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Scenes from the 4H State Horse Show (w/video)

Practice began at the 4H State Horse Show at the Florida State Fairground Equestrian Center. The show runs from July 11-14 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 
Tico reaches to kiss Telek Kozlowski, 11, of Port Orange, on the cheek during the 4H State Horse Show at the Florida State Fairground Equestrian Center on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Tampa. Kozlowski used today as a practice day and will compete tomorrow in Junior Showmanship, Junior Horsemanship, and Junior Pleasure events. [Tailyr Irvine | Times]
Tico reaches to kiss Telek Kozlowski, 11, of Port Orange, on the cheek during the 4H State Horse Show at the Florida State Fairground Equestrian Center on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Tampa. Kozlowski used today as a practice day and will compete tomorrow in Junior Showmanship, Junior Horsemanship, and Junior Pleasure events. [Tailyr Irvine | Times]
Published July 11, 2018

In this video by Tailyr Irvine, Moya Badawi, 14, of Fort Pierce warms up her horse Spot for the 4H State Horse Show. Badawi has been competing for about a year in local shows and 4H. She competes in the Western Pleasure event. Badawi said she competes because it’s fun.

Delaney Ferrell, 16, of Plant City, warms up her horse, Spotless Invitation, during the 4H State Horse Show at the Florida State Fairground Equestrian Center on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Tampa. Ferrell says her favorite part of competing is connecting with her horse while they ride. [Tailyr Irvine | Times]
Olivia Glenn, 17, of Winter Haven, bathes Dodgeelena before showing her during the 4H State Horse Show at the Florida State Fairground Equestrian Center on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Tampa. Glenn has competed in shows for 10 years but this is their first year at the state competition. [Tailyr Irvine | Times]