4-H English and Mini Horse Show

Chautauqua County Fair 4-H English Horse Show & Mini Horse Show Results

-by Kate Ewer

On a beautiful warm and sunny Wednesday, July 18^th, Cornell Cooperative Extension Chautauqua County 4-H Youth Development Program’s 4-H Horse Project held their annual English Hunt Seat Horse and Mini Show at the Chautauqua County Fair.All events were judged by the talented and jovial Jennifer Moshier.

The English Hunt Seat youth participated in six (6) classes: Showmanship which is based on the horse and riders’ appearance and the handling of the horse while on the ground, plus other classes including:Pleasure, Equitation, Road Hack, Command and Trail Classes.There is also a Clover Bud Division called Lead Line and Walk/Halt for those just beginning the wonderful world of Horsemanship!

The youth with the most points at the end of the show and the project year qualify to represent Chautauqua County 4-H at the New York State Fair!

English Hunt Seat Show Results:

English Showmanship Awards:

Grand Champion Showmanship:Gracie Morrison

Reserve Champion Showmanship: Montana Pope

The results in the Senior Division are:

Senior Grand: Montana Pope

Senior Reserve: Gracie Morrison

The results in the Pony Division are:

Pony Grand: Karli Gifford

The results in the Junior Division:

Junior Grand: Deona Sanders

The results in the Walk/Trot Division are:

Walk/Trot Grand: Jillian DelCamp

Walk/Trot Reserve: Kinsey Witherow

State Fair Qualifiers English Hunt Seat:

Senior: Montana Pope

Gracie Morrison

Alyssa Graziano

Junior: Deona Sanders

In the Miniature Horse Division, the participants show in three (3) classes at halter: Obstacle, Hunter and Jumper!It is so enjoyable watching these little horses and their handlers showing their skills at the various events!The participant with the most points at the end of the show and the project year qualify to represent Chautauqua County 4-H at the New York State Fair!

The Mini Horse Division Show Results:

The results in the Senior Division:

Senior Grand: Montana Pope

The results in the Junior Division:

Junior Grand: Kinsey Witherow

Junior Reserve: Tianna Bova

State Fair Qualifiers:

Senior Division: Montana Pope

Junior Division: Kinsey Witherow & Tianna Bova

Congratulations to all the participants for an awesome show and to those who will be going on to represent Chautauqua County 4-H at the New York State Fair in August!

Last updated July 26, 2019