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This program tests the participants' knowledge of proper Horsemanship, horse anatomy, and basic horse health
and safety. The competition involves three tests: riding, written, and groming and handling. The participants begin in Region
level competittion through which they may qualify to compete for State Horsemastership Champion and Reserve Champion Titles.
There are five categories offered: Conbined (Western and English), English I (includes jumping), English II (flat work only),
Gymkhana, and Western. There will be two category division, Junior and Senior. The Champions be known as Combined Junior,
Combinied Adult, English I Junior, English I Adult, English II Junior, English II Adult, Gymkhana Junior, Gymkhana Adult,
Western Junior, Western Adult.
Divisions:
Seniors - Ages 18 years and older (As of 12/01/09)
Juniors - Ages 17 years and younger (As of 12/01/09)
There are 5 different divisions:
There are 3 phases to the testing:
College scholarships are $650-$1000 and are awarded when the child is enrolled in college and at the
State competition level.
| State HMS Champions 2008 |
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| Jenn Collins & Gretchen Kenny |
| State Gymkhana Adult Champion & Overall High Score |
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| Gretchen Kenny & Bar J Cactus Candy |
| State Gymkhana Adult Champ & Overall High Point |
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| Jennifer Collins |
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