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By DAPHNE HUTCH INSON\
Rappahannock Staff Writer ^
When Natalie Roland of Amissville graduates in two years, she’ll be able to step into a job as a draftsman, thanks to what she’s learned in high school classes.
In addition, she’ll be prepared to follow a career as a horse breeder, thanks to what she’s learned as a member of the Rappahannock 4-H Horse and Pony Club.
Under the direction of leaders Jane Narramore and Sherry Hamill, Brenda has mastered the intricacies of horse judging, competing successfully at VPI’s Block and Bridle Invitational, the Northern 4-H District contest and the state 4-H contest.
As a member of the Rappahannock judging team, she’s become familiar with all horse breeds, the parts of a horse and conformation faults. In competition, Natalie not only must place a group of horses but she must give oral reasons—without using notes—to justify the rankings.
“This brings me one step closer to becoming a judge myself,” Natalie said.
“She's also going to be a breeder so she’s going to have to be able to evaluate what she sees in order to select the right breeding stock,” club leader Jane Narramore added.
Natalie already has a.fine start in horse breeding. She took the family horse, a very ordinary Appaloosa mare, and bred her to a good thoroughbred stallion. The
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