Pearland - Friendswood Edition | March 2024

Community

BY ASIA ARMOUR

4H group in Manvel teaches care for animals The welfare of animals is paramount for the newly established 4-H youth group in Manvel, called Team Xtreme, said Natalie Hoelscher, team leader and 30-year riding instructor. The impact Hoelscher, along with some of her riding stu- dents, created Team Xtreme after hearing about the “alarming” mistreatment of horses in the area, she said. “It’s important to teach these kids ... that this is a living animal,” she said. “They’re trusting you to care for them, and they’re trusting you to be kind. And that’s where the focus needs to be.” But just as enriching as the animal care aspect, Hoelscher said, is the opportunity she has had to teach Manvel’s youth to utilize local resources and see them build community with each other. “What I have found with the kids that are in

Manvel 4H group Team Xtreme’s projects include a horse quiz bowl, horse judging, veterinary science and consumer education.

PHOTOS COURTESY TEAM XTREME

Team Xtreme right now is that they were really looking for a place to build friendship,” she said. “They want to learn more things rather than focus strictly on competitions.” About the program 4-H is a national program where children and teens complete hands-on projects in elds such as health, science, agriculture and civic engagement, according to the organization’s website.

The 4H organization has hands-on programs for children and teens.

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