WASHINGTON, Iowa — Youth exhibitors from across Washington County impressed judges and spectators during this year’s Horse Show at the Washington County Fair. With numerous entries in halter, performance, and trail classes, young riders demonstrated their skills, preparation, and commitment to horsemanship.
Showmanship Champions
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Senior Showmanship Champion: Kaden Read (Washington Horse and Pony Club)
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Reserve Champion: Ellie Evans (Washington Horse and Pony Club)
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Intermediate Showmanship Champion: Charlee Read (Washington Horse and Pony Club)
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Reserve Champion: Vivienne Klein (76 Progressives)
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Junior Showmanship Champion: Lindsey Schneider (Green Acres)
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Reserve Champion: Sloan Chamberlain (Washington Horse and Pony Club)
Halter Class Champions
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Grand Champion Halter Pony: Lindsey Schneider (Green Acres)
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Reserve Grand Champion Halter Pony: Izley Hahn (Horse and Pony Club)
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Grand Champion Halter Horse: Vivienne Klein (76 Progressives)
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Reserve Grand Champion Halter Horse: Ellie Evans (Horse and Pony Club)
Performance Class Highlights
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Walk Trot Level 1 – Horse: Olivia Drum (Limecreek Limelights), Purple ribbon, 1st place
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Walk Trot Level 2 – Horse: Vivienne Klein (76 Progressives), Purple ribbon, 1st place
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Western Pleasure Level 2 – Horse: Charlee Read (Horse and Pony Club), Purple ribbon, 1st place
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Ranch Horse Pleasure Level 2: Austin Black (Horse and Pony Club), Purple ribbon, 1st place
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Western Horsemanship Level 1: Avery Drum (Limecreek Limelights), Purple ribbon, 1st place
Speed Event Winners
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Barrel Race Champion: Ellie Evans (Horse and Pony Club), Purple ribbon
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Reserve Champion: Austyn Sexton (Horse and Pony Club), Purple ribbon
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Pole Bending Champion: Ellie Evans (Horse and Pony Club), Purple ribbon
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Reserve Champion: Austyn Sexton (Horse and Pony Club), Lavender ribbon
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Key Hole Race Champion: Ellie Evans (Horse and Pony Club), Purple ribbon
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Reserve Champion: Braydon Clough (Horse and Pony Club), Lavender ribbon
Trail Class Winners
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Trail Level 2 Champion: Ellie Evans
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Reserve Champion: Austin Black
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Trail Level 1 Champion: Olivia Drum
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Reserve Champion: Grace Puttmann
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Miniature Trail Champion: Bryce Roth
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Reserve Champion: Izley Hahn
The 2025 Washington County Fair Horse Show celebrated the hard work, training, and dedication of youth participants. Their passion for horsemanship and care for their animals was evident throughout the event.