San Antonio Youth


Point buckle in the junior division. Folbre is a member of theKarnesCounty 4-HClub.Kaylin Baker, ofQuitman received a plaque forReserve High Point in the junior division. MichelleHodge, ofLeonardwas thewinner


of the IntermediateHighPoint buckle.Youth be- tween the age of 11 and 13 make up the inter- mediate division. Hodge is a member of the Fannin County 4-H Club. Emily Pierce, of San Antonio was awarded the Reserve High Point plaque in the intermediate division and is amem- ber of theHelotes 4-HClub. Students between the ages of 14 and 19


competed in the senior division. Taylor Helms, of Bulverde was awarded the senior High Point buckle.GracenDaniel, ofQuitman received the senior Reserve High Point plaque. Daniel is a member of theWoodCounty 4-HClub.


Donkey & Mule Show The 2012 San Antonio Stock Show &


Rodeo’s Donkey and Mule show was held on February 19-20.Youth exhibitors had the oppor- tunity to showdonkeys andmules in a variety of classes ranging from halter, showmanship, and pleasure driving to in-hand jumping and reining. The High Point winner, Shanna Cruse,


showing LilAngelsAxelle,was the recipient of a $10,000 scholarship.Cruse said, “He is a beau- tiful and loyal little donkey. I couldn’t have asked for a better pet and friend.” Cruse, 17, is from Roanoke and plans on majoring inAnimal Sci- ence atTexasA&MUniversity. Cruse was also awarded the 2012 South-


westernDonkey andMule Society Scholarship. Cruse said, “I have trained and practiced for this


searching for qualified youth for theYouth Em- ployment Program. Enthusiastic youth ages 15- 24 are encouraged to apply for these exciting positions to help spread the word aboutAmeri- canMustangs. Interested youth must apply for this unique 12-weekwork-from-home program. After successfully completing the program, youthwill receive up to $500. TheMustang Heritage Foundation created


theYouth Employment Program(YEP) to offer an opportunity for young people, ages 15-24, to be financially compensated for increasing the awareness of wild horse issues and adoption of wild horses while building vocational skills, work ethic and self-confidence.This programis designed to educate and employ a caring and compassionate generation aboutwild horses, the


Megan Folbre


showand nowto finallywin this scholarship means the world to me. My excitement is overwhelming and now my dreams of col- lege aremore of a reality.”


4-D Youth Barrel Race $28,000 in scholarships on February 22


at the SanAntonio Stock Show&Rodeo 4- D Youth Barrel Race. Scholarships were given to the top three youth competitorswith the fastest average times out of the twoYouth 4-DBarrelRaces combined. ShelbiHaynes of Johnson City received


a $10,000 scholarship on her horse Leaving High. She is homeschooled and is involved in 4-Hand theTexasHighSchoolRodeoAs- sociation. Chelsea Lind, of Edinburg, riding Little


Juan Safari was the recipient of a $10,000 scholarship. The $8,000 scholarship was awarded toWhitleyWhitewood of Bandera ridingNative Fame. For more information, visit us online at


www.sarodeo.com.w


Mustang Heritage Foundation Seeks Youth Employees The Mustang Heritage Foundation is


environment and the role of the Bureau of LandManagement. There are four positions within the pro-


gram:Mustang Trainer Representative, Our Land Our Horse Representative, Classroom Representative, orCampCounselor. Each employment categorywill focus on


promoting awareness, training, and adoption of wild horses. There are currently 50 posi- tions available in the program.Applications and employee expectations can be found at mustangheritagefoundation.org/youth.php. “We are excited to join forceswith some


of themost talented youth inAmerica to help us increase awareness and adoptions of America’s wild Mustangs,” said Patti Col- bert,Mustang Heritage Foundation’s execu- tive director. w


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