2024 NC 4-H Horse Program Inaugural Recreational Riding Rewards Winners (hours accumulated 2020-2023)
The Recreational Riding Rewards Program is an annual submission of recreational riding hours logged with an equine partner to earn awards and recognition at the state level.
Hours logged follow the rider and may be completed on different horses, either riding or driving. Hours logged must be done on trails, endurance riders, or other organized group rides outside of an arena (fox hunts, beach rides, hunter paces, competitive trail rides, etc.). Arena riding, lesson hours, and horse show hours are not eligible for these awards.
Hours logged are cumulative from year to year and will be added over time to achieve the levels of recognition. Applications are due March 1.
Thank you to the Dale Earnhardt Foundation for sponsoring these awards. The youth listed below received their awards during the 2024 NC State 4-H Horse Show.
25 HOURS (Bronze Patch)
Dai Akers, Cumberland
Isabel Cox, Currituck
Alyson Taylor, Cumberland
Audrey Taylor, Cumberland
50 HOURS (Silver Patch)
Ava Hope Smith, Catawba
100 HOURS (Gold Patch)
Pearson Brown, Union
Toot McCauley, Cumberland
Ava Shiflett, Union
500 HOURS (Water Bottle)
Tinlee Foss, Burke
1000 HOURS (Saddle Bag)
Marissa Rathbun, Wake
2000 HOURS (Belt Buckle)
Pailyn Campbell, Wake
Abby Doi, Wake
Annie Grace Manning, Nash
Brooklyn Townsend, Wake
