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Victoria Hager of New Carlisle

The Miami County Fair Horse Show is a time-honored tradition of elite competition in riding styles both English and Western for students 9 to 18 years of age.

Although jumping was not permitted this year due to the softness of the ground from rain, contestants had an opportunity to perform in an open horse show, a speed show and a mane express 4-H Club speed show demonstrating discipline in agility, commands, and poise.

Elaine Wintrow and Katie Motter were the primary organizers of this year’s horse show and expressed appreciation for the dedication of families willing to participate in the show despite the rain. “Many of the kids have been out here for several days riding in the rain,” Motter said. “It hasn’t prevented them competing excellently and from handling their horses well.”

According to student rider Sky McLain, her horse Blazer performed just as well in the rain as he did during training on dry days. “I think he likes the mud,” McLain said. “He did really great out there today.”

Although there were a couple challenges, many of the students not only went to great lengths to demonstrate their training, but also showed care for their horses.

After performing some basic agility drills, Victoria Hager’s horse, Spud, got caught in the rope partition anchored by a cement-filled tire and iron stake. The 17-year-old from New Carlisle was walking alongside Spud, holding the horse’s bridle when the horse pulled the rope, stake, and tire 30 feet, throwing Hager into the mud. Amid the scuffle, Hager and nearby family and friends fearlessly worked to calm the horse. Both horse and rider were uninjured.

Hager was the top winner of the Versatility Class trophy in English Showmanship.

The results for Wednesday, August 17 in English Showmanship were as follows:

First Group 2x2
First Group 2x2
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