MANSFIELD — It’s not the typical fair with the big crowds and the loud attractions, but local youngsters are still finding a way to shine.
The local 4-H participants were allowed to strut their stuff with their animals and their various skills before judges this summer.
Today we review the latest batch of winners, as provided by the Richland County Fair Board.
2020 RICHLAND COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR
Hog Show
Pro Showmanship
1st place – Brooklyn Gwirtz, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
2nd place – Colton Boyer, Clear Fork FFA (Lucas)
3rd place – Sam Fairchild, Bibs & Boots 4-H (Shelby)
4th place – Natalie Channing, Plymouth FFA (Plymouth)
5th place – Madison Boyer, Kickin’ It Kountry 4-H (Lucas)
17-18 Year Olds Showmanship
1st place – Colton Boyer, Clear Fork FFA (Lucas)
2nd place – Jace Craner, Richland County Livestock Lovers 4-H (Mansfield)
3rd place – Lauren Mellott, Clear Fork FFA (Butler)
4th place – Austin Barcroft, Crestview FFA (Greenwich)
14–16 Year Olds Showmanship
1st place – Brooklyn Gwirtz, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
2nd place – Trayden Schumacher, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
3rd place – Cadence Fairchild, Bibs & Boots 4-H (Shelby)
4th place – Amber Harry, Next Generation 4-H (Ashland)
5th place – Taylor Wolf, Muddy Creek Clovers 4-H (Mansfield)
11-13 Year Olds Showmanship
1st place – Madison Boyer, Kickin’ It Kountry 4-H (Lucas)
2nd place – Kendra Walp, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
3rd place – Caleigh Cook, Great Expectations 4-H
4th place – Kinsley Van Dine, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
5th place – Jillian Smith, Next Generation 4-H (Mansfield)
8–10 Year Olds Showmanship
1st place – Sam Fairchild, Bibs & Boots 4-H (Shelby)
2nd place – Lane Schuster, Great Expectations 4-H (Lexington)
3rd place – Shelby Bays, Next Generation 4-H (Ashland)
4th place – Londyn Moore, Ganges Happy Hearts 4-H (Shelby)
5th place – Emerie Van Dine, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
Novice B Showmanship (14 years and older)
1st place – Natalie Channing, Plymouth FFA (Shiloh)
2nd place – Kayla Niese, Rusty Riders 4-H (Crestline)
3rd place – Taylor Breedlove, Toats ma Goats 4-H (Shelby)
Novice A Showmanship (13 years and younger)
1st place – Makenzi Mills, Blackfork Friends 4-H (Crestline)
2nd place – Carson Cook, Great Expectations 4-H (Mansfield)
3rd place – Anthony Dawson, Country Clovers 4-H (Shelby)
4th place – Lilly Muntis, Red & Gray Gang 4-H (Galion)
5th place – Barron Walp, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
Grand Champion Market Hog – Karli Walp, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog – Colton Boyer, Clear Fork FFA (Lucas)
3rd Place Champion Market Hog– Morgan Cook, Great Expectations 4-H (Mansfield)
4th Place Champion Market Hog – Jack Stephens, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
5th Place Champion Market Hog – Caleigh Cook, Great Expectations 4-H (Mansfield)
6th Place Champion Market Hog – Brooklyn Gwirtz, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
7th Place Champion Market Hog – Trayden Schumacher, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
8th Place Champion Market Hog – Colton Boyer, Clear Fork FFA (Lucas)
Sheep Show
Pro Showmanship
1st place – Savanna Harriman, Clear Fork FFA (Mansfield)
2nd place – Mariah Cook, Great Expectations 4-H (Mansfield)
3rd place – Hayden Harriman, Farmhand Friends 4-H (Mansfield)
4th place – Kendra Walp, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
5th place – Shelby Bays, Next Generation 4-H (Ashland)
14–16 Year Olds Showmanship
1st place – Mariah Cook, Great Expectations 4-H (Mansfield)
2nd place – Kelsey Snyder, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
3rd place – Cadence Fairchild, Bibs & Boots (Shelby)
4th place – Dustyn Estep, All Star Gang 4-H (Mansfield)
5th place – Audi Albert, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
11-13 Year Olds Showmanship
1st place – Hayden Harriman, Farmhand Friends 4-H (Mansfield)
2nd place – Natalie Korbas, Bibs & Boots 4-H (Shelby)
3rd place – Isabella Temple, Richland County Livestock Lovers 4-H (Mansfield)
4th place – Abigail Snyder, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
5th place – Kayne Cooke, Bibs & Boots 4-H (Shelby)
8–10 Year Olds Showmanship
1st place – Shelby Bays, Next Generation 4-H (Ashland)
2nd place – Sam Fairchild, Bibs & Boots 4-H (Shelby)
3rd place – Haidyn Mauer, Ganges Happy Hearts 4-H (Shelby)
4th place – Kennedy Fritz, Ganges Happy Hearts 4-H (Shelby)
Novice B Showmanship (14 years and older)
1st place – Logan Gayton, Shelby FFA (Shelby)
2nd place – Reegan Leonhardt, Shelby FFA (Bucyrus)
3rd place – Micah Miller, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
Novice A Showmanship (13 years and younger)
1st place – Kendra Walp, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
2nd place – Ridge Wendling, Muddy Creek Clovers 4-H (Butler)
3rd place – Karli Walp, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
4th place – Max Miller, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
5th place – KC Cooke, Bibs & Boots 4-H (Shelby)
Grand Champion Market Lamb – Savanna Harriman, Clear Fork FFA (Mansfield)
Reserve Grand Champion Lamb – Mariah Cook, Great Expectations 4-H (Mansfield)
3rd Place Champion Market Lamb– Natalie Korbas, Bibs & Boots 4-H (Shelby)
4th Place Champion Market Lamb – Hayden Harriman, Farmhand Friends 4-H (Mansfield)
5th Place Champion Market Lamb – KC Cooke, Bibs & Boots 4-H (Shelby)
6th Place Champion Market Lamb – Audi Albert, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
7th Place Champion Market Lamb – Natalie Korbas, Bibs & Boots 4-H (Shelby)
8th Place Champion Market Lamb – Reece Cook, Great Expectations 4-H (Mansfield)
Grand Champion Ewe – Ridge Wendling, Muddy Creek Clovers 4-H (Butler)
Reserve Champion Ewe – Natalie Korbas, Bibs & Boots 4-H (Shelby)
Horse Show Results
Showmanship Champion: Alivia Strouth, Branded Pony 4-H (Mansfield)
Horsemanship Champion: Emma Tingley, Branded Pony 4-H (Lexington)
Contesting
Senior Champion – Madelyn Strouth, Branded Pony 4-H (Mansfield)
Senior Reserve Champion: Linzy Weyhmeller, Branded Pony 4-H (Mansfield)
Junior Champion: Payton Stover, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
Junior Reserve Champion: Jamie Fields, Wild-n-Free 4-H (Shelby)
Versatility
Senior Grand Champion: Leah Blay, Branded Pony 4-H (Mansfield)
Reserve Champion: Billi Bickers, Clear Fork Colts & Fillies 4-H (Mansfield
Junior Speed Challenge Champion: Jamie Fields, Wild-n-Free 4-H (Shelby)
Junior Speed Challenge Reserve Champion: Taylor Bennett, Bits-n-Bridles 4-H (Mansfield)
Senior Speed Challenge Champion: Madelyn Strouth, Branded Pony 4-H (Mansfield)
Senior Reserve Speed Challenge Champion: Leah Blay, Branded Pony 4-H (Mansfield)
Freestyle Reining Senior Champion: Leah Blay, Branded Pony 4-H (Mansfield)
Freestyle Reining Senior Reserve Champion: Madelyn Strouth, Branded Pony 4-H (Mansfield)
Freestyle Reining Junior Champion: Emma Tingley, Branded Pony 4-H (Lexington)
Freestyle Reining Junior Reserve Champion: Jamie Fields, Wild-n-Free 4-H (Shelby)
No Canter Freestyle Champion: Ryleigh Newsome, Richland County Wranglers 4-H (Shelby)
No Canter Freestyle Reserve Champion: Maylanna Gamble, Wild-n-Free 4-H (Mansfield)
Style Revue Results
Reserve Bests of Show
Payton Stover, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
Bristol Collins, Muddy Creek Clovers 4-H (Mansfield)
Junior Model
Payton Stover, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
Class Winner and Construction Award – Ready Let’s Sew
Bristol Collins, Muddy Creek Clovers 4-H (Mansfield)
Class Winner and Construction Award – Terrific Tops
Payton Stover, Rusty Riders 4-H (Shelby)
Class Winner – Ready Get Sew Active
McKinnley King, Freedom Wranglers 4-H (Shelby)
