leadership - 4-H Ontario
leadership - 4-H Ontario
leadership - 4-H Ontario
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FEATURES<br />
IIt is Bennett Howell’s first year in<br />
4-H and this vibrant and enthusiastic<br />
10 year old is loving every minute<br />
of it. Bennett dove right into the 4-H<br />
program taking on the challenge of<br />
balancing involvement in Hamilton-<br />
Wentworth Rabbit Showing, Rabbit<br />
Hopping and Drama Clubs, all the<br />
while helping his family to build a barn<br />
on their dairy farm and care for their<br />
cows, rabbits and cats.<br />
Because Bennett’s favourite animals<br />
are rabbits, he was thrilled to be able<br />
to join 4-H rabbit Clubs. Bennett<br />
wanted to learn everything there is to<br />
know about rabbits and he’s definitely<br />
had a great start.<br />
MEET<br />
BENNETT HOWELL<br />
He’s Making Leaps and Bounds in the 4-H Program<br />
By Nikki Kross<br />
You have to help them [the rabbits] over the<br />
jumps and then pet and love them to show<br />
them they did a good job. Showing love is<br />
like a treat for bunnies.” - Bennett<br />
Bennett and his Red New Zealand<br />
cross White Satin rabbit, Cinnamon,<br />
have learned how to work together<br />
for rabbit showing and rabbit agility<br />
competitions. With the help of his<br />
Leader, Joanne Alblas, and fellow<br />
showing and hopping 4-H Club<br />
Members, Bennett has learned<br />
numerous tips and tricks to help him<br />
and Cinnamon bring their “A” game<br />
to competitions. “I’ve learned how to<br />
handle rabbits properly, I’ve learned<br />
not to be scared of rabbits, and I’ve<br />
learned how to stay calm with the<br />
rabbit and calm the rabbit down,” says<br />
Bennett.<br />
In addition to showing and agility, the<br />
Hamilton-Wentworth 4-H Rabbit Clubs<br />
also focus on teaching Members<br />
rabbit knowledge including rabbit<br />
breeds, rabbit anatomy and how<br />
to properly care for rabbits. To test<br />
Members on this knowledge the Club<br />
keeps it interesting by utilizing games<br />
like hangman to accompany their<br />
quizzes.<br />
Bennett and other 4-H’rs across<br />
the province had the opportunity<br />
to showcase their rabbit handling<br />
and training skills, as well as rabbit<br />
knowledge, at the Haldimand Rabbit<br />
Day on October 22. This annual<br />
affair is the biggest rabbit event held<br />
Leadership In Action • Winter 2011