Virginia Tech hosted the Block and Bridle Horse Hippology Contest on February 10, 2023. The event consisted of over 100 participants in each age level division, with members competing from 4H and FFA.
The Horse Hippology Contest tests equine (horse) industry knowledge. Members must be able to identify tools, feeds, and breeds of horses, along with a test that covers a range of topics encompassing anatomy, history, and genetics. They must also place classes of horses based on their conformation and other desirable characteristics. The Junior Division team members were Anna Snoddy, Piper Scaildo, Alex Morris, and Sarah Bryant. The team placed 11th overall and was recognized for being the 5th place team in the “Team Problem” category. Cayden Parrish competed as an individual in the junior division. The Senior Team members were Jenna Oliver, Amiah Porter, Addison Jones, and Abigail Palmore. They placed 35th overall out of 50 teams.
The Block and Bridle Club is an organization at Virginia Tech based around agriculture and animal science and holds similar values to the FFA.
Junior Teams L to R: Alex Morris, Sarah Bryant, Piper Scalido, Anna Snoddy, and Cayden Parrish
Senior Team L to R: Abigail Palmore, Addison Jones, Amiah Porter, and Jenna Oliver