Dateline: May 12, 2005

CC judging team wins national sweepstakes 

The Clarendon College Horse Judging Team placed first out of the ten teams that participated in the Intercollegiate Horse Judging Spring Sweepstakes, sponsored by the American Paint Horse Association, Tuesday, April 26, in Fort Worth

Team members included Lacey Isbell of Hobbs, New Mexico; Caitlin Mize of Hempstead, Texas; Amy Northcutt of Hereford; Jonathan Spreng of Milliken, Colorado; and Elizabeth Voskamp of Thompson, Texas. These students were among the 46 competing contestants and placed in the top 10 in different categories such as halter, performance and reasons.

“I am very proud of these students,” said Leslie Stoker, Clarendon College horse judging coach.

“This team consisted of all freshmen, and they really stepped up. We’re looking forward to these students competing again next year as sophomores.”

Top five teams in the contest included Clarendon College, Black Hawk College (team A), NEO A&M, Morrisville State College and Black Hawk College (team B).

The Clarendon College horse judging program provides students with valuable skills such as critical thinking, public speaking, and working in a team atmosphere.

For more information, contact Leslie Stoker at 806-874-3571, ext. 145.