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by Taylor Becerra
On Oct. 17, the Winston FFA Chapter went to the American Royal in Kansas City to help with the many workshops that were presented to elementary students of local Kansas City schools.
The chapter made presentations to the students about various facets of agriculture and energy. Some of the stations included were Rodeo University, World of Energy, World of Ag, Working Dog Demonstrations, and a Horse Training Demonstration.
Rodeo University was designed to let the students see and participate in the sport of rodeo by providing riding simulators and letting them practice their roping skills on some roping dummies.
Included in the World of Energy were various renewable energy concepts, including solar, wind, biomass, and thermal luminescence. On display were many different scale models of these alternative energy sources put to use.
In the World of Ag, there were a variety of different animals in a petting zoo that the students were allowed to interact with and have hands-on experience with. There were also note cards and people there to talk about the different animals and their origins.
The Working Dog Demonstrations were a great way for the students to learn how certain animals can help you as well. Working with the trainers and their dogs was a great way to do just that. As the dog worked with the sheep, the students were able to see how even animals are a help to the American farmer.
The Horse Training Demonstration showed the students a wide range of ways that you could train a horse for certain things. It also demonstrated the different speeds of a horse such as walking, trotting, loping, cantering, etc.
Later that day the FFA attended the American Royal Youth Rodeo where they watched mutt’n busting, barrel racing, bull riding, goat tying, calf roping, and some of the funniest rodeo clowns around. Sadly, though, the day didn’t last. After a long day of learning, teaching, and an exciting rodeo, the Winston FFA loaded up, headed home, and took with them new knowledge and the experience of working with others and teaching a younger generation.