FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas 4H Stallion Auction is accepting bids for 2015 breedings until noon Feb. 12. Bids are accepted online at www.arkansasstallionauction.com and by phone at 501-590-5748. There is a variety of cutter, working cow, halter, and pleasure stallion breedings available. The proceeds of the auction will assist the Arkansas 4-H Horse Program operated by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture as well as the Animal Science Department’s horse judging team in the University of Arkansas Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.

For the 4-H Horse Program, proceeds go primarily to fund scholarships, internships learning opportunities such as camps and workshops, national travel to various competitions, equipment for activities and books and other learning tools for 4-H horse clubs in Arkansas.

For the horse judging team, proceeds go primarily to fund travel costs associated with judging competition, registration fees and scholarships.

The university judging team offers students a rare opportunity to receive a head start into the horse industry before leaving college. Students gain knowledge in areas such as evaluating, decision making, communicating and teamwork among other benefits to help them receive a leg up on the competition when seeking employment in the equine industry. Team members also develop contacts while on judging trips to the American Quarter Horse Association World Show, AQHA Congress, National Cutting Horse Association Triple Crown events, and the National Reining Horse Association Futurity along with other regional judging contests.

More information is available by liking the Arkansas 4H Stallion Auction Facebook page or at website listed above. Additional information is also available from Mark Russell at 501-590-5748 or mrrussell@uaex.edu.