JEFFERSON COUNTY, IOWA — Youth exhibitors from across Jefferson County demonstrated outstanding horsemanship, sportsmanship, and dedication at the recent 4-H Horse Show. Competing across multiple disciplines—from halter and showmanship to speed events—these 4-Hers represented their clubs with pride. Below are the top results from this year’s event:
Halter Division
Pony Mares (35-56 inches)
- 1st – Wayne Wiley (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Blue
- Reserve Champion Pony
Pony Gelding (35-56 inches)
- 1st – Canaan Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
- Champion Pony
Horse, Mares 8 Years & Above (Quarter Horse or Stock Type)
- 1st – Brooklyn Headley (Des Moines Ramblers, Jefferson) – Blue
- Champion Horse
- 2nd – Kate Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Red
- Reserve Champion Horse
- 3rd – John Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Red
All Other Breeds (Not QH/Stock Type)
- 1st – Peyton Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
- Champion Horse – Other Breed
- 2nd – Canaan Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
- Reserve Champion Horse – Other Breed
- 3rd – Gabriella Diers (Walnut Ridge Workers, Jefferson) – Blue
Horse Showmanship Division
Senior Showmanship
- 1st – John Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Blue
- Senior Horse Showmanship Champion
- 2nd – Peyton Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – White
Intermediate Showmanship
- 1st – Brooklyn Headley (Des Moines Ramblers, Jefferson) – Blue
- Intermediate Horse Showmanship Champion
- 2nd – Wayne Wiley (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – White
- 3rd – Kate Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – White
Junior Showmanship
- 1st – Gabriella Diers (Walnut Ridge Workers, Jefferson) – White
- Junior Horse Showmanship Champion
- 2nd – Canaan Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – White
Performance Division
Driving – Pony Class
- 1st – Peyton Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
Trail – Senior Class
- 1st – John Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Red
Trail – Intermediate Class
- 1st – Peyton Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
- 2nd – Kate Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Blue
- 3rd – Brooklyn Headley (Des Moines Ramblers, Jefferson) – Red
Trail – Junior Class
- 1st – Gabriella Diers (Walnut Ridge Workers, Jefferson) – Red
- 2nd – Canaan Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Red
Pleasure & Equitation Division
Walk-Trot Pony Class
- 1st – Peyton Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
- 2nd – Canaan Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
Walk-Trot Horse Class
- 1st – Kate Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Blue
- 2nd – John Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – White
- 3rd – Brooklyn Headley (Des Moines Ramblers, Jefferson) – White
- 4th – Gabriella Diers (Walnut Ridge Workers, Jefferson) – White
Pony Pleasure (English or Western)
- 1st – Peyton Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – White
- 2nd – Canaan Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – White
Western Pleasure
- 1st – John Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – White
- 2nd – Gabriella Diers (Walnut Ridge Workers, Jefferson) – White
Ranch Horse Western Pleasure
- 1st – Kate Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – White
Ranch Riding
- 1st – Kate Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – White
Horsemanship – Senior
- 1st – John Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Red
Horsemanship – Intermediate
- Peyton Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
- Kate Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Red
- Brooklyn Headley (Des Moines Ramblers, Jefferson) – Red
Horsemanship – Junior
- 1st – Gabriella Diers (Walnut Ridge Workers, Jefferson) – Red
- 2nd – Canaan Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Red
Speed Division
Pole Bending (Trot)
- 1st – Gabriella Diers (Walnut Ridge Workers, Jefferson) – Blue
- 2nd – John Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Blue
- 3rd – Brooklyn Headley (Des Moines Ramblers, Jefferson) – Red
Pole Bending
- 1st – Kate Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Blue
- 2nd – Peyton Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
- 3rd – Canaan Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
Barrels (Trot)
- 1st – Gabriella Diers (Walnut Ridge Workers, Jefferson) – Blue
- 2nd – John Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Blue
- 3rd – Brooklyn Headley (Des Moines Ramblers, Jefferson) – Blue
Barrels
- 1st – Kate Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Blue
- 2nd – Peyton Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
- 3rd – Canaan Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
Plug Race
- 1st – Kate Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Blue
- 2nd – John Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Blue
- 3rd – Peyton Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
- 4th – Brooklyn Headley (Des Moines Ramblers, Jefferson) – Blue
- 5th – Gabriella Diers (Walnut Ridge Workers, Jefferson) – Blue
- 6th – Canaan Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
Flag Race
- 1st – Kate Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Blue
- 2nd – Peyton Freeman (Ceniteers, Jefferson) – Blue
- 3rd – John Miller (Future Leaders, Jefferson) – Blue
- 4th – Brooklyn Headley (Des Moines Ramblers, Jefferson) – Blue
- 5th (tie) – Gabriella Diers & Canaan Freeman – Red
Congratulations to all exhibitors for their hard work, preparation, and commitment. The 2025 Jefferson County 4-H Horse Show was a true celebration of youth development, horsemanship, and county pride. Special thanks to volunteers, parents, and judges who made this event possible. We can’t wait to see what these talented riders will accomplish next!
A huge thanks to our Jefferson County Fair sponsors for making this fair coverage possible:
- Graber Services
- H&R Block
- Hinshaw Trailers of Richland
- Keosauqua Lumber of Keosauqua and Fairfield
- Merschman Seed
- Mt. Pleasant Chevy, GMC, CDJR
- Sinclair Tractor
- Yotty’s Golf Cars