4-H Students Present Horsemanship and Showmanship at the Puyallup Fair

Puyallup, WA – Oct. 5, 2009 – Although there were plenty of beautiful horses at the 2009 Puyallup Fair, students competing in the State 4-H Fair were not horsing around. These tough competitors from around the state were judged on many levels, and only a few made it to the top.

The winners are attached as follows:
• Intermediate Performance Section
• Intermediate Western Games Section
• Senior Performance Championships
• Senior Western Games Section
• National Equine Presentations
• Dressage/Equitation Over Fences Section
• Equine Groom Squad

The 4-H age groups are separated as follows:
Juniors—Age 8 or 3rd grade through 5th grade
Intermediates—6th through 8th grades
Seniors—9th grade through age 18

The Puyallup Fair first started in 1900. This Pacific Northwest tradition is one of the top ten fairs in the world in attendance, and features big name entertainment, the PRCA Rodeo, rides, exhibits, food, flowers, and animals. For information about the 2010 Spring Fair in Puyallup or the Puyallup Fair, visit www.thefair.com or call the 24-hour hotline at
(253) 841-5045.

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