Heart of 4-H Award Winner: Teresa Brandt

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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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March 2014
Teresa Brandt
Teresa Brandt holding 4-H balloons and a certificate.
Teresa Brandt

A 4-H volunteer for six years, Teresa started as leader of the horseless club, Star Spangled Saddles. Four years ago, she started the Boots 'N' Hooves club with three youth and it has grown to 15 members. She has been a superintendent of English and Western 4-H horse shows at the Lancaster County 4-H Super Fair. She is also a member of the Horse Volunteers in Program Service (VIPS) Committee and a tester at group horsemanship level testings.

"I like being a 4-H volunteer because I have gotten to see these kids grow up into young adults and even see a couple off to college," Teresa says. "They surprise me with their dedication to their horses and the project as well as their loyalty to their club and their dedication to service. I get the chance to help them try new and exciting volunteer opportunities. I am always learning from these amazing kids and I hope I've been able to teach them some things along the way too. It is incredibly easy to dedicate my time when I have kids as great as these. My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer has been getting to see a few of these kids go from not even owning a horse to being responsible horse owners and amazing showmen. Watching my kids have success in the show ring and in their lives is why I volunteer for 4-H."