The 2013 Team Horse Power Annual Meeting took place this past weekend, March 8-10. In addition to the involvement of Extension educators, Donna Zang, Butler County and Kirsten Dubbs, Clinton County, there were 14 teens from 9 counties in attendance. The meeting was hosted at Krislund Camp, in Madisonburg. The hands on horse work was graciously hosted by the Snavely's, at their new facility nearby. Lea Ann Kimble put together a group of demonstration handlers and riders for us. This was greatly appreciated.
New to the format this year, the team attended the Winning Ways clinic, at the Snider Ag Arena. this gave the team a chance to watch a top trainer while he helped riders work through a variety of trail obstacles. His comments were also directed to the audience, giving the team some methods they can potentially put to use in clinics they are helping with.
The team participated in team building activities and initiatives in an effort to form a cohesive group. The weekend was packed with various training activities. Starting at 7:00 on Friday evening and commencing at 1:00 on Sunday, it would be the exception if someone said they didn't go home tired from the efforts. I know I was ready to be home on Sunday. Sunday morning Amy Snover, PA 4-H horse development committee member, gave of her time to work with Kirsten Dubbs, interviewing the new memb ers of the team. Though nervous for their interviews, Amy said they all held together, and came up with some good information.
Thank you to everyone who helped to make this training a huge success! I look forward to working with all of the members of the 2013 Team Horse Power!
