County Fair & Gymkhana

Hannah won 1st Place in the County Fair!  She was so excited.  She entered her two piggies Mille and Izzy Mae in the cavy area. She received a blue ribbon and trophy for Showmanship and her piggies received Best of Breed and Best Variety. The last day they had a costume contest.  She dressed her furry friends up as a bumble bee and flower.  She had a lot of fun

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She also experienced two Gymkhana's this year.  This is a competition with barrel racing, goat tying, & weaving poles. Sprocket the horse she has generously been allowed to ride is a wonderful spirited horse.  Hannah has had to learn to control his excited nature.  When he gets in the ring he wants to run immediately.  It can be very scary.  She relaxes her hands to take charge or he will bolt to the barrels.  I love to watch the kids handle these beautiful large animals.  It is exciting!  Hannah really just likes to ride.  I think she is glad to have had this experience.  It has tested her confidence and has got her out of her comfort zone.  She won some 1st place ribbons and second place ribbons on Sprocket.  But,  I don't think she really cares about that.  She just loves to ride and care for Sprocket.  He is a sweet horse! He is all business when he gets into the ring. 

Whooooa! Sprocket!