Name: Crockett Ward, 11 years old
Family: Parents: Sebrena Cannada-McAdams and Dale Ward, Brothers: Devin and Anthony
4-H Club: Marshall Lucky Clover 4-H.
How are you involved in agriculture?
“My project in 4-H is poultry chain, and I show chickens at the annual Searcy County Fair. Last year I was President of our club, this year I’m Vice-President and club photographer.” Crockett is also the caretaker at the fair, feeding and watering all the animals entered in the 4-H poultry chain. “My dad has two horses, named Goober and Red. I help him feed and take care of them. Sometimes I help him with the horse-shoeing. When we go riding, he rides Goober and I ride Red. We’re in the process of getting fences ready for cattle so I can show dairy cattle.”
Why is it important for youth to be involved in agriculture?
“There’s always a job to do, and the work keeps you out of trouble. I’ve learned to be more responsible, even around the house.”
Who is your role model?
“Chase Outlaw. He’s a national champion in high school bull riding and a first in all-around rodeo. Mom is also my role model, and our 4-H club leader.”
What are some of your goals for the future?
“After graduation, I want to go to college for a teaching degree, and take courses in horse-shoeing to become a farrier. And I’d like to become a professional bull rider.” Crockett’s mom said he was eight-years-old when he attended his first youth rodeo at Mountain Home, Ark.
"I came within 1.5 seconds of winning a gold buckle in my first big-time bull ride event, on a bull named Chief. This year Coy England put on a first time bull-bonanza and spring rodeo here in Marshall. In the junior bull riding event I rode for five seconds.”
By Jeanie Horn
