2019 Logan County Fair

2019 Logan County Fair LINCOLN DAILY NEWS July 28-August 4, 2019 Page 359 And, one horse ridden by Abby Hamilton had a Mickey Mouse brand on the hip. Others more muscular were ready to race with power and high spirit around poles and barrels. It looked like several horses might be going clear to Springfield charging out of the ring, bleeding off speed and steam on the outlying track. Pedestrians best stay out of the way lest you be run down by a fast exiting horse. There were horses willowy and elegant in stature, and boy could they ‘bring the show’ stepping lightly and prancing in gait. A number of horses and riders offered exemplary finesse decked out in regal finery and shiny coats. They seemingly sashayed, even when given command to back up. They offered striking appeal. The events were well laid out giving opportunities for horses and riders to recover, and a change of pace for the judge and observers. The 20 competitions offered divisions by age and by type performance - Western Showmanship, Halter, Walk - Trot, Western Pleasure, Poles, Open Poles, Walk - Trot Egg and Spoon Pleasure, Western Pleasure Color Breeds, Barrels, Women’s Barrels, Walk and CONTINUE