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2016 LOGAN COUNTY FAIR
LINCOLN DAILY NEWS July 29 - August 6, 2016
By Jan Youngquist
Like a parade, this year’s fair coverage has the
horses at the end. And like the saying goes, the
last is not least. There were a quite a number of
super fine looking horses and riders demonstrating
skill in showmanship, in addition to others there to
demonstrate physical prowess, and one with a story.
The Open Show drew all ages from the very young
and brave, to seniors. Competitions included halter
showmanship, walk trot, pleasure, poles and barrels
racing.
With so much interest and drawing a large number
of horses and competitors, the show that began at 10
a.m. Wednesday on the north field, lasted well into
the afternoon hours.
One horse has been performing with in a family of
three generations in 4-H. The owner shared with
pride how this 28-year-old has performed well. Now
white with small brown freckles, he might not be
recognized by others from years past as his coat has
changed colors three times.
On this day he made several trips to the ring with
different members of his family. This sweet gent
knew just what to do and when to do it, on entering
the ring instantly giving a spirited performance.
Between sets, he rested himself conserving every bit
of energy for the next big opportunity with the next
family rider.
Already worthy of a life-time achievement award,
this horse still has one more family rider coming up
he has to see through 4-H. He seemed to know he is
much loved and appreciated as his gals spoke softly
to him.
One other horse amazed spectators. In-tune with its
rider they wove smoothly around a line of poles with
precision, grace and speed. Quite a feat that required
a lot of trust, familiarity and communication; for the
horse only had its right eye.
2016 Logan County Horse
Show draws large interest
(See pages
6 through 8 on
Mount Pulaski
Horse shows
1912 - 1936.)