It's livestock show time and local 4-H and FFA exhibitors are ready to highlight the skills they've learned.<\/p>\n
In Ascension Parish, livestock show time also means the Ascension Parish 4-H Stick Horse Rodeo is right around the corner. It's set for Jan. 21 at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center's Barn 8.<\/p>\n
Registration is at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
The show is open to all youth 11 years old and younger. The classes are Buckin Horse, Buckin Bull, Flag Race and Barrel Racing.<\/p>\n
The stick horse rodeo participant fee is $5. Cowboy and cowgirls do not have to be a 4-H member to participate. Spectators are free.<\/p>\n
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Following the stick horse rodeo, there will be fellowship and adult showmanship contests for 4-H and FFA alumni. All are invited to attend.<\/p>\n
The Ascension Parish 4-H and FFA hosts its annual Livestock Show at Lamar-Dixon barns 7 and 8 on Jan. 22. There will be cattle, sheep, goats, swine, rabbits and poultry exhibited at the show, along with showmanship contests, and premier exhibitor tests.<\/p>\n
The show is open to the public for spectating. The judging begins at 8 a.m. with the cattle followed by sheep, goats and swine. The rabbit and poultry shows will both begin at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. For more information, call the Ascension 4-H office at (225) 621-5799.<\/p>\n
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