• Article Photo. Brandy Carlson
    Brandy Carlson
  • Article Photo. Rachel Montgomery won the barrels event in Friday's Fun Show.
    Rachel Montgomery won the barrels event in Friday's Fun Show.
  • Article Photo. Keri Webster won a barrels event Sunday and placed second in the Fun Show on Friday.
    Keri Webster won a barrels event Sunday and placed second in the Fun Show on Friday.
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  • Article Photo. Alexa Stull
    Alexa Stull
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  • Article Photo. Shyra Phillips
    Shyra Phillips
  • Article Photo. Molly O'Brien
    Molly O'Brien
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  • Article Photo. Julie Long
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  • Article Photo. Karley Kenney
    Karley Kenney
  • Article Photo. Dani Montgomery showed the Champion Light Horse (Western Pleasure-Junior) and won Jr. Trails class.
    Dani Montgomery showed the Champion Light Horse (Western Pleasure-Junior) and won Jr. Trails class.
  • Article Photo. Kate Ward showed the Champion Pony.
    Kate Ward showed the Champion Pony.
  • Article Photo. Senior Julie Long carries a US flag for opening ceremonies before her final Fun Show as 4-H member
    Senior Julie Long carries a US flag for opening ceremonies before her final Fun Show as 4-H member
  • Article Photo. BHIP members Emily Coover, Julie Long and Molly O'Brien participate in opening ceremonies.
    BHIP members Emily Coover, Julie Long and Molly O'Brien participate in opening ceremonies.
  • Article Photo. Opening ceremonies included BHIP members carrying U.S., Iowa and 4-H flags.
    Opening ceremonies included BHIP members carrying U.S., Iowa and 4-H flags.
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  • Article Photo. Julie Long
    Julie Long
  • Article Photo. Molly O'Brien, shown competing in barrels, won Reserve Champion Light Horse Western Pleasure award.
    Molly O'Brien, shown competing in barrels, won Reserve Champion Light Horse Western Pleasure award.
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Horse lovers and horse riders had many opportunities, as they do every year, to watch or compete in horse events.

The 4-H/FFA Horse and Pony Fun Show took place on Friday, as riders of all ages competed in pole bending, barrels and flag events. The members of the BHIP (Benton Horse Interest Project) led the opening ceremonies by carrying flags while riding around the ring. 

On Saturday, the 4-H/FFA Horse Show took place, as horses and their owner were judged in a variety of categories. 

An Open Show took place on Sunday, for riders of all ages from throughout the area. And on Saturday evening, there was a team-penning event that allowed youing riders to compete with adults in seeing how quickly they could separate calves. 

The photos accompanying this story are from Friday's Fun Show. 

The top winners of Saturday's Horse Show include:

Champion Mini Horse: Larissa Volz

Champion Small Pony: Bethany Miller

Reserve Champion Small Pony: Cassie Kenney

Champion Pony: Katy Ward

Reserve Champion Pony: Emily Coover

Champion Light Horse: Julie Long

Reserve Champion Light Horse: Julie Long

Jr. Showmanship: Shelby McDonald

Int. Showmanship: Rachel Montgomery

Sr. Showmanship: Karley Kenney

Winner’s Showmanship: Rebeka Coffland

Champion Pony Western Pleasure (Junior): Dani Montgomery

Champion Pony Western Pleasure: Emily Coover

Reserve Champion Pony Western Pleasure: Katy Ward

Champion Light Horse Western Pleasure (Junior): Dani Montgomery

Reserve Champion Light Horse Western Pleasure (Junior): Brandy Carlson

Champion Light Horse Western Pleasure (Senior/Intermediate): Karley Kenney

Reserve Champion Light Horse Western Pleasure (Senior/Intermediate): Molly O’Brien

Junior Horsemanship: Brandy Carlson

Intermediate/Senior Horsemanship: Karley Kenney

Reserve Intermediate/Senior Horsemanship: Rebeka Coffland

Champion Junior Trail Class: Dani Montgomery

Reserve Champion Junior Trail Class: Kylie Lohrer

Champion Intermediate/Senior Trail Class: Karley Kenney

Reserve Champion Intermediate/Senior Trail Class: Rachel Montgomery