Riders reign supreme in 4-H Horse Show

    The annual 4-H Horse Show was held on opening day of the Houlton State Agricultural Fair for local 4-H youth.  Callie Foster of Linneus was named the Senior Western Grand Champion, with Sara Fitzpatrick of Hodgdon (six first-place finishes) coming in the Reserve Champion, while Kristin Farwell of Houlton was the Senior English Grand Champion and Megan Fitzpatrick of Hodgdon the Reserve Champion.
Michelle Gardner photograph
STEADY – Alyssa Kilcollins rides “Juan Jazzy Request” during the Houlton State Agricultural Fair 4H Horse Show.
    Placement for the Grooms class was as follows: first, S. Fitzpatrick; second, Foster; third, Alyssa Kilcollins of Caribou; fourth, M. Fitzpatrick and fifth, Lindsay Gardner of Linneus.
    Senior Fitting and Showmanship: first, S. Fitzpatrick; second, Kilcollins; third, Foster; fourth, M. Fitzpatrick and fifth, Farwell.
    Junior Fitting and Showmanship: first, Gardner.
    Senior English Pleasure: first, S. Fitzpatrick; second, Foster; third, Farwell and fourth, M. Fitzpatrick.
Michelle Gardner photograph
SHOWING – Megan Fitzpatrick rides “T” and holds the American Flag during a portion of the Houlton State Agricultural Fair 4H Horse Show.
    Senior English Equitation: first, S. Fitzpatrick; second, Foster; third, Farwell and fourth, M. Fitzpatrick.
    Senior Western Riding Pattern: first, S. Fitzpatrick; second, Foster; third, M. Fitzpatrick and fourth, Kilcollins.
    Senior Western Equitation: first, S. Fitzpatrick; second, Kilcollins; third, Foster; fourth, M. Fitzpatrick and fifth, Farwell.
    Senior Western Pleasure: first, Kilcollins; second, Foster; third, M. Fitzpatrick; fourth, Farwell and fifth, S. Fitzpatrick.
    Walk Trot Pleasure: first, Gardner.
    Walk Trot Equitation: first, Gardner.
Michelle Gardner photograph
CHAMPION – Callie Foster of Linneus was named the Senior Western Grand Champion during the Houlton State Agricultural Fair 4H Horse Show.