Elgin FFA rides to top five

Judges surround horses during the Waller FFA Invitational in Hempstead Feb. 26. Elgin’s FFA horse judging team finished fifth out of 71 competing schools, with Hayley Wenzel and Macy Heine earning the eighth and 10th highest individual scores, respectively, out of 342 entrants. Preston Maass, Noah Cooper, Paloma Ortiz and Hayden Wenzel also contributed to the strong showing, adding valuable experience as the team continues to refine its skills for future competitions. Photo courtesy of Elgin ISD