08/02/2026
Another fair week in the books and a whole lot more ribbons to add to some kiddos walls! I swear, trying to get this group photo every year is like wrangling drunk cats, but in a fun way!
Our Walk Trotters:
Emma Protzman and Wishful Thinking "Tilly"
Taylor Holdread and LL Butler's Premier "Butler"
Evan Johnson and Cowboy and Julie
Lili Klotz and Elliott
Our Junior:
Alice Sonner and Enduring Wezsh "Wooshy"
Our Seniors:
Bria Johnson and Mighty Expensive "Tex" and Harold
Adalynne Tidwell and Third Times The Charm "Zeke"
Lyla Maust and Imagining Miracles "Poncho"
Addison Gunter and Yellowhawk
Fair is always puts our horses and riders to the test- it's early mornings, late nights, hot days, classes that don't go the way you want them to, calls you may not appreciate, and also all your training paying off. Nailing that lead change when it matters. Surprise victories when clean and accurate patterns beat the "fancy" one with errors. These kids work hard and it shows in their relationship with their ponies.
I have two rules for my 4h kiddos- Be nice to your horse and don't be an as***le to your parents. Simple, but definitely a high bar and not only did these kiddos knock that goal out of the park, but they also had an absolute blast hanging out with their friends and chilling with their horses. I couldn't be more proud of this group of riders and their families! Great job guys!
