Tate FFA Horse Judging Team Named 5th Best In The Nation

October 27, 2018

The Tate High School FFA Horse Judging Team was named fifth in the nation Friday.

Victoria Kelson was also named as the high individual overall, and Kaelin Brinker was named as 10th high individual. Other team members are Raven Hollis and Molly Graham. Advisors are Erin Lawall, Melissa Gibbs and Austin Courson.

The event was held in conjunction with the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The top 10 individuals and the national winning team members received cash prizes to recognize their success in the event.

The National FFA Horse Evaluation CDE is a competitive event that tests students’ ability to select and evaluate horses. Event components include eight selection classes consisting of four halter classes and four performance classes. Students also give four sets of oral reasons with two sets coming from each evaluation class. Teams also work together to complete practical activities and a team presentation. Each team competed at local and state levels for the privilege of representing their state at the National FFA Convention & Expo.

he event, held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, is one of many educational activities at the national convention in which FFA members apply classroom knowledge to real-life situations.

strong>Pictured: The Tate High School FFA Horse Judging Team Frida in Indianapolis. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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3 Responses to “Tate FFA Horse Judging Team Named 5th Best In The Nation”

  1. Tabby on October 28th, 2018 10:35 pm

    Congratulations. This is a very big deal. Folks have no idea how huge this is. So very proud of my hometown, my FFA Alumni Sponsorship, these wonderful children, and all the advisors. Thank you so much. Great things to come.

  2. Sharon Hollis on October 27th, 2018 8:23 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! You should feel so proud or yourselves.
    For your hard work and all that you have sacrificed for the accomplishment you have made. Thank You Erin Lawall. For all your instruction and education that you have shared with these young women.

  3. carolyn McKissack on October 27th, 2018 7:51 am

    So proud of all these girls, they have worked very hard to here. Tori Kelson is my granddaughter and super proud of her. Congrats to all of them, FAA is a great club to be a part of.