Members: Arianna Dorman, Alex Mavity, Liam Probert, Hattie Thompson

Coach: Dana Probert

Senior Team Ages 14-19

1st Place- Equinators, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Devon Allen, Paige Taylor, Grace Workman

Coach: Heather Taylor

2nd Place- Happy View Country Clovers, Happy View Country Clovers 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Emily Davis, Abby Mast, Eddie Noon

Coach: Ann Hobbs

3rd Place- Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County

Team Members: Evangeline Baker, Jocelyn Retkowski, Jordanne Retkowski, Daisey Timney

Coaches: Ann Blackmore, Angela Brown

The Delaware 4-H program recently held their annual State 4-H Horse Bowl. 16 teams comprised of youth ages 8-19 participated in the equine knowledge-based quiz bowl competition held at Lake Forest North Elementary in Felton, Delaware. The Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee, a group composed of 4-H volunteers from all three Delaware counties that are dedicated to providing quality 4-H horse programs to members, sponsors the annual event.

4-H members competed on teams of up to four individuals and teams are divided into competition brackets based on age for the double elimination event. 4-H volunteer adult leaders coached young people in the months leading up to the competition to prepare them using specified resource materials. 25 Delaware 4-H volunteers assisted with the Horse Bowl event. University of Delaware Animal Science Extension Agent Susan Garey said, “We are grateful for all of the volunteers who assist in coaching our young horsemen as well as work the competition event”

Official judges for the competition included Ms. Jamie Timson, Mrs. Kacie Messick and Dr. Sharon

Little, DVM.

4-H is a community of young people across Delaware learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

2024 Delaware 4-H State Horse Bowl Results

March 23, 2024

Beginner (8-10 year olds)

1st Place- Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County

Team Members: Celina Henry, Zoey Reed, Divine Thompson

Coach: Ann Blackmore

2nd Place- Sunset Branch Beginners- Sunset Branch 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Jane Mavity, Kinsley Muzik, Marley Navarre

Coach: Laura Navarre

3rd Place- Sunset Branch 8-10- Sunset Branch 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Wren Choi, Bella DeMarie, Whitney Hjorth

Coach: Ally Choi

Junior (11-13 year olds)

1st Place- Pony Patrol- Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Mattegan Baginski, Bailey LeCates, Taylor Melvin

Coach: Tammy Lecates

2nd Place- Stable Mates- On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Team Members: Alexa Cruz-Hackett, Sophia Mast

Coach: Jerusha Mast

3rd Place- Mighty Mustangs- Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Clubs, Sussex County

Team Members: Juliette Anger, RiLynn LeCates, Taylor Melvin

Coach: Erica Melvin

Senior (14-19 year olds)

1st Place- Happy View Country Clovers 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Emily Davis, Abby Mast, Edwin Noon, Sophie Noon

Coach: Ann Hobbs

2nd Place- Equinators- Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Devon Allen, Jenna Davis, Brooke Taylor, Paige Taylor

Coach: Heather Taylor

3rd Place- Sunset Branch Seniors- Sunset Branch 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Sedona Ashman, Leilani Brogan, Kieran Probert, Kylee Reynolds

Coaches: Lisa Ashman

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Lake Forest North Elementary School, Felton, Delaware

Beginner Team Ages 8-10

1st Place- Pony Pals, Steamrollers and On Target 4-H Clubs, Kent County

Team Members: Alexa Cruz, Sophia Mast

Coach: Jerusha Mast

2nd Place- East Coast Sunset Ponies- East Coast and Sunset 4-H Clubs, Sussex County

Team Members:  Kayla Harmon, Jane Mavity, McKenna Neumann

Coach:  Jodie Gravenor

3rd Place- Awesome Appaloosas- Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Camille Book, Bailey LeCates, Rilynn LeCates, Sarah Melvin

Coach: Heather Taylor

Intermediate Team Ages 11-13

1st Place- Pony Patrol- Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Juliette Anger, Lillie Bradley, Taylor Melvin, Brooke Taylor 

Coach: Heather Taylor

2nd Place- Westville 4-H Club, Kent County

Team Members: Gianna Keen, Julia Kelly 

Coach: Jamie Hilvers

3rd Place- East Coast Fluffy Fetlocks, East Coast and Sunset Branch 4-H Clubs, Sussex County

Team Members: Arianna Dorman, Alex Mavity, Liam Probert, Hattie Thompson

Coach: Dana Probert

Senior Team Ages 14-19

1st Place- Equinators, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Devon Allen, Paige Taylor, Grace Workman

Coach: Heather Taylor

2nd Place- Happy View Country Clovers, Happy View Country Clovers 4-H Club, Sussex County

Team Members: Emily Davis, Abby Mast, Eddie Noon

Coach: Ann Hobbs

3rd Place- Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County

Team Members: Evangeline Baker, Jocelyn Retkowski, Jordanne Retkowski, Daisey Timney

Coaches: Ann Blackmore, Angela Brown