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Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Addison Kerwin, I’m from Melbourne and I just graduated from Baxter High School. I am currently a member of the Baxter FFA chapter. I’ve had horses since I was just three years old, through the years I’ve been lucky enough to have over 10 different horses. My current horse Iris Storm Cat aka Ruby is my latest purchase in 2024.
What is your favorite part of caring for them? My favorite part of caring for my horses is how calming they are most the time. They really feed off your energy.
How do you prepare them to show? Most the time when I’m preparing to show I run around like a chicken with my head cut off. We ride consistently every night to get them fit for fair and rodeo.
Do you have any funny stories with your animal? My funniest sorry with Ruby is probably the time she ran me over in goat tying. My mom didn’t think it was funny but it was to me!
What did it mean to you to be selected as queen? To be selected for queen was an amazing honor! I love being able to support my county fair while also advocating for the horse industry.
What would you tell other kids looking to get involved with animals or 4H/FFA? If I had anything to tell any other kids in FFA or 4H, take your time. It’s okay if you don’t win the whole class. Every single improvement you make is one step closer to winning that title! It’ll come with time.