Delaware County Fair 4-H/FFA Victors Announced on Wednesday
In a thrilling display of equestrian prowess, the Delaware County Fair's 4-H/FFA Horse and Pony Show concluded with an impressive lineup of champions across various categories.
The weekend began with the Breeding Beef Show, where Jacob Rave from Bob Recker Family Farms took home the Champion Bred & Raised Black Angus Beef Heifer title. Meanwhile, Nolan Gaul, sponsored by John Bonert Backhoe & Tiling, was crowned Champion Black Angus Heifer.
The English equestrian events saw Khloe Glew, handled by Roger & Jody Helmrichs, claim the Champion English Walk/Trot Level 3 title, while Caleb Crane, handled by Shawn Beilby & Beth Zingula, took the Champion English Walk/Trot Level 2 crown. In the English Equitation classes, Caleb Crane and Katelyn Beilby, handled by Shawn Beilby & Beth Zingula, clinched the Champion English Equitation Level 2 and 3 titles respectively.
The speed events were dominated by Brianna Blush, who secured the Champion Speed High Point Level 3 title, sponsored by Knepper Family. Blush also triumphed in the Flag Race Level 3 and Pole Bending Level 3 competitions.
In the Western events, Malorie Putz, handled by Norby's Farm Fleet, was the standout performer, winning the Champion Western Horse and Western Pleasure Horse Level 3 titles. Jenni Kelchen, handled by Rick & Pat Palmer, won the Western Pleasure Horse Level 1 championship.
The show jumping events saw Addie Feldmann, handled by Cedar Rapids Horseman's Club, take the Champion Performance High Point Level 1 title, while Malorie Putz, handled by Randy and Kathy Wendling, won the Champion Performance High Point Level 3.
In the Dairy section, Will Zumbach, sponsored by Delaware County Dairy Promoters, was crowned Champion Dairy Supreme. Addison Stoerp, sponsored by Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce, won the Champion Dairy Goat and Champion Dairy Goat Showman titles.
The Junior divisions were equally competitive. In the Junior Horse Showman category, Treyton Overmann secured the championship, while Caden Kremer won the Junior Champion Jersey and Junior Champion Brown Swiss titles.
The Sportsmanship Award was presented to Katelyn Beilby, sponsored by Al & Mary Goos. The Future Dairy Promoter Award Winners included Senior Dairy exhibitors: Logan Barnhart, Lucas Barnhart, Kaitlyn Besler, Connor Davis, Maleah Demmer, Audrey Kruse, Bianka Ronnebaum, Addison Stoerp.
The Senior Horse Showman category was a closely contested affair. Malorie Putz, sponsored by Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce, emerged as the Champion Senior Horse Showman, with Tracy Reth, handled by Invision Farms, taking the Reserve Champion title.
The fair concluded with the Dairy Show Results, but these were not provided in the text. The event was a testament to the hard work, dedication, and skills of the young participants, making it a memorable and successful Delaware County Fair 4-H/FFA Horse and Pony Show.
- The local news covered the Delaware County Fair, highlighting the conclusion of the 4-H/FFA Horse and Pony Show, which took place in Manchester.
- During the horse show, events from breeding beef to speed events were held, with various champions emerging in each category.
- In the English equestrian events, Caleb Crane and Katelyn Beilby, sponsored by John Bonert Backhoe & Tiling, clinched the Champion English Equitation Level 2 and 3 titles respectively.
- The Western events saw Malorie Putz, handled by Norby's Farm Fleet, win the Champion Western Horse and Western Pleasure Horse Level 3 titles.
- The show jumping events saw Addie Feldmann, handled by Cedar Rapids Horseman's Club, take the Champion Performance High Point Level 1 title, while Malorie Putz, handled by Randy and Kathy Wendling, won the Champion Performance High Point Level 3.
- The Delaware County Fair also featured agriculture events like the Dairy section, where Will Zumbach, sponsored by Delaware County Dairy Promoters, was crowned Champion Dairy Supreme.
