Lauren White Completes Horse Scientist Project

14 year old Lauren White of Loudoun County has successfully completed all of the requirements to qualify as a Virginia 4-H Horse Scientist. The Horse Science project is a four part progressive series that embodies all of the important facets of the 4-H program while not requiring the ownership or riding of a horse. The project stresses technical knowledge, leadership skills and significant exposure in business surrounding the horse industry. Lauren's Horse Scientist project work included but was not limited to horse judging, hippology and horse bowl competition, presentation skills, business management, nutrition, safety, training, breeding and foaling management, health management and anatomy and physiology of the horse. Leadership and citizenship also play a vital role in successful completion of the project. All activities are supervised and directed by numerous adult volunteer leaders and resource people from across the state.

Lauren, the daughter of Nat White and Leslie Sinn, attends 9th grade at Harmony Intermediate School. She is a Dean's List Honors student with a strong interest in math, science and art. She has been a member of Loudoun County 4-H for seven years. She is very active in both the horse and the llama clubs and has held multiple offices in both clubs. She is currently secretary of the Canterlopes 4-H Horse Club and treasurer of the Loudoun Llama Lovers 4-H Club. She has represented Loudoun County 4-H as a 4-H Ambassador for the past two years.

Lauren is to be congratulated on her approval as a Virginia 4-H Horse Scientist and her commitment to the Virginia 4-H program. Her hard work will serve as an example for other 4-H Horse program members.

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