Jenna Aldrich Oral History Interview

Oral history interview by Mary Heers with Jenna Aldrich. Topics include: Her work as the County 4-H Program Coordinator, including overseeing educational and competitive events for 8-18 year old youth, with a focus of leadership, horsemanship, and service projects; Teaching horse-specific knowledge and weekley riding skills for timed events; Joining 4-H in Tooele when she was a youth; Becoming a 4-H leader and veterinarian tech before earning an associate's degree in Horse Training and Management; Competing in the International Horse Show Association in college; Continuing involvement in 4-H after a move to Fillmore; Her passion for children and animals and the benefits of early animal exposure for children; 4-H club's role in teaching discipline, diligence, responsibility, and patience; Horse care; Herd dynamics; The Human-Horse bond; Increased STEM/STEAM participation in 4-H, and a high volunteer rate contributing to low program costs.

Ms. Jenna Aldrich lives in Fillmore, Utah. She is the county 4-H horse program coordinator. She grew up in Tooele County, Utah, and she grew up with horses. She talks about the program and all the many things that the children in the program do and learn. She talks about her love of horses, and how much time she puts into the program.