The NC 4-H Recreational Riding Rewards Program celebrates the commitment of members who spend time enjoying their equine partners outside of the show ring. This program recognizes riders who log recreational hours to earn cumulative state-level awards. 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. 2027 applications are due March 2 (for hours earned in 2026).
Thank you to the Dale Earnhardt Foundation for sponsoring these awards, which were presented during the Friday evening opening ceremonies at the 2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show.
Congratulations to the following members who reached a new milestone in 2026 based on hours accumulated between 2021 and 2025!
25 HOURS
Lilly Bean, Catawba
Kristin Daniel, Lee
Savannah Davis, Dare
Hallie Hardy, Lee
Carmen Holder, Watagua
Jocelynn Hughes, Pender
Emery Osborne, Ashe
Miley Dough, Dare
Sophie Jarrett, Catawba
Haylie Krause, Pender
Ella Root, Moore
Anna Van Der Decker, Carteret
Kolbi Woods, Graham
50 HOURS
Emmy Creek, Wake
Kristin Daniel, Lee
Savannah Davis, Dare
Hallie Hardy, Lee
Jocelynn Hughes, Pender
Emery Osborne, Ashe
Miley Dough, Dare
Sophie Jarrett, Catawba
Haylie Krause, Pender
Kyann Race, Rowan
Anna Van Der Decker, Carteret
Kolbi Woods, Graham
100 HOURS
Isabel Cox, Stanly
Savannah Davis, Dare
Hallie Hardy, Lee
Jocelynn Hughes, Pender
Sophie Jarrett, Catawba
Emery Osborne, Ashe
Anna Van Der Decker, Carteret
250 HOURS
Savannah Davis, Dare
