4-H

1. Describe your participation and accomplishments in the horse industry. Also, list how many years you have been involved, awards received and volunteer involvement. I have been riding horses ever since I could walk. I have a deep passion for them and I have always loved to ride. I am involved in many parts of the equine industry. I joined the local 4-H horse project in 3rd grade, which is the earliest you can join. I have now been in the CCHP 4-H for 9 years. I have been on the youth board of the project for the past 5 years. I barrel race frequently and I am a member of the NBHA- National Barrel Horse Association. In 2014, I was the WI State Finals Open 4D Champion. I have gone to State Hunt/Jump numerous times and have participated in State Gymkhana for 6 years. At State Gymkhana, I have won or gotten reserve champion in many classes and have almost always been in the top ten for every class. I received the sportsmanship award in my 4-H project for my outstanding sportsmanship and mentorship to younger members. I am very involved in many parts of

The interactions I had with the beautiful animals fostered a fascination that would stay with me for years. Despite this passion, I was never able to ride or own a horse because of the expenses and attention they require. But at the age of twelve my dad signed me up to volunteer at HETRA, giving me the incredible opportunity to work closely with the animals I loved so much. Although I was concerned about jumping into something that I had never done before, I soon found my confidence. The volunteers and instructors made me feel welcome and helped me learn the all of the procedures.

We then reimplant them and take them off the halters until a few weeks before a show. When they are off the halters we check on them daily. In the summer, we tie up our steers, and walk them 3 times a day to water. We also give them a rinse each evening to help keep them cool. Over the years I have won Rate of Gain, Class Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and Grand Champion with my steers. But, Livestock is not all I have done in 4-H. I have also tried a few general projects. My favorite general project has been my sports fishing project. My first year showing this project I created a soda can casting device to help me practice my casting, I then recorded my improvements as I practiced. My second year I built a fish habitat for our farm pond. I used old plastic culverts, stainless steel cables, and clamps. To build the habitat I used fifteen gallon drums attached to the top, and to keep it from floating to the top I attached concrete stepping stones to the bottom. To show the project I created a poster and was chosen to go to the Illinois State Fair to represent my county. All of my projects have taught me responsibility and have helped me improve my public presentation

The Horsin' Around 4-H Club is part of the Monroe County 4-H program. The main purpose of 4-H is to develop critical life skills by utilizing programs that focus on agriculture and animal husbandry. During my time as a member in 4-H, I served as the club Treasurer for 4 years. My main duties encompassed managing the club funds and assisting in organizing fundraisers.

Leadership and management are needed to convert challenges into opportunities. A manager can be seen as a ‘person who has the responsibility, control and influence over a person or group of people and their activities’. Leader = ‘being a person’s reason for doing something’

Throughout the years, I have had many great opportunities to grow as a person and as a leader through 4-H. My ten years of involvement in the Columbia County 4-H Project has had an enormous impact on my life. It taught me how to be a better leader. It introduced me to some great people and some wonderful leadership positions. I gained skills in the project, such as horsemanship, but more importantly, I grew as a person. If it wasn't for the things I learned and the people I met in 4-H, I would not be the person I am today. The many activities I have participated in through 4-H have given me opportunities to grow as a student, athlete, horseman, and leader. The skills that I have gained through 4-H will stay with me for the rest of my life,

Each year, I raise and train a steer from October to May. This requires feeding twice a day, halter breaking and practicing to show, as well as looking out for the overall health and well-being of that animal. This is a huge responsibility and one that has made me who I am today. Not only has taking care of my animals instilled responsibility in me, but also has leading the club. Each week, I formulated meeting agendas, planned activities and events, and was always speaking with my leader and 4-H members. It was like I was running my own small business and I loved it! Trustworthiness and responsibility go hand in hand. My 4-H members trusted me with the responsibility of running the club. I made sure that the everything was running smoothly and that we were prepared for what was coming up

Horses have been a major part of my life since the moment I could walk. I have shown horses for fifteen years and could not imagine my life without my horses. I have known many people who have said horses have changed their life for the better and has saved them. Horses have been there for people when people are not there for others. Horses have a rare connection with people and can help heal those hurting in ways people cannot. I believe this project is important to help children who do not have a chance to participate in extracurricular activities due to cost, these children deserve the opportunity to take part in something fun but allow the parents not to worry about cost and financial standpoints. It is important for every child growing up to have the opportunity to participate in an activity that allows them to make new friends and to feel special.

Leadership and management are similar; however, have different definitions. Some leaders have an innate ability to learn whereas others may have to learn how to lead. A manager may not be an effective leader. A leader must possess certain characteristics to be effective. Communication, fairness, and leadership knowledge are the top three characteristics of an effective leader.

I started riding when I was five years old. Since then my involvement in the horse community has continued to grow. I have been participating at my county 4-H horse show since I was nine years. Including 2016, I have qualified for and then ridden at the Wisconsin State 4-H Horse Expo in West Allis. In 2013, my first year showing, I won grand champion in english equitation. The following year I won top ten in both trail and english equitation. In 2015 I received a top ten in english equitation and reserve champion in trail. Starting in third grade I have also been involved in the creative arts and educational side of the Wisconsin State 4-H Horse show. I have received awards in the following categories: short story, poetry, photography, team problems, and vet science

Leadership is just one of the many assets a successful manager must possess. Care must be taken in distinguishing between the two concepts. The main aim of a manager is to maximize the output of the organization through administrative implementation.

In corporate America the term used to describe a person in a position of power is “Manager”. A leader can be a manager, but a manager is not necessarily a leader. Leaders motivate, challenge, and influence others to achieve goals. Great leaders have the necessary skills and attributes which allow them to connect with the team and organization. Being a leader is not the same as managing an organization. Leader’s posses the interpersonal skills needed to influence others to achieve a goal willingly. Leading is a major part of a manager’s job. Leaders do not need to be a manager to lead people, but managers must know how to lead as well as manage.

Leadership is about inspiring the confidence and support of people needed to achieve organisational goals, a dynamic relationship between leaders and group members and the facilitation of contribution (DuBrin 2016, p. 3: McShane and Von Glinow 2013, p.351). Kotter (1992, p. 102) draws a distinction between management and leadership, saying the former deals with getting things done while the latter decides what to do and why, but in practice they overlap and complement each other.

Leadership is the set of capabilities that a person has to influence the minds of people in a group of persons, making this team to work with enthusiasm, but the reality is different, in achieving goals and objectives. (Koys, 2001, pp26-33) It is also understood as the ability to take initiative, manage, hold, promote, encourage, motivate and evaluate a group or team. (Goffee and Jones, 2000, pp117-28) In business management leadership is the exercise of executive activity in a project effectively and efficiently, whether personal or institutional management (within the administrative process of the organization).

Through the next few years I became completely involved in my 4-H journey. I focused heavily on showing livestock. I showed anywhere from an 1100 pound steer to a hog