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
Sponsored by Golden Empire Equestrians
- Hunter Hack
Brianna Billingham, Riding Gold Hills Hot Number
Sponsored by American Pacific Mortgage
- Nevada County Fair English Pleasure Championship:
Julie Keller, Riding Paging Miss Julia
Sponsored by Harter Thoroughbred Farm
- Marge Chamberlain Medal Class:
Lyssette Williams, Riding Sueno
Sponsored by Golden Empire Equestrians
Sunday, June 26th – Halter Show: Judged by Jim Edwards
- Championship Mares:
Champion: Everything Rosie handled by Patti Brown
Reserve Champion: Harlem Heat handled by Cheyenne Little
- Championship Geldings/Stallions:
Champion: Im A Dominant Sir handled by Kelly Probst Bushey
Reserve Champion: Bea Diddle handled by Julie Keller
Sunday, June 26th – Western Show: Judged by Jim Edwards
- Carol Huddleston, Bridle Horse Lady to Ride:
Lauren LoPiccolo, Riding Jet
- Lowell Huddleston Stock Horse:
Lauren LoPiccolo, Riding Jet
Sponsored by Arlene McCallum
- Nevada County Western Pleasure Championship:
Irene Davis, Riding A Lopin Invitation
Sunday, June 26th – Trail: Judged by Sarah Kennedy
- Nevada County Fair Trail Championship:
Danielle Wagner, Riding Lotto Potential
Sponsored by Ridge Feed and Supply
*All Nevada County Fair Horse Show Ribbons sponsored by Stucki Engravers and Distinctive Gifts.
For a complete list of entries and results, visit www.mlhscircuit.com.
Wendy Oaks
Publicist, Nevada County Fairgrounds
(530) 273-6217
wsoaks@gmail.com
Website: www.NevadaCountyFair.com
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