2010 Mother Lode Horse Show Results

The Nevada County Fairgrounds was filled with horse enthusiasts this past weekend as exhibitors competed in the 2010 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 11 and runs through Sunday, August 15. For more information about the Fair, visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com.

2010 Mother Lode Horse Show Results

I. High Point Winners:

Beginning English Youth: Emily Freeman, Riding Midsummer Knight
17 & Under English: Macy Wilson, Riding Rendezoux
Walk-Jog 10 & Under: Claire March, Riding Mr. Flashman
Western 13 & Under: Sunny Gorba, Miss Gracie Undercover
Western 14 & Over: Erin Hastey, Riding Thunderous Praise
Performance Mule: Lack of Entries – No Award Given
American Morgan Horse Award: Spencer Prouty, Riding Black Horse Cassandra

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 29 – August 1.

II. Awards and Trophies:

Friday, June 25th – Driving Show: Judged by Frank Luetz

Tori Thompson Perpetual Trophy, Pleasure Driving Turnout:

Jeanne Williams, Driving Coffing Oaks Knight Music

Sponsored by Noble Beast Graphics of Nevada City and

Owner Tommy Thompson of Grass Valley

Honor Schaps Open Driving:

Karen Poly, Driving Desert Rain

Sponsored by Sierra Saddlery & Mercantile

Bab Verdugo Perpetual Trophy for Gamblers Choice:

Sharon Brady-Silva, Driving Artemis