Virginia 4-H Horse Ambassadors

VA 4-H Horse Ambassadors

Visit AT HOME WITH HORSES - A lesson plan and activity series created by the Horse Ambassadors for activities at home during the Covid-19 Crisis. 

Ambassadors in the News!!

2022-2023 Ambassadors (9/25-9/25)  

ANNOUNCEMENT CARD

  • Central District
    Taylor Smith, Amherst

  • Northeast District
    Josie Galvin, Albemarle

  • Northeast District
    Alexis Musselman, Loudoun
    Alisa Hart, Loudoun
    Cori Gabello, Hanover
    Dakota Dunlap, Gloucester

  • Southeast District
    Sophie Gallivan, Accomack
       
  • Ambassador Advisors
    Northeast District - Krista Gustafson, 4-H Extension agent, Gloucester
    Mentor Advisor - Samantha Whysong, Prince William
    Mentor Advisor - Brayden Jones, Fluvanna
    Adult Advisor, Southwest District - Mattie Ruth Graham, Dickenson
    State Lead Advisor -Katherine Carter - Extension Youth Animal Science Associate
  • AT HOME WITH HORSES - a lesson plan and activity series created by the Horse Ambassadors for activities at home.

  • Intro to EquiSmartz
    The Ambassadors are the core trainers for these Educational Contests addressed in Intro to EquiSmartz. See the flyer for this year's virtual events and sign up to participate!

  • Social Media Campaigns
    Join the Ambassadors as they seek content for the State 4-H Horse Programs to showcase the great work that you are doing!  Follow them on Instagram where the often run polls and ask for 4-H member feedback!
    https://www.instagram.com/virginia4hhorseprogram/

  • Club Support
    Contact us to inquire about Ambassador support for your club. Ambassadors can train your club members on horse judging, hippology, horse bowl, and many other topics. Please inquire to learn about the Ambassador's areas of expertise.

Visit AT HOME WITH HORSES - A lesson plan and activity series created by the Horse Ambassadors for activities at home.

Ambassadors are selected to serve a one year term, beginning September 25th, leading in a variety of outreach and public service capacities, connecting with the community, assisting with 4-H local and District level equine events, meeting with legislators, and representing our program at the state level. In addition, they serve in very important roles at our State 4-H Horse Shows and Educational events. Opportunities are almost limitless as they are encouraged to use this platform, along with their individual skills, passions and talents, to help grow our 4-H Horse Program and the Equine Community. During their term, they will experience leadership trainings, state-wide travel, public speaking opportunities and networking. The Horse Ambassador Program began on September 25, 2017.

If you are interested having an Ambassador at your event or club meeting, please contact the District or Lead Advisor, who will connect you with an Ambassador. For special non-4-H equine or agriculture-related events requesting 4-H Horse Program representation please contact the area District Advisor listed below or the State Lead Advisor, Katherine Carter for Ambassador support.

This program is supported by a grant through the Virginia Horse Industry Board. 

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Contact

Katherine Carter
Extension Youth Animal Science Specialist
carterke@vt.edu
(540) 231-2257

Jennifer Redifer
Extension Program Associate-Youth Animal Science
jredifer@vt.edu
(540) 231-6345


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This program is supported by a grant through the Virginia Horse Industry Board.