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Name: Claira Sinclair
Club: Browning Multiple 4-H Club
Age: Eight
Age group: Cloverbud
Years in 4-H: Three
Claira Sinclair is a proud 4-H member with a keen interest in horses and cattle.
Claira recalled she became interested in 4-H after she learned a former neighbour was a member. When Claira found out she could do things with horses, she was hooked. Her brother wanted to join, too. They travel from their home in Estevan to meetings in Lampman.
Horses remain a big part of why she is part of 4-H.
"They're really cute, and they come in different colours, and I love riding them," she said.
The Sinclairs don't own a horse, but there the club has a number of horses available for members to ride.
She has found a love for cattle, curling and public speaking. She has had her own steer for the annual Rotary Regional 4-H show in July, and is looking forward to participating in the auction in July.
Thanks to the curling program, she has learned how to throw and sweep the rocks. Claira has been to a competition in Midale, and she goes to Lampman every Friday to pracise.
As part of the speaking program, Claira has to prepare a speech that is two or three minutes long each year, and she can choose any topic. This year's speech was on a kitten she met through 4-H after she was finished riding.
"When I bottle-fed him, my mom and dad saw how good I was with my kitten … and so I got to keep my kitten," said Claira.
Each year, the club and others in the area join the Rotary Club of Estevan to help clean up the garbage along Highway 47 south of the city.
Claira said she would recommend the club to others, so they can have as much fun as she does.
