Lancaster County 4-H presents a Heart of 4-H Award to a Lancaster County 4-H volunteer each month in recognition of outstanding volunteer serice. The purpose of this award is to recognize volunteers who are, indeed, the heart of 4-H.
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A volunteer for four years, Sherry co-leads the Hunter’s Pride 4-H horse club. She helps the club co-superintend the Hunter and Hunter Hack Jumper 4-H horse shows at the Lancaster County Super Fair. Last year, the club hosted two jumping clinics. Each summer, Sherry organizes a one-week horse day camp for Hunter’s Pride members. She is also on the Horse Volunteers in Program Service (VIPS) committee.
“I like being a 4-H volunteer because it is so amazing to watch the children progress in their horsemanship abilities and become confident and independent individuals,” says Sherry. “I so enjoy watching riders progress from barely getting in and out of the arena for a class, to becoming independent with their own horse, and then helping younger riders. I love to see the older members mentoring younger or newer members and sharing the information they have learned. I am awed by the dedication and commitment of 4-H volunteers and Extension staff to these kids, and want to support the effort. My favorite experiences as a 4-H volunteer are summer camp and the county fair.”