At the Logan County Fair livestock shows, the only animals that are purposefully turned loose to run as they may are the hogs.
In the 4-H swine classes the exhibitors bring their animals in untethered. Using only a prod, the exhibitor works his or her animal around the arena while the judge examines each one.
Sometimes, though, a spectator at these events may wonder: Is the kid herding the hog or is the hog herding the kid!?

Pictures by Nila Smith

The first to enter the ring on Wednesday.

"Why do I have to turn around?"

Tap the pig on the inside to move it away...

...and on the outside to keep it close.

Tap near the head to initiate a turn.

You're supposed to be going counterclockwise.

"Personally, I refer parallel parking."

"Hallelujah, the gate is open and I can leave!"

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