Nevada County Mother Lode Horse Show Results

The Nevada County Fairgrounds welcomed horse enthusiasts this past weekend as exhibitors competed in the 2011 Mother Lode Horse Show. This annual three-day event gives spectators an opportunity to observe participants work with their horses as they compete in Driving, English, Halter and Western Shows. At the conclusion of each class, competitors are awarded their placing, which is a demonstration of achievement in horsemanship. The results of the Mother Lode Horse Show are listed below.

The Mother Lode Horse Show is the official horse show of the Nevada County Fair. This year’s Nevada County Fair starts Wednesday, August 10 and runs through Sunday, August 14. For more information about the Fair, visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com.

2011 Mother Lode Horse Show Results

I. High Point Winners:

Beginning English Youth: Adison LoPiccolo, Riding The Black Knight
17 & Under English: Shannon Odell, Riding Jo’s Jagged Edge
Walk-Jog 10 & Under: Claire March, Riding Mr. Flashman
Western 13 & Under: Sunny Gorba, Riding Miss Gracie Undercover
Western 14 & Over: Julianne Nevin, Riding Little Miss Mia
Performance Mule: No Award Given – Lack of Entries
American Morgan Horse Award: Scott Monroe with Bethesda After Dark

The Mother Lode Fairs Circuit High Point Awards will be presented at the end of the circuit.

The final horse show will be at the Amador County Fair, July 27 – 31.

II. Awards and Trophies:

Friday, June 24th – Driving Show: Judged by Nancy Myers

Tori Thompson Perpetual Trophy, Pleasure Driving Turnout:

Leslie Berndl, Driving Bethesda After Dark

Sponsored by Noble Beast Graphics of Nevada City and

Owner Tommy Thompson of Grass Valley

Honor Schaps Open Driving:

Leslie Berndl, Driving Bethesda After Dark

Sponsored by Sierra Saddlery & Mercantile

Bab Verdugo Perpetual Trophy for Gamblers Choice:

Leslie Berndl, Driving Bethesda After Dark

Sponsored by Cherie Harter and Golden Empire Equestrians

Saturday, June 25th – English Show: Judged by Peggy Fackrell and Gaited Classes judged by Henry Bell

Ted Schaps Hunter Sweepstakes:

Lyssette Williams, Riding Sueno

Sponsored by Emigrant Springs Horsemanship

Glen Silva Jumper Sweepstakes:

Maguire Lessard, Riding Truth Be Told