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Cape May Court House – Congratulations to the 2026 4-H Junior Equestrian of the Year, Brynn Gaynor. Brynn, a 7th grade student at Upper Township Middle School, has been in the 4-H Youth Development Program for eight years since she was a kindergartener. She is president of her 4-H club, the Hy-Riders, and a member of the Moonlight Riders Drill Team.
Brynn and her pony, Flower, compete in both English and Western events. Last year she competed at the NJ State 4-H Championship Horse Show where she won Grand Champion in English Working Hunter Pony and placed third in English Hunter Under Saddle Pony and sixth in English Pleasure Pony. In the Western Division, Brynn placed fifth in both Western Halter Mares and Western Pleasure Pony.
Brynn said, “Being part of 4-H is about much more than working with horses, it’s about building character. Through my experiences, I have learned responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance.” She added, “Looking ahead, I am excited for the chance to give back to the program that has given me so much.” Brynn will represent Cape May County at the NJ 4-H State Equestrian of the Year Contest in August in the Junior Division.
Come see Brynn at the 2026 4-H Fair and Chicken Bar-B-Que on July 16, 17, and 18 on the 4-H Fairgrounds!
If You Go to the 2026 4-H Fair…things to know:
- The annual 4-H fair runs July 16-18 at the Cape May County 4-H Fairgrounds, 355 Court House – South Dennis Road in Cape May Court House.
- Admission to the 4-H Fair is free.
- This year’s theme is “Red, White & Blue Ribbons…Celebrating 250 Years the 4-H Way!”
- A host of fun events are planned to include live entertainment, amusement rides, carnival games, horse and livestock exhibitions, 4-H club booths, and a wide variety of vendors.
- Public hours: 3-10pm Thursday, 10am-10pm Friday (All vendors will be open by Noon on Friday) and 10am-10pm Saturday.
- The Board of Agriculture’s famous Chicken BBQ will be catered this year by Lucky Bones Restaurant. Purchase tickets starting at 4pm each day at the fairgrounds. Dinner is served starting at 5pm.
- Limited premium parking is available at the Atlantic Cape Community College campus next door to the fairgrounds for $10. Free parking is available at Cape May County Park and Zoo with air-conditioned shuttle service provided by Fare Free Transportation. Buses are fully handicapped accessible.
- Volunteers are always needed and welcome to assist at the 4-H Fair.
For more information, please call (609) 465-5115 ext. 3605, visit https://capemay.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/fair/, like us on Facebook at Cape May 4-H, or on Instagram at cape_may_4h.
The 4-H Youth Development program is part of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and Rutgers Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Cape May County 4-H 2026 Equestrian of the Year Brynn Gaynor with Contest Judge Joanne Champion.
Cape May County 4-H 2026 Equestrian of the Year Brynn Gaynor with her cousin and former Equestrian of the Year Caitlyn Schaffer.