The 52nd Texas State 4-H Horse Show, considered one of the top state 4-H shows in the nation, featured 1,821 entries with more than 600 horses and 474 4-Hers. Dr. Dennis Sigler, professor and Extension horse specialist, and Teri Antilley, Extension horse program specialist, along with their staff of dedicated volunteers manage and carry our all aspects of this large show. Dr. Pete Gibbs was honored for his long-time support of the Texas 4-H horse program. Gibbs managed the State 4-H Horse Show for 20 years as a Texas Extension Horse Specialist. In recognition of Gibbs’ dedication to the State Horse Show, an endowment was set up in his honor to fund the “Pete Gibbs Horsemanship Award.”

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