MISSOURI 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
APPLICATION FOR THE
MFA SADDLE AWARD

 Awarded to the Missouri 4-H member aged 14 years and older participating in the Missouri 4-H Horsemanship Program who demonstrates knowledge and skills in horsemanship and horse science, the ability to share the knowledge and skills with other members and the commitment to better their community.

 This annual award is sponsored by M.F.A. Agri-Services, Feed Division.  Letters of appreciation should be addressed to:

  Ms. Janice Spears
Marketing Specialist, Equine
MFA Agri-Services, Feed Division
201 Ray Young Drive
Columbia, Missouri 65201

 APPLICATION SUBMISSION

 Submit the application package to the following address by January 15th annually.

  Ben Gallup, State 4-H Youth Development Specialist
210 Whitten Hall, UMC
Columbia, Missouri   64211
573-882-9359

ELIGIBILITY

For currently enrolled Missouri 4-H members, ages 14 to 18 (as of January 1 of current program year.)

Must have been a Missouri 4-H member for at least one year.

Must be willing to give at least one year after the awarding of the saddle to enhance the local, multi-county and/or regional 4-H program efforts.

APPLICATION FORMAT

Complete the Missouri 4-H Teen Application for Statewide Learning and Recognition Experience (LG2200) available at the County Extension Centers.

Complete the MFA 4-H Saddle Essay Questions listed below.

Acquire all required signatures before submission.

For the essay questions:

<                       Use a word processor or typewriter.  (On a typewriter, use a type no smaller than 12 characters per inch.)  For computer-generated applications, use a font no smaller than 12 pitch.

<                       Use plain white 8 1/2" x 11" paper.

<                       Allow 1" margins at the top, bottom and both sides.

<                       Type on one-side of the sheet of paper only.

<                       Double-space written answers.

<                       The essay section should be no more than two pages total.

APPLICATION INFORMATION  

Submit the following information in a folder or a binder.  Do not include any additional information or materials.  

1.           Missouri 4-H Recognition Form Level 2 (Y2200)  

2.           MFA Saddle Essay Questions (two pages total)  

A.     Describe your growth in knowledge and skills in horsemanship and horse science during your involvement in the 4-H Horse Program.  

B.      How has your involvement in the 4-H Horse Program helped you develop leadership skills?  Provide specific examples of applying what you have learned in the 4-H Horse Program to leadership?  

C.      How has your involvement in the 4-H Horse Program helped you to better your community, help others or enhance your citizenship participation beyond your project or local club?

D.      How has the knowledge and skills learned in the 4-H Horse Program helped you prepare for your future education or career?