It was Canada's largest 4-H event and Quinci Jones of the Olds Multi 4-H Club came away with three championships: supreme champion female, senior champion showman and reserve champion.On May 30, Jones, 17, participated in the commercial female show at the 4-H on Parade in Calgary.“It feels like my work kind of paid off, being in 4-H for seven years. It was lots of hard work but it's a great feeling because my cows sort of showcased how well I do as a 4-H member,” Jones said. “I would just say overall it's like a really nice accomplishment and it sort of shows how much work I've put into my project.”The 4-H on Parade was not limited to agricultural projects involving cows, horses and sheep.Club members participate in a wide variety of activities, including life skills such as welding and plumbing, Jones said.“It's a great thing for kids to see because you see all these different projects and it's not just a farm kid's thing anymore. It's becoming way bigger,” she said.Jones has also expanded her role within 4-H, recently becoming an ambassador for the club.But she said she still loves showcasing her beloved cattle in the ring, putting her hard work on display.“It's just being able to show off how much you've worked. They're fed twice a day, they're halter broke, they're clipped, they're washed and they're groomed and it's overall just lots of work,” Jones [email protected]
