Tate FFA Wins State Horse Judging Title, Northview FFA Places Best Ever

April 10, 2018

The Tate and Northview high school horse judging teams brought home big wins from Gainesville, including a state championship for the Tate FFA.

The Tate High School team (pictured above) placed first in the state. This was the first time in over 20 years for a Tate team to win state in the event. Members of the Tate FFA Horse Judging Team are Kaelin Brinker, Molly Graham, Raven Hollis and Victoria Kelson. Kelson led Tate’s team coming in as the highest scoring individual in the state. Team members Graham, Hollis and Brinker all finished in the top 25 in the state.

The Tate team was coached by advisor Erin Lawall, a former Texas A&M Horse Judging team member and 2010 National NRHA Futurity winner.

The Tate team members  practiced non-stop since August to prepare for this competition.   They will travel to Indianapolis, IN, in October to compete at the national level.

The Northview High School team (pictured below), placed seventh in the state.  This was the first time a Northview Horse Judging team has made it to the state finals. Members of the NHS FFA Horse Judging Team are Autumn Williams, Brooke Doolittle, Destiny Cleckler, Olivia Porter and Coach Stephanie Solari. Individually, Porter place 13th in the state, and Williams placed 14th.

In the Horse Evaluation Career Development Event, students evaluate and rank horses based on breed characteristics, conformation and performance then proceed to write and memorize oral reasons and present them to judges.

Pictured top: The Tate High School FFA Horse Judging team. Pictured below: The Northview High School FFA Horse Judging team. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

8 Responses to “Tate FFA Wins State Horse Judging Title, Northview FFA Places Best Ever”

  1. John Deere Man on May 7th, 2018 1:05 pm

    There is some smart and hard working young ladies in our ag industries these days.
    so proud of them.

  2. Melissa Daniel on April 12th, 2018 6:37 am

    So proud of the Northview High School girls. The dedication this young team has put into learning is impressive. The teamwork, friendships and hard work will continue to drive you as you prepare for next year. Congratulations to the Tate girls.

  3. Bonnie Exner on April 10th, 2018 9:54 pm

    WAY TO GO TATE AND NORTHVIEW FFA..BOTH SCHOOLS HAVE DEDICATED TEACHERS,SUPPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION AS WELL AS ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THEIR COMMUNITIES..THIS IS HOW SUCCESS HAPPENS!!

  4. James S. Porter on April 10th, 2018 8:53 pm

    Congratulations to you and your team Olivia.

    Nana and Gramps

  5. THSAlumni on April 10th, 2018 2:26 pm

    Congratulations! The Tate FFA and Vet academy are on fire! Good Job!

  6. NHSFFA on April 10th, 2018 12:17 pm

    Congratulations to the Northview FFA team! I am so proud of each of you for making it so far in the competition. Way to represent Northview!

  7. LSRanch on April 10th, 2018 10:21 am

    Way to go girls! TATE to Nationals and Tori Kelson #1 in the state! Well deserved ladies and Coach.

  8. Grand Locust on April 10th, 2018 8:06 am

    Good luck at the nationals and congratulations.

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