Horse Awards

MFA Saddle Award

Application postmarked by July 6

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 Y2200 - Missouri 4-H Recognition Form Ages 14-18 Level 3 (PDF) 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:
• Please use a font no smaller than 12 point
• Use plain white 8 " 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. Y2200 - Missouri 4-H Recognition Form Ages 14-18 Level 3 (PDF)
2. MFA Saddle Essay Questions (two pages total)
• Describe your growth in knowledge and skills in horsemanship and horse science during your involvement in the 4-H Horse Program.
• 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?
• 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?
• How has the knowledge and skills learned in the 4-H Horse Program helped you prepare for your future education or career?

Applications must be postmarked by July 6 and submitted to: MFA Saddle Award, State 4-H Office, 1110 S College Ave, Columbia, MO 65211.