Released May 9, 2008
UNIVERSITY PARK, Md. — The 22nd Annual Maryland Horsemen’s Party will be Sunday, September 21, 2008 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville, Md. This year’s event will feature great food, live entertainment, demonstrations by 4-H youth, a silent auction and a live auction. Recipients of the Maryland 4-H Youth Development Award and Maryland 4-H Horse Program Volunteer of the Year Award will also be recognized.
Proceeds will benefit the Sallie Robertson Memorial 4-H Endowment Fund. The goal of the Sallie Robertson Memorial 4-H Endowment Fund is to support 4-H equine educational programs and the annual trip for 4-Hers representing Maryland at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Round Up in the areas of horse judging, hippology, horse bowl, demonstrations and public speaking. The fund may also provide scholarships for 4-H volunteers and members to attend leadership conferences and equine-related workshops.
Visit http://www.4hhorse.umd.edu/activities/HorsemensParty.html for more information. Tickets are now available.
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Contact: Kristen Wilson, kswilson@umd.edu
