Ozark FFA horse evaluation and selection team wins state competition

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COLUMBIA, Mo., April 19, 2024 – The Ozark FFA Chapter won the horse evaluation and selection career development event at the 96th Missouri FFA Convention. There were 47 teams in the competition.

Team members include Olivia Schupbach, Ellah Chesick, Jackson Mills and Rylee Nichols. Out of 178 participants, Schupbach placed third, Chesick placed sixth, Mills placed seventh and Nichols placed 26th. The Ozark FFA advisors are Travis Phipps, Jeremy Sisco and Heath Wright. 

Contestants evaluated eight classes of horses for performance and conformation and presented oral reasons on two of the eight classes judged. In addition, the students competed as a team in a problem-solving activity over equine science selection, management and production. Through this event, students become acquainted with current market and industry trends.

Sponsored by University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, this CDE is one way the FFA prepares student members for career success. CDEs engage students in learning and make a real connection to lifetime goals.

The Missouri FFA has 26,830 members representing 362 chapters. The national organization has more than 945,000 members representing 9,163 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

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